I AM writing to bring to readers' attention the fact that a group of ex-soldiers who served with the First and Second Battalions Mercian Volunteers are beginning to meet at The Shrubbery, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, on a social basis for a drink and chat over old times.

This is by kind permission of the officer commanding B Company West Midlands Regiment and the Mercian Volunteers Regimental Association.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 7 at The Shrubbery, from about 9pm.

The intention is eventually to form a local branch of the Mercian Volunteers Association.

Anyone who has served with Mercian Volunteers is very welcome to attend and renew old friendships.

Further details of the MVRA can be found on our website at www.mer

cianregiment.org.uk

BRIAN CLARKE

Regimental Secretary,

Mercian Volunteers Regimental Association,

Lyf's Lane, Kempsey