Gareth has been a magical entertainer for over 50 years as well as a dental  surgeon for 38  years (concurrently !).   He is equally at home entertaining adults as well as younger viewers.  His magic has taken him to many countries including   Norway, Korea, Argentina, USA, Bulgaria, The Baltic States, Ecuador, Ireland and other European countries. His special  brand of comedy magic can be enjoyed by all.

The meeting starts at the Conference centre (on the site of the Royal Shrewsbury hospital ) at 10am though usually people arrive for coffee from about 9.40am.

We may still be limited to 30, so, if you would like to attend, please contact Liz Holdsworth on 01743718495 or 07880602383 to book a place

Ben Waddhams, an extremely talented local wildlife artist, is giving a talk entitled:- “Dragons and Demons“, a journey through Mexico, Guatemala and Belize – a history of cult
and sacrifice and stunning wildlife and scenery. We have asked Ben to bring some examples of his paintings

In the light of Covid the venue has limited us to 30 places only. Such places must be pre-booked by contacting Liz Holdsworth on (01743) 718495 or (07880) 602383

How a scrapyard of tyres and metal became a home for curlews and raft spiders!

The talk is entitled ‘ Meanderings in the Middle East ‘and is by Chris Konstan who spent 20 years working for HSBC in the Middle East, resident in Dubai and then Riyadh. His talk is based upon his extensive travels in many of the countries of the Middle East, exploring their cultures.
Booking is essential as we are limited to numbers so please call Liz Holdsworth on (01743) 718495 or (07880) 602383

By Martin Wood – the town crier for Shrewsbury
On “Zoom” – in the comfort of your own home

by Alexander Clement, Senior general valuer and Asian art specialist at Halls auctions in Shrewsbury.

On “Zoom” – in the comfort of your own home

The International Karakoram Project 1980. By Jonathan Walton (who was part of it)

On “Zoom” – in the comfort of your own home!

A welcome return of the excellent speaker Nigel Hinton, with his wife Bridget, both accomplished local historians, who will commemorate Darwin’s February birthday by speaking, and answering questions on Darwin in Shrewsbury

including answers to the following questions:-
Who should fund long-term care?
Should it be:-
The Local authority/Council?
The NHS ?
The person requiring long-term care?

Powers of Attorney. Including answers to the following questions:-
What are they?
What are the responsibilities of attorneys?
When can they be used?
What happens if I lose mental capacity and do not have a power-of-
attorney in place?

Subject to the conference centre being able to host the meeting. Please check first.

This talk is sponsored by SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly)