A RETURN visit of Keith Cattell to the Society gave members the opportunity to hear his talk on Island Hopping Around Britain.

His light-hearted travelogue around the British coast was very enjoyable and reminded members of their own travels around this island.

Our next meeting, on October 7, will hear a talk called Letters From America given by long-time member, John Stoney. John’s talks are usually full of information useful to other family historians, so come along if you can.

Trip to the National Archives. We are running a coach trip to the National Archives at Kew on October 9. There will also be a drop-off at Kew Gardens for those more horticulturally inclined. The coach will depart promptly at 7am from the Pickersleigh Road car park at Victoria Park,Malvern. It will also pick up from Croft Road car park in Worcester (near the Racecourse) at 7.15am.The return journey departs from the National Archives at 5pm, picking up at Kew Gardens shortly afterwards. Cost: £20 per person (£25 per person for non-members) Non-refundable

All details on the Society can be found at www.mfhs.org.uk. The Society meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the Drama Studio, Dyson Perrins C of E Academy, Yates Hay Road, Malvern WR14 1WD. Doors open at 7pm. Refreshments are available. New members and visitors will be most welcome. Please note: the entrance is via the side carpark in Yates Hay Road. Look out for way pointers.

DAVID HODGSON