KIDDERMINSTER MORNING TOWNSWOMENS GUILD - Judy Berrow was the speaker at the May meeting at St Ambrose Church Hall. She accompanied her talk on New Zealand with slides. Members were disappointed to hear that the memorial plaque is still missing from Brinton Park. The competition for a photo from abroad was won by Pam Hussey.

At the June meeting, members were informed about the annual outing to Charlecote Park on August 15, organised by Edna Plimley-Rodriguez.

The speaker was Derek Harrington, whose talk was on the Square Mile in central London. Due to Derek's retirement, he will be unable to give any further talks.

All ladies and visitors are welcome to attend the next meeting at St Ambrose Church Hall on Tuesday, July 11. Call Mrs Beverley Finch for more details on 01562 751248.

CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY -- On Friday, June 9 Matthew Kettle (viola) and Robert Markham (piano) gave a recital at Kidderminster Library.

Matthew opened the programme with a solo on his 18th century viola, which he has owned for just two weeks, with JS Bach's Cello Suite No 5 in C Minor.

Then Robert joined Matthew for the rest of the programme.

The first half concluded with Brahms Sonata for viola and piano in E flat.

The second half comprised Benjamin Dale's Romance from Suite from viola and piano, opus 2, Lachrymae by Benjamin Britten, and Enescu's Konszerstuck for viola and piano.

On Friday, June 25 at Holy Innocents Community Hall, Kidderminster, visiting presenter John Charles will introduce a programme of recorded music under the heading Bandstands, Spa and Water Holes.

This will begin at 7.30pm and visitors will be welcome at a nominal entrance fee, to include interval tea/coffee.

CYCLING CLUB - On Saturday there will be a family ride to Kinver starting at 2pm. For details contact Phil and Louise Weber, telephone 01562 60828 or email phlouise@manybikes.freeserve.co.uk

On Sunday, there are two rides. The A ride starts at 8.30am and goes to Nottingham Hill, near Winchcombe. The B ride starts at 9.30am and visits the Worfield Flower Festival. Both rides leave from The Green, Blakebrook, opposite Kidderminster Hospital.

All cyclists will be welcome and should bring a packed lunch. On Wednesday evening there is a ride to the Talbot Inn at Knightwick, leaving The Green at 7pm. For further details contact John Weston on 01299 401005 or visit the website at www.kctc.freeuk.com