We have 11 members in the Monday Discussion Group with a usual attendance of about 9. The meetings are hosted at a member's house and a different person chairs the meeting, introducing the subject to be discussed, followed by members each giving their thoughts on the matter. The internet has proved very helpful with research on our topics. There is a short refreshment interval with tea/coffee and biscuits.

The topics to be discussed are suggested by the members of the group and the programme arranged for several months. Discussions are usually lively, have been informative and make for an interesting afternoon.

Topics covered this year have been 'Have Academies been a good idea?', 'Football - a blessing in disguise?', 'Historic sex abuse - where do we draw the line?', 'Changing role of men in today's society?', 'Should families take responsibility?', 'Should referendums be accepted as final?', 'Which Children's books influenced your life?', 'Has trump changed America?', 'Police, NHS, Social Services - have lessons been learned?', Recommendations - books, films, plays, music, locations - anything. Dina Levy