Area: Monmouthshire

'Our meetings are held every second Tuesday of each month starting at 8.00 pm ... Members [and those visiting our website] are encouraged to take every opportunity to interest fellow ferroequinologists in our society.'

'Meetings are open from 7 pm and the talks start promptly at 7.15 pm. Everyone welcome ... Come along and get a new perspective on the universe in which you live!'

‘On a typical evening, people start arriving some time after 7pm as we are setting up for the evening. We start at 7:30pm and end at 9:30pm with a break for tea or coffee at 8:30pm. In any evening we may have sessions such as: * A presentation from a professional photographer, showing their photographs and techniques; * A member evening, showing and talking about photographs; * A practical evening, taking photographs; * A competition, where our photographs are praised, criticize and given points by an expert judge.’

'Through our outstanding programme of activities, including product tastings, kids’ activities, masterclasses, hands-on cookery lessons and topical debates, we provide the inside track on food issues, offer new ideas about the future of our food and showcase rising stars emerging from the industry.' Held Mid September.

'The society, formed in 1977, now has a membership of nearly 400. Lectures are held on a monthly basis usually on the third Thursday from September to May. If you are visiting the area you are welcome to attend any lecture. If you come more than once, please take out membership.'

'We meet on the first Thursday of every month from October to April at 7.30 pm.'

'Come and meet your favourite author. We arrange two types of event: * Book signings take place at The Chepstow Bookshop where you can buy the book, meet the author and have your book signed, no ticket is required; * Our evening events are held at The Drill Hall unless otherwise stated. Enjoy drinks from the bar, hear the talk and take the opportunity to have your book signed and meet the author.'

'We meet every month ... to hear a talk of local interest, and to hear about developments in the town.'

'During the winter, meetings take the form of informative lectures, practical microscope sessions or social events. Lectures are held on the second Thursday of the month ... at 7.30 pm. There is no entrance fee for members; tea and coffee are available at the end of the session when people exchange their news and views. Non-members are welcome to attend these meetings for a nominal charge.'

'Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month ... from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.'

Fortnightly winter meetings, Saturday evenings.

Excellent, extensive Guide: 'During the year, GWT and its affiliated local groups offer a programme of walks, talks, events, and training courses throughout the county. These are organised by staff, volunteers and local Trust groups. Everyone is welcome to attend and non-members can save money by joining GWT at the time of booking.'

Monthly meetings, Saturday afternoons.

'MARS is an informal astronomical society that meets the second Tuesday of each calendar month (except August) ... Membership is open to anyone, regardless of age, knowledge or experience. Meetings start at 19.30 and usually finish at 21.30. There is no annual membership fee; members simply pay £1 per meeting they attend and students/under 18s attend free.'

Winter programme of monthly talks: 'Meetings are normally held ... at 7.30 pm'.

'Lectures are held promptly at 11.00 am on the second Thursday of each month (excluding August) ... Membership of MDFAS is open to any adult. However, due to the number who can be safely accomodated in St Mary's Centre, membership numbers are limited. Presently the membership list is just full. Click ... to be put on the Waiting List. Names on the waiting list move up STRICTLY in a First-Come-First-Served.'

Meet '7.00 pm every Thursday in term time'.

'Our monthly meetings are held ... on the second Wednesday of the month at 8 pm. Following the talk there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions about any significant planning, or other, matter affecting Usk and its environs. Non-members are always welcomed, £2 payment at the door.'