Members were pleased to welcome back chairman Ann Rogers following the recent loss of her husband Michael. It was good to have a record attendance of 39 members, one visitor Dawn Hampton and new member Betty Ross to enjoy an excellent 3-course lunch and hear speaker Craig Denston on his “Life as a ghost”.

Mr Denston was an actor who also conducted Ghost Tours at Dudley Castle. He showed slides of strange apparitions photographed in the cellars of the Station Hotel, Dudley as well as in the Castle. He described the process of making gruesome ghostly masks and figures, including their clothes. The Ghost Tours started back in 1993 and continue today.

Meetings are held on the second Friday each month at The Lodge, Wellington Road, Dudley 12pm for 12.30pm. On May 11, the St Andrews Singers will entertain. For more information call the secretary on 01902 372984 or albertgriffithsme7@gmail.com