THE next meeting of Malpas Field Club will feature a talk on a much-loved mammal.

Barry Fewster will present an illustrated talk, entitled 'The Hedgehog – The Gardeners' Friend', at Malpas High Street Church on Wednesday, March 13.

Mr Fewster is a former senior park warden at Hawkstone Park Follies and is well-known in the area as a keen naturalist, walker, poet, and writer.

For a copy of the current programme to be sent by post or email, or for further information about the Field Club, contact secretary David Hayns on 01948 860486 or email davidhayns.123@btinternet.com