The Discussion Group meets at 10.00 am on alternate Tuesdays starting from 20th January. No subject is off the table, and discussion is invariably started spontaneously by a member raising an issue that has grabbed their attention; there is no agenda. Members are encouraged to support their views with facts, or from personal experience of their own careers. The group is currently full but a second group could be considered. Those interested should contact Steven Prince (01829 770525 or 07887 542353).

Here is a flavour of the topics discussed at our April meeting:

Once again Trump was mentioned and Mandelson's name came up too. Also, the NHS, the King's visit to the USA, shoplifting - and how to combat it. This time, there was no mention of The Archers!

Previous topics included:

• Trump's reversal of his view of the UK's transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
• Trump's wish to buy/annexe Greenland
• The cancelling of local elections
• Problems in the Beckham household
• Mobile phone access by teenagers and their use in schools
• 'Go ahead' for the Chinese Embassy
• Delay in issuing guidance on Supreme Court ruling on the definition of trans women
• Weight loss jabs
• 'The Archers' storyline