DR Robert McManners will give an illustrated talk titled Shafts of Light: The Pitmen Painters at Brancepeth Village Hall, Brancepeth, near Durham, on Saturday, November 30, at 7pm for 7.30pm. This is an open meeting organised by the Brancepeth Archives and History Group. Entry costs £5 for non-members, including seasonal refreshments. For more information, call Vivienne Lowe on 0191-378-0974.