On Friday 15 August after a friendly lunch, members of Milford Probus club and visitors (always welcome) will benefit from an informative and thought-provoking talk on Victorians At Leisure. Speaker Richard Marks is a professional historian whose current research focuses on industrial and social change during the Victorian era. The nineteenth century saw a shift towards shorter working days and increased leisure time. Richard’s talk will explore the consequences of this shift, including the growing popularity of theatres and music halls among all social classes; the wide array of Victorian pastimes, from collecting cigarette cards and trainspotting to studying botany and other sciences and playing some inventive parlour games. Come and find out how the Victorians spent their time away from work. Lunch and talk just £32. Lunch is at 12.30pm (pre-lunch drinks from 12pm). If you are interested, visit www.milfordprobus.com or book lunch (book the Monday before please) with Miranda O’Brien: miranda.obrien@btinternet.com / 01483 423398. Prospective members are invited to join lunches as paying guests while considering membership. We have a friendly bar and plenty of parking.