THE next meeting of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (Romsey Group) will be on February 16, when Martin Rand will give an illustrated talk entitled The French Connection.

He will explore the plant life, botany and botanists across the Channel. What can we learn from the similarities – and the differences?

Martin is a member of the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland and is responsible for the plant records of South Hampshire. His talk, at the Crosfield Hall begins at 7.30pm. Admission £3. Guests are very welcome at all meetings.

Further information about the HIWWT and the Romsey Group is available from Janet Levitton on 01794 519262.