The North Wiltshire branch of the National Woman's Register is keen to set up new groups in Calne, Chippenham and Devizes.

The National Women's Register sets out to create a web of friendship through local discussion groups.

NWR members meet in informal groups in each others' homes, and create a programme of discussion topics designed to broaden horizons and stretch minds.

Domestic topics are avoided and previous meetings have tackled issues such as First Ladies, alternative funerals, forgotten Queens and unusual poets.

New members are taken to their first meeting. Anyone interested in joining, or starting a group in their town, can contact Janice Clark, area organiser, on (01225) 768500.