THE newly-formed Carnforth and District Art Society holds its first meeting at the Carnforth Station Heritage Centre’s Furness and Midland Hall, at 2pm, on November 27. Carnforth Mayor Coun Sheila McNulty opens the event and admission is free.

Christopher Murphy will give a demonstration of caricatures and Gwenda Meridith will provide a musical interlude on violin. The general meeting will follow with enrolment for members.

Future meetings will be held fortnightly on Thursdays from 2pm-4pm.

The society covers the whole of the Carnforth district, but membership is open to all. Beginners are welcome. For further information contact Dr and Mrs N. Williamson on 01524-822016.