18th September (Saturday) - Courthouse, 30 New Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1LP.

Maxine and I will be having a side room at the British Beermat Collectors' National meeting. Doors open around 12:00. This is a super event, and if you've ever considered diversifying into beermats, this is the place to be. For further details e-mail mike@bbpcs.co.uk.

25th September (Saturday) - Milton Keynes.

English Playing Card Society meeting at the Museum of Industrial and Rural Life at McConnell Drive, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5EL The action starts at around 11:00 hrs. Further information from Barney Townshend, Tel: +44 (0)1458 223812 or email barneyt@btinternet.com.

1st-2nd October (Friday-Saturday) - Awalton.

East of England Festival of Collectables Fair, Awalton, PE2 6XE. A two day antiques and collectables fair with over 1,500 stalls selling all sorts of items including much breweriana. Gates open at 10:00. For full details tel: 01664 812627, or visit the web site www.bobevansfairs.co.uk. The Society will be there with all the latest stock.

16th October (Saturday) - Burton upon Trent.

Campaign for Real Ale's National Breweriana Auction at Burton Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton upon Trent, DE14 2EB. Every sort of brewery collectable is on offer. Doors open at 11:00 hours and the auction begins at 13:00 hours. For full details contact Bill Austin, 01923 211654 (answerphone) or e-mail baustin@supanet.com. The Society will be there with all the latest stock.