THE Altrincham Electric Railway Preservation Society's (AERPS) next winter lecture will be on January 11 and is entitled "Transport around Manchester from 1750”.

This colour slide presentation will be given by Manchester historian Chris Makepeace.

The lecture is at Altrincham Methodist Church Hall, Barrington Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1HF and begins at 7.30 pm. Admission £3 or free for AERPS members.

Further details can be obtained from Andrew Macfarlane, 25 Prestbury Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HY. Telephone (0161) 928 9394.

For more information visit the society’s website at: www.altrincham-electric.org.uk