SALE Civic Society will be holding its first open meeting of 2017 at 8pm on Thursday, January 19 at its new venue - St Joseph's Church Hall, Hope Road, Sale.

The guest speaker will be Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Susan Craig, who will give a retrospective talk entitled 'Look Back with Laughter'.

There will also be an update on issues by civic society secretary Pat Coulburn. Admission £3 for visitors with tea and coffee included. New faces are most welcome.

Contact Secretary Pat Coulburn on 0161 962 2655 or chairman Rob Chilton on 0161 905 2507 for more details.