ALRESFORD Historical and Literary Society hosts a talk on May 21 by local author Alicia Salter on Robert Adam and the Emperor Diocletian, entitled Unlikely Bedfellows.

Alicia is an architectural historian who spent her professional life taking clients to the great cities of western Europe.

The society meets at 7.15pm for 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall, Jacklyns Lane. Visitors are welcome; £3 at the door.

Inquiries to secretary Bob Fowler on 023 8073 4125 or email bob_fowler @tiscali.co.uk.