Several members of the Barking & Dagenham Club in Witten meet once a month to brush up their English. For over three years now, eight to ten Witteners (whose school English goes back a good few years!) come together for an English Conversation Circle - both regulars and new recruits.

Initially, the Circle tried to meet in pubs or cafés. But various interruptions, not to mention the noise level, soon led to a rethink. The solution was easy: the meetings now take place in rotation at members' homes. The date is fixed for the third Friday in the month unless vacations or public holidays require a new schedule.

To check on details of the next meeting, phone Erich Bremm on 02302 48300.