This was a ‘sit down’ meal in the Apple Loft restaurant at the Helyar Arms with poetry by Catherine Simmonds who gave an excellent selection of atmospheric poems based on the theme of birds. The whole evening was a delight and the Helyar Arms rose to the occasion with speedy service and a tasty meal. By donations for her poetry booklets, Catherine raised £70 for the charity Mary’s Meals that provides school dinners to children in need in many countries.