THE meeting of Hatherleigh Gardening Club tonight (Thursday) sees the return of an old friend.

Alan French, who spent many years selling his wares in Okehampton on Saturday mornings, will give a talk entitled 'More unusual plants for the spring garden'. He will also have a selection of plants available.

Members and visitors alike are welcome to come to the talk, which starts in Old Schools at 7.30pm. For information call Susan Gill on 01837 810893.