ELLESMERE Port MP Andrew Miller visited the new U3A group at its monthly meeting.

The event was held at The Groves Club, Chester Road, Whitby, on Thursday.

After being welcomed by chairwoman Barbara Hendy, Mr Miller said he recognised talent in the town and felt that the U3A (University of the Third Age) would be beneficial for the area.

Hoylake U3A chairwoman Gill Russell, then gave a talk entitled A Stranger in a Strange Land, about life as an ex-patriot in Nigeria and Japan.

The next meeting is on Thursday, September 1 at The Groves. For further information, call Peter Holt 0151 345 1141.