Most of us listen to the news on radio and television to help us build an understanding of what is happening in the world around us. The group aims to have a discussion, humorous where appropriate, listening to the perceptions of others in the group, so that our understanding is enriched by their insights. Members who have lived or worked abroad can often add a further dimension to our understanding. We see it not as a forum for 'imported experts' but as an opportunity to spend a pleasant hour listening to the experience and insights of others in the group and sharing our thoughts and understandings of world events.