These days we all have the opportunity to access vast amounts of news to help us build our knowledge of what is happening in the world around us. This group aims to have a discussion, humorous where appropriate, listening to the views and perceptions of its members, in the hope that our understanding is enriched by their insights. Those who have lived or worked abroad can often add a further dimension to the discussion. It is not a forum for 'imported experts' but an opportunity to spend a pleasant hour or so listening to the experience of others and sharing thoughts on world events.