Some fifty members, spouses and guests were delighted to listen to BBC South Today presenter Edward Sault recount how the show is produced and the trials and tribulations of a TV presenter.
Ed had presented the seven o'clock South Today show that evening at the Southampton studios before travelling to our meeting at Dudsbury Golf Club - true dedication.
Those present were enthralled by his tales and were treated to a "fly on the wall" video of how the show is created.