On Wednesday 20 March, 30 villagers and one puppy were entertained in Charlton Church Hall for the evening by Jane and Vince Jenkins. We were treated to a large number of fascinating photographs and videos of underwater creatures living around the Philippines, taken by Jane and Vince with specialist cameras and lighting. Our hosts clearly love what they do and gave us a real feel for what it is like to enter the underwater world. They have 70 years of diving experience between them.

Many of us were surprised to learn about the Blue Ringed Octopus, featured here, which is only a few inches across but carries enough venom to paralyse 26 humans!

Many thanks especially go to Barbara Box for arranging the event, and for providing a wonderful selection of cheeses and wine in the interval.

And finally, thank you to everyone who came to the talk, enabling us to raise £260 towards Church funds.