THE DERBYSHIRE & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY - INSECT SHOW:  This is to be held on Saturday 8th November 10.30am to 4pm, at Broomfield Hall, Morley (on the A608, north of Derby). You can make a day of it and enjoy the insect show, have lunch in the cafe and explore the Hall's grounds and garden centre. Access & WC for the disabled. Entrance £2. Children and members of Danes, free. For more info see: www.danes-insects.org.uk or contact the organiser: G. Harris, Tel: 0115 937 6043.

THE NEWARK ENTOMOLOGICAL FAIR: The Winter Fair is to be held on Sunday December 7th at the usual venue - The Grove Leisure Centre, Balderton, near Newark, Nottinghamshire. (Doors open 12.00 noon to 4pm). Admission is £2.50 per adult, £1.00 children.  For more details of the fair, or to book tables (£10 each) contact Paul Holt on 01636 674 723 or  07901 577 251 or e-mail: PAULHOLT7@ntlworld.com