A TALK about the 'Swinging Sixties' in the UK will be taking place in Wem this month.

The talk 'A Decade of Change-Life in 1960s Britain' will be given by presenter, author and historian, Paul Robbins on Tuesday, March 16 at 7.30pm in Wem Town Hall.

The talk will talk about how it was a decade of change throughout the world and how it helped shape modern Britain and it has been organised by Wem Civic Society.

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Wem Civic Society secretary Shelagh Richardson said: "This talk has nostalgia in abundance for those lucky to have lived in Britain during this never to be forgotten decade.

"Do you remember flower power, Watney’s party Seven, the ‘I’m Backing Britain’ campaign, Emergency Ward 10, doing the twist at your local Palais de Dance or maybe the cold, cold winter of 1962/3 with ice on the inside of your bedroom window?

"Then this is the talk for you!

"For those born after the era of kaftan coats, Mods and Rockers, and Babychams, then this is a glimpse of how we lived during the swinging 60s.

"This was also a decade of great change throughout the World, and we look back at the events that helped shape the Britain of today.

"Paul Robbins is a highly experienced presenter, historian and author.

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"The meeting is on Tuesday, May 16 starting at 7.30pm in Wem Town Hall.

"It is open to the public and there is an entrance fee of £2.50.

"Paul Robbins will be appearing on the town hall’s cinema screen via Zoom, and he will be available to answer questions after the talk. "Members of the Civic Society can access the meeting from home and will need to contact the chairman via wemcivsoc@yahoo.co.uk or on 01939 235443 for the appropriate codes."