Barry Arnold one of our members will be giving a talk on "The Chocolate Story - Science and Serendipity".

Barry worked for the Mars Confectionery Company for many years, both in the cocoa plantations and in research and development here in the UK.

He has a detailed knowledge of why so many of us like chocolate and of the scientific approach to understanding its appeal!

[Barry gave a short version of this talk at the Flash Talks in April. Though only a few people came to the April meeting there were some very interesting subjects and a lot of discussion. In fact it was so successful, that four new people who came along, immediately joined the Café and there was a request to repeat the evening.]

As we have to pay a rent for the facilities, we have to ask for a donation of at least £3 on the door to make sure we cover all our expenses. i.e. the rent, cost of speakers' travel expenses and a meal, plus overnight accommodation if needed.

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