THE March Cotswold Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture by Kevin Karney will be: "Life and Times of the Sundial: our most enduring timekeeper".

It takes place on March 9 and will reveal how the history of the sundial outstrips that of the clock by at least 2000 years. This lecture examines how time has been told down the ages and compares what philosophers and poets thought about time.

Lectures take place at Bradwell Village Hall, Burford, and begin at 11am with coffee from 10.15am to 10.45am. Non-members are very welcome (suggested donation £8). For more information see the website www.cotswolddfas.org.uk