HAY-ON-WYE residents comforted by recent news that Powys is the cheeriest place in the UK might also get to find out why at a forthcoming talk entitled What Is Happiness?

Consultant psychologist Dr Karen Baistow, who was director of mental health studies at London’s King’s College, will address Hay U3A at its next meeting on October 21.

The event will follow the organisation’s annual meeting and round off its first year of existence, during which members learned about a range of subjects and skills from others in the group.

For details call 01497 821 023 or visit u3ahay.org.uk