PRESIDENT Michael Dobbs outlined the reasons for the experimental meeting, which was for members to put up displays but without any commentary.
Primarily it was to encourage members who might be nervous about speaking in public or who felt they did not have sufficient material for a full display to participate and show material from their collections.
At the event, 16 members showed up to 30 sheets each.
Members were then able to answer questions on an informal individual basis or comment about the material on display.
It proved to be one of the best meetings in recent times.
The Society meets in the Public Hall, Bromley Road, Beckenham.
Visitors, guests and new members are always welcome.
Call secretary David Rennie on 020 8778 7001 or membership secretary Chris Sands on 020 8402 1263.
Full reports of the society's recent meetings and the advance programme can be found on its website at beckenham.net/leisure.asp
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article