THE War Research Society welcomes retired police officers and ex-servicemen to join trips to battlefields and cemeteries in Northern Europe.

Donald Sidaway, the local contact for the society, said: "All of our trips have an experienced guide and include conducted tours of the battlefields and requested cemetery visits."

Colditz Castle and The Somme are among sites visited.

For information write to Mr Sidaway, 32 Meadow Road, Alcester, Warks B49 6BA, including a S.A.E. or call (01789) 763001