THE civic society originally set up in the 1990s to oppose a new town holds its annual general meeting this Thursday.

The Dever Society meets at 8pm on March 22 at the Wonston Arms, Wonston, SO21 3LS, courtesy of landlord Matt Todd.

The event will be an informal gathering with a chance to discuss any issues people would like to raise.

All are welcome, whether members of the Dever Society or not.

The society dates back to the 1990s when Eagle Star applied to build a new town at Micheldever Station.