A NEW ladies club is launching in Malmesbury next month.

The Old Bell Hotel Ladies Club is launching on July 2, with the help of Countess Bathurst.

Starting at 10.30am for a coffee and meet and greet. , Countess Bathurst will be talking about Cirencester Park and a little on the family history before a Q and A and lunch.

Hosting 12 events per year, the ladies club will take place on the first Monday of each month.

Events will start at 10.30am for a coffee and meet and greet before a talk with a guest speaker between 11am and 12 noon with lunch to follow.

Talks and demos will include art, history and people of influence in the community.

Also included will be fashion and health care, interior, seasonal decorating, iPhone or social media tips, flower arranging and a Christmas social with entertainment.

All club members must buy their membership card at their first event.

Membership will last for 12 months and cost £40, costing £3,33 an event.

On attending talks, members must purchase a two course lunch in The Refectory Restaurant.

Members will however have free access to all club events and 10 per cent off all food and drink, jazz, classes, talks, hotel events & rooms.

Anyone interested in joining the ladies club can email Charly at events@oldbellhotel.com or call 01666 822344