I spent a fabulous night at one of our great local restaurants The Phoenix on the Lower Richmond road so I thought I'd share it with you!

The event was a discussion supper where for £20 you had a free glass of wine to welcome whilst you mingled and met the other guests. We then sat down at a large table for 20 and the topic for discussion was introduced which was "Can Women Have It All."

Communal conversation soon got into full swing whilst we were served Tomato Bruschetta. When the main course arrived of Poussin and Rocket with french fries which was delicious, we all broke into more intimate debate with our neighbouring guests. We were also served another free glass of wine!

When the coffee and biscuits arrived we went back to the large table debate. It was a great idea that worked really well. I met some fantastic new local people who liked food good wine and very lively conversation. There are going to be more of them try and go along! It's worth it!

Mirren Postlethwaite