Polymers are often perceived as enemy number one of the modern disposable society and are increasingly subject to use restrictions. These issues are explored together with arguments that they are indeed a hugely maligned group of materials which are of great benefit to our communities. 6.00pm for 6.30 on Thursday 19 November at Thwaite Mills Watermill, Thwaite Lane, Stourton, Leeds, LS10 1RP. The speaker will be Steven Hutcheon.