The 1999 Courtney Page Lecture will be given by Michael Marriott, Nursery Manager of David Austin Roses. His subject is English Roses, their origins, their uses and the future. This lecture will be given as follows: Edinburgh 20 April; North Yorkshire 21 April; Cardiff 22 April and London 27 April. All tickets are free to RNRS Members and their guests. Those wishing to attend the lecture in London, at the RHS New Hall, should write to write to the RNRS for free tickets, enclosing a self-addressed envelope.