A wildlife expert will visit Helensburgh to treat locals to a talk detailing the work of RSPB Loch Lomond.

The U3A will host their talk – which is exclusive to members - on Monday, February 5, starting at 2pm, in the Helensburgh Parish Church Hall.

The RSPB’s (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) Luke Wake will deliver his presentation Exploring the Wonders of Nature: A Journey through RSPB Loch Lomond.

Luke was born in Norwich and gained a degree in ecology at the University of East Anglia in 2014 before beginning work for the RSPB.

He has a love of natural history, a keen interest in birds and a passion for conservation work, which he hopes to share through the talk.

The U3A is a UK-wide collection of over 1,000 charities, whose activities are generally aimed at retired or semi-retired people, who wish to share in recreational, creative, or learning activities – or just enjoy each other’s companionship.

There are more than 430,000 members across the UK – with the Helensburgh branch having more than 220 locals signed up – who have access to exclusive talks and events.

Those who wish to join the group can find details on their website at www.u3asites.org.uk/helensburgh.