FORUM 2000: Members were expecting a talk on herbal remedies on September 18 but the first speaker for the new season could not come and Dr Stephen Turnbull stepped in with From Horsforth to Hollywood which Universal Studios had forbidden him to show on a previous occasion. The 47 Ronin of the title were renegade Samurai warriors whose leader had been disgraced and their story is a part of Japanese folk legend. Stephen had been hired as the adviser on all things Japanese, an expert on Japanese military history. Stephen took everyone behind the scenes and it was a fascinating process. The trailer can be seen on the internet and its mixture of Japanese myth and modern fantasy make 47 Ronin “an attractive treat for Boxing Day viewing”. On October 2, Graham Maud will talk about The Probation Service with particular reference to high-risk offenders and a multi-agency approach to protecting the public. Forum 2000 meets on Wednesdays in The Grove Centre, New Street, Horsforth, LS18 4BH, from 10am to noon. Everyone is welcome. Details from hm.taylor1@ntlworld.com or 2583521.