THE South Hereford Dowsers held their annual 'tables evening', where members and public alike had the opportunity to learn about and to experience specialist dowsing skills.

"Ordinary people are always amazed at the dowsing skills they possess once they are shown how to use them", said Sue Watts-Cutler, who led the session on re-balancing Chakras (energy centres) using fresh flowers.

Also on offer was psychometry - the art of intuitively 'reading' the past history of an object - of particular interest to the archaeologically inclined and to family history enthusiasts.

Meanwhile, training officer, Glan Jones, led a dowsing session with food and drink - revealing healthy and unhealthy, plus whether or not lactose free milk or gluten free bread could benefit individuals.

SHD's next public meeting is at Aston Ingham Village Hall on March 2, with archaeologist, Stuart Wilson, speaking on the lost city of Trellech.