A talk looking into the life and influence of Mahatma Gandhi will be held in Pershore.

On Friday, November 1, from 1pm to 3pm, Holland House on Main Street will host the event, which is part of a friendly lunch gathering.

For £22, attendees can enjoy a two-course meal and a talk by Galen Bartholomew.

Bartholomew will look at Gandhi's transformation from a shy lawyer to a global symbol of non-violent resistance, his personal sacrifices, and the enduring relevance of his philosophies.

Lunch begins at 1pm, with the talk starting at 2pm.