WEIRD Events, a new organisation based in Swindon, is holding a series of talks in the run-up to its paranormal and UFO conference in August.

The talks, which are held on the last Saturday of each month, will include well known speakers such as Ministry of Defence UFO Helpdesk official Nick Pope, and paranormal investigator Malcolm Robinson.

Organiser Chris Williams said: “In February we welcome Trystan Swale to Swindon. The talk covers the diluted truths, outright lies and red herrings that abound in the investigation and research field of UFOs.”

The talks are held in The Restaurant, Kings Hotel, Wood Street. Doors open at 7.15pm and each talk finishes at about 9.30pm. Entry is £6.