THIS years Aspects of a Life annual lecture at Goldsmiths College, on November 28, will reflect on everything from Outer Mongolia to Oxford University.

In the lecture, entitled The Exercise of Vital Powers Some Aspects of a Life, Baroness Park of Monmouth will be reflecting on her life and her hopes for the future. She served in the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during the Second World War and then joined the Diplomatic Service. Starting at 5.30pm at the College in New Cross, admission to the lecture is free.

After the lecture, there will be a buffet costing £7.50 per head. To book a place or supper call 020 7919 7957.