Local MP Steve Brine dropped into the party – accompanied by his dog Popcorn - to take part in a Q&A session with around forty members of the group.
The Battery Club is a mixed Senior's club, and was formed in 2004. It consists of members from the Oliver's Battery area and meets on a fortnightly basis at St Mark's Hall on Oliver's Battery Road South. The club is run by a voluntary committee which organises a range of activities, including speakers, entertainment, outings and even holidays.
Organiser Diana Evans said: "To celebrate our 9th birthday we invited Steve Brine, our local MP, to join us and to answer questions from the floor. After an interesting session, he then enjoyed the buffet as we shared some Buck's Fizz and watched our oldest member cut the cake. This was followed by a free raffle and a happy group of people left St Mark's Hall when we wrapped up late afternoon."
Steve Brine added: "Happy Birthday to the Battery Club and thank you to them all for making me and Popcorn so welcome. I always enjoy answering questions and sharing my experiences as Winchester's MP, and my various trips to Oli B are always good fun."