Phillip Hoyland, Somerset. Saw first Friendly Society Brass in 1978. I was hooked on the whole social aspect of the Societies, and the fact that the carrying of brass emblems was vey much a part of Somerset history. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who has an interest in the friendly Society movement, and particularly anyone who has any stories, brasses, photographs or other memorabilia of local societies. Send me an e-mail or use the contact-form please.