Recent observations of active RCB variables: *VZ Sgr brightening appears to have stalled or another fading episode may be commencing: SGRVZ 20010825.066 13.6V OCN *GU Sgr possibly brightened by about 1 magV above the 16th magnitude minimum recorded earlier this season although I'm not discounting the possibility of the existance of a very close, faint companion to the variable making identification difficult. Does anyone know of the existance of such a companion ? SGRGU 20010825.077 :15.4V OCN *FH Sct has been very slowly creeping up to within about 1 magV of full maximum however my most recent photometry suggests the star is very slightly fainter again. Further observations are greatly anticipated !! SCTFH 20010825.106 12.61V OCN *U AQR remains stalled at V magnitude 13 based on the 122 comp shown on AAVSO chart SE1929: AQRU 20010825.211 13.65V OCN Best regards, Steve O'Connor