1st
(Mon) Curation
Group A good opportunity to explore the society’s
historic collections as we continue to curate (tidy up, clean, record
etc.) them. We are starting with our Minerals Collection.
10.30am to 12.30pm
2nd
(Tue)
Victorian
Microscope Slide Evening Rare and previously unseen slides
from the society’s extensive archives will be on display and viewed
using a micro-projector.
MICROSCOPY
3rd
(Wed) Cornwall Cup
Natural History competition. Three projected images, slide
and/or digital images of nature. Round 2 of 3
8.00pm
start. PHOTOGRAPHY
4th
(Thu)
Section
AGM. After a short formal meeting we will be studying some
more of our Section slide collection. BOTANY
6th
(Sat) Bedford,
where we can opt for a riverside walk, take a look at one of their
three museums (the Cecil Higgins, Bunyan or the Town) or just browse
among the varied and busy market stalls! Meet in the bus station for
bus SC Pluto 1 at 10.30am,*. Lunch available.
SATURDAY
WALKS
8th
(Mon) CCD Cameras. Karen Holland will provide us with an
update to how far this hugely interesting field has moved over the
last few years ASTRONOMY
10th
(Wed) Instant
Digital Image Battle with Northampton Camera Club
A fun annual competition featuring interesting and varied
digital images with a witty commentary by the judge Brian Pere from
Duston Camera Club 8.00pm
start. PHOTOGRAPHY
11th
(Thu) Section
AGM followed by a talk on Northampton
Mill by Fred Towning, the general section president.
2.30pm start GENERAL
13th
(Sat) Delapre
Abbey is the walk today to see the snowdrops in the
gardens. Meet in the bus station for bus SC 15 at 1.40pm,*. Tea
available in the tearooms.
SATURDAY
WALKS
14th
(Sun) Weather
Workshop. We will discuss the weather events and trends of the
last month, and look forward to next month’s weather.
2.30pm start. METEORLOGY
15th
(Mon) Curation
Group A good opportunity to explore the society’s
historic collections as we continue to curate (tidy up, clean, record
etc.) them. We are starting with our Minerals Collection.
10.30am to 12.30pm
17th
(Wed) Open
House The rooms will be open for members and guests to look at
the library books, magazines and exhibits. Tea, coffee, soup and light
lunches available.
10.30am-2.30pm
17th
(Wed) Practical
Evening: Portrait Evening Bring your camera and tripod for
this practical evening led by our own lighting and portrait expert Vic
Seaton who will guide us through lighting and posing of the model.
8.00pm
start. PHOTOGRAPHY
18th
(Thu) Section
AGM & “Bring and Show” A
chance to bring samples or images of rocks, minerals, or fossils etc
to show us and either tell us about them or ask for help with
identification. GEOLOGY
20th
(Sat) Today we go to East
Hunsbury for a walk in the woodlands and snowdrops. Meet in
the bus station for bus SC 14 at 1.35pm,*. Tea available.
SATURDAY
WALKS
22nd
(Mon) Telescopic
Topics. Section members can showcase their interests and
results. With a chance to discuss observations, events and theories
over a cup of tea and biscuits. ASTRONOMY
23rd
(Tue) Section
AGM and finger buffet (£1) followed by a slide presentation by
Dawn Lovitt covering a selection of Cathedrals
and Castles. ARCHAEOLOGY
& HISTORY
24th
(Wed)
Section
AGM
8.00pm start. PHOTOGRAPHY
25th
(Thu) Mountain
Gorillas a presentation featuring these iconic mammals.
2.30pm start ZOOLOGY
27th
(Sat) Towcester
is the venue today which is a favourite amongst the walkers. We will
take a stroll alongside the brook after having lunch in the town. Meet
in the bus station for bus SC 88 at 11.20am,*.
SATURDAY
WALKS