Meetings & Events
On this page you will find all the details relating to our meetings, events and walks etc organised by the various Interest areas. You can download the bi-monthly programme here.
bi-monthly programme
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Events/Meetings
Jul
16
Geology
2:30 PM
CHANGE OF PLAN Northampton walk replaced by a talk at St Peter’s Church
📍 Meet at St Peter’s Church, Marefair NN1 1SR 🕝 Thursday at 2.30pm
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Jul
20
Curation
11:00 AM
Exploring the Society’s collections
This is a great opportunity to look at, draw, study or just appreciate the beauty of the Society’s many and varied collections.
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Jul
21
Microscopy
7:30 PM
Fruit flies by Colin Brooks
Join Colin as he shares findings from a national survey investigating the impact of native and non-native fruit flies.
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Jul
22
Photography
8:00 PM
Impromptu photographic nights
Come along with your photography equipment and guests are very welcome to join us where we will gladly assist with photographic queries.
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Jul
23
Archaeology & History
2:30 PM
Pompeii and Herculaneum by Mike Walsh
A pictorial tour around these iconic archaeological sites.
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Jul
27
Astronomy
7:30 PM
The most dramatic events in the universe by Andrew Blain.
Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA – WISE All-Sky Data Release
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Aug
02
Climate
2:30 PM
What’s going on with the weather?
Our monthly meeting to discuss all weather and climate issues past present and future. All welcome
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Aug
04
Microscopy
7:30 PM
Things that live in leaves by Ian Watson
Explore the hidden world inside leaves, from fascinating leaf-dwellers and their life cycles to microscopic specimens revealed under the microscope.
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Aug
05
Photography
8:00 PM
IMPROMPTU PHOTOGRAPHIC NIGHTS.
Bring your camera gear and enjoy an informal evening exploring photography, editing and techniques. Guests welcome.
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Aug
06
External
10:30 AM
Humfrey Rooms let to external organisation
Humfrey Rooms unavailable to members
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Aug
07
External
10:00 AM
Humfrey Rooms let to external organisation
The Humfrey Rooms are unavailable to members from 10 am to noon
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Aug
12
Astronomy
6:00 PM
Partial Solar eclipse guidance
Don’t Miss the Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse – Wednesday 12th August 2026
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Aug
12
Astronomy
9:00 PM
The Perseid Meteor shower observation (subject to clear skies)
A chance for a group outdoor observation, subject to clear skies.
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Aug
13
General
2:30 PM
The west coast of Norway by Mike Walsh
A pictorial tour of the scenic western region of Norway.
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Aug
18
Microscopy
7:30 PM
Daphnia by John Smith
A hands-on opportunity to observe and explore living Daphnia under the microscope.
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Aug
19
Photography
8:00 PM
Impromptu Photographic nights
All welcome! Bring your enthusiam and regardless of ability or knowledge, enjoy an evening alongside fellow passionate photographers.
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Aug
27
Archaeology & History
2:30 PM
A history of the Royal Observer Corps by Mike Longman
With special emphasis on the Duston Post. Image credit IWM.org CC Imperial War Museum CH8211
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Sep
01
Microscopy
7:30 PM
Pollen by Mike Asquith
Pollen Under the Microscope: Structure, Function & Slide Making
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Sep
02
Photography
8:00 PM
Summer Images
A relaxed evening showcasing members’ favourite photographs from the summer break.
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Sep
03
External
10:30 AM
Humfrey Rooms let to external organisation
Humfrey Rooms not available to members
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Sep
03
Botany
2:30 PM
The plants of the Chiltern limestones, part 1 by Paul Hayes
Botanical Treasures of the Chilterns
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Sep
03
NNHS management
7:30 PM
NNHS Council meeting
For NNHS Council members only
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Sep
04
External
10:00 AM
Humfrey Rooms let to external organisation
Humfrey Rooms unavailable to members
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Sep
07
Curation
11:00 AM
Exploring the Society’s collections
Explore, appreciate and help preserve the Society’s fascinating natural history collections.
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Sep
09
Photography
8:00 PM
Underwood Cup
UNDERWOOD CUP A competition for members to submit pictorial images on any subject. Up to three projected images allowed per member. Round 1 of 3.
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Sep
10
General
2:30 PM
The World’s changing climate by Mike Longman
Exploring our changing climate and what the future may hold for man and beast
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Sep
14
Astronomy
7:30 PM
The Snowball Earth by Paul Fellows
join us as we explore the fascinating Snowball Earth hypothesis, which suggests that during the Cryogenian Period our planet may have been almost entirely covered in ice.
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Sep
15
Microscopy
7:30 PM
An aquatic evening by Ian Wilson
Explore the hidden life in freshwater, from tiny worms and crustaceans to fly larvae and other fascinating finds.
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Sep
16
Photography
8:00 PM
Photographing garden birds by Steve Magennis ARPS
The Art of Garden Bird Photography
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Sep
17
Geology
2:30 PM
Walter Drawbridge Crick (1857-1903) by Bob Purser
Discover the life, science and fossil collection of Walter Crick
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Sep
20
Climate
2:30 PM
150 years of weather records
Discover the people behind 150 years of weather records
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Sep
21
Curation
11:00 AM
Exploring the Society’s collections
Explore, study and enjoy the Society’s fascinating collections.
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Sep
23
Photography
8:00 PM
The Cornwall Cup
CORNWALL CUP A competition for members to submit natural history photos, as per PAGB natural history competition rules 2018. Up to three projected images per member per round allowed. Round […]
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Sep
24
Archaeology & History
2:30 PM
A selection of photographic prints by Lysbeth Humfrey FRPS part 2
Explore a unique collection of historic photographic prints.
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Sep
27
Astronomy
7:30 PM
Telescopic topics
A chance to share your observations, equipment and anything else that has caught your interest.
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Sep
30
Photography
8:00 AM
MCPF Portfolio of digital images
The MCPF (Midland Counties Photographic Federation) Travelling Portfolio features award-winning photographs and a selection of the best entries from the 2026 Photofolio Exhibition.
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Oct
01
External
10:30 AM
Humfrey Rooms let to external organisation
Humfrey Rooms not available to members
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Oct
02
External
10:00 AM
Humfrey Rooms let to external organisation
Humfrey Rooms not available to members
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Oct
04
Climate
2:30 PM
What’s going on with the weather
Our monthly meeting to discuss all weather and climate issues past, present and future. All welcome.
Details
Oct
05
Curation
11:00 AM
Exploring the Society’s collections
The Society has important collections including butterflies, shells, sands, microscopic slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at, draw, study or simply appreciate their […]
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Oct
06
Microscopy
7:30 PM
How to get the most out of your microscope by Mike Asquith
Getting the Best from Your Microscope
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Oct
07
Photography
8:00 PM
Select images
Selecting images for external competitions
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Oct
08
General
2:30 PM
North Anglesey and its mining history by Paul Hayes
Anglesey’s historic mining landscape
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Oct
12
Astronomy
7:30 PM
What is Light? by Jens Buus
Light has fascinated scientists for centuries. Join NNHS member Jens as he explores what light really is and the intriguing question: what does it actually travel through?
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Oct
15
Geology
2:30 PM
Ice Age Scotland by Sue Barker
Scotland’s Ice Age landscape
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Oct
19
Curation
11:00 AM
Exploring the Society’s collections
Explore the Society’s Collections
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Oct
21
Photography
8:00 PM
Print competition – Colour and mono
The completion consists of both colour and a mono competition. Up to 4 entries per member per round for each of the competitions.
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Oct
22
Archaeology & History
2:30 PM
Medieval round churches of Europe by Mike Longman
Mike Longman will continue his fascinating tour of round churches, now venturing into Europe.
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Oct
24
External
10:30 AM
Humfrey Rooms let to external organisation
Humfrey Rooms not available to members
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Oct
26
Astronomy
7:30 PM
Telescopic topics
Bring along your latest observations, equipment or anything you’d like to share with the section. Everyone welcome!
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Oct
28
Photography
8:00 PM
The Eighth – PAGB Masters of print- Salon des refuses
The Masters of Print exhibition is restricted to just 60 prints from approximately 1,000 entries, making acceptance particularly difficult. Many excellent photographers and prints were unsuccessful simply because the photographer […]
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Oct
29
Photography
7:45 PM
The Badby Challenge
A highly competitive competition between nine local camera clubs. This year’s event is hosted by Dunchurch Photographic Society at Dunchurch & Thurlaston WI Hall, Mill Lane, off Southam Road, Dunchurch, […]
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Oct
31
Geology
10:00 AM
Rocks and Fossils 150th Geology Section event
This is an NNHS 150th NNHS Event
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Dec
03
NNHS management
7:30 PM
NNHS Council meeting
For NNHS Council members only
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Mar
18
NNHS management
8:00 AM
NNHS Council meeting
To meet in the Humfrey Rooms (but Zoom available for those unable to attend Meeting ID: 861 5685 6499 Passcode: 994965)
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Programmes
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Photography Section
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Microscopy Section
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