Meetings & Events

Exploring the Society’s collections

Explore the Society’s Collections

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Private meeting

Rooms unavailable to members.

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Seeds by Ian Wilson

Explore different types of seeds and their structures under the microscope.

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Print competition – Colour and mono

Put your photography to the test in our Colour and Monochrome Photography Competition at the Humfrey Rooms in Northampton, with separate categories giving NNHS Photography Section members the opportunity to […]

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Medieval round churches of Europe by Mike Longman

What do the extraordinary round churches of Europe tell us about centuries of history, architecture and belief? Join Mike Longman for a fascinating illustrated journey across Europe as he continues […]

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Humfrey Rooms let to external organisation

Humfrey Rooms not available to members

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Telescopic topics

Bring along your latest observations, equipment or anything you’d like to share with the section. Everyone welcome!

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The Eighth – PAGB Masters of print- Salon des refuses

What happens to the outstanding photographs that don’t quite make it into one of photography’s most selective print exhibitions? The prestigious Masters of Print exhibition is limited to just 60 […]

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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, Rugby CV22 6GH.

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Rocks and Fossils 150th Geology Section event

Pre-booking is essential email – geology@nnhs.info

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What’s Going on With the Weather?

Monthly discussion on all things climate and weather related

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Exploring the Society’s Collections.

Explore our fascinating collections of butterflies, shells, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils, and discover how you can get involved.

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Wild Fungi

Autumn is fungus season and Ian Wilson will lead a workshop on wild fungi. You are welcome to bring samples to identify.  

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Light Painting Workshop

Photography Light Painting Workshop

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Humfrey Rooms let to external organisation

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The Plants of the Chiltern Limestone, Part 2 by Paul Hayes

The Southern edges of the Chiltern Hills are a botanist’s dream, with many nature reserves highlighting the very varied flora. This highly illustrated talk concentrates on the reserves around High Wycombe.

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Humfrey Rooms let to an external organisation

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Designing Instrumentation for use on Probes to Other Planets

The characterisation and understanding of the light element volatile species (H, C, Ne, He, Ar) present on or at the surface of airless planetary bodies on two different ESA projects: – Phobos Sample Return, investigating the likelihood of Phobos surface contamination from a descending spacecraft’s thruster plumes (focusing on nitrogen and carbon species).

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Fifteen Minutes Of Fame!

Tonight a number of our members will give us 15 minute illustrated talks on a subject of their choosing. A chance to possibly learn a varied selection of techniques or of new interesting locations.             

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When Does Graffiti Become Street Art?

Join Mike Walsh for a colourful photographic journey through the Northampton Street Art Festival. See striking murals, discover the creativity behind them and meet some of the artists through Mike’s photographs of them at work. Graffiti or art? Come along, take a closer look and decide for yourself!

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Rocks and Fossils Day

Rocks and Fossils Day with the NNHS Geologists for 6-12 year olds

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Exploring the Society’s Collections

EXPLORING THE SOCIETY’S COLLECTIONS. The society has important collections including butterflies, shells, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at, draw, study or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us conserving or documenting you would be welcome.

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Moths with Tim Newton

MOTHS with Tim Newton. Tim will take us through the Society’s extensive Moth collection. He will also give us hints on how we can identify any moths we may find in the future.

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Wet & Wild – Sports Photography with Dave Stewart

WET & WILD by Dave Stewart. Exploring Dave’s work as a professional sports photographer. This lecture is presented by Dave Stewart via Zoom. Join us in the rooms in the company of other members or via the TBA Zoom link.

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The Amazing Story of the Devon Marble Industry.

Discover the fascinating story of Devon ‘marble’, the colourful limestone prized by Victorian architects. Bob Purser explores its South Devon geology, the Babbacombe marble industry and the beautiful stonework found in famous buildings, including Northampton Guildhall.

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NNHS F&GP Meeting

F&GP members only

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Joint Meeting With Towcester & District Photographic Society

A head to head competition with an open theme between ourselves and T&DPS with an invited judge. This year hosted by T&DPS. in Towcester at Chantry House (off Market Square) […]

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A Selection of Photographic Prints by Lysbeth Humfrey FRPS – Part 3

The society were given a large number of original large format photographic prints by Lysbeth Humfrey. We will be able to study a selection of these unique prints, mainly featuring ecclesiastical, scenic and family subjects.

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Astronomy telescopic topics

A friendly, informal evening of astronomy, with members sharing observations, astrophotography, telescopes, equipment and other interests. Beginners, novices and guests are very welcome – a great opportunity to learn about stargazing and amateur astronomy, ask questions, discover new techniques and get help using your own telescope.

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LICHENS led by Olivia Makobu

Liv will lead the session on Lichen which are a symbiotic combination of a fungus and an alga. They are very common and make interesting subjects for microscopy. Please bring small samples of Lichens if you have any available.

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Photography – UNDERWOOD CUP Round 2 of 3.

A competition for members to submit pictorial images on any subject. Up to three projected images per member. Round 2 of 3.

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A trio of plant groups

Take a look at three of Seán Karley’s short introductory presentations covering: Saxifrgaceae – The Saxifrage Family, Poaceae – The Grass Family, Ranunculaceae – The Buttercup Family.

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Humfrey Rooms let to external organisation

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NNHS Council meeting

For NNHS Council members only

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Humfrey Rooms lent to external organisation

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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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Christmas Photography Workshop

A fun in-house practical evening full details to be advised later, but we can guarantee it will get you in the Christmas mood!

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Explore the Society’s Collections

The society has important collections including butterflies, shells, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at, draw, study or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us conserving or documenting you would be welcome.

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Christmas Frolics with an Astronomical Twist

The season of goodwill, the skies are dark, more opportunity for observing weather permitting. But tonight, we celebrate with festive cheer

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Microscopy -Christmas food

Mike Asquith will start our Christmas celebrations by introducing (with samples for microscopy) some, usually disgusting, aspect of your Christmas Fare.

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Photography Christmas meal out

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Don Munn’s very Geological Christmas

Don Munn is finding all that is geological in his Christmas. With wise men bringing gold, the star in the east, crackers, salt for his dinner and a fine Champagne – one wonders what he will make of his Norfolk turkey and whether he will be dreaming of a white Christmas. Prepare for some geological surprises!

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NNHS F&GP Meeting

Zoom meeting for F&GP members only

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Microscopy slide making including section cutting

A whole day workshop. This first whole day session of this year will be dedicated to the full process of cutting sections, mounting & staining, through to the finished microscope slide. Small charge for non NNHS members to cover costs. Please book your place at this event by emailing microscopy@nnhs.info .

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Ernie Ives – The Remarkable Work of a Master Microscopist by Mike Gibson

Mike Gibson will introduce us to Ernie’s life and work using original microscope slides held in the NNHS microscopy collection in the Humfrey Rooms.

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Microscopy and Geology Joint Meeting – Rocks & Minerals Under the Microscope

Bob Purser will lead a hands-on session on the many applications of microscopy to rocks and minerals. You are welcome to bring a small sample to look at and identify.

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NNHS F&GP Meeting

Zoom meeting for F&GP members

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Surface Replicas – A Hands-On Microscopy Workshop with Mike Asquith

SURFACE REPLICAS A hands-on session led by Mike Asquith exploring the many uses of surface replication, i.e. using nail varnish painted onto, them peeled off leaves to look at the surface details.

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Insect Anatomy – Exploring Insects Under the Microscope with Kevin Rowley

Following on from his very successful series of practical meetings last year Kevin will guide us through more of the many amazing aspects of insect anatomy

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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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Diatoms – one whole day practical workshop

A whole day Workshop by experienced diatomist, Steve Gill. Steve will lead a whole day session in which we will collect diatoms from a local source, prepare them for microscopy and make permanent slides of them for you to keep.

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Spiders by Mike Longman

Mike will introduce us to the world of spiders. Bring your own (British!) spider(s) for identification if you can.

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NNHS F&GP Pre-AGM meeting

Zoom meeting

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Making Movies by John Smith

John will guide us through the essentials of movie making through the microscope. Demonstrating that specialist, expensive equipment is not necessarily needed for great results

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Beetles by Tim Newton

Nationally acknowledged beetle expert (Coleopterist) Tim Newton will lead a hands-on session on this huge class of creatures. An opportunity tolearn more about this fascinating group.

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NNHS AGM

Annual General Meeting – all members welcome!

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Moulds by Ian Wilson

Moulds are everywhere – a vital part of the biosphere. Ian will lead a hands-on session on the common moulds.

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Leaves under the microscope by Mike Asquith

Bring you own leaves. Mike Asquith will help you understand these deceptively simple but vital structures that ultimately we all rely on.

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Otoliths – Tiny Structures with a Big Story by Colin Brooks

Colin Brooks will lead a hands-on session on Otoliths. Otoliths are tiny calcium carbonate structures found in the inner ear of vertebrates that help sense gravity, balance, and linear movement.

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Annual Exhibition of Microscopy 2027– A Full Day of Discovery

Including sales, exhibits, and talks. This is an opportunity to meet with fellow microscopists and enthusiasts from around the country and also to see what’s on offer in the way of sales items. Why not bring along an exhibit of your own? Further details and timings for the day will be added here nearer the date. Guests are very welcome, free entry.

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Pond Life Under the Microscope – Full Day Workshop

A whole day workshop. In this whole day session we will find a suitable pond, collect samples and take pictures of the myriad of lifeforms to be found. Small charge for non NNHS members to cover costs. Please book your place at this event by emailing microscopy@nnhs.info

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Trichomes & Seed Flight by Mike Asquith

Mike Asquith will introduce seed flights and trichomes, their structure and function with samples of hands-on examination.

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Wood Under the Microscope – Discovering Hidden Structures

Mike Asquith will demonstrate the replica technique for examining the structure of wood. Bring your own pieces of wood if you can. You will be amazed at the textures visible using this technique.

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Insects & Caterpillars – Bring Along Your Creepy-Crawlies!

You are welcome to bring your own creepy-crawlies. Our resident entomologists Tim Newton and Kevin Rowley will help you identify and understand them.

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The Osborne Sand Collection – a hidden world beneath the microscope

We have one of the major national sand collections in our care in the Humfrey Rooms. We will look at a small sample the collection, some of which make superb micrographs.

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The Late Summer Woodland – A Day of Microscopic Discovery

A whole day workshop. In the last of this year’s whole day sessions, Ian Wilson will act as our guide. With a morning collecting samples followed by an afternoon looking at them under the microscope back in the Humfrey Rooms. Please check our here nearer the time for session times. Small charge for non NNHS members to cover costs. Please book your place at this event by emailing microscopy@nnhs.info

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Starches from Bulbs, Corms & Tubers by Mike Asquith

Bulbs, corms and tubers are all plant storage organs containing starch. Mike Asquith will introduce us to the huge variation in form that these can take, with lots of examples for you to look at.

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Polarised Light – Revealing a Hidden World

Mike Asquith will demonstrate the important roles that polarised light plays in the functioning of the microscope. Showing examples of images taken using polarisation, what they show us and what subjects and preparations display the best effects.

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