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
Jun
29
Astronomy
7:30 PM
JWST and the process of creating images from the data
A Zoom talk by Leah Hustak and/or Christian Nieves from the STSci
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Jul
02
Botany
2:30 PM
Pen-Y-Gent walk
In this illustrated talk Seán travels to the top of this iconic Yorkshire mountain whilst looking at and explaining the geology of the area, how it produces the landforms seen and how it affects the botany of the area.
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Jul
02
8:00 PM
F&GP Zoom meeting- For F&GP members only
Only for F&GP members who have been sent an agenda
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Jul
05
Microscopy
10:00 AM
Celebration of Microscopy
A full celebration day of Microscopy in the Humfrey Rooms – Image credit Ella Dallolio NNHS Member
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Jul
06
Curation
11:00 AM
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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Jul
07
Microscopy
7:30 PM
Roots by Mike Asquith
Mike Asquith will look at this vital and often out of sight overlooked part of plants. Concentrating on the Ranunculus (The buttercup family) as a model
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Jul
08
Photography
8:00 PM
Impromptu photographic nights
Come along with your camera gear. Subject to be agreed on the night and maybe post processing (photoshop, affinity etc) still life, studio flash, AV or anything else you would like to cover. Guests are very welcome to join us where we will glady assist with photographic queries.
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Jul
09
General
2:30 PM
British pictoral postage stamps by Paul Hayes
This is a fun, close-up look at this random selection of interesting stamps showing the skill, art and fun in their design.
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Jul
12
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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Jul
13
Astronomy
7:30 PM
Telescopic topics
Your chance to show the section observations you have made, equipment you are using or anything else that has interested you enough to share it with the section.
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Jul
16
Geology
2:15 PM
WALK – Northampton buildings stone walk
We will meet at the Rooms at 2.15pm to start our Northampton walk
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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 and join an informal, hands-on photography evening.
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Aug
12
Astronomy
10:00 PM
THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER!
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
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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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