1st
(Thu) “Some Like it Hot!” Plants
on Central American Volcanoes by Hilary Erenler. Hilary will show
images of a variety of plants found close to two persistently active
volcanoes in Central America. She will discuss the areas where the
plants are found and the adaptations needed to survive life on the
edge. BOTANY
3rd
(Sat) Our walk is from Rectory Farm to
Great Billing. Meet in bus station for bus FN2 at 1.28pm,*.
SATURDAY
WALKS
6th
(Tue)
Members Photographic Evening. An opportunity to show off
your latest pictures on a microscopic theme (all sections welcome!).
MICROSCOPY
7th
(Wed) Images of Northamptonshire 1910-1940
A popular show of slides selected from the society’s
collection of large format glass slides. 8.00pm start.
PHOTOGRAPHY
8th
(Thu) Birds Alan Le Fort visits us
again and presents a selection of his beautiful images.
2.30pm start GENERAL
10th
(Sat) Today we go to Blisworth where
we can either walk around this very pleasant village or tread the
towpath besides the canal. Meet in the bus station for bus SC 89 at
1.50pm,*.
SATURDAY
WALKS
11th
(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
12th
(Mon) Curation Group A good
opportunity to explore the society’s historic collections as we
continue to curate them. No experience needed. 10.30am to
12.30pm
12th
(Mon) Observing the Sun by
Lee Macdonald. Lee is a keen observer of the Sun (and Deep Sky) and
the author of How to observe the Sun safely. He is the ideal
person to introduce us to observing our nearest star.
ASTRONOMY
14th
(Wed) Underwood Cup Pictorial
image competition. Three projected images, digital and/or slide.
Round 3 of 3 8.00pm start.
PHOTOGRAPHY
15th
(Thu) Talk to be arranged. Contact Seán Karley on 01933 225397
or seankarley@tiscali.co.uk for details GEOLOGY
17th
(Sat) Brixworth where we can explore
the back lanes around the historic church. Meet in the bus station for
bus SC X7 at 1.20pm,*. Tea in the Heritage Centre.
SATURDAY
WALKS
21st
(Wed) Open House The rooms will be open for members and guests to
study the literature and exhibits. Tea, coffee, and light lunches
available. 10.30am-2.30pm
21st
(Wed) Freelance Frenzy by John
Credland. John is a freelance photographer from Buckingham. He
describes the trials and tribulations of a typical day in the life of
a local Freelance Photographer. 8.00pm start.
PHOTOGRAPHY
23rd
(Fri) President's Evening.
The
Nature of Fineshade Woods and the Red Kites by
Brian
Sumpton. Brian
is a volunteer for the R.S.P.B. at Fineshade Woods. He has been
actively involved in introducing people to the wildlife of the woods
and the Red Kites since they were successfully re-introduced to the
area by the Forestry Commission 12 years ago 7.30pm start. Click here
for more details.
24th
(Sat) We will visit Bugbrooke today
which offers a canal-side walk or a very pleasant stroll through the
village taking in the church. Meet in the bus station for bus SC D3 at
1.05pm,*.
SATURDAY
WALKS
26th
(Mon) Curation Group A good
opportunity to explore the society’s historic collections as we
continue to curate them. No experience needed. 10.30am to
12.30pm
26th
(Mon) AGM & Telescopic Topics.
The Section's short AGM where we will select officers and discuss
Section matters before an early tea break, followed by a Spring
Telescopic Topics session.
ASTRONOMY
27th
(Tue) A History of England in Inn Signs by Mr Day. The lecturer
has a great knowledge of this subject and will leave you looking at
Inn Signs with a new interest and appreciation. ARCHAEOLOGY
& HISTORY
28th
(Wed) Set Subject “Yellow”
Three images, projected and/or prints. Trophy
Round. External judge, Robert Seaton.
8.00pm start.
PHOTOGRAPHY
29th
(Thu) Natural History Quiz Vic Seaton uses his extensive knowledge of
the natural world to set us an entertaining and informative quiz.
2.30pm start ZOOLOGY