Current programme
All meetings across all sections
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Section
Date
Where*
Details
Photography
Wed, 08 Sep 2010, 20:00
HR
set subject competition “decay”
A popular themed competition for three projected digital images and/or prints. 8.00pm start
A popular themed competition for three projected digital images and/or prints. 8.00pm start
General
Thu, 09 Sep 2010, 14:30
HR
the history of dallington
THE HISTORY OF DALLINGTON by Jane Humfrey and Fred Towning. Jane has lived in the area for many years. Together with Fred’s extensive knowledge of Northampton, we will discover the history and stories of this area of Northampton. 2.30pm start
THE HISTORY OF DALLINGTON by Jane Humfrey and Fred Towning. Jane has lived in the area for many years. Together with Fred’s extensive knowledge of Northampton, we will discover the history and stories of this area of Northampton. 2.30pm start
Botany
Sat, 11 Sep 2010, --:--
Corby
11th and 12th sept.
An invitation to NNHS members to the British Plant Gall Society AGM and Gall Gathering Weekend at Corby. Contact Seán Karley via the Botany webpages.
An invitation to NNHS members to the British Plant Gall Society AGM and Gall Gathering Weekend at Corby. Contact Seán Karley via the Botany webpages.
Saturday Walks
Sat, 11 Sep 2010, --:--
Out
cambridge
Our trip is CAMBRIDGE today. The visit is open to all NNHS members and their guests. Full details can be found on the notice board in the Humfrey Rooms with a booking list or contact the section secretary
Our trip is CAMBRIDGE today. The visit is open to all NNHS members and their guests. Full details can be found on the notice board in the Humfrey Rooms with a booking list or contact the section secretary
Astronomy
Mon, 13 Sep 2010, 19:30
HR
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. Guests welcome.
Section members can showcase their interests and results. With a chance to discuss observations, events and theories over a cup of tea and biscuits. Guests welcome.
Special events
Wed, 15 Sep 2010, 10:30
HR
open house
The rooms will be open for members and guests to study the literature and exhibits. Tea, coffee, and biscuits available. 10.30am-2.30pm
The rooms will be open for members and guests to study the literature and exhibits. Tea, coffee, and biscuits available. 10.30am-2.30pm
Photography
Wed, 15 Sep 2010, 20:00
HR
studio flash evening
Practical evening using the society’s new studio flash kit. Portraiture and still life photography etc will be covered by Vic Seaton and Paul Hayes. Bring your camera. 8.00pm start.
Practical evening using the society’s new studio flash kit. Portraiture and still life photography etc will be covered by Vic Seaton and Paul Hayes. Bring your camera. 8.00pm start.
Saturday Walks
Sat, 18 Sep 2010, 13:20
Out
shelfleys
A canal sidewalk at SHELFLEYS is the venue. Meet in the bus station for bus FN 28 at 1.20pm. Alas, there are no refreshments available here.
A canal sidewalk at SHELFLEYS is the venue. Meet in the bus station for bus FN 28 at 1.20pm. Alas, there are no refreshments available here.
Special events
Mon, 20 Sep 2010, --:--
HR
main society council meeting
Photography
Wed, 22 Sep 2010, 20:00
HR
underwood cup
Pictorial image competition for three projected images, digital and/or slide. Round 1 of 3 8.00pm start.
Pictorial image competition for three projected images, digital and/or slide. Round 1 of 3 8.00pm start.
Saturday Walks
Sat, 25 Sep 2010, 11:45
Out
long buckby
LONG BUCKBY today, a walk round the town or venture as far as Murcott Pocket Park. Meet in the bus station for bus SC 96 at 11.45am,*. Take a picnic
LONG BUCKBY today, a walk round the town or venture as far as Murcott Pocket Park. Meet in the bus station for bus SC 96 at 11.45am,*. Take a picnic
Astronomy
Mon, 27 Sep 2010, 19:30
HR
the environment near the supermassive black hole at the centre of the galaxy
by Dr. Sergei Nayakshin from the University of Leicester. Sergei describes the recently probed centre of the Milky Way galaxy, revealing clear evidence of a supermassive black hole lurking there
by Dr. Sergei Nayakshin from the University of Leicester. Sergei describes the recently probed centre of the Milky Way galaxy, revealing clear evidence of a supermassive black hole lurking there
Archaeology & History
Tue, 28 Sep 2010, 19:30
HR
settlement, locality and landscape
by Steve Young of the Whitehills Project. A look at how man is affected by the landscape
by Steve Young of the Whitehills Project. A look at how man is affected by the landscape
Photography
Wed, 29 Sep 2010, 20:00
HR
the wildlife trust’s living landscape project
by Ian Wilson, reserves officer for the local Wildlife Trust. He will illustrate what makes reserves special, and the range of local habitats the Trust manages. He will also show which species can be found on them and what is done to manage these reserves for nature and public. 8.00pm start
by Ian Wilson, reserves officer for the local Wildlife Trust. He will illustrate what makes reserves special, and the range of local habitats the Trust manages. He will also show which species can be found on them and what is done to manage these reserves for nature and public. 8.00pm start
Zoology
Thu, 30 Sep 2010, 14:30
HR
safari
SAFARI by Geoff Einon. Geoff has travelled widely and taken many wonderful images during his travels. We are privileged to see some of the images taken during his travels in Africa. 2.30pm start
SAFARI by Geoff Einon. Geoff has travelled widely and taken many wonderful images during his travels. We are privileged to see some of the images taken during his travels in Africa. 2.30pm start
Saturday Walks
Sat, 02 Oct 2010, 11:00
Out
higham ferrers
HIGHAM FERRERS has many old and fascinating buildings including the College founded by Archbishop Chichele in 1422. Meet in the bus station for bus SC X46 at 11.00am. Lunch available
HIGHAM FERRERS has many old and fascinating buildings including the College founded by Archbishop Chichele in 1422. Meet in the bus station for bus SC X46 at 11.00am. Lunch available
Microscopy
Tue, 05 Oct 2010, 19:30
HR
make your own microscope slides
A range of different techniques will be demonstrated for making simple preparations of temporary and permanent mounts in this first of a three part introductory microscopy course. All equipment will be provided, but bring your own microscope if you have one
A range of different techniques will be demonstrated for making simple preparations of temporary and permanent mounts in this first of a three part introductory microscopy course. All equipment will be provided, but bring your own microscope if you have one
Photography
Wed, 06 Oct 2010, 20:00
HR
print competitions
Monochrome General and Monochrome Portrait competitions. Jubilee Cup, colour print competition, and tinted monochrome prints. Round 1 of 3 8.00pm start
Monochrome General and Monochrome Portrait competitions. Jubilee Cup, colour print competition, and tinted monochrome prints. Round 1 of 3 8.00pm start
Botany
Thu, 07 Oct 2010, 19:30
HR
botanical identification meeting
What did you see this year? Bring your images and we will try to identify the subject. We will also arrange our sections winter programme, bring your suggestions
What did you see this year? Bring your images and we will try to identify the subject. We will also arrange our sections winter programme, bring your suggestions
Saturday Walks
Sat, 09 Oct 2010, 11:50
Out
milton malsor
MILTON MALSOR is a good spot for a stroll. Bring a picnic if fine, refreshments are available if not! Meet in the bus station for bus SC 89 at 11.50am
MILTON MALSOR is a good spot for a stroll. Bring a picnic if fine, refreshments are available if not! Meet in the bus station for bus SC 89 at 11.50am
Meteorology
Sun, 10 Oct 2010, 14:30
HR
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.
We will discuss the weather events and trends of the last month, and look forward to next month’s weather. 2.30pm start.
Astronomy
Mon, 11 Oct 2010, 19:30
HR
finding the most distant objects in the universe
by Dr Andrew Levan, University of Warwick. Andrew researches into the most energetic phenomena in the Universe, some of which can help refine the distance scales on which cosmologists rely
by Dr Andrew Levan, University of Warwick. Andrew researches into the most energetic phenomena in the Universe, some of which can help refine the distance scales on which cosmologists rely
Photography
Wed, 13 Oct 2010, 20:00
HR
successful photography for all
by Paul Hayes. THE CAMERA AND ITS CONTROLS. Lecture 1 of 5. No idea what all the buttons and dials do? Want to use more than just “auto” mode? Bring your camera and Paul will show how digital cameras work and illustrate how to use the available settings for the best and most creative results. The first of five lectures in a course ideal for everybody, particularly beginners, wishing to get more from their camera. 8.00pm start
by Paul Hayes. THE CAMERA AND ITS CONTROLS. Lecture 1 of 5. No idea what all the buttons and dials do? Want to use more than just “auto” mode? Bring your camera and Paul will show how digital cameras work and illustrate how to use the available settings for the best and most creative results. The first of five lectures in a course ideal for everybody, particularly beginners, wishing to get more from their camera. 8.00pm start
General
Thu, 14 Oct 2010, 14:30
HR
john clare’s flowers
by Seán Karley. A look at the flowers to be found in the county and their literary associations with John Clare. 2.30pm start
by Seán Karley. A look at the flowers to be found in the county and their literary associations with John Clare. 2.30pm start
Saturday Walks
Sat, 16 Oct 2010, 13:20
Out
camp hill
We have not walked in the CAMP HILL area for sometime despite its many attractions. Meet in the bus station for bus FN 12 at 1.20pm
We have not walked in the CAMP HILL area for sometime despite its many attractions. Meet in the bus station for bus FN 12 at 1.20pm
Special events
Wed, 20 Oct 2010, 10:30
HR
open house
The rooms will be open for members and guests to study the literature and exhibits. Tea, coffee, and biscuits available. 10.30am-2.30pm
The rooms will be open for members and guests to study the literature and exhibits. Tea, coffee, and biscuits available. 10.30am-2.30pm
Photography
Wed, 20 Oct 2010, 20:00
HR
northamptonshire, the county scene
An evening of slides with our own John Starkey. John invites us to join him in an exploration of Northamptonshire in search of the aspects that give the county its character. 8.00pm start
An evening of slides with our own John Starkey. John invites us to join him in an exploration of Northamptonshire in search of the aspects that give the county its character. 8.00pm start
Geology
Thu, 21 Oct 2010, 19:30
HR
geological identification meeting
What did you see this year? Bring your images and we will try to identify the subject. We will also arrange our sections winter programme, bring your suggestions
What did you see this year? Bring your images and we will try to identify the subject. We will also arrange our sections winter programme, bring your suggestions
Saturday Walks
Sat, 23 Oct 2010, 13:05
Out
nether heyford
NETHER HEYFORD has the largest village green in the county. We will take a walk along the brook. Meet in the bus station for bus SC D3 at 1.05pm
NETHER HEYFORD has the largest village green in the county. We will take a walk along the brook. Meet in the bus station for bus SC D3 at 1.05pm
Astronomy
Mon, 25 Oct 2010, 19:30
HR
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. Guests welcome.
Section members can showcase their interests and results. With a chance to discuss observations, events and theories over a cup of tea and biscuits. Guests welcome.
Archaeology & History
Tue, 26 Oct 2010, 19:30
HR
history on holiday
A talk by David Thomas and Brian Osborne
A talk by David Thomas and Brian Osborne
Photography
Wed, 27 Oct 2010, 20:00
HR
cornwall cup
Natural History competition. Three projected images, slide and/or digital. Round 1of 3 8.00pm start.
Natural History competition. Three projected images, slide and/or digital. Round 1of 3 8.00pm start.
Zoology
Thu, 28 Oct 2010, 14:30
HR
wildlife of the scottish flows
A presentation featuring the wildlife and landscape of this wild and beautiful location. 2.30pm start
A presentation featuring the wildlife and landscape of this wild and beautiful location. 2.30pm start
Saturday Walks
Sat, 30 Oct 2010, 12:45
Out
harlestone
Another venue we haven't visited for a long time is the village of HARLESTONE. Meet in the bus station for bus SC 96 at 12.45pm,*.
Another venue we haven't visited for a long time is the village of HARLESTONE. Meet in the bus station for bus SC 96 at 12.45pm,*.
* Where: [HR = Humfrey Rooms, Out = See details]