Fixing samples in preparation for embedding & sectioning. In this series of three meetings Mike will cover the method behind the making of most microscope slides. This, the method behinf the making of most microscope slides. This, the first of three sessions, will deal with fixation - why is it necessary, and how is it done?

A themed competition for up to three digital and/or print images per member per round. entries in this round to illustrate 'wheels'

Sean Karley will continue his series of talks about The Plant Kingdom. He will try to cover all aspects of Botany

The round where the winners from the previous three rounds of our pictorial images competition vie for the trophy. with an invited judge.

Many different and sometimes surprising substances show differently and often very spectacularly under the microscope with polarisation. Tonight will be an opportunity to try out different techniques and samples for polarization effects under the compound microscope

Alan will gives us the benefit of his wide experience to show us how to take good still life images

Don will talk about his experience as a petroleum geologist in the Persian Gulf and will talk about the discovery and delivery of oil to the surface

a meeting comprising member contributions on various astronomy themes. 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. if you have a special interest and would like to participate as a speaker please let the secretary know beforehand.

The round where the winners from the previous three rounds of our Print 'colour Print' and 'Digital Art print' competitions vie for the annual trophy with an invited judge.

a rare chance to take a close look at the society's historic butterfly collection