THE NNHS GLASS SLIDES OF FLOWERS. We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides of mostly local flowers taken by society members on trips and walks etc in the first quarter of the last century.
EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS. The society has a number of important collections including - butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at our extensive collections, to draw, study them or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us conserving or documenting you would be welcome
TELESCOPIC TOPICS 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. Guests are very welcome.
BOTANY –PART 2 - STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF LEAVES by Mike Asquith. Mike will discuss the structure and functions of leaves. We will then look at sections and fresh samples under the microscope. Please bring a selection of leaves we can study at the meeting.
CORNWALL CUP A competition for natural history images as per PAGB rules 2018. Up to three projected images per round allowed. Round 3 of 3.
AN ABERRANT BOTANIST VISITING VENEZUELA. Seán will talk about his and Ann’s holiday looking at the flowers and the other sights in the country.
WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE WEATHER? Our monthly meeting to discuss all weather and climate issues past present and future. All are welcome.
LOOKING AT IMAGES, AN APPROACH TO JUDGING by John Tilsley. An introduction for those of you who are contemplating becoming a judge, and secondly, and as importantly, an exploration and explanation of the judging process for those of you who enter competitions. A recorded talk from the PAGB.
THE NNHS GLASS SLIDES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides taken by society members on trips and walks etc in the first quarter of the last century.
EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS. The society has a number of important collections including - butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at our extensive collections, to draw, study them or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us conserving or documenting you would be welcome
SKYLAB - NASA'S OFTEN FORGOTTEN TRIUMPH by John Dunthorne from Cleethorpes & District Astronomical Society. John looks at the origins of the Skylab concept, how it nearly met with complete disaster during launch and had to be rescued by astronauts and how it was ultimately a huge triumph. Guests are very welcome.
ROTIFERS by John Smith. Rotifers are another huge group of tiny animals found in most ponds, lakes and, sometimes, puddles. Discover something of their variety and structure as well as looking for them in samples of pond water. Bring along some water whether from a pond, bird bath or puddle to search for rotifers, which we can try to identify.