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The “Active” Ice Moon Enceladus, Is Life A Possibility? – Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

by Dr Rachael Hamp of the Open University. Rachael is a chemist originally and her PhD was on determining geochemical  cycles in Enceladus' subsurface using modelling and simulations. Rachael is currently working on a post doctorate on making extraterrestrial ices. 

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The Two Popes

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

From the writer of the Academy Award-winning Bohemian Rhapsody, Darkest Hour, and The Theory of Everything , comes the play that sparked a major motion picture.

Eden Mobility Macmillan Coffee Morning!

Eden Mobility 7 The Parade, Northampton, Northants, United Kingdom

Come in for a coffee, cake and donate to a very worthy cause! 

Sands Of Time – Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

By James Kerwin. James' talk was postponed from January. Throughout 2019, James visited three Ghost towns that were left abandoned in the desert, Kilmanskop, Elizabeth Bay, Al Madam - in this talk we look at challenges he faced along the path to capturing beautiful shots. Presented by zoom but meeting also in Humfrey Rooms, Guests Welcome. 

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Trainers: a global obsession – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The training shoe has been around for over 100 years but in the last 50 years it has developed into a multibillion dollar global industry. In this exhibition we take a closer look at the design, technology, cultural influences and environmental impact of the trainer and showcase our own trainer collection, the largest owned by a public institution.

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Bob Dawson: A retrospective – Northampton Museum And Art Gallery

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Bob Dawson worked as a sculptor and art tutor for over 50 years. Based in a studio in Wollaston, Northamptonshire this celebrated and prolific sculptor’s practice involved both the naturalistic and beautifully abstract. Dawson’s work creates a serenity and quietness in which to contemplate the shifting and changing nature of life.

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Technique – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

This exhibition, for all ages, explores the processes artists go through to produce their work and the techniques they employ. Technique provides an opportunity to look beyond the artist and subject matter and gain a greater understanding into how artworks are created across a variety of media. On display will be a wide cross-section of works from our Fine Art collection including drawings, prints oil paintings, sculpture and watercolours as well as key pieces from our collections of Textile Art and Studio Pottery

Comedy Crate at The Bradlaugh

The Charles Bradlaugh 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Featuring: Foxdog Studios, Mark Cram, Mike Cox, Celya AB

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Elders dance sessions Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Thursday 8 September - Thursday 1 December (no session 20, 27 October and 3 November) 1 - 2pm £40 for the 10 week course Do you love to dance? Come and move with us in this creative, relaxed contemporary dance session for the over 65s. Open to participants from all backgrounds and abilities who are able to move independently, this is a great opportunity to experience the enjoyment of dance and be creative together whilst gaining the physical and mental benefits from participating in dance.Everyone is welcome! The sessions run weekly on a Thursday from 1pm-2pm with the opportunity to stay for a post session cuppa in the café. Sessions are delivered by Dancemind. Sign up now for the next 10-week term!

The Humfreys Of Thorpe Mandeville – Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Recorded highlights of the 2019 Humfrey Lecture - as presented by David Humfrey - son of Dr Stuart and Mrs Lysbeth Humfrey, who gifted the Humfrey Rooms to the Natural History Society in 1957 

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Mini museum explorers – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Friday 16 September – Friday 21 October 10.15 - 11.45am £4 per child per session and £24 for a series ticket (includes refreshments) Join us for hands-on fun sessions for the under-fives. Explore the museum with stories, music and art and craft activities, whilst making new friends and creating memories in an engaging and family-friendly environment. With a different theme and activities each week. These sessions are for pre-school children (2-5 years) and their parent and carers. Booking essential as places are limited.

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