FASCINATING FLORA by Seán Karley. Seán has travelled to many places around the world and seen a large range of flora. He presents an illustrated talk on some of the more interesting specimens he has seen.
WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE WEATHER? Our monthly meeting to discuss all weather and climate issues past present and future. All are welcome.
BEACH SAND REVISITED by Ian Wilson. Last year we looked at beach sand and concentrated on the Foraminifera. This year we will look more closely at other organisms likely to be found in beach sand, molluscs, bryozoans, ostracods and others. There will be a range of sand samples to look at under the microscope and, hopefully you will be inspired to collect some sand if you are visiting a beach over the summer.
SET SUBJECT COMPETITION. This year there is only one round of this competition - subject this year is: “People at Work”. Invited Judge.
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.
POLLEN by Mike Asquith. As well as being the cause of untold suffering for many over the summer, pollen can be a beautiful and varied subject for the microscope and making slides can be surprisingly easy. We will look at some pictures of pollen, and consider its structure and function before making slides from our own samples. Please bring flowers!
CORNWALL CUP – FINAL The final round where the winners from the previous three rounds of our natural history images competition battle for the trophy. Invited Judge.
GRAND HOUSES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AND BEYOND. The society has in its collections a number of photographic albums dating back from the creation of the society in 1876. This is a selection of those images that have been scanned, featuring grand houses, mostly from Northamptonshire but some less local.
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. On cooler days door may be closed, please ring doorbell to top right.
NORTHAMPTON PARKS and a RECORDED LECTURE - Members images taken on the subject of Northants Parks postponed from last May and a PAGB recorded lecture by Sue O’Connell - THE WILD EAST- TRAVELS TO MONGOLIA.