Some Aspects of the NNHS Historic Microscope Slide Collections by Mike Gibson. Mike will introduce us to some of the wonders of the Society's microscope slide collections. Ranging from slides made in Victorian times to modern examples
Underwood Cup A competition for members to submit pictorial images on any subject. Up to three projected images allowed per member. Round 2 of 3.
Selenitein the Land of the Spaghetti Western by Sean Karley. The area of Spaina round Almeria is used for extraction of Selenite and Gypsum. It also produces some very interesting plant species, and some of them do not occur anywhere else in the World. A photographic tour of the region featuring its flora and geology.
What's Going on with The Weather? Has Global Warming Come toan End. President Trump has ordered the National Atmospheric and Space Administration (NASA) to stop monitoring the atmosphere and to destroy its climate monitoring satellites. At the same time the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have had their funding dramatically reduced. What does this mean for ClimateChange?
EXPLORING THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTIONS. The society has 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.
Christmas Activities, Time For a Bit of Astronomical Fun. The season of goodwill. the skies are dark, more opportunity for observing, weather permitting. But tonight, we celebrate with festive cheer! Feel free to bring seasonal nibbles. Guests are very welcome
Christmas Workshop An In-House Practical Evening. Depending on the weather and what the members want on the night, we will either take images in the Humfrey Rooms or out around the town centre. Bring your camera etc. Please check our web site www.nnhs.info/Whats-On/ nearer the date for meeting details
My Journey Into Street Photography This Wide Ranging Subject. by Mike Walsh. He will talk about: how he became interested in street photography, and his sources of inspiration. The pitfalls along the way and the myths perpetrated often by other photographers. His growth in confidence and the joy of his rekindled enthusiasm.
Starchin Foods by Mike Asquith. Mike continues his annual exploration of the season's foods. Starch is the material whereby plants store energy. That energy store can be plundered by animals (especially man) as a food source. Starch also makes an interesting subject for microscopy. You may bring seasonal nibbles to share or study under the microscope.
The Geology of South Devon. Devon marble features in Northampton's splendid Victorian Guildhall and Bob Purser will describe the conditions underwhich this limestone was laid down during the Devonian period, the geology between Torquay in the south and emplaced Dartmoor granite in the north and the covering Triassic red sandstones seen in the railway cuttings at Dawlish and Teignmouth.