Northampton BID

Instant Digital Image Battle
2022-03-16 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Our annual photo matching competition with Northampton Camera Club. An invited Judge will join us for an entertaining evening, and to give an infomative critique of each photo. Hosted by Northamptonshire Natural History Society at the Humfrey Rooms.

An Introduction To Metamorphic Rocks
2022-03-17 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD
Sue Barker will introduce us to metamorphic rocks and the mechanisms by which they are formed. Starting with a talk we will then be able to take a close up at specimens from the wide range of metamorphic rocks in the society’s collection

Cornwall Cup
2022-03-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
A competition for members to submit natural history photos as per PAGB rules 2018. Up to three projected images per member per round allowed. Round 3 of 3

Telescopic Topics
2022-03-28 19:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Meeting will be held over Zoom. Visitors and guests welcome. 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.

Print Competition
2022-03-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Up to 3 entries per member per round for each of the four competitions. Mono General, Monochrome Portrait (Vic Seaton Cup), Colour Print (Jubilee Cup), Digital Art (print)

Microscopic Life In Sphagnum
2022-04-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
A practical Introduction into what to look for through the microscope. mosses are full of microscopic life and offer a fascinating subject.

Set Subject Competition
2022-04-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
A themed competition for up to three digital and/or print images per member per round. Entries in this round to illustrate ‘reflections’

Underwood Cup Final
2022-04-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
The round where the winners from the previous Three rounds of our practical images competition vie for the trophy. With an invited judge.

My Travels Through My Lens And The Eye Of A Photographer
2022-04-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
My Travels Through My lens And The Eye Of A Photographer by Colin Dixon. I have had a huge opportunity to travel with my work and personal life. As a photographer at heart this is my story of these trips through my love of landscape, cityscape and street photography.

Geological Diagrams And Sections
2022-04-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Bob Purser and Sue Barker will present some of the geological diagrams and sections which are used to illustrate geological processes and are used when interpreting geological maps

Observing Nebula and Galaxy Clusters
2022-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Observing Nebula And Galaxy Clusters by Owen Brazell. We welcome back Owen who is no stranger to NNHS, he is a keen and experience observer.

Colour Prints Finals - Jubilee Cup and Digital Art Print
2022-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
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.

Pond Life Under The Microscope - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society & Field Club, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD
The pond is a very rich ecosystem, with rick pickings for the microscopist. Bring your own samples to look at and share. Guests welcome

Northamptonshire Night - Northamptonshire Waterways - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-06-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
This is the evening where we look at member’s photos taken for this year’s Northamptonshire project – photos of Northamptonshire’s Waterways – rivers, streams and canals.

Aerial Photography - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-06-09 14:30 - 17:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Northampton in the 1930s and 40s looked very different from today… high resolution aerial photographs taken at the time show many intriguing landmarks and buildings which have long since disappeared… there will be an opportunity to examine these aerial photographs in detail on the big screen to show and identify areas of the town as it used to be.

History Of The Space Age - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-06-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
By Robert Christy. Topics connected with the history of the Space Age, tracking satellites or analysing the more-secret aspects of activity in orbit, Guests are welcome to this meeting on this interesting topic

Monopod Competition - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-06-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
The last meeting of our programme is our annual set subject competition depicting Religious Subjects from any faith. A competition held in honour of Mrs Humfrey’s interest in church photography. up to three entries per person, any mix of prints or projected images.
Trophy Presentations – the evening concludes with the presentation of the annual trophies.

Steam Northants - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-06-21 09:30 - 14:30 | University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PH, United Kingdom
(Science technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) This is an event being run at Northampton University for children in year 6 to 13. we are currently liaising with the University to see what our involvement can be. More information will be provided to section leaders as it becomes available

The Annual Exhibition of Microscopy - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-06-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
The annual exhibition of microscopy, including sales, exhibits, talks and photo competition. This is an opportunity to meet with and also to see what’s on offer in the way of sales items. why not bring along an exhibit of your own? Sales and exhibits in the morning and lecture in the afternoon. Guests are very welcome. Please contact Mike Gibson on stmarysmrg@yahoo.com for further information

Telescopic Topics - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-06-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
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. Visitors and guests welcome.

Negretti and Zambra - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-08-24 19:30 - 22:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
A presentation by society President Mike Longman in memory of recently deceased member, Roger Warren. Detailing two of the greatest photographers and scientific instrument makers of the Victorian Age. followed by Leeuwenhoek and his microscopes, a short video and presentation by Mike Gibson.

Informal Photographic Meeting - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-08-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Come along to have a chat, show some of your photos or get help with equipment and/or software. Bring your camera! If the weather is nice we may venture outside to take some photos

All About Plants - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-09-01 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Sean Karley will start a series of talks about The Plant Kingdom. He will try to cover all aspects of Botany.

Is The Amazon Rain Forest Already Doomed? - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-09-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
A quick look at the latest research prediction, and the reality on the ground. This meeting will be held in the Humfrey rooms, guests welcome.

Curation Group - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-09-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
We meet fortnightly to work on the Society’s Collections, cleaning and sorting them and making databases to facilitate use of them. No previous experience needed, all are welcome. come and have a real “hands-on” pleasure with some fascinating objects.

Leeuwenhoak Day - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-09-07 10:30 - 15:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
In association with BBC Radio Northampton. A special drop in all-day event, celebrating the life and work of Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek. There will be short videos, exhibitions and opportunities to use microscopes to explore the hidden world around us. This is a free event open to all members, friends and visitors to the Humfrey Rooms.

How To Measure Orbits - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-09-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
by Jane Clark PhD Physics 1981. Measure solar system objects and their movements for yourself. Asteroids and planets follow predictable paths where orbital parameters can be used to predict future possible collisions, a bit of maths might be needed, guests welcome.

Tracey Lund Wildlife Photography - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-09-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Tracey will give us a showcase of images from her tour around the Falklland islands with some stories and experiences along the way. Tracey will be presenting by Zoom, but there will also be an opportunity to participate in the meeting in the Humfrey Rooms as normal.

The Map That Amazed The World! - Northamptonshire Natural History
2022-09-15 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Sue Barker will introduce us to the oceanographers and geologists including the under-recognised Marie Tharp who mapped the deep oceans providing the base map onto which plates and oceanic ridges were plotted

Curation Group - Northamptonshire Natural History Society
2022-09-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
We meet fortnightly to work on the Society’s Collections, cleaning and sorting them and making databases to facilitate use of them. No previous experience needed. all are welcome. come and have a real “hands-on” pleasure with some fascinating objects.
