EXOPLANETS by Rodney Buckland from the Open University. An exoplanet is any planet beyond our solar system. Most of them orbit other stars, but some free-floating exoplanets, called rogue planets, are untethered to any star. We’ve confirmed more than 5,800 exoplanets out of the billions that we believe exist. Guests are very welcome.

SPECIALISED INSECT BODY PARTS - SESSION 2 by Kevin Rowley. Kevin will be showing us other marvels of evolution within the insect kingdom using specimens, fresh samples and slides from the society’s collection.

BUILDING STONES WALK : THE GEOLOGY OF NORTHAMPTON’S MARKET SQUARE. Bob Purser will lead a walk around the historic square. We will find the oldest and the youngest rocks, lots of varieties of Mid-Jurassic geology, identify some fossils and depositional structures and a some examples of exotic rocks. We will meet at the Humfrey Rooms and finish with a cup of tea.

THE KETTERING DISTRICT NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY WALLIS COLLECTION IMAGES. A selection of scanned large format glass monochrome images of varied locations and subjects taken around the start of the last century.

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.

WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE WEATHER? Our monthly meeting to discuss all weather and climate issues past present and future. All are welcome.

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.

BOTANY - PART 4 - THE FLOWER by Mike Asquith. A look at the structures of the various parts of the angiosperm flower, from prepared slides and fresh material. Feel free to bring your own samples to explore under the microscope.

IMPROMPTU PHOTOGRAPHIC NIGHTS. Come along with your camera gear. Subject to be agreed on the night and may be Post Processing (Photoshop), Still Life, Studio Flash, AV, or anything else you would like to cover. Guests are very welcome to join us where we will gladly assist with photographic queries.

SPECIAL OUTING BY VINTAGE 1946 EX-NORTHAMPTON CORPORATION TRANSPORT BUS by arrangement with Northampton Transport Heritage. Northampton to Wellingborough for a visit to the Museum and the nearby Swanspool Gardens. Donations towards the upkeep of all NTH historic vehicles will be invited. Members and friends welcomed. Advance booking required. Further details from Don Kennedy / donkennedy@f2s.com / 020 8567 4397 / 07399 261162.