The Seventh Masters of Print - Salon Des Refuses The Masters of Print exhibition is restricted to 60 prints and this makes acceptance particularly difficult. Many excellent photographers and many excellent prints were unlucky and this Salon des Refuses consists of 65 unmounted A3 prints with comments by many of the photographers.
What is Fracking and Why it is Used in the Oil and Gas Industry? Don Munn will look at the geological processes involved in the storage of oil and gas and the science of well drilling. What are the environmental risks from fracking and is it a risk to our water supply and does it cause earthquakes? As the case for fracking once again is taken up by politicians, Don is uniquely qualified to answer all of these questions.
The NNHS Glass Slides We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides taken around the county and further afield by society members on trips and walks etc in the first quarter of the last century.
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