GEOLOGY

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

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.

BOTANY –PART 2 - STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF LEAVES by Mike Asquith. Mike will discuss the structure and functions of leaves. We will then look at sections and fresh samples under the microscope. Please bring a selection of leaves we can study at the meeting.

CORNWALL CUP A competition for natural history images as per PAGB rules 2018. Up to three projected images per round allowed. Round 3 of 3.

AN ABERRANT BOTANIST VISITING VENEZUELA. Seán will talk about his and Ann’s holiday looking at the flowers and the other sights in the country.

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