Week of Events
Monday, January 19, 2026
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January 19, 2026 -CURATION
CURATION
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.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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January 20, 2026 -MICROSCOPY
MICROSCOPY
MAKING SLIDES OF EVERYDAY MATERIALS Different materials often need slightly different treatment. We shall look at various everyday items and decide how best to make a preparation of the item or substance for studying under the microscope.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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January 21, 2026 -PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY
PRINT COMPETITION - COLOUR AND MONO This year, as agreed at the AGM, the competition will consist of a colour and a mono competition. Up to 4 entries per member per round for each of the competitions. Round 2 of 3.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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January 22, 2026 -ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORY
ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORY
A FAMILY THROUGH OLD GLASS SLIDES We take a first look at a set of large format monochrome glass slides of what appears to be a family and their surroundings taken possibly at the very beginning of the last century.
Friday, January 23, 2026
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January 23, 2026 -ASTRONOMY
ASTRONOMY
STARGAZING EVENING Please check our web site for further details and location. A chance to look through a selection of our telescopes at celestial objects. Meeting is weather dependent.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
No events on this day.
