Northamptonshire Natural History Society

THE NNHS GLASS SLIDES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides taken by society members on trips and walks etc in the first quarter of the last century.

SET SUBJECT COMPETITION. This year there is only one round of this competition - subject this year is: “People at Work”. Invited Judge.

BEACH SAND REVISITED by Ian Wilson. Last year we looked at beach sand and concentrated on the Foraminifera. This year we will look more closely at other organisms likely to be found in beach sand, molluscs, bryozoans, ostracods and others. There will be a range of sand samples to look at under the microscope and, hopefully you will be inspired to collect some sand if you are visiting a beach over the summer.

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

FASCINATING FLORA by Seán Karley. Seán has travelled to many places around the world and seen a large range of flora. He presents an illustrated talk on some of the more interesting specimens he has seen.

GEOLOGICAL HEROES: JAMES HUTTON 1726-1797. James Hutton born and educated in Scotland was named the Father of Modern Geology as he sought to apply scientific principles to the world he observed, arguing that the world was older than previously understood. Bob Purser will introduce the principles he put forward and follow some of his epic journeys across Scotland.

CRITIQUING NIGHT. Members should bring in up to 2 digital images or prints onthe night.   The images can be any they would likecritiqued, or maybe ones they are thinking of entering into a future competition. Each person in turn will be asked to critique an image and to discuss how it maybe improved.  This isn’t a competitionbut an opportunity to practice critiquing and to learn from our own and eachother's images.. Meeting 4 of 4.

ROTIFERS by John Smith. Rotifers are another huge group of tiny animals found in most ponds, lakes and, sometimes, puddles. Discover something of their variety and structure as well as looking for them in samples of pond water. Bring along some water whether from a pond, bird bath or puddle to search for rotifers, which we can try to identify.

SKYLAB - NASA'S OFTEN FORGOTTEN TRIUMPH by John Dunthorne from Cleethorpes & District Astronomical Society. John looks at the origins of the Skylab concept, how it nearly met with complete disaster during launch and had to be rescued by astronauts and how it was ultimately a huge triumph. Guests are very welcome.