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2012 Programme
January Saturday 14 2:00 to 5:00pm Workshop Lichens Prof. Maurice Moss
February Saturday 11 2:00 to 5:00pm L V Martin Lecture “Diagnostic Radioentomology: An ideal tool for entomologists who prefer non-invasive methods for their research” Mark Greco
March Tuesday 13 6:00 to 8:00pm Annual General Meeting
April Tuesday 10 6:00 to 8:00pm Gossip Meeting “Objects for the stereomicroscope” introduced by Lewis Woolnough
May Friday 11 to Monday 14 Marine Microscopy Weekend Dale Fort F.S.C. Pembrokeshire. Further details from Carel Sartory, email carel.sartory@orange.fr.
May Tuesday 15 6:00 to 8:00pm Presidential Address Mr P Greaves will deliver his 3rd Presidential Address
May Friday 18 to Sunday 20 Go-it-alone residential microscopy event at Belstead House, near Ipswich, Suffolk. Further details from Dennis Fullwood, telephone 020 8870 6355, or preferably by email, to meetings@quekett.org May Saturday 26 Excursion to Wimbledon Common Further details from Dennis Fullwood, telephone 020 8870 6355, or preferably by email, to meetings@quekett.org
June Tuesday 12 6:00 to 8:00pm Gossip Meeting “Geological Slides” introduced by Bryan Tabor
June Saturday 16 2:00 to 5:00pm Young Scientists Day Pond dipping in the NHM Wildlife Garden followed by examining the catch in the Angela Marmont Centre.
July Tuesday 10 6:00 to 8:00pm Gossip Meeting “Quekett Club History” introduced by Tony Dutton with magic lantern slides from the archive.
July Saturday 14 10:00am to 17:00pm Excursion/workshop on Botany Based in Brookwood Village Hall (Surrey). For further details and booking contact Dennis Fullwood, telephone 020 8870 6355, or preferably email meetings@quekett.org
August Saturday 11 Excursion to Warnham LNR & Millpond. We are returning to this popular venue at the interesting and varied nature reserve, near Horsham, West Sussex. A marquee will be available to set up equipment and examine the catch. For details or booking, contact Graham Matthews, telephone 01403 256478 or email secretary@quekett.org
August Tuesday 14 6:00 to 8:00pm Gossip Meeting “My latest microscopical acquisition” introduced by Bill Boorn
September Tuesday 11 6:00 to 8:00pm M C Cooke Lecture “Forensic Entomology: the development of insects as evidence” by Dr Martin Hall
September Sunday 16 10:00am to 4:00pm Horniman Museum, Forest Hill. A behind the scenes visit. For further details and booking contact Dennis Fullwood, telephone 020 8870 6355, or preferably email meetings@quekett.org
October Saturday 6 10:30am to 4:00pm Annual Exhibition Held in the Dorothea Bate Room of The Natural History Museum. Further details can be found in the Spring 2012 issue of the Bulletin.
October Saturday 20 10:00am to 4:00pm Microscopium – The Microscopist’s Fair St Stephens Church Hall, St Albans. The Quekett sales event, with both individual members sales tables and dealers stands. Further information from James Rider, 21 Sowerberry Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4YB, or email treasurer@quekett.org
November Saturday 10 2:00 to 5:00pm Workshop “Getting the best from your microscope” led by Pam Hamer
December Saturday 8 2:00 to 5:00pm Christmas Quiz followed by Lecture “Fossils under the Microscope” by Brian Davidson
The following meetings have been arranged by other groups and organisations in addition to the main Club Programme, but all members of the QMC are most welcome. All enquiries must be directed to the local organiser.
March 3 South Thames Discussion Group Annual Meeting, Lectures followed by Gossip Meeting. Morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon tea available. Details from Mrs J Bingley, Eaton Farm, Miles Lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2ED. Please enclose a SAE.
March 10 Reading Convention St Peter’s Church Hall, Reading Lectures, displays and sales. Further details available from Mr M Woof, telephone 01686 640148, email mike.woof@btinternet.com, or kit@myxie.co.uk. April 14 Midland Members Meeting September 15 Haling Dene Centre, Penkridge, Staffs. Gossip meeting followed by lectures. Coffee & tea available, but members must make their own arrangements for lunch. . Further details available from Mr M Woof, telephone 01686 640148, email mike.woof@btinternet.com.
April tba Langton Matravers Meeting, Dorset
October tba Gossip meetings. Please see Spring issue of the Bulletin for further details or write to Mr D Stevens, Anderida, Toms Field Road, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3HN. Please enclose a SAE.
June 24 Northampton Natural History Society Microscopy Section Annual Exhibition NNHS Headquarters, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, NN1 1LD. For further information contact C T Sampson by email to cytod@ntlworld.com
August 24 Microscopists Weekend To 27 An open DIY weekend at Rhyd-y-creuau F.S.C. near Betys-y-coed in Snowdonia. . Further details available from Mr M Woof, telephone 01686 640148, email mike.woof@btinternet.com
Please note:
Unless otherwise stated, all QMC Lectures and Gossip Meetings take place in the Dorothea Bate Room (formerly the Demonstration Room) of the Palaeontology Wing at the Natural History Museum, London.
Please refer to the Bulletin and this members area of the Website for updates on the Programme and for details of forthcoming workshops.
Any enquiries regarding the CONTENT of this Programme should be addressed to the Meetings Secretary (Not to the Subscription Manager): Mr Dennis Fullwood, 95 Balvernie Grove, Southfields, London, SW18 5RQ Telephone: 0208 870 6355 E-mail: meetings@quekett.org