Club activities

Lectures

Members are reminded that this is always an opportunity to display any exhibits or give news of interest to members (not necessarily related to the talk).


President's Lecture by Dr G Moss (after AGM)

History of the Borough in maps

Maps can portray much more than just the topographical location of places. The comparison of a location over time may tell us more of its history.


John Price

Comets and their historical impact

The appearance of comets is usually unpredictable and in the past has been considered a sign of significance - usually an omen of death. They were recorded by the ancient Chinese and illustrated on the Bayeux Tapestry.


John Dicker

Let's pretend it's Summer - Flora of Chalk Downlands

John Dicker will be giving a talk on the flora of the local chalk downlands.


Walks, excursions, etc

Visit to Guildford

Meet at 11.00am in the castle grounds or if wet in Guildford Museum (Castle Arch, Quarry Street). In the morning the two options are to look at the museum or visit the Guildford House Gallery (155 High Street). In the afternoon we plan to visit Dapdune Wharf in Wharf Road. (This is a National Trust property, admission for non-members is £3.50).