Entomology Field Meeting

Leader: Mark Spencer,

Location: Martin Down Nature Reserve.

Map Ref. SU 037201,

We will meet in the car park off the A354 Salisbury to Blandford road. Our walk over the site will be fairly flat, though be aware of loose stones on paths.  We will walk the Chalk Downland side of the site first, returning to the cars for lunch ( at about 13.00hrs.) then those that wish to continue, will cross the road to the Vernditch side, where the site is mostly a Woodland habitat for the afternoon session, which should end back at the vehicles by about 15.30 to 16.00 Hrs.

Stout Walking Boots (not wellingtons !) a walking stick if required, food and drink if staying for lunch ( water definitely). Camera, binoculars and a good pocket lens if you have one.

N.B. – NO BUTTERFLY NETS ARE ALLOWED ON THIS SITE WITHOUT PERMITS !!

Botany Field Meeting

Leader:  Malcolm Hadley,

Location: Minchington Cross,

Map Ref: E118 ST 956 166

Early Spring Flowers, including Toothwort and Early Purple Orchid. Some steep slopes.  Height change 70 metres approx.  Stout footwear recommended.

 

Turkmenistan

Speaker: Dr Jonathan Edwards

A little known state in Central Asia with a diverse environment and rich culture

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Speaker: Dr John Hoyle

Dr John Hoyle is a retired consultant anaesthetist, and will be talking about the work the Air ambulance does in getting to out of the way locations.

Botany Field Meeting

Leader: Mike Downing,

Location Garston Wood,

Level walking through this nature reserve (distance: c5km, height change 52 metres),

Map (E118) Ref: SU 003 194

 

Geology Field Meeting

Leader: Ray Chapman,

Location: Kimmeridge. BH20 5PE,

Visit museum and look at the bay. Map Ref. SY915 796,

£8 entrance, £5 Beach Car Park

How Astronomy has Changed

Speaker: Dr Lilian Hobbs

Lilian has a computer science doctorate from Southampton Uni, and her work since then has involved designing database software. Her interest in astronomy has been a long-time passion. Over the years technology and theoretical understanding have given us a progressively deeper knowledge of astronomy.

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Future Technologies for Humanity over 100-10,000 years

Speaker: Brendan Macnamara

With exponential growth in Energy sources, Genetics, Robotics, and Space Travel we will master the Solar System and Human longevity. This is an optimistic view of the road to amazing futures.