Science and Natural History-Programme-2011 to 2012

 

Monday  5th September 2011
Birds in the garden

We start with a DVD on birds, then Ron has brought some of his lovely paintings of birds, see how many you can identify.

Monday  3rd October
The RSPB and Newport Wetlands      Lynette Jones
In Newport an area of farmland has been transformed into reed beds, thuscreating an important home for wildlife and a place where some unusual birds can be seen.

There will be a sale of last years RNIL Christmas cards.

Monday  7th November 2011
A Nature Trek in Argentina      Colin Titcombe

In this illustrated talk Colin will transport us to the other side of the word and introduce us to a number of interesting plants and animals.

Monday  7th December 2011
Earth without the Moon

Bob Taylor-Heard has put together a DVD based on a TV programme, it explains why the Moon is essential for our existence.

Monday 9th January 2012
TBA

Monday 6th February 2012
My experience with Solar Panels    Rodney Imrie

Rodney will tell us how he generates his own heat and light and sells electricity to the National Grid!.

Monday 5th March 2012
Medieval Medicine      Adrianne Jones

In medieval times Welsh physicians were famous for their herbal remedies. Today we still use extracts from plants in many of our medicines.

Monday  2nd April 2012
More memories of the Science Group     Ron Lapthorn

The slide show will be followed at 12.30 by a hot and cold buffet lunch at the White Hart.

£8.50 per person, eat as much as you like.

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 May 14th   The Black Mountain Falconry Abergavenny.

 

June 11th   Morgan Motor Company.

 

July 2nd      Swansea . Our annual day at the seaside