November 2015 Lectures
The Next 50 Years in Space
3rd November 2015
Jerry Stone, FBIS
October 4th 1957 marked the beginning of the Space Age, with the launch of Sputnik 1, followed, less than 4 years later, on April 12th 1961, with the launch of Yuri Gagarin, followed later by the USA moon landing in July 1969.
In this lecture Jerry presents his view of the next 50 years in Space - what the future may hold.
Jerry has appeared on TV and in radio as a space expert, and has witnessed space launches from Cape Canaveral. He is a Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society, President of the Mars Society UK and Founder of the Sir Arthur Clarke Awards.
His book, “One Small Step” is presented as the scrapbook of a young space enthusiast whose grandfather worked in Mission Control at the time of Apollo 11.
In this lecture Jerry presents his view of the next 50 years in Space - what the future may hold.
Jerry has appeared on TV and in radio as a space expert, and has witnessed space launches from Cape Canaveral. He is a Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society, President of the Mars Society UK and Founder of the Sir Arthur Clarke Awards.
His book, “One Small Step” is presented as the scrapbook of a young space enthusiast whose grandfather worked in Mission Control at the time of Apollo 11.
Waterloo : The Battle for Europe
10th November 2015
Major Gordon Corrigan, MBE
Waterloo was the culmination of twenty-two years of almost continual warfare, where Britain was the one constant obstacle to French ambitions of world domination; it was Britain who financed the seven coalitions formed to fight the French, Britain who blockaded France, captured her colonies, and cut off her trade, culminating in the Battle of Waterloo.
Gordon’s lecture examines anew this final campaign, placing it in the political, economic, social and military context of the times. It analyses the tactics of the various armies, and looks at the abilities and the characters of the men who led them
Gordon Corrigan was commissioned from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, in 1962 and was an officer of the permanent cadre of the Royal Gurkha Rifles before leaving the army in 1998, to become a professional historian. He now has more than 8 books to his name and appearances in three television series.
Gordon’s lecture examines anew this final campaign, placing it in the political, economic, social and military context of the times. It analyses the tactics of the various armies, and looks at the abilities and the characters of the men who led them
Gordon Corrigan was commissioned from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, in 1962 and was an officer of the permanent cadre of the Royal Gurkha Rifles before leaving the army in 1998, to become a professional historian. He now has more than 8 books to his name and appearances in three television series.
Future Oceans : A Sea of Hope or Despair
17th November 2015
Professor Callum Roberts
Callum’s research has shown that a wave of biodiversity loss is engulfing marine and coastal eco-systems. He is best known for his work on marine reserves, protected areas and assessing rates of recovery of fish and other animals after protection has been introduced.
Callum is a marine conservation biologist in the Environment Department of the University of York. He has advised the US, British and Caribbean governments on the creation of marine reserves. He was awarded a Pew Fellowship in Marine conservation in 2000 to tackle obstacles to implementing marine reserves, and in 2001 he was awarded a Fellowship in Conservation Biology at Harvard University. In 2002 he received the Marsh Award for conservation Biology from the Zoological Society of London.
Callum is a marine conservation biologist in the Environment Department of the University of York. He has advised the US, British and Caribbean governments on the creation of marine reserves. He was awarded a Pew Fellowship in Marine conservation in 2000 to tackle obstacles to implementing marine reserves, and in 2001 he was awarded a Fellowship in Conservation Biology at Harvard University. In 2002 he received the Marsh Award for conservation Biology from the Zoological Society of London.
Incendiary History: The Story of Fireworks
24th November 2015
Keith Offord
Vast expanses of wild country comprising rugged mountains, volcanoes and lakes make Iceland one of the most scenically interesting countries to visit and during summer it is the breeding ground of a sumptuous array of bird species such as red-throated and northern divers in vibrant summer plumage, red-necked phalarope, harlequin duck, Barrows goldeneye, whooper swan, snow bunting, gyr falcon plus a host of waders and seabirds. All this is set against one of the most impressive backdrops imaginable and this photographic exploration cannot fail to whet the appetite.
Keith Offord is a professional ornithologist and photographer and established an interest in birds at an early age, pursuing this wherever he was living. He has a particular interest in raptors and graduated from Liverpool University with a degree in Zoology.
His photography has taken him all over the world and has received substantial acknowledgement. Each year he presents his work at national events such as the Bird Fair and travels all over the UK giving lectures to photographic, wildlife and bird societies. In addition, he regularly publishes photographs and writes articles in various bird and wildlife magazines.
Keith Offord is a professional ornithologist and photographer and established an interest in birds at an early age, pursuing this wherever he was living. He has a particular interest in raptors and graduated from Liverpool University with a degree in Zoology.
His photography has taken him all over the world and has received substantial acknowledgement. Each year he presents his work at national events such as the Bird Fair and travels all over the UK giving lectures to photographic, wildlife and bird societies. In addition, he regularly publishes photographs and writes articles in various bird and wildlife magazines.
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