Talks, Field Trips, Events & Activities

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Tyne bridge Kittiwake and chick © Ian Cook

Jul

24

Kittiwakes on the Tyne

24th Jul 2013
 7pm-9pm
Great North Museum:Hancock, Newcastle

A series of talks and discussion by leading Tyne Kittiwake researchers and practitioners:
- John Coulson, author of "Kittiwake" and one of the world experts on Kittiwakes will talk about the results of 60 years of his research on Kittiwakes and the new discoveries that have been made by studying the Tyne Kittiwakes.
- Local seabird expert Dan Turner will look at the size and distribution of the Tyne Kittiwake population in recent times.
- Chris Redfern will describe the results from his work fitting location recording devices to the Tyne Kittiwakes.
- Peter Bell from Gateshead Council will highlight what we have learnt from the creation of the Kittiwake Tower near the Baltic art gallery and how these lessons could be applied in future.
- Question and answer sessions with the speakers.

This event is being hosted by the Natural History Society of Northumbria as part of the North East Marine Wildlife Festival and is open to non-members.
Gyr Falcon by James Alder photo from pic in office 2013

Sep

13

James Alder Archive - Heritage Open Day

13th Sep 2013
 Indoor Event, 11am-3.30pm

Great North Museum:Hancock, Newcastle.

We will be opening the doors of our prestigious Council Room as part of the national Heritage Open Day weekend. There will be a small exhibition from the archives of our late President and local wildlife artist, James Alder (1920-2007). On display will be rare copies of the two beautifully illustrated books he produced for the Queen Mother and the Queen, Birds and Flowers of the Castle of Mey (1993) and Birds and Flowers of Balmoral (1997).

Visitors can also see the historic furnishings and paintings in the room and talk with the Natural History Society of Northumbria Honorary Archivist, June Holmes.
TBScarecrow

Sep

14

Bewick's Country Scenes in Context, Newcastle

14th Sep 2013
 Indoor Event, 2pm-3pm

Artist and engraver Thomas Bewick's earthy view of rural life seems to be almost a parody of the idealising scenes produced by many painters during the 18th and 19th centuries. Yet the naturalism of these images masks unexpected tensions: they express Bewick's troubled response to the great agricultural changes then taking place - changes which his own friends promoted.

Diana Donald is a retired Professor of Art History and Head of the Department of History of Art and Design at the Manchester Metropolitan University. She is the author of many books including Endless Forms: Charles Darwin, Natural Science and the Visual Arts (2009) and Picturing Animals in Britain, 1750 - 1850 (2007). Her latest book "The Art of Thomas Bewick" will be published by Reaktion Books in June 2013 and Diana's illustrated lecture will be based on her research for the book.

This talk has been organised in partnership with the Bewick Society. It is free and takes place in the Great North Museum:Hancock, Newcastle.

About Talks, Field Trips, Events & Activities

Indoor Events

From October to March the Society invites regional and national experts in the natural world to give inspiring lectures to our members and the wider public.

Lectures are usually held every Friday evening, starting at 7pm, in the learning suite on the ground floor of the Great North Museum: Hancock. The museum is closed to the public at this time, so entry is via both side entrances.

Entry is from 6.20pm and tea, coffee and biscuits are available and the opportunity to socialise. Speakers give an illustrated presentation for 45mins-1 hour and then open the floor for questions and discussions.

On site parking is limited to blue badge holders only. There is a car park nearby on Claremont Road. The Museum is a 300m walk from Haymarket Metro and bus stations. For directions click here.

Non-members are very welcome to attend but we ask that they kindly make a donation on the night to support these lectures.

Outdoor Events

Throughout the year local experts lead field meetings to explore the natural world and magical landscapes of Northern England.

Outdoor events are free to members and their families. Some trips require us to hire boats or pay entrance fees and details of these costs are included in the information about the event.

For most events you can just turn up at the meeting place but some events must be booked in advance in order to manage numbers and this is stated in the information. You must make your own way to the meeting point. Please arrive early so that the event can start on time. Some activities last all day so you may need to take a drink and packed lunch with you.

In order to visit the best places our trips take place in natural landscapes that can be unpredictable. It is essential that you wear, or take with you, appropriate clothing and accessories to cope with heat, cold, wet, wind, biting insects and to walk on uneven, slippery or wet surfaces. Before you join any of our outdoor events it is essential that you read our Guidance.

Some events are run in partnership with other organisations or groups but otherwise our outdoor events are exclusively for Society members. If you are not a member and would like to attend an outdoor meeting then this can be arranged by contacting the Society office in advance and making a donation.

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