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Our programme for 2008/2009 is confirmed as

Sunday 28th September 2008
Field Trip – ‘Shrewsbury’s Flood Defences’

Led by Dr. Tim Foulger
(in conjunction with Shrewsbury School Geography Faculty)
Meet Frankwell Car Park 2.20pm

Wednesday 1 October 2008
‘Eastern European Migration’
Dr. Sam Scott, Liverpool University
Ashton Theatre, Shrewsbury School

Wednesday 5 November 2008
‘The Health Transition in sub-Saharan Africa: the role of infectious diseases inc. AIDS and malaria'
Prof. Hazel Barratt, Coventry University
Ashton Theatre, Shrewsbury School

Wednesday 26th November 2007 –4.30pm
Worldwise Quiz Local Round

Alington Hall, Shrewsbury School
Contact Rob Morris for more details

Wednesday 3 December 2008
‘From ecotowns to credit crunches: urban regeneration and the limits to sustainability in the UK’

Dr. James Evans, Manchester University
Ashton Theatre, Shrewsbury School

Wednesday 4 February 2009
‘Food and Globalization’

Prof. Peter Jackson, Sheffield University
Venue at Shrewsbury School to be announced

Wednesday 4 March 2009
‘Climate Change’
(in conjunction with the Royal Geographical Society and Institute of British Geographers –Midlands Region)
Prof. Jim Rose, Royal Holloway College, University of London
Venue at Shrewsbury School to be announced

Wednesday 18th March 2009
‘GCSE Gifted & Talented Course’

Shrewsbury School 2pm
Contact
Rob Morris for more details
 
Further details can be obtained by emailing the Chairman
 
We have negotiated for branch members to be able attend North Staffs branch activities for no charge. Further details will be available in September.


Previous Lectures
 
 
'Volcanoes and Glaciers - Dr. Fiona S. Tweed
 
 
Limas Slums- Prof Bill Chambers 

Liverpool 2008 - Dr. Janet Speake