The 2009 – 2010 season

1. 06Oct 2009Next talk

   Strangerlands ( New Zealand)

   Helena Drysdale · Tuesday 6 October 2009, 8pm

   Helena travels in pursuit of her ancestral cousins, pioneers in 19th century New Zealand.

2. 20Oct 2009Next talk

   Route 66 – A Journey Along America’s Mother Road

   John Wood · Tuesday 20 October 2009, 8pm

   A journey across America from Los Angeles to Chicago, following the original Route 66 & discovering a different America along the way.

3. 03Nov 2009Next talk

   The Zaire River Expedition 1974-75

   Richard Snailham · Tuesday 3 November 2009, 8pm

   A challenging journey in boats down the rapid strewn length of one of the longest rivers in the world. Richard's lively narrative will keep you spellbound.

4. 17Nov 2009Next talk

   Annual Social for Members

   Social · Tuesday 17 November 2009, 8pm

5. 01Dec 2009Next talk

   Australia – Birds. Wildlife, Flora and Scenery

   John Buckingham · Tuesday 1 December 2009, 8pm

   A rare chance to share with John the beautiful birds, flowers, scenery and animals 'down under'.

6. 15Dec 2009Next talk

   Cycling from Siberia to Papua New Guinea

   Rob Lilwall · Tuesday 15 December 2009, 8pm

   Rob travels from the frozen tundra of Siberia to the steaming jungles of Papua New Guinea, crossing the epic plains of Australia & the lonely passes of Afghanistan

7. 05Jan 2010Next talk

   Chile - A Short Tour of a Long Country

   Elisabeth Parry · Tuesday 5 January 2010, 8pm

   Elisabeth travels from Santiago southwards, visiting the Chilean Lake District, the Towers of Paine National Park & the penguins in Tierra del Fuego.

8. 19Jan 2010Next talk

   Great Migrations

   Paul Goldstein · Tuesday 19 January 2010, 8pm

9. 02Feb 2010Next talk

   On the Road from SW China to Tibet

   Sarah Anderson · Tuesday 2 February 2010, 8pm

   Sarah has travelled widely and in this talk tells of her journey driving from SW China to Lhasa in Tibet.

10. 16Feb 2010Next talk

    All Roads Lead to Rhodes

    Dr. Peter Brandham · Tuesday 16 February 2010, 8pm

    Local atmosphere as Peter shows photos of the varied springtime botany of this wonderful magical Mediterranean island.

11. 02Mar 2010Next talk

    Mt Everest - The Highest Job in the World

    David Hamilton · Tuesday 2 March 2010, 8pm

    A three times Everest summiteer, David considers the risks and rewards of guiding paying clients to the top of the world's highest mountain.

12. 16Mar 2010Next talk

    Under Asian Skies

    Sam Manicom · Tuesday 16 March 2010, 8pm

    Sam describes a motor cycle adventure through Australia, Asia and the Middle Easy.

13. 30Mar 2010Next talk

    Tristan de Cunha – The Remotest Island in the World

    Richard Grundy · Tuesday 30 March 2010, 8pm

    Richard will highlight the extraordinary volcanic landscape, wildlife, history and lifestyle of the world's most remote community.

14. 13Apr 2010Next talk

    Laos - Exploring New Trails

    AGM & Kevin Brackley · Tuesday 13 April 2010, 8pm

    Kevin travels through Laos in search of new experiences for Gecko Travel.

These are the main items of the programme, but they may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Other events will be announced at the meetings and in our newsletters.