Talks
The 2021 – 2022 season
A list of this season’s talks appears below; click on an individual entry for more information.
- 05Oct 2021Next talk
Wild(life) Swimming and Sleeping
Phoebe Smith · Tuesday 5 October 2021, 8pm
Phoebe shares the ultimate wildlife experiences around the world, involving some very wild nights out and some even wilder swims - all whilst highlighting major conservation issues.
- 19Oct 2021Next talk
Polar Exposure: To the Top of a Changing World
Felicity Aston MBE · Tuesday 19 October 2021, 8pm
In 2018, Felicity led a team of 10 women from across Europe and the Middle East on a ski expedition to traverse the last degree of latitude to the North Geographic Pole.
- 02Nov 2021Next talk
Travels in Tusheti
Chris Wills · Tuesday 2 November 2021, 8pm
Chris and family explore the Tusheti region of Georgia on horseback, learning about the Tush, their way of life and discovering ancient settlements and villages on the way.
- 16Nov 2021Next talk
Multifaceted Brazil
Alex Robinson · Tuesday 16 November 2021, 8pm
There’s far more to Brazil than Rio, carnival, the Iguaçu Falls and the Amazon. South America’s giant is a continent not a country, and Alex shows what to see and why.
- 30Nov 2021Next talk
Members' Social Evening & Burmese Days
Paul Whittle · Tuesday 30 November 2021, 8pm
Members’ only evening with quiz, after which Paul gives us a colourful insight to the beautiful but troubled ‘Golden Land’ of Myanmar and what the future now holds for its people.
- 14Dec 2021Next talk
Walking with Bears
Andy Skillen · Tuesday 14 December 2021, 8pm
Join award-winning photographer Andy on his experiences photographing bears on foot: an evening of unique images and close-up encounters with grizzlies and polar bears.
- 04Jan 2022Next talk
Rwanda: Land of One Thousand Hills
Chris Beynon · Tuesday 4 January 2022, 8pm
Chris takes us on a cycle tour around the north of Rwanda from the capital Kigali up to Lake Kivu on the border with the DRC, also dropping in to see the famous mountain gorillas.
- 18Jan 2022Next talk
Slow Adventures on Britain’s Canals
Jasper Winn · Tuesday 18 January 2022, 8pm
Jasper talks about his 1000 miles of slow travel on towpaths and waterways as he explores the history, geography, industrial heritage and the present use of Britain’s canal system.
- 01Feb 2022Next talk
Wildlife through a Lens
Tom Way · Tuesday 1 February 2022, 8pm
Tom gives an insight into his life as a fine art wildlife photographer working with large mammals around the world in pursuit of the perfect wildlife portraits.
- 15Feb 2022Next talk
Prince Edward Island through the Seasons
Sue Ablett · Tuesday 15 February 2022, 8pm
In a change to the published programme, Sue tells us all about the smallest province in Canada.
- 01Mar 2022Next talk
India: The Road to Independence
Olie Hunter Smart · Tuesday 1 March 2022, 8pm
To discover more of the story of its Independence, Olie walks the length of India, a 4500km journey over seven months seeking out untold stories of Independence and Partition.
- 15Mar 2022Next talk
Revolutionary Ride in Iran
Lois Pryce · Tuesday 15 March 2022, 8pm
Lois tells of how she received an unusual ‘summons’ which led her to embark upon a 3000 mile motorcycle ride around the mountains, deserts, cities and villages of Iran.
- 29Mar 2022Next talk
Crossing Iceland: From South to North on Foot
Will Copestake · Tuesday 29 March 2022, 8pm
Will talks about crossing Iceland on foot in 2011. A three month, ultra-low budget student adventure, living and learning the raw side of the Land of Ice and Fire.
- 05Apr 2022Next talk
AGM & Bolivia: South America in a Microcosm
Sharon Collins · Tuesday 5 April 2022, 8pm
Bolivia is often described as encapsulating the variety of South America. Sharon takes us from the lush lowlands to high Altiplano, also giving an insight to the wildlife and people.
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.