[BAA-ebulletin 00899] Reminder of the next Back to Basics Workshop which is on Saturday 5th March
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baa-ebulletin at britastro.org
Tue Feb 9 17:49:00 GMT 2016
I am writing to remind people that the closing date for the Back to Basics
in Cheltenham is on Saturday 5th March and is fast approaching
*Shurdington Social Centre, Bishop Road, Shurdington, Cheltenham, Glos,
GL51 4TB*
The British Astronomical Association has designed a programme of talks and
practical sessions to help you learn basic techniques and develop your
interest to its full potential. Experienced people will be on hand to
answer your questions.
*The cost for the meeting is £8.00 BAA Members & children under 16. £10.00
for non-members. Price includes refreshments and a buffet lunch.*
*Retailers attending will be BAA Sales and Cambrian Photography Ltd.*
*The closing date is 22nd February *
*The Programme for the day is: -*
10:00
Registration – Tea/coffee
10:30
Official welcome – BAA President – Dr Jeremy Shears
10:35
So What Astronomy Can I Do? – Mrs Hazel Collett
10:45
What Equipment & Books do I Need? – Jeremy Shears
11:35
Lunar Observing & Workshop – Bill Leatherbarrow
12:25
Lunch
13:30
Cotswold Astronomical Society - Callum Potter
14:00
Planet observing & Workshop – John Rogers
14:50
Variable Star Observing & workshop for beginners – Gary Poyner
15:40
Afternoon Tea
16:10
Deep Sky Observing & Workshop - Callum Potter
17:00
Feedback, Q&A session & Raffle
17:15
Close.
If you or someone you know would be interested in coming please complete
the booking form which was in the February Journal or you can get a copy
from the BAA website *www.britastro.org/cotswoldb2b
<http://www.britastro.org/cotswoldb2b>. You can also book online now.*
Hope to see you there
Hazel
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*Hazel Collett*
*Meetings Secretary For the British Astronomical Association*
*Burlington House*
*Piccadilly*
*London*
*W1J 0DU*
*Tel: 07944 751277*
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