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'An educational charity devoted to the rescue of industrial heritage buildings and helping to preserve the precious built and natural landscape in and around Cromford ... From family fun weekends to lectures, guided tours, off-site visits, exhibitions and Cromford Mills’ brand new three day Georgian Festival, there is something for everyone.'
‘The Society organises a regular programme of talks and seminars between September and May each year. Our meetings are held in Manchester and in London.’
Occasional early evening meetings.
'Ebbw Vale Works Museum extends a warm welcome to all visitors. Our large and varied collection tells the story of the coal, iron and steelmaking community at Ebbw Vale and the surrounding area from 1790 to the works closure in 2002 and its subsequent demolition ... The Museum in conjunction with the Ebbw Vale Metallurgical and Historical Society organises a series of lectures on materials, minerals, metallurgy, technical and historical themes during the period October to March each year.'
Gallery talks and series of Summer Lectures. Talks usually free, but check admission charges.
Occasional talks and lectures - including those organized by The Friends Organisation.
Occasional talks organized by the Friends of Little Marton Windmill.
'Meetings, which are social occasions, usually consist of a talk on some aspect of mills and milling and are held in the Birmingham area once a month on a Saturday afternoon ... Membership is open to individuals, families or groups - anyone who shares the aims of the Midland Wind and Water Mills Group.'
Each of the seven UK Branches normally arranges a winter programme of lectures and related events.
'Unless otherwise stated, meetings are held at 5.45 pm on the second Wednesday of the month ... Visitors are welcome and admission is free. Meetings are generally followed by an informal meal at a local restaurant.'
'The Midland Branch of the Newcomen Society holds evening lectures through the Winter within the Thinktank Theatre on Level 2 of Millennium Point ... Lectures take place at 7.00pm on the first Wednesday of every month ... Entry is free and non-members are as welcome as members.'
Winter early evening monthly meetings: 'Visitors are welcome and admission is free'.
'Ideas Café is a schedule of free social events that explore a diversity of fascinating subjects in an informal setting. Speakers come from all backgrounds and subjects can cover local and global history, science, technology and the natural world. The audience is free to contribute their own ideas or questions, or simply to sit back and enjoy the discussion. Bring friends, relax with wine and nibbles, and enjoy an inspiring evening of discovery.'
Occasional lectures within busy programme of events: 'We welcome all amateurs and beginners! - and also hope there will be plenty to interest the more advanced microscopist. So if you are interested in the microscope or microscopy why not think of joining us?'
'The Society meets for talks four times a year, alternately in Oxford and London.'However, unfortunately, the Society's Website no longer seems active.
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- Lothians Family History SocietyCategory: Family History Societies-> NEARBY (+ Map): www.open-lectures.co.uk/midlothian/Record Created: Forthcoming Lectures and Talks:
- Peterborough Engineering SocietyCategory: Engineering Professions-> NEARBY (+ Map): www.open-lectures.co.uk/peterborough/Record Created: Forthcoming Lectures and Talks:
- Ipswich SocietyCategory: Civic Societies & Trusts-> NEARBY (+ Map): www.open-lectures.co.uk/ipswich/Record Created: Forthcoming Lectures and Talks:
- Cambridgeshire Geological SocietyCategory: Geological Societies-> NEARBY (+ Map): www.open-lectures.co.uk/cambridge/Record Created: Forthcoming Lectures and Talks:
- Hemel Hempstead Local History & Museum SocietyCategory: Local History Societies-> NEARBY (+ Map): www.open-lectures.co.uk/hemel-hempstead/Record Created: Forthcoming Lectures and Talks: