The Mysterious World of Trees and Plants
Plants may look like passive greenery, but beneath the leaves they’re running a sophisticated communication network. Steve will explore how plants sense their world, how they broadcast messages, and why forests operate less like collections of individuals and more like chatty, cooperative societies.
The Enigmatic Ancient Maya
Have you ever wondered about the fascinating and enigmatic civilisation of the Ancient Maya of Mexico and Guatemala? Why and how did they develop such a brilliant and original civilisation in the jungles of Central America, and why did it apparently disappear?Neil will take you from their early development to their glorious apogee around 700-800 AD. Join him in a tour of their wondrous cities, and mysterious culture which has been made so much more accessible by the deciphering of their strange hieroglyphic writing. And then lament their tragic downfall, so soon after such an effervescence, but again relish their subsequent glorious but short-lived resurgence.
PIRATES - The Origins & Truth
The swashbuckling heros and villains of Hollywood.
But what is the truth about Piracy over the last 1000 years, the origins of such as we understand it and its relevance to today
AGM and Short Talks Night (NB - Not the First Thursday but the Second)
Members will be presenting a variety of short talks. This evening is open to all, and proved a great success in previous years. If you wish to provide a 20 minute talk, please contact Steve. Details will be added as the slots are filled. Full Technical help will be given.
Two speakers booked so far - will announce nearer the time