John, a writer and journalist, travels the world’s fourth largest island, visiting remote tribes, enchanted forests, battlefields, sorcerers and an eccentric militia. Prepare to be surprised.
In a change to our scheduled talk, Jan will take us on a journey through the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from the Golan Heights to the desert of Wadi Rum, well known for its links to T E Lawrence.
Jonny will talk about this magical country in the Caucasus mountains that straddles the border between East and West. After the break David will look at the birds, mammals and plants found in Georgia’s mountains and steppes and coast.
Travel across Central Asia from the Pamir mountains to the desert sands of the Kyzylkum, exploring the natural and man-made treasures of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Join us for our annual social evening and quiz, then Chris celebrates the Lake District’s unique landscape and way of life, but can it and its culture be sustained in a changing world?
Why are islands so compelling? John will help us answer this question with his images of islands worldwide — icy, tropical, desert, flat, high and volcanic.
From Texas and New Mexico to the furthest corners of Europe and Australia, join Annabel as she explains how the transformative power of walking affected the lives, writings and art of historical women.
In a change to our original programme, Paul will give us a wide-ranging look at these two former bastions of British military power in the Mediterranean – their history, heritage, culture and their vital role in World War 2.
The TransAmerica Bicycle Trail was conceived to celebrate America’s bicentenary. John rode the 4,300-mile route in 2015, exploring its geography, culture and history.
Chris will talk about his numerous adventures in Afghanistan, buying natural dyes, assisting textile projects and even swimming across the border river with Tajikistan.
The story of Andy’s adventure, travelling over 10,000 miles through the heart of the African continent entirely by public transport, to surprise an old friend.
South Georgia is best known for Sir Ernest Shackleton. But if he could return today, he might not recognise the world’s only ecosystem in recovery.
A journey through landscapes out of place: arctic tundra in Scotland; primeval forest in Poland and Belarus; Europe’s only desert in Spain; and the grassland steppes of Hungary.
With minimal experience of ice skating, Matt took on a 100-mile skate down the frozen Lake Khovsgol in Mongolia. There were broken bones but it was fun in hindsight.
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.
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Members' evenings are given during the season, for members by members, either in their own homes or in the small hall at Onslow Village Hall. Full details and bookings will be available at regular Club meetings.
We would like to be able to offer a programme of Members' Evenings this season, so if you have digital photographs or slides and have some interesting travels to share, please let us know!