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Programme 2009-2010
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| 2009 | Speaker |
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| October | 6 | Helena Drysdale | Strangerlands ( New Zealand) Helena travels in pursuit of her ancestral cousins, pioneers in 19th century New Zealand. |
| October | 20 | John Wood | Route 66 – A Journey Along America’s Mother Road A journey across America from Los Angeles to Chicago, following the original Route 66 & discovering a different America along the way. |
| November | 3 | Richard Snailham | The Zaire River Expedition 1974-75 A challenging journey in boats down the rapid strewn length of one of the longest rivers in the world. Richard's lively narrative will keep you spellbound. |
| November | 17 | Social |
Annual Social for Members |
| December | 1 | John Buckingham | Australia – Birds. Wildlife, Flora and Scenery A rare chance to share with John the beautiful birds, flowers, scenery and animals 'down under'. |
| December | 15 | Rob Lilwall | Cycling from Siberia to Papua New Guinea Rob travels from the frozen tundra of Siberia to the steaming jungles of Papua New Guinea, crossing the epic plains of Australia & the lonely passes of Afghanistan |
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| January | 5 | Elisabeth Parry | Chile - A Short Tour of a Long Country Elisabeth travels from Santiago southwards, visiting the Chilean Lake District, the Towers of Paine National Park & the penguins in Tierra del Fuego. |
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January |
19 | Paul Goldstein | Great Migrations The greatest show on earth! Come and listen to Paul as he lavishly illustrates his customary passionate commentary on the great migrations. |
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February |
2 | Sarah Anderson | On the Road from SW China to Tibet Sarah has travelled widely and in this talk tells of her journey driving from SW China to Lhasa in Tibet. |
| February | 16 | Dr. Peter Brandham | All Roads Lead to Rhodes Local atmosphere as Peter shows photos of the varied springtime botany of this wonderful magical Mediterranean island. |
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March |
2 | David Hamilton | Mt Everest - The Highest Job in the World A three times Everest summiteer, David considers the risks and rewards of guiding paying clients to the top of the world's highest mountain. |
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March |
16 | Sam Manicom | Under Asian Skies Sam describes a motor cycle adventure through Australia, Asia and the Middle Easy. |
| March | 30 | Richard Grundy | Tristan de Cunha – The Remotest Island in the World Richard will highlight the extraordinary volcanic landscape, wildlife, history and lifestyle of the world's most remote community. |
| April | 13 | AGM & Kevin Brackley | Laos - Exploring New Trails Kevin travels through Laos in search of new experiences for Gecko Travel. |