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Posted on 8 April 20218 April 2021 by Callum Potter

Annual Reports 2020-21

The reports for the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 10th April can be viewed / downloaded here.

 

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Second Saturday of the month for main meetings, starting sharp at 7:30pm.
Doors open at 7:15pm.
Workshops on the last Sunday of the month as detailed below.
Please note that dates and times can change at short notice if weather conditions dictate, so members please check on the Discord group if the weather is looking doubtful.


    Sunday 28th June
    Telescope Workshop at Deer Park Archers. 8pm.

  • Saturday 11th July – Peter Cadogan: Counting Lunar Craters 7:30pm start (Doors at 7:15pm)

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If you are unsure about joining, you are welcome to attend a maximum of 2 monthly meetings as a visitor to see what you think of the Society. There is a small charge of £3 per person per visit, but if you join the Society during the evening of your visit the charge for that evening will be fully refunded. If you wish to continue beyond those 2 visits we will require you to become a member.

Our monthly meetings take place at Deer Park Archers, Shurdington.
See the map below or use the What Three Words app to obtain a precise location, using "shudders.stewing.genetics". what3words.com/shudders.stewing.genetics

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