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Posted on 16 December 2023 by casadmin

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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.


  • 12th September – Hugh Allen – Reaching across the gulf of space: William Huggins

Sunday 27th September
Telescope Workshop at Deer Park Archers. 8pm.

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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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