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SWMBO just old me about the upcoming "whats on" events at Dundee Uni, there are a few that would probably be of interest to members here (well members that are reasonably local I suppose), a couple in March look very good indeed,
speciffically
copy and pasted from Dundee Uni website - hope they don't mind
" March: Royal Scottish Geographical Society Lecture
James Raffan - 'Emperor of the North'
7.30pm, D'Arcy Thompson Lecture Theatre, Tower Building
Canadian author and broadcaster Dr James Raffan tells the story of Dingwall-born Sir George Simpson, father of the Canadian fur trade.
For more information contact: Joy Ingram, tel: 01382 668193.
and
14 March: SELS 2009 Lecture
Christopher Somerville - 'Britain and Ireland's Wild Places, in Conversation with Julia Somerville'
6pm, Dalhousie Building, Old Hawkhill, University of Dundee
Christopher Somerville has spent twenty-five years walking the country lanes, back hills and wildernesses of Britain and Ireland, and believes he has learnt most things of importance while outdoors. He is the author of Coast and Coast: The Journey Continues, which accompanied the BBC2 series. He writes regularly on country walks, for publications including the Daily Telegraph and Saga. In this lecture, the renowned broadcaster, (and Christopher's sister) Julia Somerville will interview Christopher about his experiences in Britain's Wilderness.
Tickets for Christopher Somerville are now available at the University online store.
17 March: Royal Scottish Geographical Society Lecture
7.30pm, D'Arcy Thompson Lecture Theatre, Tower Building
Rob Duck - 'The Scenery of the Angus Coast: Appreciation and Evaluation'
Explores the challenges facing the seaboard of eastern Scotland.
For more information contact: Joy Ingram, tel: 01382 668193."
anyways hope that someone finds these interesting
Cheers
Tom
SWMBO just old me about the upcoming "whats on" events at Dundee Uni, there are a few that would probably be of interest to members here (well members that are reasonably local I suppose), a couple in March look very good indeed,
speciffically
copy and pasted from Dundee Uni website - hope they don't mind
" March: Royal Scottish Geographical Society Lecture
James Raffan - 'Emperor of the North'
7.30pm, D'Arcy Thompson Lecture Theatre, Tower Building
Canadian author and broadcaster Dr James Raffan tells the story of Dingwall-born Sir George Simpson, father of the Canadian fur trade.
For more information contact: Joy Ingram, tel: 01382 668193.
and
14 March: SELS 2009 Lecture
Christopher Somerville - 'Britain and Ireland's Wild Places, in Conversation with Julia Somerville'
6pm, Dalhousie Building, Old Hawkhill, University of Dundee
Christopher Somerville has spent twenty-five years walking the country lanes, back hills and wildernesses of Britain and Ireland, and believes he has learnt most things of importance while outdoors. He is the author of Coast and Coast: The Journey Continues, which accompanied the BBC2 series. He writes regularly on country walks, for publications including the Daily Telegraph and Saga. In this lecture, the renowned broadcaster, (and Christopher's sister) Julia Somerville will interview Christopher about his experiences in Britain's Wilderness.
Tickets for Christopher Somerville are now available at the University online store.
17 March: Royal Scottish Geographical Society Lecture
7.30pm, D'Arcy Thompson Lecture Theatre, Tower Building
Rob Duck - 'The Scenery of the Angus Coast: Appreciation and Evaluation'
Explores the challenges facing the seaboard of eastern Scotland.
For more information contact: Joy Ingram, tel: 01382 668193."
anyways hope that someone finds these interesting
Cheers
Tom
