Unless stated otherwise, events in this region are organised by the Society’s Cheshire and North Wales Regional Committee.
Local RGS-IBG contact: Claire Maclaine 
c.maclaine08@gmail.com
Alternatively, please contact the RGS-IBG Events Office 
+44 (0)20 7591 3100 or events@rgs.org
Coming up:
Scott of the Antarctic and Manchester: the untold story
Dr Max Jones, University of Manchester
- Thursday 1 March 2012 at 6pm
- Lecture (Manchester)
Leading polar historian, author of The Last Great Quest and editor of the OxfordWorld’s Classics edition of Scott’s last Journals, Dr Max Jones will reveal for the first time the leading roles which the citizens of Manchester played in Scott’s last expedition. Joint lecture with Manchester Histories Festival 2012.
Venue: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL.
Tickets: RGS-IBG members, telephone +44 (0)78 1041 1587 (limited to 20 places).
Journey to the bottom of the sea
David Edwards
- Monday 19 March 2012 at 7.30pm
- Lecture (Chester)
A story of international co-operation in one of the most challenging research environments. David Edwards will speak about his experiences on an ocean research trip to the Pacific on a ship that has sailed the world collecting data for over 20 years. Joint meeting with Chester Society of 13.
Venue: The Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH1 2DD.
Tickets: RGS-IBG members, telephone +44 (0)78 1041 1587 (limited to 20 places).
Abyssinia – 3,000 Years of Ethiopian History
Chris Bradley
- Monday 12 December 2011 at 7.30pm
- Lecture (Chester)
From Solomon and Sheba to Haile Selassie, Chris Bradley explores ancient traditions in this stunning beautiful county, rich in unique art, architecture and religion. Wwww.rgs.org/cheshireandnorthwales
Venue: The Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH12DD.
Tickets: RGS-IBG members, telephone (0)78 1041 1587 (limited to 20 places).
Burma – Mysterious country opening to visitors
Roy Willis
- Thursday 26 January 2012 at 7.30pm
- Lecture (Chester)
Popular speaker, Roy Willis will share his thoughts and experiences on Myanmar (Burma). Joint meeting with Chester Lecture Society.
Venue: The Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH1 2DD.
Tickets: RGS-IBG members, telephone +44 (0)78 1041 1587 (limited to 20 places).