Daniel Evans

• Tuesday 14 May 2013 at 7.30pm
• Lecture (Norwich)

RGS-IBG gap year scholarship recipient Daniel shares the pivotal highlights of his adventure of a lifetime: conducting permafrost ablation research in Alaska, travelling the west coast of the US, and an excursion to Canada.

Venue: Pierce Room, Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RQ.

Open to all, RGS-IBG and GA members free, non-members £3 on the door.

Paul Knowles

• Monday 20 May 2013 at 7.30pm
• Lecture (Norwich)

As a planning advisor promoting solutions that encourage a low-carbon economy and environmental sustainability, Paul explains the plans and objectives for this proposed development five miles from Norwich city centre. Norfolk GA event.

Venue: Lancaster House 6th Form Centre, Norwich High School for Girls, Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2HU.

Open to all, RGS-IBG and GA members free, non-members £3 on the door.

Stephen Venables

• Wednesday 5 June 2013 at 8.00pm
• Regional Theatres Programme (Stamford)

Illegal trespasses, unsuccessful attempts, the 1953 triumph, an ascent without supplementary oxygen and today’s mass guided climbs. Join internationally acclaimed mountaineer Stephen on an intimate portrayal of Everest.

Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL.

Tickets: RGS-IBG members and one guest £9 each (quote membership number), telephone +44 (0)17 8076 3203.

• Thursday 20 June 2013 at 6.30pm
• Field visit and social (Norwich)

Enjoy a glass of wine and a midsummer evening exploring this exceptional subtropical garden. Owner and exotic-plant specialist Will Giles will talk about its creation and be available for questions.

Venue: 126 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1UL.

Tickets: £7.50 (includes entry and refreshments), book places by 14 June 2013, email handconsultancy@gmail.com.

Stephen Venables

• Wednesday 17 July 2013 at 7.30pm
• Regional Theatres Programme (King’s Lynn)

Illegal trespasses, unsuccessful attempts, the 1953 triumph, an ascent without supplementary oxygen and today’s mass guided climbs. Join internationally acclaimed mountaineer Stephen on an intimate portrayal of Everest.

Venue: King’s Lynn Arts Centre (as part of the King’s Lynn Festival), 27-29 King Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1HA.

Tickets: RGS-IBG members and one guest £9 each (quote membership number), telephone +44 (0)15 5376 4864.

Living Africa

Steve Bloom

• Friday 8 March 2013 at 7.30pm
• Regional Theatres Programme (King’s Lynn)

A visual exploration of an extraordinary continent through its diverse landscapes, wildlife and human life. Photographer Steve articulates the challenges faced by Africa’s people and environment in the 21st century, in the bi-centenary of explorer David Livingstone’s birth.

Venue: King's Lynn Arts Centre (as part of the King’s Lynn Festival), 27-29 King Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1HA.

Tickets: RGS-IBG members and one guest £8 each (quote membership number), telephone +44 (0)15 5376 4864.

See the lecture brought to life at www.rgs.org/rtp

Return to the Congo

Dr Claude Scott

• Monday 11 March 2013 at 7.30pm
• Lecture (Norwich)

Dr Scott spent his childhood in the Congo, where his father was a missionary, and he will recall the changes he has witnessed from several return expeditions.

Venue: Lancaster House sixth Form Centre, Norwich High School for Girls, Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2HU.

Tickets: Norfolk GA event. Open to all, RGS-IBG and GA members free, non-members £3 on the door.