Unless stated otherwise, events in this region are organised by the Society’s Southern Regional Committee.
Local RGS-IBG contact: John Leonard CBE 
jp.leonard@btinternet.com and (01962) 886380
When tickets are required in advance, please enclose s.a.e. and make cheques payable to 'RGS-IBG'
Thomas Hardy and the Wessex and Dorset locations in his novels
Anne King
· Thursday 16 September at 18.30
· Lecture and supper (Canford)
Anne relates Hardy’s novels to their local landscapes by comparing early photographs or paintings with today’s images, and enlivens her presentation with lapses into Hardy’s Dorset accent.
Venue: Layard Theatre, Canford School, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD. Optional supper to follow.
Lecture tickets free to members of RGS-IBG and the school, non-members £7.50. Supper tickets £13
Contact: David Palmer, 5 Banister Gardens, Southampton, SO15 2LX
Coastal monitoring in the 21st century – the South Coast leads the way
Professor Andrew Bradbury
· Thursday 14 October at 19.00· Lecture (Southampton)
Andrew will demonstrate how coastline changes are measured using traditional surveying techniques allied to highly sophisticated instrumentation at the cutting edge of coastal research, and why monitoring is vital.
Venue: National Oceanography Centre, European Way, Southampton, SO14 3ZH.
Tickets: Lecture is free to all but space is limited. To be certain of a seat please book in advance.
Contact: Dr Travis Mason T 023 8059 8467 E Travis.Mason@noc.soton.ac.uk
The Jurassic Coast – issues affecting a World Heritage Site
Sam Scriven
· Tuesday 2 November at 19.00
· Lecture (Winchester)
Earth Science Adviser for the Jurassic Coast, Sam will illustrate the astonishing geological record that the site provides, and explain the impact on management that its World Heritage status creates.
Venue: Science Centre, Peter Symonds’ College, Bereweeke Road, Winchester SO22 6RX (use northern entrance)
Tickets: free to RGS-IBG and GA members (non-members £5)
Contact: Dr Debbie Milton, 12 Heathlands Close, Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire SO53 1GY E milton.debbie@googlemail.com
Bug World
George McGavin
· Thursday 11 November at 20.00
· Regional Theatres Programme (Southampton)
Insects are the most diverse and successful animals on Earth – join George McGavin (of the BBC’s Lost Lands series) in a creepy-crawly voyage of discovery to some of the richest habitats on the planet.
Venue: Turner Sims Southampton, Highfield Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ.
Tickets: RGS-IBG members and one guest £10 (quote membership number) T 023 8059 5151
Dover Castle
Paul Pattison
· Thursday 25 November at 11.00am
· Lecture followed by optional lunch (West Sussex)
As Senior Historian of English Heritage, Paul will sketch the history of Dover Castle, explain its importance and expense to the nation it defended, and consider its status today.
Venue: Danny House, Hurstpierpoint,West ussex, BN6 9BB.
Tickets (in advance please): £5 for lecture, £20 for lecture and lunch.
Contact: David Palmer, 5 Banister Gardens, Southampton, SO15 2LX
RGS-IBG Members’ Evening
· Thursday 2 December at 7.30pm
· Social (Romsey)
Share your experiences: 10 minute presentation with a maximum of 12 slides on a specialist subject or travel account. Either traditional ordigital slides are acceptable. Non-speakers are very welcome.
Venue: King John’s House, Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8BT.
Tickets: £6 including refreshments (please apply by 25 November
and state proposed topic).
Contact: Paul Newby, 9 Merrytree Close, West Wellow, Romsey, SO51 6RB