We have nine regional branches across England, Northern Ireland and Wales, which are managed by groups of local volunteers. We also have international branches based in Hong Kong and Singapore, developed by local Fellows.
Our regional committees organise a large range of popular lectures, debates and field trips outside London, making an important contribution to the Society’s reach and role as a national organisation. Most events are open to both Society members and the general public, and you do not have to live locally to attend.
If you’re looking for a way to support geography and the Society, why not join your regional committee and get involved in organising events and activities in your area? All of the regional committees welcome new faces and the new ideas they bring.
Regional chairs and contact details
Chair of the Regions
Chris Speight
regionschair@rgs.org
Cheshire and North Wales
Christina Lees-Jones
cnw@rgs.org
East Anglia
Michael Hand
ea@rgs.org
Midlands
Martin Haslett
midlands@rgs.org
Northern Ireland
Professor Stephen Royle
ni@rgs.org
North West
Tim Foster
nw@rgs.org
South
Vacant
south@rgs.org
South West
Derry Corey
sw@rgs.org
West of England and South Wales
Jacki Hill-Murphy
wesw@rgs.org
Yorkshire and North East
Professor David McEvoy
yne@rgs.org
Hong Kong
Rupert McCowan
admin@rgshk.org.hk
rgshk.org.hk
Singapore
Oliver Worsley and William Russell
singapore@rgs.org