Stay for supper at the Society after the EGR Taylor lecture, by Dr Sara Caputo, and meet other members and their guests.

Supper is served at 8.00pm, finishes by 10.00pm and is £55 per person (two courses, two glasses of wine or soft drink, and coffee).

Booking information

  • Suppers are open to Society members and one guest.
  • Please book online by 12.00 noon on Thursday 2 October and advise us of any dietary requirements you have.
  • Suppers are free-seating on round tables in the Map Room.
  • Payment will be taken at the time of booking. Suppers are non-refundable.
  • We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

Venue information

This event will be held in the Map Room at Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.

 

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