Event Calendar

Sep
21
Fri
2018
Introduction to Astronomy evening – 21st September 2018 @ Ayton Village Hall
Sep 21 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 21st September 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall

Introduction to Astronomy evening

This event is for those who have or want to develop an interest in Astronomy but don’t know where to start or have a telescope and don’t know how to use it effectively
It will include a short introductory talk followed by a chance for non-members to approach members for help and advice on astronomy or in setting
up and using their telescopes.

Feel free to bring along equipment you may have if you don’t know how to use it.

Free for members.
£3 for non-members, payable on the door.
Free refreshments

Jun
21
Fri
2019
Ayton Meeting – Apollo 11 50th Anniversary themed meeting – 21 June 2019 @ Ayton Village Hall
Jun 21 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 21 June 2019 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall

The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landings is on 20th July 2019.
As our July meeting is the AGM, we are holding an Apollo themed Meeting in June.

We hope to a have a couple of short (15 minute or so) talks on subjects relating to the Apollo 11 mission as well as the entire Apollo programme as well as related materials and activities, we hope to have an interactive activity as well (barring any technical difficulties)

If anyone would like to bring along anything Apollo related for display/discussion or speak about the subject (or both!), please let us know at saras.secretary@gmail.com

Free for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.

Doors open 7:15pm

Free refreshments.

 

Jul
19
Fri
2019
Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 19 July 2019 @ Ayton Village Hall
Jul 19 @ 19:45 – 21:45

Review of the 2018/19 year, elections of the committee and voting on any other business.
The meeting takes place at Ayton Village Hall, East Ayton.

There will be no guest speaker or astronomy presentation at this meeting.

If anyone would like to stand for a role on the committee or do not wish to stand for re-election, please let the Secretary know before the meeting: saras.secretary@gmail.com

Membership fees for 2019/20 are due from society members and can be paid on the evening.
Non-society members welcome.

Refreshments available after the meeting.

Sep
20
Fri
2019
Introduction to Astronomy evening – 20th September 2019 @ Ayton Village Hall
Sep 20 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 20th September 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall

Introduction to Astronomy evening

This event is for those who have or want to develop an interest in Astronomy but don’t know where to start or have a telescope and don’t know how to use it effectively.
It will include a short introductory talk followed by a chance for non-members to approach members for help and advice on astronomy or in setting
up and using their telescopes.

Feel free to bring along equipment you may have if you don’t know how to use it.

Free for members.
£3 for non-members, payable on the door.
Free refreshments

Nov
15
Fri
2019
Ayton Meeting – Guest Speaker: Stuart Atkinson – “REMEMBERING CASSINI – Looking back at the Cassini Mission to Saturn” – 15 November 2019 @ Ayton Village Hall
Nov 15 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 15 November 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall

Image result for stuart atkinson astronomerGuest speaker Stuart Atkinson, from Eddington Astronomical society in Cumbria will be presenting the talk “REMEMBERING CASSINI – Looking back at the Cassini Mission to Saturn”

Stuart describes himself as “a lifelong amateur astronomer and “Public Outreach Educator” living in Kendal, in the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria, England. I am the author of nine children’s astronomy and spaceflight books, and my latest book, “A Cat’s Guide To The Night Sky” was published last October by Laurence King.”

Free entry for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.

Doors open 7:15pm
Free refreshments.

 

Jun
19
Fri
2020
CANCELLED – Ayton Meeting – TBC – 19 June 2020 @ Ayton Village Hall
Jun 19 @ 19:45 – 21:30

MEETING CANCELLED

Friday 19 June 2020 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall

Topic TBC:

It is traditional that the last meeting of the year before the AGM is member focused, if anyone has any suggestions for a theme for the meeting or an activity, pleas let me know at saras.secretary@gmail.com

Free for members of the society.
£3 on the door for non-members.

Doors open 7:15pm

Free refreshments.

 

Aug
21
Fri
2020
VIRTUAL Annual General Meeting (AGM) via ZOOM – Friday 21 August 2020 @ via ZOOM
Aug 21 @ 20:00 – 21:30

ONLINE AGM – THIS AGM WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM (https://zoom.us/)

Review of the 2019/20 year, elections of the committee and voting on any other business.
The meeting takes place virtually via the free app ZOOM.

There will be no guest speaker or astronomy presentation at this meeting.

If anyone would like to stand for a role on the committee or do not wish to stand for re-election, please let the Secretary know before the meeting: saras.secretary@gmail.com

Membership fees for 2020/2021 season for existing members are not due until July 2021

Jul
16
Fri
2021
ZOOM Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 16 July 2021 @ via ZOOM
Jul 16 @ 19:45 – 21:45

ONLINE MEETING – THIS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM (https://zoom.us/)

16th July 2021 @ 19:30 via ZOOM

Review of the 2020/2021 year, elections of the committee and voting on any other business.
The meeting takes place via ZOOM.

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There will be no guest speaker or astronomy presentation at this meeting.

If anyone would like to stand for a role on the committee or do not wish to stand for re-election, please let the Secretary know before the meeting: saras.secretary@gmail.com

Membership fees for 2021/22 are due from society members and details will be emailed out in July

Non-society members welcome.

Aug
14
Sat
2021
Ayton Gala 2021 @ Ayton Village Hall
Aug 14 @ 11:00 – 16:00

S&RAS members will be at the Ayton Gala on Saturday 14th August 2021, 11:00 – 16:00.

We will have Solar scopes set up for safe solar projection (weather permitting).
The society has held our monthly meetings at the village hall since 2005, so this is the ideal opportunity to promote the society and our meetings as well as our calendar of public stargazing events in Dalby Forest.

Sep
17
Fri
2021
Introduction to Astronomy evening – 17th September 2021 @ Ayton Village Hall
Sep 17 @ 19:45 – 21:30

Friday 17th September 7.45pm, East Ayton Village Hall

Introduction to Astronomy evening

This event is for those who have or want to develop an interest in Astronomy but don’t know where to start or have a telescope and don’t know how to use it effectively.
It will include a short introductory talk followed by a chance for non-members to approach members for help and advice on astronomy or in setting
up and using their telescopes.

Feel free to bring along equipment you may have if you don’t know how to use it.

Free for members.
£3 for non-members, payable on the door.
Free refreshments