Forthcoming talks and presentations
Nomadic Travel is proud to continue our long-standing association with the Royal Geographical Society by acting as sponsor of its programme of lectures in the South West marked *. Please contact us for more details on the events below taking place in the coming months:
*'A Geological Ramble through Saudi Arabia'
by David Grainger
Tuesday 11th November at 7.00 p.m. in Tiverton
Oil, deserts, tropical swamps, coral reefs, ancient ice sheets, King Solomon’s Mine: all present in the 2,000 million year geological history of Saudi Arabia.
Venue: The Ondaatje Hall, Blundell’s School, Halberton Road, Tiverton EX16 4 DN. Meal after talk, book with Alison Nelson. Tel 01884 855276.
Organisers: Guy Bucknell and Chris Brightman. Tel 01392 877630
*'Splendid Isolation: Tristan da Cunha'
by Richard Grundy
Tuesday 25 November at 7.00 p.m. in Tavistock
The story of how people have thrived in an often hostile environment on this active volcanic island by geographer Richard, who taught there and now manages the island’s website and newsletter.
Venue: Kelly College, PL19 0HZ, one mile north of Tavistock, west of A386. Pub meal afterwards, book with John Killingbeck. Tel 01822 834171
Organisers: Steve Martin and John Killingbeck
'Glories of the Galapagos' Travels in the Galapagos Islands and through Latin America, in conjunction with Distinctive Americas our favourite tailor-made tour operator in this part of the world.
Thursday 27th November at 7.15pm for 7.30pm at The City Gate Hotel, Exeter. Entry is free, but please phone or email us to reserve your place.
*'Charley Boorman' talking on his adventures on Wednesday 4th March 09 at 7.45pm in Taunton
"From Ireland to Sydney by Any Means" and his motorbike trips "Long Way Down" and "Long Way Round."
Venue: Brewhouse Theatre, Coal Orchard, Taunton TA1 1JL. Tickets: RGS-IBG members and one guest £11 (quote membership number).
Tel: 01823 283244
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