[BAA-ebulletin 00899] Reminder of the next Back to Basics Workshop which is on Saturday 5th March

[BAA electronic bulletins service]

I am writing to remind people that the closing date for the Back to Basics
in Cheltenham is on Saturday 5th March and is fast approaching



*Shurdington Social Centre, Bishop Road, Shurdington, Cheltenham, Glos,
GL51 4TB*



The British Astronomical Association has designed a programme of talks and
practical sessions to help you learn basic techniques and develop your
interest to its full potential. Experienced people will be on hand to
answer your questions.



*The cost for the meeting is £8.00 BAA Members & children under 16. £10.00
for non-members. Price includes refreshments and a buffet lunch.*



*Retailers attending will be BAA Sales and Cambrian Photography Ltd.*



*The closing date is 22nd February *



*The Programme for the day is: -*



10:00

Registration – Tea/coffee

10:30

Official welcome – BAA President – Dr Jeremy Shears

10:35

So What Astronomy Can I Do? – Mrs Hazel Collett

10:45

What Equipment & Books do I Need? – Jeremy Shears

11:35

Lunar Observing & Workshop – Bill Leatherbarrow

12:25

Lunch

13:30

Cotswold Astronomical Society - Callum Potter

14:00

Planet observing & Workshop – John Rogers

14:50

Variable Star Observing & workshop for beginners – Gary Poyner

15:40

Afternoon Tea

16:10

Deep Sky Observing & Workshop - Callum Potter

17:00

Feedback, Q&A session & Raffle

17:15

Close.



If you or someone you know would be interested in coming please complete
the booking form which was in the February Journal or you can get a copy
from the BAA website *www.britastro.org/cotswoldb2b
<http://www.britastro.org/cotswoldb2b>. You can also book online now.*





Hope to see you there


Hazel
-- 
*Hazel Collett*
*Meetings Secretary For the British Astronomical Association*
*Burlington House*
*Piccadilly*
*London*
*W1J 0DU*
*Tel: 07944 751277*