Welcome to the November edition of the RSGS e-news!
In this edition we give an update about what will be happening for our Inspiring People talks in 2022, and let you know about our upcoming GeoQuizzical event taking place on Monday 13th December.
We are excited to share with you the latest edition of The Geographer 'Maptastic' and talk about some of the brilliant books we have available in time for Christmas. Finally, we reflect on the TEDx talk that Mike Robinson spoke at in October.
We are disappointed to have to announce that, due to ongoing Covid restrictions, many of our venues are unable to commit to any in-person events at present, and don’t expect to be in a position to review this until we are into next year. As a result, we have had to cancel face-to-face talks planned for early next year, and to revert instead to our regular weekly Wednesday night talks which will continue to be held online.
We remain confident that we can get back to normal for our 2022-23 talks season, which normally begins in September/October, and we will make every effort to ensure we can keep you informed and entertained in the meantime. Thank you for your patience – this has been a hugely challenging time for all small charities, and we hope you will be able to continue to support us.
Tomorrow Inspiring People - Hermione Cockburn Wednesday 8th December at 7:30pm
Tomorrow we will be hosting our last Inspiring People talk before Christmas with Hermione Cockburn, who will be investigating Charles Wyville Thomson, and how his pioneering work work off the north and west of Scotland led to the discovery of over 4,000 new species and established how we understand the deep-ocean! Book tickets now by clicking on the 'Tickets' button below.
Our next GeoQuizzical event will be on Monday 13th December 7:30pm over Zoom. The quiz will be in the usual format of eight rounds of eight questions, with a special bonus round for Christmas, and with prizes on offer!
Tickets are £3 per device, with all proceeds to support the work of the Society. Book your tickets now by clicking on the ‘Tickets’ button below.
We are delighted to announce the release of the latest edition of our magazine, The Geographer. The theme of this edition is Maps - investigating the beauty, value, variety and future of maps and mapping. In this edition we include articles that explore the origins of map-making, the many uses and forms of mapping, and what the future of mapping will look like. We also include several non-thematic articles including 39 Ways to Save the Planet by Countryfile presenter Tom Heap, Fitzroy Maclean: taking a soviet sleeper train to Samarkand by RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf, and COP26: thoughts and reflections on Glasgow by Mike Robinson.
If you are looking for gift ideas this Christmas, look no further than our most recent book releases James Croll and his Adventures in Climate and Time and Horrible Geography of Stunning Scotland!
James Croll and His Adventures in Climate and Time is bursting with energy and colour. Published for the RSGS, the book is intended for young secondary school students, but will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Available now for £10 including UK P&P.
The Horrible Geography of Stunning Scotland is part of the well-established Horrible Geography books, which are designed to make learning fun! This book is a new commission from the RSGS and available exclusively from us, with all profits supporting our charitable work. Each book is £7 including UK P&P, and on offer for 3 for the price of 2.
Please visit our online shop at rsgs.org/shop, or phone us at 01738 455050 if you would like to make an order.
In October RSGS CEO Mike Robinson was invited to speak at the TEDx Make or Break event in Glasgow, arranged to confront the global climate emergency. In his talk Mike spoke on the importance of climate action, investing in the future, and joined up thinking. Mike's full talk is now available to watch on the TEDx YouTube Channel at: youtube.com/watch?v=Z5VJdEpmjZY.
