A better Britain, acid rain and solving murders
27 Oct 2011
The Bristol and South West Group, working in collaboration with the RSC Bristol and District Section, has set up a busy event schedule for this season.
Events include two Women's Network Meetings, which are well-established informal social get-togethers where members meet to enjoy a drink and a good catch-up.
The event line-up includes well-known speakers like Dr John Emsley, who will present his new book and discuss how together we could create a healthy, wealthy and sustainable Britain, which can set an example to the world. This event will be followed by a student prize-giving ceremony.
Continuing with a focus on the environment and sustainability, Sally Griffin will present her research concerning the environmental legacy of silver-lead mining and metallurgy at Priddy Mineries Reserve; Rick Battarbee will discuss the effects of acid rain, and Frank Chambers will put global warming into perspective when he discusses his research into the past record of climate as evidenced in peatlands.
Martin Hall, from the Natural History Museum, will discuss forensic entomology, and present a fascinating overview of the ways in which insects can provide vital clues about a murder.
Finally, Steve Draper will talk about his research into the quantification of energy cost related to drumming and other physical activities.
Raymond Holland, Bristol and South West Group
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