Programme
Many meetings are held in the Natural History Museum in London, but please check the venue carefully before travelling to a meeting.
Downloadable Summary Programme for 2023
Non-members are usually welcome at Quekett meetings, but please check with the Meetings Secretary.
Events shown indented and in italics are not arranged by the Quekett, although we will be represented at some of them. Any enquiries should be directed to the local organiser.
2023 Programme
July 2023
Sunday 2nd July 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Northampton Natural History Society (NNHS) – Annual Exhibition
NNHS, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, NN1 1LD.
Exhibits and gossip in the morning, with space for a few sales tables offering quality purchases, followed by talks in the afternoon. Further details from Tim Newton.
Tuesday 4th to Thursday 6th July 2023 – all day
Royal Microscopical Society – Microscience Microscopy Congress
Manchester Central Conference Centre
See https://www.mmc-series.org.uk/ for details
Read a report of this event
Tuesday 11th July 2023 – 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Committee Meeting
Neil Chalmers Seminar Room, Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London, SW7 5BD.
Tuesday 11th July 2023 – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – South Kensington
L. V. Martin Lecture
“Desktop scanning electron microscopy” by Dr Alex Ball
Neil Chalmers Seminar Room, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD
Dr Ball is Head of Division, Imaging and Analysis at the Natural History Museum, and his interests include confocal microscopy, electron microscopy, light microscopy, micro-CT and scanning electron microscopy.
Watch a video of this lecture (Members only)
Saturday 22nd July 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Introduction to the microtome; Making thin section slides
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Saturday 29th to Monday 31st July 2023 – all day
Practical Weekend – “Go it Alone”
Flatford Mill FSC, Essex, CO7 6UL.
With an emphasis on freshwater biology. For further information contact Bill Morris.
August 2023
Saturday 5th August 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Horsham
Excursion to Warnham Local Nature Reserve
Warnham Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2RA.
Collect samples at this varied nature reserve. Free parking.
For details please download the flyer.
Read a report of this excursion
Saturday 12th August 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Letchworth
Microscopium – The Microscopists’ Fair
Letchworth Settlement, Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UB.
The Quekett sales event. To book a table contact [email protected]
Attendees must take note of the Club’s sales policy.
Read a report of this event
Saturday 19th July 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Examining pollen loads; Pollen load slides
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Friday 25th to Monday 28th August 2023 – all day
Microscopists’ weekend
Cranedale Centre, Kirby Grindalythe, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8DB.
For more information, please contact Steve Gill.
September 2023
Saturday 2nd September 2023 – 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Committee Meeting
Sunday 3rd September 2023 – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Chinbrook
Grove Park Carnival
Quekett members with some simple microscopes will be pond dipping and sharing the Thames21 stand at this free family event in Chinbrook Meadows in south-east London, not far from Grove Park station, as part of our outreach programme.
Read a report of this event
Sunday 10th September 2023 – 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Wimbledon
Wimbledon Common Open Day
Quekett members will be demonstrating microscopy to the public in the Information Centre (SW19 5NR) on Wimbledon Common as part of our outreach programme. A donation car park and the Windmill Tearooms are near the Centre. Short walk from the 93 bus route (alight at Parkside Hospital). The free Open Day features craft and charity stalls, birds of prey, reptiles, farm animals, farm machinery and arena events.
Read a report of this event
Sunday 10th September 2023 – from 7:30 p.m. – Stromness
Chris Thomas “Accessible miniature marvels”
Stromness Museum, 52 Alfred Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3DH.
Saturday 16th September 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Stains and staining; Staining and mounting the sections made in July
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Saturday 16th September until Sunday 5th November 2023 (not Mondays) – Nottingham
“Green Unseen”
An exhibition of the hidden world of plants, revealed through photomicrography. Made up of tiny cells seen only through a microscope, plants have a striking natural beauty, symmetry and geometry of their own.
Lakeside Arts, part of Nottingham University
Sunday 17th September 2023 – 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Milton
Milton Microscopy Group
Sands from around the world
Milton Community Centre Lounge, Coles Road, Milton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6BL. (what3words ///ally.pies.comical)
Contact Chris Thomas for more information.
Saturday 23rd September 2023 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Penkridge
West Midlands open meeting
Haling Dene Centre, Cannock Road, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5DT.
Joint meeting with the Postal Microscopical Society. Gossip with demonstrations, exhibits, sales and photo competition, followed by lectures. Free parking. Contact Steve Gill for more information.
October 2023
Saturday 7th October 2023 – 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Sidmouth
Super Science Saturday
Sidmouth Science Festival, Parish Church, Church Street, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8LG
The Quekett will have a stand as part of our outreach programme.
Saturday 7th October 2023 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Pool-in-Wharfedale
Postal Microscopical Society – Autumn Meeting
Exhibits, gossip, sales and lectures. For more information please contact Mike Smith.
There will be a substantial number of microscopes for sale at bargain prices; they have been donated to the RMS to raise funds for their Microscopes for schools project.
Village Memorial Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1LG.
Saturday 7th to Monday 9th October 2023 – all day – London
New Scientist Live
ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL.
The Quekett will have a stand (K11) as part of our outreach programme.
Wednesday 11th October 2023 – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m
Quekex lecture
“Forensic chemical microscopy and the fun of figuring things out” by Skip Palenik (Microtrace LLC)
Quekett members can sign in to the lecture in the Members’ area.
Saturday 14th October 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m – Potters Bar
Annual Exhibition of Microscopy (Quekex)
Displays of photomicrographs, slides and Zeiss microscopes, members’ demonstrations and exhibits, and 2 lectures:
“Fluorescence microscopy and its use in the life sciences” by Nicola Lawrence (Cambridge University)
“Condenser-free differential quantitative phase contrast (dPC) microscopy – measuring refractive index using LEDs” by Dr Kevin Webb (Nottingham University)
Elm Court Community Centre, 363 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3BP.
Read a report of this event
Saturday 21st October 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Dark-field microscopy; Make your own dark-field stops
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Saturday 21st October 2023 – 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Chinbrook
Apple Day
Quekett members with some simple microscopes will be pond dipping and sharing a stand with Thames21 at this free family event in Chinbrook Meadows Park Orchard as part of our outreach programme. Organised by ChART (Chinbrook Action Residents Team) and the Friends of Chinbrook Meadows with apple tasting, apple pressing, live music, basket weaving, clay workshop, etcetera.
Read a report of this event
Saturday 21st October 2023 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Poole
Microscopy Workshop
Oakdale Library, Wimborne Road, Oakdale, Poole, BH15 3EF.
Quekett members will be promoting microscopy and microscopes to families at this free event as part of our outreach programme.
Read a report of this event
Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th October 2023 – all day – Esher
National Honey Show
Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ.
The Quekett will have a stand in the Trade Hall as part of our outreach programme.
Read a report of this event
November 2023
Saturday 4th November 2023 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – London
British Entomological and Natural History Society – Annual Exhibition
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
The Quekett will have a stand at this free exhibition as part of our outreach programme.
Read a report of this event
Saturday 4th November 2023 – 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – London
Festival of Geology
University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT.
The Quekett will have a stand at this free event as part of our outreach programme.
Read a report of this event
Tuesday 14th November 2023 – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. – South Kensington
M. C. Cooke Lecture
“Sticklebacks under the microscope” by Andrew MacColl (University of Nottingham)
Neil Chalmers Seminar Room, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD
Watch a video of this lecture (Members only)
Wednesday 15th November 2023 – 4:00 p.m.
Committee Meeting
Saturday 18th November 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Spotted wing Drosophila; Counting SWDs and making slides/photos of them
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Tuesday 21st November 2023 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Gossip Meeting
Making dry mounts in slip-cases; adapting an old technique for the 21st century. Speaker: Carel Sartory
Watch a video of this meeting (Members only)
December 2023
Saturday 9th December 2023 – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Lecture and Christmas Quiz
Saturday 16th December 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Rheinberg illumination; Making Rheinberg filters and taking photos
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
2024 Programme
January 2024
Sunday 7th January 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon – Wimbledon
Wimbledon Common Nature Club
Quekett members will be in the Information Centre (SW19 5NR) on Wimbledon Common (near the Windmill), showing interesting slides and specimens to local children as part of our outreach programme.
Sunday 14th January 2024 – 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Milton
Milton Microscopy Group
Are Busy Bees Picky Pollen Pickers? We will be analysing pollen balls collected by individual bees to see how their collecting behaviour varies between bees.
Milton Community Centre Lounge, Coles Road, Milton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6BL. (what3words ///ally.pies.comical)
Contact Chris Thomas for more information.
Tuesday 16th January 2024 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Gossip Meeting
“My latest microscopical acquisition”.
Saturday 20th January 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Foraminifera and sand (dry mounts); Photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
February 2024
Saturday 3rd February 2024 – 4:00 p.m.
Committee Meeting 
only
Saturday 10th February 2024 – 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Gossip Meeting
Practical slide making – crystals melts and dry mounts (seeds, sand and forams) led by Chris Thomas
Room PA135, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD.
Saturday 17th February 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Polarised light; Crystal melts; Photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Saturday 24th February 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Cobham
Home Counties Meeting (Surrey)
Short talks, gossip and practical microscopy.
St Andrews Church Hall, Downside Bridge Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3EJ.
For more information, please contact Joan Bingley.
March 2024
Tuesday 5th March 2024 – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gossip Meeting
Hairs: collecting, examination and identification. Led by John Gregory
Angela Marmont Centre, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD.
Tuesday 5th March 2024 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Annual General Meeting. Election of the committee for the coming year.
Angela Marmont Centre, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD.
Saturday 9th March 2024 – 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Sonning Common
Quekett Spring Sale (formerly the Reading Convention)
Sales, perhaps with some displays and a talk. For further details, and to pre-book a table please contact the organiser.
Sonning Common Village Hall, Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Oxfordshire, RG4 9SL.
Saturday 16th March 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Basic microscopy; Photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Saturday 23rd March 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Kenilworth
Practical Astronomy Show
NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Staffordshire, CV8 2LG (CV8 2LH for satnavs).
The Quekett is planning to have a stand at this event as part of our outreach programme.
Saturday 30th March 2024 – 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Committee/Strategy meeting. In-person event
April 2024
Saturday 6th April 2024 – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Workshop
Stains and staining
Angela Marmont Centre, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD.
Friday 12th April 2024
World Microscope Day Minus 1 on only
Microscopy techniques and technology. More details from Robert Ratford
Saturday 13th April 2024 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm – Lockington
Gossip Meeting and Excursion
Emphasis on freshwater biology
Lockington & Hemington Village Hall, Leicestershire. Details from D.T.Hope
Saturday 13th April 2024
World Microscope Day on only
Microscopes types, history, maintenance and restoration. More details from Robert Ratford
Sunday 14th April 2024
World Microscope Day Plus 1 on only
Specimens, slides, photomicrography of specimens, drawing, sculpture and art. More details from Robert Ratford
Sunday 14th April 2024 – 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Milton
Milton Microscopy Group
Topic TBC
Milton Community Centre Lounge, Coles Road, Milton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6BL. (what3words ///ally.pies.comical)
Contact Chris Thomas for more information.
Saturday 20th April 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Plant microtomy (buds); Photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Saturday 20th April 2024 – 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Langton Matravers
PMS Gossip Meeting NB date and time to be confirmed
Langton Matravers Village Hall, BH19 3HA. For more details contact Pam Hamer
Saturday 27th April 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Bradfield St George
East of England open meeting
Joint meeting with the Eastern Counties Microscopy Study Group and the Iceni Microscopy Study Group.
Gossip, exhibits, sales and lectures.
For more details, contact Robert Ratford.
Village Hall, Bradfield St George, Suffolk, IP30 0AS.
May 2024
Tuesday 14th May 2024 – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. – London
Gossip Meeting
Gossip session on Victorian slides
Angela Marmont Centre, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD.
Tuesday 14th May 2024 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – London
Presidential Address
Terry Hope’s first Presidential Address
Neil Chalmers Seminar Room, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD.
Please contact Lisa Ashby with any queries, [email protected].
Saturday 18th May 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Pond dipping, photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
June 2024
Saturday 1st June 2024 – Bournemouth
Bournemouth Natural Science Society & Museum (BNSSM)
Gossip with demonstrations and access to the museum.
BNSSM, Bournemouth, 39 Christchurch Road, BH1 3NS.
For more information contact [email protected]
Saturday 8th June 2024 – Walton-on-the-Naze – (times to be confirmed)
Home Counties Meeting (Essex)
Excursion to collect fossils followed by practical microscopy and talks
Naze Nature Discovery Centre, Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE.
For more details, contact Robert Ratford.
Saturday 15th June 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Pond dipping; photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Saturday 22nd June 2024 – All day – Keston, Bromley
Excursion – pond dipping and practical microscopy.
Keston Ponds and Keston Village Hall 132 Heathfield Rd, Bromley, BR2 6BF. Bring a packed lunch. For more information contact Lisa Ashby, [email protected].
July 2024
Sunday 7th July 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Northampton
Northampton Natural History Society – Annual Exhibition of Microscopy
The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, NN1 1LD.
Exhibits, gossip and sales in the morning, with lectures in the afternoon. Further details from Tim Newton.
Tuesday 9th July 2024 – 2:30 to 4:30 pm.
Committee meeting.
Angela Marmont Centre, Natural History Museum.
Tuesday 9th July 2024 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – South Kensington
M. C. Cooke Lecture
Topic to be confirmed
Neil Chalmers Seminar Room, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD and on .
Sunday 14th July 2024 – 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Milton
Milton Microscopy Group
Topic TBC
Milton Community Centre Lounge, Coles Road, Milton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6BL. (what3words ///ally.pies.comical)
Contact Chris Thomas for more information.
Tuesday 23rd July 2024 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Gossip Meeting only
Diatoms – finding, collecting, cleaning, viewing
Saturday 27th July 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Pollen slides; pollen identification; photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
August 2024
Saturday 3rd August 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Horsham
Excursion to Warnham Local Nature Reserve
Warnham Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2RA.
Collect samples at this varied nature reserve. Free parking.
For more information contact Graham on [email protected].
Saturday 10th August 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Letchworth
Microscopium – The Microscopists’ Fair
Letchworth Settlement, Nevells Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UB.
The Quekett sales event. To book a table contact [email protected]
Attendees must take note of the Club’s sales policy.
Saturday 17th August 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Bees’ legs; photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August 2024 – Downe, Kent
Down House Microscopy Weekend. Quekett will be participating as part of its outreach programme.
Down House, Luxted Road, Downe, Kent, BR6 7JT.
Friday 24th to Monday 26th August 2024 – all day – Kirby Grindalythe, North Yorkshire
Microscopists’ weekend
Cranedale Centre, Kirby Grindalythe, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8DB.
For more information, please contact Steve Gill.
September 2024
Tuesday 3rd September 2024 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Committee Meeting
Sunday 15th September 2024 – 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Wimbledon
Wimbledon Common Open Day
Quekett members will have a stand in the Information Centre (SW19 5NR) on Wimbledon Common as part of our outreach programme. A donation car park and the Windmill Tearooms are near the Centre. Short walk from the 93 bus route (alight at Parkside Hospital). The free Open Day features craft and charity stalls, birds of prey, reptiles, farm animals, farm machinery and arena events.
Tuesday 17th September 2024 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Gossip Meeting only
Converting to LED. Led by Gordon Brown.
Saturday 21st September 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Insect wings; photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
October 2024
Saturday 12th to Monday 14th October 2024 – all day – London
New Scientist Live
ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL.
The Quekett will have a stand as part of its outreach programme. Volunteers are welcome, please contact Robert Ratford for details.
Tuesday 15th October 2024 – 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Quekex Lecture I ( only)
Saturday 19th October 2024 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm – Potters Bar
Quekex – The Annual Exhibition of Microscopy
Lectures, demonstrations, displays and members’ exhibits.
Elm Court Community Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3BP
Contact Lisa Ashby for more information.
Saturday 20th October 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Parasites; photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th October 2024 – all day – Esher
National Honey Show
Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ.
The Quekett will have a stand in the Trade Hall as part of its outreach programme.
Sunday 27th October 2024 – 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Milton
Milton Microscopy Group
Topic TBC
Milton Community Centre Lounge, Coles Road, Milton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6BL. (what3words ///ally.pies.comical)
Contact Chris Thomas for more information.
November 2024
Saturday 2nd November 2024 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Committee Meeting only
Tuesday 12th November 2024 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – only
L. V. Martin Lecture
“The Ted Kellock Slide Collection” by staff from the Stromness Museum
Saturday 16th November 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Owl pellets; photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
December 2024
Saturday 14th December 2024 – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. only
Lecture and Christmas Quiz
Saturday 21st December 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Christmas plants; photomicrography
Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ.
Contact Gordon Brown for further information.
2025 Programme
October 2025
Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th October 2025 – all day – Esher
National Honey Show
Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ.
The Quekett will have a stand in the Trade Hall as part of its outreach programme.
Notes
Please note that Tuesday evening meetings at the Natural History Museum start at 5:30 p.m. to alleviate the problems due to the Museum’s security arrangements.
This page is kept up to date with alterations and additions to the programme. Changes may also be announced on the What’s new? page and on social media.
For any enquiries regarding Quekett events in this programme, please contact the Meetings Secretary (Paul Smith).
Events shown indented and in italics are not arranged by the Quekett, although we will be represented at some of these events. Any enquiries should be directed to the local organiser.