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New lecture title for 21st January

Mangroves – what they are and why they matter   by Dr Peter Hogarth   Sharp-eyed readers will have noticed that we have a change of title for our next evening lecture on January 21st.  Our previously advertised speaker, Gillian Hovell, …

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Christmas Family Lecture cancelled

We are very sorry to announce that the Christmas Family Lecture planned for December 29th will not now be given, but it is hoped to mount a children’s/family event in spring.

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August Newsletter

The August YPS newsletter is now available for downloading here

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YPS commemorates 100 years since Tempest Anderson

There will be a special YPS lecture on 19th July by Professor Stephen Mobbs from The National Centre for Atmospheric Science entitle “VOLCANOES, VOLCANIC ASH, AND FUTURE AIR TRAVEL” Make sure not to miss this addition to the YPS calendar …

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Historical Annual Reports now on-line

Members of YPS will be interested to know that an on-line archive of Annual Reports of The Yorkshire Philosophical Society is now available through the Biodiversity Heritage Library. The archive currently covers from 1823 to 1859 but there are plans …

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No Cafe Sci in June

Please note that there will be no Cafe Scientifique in June. City Screen are making renovations to the Basement Bar. The next Cafe Sci event is on 3 July and is entitled “Science is for parents too”

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May 2013 Newsletter

The May 2013 newsletter is now available for members to download (log-in required) by clicking the following link May 2013 Newsletter

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February 2013 Newsletter

The February 2013 Newsletter is now available to for members to download by clicking the following link Feb 2013 Newsletter

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Garden Notes for YPS – January 2013

The end of 2012 and start of 2013 saw more flooding at the lower end of the garden. Although the planting is robust and stands up well to these inundations, it does make a terrific mess of paths and borders. …

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York Archaeological Trust General Advisory Council – Report 2011-2012

The General Advisory Committee of YAT meets quarterly to hear reports on current and future initiatives undertaken by both the Exploration and Explanation divisions of the Trust, and to offer advice, support and ideas. Membership is made up primarily of …

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