WCCSG - News & Events

Booking (if necessary) for events can be made by phoning our office on 01380 739966 (manned part time) or by contacting us at wccsg@btconnect.com.

Talk: Lawrence Woodward OBE - GM Foods - Your Questions Answered

Venue: Alton Barnes, Wiltshire MAP

Date: Wednesday 1 May 2013

Time: 19.30hrs

Lawrence Woodward was Director of the Organic Research Centre - Elm Farm until 2010.
He has advised and spoken about the principles and methods of organic agriculture to a wide range of organisations and is now involved with the ‘citizens concerned about GM’ website www.gmeducation.org. In 2001 he was awarded an O.B.E. for services to organic farming, having played a pivotal role in the strategic and practical development of the organic sector in the UK.

Workshop: Michael Glickman - The Geometry of Crop Circles

Venue: Alton Barnes, Wiltshire MAP

Date: Saturday 15 June 2013

Time: 14.00hrs - 17.00hrs

Bring your paper, pencils & ruler and enjoy a masterclass from the most well-known
crop circle geometer there is! A good set of compasses will also be required for you to have accurate results (these we cannot supply for everyone, so please make sure you have your own). Michael will explain the hidden patterns behind the designs we see in the fields and show us the complexities behind the creation of even the simplest shape.
No mathematical knowledge needed! It’s a fun workshop for all!
The cost of this workshop is £18 for WCCSG Members and £20 for Non-Members
which covers the cost of the hall and Michael’s time.
Please book for this workshop at the ticket shop or by emailing or calling the office.

Talk: Fred Swift - The Wiltshire Bee Keeper

Venue: Alton Barnes, Wiltshire MAP

Date: Wednesday 11 September 2013

Time: 19.30hrs

The Wiltshire Beekeeper is a jolly Bee Keeper who spends his days travelling around the country looking after his bees, collecting swarms, giving talks and selling honey products. In this talk Fred will demonstrate the advantages of the old fashioned practise of beekeeping, the importance of the bee in nature, the problem with pesticides and the downside of modern methods.

All our talks, workshops and activities are organised to spread information that we believe is informative and helpful. Subjects which help us learn about the past in order to understand the future. Our group and its trustees receive no profit from our activities or from the sale of our calendar. Our publications and programme are planned for the enjoyment of our members and the wider public and the funds we raise help us to continue offering them. Please support our group! If you are not already a member – membership can be bought from the membership shop

Please note: The WCCSG has the right to refuse entry to anyone at any of their events.