| Wednesday 11 January 2012 |
“Twelve aspects of Russia”. Philatelic Society display and talk about Russian stamps and history of the Russian postal system by David Venables, who is a member of both societies.
David’s display/talk will be in two halves with a chance to see the material first hand after each presentation. |
Time: 6pm for 6.30 pm
Place: The Birmingham & Midland Institute, Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS.
Admission: Voluntary contribution of £1.00 to Philatelic Society. |
| Friday 3 February 2012 |
Encounters with Russian Engineering Technology
An illustrated talk by Graham Reynolds M.I. Mech. E. C. Eng. whose past experience includes work with Soviet naval gas turbines, a Siberian gas pipeline and the Strategic Defence Initiative. In retirement, Graham began writing an Encyclopaedia of Gas Turbines ... and this turned up a very interesting contact ... !) |
Time: 6.30 for 7 pm
Place: The Birmingham & Midland Institute, Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS
Admission: £3 (£1.50 members/£2.00 concessions)
Click for Leaflet (PDF) |
| Fri 2 March 2012 |
AGM followed by a “Symposium” on a specific topic |
Time: 6.30 for 7 pm
Place: The Birmingham & Midland Institute, Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS
Admission: £3 (£1.50 members/£2.00 concessions) |
