Saturday, September 13

The Royal Meteorological Society look back over 175 years and forwards

By Reading Civic Society

In this talk especially commissioned for HODs , Education Officer of the RMetS will talk about the story of Meteorology and the future

Date and time

Location

Caversham Baptist Church

1 Prospect Street Caversham RG4 8JB United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

1 hour
Ages 12+
In person
Free venue parking
Doors at 2:20 PM

About this event

The Royal Meteorological Society has long been a pioneer in the field of meteorology and this year celebrates its 175th year! Guided by its charitable purpose and a commitment to excellence, RMetS’ mission is to advance the understanding of weather and climate and its applications for the benefit of everyone.

This is the first open public talk in Reading by the Royal Meteorological Society. It has been specially commissioned by the Reading Civic Society for HODs.

Eleanor Pinches (FRMetS), Education Officer, will take this opportunity to look back over the 175 years of history, picking out key advances and milestones and take a look forward to the opportunities and challenges that await us.

Reading is fitting location for such an event as not only is the Society office based in Reading, but the town plays a key role in weather and climate science. Take the Climate Stripes - a fairly recent but widely known symbol of climate change which were designed by Ed Hawkins of the University of Reading.

Location of the talk. Caversham Baptist Church

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking for the disabled

Yes there is a small car park adjacent to the church for disabled users. Please advise the event organiser when booking if required

Is there free Parking?

Free Parking is available at the back of the Waitrose Car park for a maximum of 90 Minutes . The further section of the car park (towards Icelaes in the Waitrose Car Park

Facilities for the disabled?

There is wheelchair access at the main entrance and from the car park, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There is an accessible toilet in the main foyer

Is there a charge for the event?

No . However donations are sought to cover the cost of hiring the venue. This is one of 3 HODs events in the church in the afternoon.

Can we get in earlier?

No. A previous talk will only finish by 14:20

Organized by

Reading Civic Society

Reading Civic Society seeks to meet with developers at an early stage, ideally at the Pre-Application stage. This we believe enables us to gain an early understanding of the proposals for a site and any issues. It is also easier to help to shape the design and raise any concerns before a formal planning application is submitted. We prefer, where we an be, to be positive about proposals.