Activity Group Events

PHOTOGRAPHY Please visit the Club website to book either of the following events.

The Art and Techniques of Close-Up Photography with Adrian Davies

Zoom Wednesday 11 November, 7.30pm Adrian Davies is a wildlife and natural history photographer with more than 30 years’ experience. Following his previous successful presentations on photographing the natural world, he returns to give a more detailed talk on macro photography. His presentation will show how to produce visually interesting, creative and informative close-up images of natural history subjects. He will cover the equipment required, lighting tips and advanced techniques such as focus stacking. M & G: £3.00

Astrophotography Masterclass with David Clapp

Zoom Wednesday 25 November, 7.30pm David Clapp is giving an astrophotography masterclass to push your imagery towards the heavens. With practical advice on how to shoot the camera gear you have, to images from across the globe to inspire you to get out under the night sky, this is a talk not to be missed! M & G: £3.00

SKIING Rather than the normal four ski trips to the slopes, because of the COVID situation the Club has currently only planned two trips for the 2021 season. These are sold out but there could be a further trip if there is enough demand. If you would like to register your interest in an additional trip or join the waiting list for any cancellations please email skiing-organiser@ royalautomobileclub.co.uk. BACKGAMMON We have obviously not been able to meet regularly in the clubhouses for our tournaments but backgammon is still being played weekly each Tuesday evening via Zoom and Backgammon Galaxy – so do join us for a great evening’s entertainment. Full details are available on the Club website or write to our Chairman Peter Hartley at backgammon-committee@royalautomobileclub.co.uk for more information.

RUNNING

The Running Group at Woodcote Park welcomes runners of all abilities every first Sunday and third Saturday of the month for a 7 to 9km run, taking in Epsom Downs or Epsom Common. Join us at Cedars Sports reception at 8.45am on Sunday (for a 9.00am start) and at 9.45am on Saturday (10.00am start). The monthly runs provide a perfect way to exercise and socialise out in the open! Sunday 1 November Saturday 21 November Sunday 6 December Saturday 19 December Sunday 3 January Saturday 16 January Sunday 7 February Saturday 20 February There’s no need to book, just turn up, or email running-organiser@ royalautomobileclub.co.uk if you have any questions.

GARDENING Please visit the Club website to book either of the following events.

‘The Secrets and Science of Scented Plants’ by Emma Desmier

Woodcote Park Thursday 27 January, 7.15pm for 7.30pm Emma Desmier is a respected Fragrance and Sensory Research Scientist. She worked in the beauty and fragrance industry from 1990 where she specialised in fragrance and olfactory research and development. This has included isolating new fragrance materials from plants, through to understanding how fragrances influence the human senses and emotions.

Emma retired from full-time research in 2018 so that she can spend more time working in the botanical world. Currently she lectures at The Plant School where she established the Plant Scent and Taste Course, which aims to teach students about the array of scented and aromatic plants they can grow and use. As a keen gardener and cook, Emma loves spending time in her garden. Her talk will look into the world of scented plants and uncover why and how they produce an amazing array of scents. M & G: £10.00

Arts & Crafts Gardens in the South East

Woodcote Park Thursday 7 January 2021, 7.15pm for 7.30pm Cherill will be returning to Woodcote Park to talk to us about several local Arts and Crafts gardens and the gardeners who developed them. We will learn about William Morris and the Red House, William Robinson and Gravetye, Gertrude Jekyll and Munstead Wood, and Vann and the Manor House, Upton Grey. If the talk inspires you to visit any of these gardens, we can arrange this for members later in the summer. M & G: £10.00