VICE-PRESIDENTS:

John. Austin, Maggie Blackburn, Gill Brown,

C. Clough, Ian Douglas, John Durnall,

Jennie Frew, Barry Gleave,

Chris. Laithwaite, Ian Ray, Jen Sawyer

HON GENERAL SECRETARY

Helen Knight

5, Norman Road, Sale, Cheshire M33 3DF

0161 962 4950

HON SECRETARY: (Membership)

Paul Douglas for contact details see opposite

HON PUBLICITY OFFICER:

Sue Bermingham

Manchester Metropolitan University,

Didsbury Campus, 799 Wilmslow Road,

Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2RR.

Tel. 0161 247 2334

HON PROGRAMME SECRETARY:

Ernie Savage

Laneside, Croasdale Drive, Parbold,

Wigan WN8 7HR Tel: 01257 462428

HON TREASURER:

David Collins, School of Environment & Life Sciences

University of Salford. Manchester M5 4WT

Tel: 0161 295 4519

HON WORLDWISE QUIZ CO-ORDINATOR:

Ray Howarth

Stockport Grammar School, Buxton Road, Stockport.

SK2 7AF Tel: 0161 456 9000

COMMITTEE:

Anthony Barlow, Albert Graham, Liz Elam, Mike Johnson, Andrew Kyle, Jim Spencer, Ann Thompson

HON OGDEN PRIZE SECRETARY

Paul Douglas

Crompton House School

Shaw, Oldham OL2 7HS

01706 847451

THE OGDEN PRIZE:

The prize is awarded annually to the student who attains the highest mark in Geography at A level in the AQA Examinations. Heads of Department in Schools and Colleges should nominate candidates for the prize in September 2005. The names of students should be sent to the Ogden Prize. Secretary. Details of total score gained, the examination centre number of the School or College and the Examination Board should be included

2007 Winners:

AQA Spec B

Alice Wright of Withington Girls’ School-

AQA Spec A

Maria Scott of Manchester High School for Girls

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS:

These should be paid to the Hon Treasurer. Cheques should be crossed and made payable to ‘The Geographical Association - Manchester Branch’.

Rates Adult £5; Student £2

In addition, full membership of the Geographical Association will enable you to receive its journals etc. Details of membership may be obtained from GA Headquarters to which payment should also be made.

THE GEOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION

MANCHESTER BRANCH

Centenary year

Web site

HEADQUARTERS OFFICE:

160 Solly Street, Sheffield. S1 4BF.

Tel: 0114 296 0088

Fax: 0114 296 7176

E-mail:

Web-site:

PRESIDENT:

Professor Michael Bradford

CHAIRMAN:

Sue Bermingham

PROGRAMME AND MEMBERSHIP CARD

Session 2008-2009

Member’s Name:

Please bring this card with you to ensure admission

Lectures are free to members; £1 to Visitors

The lecture topics have been especially chosen with the new `A Level Specifications in mind

Saturday 4th October

A field walk

Details from the Secretary

Tuesday 20th.November 2008

17.00.

World Wise Quiz

Stockport Grammar School

Further details from Ray Howarth

Tuesday 20th January 2009

ANNUAL DINNER

At Pau Brazil, Lever Street (Jct. Gt. Ancoats St.

Details from Ian Ray

April 16th. – 18th. 200

Annual Conference and Exhibition

Investigating Geography

University of Manchester

Early booking from September 2008

Contact GA HQ @ Sheffield

Saturday May 9th.

Annual General Meeting

Provisional arrangements

Meet Bolton St. Station, Bury @11.00 for trip on East Lancashire. Railway