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