South Georgia Heritage Trust

South Georgia Heritage Trust CEO Alison Neil MBE will talk about the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia in the sub-Antarctic, sometimes called the Serengeti of the Southern Ocean due to its huge concentrations of wildlife, including millions of penguins, seals, seabirds and whales. The location of the island and its wildlife drew industry to the island from the late 18th century. It was a starting point for Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expeditions and in 1982 the first British territory occupied by the Argentinians. Alison will touch on all aspects of South Georgia and explain what the Dundee-based South Georgia Heritage Trust is doing to conserve the island.

Doors open from 12.30pm at the Glasite Hall on King Street. Please enter from the churchyard or the east side of the building (the lift is available from both sides but the accessible door is at the east entrance). You DO NOT need to bring a printed ticket.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available to purchase before the talk. Entry to the talks are free but if you would like to make a donation towards the hire of the hall, there will be a donations tin available.

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