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Anster Nichts 2011-2012

This is our programme of "Anster Nichts" for 2011-2012. Both members and non-members of the A.I.A are welcome to attend any of our "Anster Nichts". For more information on membership please visit our Membership page. Non-members may attend individual meetings for £2. All "Anster Nichts" are held in the Wester Town Hall, High Street West, Anstruther at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday 16th February 2012

Why Easter Moves: The Science and the Politics - Dr James Palmer

Dr James Palmer has been a lecturer in Medieval History at the University of St Andrews since 2007. In this talk, he explains why Easter is a moveable feast and explores the fascinating history of Easter calculations, from arguments about heresy in the Roman Empire, to the role Easter played in driving science in the Middle Ages.

This talk will be preceded by a short AGM.

Thursday 15th March 2012

The Anstruther Whaling Company - Dr Robert Prescott

"The Bailies feued the piece of ground called the fort for a 'boiler house' with the effigy of the ship over the gate, in the spring of 1757". So George Gourlay tells us in "Anstruther or Illustrations of Scottish Burgh Life" published in 1888. Dr Robert Prescott will tell us more of the "effigy of the ship" and of the local whaling expeditions.

Buffet Party Supper

May / June 2012. Members and guests only. Details to be announced.