by Gillian

Winter lecture by Martyn James

_{Book by Friday 14th October!}

On Wednesday 19th October we're delighted to be welcoming Martyn James.

Martyn's talk "Energy and Food Along the Silk Road" will encompass several stops between Venice and Beijing along the maritime and land "Silk Road" trading route. The talk will touch on the importance of trade to the dominance and wealth of Venice, the major hubs along the way where traders gathered and food and cultures mixed, taking in some of the most beautiful cities of eastern maritime Europe, the spectacular scenery of Central Asia, the diversity of the food and peoples that inhabit the corridor, highlighting the vast mineral and energy resources of the region which Europe in part still depends on, and finally on the transition from power generated from fossil fuels to renewables and the possible impact to the casual offshore cruiser of the coming energy transition.

The lecture will start at 18:30 prompt, so we recommend you arrive in good time to get a drink from the bar to take to your seat in the Island Room. If you are booked for supper, it will be served in the River Room after the lecture, please sit where you wish.  Supper service will be served buffet style.

_{Book your seat and your supper!}

Members should book for supper no later than Friday 14th October, along with any dietary requirements. Supper this week will be fish pie with seasonal vegetables or veggie wellington with seasonal vegetables and vegan gravy for £15.00. If you would like to attend the lecture without the supper, please also reserve your seat so that we can monitor numbers.

_{Book seats and suppers here}

Please note: any cancellations after Friday 14th October will be payable/non-refundable.