10 Nov 2012 - AGM and Buffet 2012

The AGM took place on Sat 10th Nov. It was preceeded by a lecture on the making of the TV series 'Frozen Planet' and followed by a buffet.

14 July 2012 - Friends' Summer Lunch 2012

The summer lunch took place on Sat 14th July at SPRI.

Lecture: In the spirit of Scott by Lt. Col. Edwards, Leader of the British Services Antarctic Expedition 2012

25 March 2012 - A sledge pull in Cambridge!

A SPRI team and various committee menbers had a go at 'man-hauling' a sledge around Cambridge commons.

Visit the Scott Centenary Sledge Pull website to find out more.

10 March 2012 - Friends of SPRI Centenary Fundraising Dinner at Trinity House, London

A special gala evening, with a drinks reception, black tie dinner and lecture by Frozen Planet cameraman, David Baillie.

12 Nov 2011 - Friends of SPRI AGM and Fundraising Dinner

The AGM was held in the Queen's Building Theatre, Emmanuel College and followed by a fundraising dinner in the Old Library at Emmanuel College.

5 July 2011 - Worst Journey in the World - Reception and talk by Dr David Wilson

Dr. Edward Wilson was the instigator and leader of what has become known as the Worst Journey in the World, a six week trip in the depths of the Antactic winter which set out to investigate the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and birds. When Captain Scott started planning his 1911-1913 Expedition to Antarctica aboard Terra Nova he asked Wilson to accompany him as his Chief of Scientific Staff.

In January 2012, on the Centenary of the Terra Nova expedition, Orion Expedition Cruises will be returning to Ross Island to give her guests the opportunity of visiting the amazing site of the explorers' hut, preserved as it was when Scott, Dr Wilson and the rest of the team were based there.

In addition to David's talk there was a canapé reception and Orion Expedition Cruises Representative Natalie Read provided information about their cruises. Over £1000 was raised.

18 June 2011 - Friends Summer Lunch 2011

The Friends Summer Buffet Lunch took place at HQS WELLINGTON on the Thames Embankment (opposite Temple underground station) in London on Saturday 18th June 2011.

The afternoon included lunch and two guest speakers.

Jennifer Murray talked about her marathon runs in support of the Friends and also the helicopter journeys she has made around the world including the polar regions.

David Mearns talked on "Discovering Deepwater Shipwrecks – From HMAS Sydney to Shackleton's Endurance", this covered what it takes to locate and film shipwrecks lost in very deep waters. David presented the exhaustive research involved to determine where to search and discussed the operations of finding a shipwreck using some recent examples.

The Great White Silence

Saturday 13th November 2010

Lecture and preview screening of Ponting's iconic film, digitally restored.

2010 AGM, Buffet and Auction

Saturday 13th November 2010

Friends Annual General Meeting, held at the Scott Polar Research Institute.

The auction raised £750 for the Friends.

Friends Summer Lunch Event - Saturday 10 July 2010

The Summer Lunch gave Friends the chance for a tour of the recently re-opened museum, plus a behind the scenes view of the refurbished stores area.

Pen Hadow: Extreme Endeavour - Extreme Science

Saturday 14 November 2009

A lecture in aid of the Friends of SPRI.

2009 AGM and Friends' Buffet

Saturday 14 November 2009

Friends Annual General Meeting.

HMS Scott visit - Plymouth, Friday 16 October

A report on our visit

Gallery Event: "Arctic in Danger" - London, 8 September 2009

There was a Friends Event at a Gallery in London in early September 2009.

Friends Summer Lunch Event - Saturday 6 June 2009

The Friends Summer Buffet Lunch this year took the form of a visit to British Antarctic Survey offices at High Cross, Madingley Rd, Cambridge.

Performance of 'Captain Ross' (1833) - Saturday 8th November 2008

Tickets 10 Guineas (£10.50) from the SPRI Box Office
To follow the Friends' AGM at 7:30pm

Friends Autumn Buffet and AGM - Saturday 8th November 2008

The Friends Annual General Meeting is held at the Institute on the second Saturday in November (even if it is Guy Fawkes Night!)

The Friends' Summer Lunch - Saturday 7th June 2008

The Friends' Summer Lunch was held in the Institute on first Saturday in June.

Mike Stroud presents 'From Ice to Dust - Travels to Extremes' - Saturday 17th May 2008

Mike Stroud is best known for his record-breaking undertakings with Sir Ranulph Fiennes. In 1992/93 they succeeded in completing the first unaided walk across the continent from coast to coast. Elsewhere, Mike completed the first unsupported, non-stop run across the Qatar desert, covering 200 km in just 3 days. Most recently, he and Sir Ranulph completed 7 marathons, in 7 days, on 7 different continents for charity.

Friends Autumn Buffet and AGM - Saturday 10th November 2007

The Friends Annual General Meeting.

Tony Soper presents 'The Discovery and Exploitation of Polar Wildlife' - Saturday 11th November 2007

Tony Soper discusses the history of the exploitation of the northern and southern seas since the 16th century.

Friends Autumn Buffet and AGM - Saturday 11th November 2006

The Friends Annual General Meeting.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt. OBE presents 'Living dangerously: my life as an explorer' - Saturday 11th November 2006

Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been at the forefront of many expeditions. Described as the "World's Greatest Living Explorer" by the Guinness Book of Records in 1984, his exploits around the world have pushed the limits of human knowledge and endurance.

Friends Diamond Jubilee Prize Draw

The winners have now been announced. Thanks to all who entered.

The Hon. Edward Broke Evans VRD presents 'South With Scott!' - Saturday 30th September 2006

A rare opportunity to experience a classic polar lecture by Lieutenant E.R.G.R. Evans, 2nd in Command, British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913.

Friends Visit to HMS Endurance in Portsmouth - Saturday 22nd July 2006

A visit and unique tour of HMS Endurance for the Friends. Photos from the 2005 visit are available.

Actor Aidan Dooley presents: Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer - Saturday 3rd June 2006

A repeat performance of this powerful one-man play, by popular request. Demand for tickets for this performance is already high and we recommend early booking.

The Friends' Summer Lunch and Polar Book Den - Saturday 3rd June 2006

The Friends' Summer Lunch and Polar Book Den will be held in the Institute on Saturday 3rd June 2006.

Friends Diamond Jubilee Birthday Tea - Saturday 29th April 2006

This celebratory tea party was held for all members of the Friends and Institute staff, to celebrate 60 years of the Friends.

An Evening with Kari Herbert - Saturday 29th April 2006

Kari is a popular lecturer and this evening was a special treat as she weaved her famous spell of native myth, family memoir and personal adventure, against the backdrop of the Arctic wilderness.

Friends Visit to HMS Endurance in Portsmouth

A visit and unique tour of HMS Endurance for the Friends. Photos from this event are avaiable.

Summer Lunch

Our annual Summer Lunch took place on 4th June 2005 and was followed by the Polar Book Den (see below)

Polar Book Den

Many Friends have unwanted polar books sitting upon their shelves, and many Friends are seeking to buy polar books. Friends attended the Polar Book Den on Saturday 4th June to buy and sell books.

The Songs of the "Morning": A musical sketch

This was a rare chance to hear a live performance of the famous songs and poetry from the S.Y "Morning", the relief ship to Captain Scott's 1901-1904 'Discovery' expedition.

An evening with Peter Hillary

The Friends were treated to a talk by Peter Hillary, who has climbed Everest twice, survived K2, skied a new route to the South Pole, summited Antarctica's Mt Vinson and even touched down at the geographic North Pole with his father, Ed Hillary, and Neil Armstrong!

Actor Aidan Dooley presents: Tom Crean: Antarctic Explorer

Actor Aidan Dooley gave a brilliant performance of this powerful one-man play.

Friends Autumn Buffet and AGM

The Friends Annual General Meeting took place on Saturday 12th November 2005.