New Chair for South Georgia Association
The Committee of the South Georgia Association has appointed Mrs Philippa Foster Back CBE to be its new Chairman in succession to Professor David Drewry, who is retiring. Mrs Foster Back has a distinguished career in…
Endurance Discovery Film Premiere
The National Geographic film depicting the search for the 100-year-old wreck of Shackleton’s ship ‘Endurance’ will be premiered in London’s Royal Festival Hall on 12 October 2024. Tickets go on sale on 17 September 2024 Click…
April 2024 SGA Newsletter Published
Morag Husband Campbell Medal 2024 Awarded to Ian Hart
The South Georgia Association is delighted to announce the award of the Morag Husband Campbell medal for 2024 to Ian Hart, in recognition of his “outstanding and sustained support for the history, heritage and knowledge of…
SGA Initiative Funding helps with Westminster Abbey Shackleton Plaque
Shackleton Memorial Stone Dedication, Westminster Abbey, 15th February 2024 by SGA Chair David Drewry On a surprisingly warm February afternoon the Princess Royal, accompanied by her husband, Admiral Timothy Lawrence, attend the ceremony to unveil the…
Geoff Tanner Remembered
By SGA Member Dr Bruce Mair With input from Alexandra Tataran, Archivist and Records Officer, British Antarctic Survey It is with regret that I report on the passing of Peter William Geoffrey (Geoff) Tanner earlier this…
Events
The SGA organises events for members to get together and meet, as well as to learn about subjects of interest about South Georgia.
During the pandemic of 2020 we organised online talks in place of real get-togethers, but are getting back to normal now.
Initiative Funding
The SGA has Funding that members can apply for to help with South Georgia-related projects. Click HERE for details.
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