Events

The South Georgia Association is pleased to present an online talk on Thursday 19 March 2026.

Who and What: The 25th Anniversary of the opening of a new Government Station at King Edward Point. Andy Clarke and Mark Belchier

After 19 years under the protecion of a British military presence, following the Argentine invasion pf 1982, a new station was built to replace the deteriorating buildings and a civilian presence was re-established, Run by the British Antarctic Survey, the station supports the South Georgia Government’s on-island personnel and a science programme.

Dr, Mark Belchier and Andrew Clarke will speak about: the early days of science from the Discovery Investigations until 1982; Life in and around Shackleton House; Marine and Fisheries Research since 2001; Future research over the next 25 years

There will be a short Question and Answer session and we hope to have a live link up with the folk at KEP

Where: The Comfort of your own Home, via Zoom

When: 1930 on Thursday 19 March Friday 17 January 2025 (1930 GMT for overseas viewers)

Cost: Free

The South Georgia Association is pleased to present an online talk on Thursday 20 November 2025 at 1930 GMT.

Who and What: Presentation by Norman Court of the Viola Trust.

The Virtual Viola Project has brought back to life a very historic vessel with an extraordinary history. Viola, later named Dias, is the oldest surviving steam trawler with its engines still intact and one of the few vessels still around which fought in WW1. On November 20, starting at 7.30 pm (UK time), we are excited to get a preview of the Virtual Viola film ahead of its official launch a week later. Norman Court, from the Viola Trust, will explain the background to the project before introducing the Virtual Viola film. So join us for a fascinating evening to hear how, though the whale catcher Dias remains at Grytviken, her former history and lives as part of the North Sea boxing fishing fleet and four years as a wartime patrol vessel involved in the sinking of two U-boats have been realistically recreated.
The presentation will be followed by short Question and Answer session.

Where: The Comfort of your own Home, via Zoom

When: 1930 on Thursday 20 November 2025 (1930 GMT for overseas viewers)

Cost: Free

Our friends over at the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) – The charity that raises money to support South Georgia projects, and runs the Museum at Grytviken – are hosting a weekend event in Dundee, Scotland, on 26 to 29 June 2025.

Events include:

• Telling the Whalers’ Story
• Meet the Whalers’ Memory Bank Team
• Whale Tales from the Natural History Museum
• Whale Sories
• The Whale Memorial
• Endurance Film Screening
• Art and Puppet Workshops
• South Georgia Whale Researchers

The SGA is holding a two-day Summer Event in Cambridge on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 July.

Get ready for two days of exciting presentations!

Whales, seals, science, archives, mapping, climate change, marine protection, and more!  

Option to join us for a 3-course evening meal on Friday evening at the Atrium, Gonville Hotel.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Ticket Options:

• Member’s Day only (valid for both days) – £30
• Member’s Day plus 3 Course Evening Meal – £105
• Non-Member’s Day only (valid for both days) – £50
• Non-Member’s Day plus 3 Course Evening Meal – £125

Numbers are limited on a first-come, first-served basis with SGA members given priority booking.

Booking closes on 6th June

Here are the Agenda and Dinner Menu for the SGA Summer Event and AGM 2025 in Cambridge:

SGA AGM Weekend 2025 Schedule (88.66 KB)

SGA AGM 2025 Dinner Menu (387.11 KB)

The South Georgia Association is pleased to present an online talk on Friday 17 January 2025.

Who and What: Cook’s Landing on South Georgia 1775, and Geological Fieldwork on the 200th and 202nd Anniversaries. Dr Bruce Mair

17 January 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook landing on South Georgia while on his second voyage of exploration (1772-1775) aboard HMS Resolution. Former BAS Geologist Bruce Mair will describe aspects of Cook’s earlier life and arrival at South Georgia and add personal recollections of geological fieldwork on the south coast and inland glaciers of the island coincident with the 200th and 202nd anniversaries.

Where: The Comfort of your own Home, via Zoom

When: 1900 on Friday 17 January 2025 (1900 GMT for overseas viewers)

Cost: Free