At our next meeting on Monday, 13th July, the invited speaker is Rodney Paul. Apart from appearing on British TV’s ‘The Chase’, Mr Paul has travelled widely and has developed a keen interest in Antarctic history. Reading accounts of early expeditions to Antarctica was the catalyst for his desire to experience the unique region for himself. He has a particular interest in Sir Ernest Shackleton and has been to many places associated with him.
His talk will be about the heroic adventures of one of the world’s greatest ever explorers, providing an account of the various expeditions that Sir Ernest Shackleton undertook to the Antarctic. Shackleton was an inspirational leader, determined to succeed even under the harshest of conditions but was never afraid of admitting defeat if the welfare of his men was at risk. He led the infamous Endurance Expedition to the Antarctic which resulted in an open boat journey across the most hostile ocean in the world. Shackleton inspired his men like no other explorer of his time. Mr Paul, who has visited the Antarctic twice and been to South Georgia where Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried, will bring the latter’s endeavours to life by recounting his exploits through photographs and stories.
Anyone, retired or semi-retired, wishing to come along to the meeting as a guest can contact the club through the Contact Page of this web site, or if preferred they can ring 07717 375505 to speak to a current member.