1. Manchester Microscopical & Natural History Society Established 1880 Internet: www.manchestermicroscopical.org.uk Contacts: President – Mike Mahon 0161 485 1449 Secretary – Derek Haworth 01254 702454 m.mahon@keele.ac.uk derek@d.haworth.fsnet.co.uk The Society was founded over 130 years ago to provide for the pursuits of those interested in microscopy and natural history. Today it provides regular meetings where talks are given by amateurs or professionals and members can provide exhibits, exchange gossip, just keep in touch, use the library or buy small goods. We also produce a yearly Newsletter (Micro Miscellanea), the occasional book or booklet on hints and tips or items of local historical interest, and an Internet site. Currently over 250 members. Annual Membership UK:£10 Overseas:£12 Monthly Meetings – Library – Booklets – Slides - Web John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) Manchester microscopist, inventor and microphotographer Blood Smear - differential interference contrast microscopy Bone - silver stain and polarised microscopy Dancer microscope c1855 Diatom arrangement Kemp c1980 Crystals - polarising microscopy with quarter waveplate Dr John Tatham 1st President (1880) Members at MMS Meeting MMS Booklet (1991) Newsletter

2. INVITATION If you are interested in the microscope and its uses, are an amateur or professional, are young or old, then come along to our regular meetings, or join the Society and receive the Newsletter as well (Subscription ONLY £10 per annum) Meetings: 7 times a year, Thursday evenings 7pm at Manchester University Medical School, Oxford Rd, Manchester Website: www.manchestermicroscopical.org.uk Contacts: Mike Mahon (President) m.mahon@keele.ac.uk Derek Haworth (Mem.Secretary) derek@d.haworth.fsnet.co.uk To Join: Send Cheque for £10 (payable to Manchester Microscopical Society) Derek Haworth, MMS, 65 Earnsdale Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1JR Meetings: 7 times a year, Thursday evenings 7pm at Manchester University Medical School, Oxford Rd, Manchester Website: www.manchestermicroscopical.org.uk Contacts: Mike Mahon (President) m.mahon@keele.ac.uk Derek Haworth (Mem.Secretary) derek@d.haworth.fsnet.co.uk To Join: Send Cheque for £10 (payable to Manchester Microscopical Society) Derek Haworth, MMS, 65 Earnsdale Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1JR Established in 1880, the Society now has around 250 members who meet regularly to give talks, show exhibits, exchange gossip, and use the library. Meetings Slides Exhibits Website Books Newsletter

3. INVITATION If you are interested in the microscope and its uses, are an amateur or professional, are young or old, then come along to our regular meetings, or join the Society and receive the Newsletter as well (Subscription ONLY £10 per annum) Meetings: 7 times a year, Thursday evenings 7pm at Manchester University Medical School, Oxford Rd, Manchester Website: www.manchestermicroscopical.org.uk Contacts: Mike Mahon (President) m.mahon@keele.ac.uk Derek Haworth (Mem.Secretary) derek@d.haworth.fsnet.co.uk To Join: Send Cheque for £10 (payable to Manchester Microscopical Society) Derek Haworth, MMS, 65 Earnsdale Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1JR Meetings: 7 times a year, Thursday evenings 7pm at Manchester University Medical School, Oxford Rd, Manchester Website: www.manchestermicroscopical.org.uk Contacts: Mike Mahon (President) m.mahon@keele.ac.uk Derek Haworth (Mem.Secretary) derek@d.haworth.fsnet.co.uk To Join: Send Cheque for £10 (payable to Manchester Microscopical Society) Derek Haworth, MMS, 65 Earnsdale Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1JR Established in 1880, the Society now has around 300 members who meet regularly to give talks, show exhibits, exchange gossip, and use the library. Meetings Slides Exhibits Website Books Newsletter INVITATION If you are interested in the microscope and its uses, are an amateur or professional, are young or old, then come along to our regular meetings, or join the Society and receive the Newsletter as well (Subscription ONLY £10 per annum) Meetings: 7 times a year, Thursday evenings 7pm at Manchester University Medical School, Oxford Rd, Manchester Website: www.manchestermicroscopical.org.uk Contacts: Mike Mahon (President) m.mahon@keele.ac.uk Derek Haworth (Mem.Secretary) derek@d.haworth.fsnet.co.uk To Join: Send Cheque for £10 (payable to Manchester Microscopical Society) Derek Haworth, MMS, 65 Earnsdale Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1JR Meetings: 7 times a year, Thursday evenings 7pm at Manchester University Medical School, Oxford Rd, Manchester Website: www.manchestermicroscopical.org.uk Contacts: Mike Mahon (President) m.mahon@keele.ac.uk Derek Haworth (Mem.Secretary) derek@d.haworth.fsnet.co.uk To Join: Send Cheque for £10 (payable to Manchester Microscopical Society) Derek Haworth, MMS, 65 Earnsdale Avenue, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1JR Established in 1880, the Society now has around 300 members who meet regularly to give talks, show exhibits, exchange gossip, and use the library. Meetings Slides Exhibits Website Books Newsletter