Our programme of talks runs from September each year to May the following year with monthly talks on a weekday evening. The next meeting will be in September 2025. Meetings are on the second Thursday evening in the month and are run via Zoom with face-to-face meeting in the Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury for subjects and demonstrations.
During the summer the society may run some Saturday Lectures.
Thursday 11th September 2025, Zoom
Reorganising the Neolithic
Doug Stuckey
King Arthurs Stone Herefordshire 2021
In 2024 two local primary schools chose the Neolithic period module from the year 4 curriculum (8 year olds) and asked BAS to start the session rolling. This presentation is not the one prepared for the schools but covers the more recent excavations and studies that I researched to provide current evidence and to extend the curriculums content.
Thursday 9th October, in person at the Museum (and Zoom)
The Art and Practise of Thatching
David Underwood
David is a practising Thatcher and will demonstrate this historic craft for us at the Museum (may not be so engaging on Zoom). All are invited to attend.
Thursday 13th November, Zoom
Roman Fenstanton
David Ingham, Albion Archaeology
Excavation uncovered an extensive site, which included evidence of a possible Roman crucifixion.
Thursday 11th December, at the Museum and on Zoom
AAG Christmas Party and Quiz (for fun)
Doug Stuckey
A review of AAG activity in 2025 and a Picture Quiz (for fun) on Roman in the UK.
The Museum session will include Christmas nibbles (please bring a plate) while the presentation/quiz and good wishes will also be on Zoom.
Thursday 8th January 2025, Zoom
Archaeology North of the Border
Doug Stuckey
The now annual visit to Archaeology in Scotland, cover recent excavations in Orkney and in the Lowlands, from Neolithic structures to medieval monuments.
Thursday 12th February
TBA
Thursday 12th March
Making Roman Glass
Prof Ian Freestone (UCL institute of Archaeology)
A return visit from Ian who provided us with an insight into Medieval Glass. This time he will take us into the world of Roman glass production. Ian is a Chemist – so expect a scientific exploration of this subject. Recommended viewing.
Thursday 9th April
TBA
Thursday 14th May
TBA
Active Archaeology Talks are held on one weekday evening each month between September and May…
• at the Discover Bucks Museum (formerly the County Museum) in Church Street, Aylesbury, starting at 7.30pm. Entrance is from the footpath on the side of the building that faces St Mary’s Churchyard.
• These illustrated talks will also be streamed on-line, accessible via the web from your living room.
• Meetings are in three parts: a practical archaeology session or speaker on a recent excavation; a break for tea, coffee and biscuits; then reports on the group’s current and recent archaeology projects.
Click here for information about the society’s Active Archaeology Group.