We get involved in a wide range of events such as talks at schools and amateur astronomy clubs, special trade days, star parties and observing trips. Check here for details of forthcoming events and for a list of the things we have done in the past. If your club or organisation would like Green Witch to attend one of your events, or organise a special event for you, please contact us.

The list is arranged in reverse chronological order so that future events are normally at the top.

• October 2005

• Thursday 27th October to Monday 31st October 2005 ASV Star Party
  The Arizona Sky Village will host its first Star Party which promises to be one of the best in the world. Pristine clear, dark, skies with an international line-up of top speakers will attract astronomers from around the world. Participants will be able to continue observing until 5th November. Green Witch has its own house and observatory site at the ASV and will be taking part in the Star Party. Contact us for further details or visit the Arizona Sky Party Web Site
• Monday 24th October 2005 Anton Vamplew Book Signing, Liverpool Spaceport
  Anton Vamplew is the 'Blue Peter Astronomer' and he is promoting his latest book with a signing tour of the UK. We arranged for him to do one at the Spaceport in Liverpool and will be there to help on the day. We hope to see you if you are in that part of the world. Click here for details of the Spaceport.
• Saturday 15th October 2005 Intermediate Astronomy
  A one-day course designed for people who have attended 'Astronomy for Absolute Beginners' or who have some basic knowledge that they want to build on. Click here for details
• Monday 3rd October 2005 Partial Eclipse of the Sun
  We shall hold an eclipse party at the showroom with an opportunity to observe the Sun through white light and hydrogen alpha filters.
• Saturday 1st October 2005 FAS Convention, Cambridge
  The FAS will be holding its convention at the Institute of Astronomy (IoA), Cambridge. Green Witch plans to be there with a trade stand.

  September 2005

• Saturday 17th September 2005 Astronomy for Absolute Beginners
  Our popular one-day introduction to astronomy given by Dr Jeffrey Barham. The ideal way to get up to speed with this fascinating hobby. Click here for details

  August 2005

• Saturday 27th August 2005 Solar Day
  A chance to try different telescopes on the Sun and to learn what to do in preparation for the Solar Eclipse in October. How to view the Sun safely, how to show it safely to children, how to photograph it and much more. Try out a Hydrogen-alpha telescope to see solar flares for yourself.

  July 2005

• Monday 25th July 2005 Space Port Opening
  Neil and Lucy attended an evening reception to preview the new Space Port on Merseyside. Co-located with the Seacombe ferry terminal on the Wirral, the Space Port is the latest attraction featuring space and astronomy. There's a simulator, planetarium and a wide range of interactive exhibits that will intereste children and adults alike. Combine it with a 'Ferry Cross the Mersey' for a great afternoon out and the best view of the Liverpool waterfront. The Space Port opened officially to the public on Tuesday 26th July 2005. Further details are available at the Space Port Web Site
• Saturday 11th July 2005 Neil and Lucy's Wedding
  

  June 2005

• Friday-Sunday 17th-19th June 2005 East of England Country Show
  We had a trade stand at the East of England July Show near Peterborough from 17th-19th July and showed hundreds of people the Sun in hudrogen-alpha light.
• Sunday 5th June 2005 Cambridgeshire County Show
  We had a trade stand at the Cambridgeshire County Show at Wimpole Home Farm, Wimpole, near Royston (the National Trust property)

  May 2005

• Saturday 21st May 2005 Binocular and Spotting Scope Day
  An open day with the emphasis on choosing and using binoculars and spotting scopes. An opportunity to try a wide range of equipment and enjoy some discount prices.
• Friday 13th May 2005 'Lucky Stars' Star Party
  We held a Star Party from 8 pm to 10 pm. The crescent Moon, Jupiter and Saturn were well-placed for observing, even before it got dark, and a large crowd were able to try out several different telescopes and binoculars. A most enjoyable evening.
• Tuesday 10th May 2005 Caldecote Tuesday Club
  Neil gave a talk about the Arizona Sky Village to the Caldecote Tuesday Club.
• Saturday 7th May 2005 ETX Course
  Another of Lee's popular introductory course - free to anyone who purchased an ETX from Green Witch. Available to others on payment of the course fee. Click here for details.
• Wednesday 4th May 2005 Bedford School Astronomy Competition
  Neil joined Monica Grady and the Head of Physics to judge the school's competition called 'Mysteries of the Solar System'. Seven schools entered the competition and made short presentations. The standard was very high and some of the schools came up with entertaining ways of unveiling some of the solar system's mysteries.

  April 2005

• Saturday 9th April 2005 Kelling Heath Star Party
  Green Witch trade stand at the main day of the party.

  March 2005

• Saturday 12th March 2005 Astronomy for Absolute Beginners
  Another opportunity to attend Jeffrey's popular introduction to astronomy.
• Friday 11th March 2005 Godmanchester Primary School
  A science evening with Green Witch providing a trade stand and an opportunity to try a telescope.
• Saturday 5th March 2005 ETX Course
  A repeat of Lee's popular introductory course - free to anyone who purchased an ETX from Green Witch. Available to others on payment of the course fee. Click here for details.
• Wednesday 2nd March 2005 Papworth Astronomy Club
  Open evening at the club with Green Witch providing a trade stand.

  February 2005

• Saturday 19th February 2005 Astronomy for Absolute Beginners
  Another opportunity to attend Jeffrey's popular introduction to astronomy.
• Friday 11th February 2005 Hardwick Over 50 Club
  Neil gave a talk on the Arizona Sky Village.
• Monday 7th February 2005 Ampleforth College
  Neil gave a talk on the Arizona Sky Village to the school's astronomy club.
• Friday 4th and Saturday 5th February 2005 Astrofest
  Green Witch staff members attended the show and caught up with some old friends.

  January 2005

• Wednesday 26th January 2005 Gransden WI
  Neil gave a talk entitled 'Arizona Skies' at the Gransden Women's Institute.
• Thursday 13th to Friday 2ist January 2005 Arizona Sky Village
  Neil and Lucy visited the Sky Village to check our house and welcome our first guests. Green Witch is now open for business at the ASV and can offer holidays in one of the best astronmy and birdwatching sites in North America. See the European Web Site.
• Saturday 8th January 2005 "Using Your ETX" Course
  Lee gave a course on how to get the best from your ETX. It was free to anyone who had bought an ETX from Green Witch and was very well received. We will arrange repeats to meet future demand. Please contact us on 01954 211288 if you are interested. The course is also available at a reasonable cost to people who have bought their ETX elsewhere.

  December 2004

• Thursday 23rd December 2004 Last Day before Christmas
  Our showroom was closed until Tuesday 4th January 2005.
• Thursday 16th December 2004 Late night opening to 8 pm
  Another opportunity for people to call and see us after work and to try a telescope.
• Wednesday 15th December 2004 Staff Christmas Lunch
  At the Blue Lion in Hardwick. The showroom was closed for the afternoon.
• Saturday 11th December 2004 Santa at Green Witch
  Father Christmas was at Green Witch once again due to popular demand. Presents and photos for the children for a small charge. Click here for more details
• Wednesday 8th December 2004 Late night opening to 8 pm
  Not a star party as such but an opportunity for people to call and see us after work and to try a telescope.
• Saturday 4th December 2004 Santa at Green Witch
  Father Christmas came to Green Witch and set up his Grotto in the corner of the showroom. It was a great success and the children were delighted with their presents and photos. Click here for more details

  November 2004

• Friday 26th November Sawtry Astronomical Society
  Neil gave an update on the Arizona Sky Village, demonstrated the new Space Files DVDs and took along some new telescopes and binoculars.
• Tuesday 23rd November Lesley's Birthday
  We celegrated Lesley's birtday ay the Jolly Abbot in Abbotsley. Won't say how old she is but it was a nice round number.
• Wednesday 18th November Hills Road College
  Neil gave a talk on Telescopes and Astronomy to the school physics society.
• Wednesday 3rd November Papworth Astronomy Club
  Neil gave a talk on the Arizona Sky Village.

  October 2004

• Saturday 31st October Hallowe'en Day
  Green Witch's birthday was celebrated by a star party with fancy dress and discounts for customers. Great fun but a shame the weather stopped us observing the Sun and early evening objects.
• Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th October Kielder Forest Star Camp
  Lee was there with a trade stand. This star camp is held in beautiful countryside with stunning dark skies. Well worth the trip.

  September 2004

• Saturday 11th September Equinox Sky Camp
  Green Witch were there with a trade stand for the main day of the camp.
• Monday 3rd September Gliding Evening
  Staff, family and friends went gliding at Gransden Lodge followed by dinner. It was a glorious evening and we wereflying until it got too dark to continue.

  July 2004

• Tuesday 20th July Leica Binocular Training
  John and Andy attended a day's training and familiarisation on the new range of binoculars from Leica. They found the Leica Ultrvaids absolutely stunning.

  June 2004

• Monday 28th June Staff Lunch
  We had a lunch at the Black Horse in Dry Drayton to celebrate some good sales figures resulting from the team's hard work.
• Saturday 26th June BAA Meeting
  Green Witch supported this event with a display of telescopes and pictures from the Arizona Sky Village at the Cavendish Laboratory. There was a good deal of interest in the Sky Village, both from casual observers and from dedicated deep-sky imagers.
• Saturday 19th June Webb Society AGM
  Green Witch supported this event with a trade stand at the IoA Cambridge.
• Friday 18th June Battle of the Planets - Final
  A jubilant Julie Wilcock found the winning ticket in her bar of Galaxy chocolate at the final draw of the Battle of the Planets competition, organised by Q103 with Green Witch Telescopes. She won a holiday of a lifetime at the Arizona Sky Village in America. Click here to read the press release
• Tuesday 8th June Transit of Venus
  First one since 1882. Breakfast with Venus and Green Witch was a great success with over 100 people getting superb views of the transit in white light and h-alpha. We supplied free bacon sandwiches and drinks throughout the morning which was clear and sunny.Click here for more information

  May 2004

• Monday 31st May to Friday 18th June Battle of the Planets
  Cambridge's Q103 radio station will run a three-week competition sponsored by Green Witch. The prize is a week's holiday at the Arizona Sky Village.
• Friday 21st May 2004 York Astronomical Society
  Neil's talk on the Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes
  

  April 2004

• Monday 26th April TTL Liverpool
  Neil travelled to Liverpool to introduce a potential customer for a 2m telescope to TTL
  

  March 2004

• Wednesday 24th March Everton Cubs
  Neil took along a telescope to show the cubs the some of the jewels in the night sky. Cloud dodging was the order of the day but everyone saw several interetsing objects.
• Saturday 20th March Institute of Astronomy Open Day
  Green Witch put on a trade stand and telescope display as part of the open day.
• Friday 19th March Oakham School Careers Evening
  Neil attended the careers evening to talk to pupils about careers in astronomy.

  February 2004

• Thursday 26th February to Friday 5th March Arizona Sky Village
  Neil and Lesley travelled to Arizona to arrange for our first house to be built. There's an account of our trip on the Sky Village site at www.arizonaskyvillage.co.uk
• Tuesday 24th February Focus Exhibition
  Neil and Lesley travelled to the NEC in Birmingham to look at the latest photographic equipment
  
• Saturday 21st February Astronomy for Absolute Beginners
  Another popular course by Jeffrey.
• Friday 6th and Saturday 7th February Astrofest
  Several members of staff attended Europe's biggest astronomy fair.

  January 2004

• Sunday 25th to Wednesday 28th January Egypt
  Neil travelled to Egypt for discussions with a customer planning a new observatory.
• Saturday 17th January Astronomy for Absolute Beginners
  Another popular course given by Jeffrey.
• Monday 12th January High Lodge Park
  Visit to the park to look at options for sponsoring events there. When time permits we plan to arrange something suitable.