CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
The latest edition of Pallidula has been held up by a delay at the printer's, but members' copies have now (20 October) been posted. If your copy fails to arrive in the next few weeks, please advise the Club Secretary, who will follow it up.
The latest edition of Pallidula has been held up by a delay at the printer's, but members' copies have now (20 October) been posted. If your copy fails to arrive in the next few weeks, please advise the Club Secretary, who will follow it up.
Welcome.
About the Club The BSCC aims to promote interest in all aspects of conchology and shell collecting and to stimulate an exchange of information and specimens.
We strongly encourage the use of good environmental practices when collecting specimens.
The BSCC was founded in 1972 and we held our first exhibition in 1976. The range of our activities is very wide, from the scientific study of living and fossil molluscs to making shell art, or collecting items depicting or made from shells. Our twice-yearly magazine Pallidula contains club news and articles written by members. Our meetings provide opportunities to display specimens to members and the general public, and it is usually possible to find an expert on any shell group to help you name your latest finds.
Wherever you are in the world, we hope that you will think of joining us.
We strongly encourage the use of good environmental practices when collecting specimens.
The BSCC was founded in 1972 and we held our first exhibition in 1976. The range of our activities is very wide, from the scientific study of living and fossil molluscs to making shell art, or collecting items depicting or made from shells. Our twice-yearly magazine Pallidula contains club news and articles written by members. Our meetings provide opportunities to display specimens to members and the general public, and it is usually possible to find an expert on any shell group to help you name your latest finds.
Wherever you are in the world, we hope that you will think of joining us.
About this website The BSCC website aims to encourage more frequent exchange of information than is possible with a biennial meeting and journal alone. For non-members, the site provides an introduction to the fascinating world of shell collecting. We hope the site will expand to cater for the needs of our members and non-members in various ways.
If you are already a member of the BSCC we hope that you will contribute to the site by submitting articles and photographs, and in any other ways you wish.
Banner shows Littorina fabalis (W. Turton, 1825) or L. obtusata (L., 1758) on seaweed. Photograph by Colin Goss
Shell News
Return of the Shell Show
It was great to see many Club members and visitors back at Theydon Bois for the first in-person BSCC meeting for two years. Photos of the event are here.
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Autumn Pallidula twofer!
This autumn sees a special issue of Pallidula on the shells of Mauritius, generously contributed by Felix Lorenz, as well as the regular October edition with a range of articles, including a warning of the perils of cotton wool!
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We have the technology …
The BSCC Committee held its first ever meeting via Zoom in February 2021. Everyone was on their best behaviour and we failed to go viral, but demonstrated that this could be a good way for members to keep in touch in future.
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