BSCC events
Each year the Club holds three events open to non-members. Admission is free and food and drinks are available.
The Shell Club Convention takes place on the last Saturday in April. This is an opportunity to meet other members and to seek advice from experienced collectors. Activities include members’ exhibits and exchange tables, dealers’ tables and sometimes an auction of fine specimens and books.
In August or September we hold the Chatsworth Shell Fayre at Cavendish Hall, Chatsworth House, Derbyshire.
The Shell Show takes place on the last Saturday in October. Members are encouraged to create display tables for competitions in various categories (e.g. One Species, British Marine, Caribbean, or specialities such as shell art or shell postage stamps). Displays can feature marine, land and freshwater species. Five major prizes are awarded. About 20 shell dealers take table space for display and offer for sale shells to suit the budgets of both beginners and experts.
Calendar for 2018
Non-members are welcome to attend any event marked with an asterisk below.
* Shell Convention Saturday, 28 April 2018, Theydon Bois Village Hall, Theydon Bois, Essex. Report here.
The Rolfes' Get-together Saturday, 2 June 2018. Report here.
Yateley Summer Get-together Saturday, 4 August 2018. Report here.
* Chatsworth Shell Fayre 18 August Chatsworth Fayre 2017 Saturday, 18 August 2018, Cavendish Hall, Chatsworth House, Derbyshire DE45 1PJ. Report here.
* Shell Show Saturday, 27 October 2018, Theydon Bois Village Hall, Theydon Bois, Essex. Details and directions here.
Other events
Meetings of the Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
Please check the Society's website for updates or changes.
28th BVC International Shell Show 19–20 May 2018, Edegem, Belgium (note new venue)
Conchologists of America Annual Convention 2018 30 August–3 September 2018, San Diego
23rd International Shell Show Prague 20–21 October 2018, Prague; see Czech Conch Collectors' Club
Listings for these and other conchological events around the world are on the Conchologists of America website.
Please check the Society's website for updates or changes.
28th BVC International Shell Show 19–20 May 2018, Edegem, Belgium (note new venue)
Conchologists of America Annual Convention 2018 30 August–3 September 2018, San Diego
23rd International Shell Show Prague 20–21 October 2018, Prague; see Czech Conch Collectors' Club
Listings for these and other conchological events around the world are on the Conchologists of America website.
