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. The event is well attended by dealers, and there may be members’ exhibits and exchange 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. Profits from catering go to charity and there's a meal in the evening for Club members.
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. A number of dealers offer for sale shells to suit the budgets of both beginners and experts.
Calendar for 2019
Non-members are welcome to attend any event marked with an asterisk below.
* Shell Convention Saturday, 27 April 2019 at Theydon Bois Village Hall, Theydon Bois, Essex. For a report, see here.
The Rolfes' Get-together Saturday, 1 June 2019. For photos, see here.
Yateley Summer Get-together Saturday, 27 July 2019. For photos, see here.
* Chatsworth Shell Fayre 17 August 2019 at Cavendish Hall, Chatsworth House, Derbyshire DE45 1PJ. Details and directions here.
* Shell Show Saturday, 26 October 2019, 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.
29th BVC International Shell Show took place 18–19 May 2019, Edegem, Belgium
Conchologists of America Annual Convention 2020 17–21 June 2020, Melbourne, Florida; see here
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.
29th BVC International Shell Show took place 18–19 May 2019, Edegem, Belgium
Conchologists of America Annual Convention 2020 17–21 June 2020, Melbourne, Florida; see here
Listings for these and other conchological events around the world are on the Conchologists of America website.
