Return to the top of page The Society also publishes a club magazine named Pallidula twice a year usually just before the April and October events. The contents include club news, articles by members about their collecting successes on vacation.
The club will have three major events in 2008. All are open to non members.
On Saturday 29 March, the The first Edinburgh Shell Show took place from 9.00am to 4:00pm. There was a non-competitive show, dealers and a talk by the well-known conchologist and Club member S. Peter Dance.
On the last Saturday in April, the Shell Club Convention takes place from 9.00am to 6:00pm. It is similar in format to the Shell Show but the emphasis is on display rather than competition. Activities include members exhibits, members' exchange tables, dealers' tables and an auction of fine specimens.
On the last Saturday in October, the club Shell Show takes place from 9.00am to 6pm. Admission is free. It is an opportunity to meet other members and to seek advice from experienced collectors. Members are encouraged to create display tables for the prize competitions for categories such as One Species, British Marine, Caribbean or in specialities such as shell art or shell postage stamps. Displays can feature marine, land and freshwater species. Five major prizes are awarded.
About 10 to 15 shell dealers take table space for display and offer for sale, shells to suit both beginners and experts budgets.
Two informal get togethers are arranged around lunch at a leading collector and member's home in June and August
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