I’m delighted to invite you to the upcoming SCR Epiphany Dinner and Talk taking place on Wednesday 19th February.
“Dive into Durham – Treasures in the Wear’
Speaker – Gary Bankhead
Underwater Archaeologist & Honorary Research Associate, Department of Archaeology, Durham University
Gary will be talking about his conservation work, finds from the River Wear and his involvement in the Durham River Wear Assemblage Project with Durham University.
More information on the project – http://www.diveintodurham.uk/
Speaker Biography
Gary is an amateur underwater archaeologist, small finds researcher and illustrator. Gary has been a sub-aqua diver for over 25 years and is a qualified BSAC Dive Leader having dived extensively around UK inshore waters and the Egyptian Red Sea, he is also a qualified level 3 water rescue technician. Gary is also an accomplished public speaker, having given over 150 talks, papers and lectures.
As a Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Archaeology, Durham University, Gary’s current role is to coordinate the wider research of the Durham River Wear Assemblage. As well as his own ongoing small finds research, he continues to work with Durham University students undertaking a MA in Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects course to analyse and research artefacts, along with specialists with traditional archaeological skills from finds drawing to comparative analysis and developing typologies.
Gary is also an external specialist for MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) having recently undertaken research on two significant assemblages of sixteenth/seventeenth century lead cloth seals found during MOLA excavations at the Crossrail project (Liverpool Street) and at Tanner Street, Bermondsley.
Date – Wednesday 19th February
Event Timings
18.30 Drinks Reception, SCR Foyer
19.00 – Talk, Lakeside Room
20.00 – Dinner, Lakeside Room
Dinner Menu
Starter
Black Olive & Goats Cheese Bon Bon with Red Pepper Mousse, Artichoke Hearts & Micro Rocket (V)
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Main
Grilled Supreme of Salmon with Herb Crusted Potatoes, Griddles Asparagus, Spinach and Dill Hollandaise
Roast Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Ravioli, Gorgonzola Crème Fraiche & Toasted Pine Nuts (V)
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Dessert
Prosecco & Lemon Cheesecake, Lemon Curd & Fresh Cream
Fruit Salad
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Fairtrade Coffee and Tea
Cost per person £28.00 (to include drinks reception, three course dinner and coffee)
Wine is available to pre-order at £5.00 per half bottle and £10.00 per full bottle – please note upon RSVP.
To RSVP for this event please email [email protected] by Friday 7th February noting any dietary requirements and wine order.