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For tortoise, terrapin and turtle care and conservation

SPRING SYMPOSIUM 2026

FIFTY YEARS OF CHELONIA CARE AND CONSERVATION
Sunday, 22 March 2026 -
10:30am to 5:30pm
How to get there: 

HOMERTON COLLEGE,
CAMBRIDGE
“Alison Shrubsole Room”,
Hill’s Road,
Cambridge CB2 8PH

An opportunity to hear about projects from people directly involved in chelonian conservation, husbandry and veterinary practice, as well as meeting other enthusiasts.
Non-members welcome
Ample parking on campus
PRICE £30 including lunch and refreshments during the day
CPD – 5 hours, CPD participants – half price
Less than 5 mins taxi drive from the main Cambridge station (walkable)

An interesting programme is being compiled at present and will be advertised both in the Newsletter and on our website as soon as arranged.
There will be a CPD session, a veterinary slot by an expert in exotics, a sea turtle slot and conservation news from around the world. The usual sales table will be there and all the lecturers will be available during the day.

LECTURERS: (In alphabetical order ) include

 
MR DAVID ALDERTON: Renowned animal author and Editor of Practical Reptile Keeping.


PROFESSOR JOHN AND MRS MARGARET COOPER will report on the latest news of their work in Kenya and will also be in charge of the early afternoon CPD session


PROFESSOR CAROLINE POND will present a lecture on Malayan Box Turtles


DR ALAN REES will present the  sea turtle lecture.

 

The Alison Shrubsole Room

The Alison Shrubsole Room

Fellows Dining Hall for lunch

Fellows Dining Hall for lunch