This year’s Starbque will be held at our usual venue, the Millshields car Derwent Reservoir on Saturday 7th September 2024.
- Date: Saturday 7th September 2024
- Time: From 3 pm until very late, observing afterwards if weather is favorable.
- Venue: Will take place at at Derwent Reservoir located at our Millshield dark sky site.
This is our traditional celebration of the return of darker nights and, as this season’s event starter.
There is usually lots of scopes of all shapes and sizes, so if you are a prospective/new member that’s no problemo.
Bring pre-prepared food/meals (off-site) or disposable Barbeques(if we get permission – check Facebook updates/SAS email alerts for information updates on this ). If you hear nothing it measn no barbeques this season.
Travel Directions & Weather Conditions
Depending upon where you are travelling from there are a number of routes to the Millshields dark sky site.
For example, Washington Wetlands Centre to the Millshields (car park & picnic area it’s approximately 26 miles and takes approx. 45 to 60 minutes.
The following example route and available directions shown through a selection of images (c/o Google Maps/Street view).
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