Halley 70 Year Celebration - 2026

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th October 2026 Northampton Town Centre Hotel An event to mark 70 years from the founding of the base at Halley Bay, Antarctica, on 6th January 1956 by the International Geophysical Year Expedition. It follows on from the successful 50th (Z-50) and 60th (Z-60) anniversary celebrations.

A committee has been formed to organise the event and planning is underway. If you are interested in attending, please let Tony Wincott know if you have not already done so; email info.basclub@gmail.com or text / call 07702 055601. More information will be posted here as it becomes available.