It will be pith helmets and jungle drums galore at Horsington Parish church on Friday 9th December, when famous explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell gives a talk on “19th Century Darkest Africa”.
In 1968, as a mere Captain, John Blashford -Snell led a British army expedition to descend the Blue Nile at the invitation of then emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassi.
Further ambitious expeditions followed, including the first land crossing of Panama’s Darien Gap in 1971/2 and navigating all 2700 miles of the Congo in 1974.
It promises to be a very interesting talk. Tickets at the door. Talk starts 7.30. Suggested donation £8