Hi Emma, for the October meeting we have Dr Phil James from john Moores University giving a talk on Galaxies and dark matter, these talks are usually very interesting and informative, if you come along you will find a friendly crowd, they are usually well attended, we also have weekly meetings at our observatory at Pex Hill, Cronton
http://www.liverpoolas.org/content/view/18/37/ these are usually observing sessions (providing we have clear skies) and you are more than welcome to come along to one of these.
cheers
Brendan