Science & Technology Group
How about looking at the following?The group meets on an informal basis on the last Monday of the month at the Harnham Memorial Hall, Watersmeet Lane, East Harnham, Salisbury at 10.00 am
unless otherwise stated.
There is a small charge of £1.00 to cover the cost of hiring the hall and paying our lecturers.
There is no membership of the group required. Just turn up. Members from any U3A are most welcome.The Sci-Tech Conference Visits 2008
29 Sep 2008 Microwave Ovens Chris Penfold How they work and how they were invented.
27 Oct 2008 Dendrochronology John Meadows [English Heritage]
The how and why this technique can be used to date buildings. 24 Nov 2008 Cathedral Tower Tour Shirley Reeves A view of the tower with reference to the Dendrochronolgy and Sarking Boards. A report HERE 26 Jan 2009 Alternative Medicine Les Rose
23 Feb 2009 Water Meadows Sustainable Agriculture or a Waste of Space? Dr Hadrian Cook Education/Development Officer of The Harnham Water Meadows LINK 30 Mar 2009 Forensic Archaeology Paul Cheetham [Bournemouth University] 27 Apr 2009 Infectious Diseases Dr Graham Lloyd 25 May 2009 Crofton Beam Engines Visit In steam 1 June 2009 Oceanographic Department Visit Photo report HERE 28 Sept 2009 Apollo Pat O'Donnell
The USA's journeys to the Moon.
As with many activities there is a Network that covers Science & Technology.
This Network has a Newsletter and the most recent
& other older Newsletters are available from the Main U3A Members Area web site
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South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre There is a new Planetarium in Chichester, West Sussex. It was officially opened in April in 2005. Tel. 01243-774400 Its website is:- www.southdowns.org.uk/sdpt It has easy wheelchair access to the Star Theatre. If you are within striking distance it is a great venue for a trip. Or if you are visiting the area. Would anyone like us to organise a visit? |
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CAFE SCIENTIFIQUE a Forum for debating science issues, at Salisbury Arts Centre on Tuesdays. Meetings are free and open to all. Doors open at 7.00pm when the bar and Café will be open for light refreshments before the event which starts at 7.30pm Their next meetings are
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Contacts:
Chris Penfold, Peter Read and Laurie Irons
To see
last years programme click here
