| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | On Fridays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 1st Friday |
| Venue: | The Centre |
The Science and Technology Group meets at The Centre on Sheepwalk Lane every first Friday of the month. Our gatherings are a vibrant hub for enthusiasts interested in various aspects of science and technology.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Diverse Topics: Our presentations cover a wide spectrum of subjects, including medical research, biology, food science, construction, manufacturing technology (both hardware and software), artificial intelligence, and everything from astrophysics (A) to zoology (Z).
- “Sevens” Presentations: A unique feature of our meetings is the “Sevens” format. Members engage in lively discussions, presenting a topic for precisely 7 minutes, accompanied by a maximum of 7 slides. It’s a rapid-fire exchange of ideas that keeps everyone engaged.
- Refreshments: To fuel our debates, we provide coffee and biscuits. Nothing sparks intellectual discourse quite like a warm cup of coffee and a tasty treat!
- Local Visits: Beyond our regular meetings, we aim to organize visits to explores the scientific wonders of our community!
Join us for stimulating discussions, camaraderie, and a shared passion for all things science and technology!
See below for the latest reports from Trevor...
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S&T - Ejector Seats
In May 2026 a small group of us heard about the development of the ejector seat. A brief review of early history told us the first evidence of somebody trying to leave a plane was using a bungy rope in 1910. But it was not until the 1920s when a Romanian engineer, Dragormiri, patented an…
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S&T - Microchips
In April 2026 we looked at how microchips are made and then had a quick glimpse of future chips. Now we are not talking about the chips on your plate, but the micro electronic circuits that power and control all our electric devices, whether they are in the kitchen, the living room or the office.…
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S&T - Behind the scenes at European F1 Racing
The presentation for March 2026 was all about going behind the scenes of European Formula 1 Racing. The authors interest was initiated when his son started to work for the logistics team behind Renault Alpine and this ignited his interest in all aspects of the annual set of Grand prix races around the world. We…
Navigate forwards and backwards below for earlier reports...