| 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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Science & Technology - The Future of Agriculture
The topic for July 2026 was 'The future of agriculture'. Most of us were aware of the move to robotics and selection of cash crops from Jeremy Clarkson exploits on Clarkson’s Farm TV show. Aside from Clarkson, there are many other people looking at how agricultural techniques can be progressed to meet the needs of a…
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Science & Technology, June 2026 - Sevens
This month was the Science and Technology Group's Sevens meeting where members are asked to address the group for a maximum of 7 minutes and 7 slides. We started with a short talk by Tony Wardell, on Agriculture and the Farmer. He described how “new” foods were introduced into our agricultural systems in the fifties…
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Science & Technology - 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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