| 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 March 2025: Journey to the centre of the long bone
This month we had our own Frances Gilbert give one of her enlightening talks on a “A Journey to the Centre of the Long Bone”. We all live within our bones, but do we know much about them? This was an eyeopener for many of us as we did not know that bones could be…
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S&T Meeting February 2025: Ambulances, past, present and future
11 people attended our February meeting, where the subject was Ambulances, past, present, and future. We learnt a little about their history, but it was not until the American Civil War and the Crimean Wars that saving the lives of injured soldiers and transporting them to field hospitals developed. In those days ambulances were only…
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S&T Meeting December 2024 Bio-construction materials.
This month's talk was about bio-construction materials. This was not about wood, as there would not be enough trees to cope with demand if all buildings were made of wood. This was about using bio materials to modify the way we use construction materials so that we can reduce carbon dioxide pollution during their manufacture…
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