Science Group – Dementia Event

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*An opportunity for all members:*

A presentation about aspects of Dementia

Dementia is a syndrome of brain decline that affects memory, thinking, language, mood and behaviour.

Different types of dementia can affect people differently, and everyone will experience symptoms in their own way.

Many of us have experienced it to some degree through its effect on family and friends.

This is an open invitation to come along to the Science group meeting on

 Friday 20th September from 10am to approx 11.15am in the main hall at JGC.

 We are delighted to host a presentation from Dr Alison Cowley and Dr Collins about their current research and clinical work around aspects of Dementia.

If you are not a science group member and wish to join this meeting please send a brief email to:

davidrose98835@gmail.com

Science Group

by Lynda SmeathersScience GroupPosted on Comments are Disabled

There was no meeting in August.

Our September meeting is on Friday 20th September from 10am.

 We are delighted to host a presentation from Dr Alison Cowley and Dr Collins about their current research and clinical work around aspects of Dementia.

For more details please see the additional information in this newsletter.

Not So Grumpy Old Men

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August saw us visiting the Dropworks Rum Distillery on the Welbeck Estate. Opening only a year ago, it is Europe’s largest rum distillery, yet is an artisan operation by people who completely understand the processes and the product.

We were greeted with a rum cocktail before being showed the production process by Darren, our knowledgeable and entertaining guide. We learned about the molasses and sugar cane honey and the different yeasts together with the pot and column stills and the double retort (thumper), where the magic is created using an intimate understanding of the science to make flavoured rum without the flavouring!

Samples were enjoyed throughout the process and the heroic designated drivers were rewarded with a bumper sample pack to take home with them.

Refreshments at the Greendale Oak completed an interesting day out.

Vegetarian Cookery

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There was no meeting of this group in August due to the Bank Holiday.

September’s meeting will be on Monday the 23rd, at 10.30 am, when we will be making and tasting three more recipes.

Gardening Group

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In August, 28 resolute members made their way through rain and dark grey clouds to Shropshire to visit David Austin Roses. The greeting team remarked that we had missed a deluge just before we arrived! But then the weather changed, and the sun appeared and shone on us for the rest of the day. The downpour though affected the scent of the roses and they were just beginning to reveal their fragrance by the end of the afternoon.

There were several gardens to walk around, laid out with roses and other plants, statues and benches to rest on. The team of gardeners working there were also willing to answer questions and queries. We were also accompanied by the resident Peahen, admiring the pots on offer in the Sales area.

So many colours, variations, scents, and sizes, something for everyone. And that was seen in the number of bags and pots that found their way into the “boot” of our coach! The tearoom and restaurant were also well patronised, in true u3a fashion. Everyone enjoyed the trip and we were again made very welcome by the team at the Centre. Well worth a visit.

September’s meeting is another trip, this time to Coton Manor in Northamptonshire. The coach for this is full at the moment, but we can take names for a waiting list in case of cancellation, if anyone else is interested.

On 15th October we are back at the JGC for a Gardener’s Question and Problem session. All are welcome as we are an open group.