Category Archives: Science Group

At the September meeting we started with a presentation about the very early days of coal mining with its hard physical labour and long working hours. Bob Gow was on hand to explain about the difference mechanisation made to productivity … Continue reading →

*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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

At our July meeting members of the group arrived with their homework which was to create an image using an early photographic technique called Cyanotype. The image is formed on light sensitive thin card and the results varied due to … Continue reading →

At our June meeting Terry Hill summarised the importance of the work of the late Sir Peter Higgs of Higgs Boson fame. He made a fantastic job of explaining the very challenging concept of how the Higgs boson was proposed … Continue reading →