Category Archives: Science Group

Bob McEwen led the session essentially around a theme of thinking and problem solving. Some of the tasks were theoretical thinking problems and Bob also introduced some of a practical nature .Working in small groups we began to use (initially … Continue reading →

This month we considered the life and work of Leohnard Euler. Born in Switzerland he was a brilliant mathematician, physicist, astronomer, logician, engineer, and music theorist. He is considered to be one of the greatest mathematicians that ever lived. He … Continue reading →

The first part of our meeting was led by John Tedstone . Last year John delivered a presentation on the proposed barrage across the Severn Estuary to produce electrical energy from the power of the tides.  This was followed by … Continue reading →

At our January meeting we were pleased to welcome two of the academic staff from Nottingham Trent University. Dr Amy Twigger Holroyd who is an Associate Professor of Fashion and Sustainability in the School of Art & Design. She leads … Continue reading →

Our final meeting of 2022 was on the Friday 16th December. Bob McEwen led a group colour blindness test. Most people with colour vision deficiency have difficulty distinguishing between shades of red, yellow and green. This is known as “red-green” … Continue reading →