Not So Grumpy Old Men

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On Thursday 6th June our activity was a visit to The Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln. We started with a guided tour around the grounds followed by a talk which covered the role of the Air Force before, during and after D Day.

The grounds include a ‘Dig for Britain’ garden complete with an Anderson Shelter.

David Wormall was able to reminisce about the ‘comforts’ of sleeping in a 6 x 4 foot shelter during the war. Our guide was so impressed that he asked if he would be willing to record an oral history of his wartime experiences for their records.

At the heart of the International Bomber Command Centre are the Memorial Spire and Walls of Names which records the details of 57,861 Bomber Command deaths during WWII. The Spire is 102 feet high, the wingspan of the Avro Lancaster Bomber. It commands stunning views across Lincoln, with a focus on the City’s ancient Cathedral, which served as a sighting point for crews flying from Lincolnshire. For many of the men named on the accompanying walls, the Cathedral provided their last sight of Britain.

After time spent in the Exhibition Hall we convened for lunch and a drink before our return journey.

Our thanks to Tony Whilde for organising this activity.

Canasta

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Please note the new date, time and venue for the Canasta Group.

From Thursday 6th June we are to meet every week, 2.00 – 4.30 at The Station Hotel, Lounge.  There is no room charge, however there is a request that we purchase a drink which can be tea or coffee.

Science Group

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We next meet at 10.00am on Friday June 21st in the main hall at JGC.

Terry Hill is presenting a talk about the late Peter Higgs who famously predicted the existence of what became known as the Higgs-Boson particle. Learn more from Terry on the 21st.

We will then have a demonstration of cyanotype imaging and you will receive a kit to make your own. Please bring your result along to our July 19th meeting.

In the style of Blue Peter-‘One I made earlier’

After the break there is a presentation about the animals that live and coexist in the different layers of Rain Forests.

Short Walks

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During our walk on May 16th we experienced some rain but it did not dampen the spirits of the ten hardy walkers. Our oldest walker is Ken Carlin who at the age of 95 is testimony to an active lifestyle.

It was a 4 mile route with a few undulations starting from Blidworth Bottoms with an immediate ascent to get the heart and lungs pumping.

June 20th Walk

This is a local walk of about 4 miles on gentle terrain with no stiles.

Most of our local walks have been in autumn and winter and it is interesting to see how the landscape changes in the warmer months.

Meet outside the Horse and Groom in Linby village at 9.45am for a 10.00am start.

Parking is available in front of the pub, on Church Lane or at Brook Farm if you intend visiting the cafe after the walk.

Litter Picking

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Once again members of the litter picking group have been out in force in May and collected a total of at least 27 bags of rubbish.

Two members spent some time collecting litter from Nabbs Lane, Hucknall and have noted that from the junction with Polperro Way to Watnall Road, a distance of approximately 722 metres, there are at least 11 litter bins of varying descriptions. This doesn’t include the bin at the football pitch where there is a particular problem with litter after matches. Why on earth don’t people use them?!