Our Technology and Science group looked at the history and science of ‘plague’ at the end of June. We covered several pandemics around the world but, because the presenter is squeamish, the gory details were only scraped over.
But Channel 5 has given us the chance to relive the 1665 English events.
Click on the image to watch the program. You will need to register with C5!
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We are visiting Norwich for theThursford Christmas Spectacular.
When: Sunday 23rd November with Airedale Travel
The holiday includes:
Price from £399
Wednesday’s talk was given by John Joyce (BA) who talked about all aspects of the Grenfell Towers incident. A very comprehensive presentation covered the incident itself, previous issues with similar buildings, building materials, council issues and the inquiry.
He also gave detailed information on the outcomes of findings within all the industries and services involved including significant changes to legislation, likely to affect all construction in the future.
The presentation was broken down into 5 key areas:
Our thanks to John and to Steve for inviting him to the group.
Further reading can be found in these links:
The Grenfell tower inquiry
The Hackitt Report
Grenfell – BBC podcast
Show me the bodies
Next month we will be looking at Luca Turin (11th) and plague (25th)
The Table Games Group will meet as normal in June but then take a Summer break and resume on Monday September 1st.
Meetings are Mondays at Kensington House from 10 am
We currently offer ONLY Bridge but all levels of player are welcome if you fancy learning.
The May 28th meeting will now be looking at Grenfell Tower with a guest speaker.
Next month schedule should be:
June 11 – Luca Turin and the ‘Secret of Scent’
June 25 – The history and science of Plague
We then take our Summer Break and will resume on
Wednesday Sep 10th with subjects to be announced
Ten ramblers met for a 10 mile circular walk near Chorley today. Almost perfect walking weather saw temperatures rise to 17C with blue skies and dry underfoot conditions.
We started in the Yarrow Valley Country Park and took in Astley Hall , the Leeds Liverpool canal and woodlands before our return to the park for a welcome cup of tea.
The Birkacre Park dates back to the 1300s and has a wealth of industrial history based around textiles, coal, steel and innovation.
Astley Hall is a lovely estate dating back to the 16th century. The house, gardens, cafe and shop have recently been upgraded and are well worth a visit.
Thanks to Carmel and Paul for a good day out.
On Wednesday 9th April we will be looking at the 1831 cooling, a global event that brought the planet dangerously close to disaster.
Join us at Kensington House from 2.30.
New members welcome.
Our next meeting is Wednesday 26th March at Kensington House
at 14:30 where we will be looking at the science and history of ‘graphene’.
Future topics and dates:
09 April ‘The 1831 cooling’
23 April Bar codes
May 14 Mustard
May 28 Luca Turin
If you have a topic to share or offer for us to present then please contact Colin or Phil
18 walkers from Maghull and Lydiate u3a took part in the Light up the Night event for Woodlands Hospice . As you can see from the photos we really got into the spirit of it. Up to now, without taking into account Gift Aid, we have raised at least £2300.
Woodlands recently looked after Sylvia and Pauline and in the past Ian and Diana, who were all members of our u3a walking groups .
We would like to thank the people who supported us, this helped us raise such an amazing amount of money .
Woodlands have told us we have achieved the largest donation for this event .
Well done everyone.
Our next meeting is Wednesday 26th Feb at Kensington House
from 2.30 where we will be looking at HAARP.
Interested in ‘science or technology’ ?
Come and give us a try
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