T& S does SP

Posted on 27th April 2023 by philcdav

12 members of the Technology and Science group visited the Scottish Power control centre in Prenton last Wednesday. We were given a most excellent presentation by Jon and Sue that covered topics including the generation, power distribution networks, outages and call centre activity.

We were then shown around the ‘control room’ and given a close display of the Maghull area network by Kevin, who fielded all our questions.

We finished with Sue and a Q+A session regarding outages and their effects.

Thanks to all the staff and to Bill for organising the day.

We hope to visit a local factory in Knowsley in early June so watch this space.

Tech and science – Update

Posted on 18th April 2023 by philcdav

April 26 – SP Energy Networks visit
We have a party of 16. Meet at Kensington House at 13:00 for car sharing to the site.

If your NOT on our list but wish to be included please contact Colin or Phil asap !

Here are the topics for May

10th – Nuclear Fusion with Wanda
Putting the sun in a bottle

24th – Artificial Intelligence with Phil
Intelligence demonstrated by machines

Tech and science warning

Posted on 6th April 2023 by philcdav

The latest SCAM is called SMISHING !!!!

A TEXT message, purporting to come from a reputable organisation, will ask for a response whereby your details will be gathered for nefarious purposes.

I have just been chatting THIS MORNING with someone whos husband was caught out.

Dont respond to any unsolicited communications.

If in doubt check with family and friends.

The UK government website has more info here.

Another link to ‘age UK’ is here.

T+S news – Emergency Alerts

Posted on 23rd March 2023 by philcdav

At yesterdays (22/03) Technology and Science presentation someone asked about the UK governments new Emergency Alert text service which is due to be tested on Sunday April 23rd 2023. Full details can be seen by clicking the link.