AVIATION

The group covers any topic related to aviation.  Members give a yearly talk of their personal choice.  Visits to museums and other places of aviation interest.
Possible topics for presentation/discussion include :   individuals (pilots, designers, etc), aircraft; engines; airlines; airfields; Military,civil or general aviation; materials; aerodynamics; design techniques; auxiliary equipment; instrumentation; government influence, etc.

Contact :   Frank Matthews

Meetings :   Friday,   3rd,   10.00 - 12.00

ETHICAL DILEMMAS

 After an initial presentation members enthusiastically discuss a wide range of difficult ethical problems. Subjects are chosen and presented by the members of the group.

Contact :   Victoria Baxter

Meetings :   Thursday,   2nd,   10.00 - 12.00

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GEOLOGY

This group studies the geological history of the Earth with relevant dates.  Topics include

• plate tectonics;
• vulcanology;
• sedimentation;
• structural geology;
• glaciology;
• mineralogy;

• paleontology;
• oil and coal formation;
• hydrology;
• remote sensing and
• planetary geology.

 Each topic leads to wide-ranging discussion.

Contact :   Tove Horntvedt-Phillips

Meetings :   Tuesday,   1st & 4th,   2.00 - 3.30

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SCIENCE - OUR UNIVERSE

This group will study the science of the cosmos.  This will include topics such as :

• how we know the life history of the stars,
• how far away they are,
• how old space is, and
• the awesome range of astronomical objects and forces out there.

Contact :   Stan Williams

Meetings :   Friday,   2nd,   10.00 - 12.00

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SCIENCE DISCUSSION 1

The group will explore and discuss areas of scientific interest.  Subjects are chosen by members from a wide range of possible areas, including current scientific debates as well as historical subjects to expand our knowledge of the world.  No prior scientific expertise is needed, just a keenness to participate.
Past topics have included Crypto Currencies & Bit Coins, Nobel Prize Winners, Electricity Supply & Storage, Understanding Cancers, Soils, Use and Abuse. A similiar range of topics will be explored in the forthcoming year

Contact :   Bob Ruffles

Meetings :   Monday,   1st,   10:00-12:00, except on Public Holidays,  e.g. New Year, Easter and May Day.

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SCIENCE DISCUSSION 2

This group explores topics of scientific topic interest that may be in the news, or perhaps to understand some of the bigger global and environmental issues.
Findings can be presented to the group in any form for discussion. The research can be done individually or shared with one or more group members. Some of the more complex subjects will require participation of all group members to maximise the expertise that may exist within the group. Prior scientific knowledge is not essential, just a keenness to explore topics of interest.

Vacancies exist in the group and if you are interested then please contact me.

Contact :   Peter Brignall

Meetings : 1st, Thursday,   10:00- 12:00 hrs