Science Group 2 Programme

21 members attended our first meeting in May and a further 7 members will be starting in June. We had a very lively discussion around ideas and topics for future meetings, which was followed by a presentation from David Rose around ‘The Physics of Car Crashes and Car Safety’. Our planning group met the following week to draw up a provisional timetable, based on these suggestions. We have planned for each session to include a group activity and a presentation/discussion around a specific theme. We will also plan in a few visits.
June 19th ‘How do aeroplanes fly?’ – Ian Murray
July 17th ‘Space – the Final Frontier’ + introduction to the work of Isaac Newton
(preparation for our visit in September) – David Rose
August No meeting
September 18th Group visit to Newton’s birthplace and Science Discovery Centre at
Woolsthorpe, near Grantham (National Trust) – details to follow
October 16th ‘The Scientific Sound of Music’ – Guest Speaker – Mr Derek Wileman (assisted by Julie Andrews – if available!!)
November 20th ‘Medical Topics’ – Members and Guest deliverers (to be confirmed)
December No meeting
2016 will include ‘Seeing into Space’ and a visit to Jodrell Bank; Environmental Science and a visit to an outdoor learning centre; input from local schools and Forensic Science.
Our planning group share the responsibility of organising the monthly sessions and each member also has a specific role. David Rose is Co-ordinator; Sue Tedstone – Registers & Communication; Ann & Ian Murray – Room Bookings/Refreshments; John Berrill – Visits; Christine Berrill – Finance.
Our meetings are from 10 to 12 a.m. at the John Godber Centre, on the 3rd Friday of the month. We do have room for 2 more people; if you are interested please contact David through the website contact page.