Events
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Mind-blowing Advances in Materials Science
Speaker: Professor Mark Miodownik University College London Mark Miodownik is a pioneering materials scientist fascinated by how the stuff of our world—metals, ceramics, polymers, biomaterials—shapes human experience. His work celebrates[...]
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History Group Month January 27th Title ‘Timekeeping’
Another exciting presentation from one of our members. The title to this meeting will be ‘Timekeeping’. Come along and join in, I am sure you’ll have the time!!
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Books and Literature January Meeting
Discussion. Winnie the Pooh was 100 on Christmas Eve. Are his Hundred Acre Wood adventures simply a pleasure of the past? Or do children still enjoy Pooh today? As grans[...]
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WATER SUPPLY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Global water consumption has risen significantly due to population growth and industrial expansion. Currently, 75% of the global population resides in countries classified as water-insecure, and 50% of the world's[...]
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The Castle Bank Biota: a Middle Ordovician Burgess Shale-type fauna from Wales
ZoomSpeaker: Doctor Joe Botting This month Dr Joe Botting will be talking about the Castle Bank Biota, this dates back to the middle Ordovician and hosts Burgess-shale type fauna. The[...]
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Mysteries of Memory
Memory: What and where is it, how does it work, what can we do to improve it, and why is it sometimes so tantalisingly elusive? In this intriguing, interactive presentation, Sue[...]
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Open Source Software
17th February @ 3:00pm - 5:00pm This month we look at the world of Open Source Software. Included will be what is the source code, major projects, pros & cons[...]
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The Future of the BBC
In 2027, the BBC will reach a historic milestone, having been established by Royal Charter exactly a hundred years ago. Under the terms of that Charter, its remit must be[...]
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From Brains to Simulations: Understanding Cognition and Disease Through Models
Speaker: Dr Viktor Jirsa Directeur of the Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes, Chief Scientific Officer of EBRAINS, and leader of The Virtual Brain initiative In this talk, Dr Jirsa will[...]
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Art History month
FeaturedOn Tuesday 24th February, we have 'Unwinding the threads of history: the Bayeux Tapestry and Its Hidden Messages' led by myself Starts at 12 noon Hope to see you all[...]
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Books and Literature Unusual Book Titles of 2025
It's your chance to let your hair down by talking about unusual book titles! Some of the past have included: The Mushroom At The End Of The World The Woman[...]
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Regenerative Agriculture 10.00-11.30am Wed 25 Feb
Regenerative agriculture reduces carbon emissions making the soil more resistant to climate change. However, the takeup is slow due to costs and the need to learn new farming practices.