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Hillingdon

Science and Technology

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Carol
Group email: Science and Technology group
When: Fortnightly on Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month and sometimes on Zoom
Venue: Hillingdon

All are welcome to join the group, even if you just want a taster. You can contact Carol by clicking on the Group Email link above.

The format of our meetings is that members speak on their chosen subject followed by a discussion.

All the ‘ologies, physics, chemistry and their importance in everything around us - now and in the future.

  • Great Scientists and Engineers and their achievements
  • How things are designed, made and work
  • Plants and Animals
  • Earth, Planets and the Universe. The Big Bang
  • Maths in Arts, Science and Engineering & Material Science
  • Genes and DNA. Evolution. Health. Medicine. Medical Science and Technology
  • All sources of energy. Energy efficiency. Energy security. Nuclear Energy. Uses of Radioactivity. Is Oil and gas limited? Then what?
  • Applications of Chemicals
  • Weather. Water. Global Warming.
  • Geology, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tsunami, Manmade disasters
  • Computers, digital, Nanotechnology, Gadgets and everything.

Our meetings welcome all and are suitable for all levels.

Our 2025 Programme

DateSubjectSpeaker
5th November 2025Birds Taught Us to Fly John Howard
19th November 2025What is Dark? Lesley Wilson
3rd December 2025Cooking followed by Christmas Meal at Coach & HorsesCarol Mitchell
17th December 2025 QuizGowan  Clews

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