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Harpenden

Science and Technology

Status:Active, open to new members
Coordinator:
When: On Wednesday mornings
Usually the 3rd Wednesday of the month
Venue: Plough & Harrow

Meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of the month at the Plough and Harrow in Southdown starting at 10:30am. Entrance is via the back garden door. Attendees are invited to stay for lunch from 12 noon to socialise.  A nominal contribution towards room hire will be requested from guests.

Discussions cover a wide range of scientific topics, as shown below:

10th June - Lighthouse technology throughout the ages - Mike Rose

15th July - Thameslink Upgrade including the new low level St Pancras Station - Peter Wharton

19th August - The Theory and Practice of (Home) Brewing - Andy Phillips

9th September - The Modernisation and expansion of St Pancras Station for Eurostar - Peter Wharton

21st October - The Butterflies of Harpenden (including local recording & habitat management)  - Malcolm Hull

18th November - The Vesuvius Challenge: Using modern technology to read ancient scrolls - Paul Spinks

9th December - Xmas Dinner (no talk)