Appliance Of Science

This Group is for those who wish to increase their awareness and knowledge across a wide spectrum of scientific and technological subjects, many of which affect our daily lives. Topics, often encompassing the historical, current and future criteria/aspects of the given subject, have included: water, gas and electricity supplies, climate change, food additives, drug development, hospital infection and control, forensics, muscular-skeletal biomechanics, prosthetics, history of glass-making, dating ancient pottery, Graphene, laser cleaning of historic surfaces, hybrid cars, and potential new low carbon fuels.

Following each talk there is time for questions and discussion.

In addition, we arrange guided visits, which have included: a Virtual Image DesignConsultancy Service, the Anderton Boat Lift, Avro Heritage Museum at Woodford, the Anson Engine Museum at Poynton, Thackray (story of medicine) museum in Leeds, Sharston Recycling Depot, the Stockport Hydro- Electricity Generating Plant, and Lion Salt Works in Northwich.

Forthcoming Meetings 2024:

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the months October to December inc. and February to April inc., from 2–4 p.m. in the Heald Green Village Hall. Visits usually take place in May.

Come along and enjoy the afternoon among like-minded and friendly people; be informed, stimulated, and even surprised!

Do you know someone with an interest in technology? Why not invite them to one of our meetings for a taster. If they like it, they can join our u3a and come to further meetings. Also, members of a u3a in the North East Cheshire Network (Macclesfield, Bramhall, Cheadle & Gatley, Poynton, and Stockport) are welcome, but please bring your membership number.

If you are bringing a guest, please let the Group Leader Roger know so that we can welcome them when they arrive.

Contact John B or Roger Law to be added to the Newsletter/Invitation list. Or use the Contact Link

Reports are published in the chu3a News Sheets, and on this website. 

Do you know someone with an interest in technology? Why not invite them to one of our meetings for a taster. If they like it, they can join our u3a and come to further meetings. Also, members of a u3a in the North East Cheshire Network (Macclesfield, Bramhall, Cheadle & Gatley, Poynton, and Stockport) are welcome, but please bring your membership number.