Visit to Chilbolton Observatory - 10th September 2013

I am pleased to confirm that the allocated visit time, for 20 members of U3A Salisbury, will be from 15:00  to 16:30 on Tuesday 10th September 2013

I hope the following information will be of interest and helpful,  to you and your members

 

The Chilbolton Observatory is owned and operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council and supports UK and international research.  It conducts experimental work in the areas of atmospheric science and radio science.  Find out more now by checking our web page at http://www.stfc.ac.uk/chilbolton.

 

On a visit to the Observatory, there are 5 principal areas to see activity:

1. Radar  control room
2. 25m Steerable antenna (dish)
3. Satellite ground station compound
4. 500 m Met Range
5. LOFAR antenna site

 

The areas are quite widespread (there is about 1000 m between the furthest extents). As some are outside, we do always ask that people dress appropriately for the weather and advise the ladies that they may find trousers more practical for access to some parts. The site is reasonably flat, and there are only two areas where people with limited mobility or wheel chairs would find difficulty visiting: the dish, and the Receive cabin.

 

Personal items must be kept with you at all times.

 

Guide dogs only on site.  Please do not leave dogs in cars.

 

Directions are available on our web page links, however please note:

Sat-nav systems -  if they direct you to approach via the A30, you may be sent on a route that bypasses Chilbolton village but includes a long stretch of an unpaved road only suitable for 4WD vehicles. Make sure to approach the Observatory via Chilbolton village - that way you will only experience a short stretch of the unpaved road

 

You are welcome to take photographs, so don’t forget your camera and bring lots of questions for our staff!

 

We look forward to meeting you and hope you have an enjoyable and informative visit.

Best regards

Jan

 

STFC Chilbolton Observatory

Drove Road

Chilbolton, Stockbridge

Hampshire

SO20 6BJ

UK

 

Tel: 01264 860391

This tour is still open to any member of one of the Salisbury U3A's.  No need to book even, BUT I would be grateful if you would let me know beforehand if you wish to go so that I can tell the Observatory how many to expect. Ring me on 01722 501218 or email the webmaster. Peter.

Christopher Browne at Waterstones

Christopher Browne at Waterstones

7 - 9 High Street, Salisbury SP1 2NJ

Until May 25

Christopher Browne is showing 17 etchings and aquatints on Waterstones’ front staircase.

He hopes this may encourage Plain Arts members to have positive thoughts about doing some printmaking since the news of his Harnham workshop is that an etching press is expected to arrive there in the first days of May.

It will not be serviceable immediately, but now is not too soon to indicate any interest you have in this.

Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday 10.30 - 4.30

Sci-Tech Group Visit

We have arranged for U3A members to visit the

STFC Chilbolton Observatory 
Drove Road
Chilbolton, Stockbridge
Hampshire
SO20 6BJ

on Tuesday 10th September 2013 at 10 am.

We shall be limited to 20 members so please email the web master Peter Read soon to ensure a place.

The Observatory has one of the world's most advanced meteorological radar experimental facilities, and is home to the world's largest fully steerable meteorological radar.

Salisbury Rotary Club Swimathon

Dear Friends,
Once again I will be swimming for our Fundraising Swimathon on Saturday 6th April 2013

This year I will be swimming for the charity rehabilitation centre at Tedworth House for disabled servicemen and women. These young men and women have a lifetime ahead of them coping with their recently acquired disability and retraining for a new career to support themselves and their families.

If you would like to support the work of Tedworth House, Tidworth , Wiltshire, please donate to my swimathon page. Just follow the link to http://www.charitygiving.co.uk/annataylor

Best Wishes

Anna Taylor

Sarum U3A Member

Phyll Babb recently received a National U3A Roll of Honour.
Below Jenny Mawer Chairman of Sarum U3A presenting this to her at the Sarum AGM on 20th March 2013.

Bubbles

Following on from a Cafe Scientifique talk in March there is an interesting video by the speaker.

He says how it may be possible to use bubbles to cure cancers.

View it HERE

U3A SCIENCE SEMINAR 12 - 15 AUGUST

The seminar format is a mixture of talks, visits and socialising. Talks are at a general interest level so no specialist scientific knowledge is needed – just a general interest in the world around you.

Accommodation is in single study bedrooms with en-suite facilities at Harper Adams College, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB

Cost £240 residential; £105 day visitor

Book early to secure your place

Click on the links below to download a booking form and further details.

Booking form
Booking details

There is a web site devoted to this seminar found HERE

On the Welcome page there are several links to past seminars that give a small flavour of what they are like.

I have booked my place now and can give a lift to anyone if they wish.

I have been to about 5 of these events and enjoyed them all and so I can recommend them as a sort of short holiday with good company and interesting visits.

Let me know if you are interested but not sure.
Peter 01722 501 218