u3a

South Lakes

Science and Technology

Status:Active, open to new members
Coordinator:
Coordinator:
Group email: Science and Technology group
When: Monthly on Friday afternoons 2:00pm-3:30pm
Last Friday
Venue: Castle Street Centre
Cost: £2.00 each meeting
Image shows people inspecting some old mining equipment

Our meetings usually consist of a talk by a group member or guest speaker, followed by questions and discussion. Occasionally we make visits to places of scientific or technological interest. Last year we covered a wide range of topics including: the tides around Arnside; sight problems and vision aids; audio technology; lighthouse design.

Possible topics for next year includes: Nobel Prize scientists and facial recognition.  

Our series of talks are open to all South Lakes u3a members. Group members receive reminders about talks, updates on the programme, and enjoy priority for participation in the visits. 

New members are very welcome, even more so if they can offer a suitable talk!

Recent talks

  • Why do so many of us feel we can't 'do' foreign languages?

    This was the question asked at the Science and Technology group talk last week. Members of the group were treated to a fascinating talk by Jane Willis who has taught languages for many years and runs workshops for language teachers.  Many adults feel they ‘can’t do’ foreign languages and Jane explored some of the reasons

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Visit to Threlkeld Quarry & mining Museum in June 2024

Forthcoming events

24 April 2026
2:00pm
Open group meeting
Our 2025-26 Season continues on Friday 24 April at 1400 at the Castle Street Centre. The talk is The Geology of the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape by Mike Warren […]
Cost: £2
29 May 2026
2:00pm
Open group meeting
Talk by Henry Leese. All members of South Lakes u3a are welcome to come along.
Cost: £2

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