Category Archives: visits

Cumbria U3A Network – Energy Day

Friday 9th October 2015, at Rheged, Penrith Come and hear up to date information about how we might meet our energy needs without compromising the future of the planet. The content will not be highly technical. This is the Cumbria Network’s first conference. The conference will take place in the lecture theatre at Rheged. Tea… Read More »

Visit to Springfields Nuclear Fuels

Thursday, 11th September 2014 – visit to Springfields Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing site, organised by Jack Brettle. A fascinating tour of the nuclear fuel plant near Preston, the visit gave us an insight into the complex and highly technical aspects of manufacturing fuel rods for various British nuclear power stations. Precision is important, as you might… Read More »

Hack Green Secret Bunker

Wednesday June 25th2014. The Science Group visited the Hack Green Secret Nuclear bunker followed by lunch at Bridgemere Garden Centre and some time to have a wander around there. The general opinion was that the visit was very successful, with many people being quite surprised, and even a little shocked, by the degree of preparedness (or lack… Read More »