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Aston Clinton

Science and Technology

Status:Active, open to new members
Convenor:
Group email: Science and Technology group
When: Monthly on Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Usually, meetings take place on the last Wednesday of the month but this may vary to suit the topic.
Venue: Aston Clinton Bowls Club
Cost: £1.00 or for an outside speaker £2.00

Reports from past events

Forthcoming events

Wednesday 29th July 2026
9:00am - 5:00pm
to Wednesday 29th July 2026
Group Outing
S & T - Steam Museum, Swindon
This is the centre for ''God's Wonderful Railway'' built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Also on the same site. and not to be missed, a large clothing factory outlet.
Venue: The Bell
Cost: £36
Wednesday 26th August 2026
9:00am - 5:00pm
to Wednesday 26th August 2026
Group Outing
S & T - Milestones, Basingstoke
The museum's main exhibition covers daily life in Hampshire from 1800 up to th1940s. The streets are full of original vehicles and recreated shops, factories and homes from around Hampshire.
Venue: The Bell
Cost: £39
Wednesday 30th September 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Group Meeting
S & T - Gas Supply - Pressure and Maintenance
A talk by Lewis Parr
Cost: £2
Wednesday 28th October 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Group Activity
S & T - AI Deep Fake
A talk by Mark Childs - a return visit alerting members to risks when on line.
Cost: £3
Wednesday 25th November 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Group Meeting
S & T - The Musical Brain
A talk by Mike Sheehan. This a follow up to Mike's talk on Optical Illusions.
Cost: £2
Tuesday 8th December 2026
8:00am - 12:00am
to Wednesday 9th December 2026
Group Outing
S & T - Christmas at Thursford
A 2 day trip to see the Famous Christmas show, a group Christmas dinner, over night in a hotel and a glass making studio before returning home. This trip is […]
Booking Required

Experience and enjoy the finding out

Links

Past meetings have included:

  • An Insight into the National Grid with Simon Allison
  • Modern Fire Safety with Robby Cooper
  • Hydraulic Fluid Power with Steve Skinner
  • Animal Conservation with members of ZSL (Whipsnade Zoo)
  • The Virus that has shaken our World with Jane Sellwood
  • Cyber Security