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The Talk Exchange |
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The Talk Exchange |
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This site is published for the benefit of the model engineering hobby. |
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John Elliott |
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E-mail: Barcom@tesco.net |
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“Telescopes - An Amateur Approach” |
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Some history and demonstration of various types. How to construct reflecting telescopes. How to obtain the best out of your particular instrument. |
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Requirements: none, speaker will provide all necessary items. Duration of talk 60-80 minutes Speaker will travel up to 75 miles from Barwell (S W Leics) Further distances by arrangement. Fee: £10 plus expenses |
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John Elliott |
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E-mail: Barcom@tesco.net |
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“Receiving Weather Satellite Images on Home Computers” |
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Practical demonstrations of satellite images and weather data on home PC'S with some theory and background. How weather forecasts are prepared and presented. Home weather observing and data recording and forecasting. |
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Requirements: none, speaker will provide all necessary items. Duration of talk 60-80 minutes Speaker will travel up to 75 miles from Barwell (S W Leics) Further distances by arrangement. Fee: £10 plus expenses |
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John Elliott |
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E-mail: Barcom@tesco.net |
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“A Long Hot Day in May” |
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Describing the work of rescue and recovery units on a motor sport special stages car rally. A slide show and commentary showing a complete day's action on a national car rally.
How a car rally works: some of the special equipment used, with demonstrations. The presenter runs a rescue and recovery unit and is a licensed RAC MSA instructor with 20 years experience in motor sport. Requirements: none, speaker will provide all necessary items. Duration of talk 70-90 minutes Speaker will travel up to 75 miles from Barwell (S W Leics) Further distances by arrangement. Fee: £10 plus expenses |
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