Hydrogen is a colourless, odourless gas but it is given many colourful names. . There is no visible difference between the different types of hydrogen and their chemistry is identical. The colour codes refer to the way the gas is produced – and its impact on the environment. The element is mainly produced by electrolysis,... Continue Reading →
Nigel – Putin’s real objective, and it will hit us hard.
Putin’s objective for many is quite clear, firstly by winning the war in Ukraine, even if there were a truce today, he will control the largest proportion of the world’s natural gas, the largest coal reserves, and control the largest production of oil. By capturing at least 80% of Ukraine’s coastline he will have numerous... Continue Reading →
Nigel – Petrol Heads, will you be safe after all?
Are the politicians and our media living in a different world or do they have a vested interest in avoiding providing people with the facts? “according to experts on global mineral production who belong to SoS Minerals, in a letter delivered to the British Committee on Climate Change: "The metal resource needed to make all... Continue Reading →
Update on Tony’s Shed
I'm sure you are all dying to know how I coped with my shed, damaged by Storm Eunice last Friday.Well this morning our regular window cleaners arrived (to clean the windows?) and for a small bribe together with the promise of tea and chocolate biscuits agreed to put the shed upright for me. Quick as... Continue Reading →
Nigel – Benefits of Global Warming?
In order to form our own opinions, it is important to be able to access varying points of view on any particular subject. In so many cases the media seem hell bent on only allowing the most dramatic viewpoints on such subjects as Global Warming to be aired. It is rare though that you might... Continue Reading →
Nigel – Russian manoeuvers in Irish waters
The censorious media are concentrating on the Russian build up in Eastern Europe and some feel sitting like vultures waiting for the carnage. We are not told of how the Russians are exposing the wests weak links. For example, the Russian Navy are conducting manoeuvres off the southern coast of Ireland right above the transatlantic... Continue Reading →
Nigel – How many new homes do we need by 2030?
Make use of your voiceOur generation is blamed for many things that have happened on our watch. The urbanisation of Torbay has been going on for decades but what is now being proposed has the potential to turn Torbay and its approaches into an ever-expanding concrete jungle smothering out any signs of countryside.Whatever your views... Continue Reading →
Nigel – Etymology and origins
Next time you are kept waiting for your food at a restaurant you perhaps should not be surprised, after all the person serving you is called a waiter! The etymology of the word wait has various origins but the one I like is as follows. Most words with a “W “are of Germanic origin for... Continue Reading →
Members’ blogs
Do you have anything interesting to say? Do you have a comment, question, or additional info on the latest talk you would like to share with others? Use this website blog to add another dimension to maintaining involvement with other members other than just on the Wednesday meetings. Why not have your own blog on... Continue Reading →
Nigel -Why did the Mary Rose sink?
Wednesday 12/1/22:- The talk this morning certainly got my memory working so when I got home I pulled the following information off the internet. It covers the history of the Mary Rose including up to the nineteenth century removal of guns from the wreck. In addition it gives a little bit of background to not... Continue Reading →
Covid Precautions
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM PAIGNTON PROBUS CLUB To all members Following on from my email on January 6th I have been talking to other members of the Committee about doing all we can to keep our members as safe as possible while attending our meetings. To this end we would ask you to wear face masks when... Continue Reading →
Probus Update from our Chairman
Good Morning GentlemenWith only 2 weeks left of our first session after lock down I thought that I would update you with a few reminders. Our last normal pre Christmas meeting will be on December 1st Our Christmas Lunch will be on December 8th and this will be our last gathering at the Redcliffe Hotel having... Continue Reading →
Nigel’s blog – Sight Matters
Dear All, I have headed this email as Sight Matters for many reasons, please see below. Strong sun light can steal your eyesight without you realising. In some instances, people have lost 30% of their eyesight before they become aware that their eyesight is not as good as it should be. The message: wear sunglasses... Continue Reading →
Nigel – Bodmin Jail and the Redcliffe
Dear All, I am sure many of you will have already read the following sent to me by Mike Badcock. Having walked around the inside of Bodmin Jail, not the hotel section, it was very interesting. Seeing the owner wants to provide a similar experience for his guests perhaps they will lock us in the... Continue Reading →
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