National Physical Laboratories open day

A coach trip to the National Physical Laboratories open day at Teddington. This is a biannual trip which we have done before and found to be extremely interesting as it relates to the standards used in measuring a huge range of applications ranging from dimension, sound, time, radio, light, and so on.  You name it and it is measurable they do it and have a standard. This is where you get down to laboratory bench level and talk directly with the scientists actually doing the research work.

NPL is one of the UK's leading science and research facilities. It is a centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate standards, science and technology available. The facilities in Teddington are among the world's most extensive and sophisticated for measurement science.

On 17 May 2016, NPL Open House will give people the chance to explore much of the science that goes on at NPL and the facilities that are used to do it. The week is significant: Friday 20 May is World Metrology Day. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875, which continues to provide the basis for a single, coherent system of measurements, traceable to the International System of Units (SI).

The occasion offers a chance to celebrate the impact of measurement on our daily lives, making it the perfect time to visit NPL, the UK's National Measurement Institute, and discover what they do.

Confirmed paid booking is essential by Friday 29^th April to ensure your place. We can only take 30 people. The coach will leave Cirencester Beeches carpark (11.30am) and Cricklade rugby carpark (11.40am) and arrive back about 7.30 to 8.00pm

Please email to book your place and confirm by paying £22.50 by bank transfer to sort code 40-52-40; a/c number 00016646 using the reference: your name/NPL. Alternatively send your cheque payable to CSTS to Bunny Lees-Smith, 1 Follyfield, Hankerton, Wilts. SN16 9LA with your name, phone number, list of persons if more than one.

The coach company is insured but you are responsible for personal possessions and safety.

More details from Bunny Lees-Smith on 01666 577275 or