The Met Office, Exeter

The Met Office is the national weather service providing weather and climate related services to the armed forces, government departments, the public, civil aviation, shipping, industry, agriculture and commerce.

Our visit will include:

• An overview presentation of the Met Office and its work.
• A tour of the building, including a visit to the Operations Centre.
• Visit to the National Meteorological Library.
• A look at some of the observational equipment used today and in the past.
• A meteorologist will give an overview of their work, including a briefing on the weather for the following week. 

Our timetable for the day:

• 9.30 am                leave RAU Cirencester, you will be provided with a parking permit  
• 12.00 – 2.00pm free time in Exeter
• 2.00                         meet the coach to go to the Met Office
• 3.00 – 5.30             Tour of the Met Office
• 6.00 – 8.00              return journey to Cirencester  

To book your place;

• Send the following essential information required by the Met Office by 1^st November, to or Chris Stevens, Rocklea, Cirencester Rd, Minchinhampton, GL6 9EQ

1. Name
2. Address including postcode
3. Nationality
4. Date of birth

NB. There is no flexibility on this required info and timing, and ensure you take photo ID with you. 

CSTS also ask for your phone numbers and emergency contact details.

• Pay £24.50 to  CSTS

Sort code 40-52-40     a/c no. 00016646     ref . MET your name

• or cheque payable to CSTS to Chris Stevens at the address above.