Details of Events
This page provides links to fuller details of all the events organised by the Section and is designed to allow us to include far more information than there is space for on the Programme Card. We hope that you will find this information helpful in deciding which events you would like to attend and in providing any necessary booking/registration procedures.
Solvents to Cement - 25 November 2008
Increasing environmental awareness and raw materials costs mean businesses are looking torecover/recycle solvents from their waste streams for re-use on site or by third parties.
How Green is Your Cement? - 25 November 2008
Processing unwanted solvent residues into an alternative to fossil fuel. Could this be a source of greener cement?
Primary Schools Week - 2/3/4 December 2008
A chance to take the magic of chemistry to P6 & P7 pupils in local primary schools. We visit 2 Primary Schools in both Falkirk and Stirling for a "hands on" experience.
Colourful Chemistry - 3 December 2008
A demonstration, aimed at families, that looks at the magic of colour in chemistry including those involved in the ever popular fireworks.
Senior Members Lunch - 11 December 2008
A chance to get together, meet old friends and catch upon all the news while enjoying a superb lunch at Falkirk College
Tour of Carron Works - 24 February 2009
A tour of the present "casting" operations on the old Carron Ironworks site in this the 250th anniversary year
School Chemistry for Parents - 3/4 February 2009
It may have been a long time since you did chemistry at school and things have certainly changed over the years. Were these changes for the better?
Protecting the Environment - the work of SEPA - 18 March 2009
SEPA - working to protect the environment in Scotland so that future generations can enjoy what we often take for granted.
How Green is our Valley? - 18 March 2009
Forth Valley - a major tourist attraction and an industrialised area. A look at some of the successes and failures in how we have managed the environment over the years.
The AGM of the Section followed by a 3 course buffet with wine and a talk on "Natural Polymers as Food Additives" to be held at the Leapark Hotel, Grangemouth.
Garden Visit and BBQ - 6 June 2009
A sneak preview of Sylvia & Garth Broomfield's garden which is open as part of the "Scotland's Gardens" scheme the following week.
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2008-2009 Mid-Scotland Programme Card
Events being organised by Mid-Scotland Local Section between Sept 2008 - June 2009
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