20th May 2026 -
Podiatry & Iron Deficiency -
Iron deficiency anaemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide. Anaemia is common in older people, accounting for 10% of over 65s, rising to up to 30% of over 85 year olds. It is linked to chronic inflammation conditions, certain medications and oxidative stress states which can exist outside of diet/nutritional intake.
Its presence in the over 65 age group is associated with frailty, increased risk of falls and significantly impacts on survival, quality of life and hospital admission and readmission rates.
While many people associate it with fatigue and pale skin, fewer realise that it
can significantly affect the legs -
15th July 2026 -
The Great Wildebeest Migration
This is a conservation success story. This amazing annual movement of thousands of wildebeest, zebras and antelopes as well as the predators that feed on them is one of the great wildlife spectacles in the world today. The way it has been allowed to continue and grow makes a fascinating story.
Elizabeth Cozens is a retired Science teacher who returned just before the pandemic from several years living and working in Asia.
17th June 2026 -
Hydraulic Power
The story of the development of hydraulic fluid power is a fascinating one to people interested in industrial history, not just from the point of view of the technology itself but also the myriad of applications for which it has been used.