[Chester LUG] Days out in 2015

[Stuart Burns]

I can probabily hook us up. Leave it with me.

On 2 March 2015 at 20:59, Roger Gibson <roger at rcgibson.plus.com> wrote:

>  Good idea Stu.
>
> A challenge for you, if you feel up to it, would be to get a visit to the
> Maritime Bridge Simulator next to Cammel Lairds in Birkenhead.
>
> ( http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/LairdsideMaritimeCentre/ )
>
> They have a couple of full size ship's bridges, with every window a hi-def
> screen, and is used for training, from teams working under stress for days
> at a time in hazardous storm conditions, to master pilots working out how a
> yet unbuilt mega ship will handle under docking conditions.
>
> I went several years ago (about 2-3 hour visit), and it was impressive.
> The IT then was based on a few PCs running Windows XP Pro, but they were
> reaching the limits of the scope.  It is a life-size mega game.  I
> understand they may now charge for visits, but you may be able to persuade
> them we are a bunch of IT whizz kids, who may be able to help them.
>
> Anyway, why not give it a try - Roger.
>
>
> On 02/03/2015 16:12, Stuart Burns wrote:
>
>  Hi,
>
>  I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in me organising a few
> day trips out like I have done in the past?
>
>  I was initially thinking about trying to get us a look round Airbus in
> Broughton if anyone is interested. It is by no means gaurenteed but I am
> usually able to get my way in the end!
>
>  Other ideas could include:
>
> museam of science and industry in Manchester
> Imperial war museam
>
>  One local one is the nuclear command and control centre in Winsford
> (Hack Green). We could easily do that in a day and the cost is £8.50 plus
> whatever transport costs.We did do it abour three years ago if I remember
> but its always good for a look round,
>
>  Personally I'd also quite enjoy a brewery tour as well, and there are
> loads around Chester.
>
>  So, is anyone interested in any of the above, or even the idea?
>
>
>
>
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