Volatility, inflation, financial (in)stability, sound investing, but what does this mean for folk like us? Maarten Ackerman, chief economist at Citadel, will demystify these concepts for members of the University of the Third Age (U3A) Helderberg and visitors during its monthly meeting at the Strand Town Hall.
We have all strolled along our magnificent Strand Beach and been appalled by the debris washed ashore by the sea. While detritus from the sea itself is acceptable, that of human origin is not: plastic in myriad forms, fishing equipment, apparel, wrap
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Strand: Die Strand Biblioteekvriende se boekverkoping vind vandag van 10:00 tot 16:00 in die biblioteeksaal asook môre (Saterdag 28 Januarie) tussen 09:00 en 12:00 plaas. ’n Groot verskeidenheid boeke asook skaars publikasies en tydskrifte, kostuumju
Professor Hubertus von Bergmann
When the laser was developed some 60 years ago it was euphemistically described as âa solution looking for a problemâ.
Today the laser is an essential technology of the 21st century and a multibillion-dollar industry which impacts almost every aspect of our daily life. While we often to refer to some laser treatment, procedure or process, do we really know what it involves?
On Wednesday 4 August, Professor Hubertus von Bergmann will share his enormous knowledge of lasers with members of U3A Helderberg via a live-stream presentation at 10:00.
The Somerset West resident will touch on the history of laser technology, explain how it works and how laser light differs from that of conventional light sources. He will also discuss the different types of lasers and some of their most important applications ranging from industrial materials processing, medical diagnostics and treatments, environmental management, com