Matt Palmer gave an insight into the processes involved in preparing the Masterplan for the third runway at Heathrow. apart from building a runway over and moving the M25 it involves moving 5 watercourses. In addition numerous hotels, factories and offices plus several thousand homes will be relocated or demolished.
However the benefits are numerous: Up to 10,000 apprenticeships and 180,000 new jobs across the UK during and after the construction process. He estimated that the local area will gain 40,000 new jobs, youth unemployment would be eliminated and there would be economic benefits of £187 billion across the UK.
An excellent talk - highly relevant to the the local area and enjoyed by all those present.
more Fiona Smith gave an insight into the work of CWGC
more Rob Williams - Senior Development Manager of Connection Support the charity that has merged with Burnham's Padstones
more Rtn Sharon Westby from the Medaille Trust on Human Trafficking
more Tim Wright Chief Executive of Green Corridor and Mark Cox presented to us on 26 April 2018
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more A topical talk by The Head Master of Reading Bluecoats School - August 2017
more Rtn Keith Miller was involved in the marine salvage operation of the stricken cruise liner. Keith gave a talk to the Club in April 2018
more A brief history of Rtn Michael Adigun's career.
more Beekeeper Tom gave an insight into the unusual job of looking after Heathrow's bees - September 2017
more Speaker Report
more A Talk Commemorating the Start of the First World War
more The chairman of Maidenhead Waterways on the rejuvenation of the town centre
more Jill Haynes - Book Aid International
more Elise describes her plans to visit Peru - August 2017
more Brian gave a talk on East Berkshire Executive Job Club - July 2017
more Report on Meeting Speaker
more A talk by Gail Burton and Jan Fountain on Arbour Vale Special Needs School
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