Mike Gibson

To see a world in a grain of sand...

A microscope is an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye. The science of investigating small objects using such an instrument is called microscopy. Microscopic means invisible to the eye unless aided by a microscope.

U3A Northampton

Part of the Third Age Trust

The University of the Third Age is a learning co-operative of older people which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities. Northampton U3A is itself a Registered Charity in its own right whose Trustees are the Committee which is elected annually by the membership.

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My Location

Northampton is a large town in the East Midlands region of England. It is the county town of Northamptonshire with an estimated population of 212,100, making it 35th largest urban area in the United Kingdom.