The UK's Largest Used Mobility Scooter Superstore! Browse Through Our Huge Selection of Second Hand Mobility ScootersWe were formed in 1959 and the observatory was opened in 1982. LAS are members of the Federation of Astronomical Societies and the Society for Popular Astronomy. Meetings are held at our observatory and lecture facility at 23 Westcliffe Street Lincoln. Our lecture meetings take place at 7.30pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month, except for January meetings, which are held on the 2nd Tuesday to avoid being too close to the start of the New Year. Unfortunately, the 50 steps from the road to the facility make the site inaccessible for wheelchair users and we extend a sincere apology for people who might be affected by this. Our site Risk Assessment is available and visitors are encouraged to read it. Please click here to view. The Observatory was built by the members and opened in 1982 by Patrick Moore. It is named after two former Presidents of the society, Walter Pennell and Peter Hammerton
and houses a 12" F5 Newtonian Reflector telescope which is equatorially mounted & motorised, to allow for guided exposures of deep sky objects. Membership and Visitor Fees for 2015/16 are as follows: Over 65 couple £25.00 Concessions (Unemployed, Aged over 65, Full Time Student aged over 16) £15.00 Non member visitors to meetings or observing sessions £4 each visit ~ Visitor Concession £2.50 ~ Accompanied under 16 £1.50 You can join the society on line or at the main monthly lecture meetings where payment in cash or by cheque is accepted. The Society’s observatory is primarily for the use of members of Lincoln Astronomical Society, but also plays an important role in introducing the wonders of the universe to people in the Lincoln area. We are, therefore, keen to encourage visits to the observatory and there are three main opportunities for coming along to see and potentially use the telescope in the observatory. Click here for more information about visiting the observatory
Please email the Visits Organiser to see if your preferred date is free, or telephone Graham Winstanley 01522 788591 (office hours) or mobile 07443 492362. Note: The observatory can be used by members seven days a week but we will alter our activities to suit any visitor requirements. Regular observing sessions take place at the observatory. These are usually on Tuesday evenings from about 7.30pm if the sky is clear and a few visitors are always welcome. Please let us know if you are intending to come. In addition, Several members own their own telescopes and some are willing to give lectures to other astronomical societies. If you are associated with another astronomical society and would like to book one of our lecturers to give a talk please contact: The Program Secretary: David Swaby The Company Secretary: Graham WinstanleyManor Farm, Moor Lane, Aubourn, Lincoln. Tel. 01522 788591 ~If you have a stairlift which is no longer required – or needs replacing – and you're looking for the most cost effective way to have it removed, read on.
But first, let's clear up one very important, and often misunderstood, point.Second-hand stairlifts have very little value. Because stairlifts, curved stairlifts especially, are bespoke built for your stair case, meaning it's very unlikely to find a new home.However, your old stairlift may not be worthless and reading this article will help you understand all available removal options and potentially earn you a bit of cash along the way!If you're simply looking for a replacement, you're in luck. Speak to the company who supplied the original stairlift and ask them to quote for a new one – trading your old one in part exchange. When the stairlift surveyor comes out to see you ensure the removal and disposal of the old stairlift is factored into the quote (get it in writing too). It's always best to get quotes from a couple of stairlift companies, complete our form (over to the right) and we can arrange this on your behalf.If you no longer require the stairlift and choose to sell privately, you have a couple of options.
If the lift is over a certain age you can expect to pay a removal fee. Each case is treated on its own merit.One point to always consider; if someone is offering to remove an older lift 'free of charge' then invariably there'll be a charge somewhere down the line. It is a rare occurrence in today's world when something is 'free', so always beware.Why stairlift companies charge to remove old stairliftsMost stairlift suppliers will offer to remove older stairlifts at a price. Charges vary considerably, depending on the type of stairlift you have. If you have a straight stairlift then it's likely just one engineer will be required to remove it. A curved stairlift may require two engineers. A curve stairlift has a much larger and heavier rail where one person may find it too awkward or heavy to manoeuvre on their own. With larger rails comes a risk of damage to interior decoration which may be the result of one person struggling on their own.There is also the question of how it will be disposed of.
Reputable suppliers will dispose of stairlifts in an environmental way. No doubt you would be bitterly disappointed if you discovered your stairlift had been removed by someone who simply looked to dispose of it by illegal means. Many unwanted stairlifts have been found by the authorities on 'fly-tipping' sites. A reputable company would arrange for your stairlift to be environmentally scrapped at the nearest recycling plant. This process is not as straightforward as it sounds due to the many different materials used in the production of a stairlift. Electronic components, PCBs, cables, batteries, plastics and metals all need to be stripped down (which incurs labour charges).If you've contacted the original supplier and they're not interested, their removal costs are too high, or perhaps you've opted for a private sale but it's just not selling and you need it removed ASAP, contact us.We will contact a reputable trades-person in your local area and arrange for them to contact you direct where they can provide a cost effective quotation.