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BWT UK Limited

bwt uk limited

4.2(31)

High Wycombe

Water is our life elixir and at the same time a limited resource. BWT advocates the sustainable and responsible use of the precious resources of our blue planet. Water is our mission. It was the chemist Henry Cavendish (1731 – 1810), who discovered the composition of water, when he experimented with hydrogen and oxygen and mixed these elements together to create an explosion (oxyhydrogen effect). In 1811 the Italian physician Amedeo Avogadro finally found the H2O formula for water. Although water has a simple molecular structure, it nevertheless has unique physical properties. It is the only element that exists on our planet in a solid, liquid and gaseous aggregate state. It is these special properties that make water so fascinating and so important for all creatures. Water has 775 times the density of air. This fact causes the ‘buoyancy’ effect, which enables us - and most mammals - to swim. Many substances expand when they are subjected to heat and reduce their density at the same time; conversely, they increase their density when cooled down. When a liquid is cooled, the colder part sinks to the bottom. The freezing process of water is the other way round. Water reaches its maximum density at 4 degrees Celsius, which is exactly 0.999973 kg/l. Ice weighs 0.91 kg/l – which is the reason why icebergs float. This also explains why frozen water bottles explode and why fish can survive in a frozen lake. They live at the bottom where the water is the heaviest, as the temperature there is approximately 4 degrees Celsius. Water is a very bad heat conductor. This property is of utmost importance for the global climate. Water can actually store a lot of heat, which it then releases again during the cold season. In the warm season, however, it prevents excessive heating. In this way water moderates the differences in temperature. If one cubic centimetre of water evaporates (at approx. 100 degrees Celsius), its volume expands to 1243 cubic centimetres (vapour pressure) - a process that formed the basis of the construction of the steam engine; this machine eventually gave rise to the Industrial Revolution. The physical and chemical properties of water make it a universal solvent and means of transport, which is integrated into all cycles of nature, both micro- and macroscopic. Without water, for example, there would be no circulation of nitrogen or phosphorous - both essential elements in the biosphere - as there is no way for the corresponding ions to be transported. Water can dissolve salts and feed these in dissolved form to plants. Plants then use these ions as nutrients and release the water they don’t need for their nitrogen metabolism into the atmosphere. This small water cycle is as important as the large one - without it, and therefore without water, there would be no life.

Townsend Va Church Of England

townsend va church of england

St. Albans

As the only Church of England secondary school in this area, we offer something very special: a long tradition of a high quality education which develops the personality and talents of every child in our care. The school is open to everyone and you do not have to go to Church to apply for admission. As a Church of England School, we are very conscious of our mission to provide your daughter or son with more than just academic success. We are a school with clear principles and ideals based on a Christian ethos, and this philosophy is central to our success. Our great strength is that we keep reminding ourselves of what every parent/carer knows: children learn best when they are happy. We provide a stimulating learning environment where all children can achieve, whatever their ability or aptitude. All students are valued as individuals and all flourish in a community that lives by the Christian values of love, compassion and respect for each other. We uphold the traditional values of good manners and hard work and have high expectations of all our students. Our teaching encourages independent learning and provides students with those skills and qualities which they need to take them through the 21st century. We instil a love of learning and offer a wealth of cultural, social and sporting activities through which your child can find and develop new interests and skills. I look forward to welcoming you and your son or daughter into our lively and thriving community.

GreenAcres Cemeteries & Ceremonial Parks

greenacres cemeteries & ceremonial parks

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Beaconsfield

At GreenAcres, we do things differently. You can arrange a burial at any of our six parks with or without a funeral or memorial service.“The team at GreenAcres made a sad time a memorable and fitting tribute.” At GreenAcres, it doesn’t matter who you are or what you believe. We don’t have many rules. Just tell us the type of ceremony you want, and we’ll work with you and your family, alongside your Funeral Director, to make it personal and unique. A beautiful sanctuary You can choose exactly how to honour the memory of the person you love within our protected woodlands, meadows and parkland. A lifetime connection Losing someone you love can be difficult. If you need additional support or comfort at any time, we’re here to help. All our parks hold regular coffee mornings and remembrance events where you can meet members of our team as well as other people experiencing bereavement. Our care doesn’t stop there. A place for the living GreenAcres is not only a place to reflect on a loved one, but a beautiful location to meet, go for a walk, and make connections that can last a lifetime. We’re open to visit every day of the year – friends and families are always welcome. A friendly team We’ll care for your loved one respectfully, and we’re here for the families who are left behind. Call us for advice, from the little things that make a difference on the day to putting up a permanent memorial to your loved one.