On the 24th January, a number of members and non members attended a lecture presented by Mr Henry Dixon, Chairman of North Wales Tidal Energy, who outlined his companies plans to build a tidal barrage from Great Orme to Rhyl to harness the power from tidal action. The electricity that could be generated from this scheme would be 2.5GW enough for 1.1 million homes. The length of the wall 31Km . The electricity generated could also be used to feed a pump storage scheme. Wind and solar power is variable, the wind does not always blow and days can be bright or overcast, but the tidal movement can be accurately predicted for decades into the future. The environmental impact was also discussed, using the wall to provide coastal defenses and raising it in the event of global warming causing a rise in sea levels. The project will take six years to complete and has been given a huge boost by the favouarble report of the Hendry committee looking into tadal power. Judging by the number and quality of the questions asked, our group were very pleased with the event. Thanks to Mr Dixon and all who attended.