A DAY of free talks, exhibitions and hands-on activities for all the family is promised at the British Science Association “Mini Science Festival” at Warrington’s STFC Daresbury Laboratory
The event on Sunday (October 3) will feature science experiments that anyone can do in the kitchen.
There will be dramatic demonstrations, interactive hands-on science experiments and guests will be able to get up close to and find out more about the history and habitats of a range of creatures including birds of prey, snakes and reptiles.
There will also be the chance to listen to a number of talks on some inspirational areas of science and technology.
Tony Buckley, the laboratory’s head of communications: “We’re delighted to host the annual mini festival for the North West branch of the British Science Association.
“This day is filled with exciting and interactive science and technology events. During the festival our visitors can see live demonstrations, listen to inspirational talks, meet scientists face to face, and even have a go at doing some of your own experiments. It’s going to be a fun science Sunday at Daresbury.”
Organisations and groups taking part include: the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the North West British Science Association, Cockcroft Institute for Accelerator Science and Technology, Catalyst Science Centre, Space Connections’ Wow Space Bus, Corio Raptors, Snakes and Reptiles, Knutsford SciBar and students from Liverpool Hope University.
A DAY of free talks, exhibitions and hands-on activities for all the
family is promised at the British Science Association "Mini Science
Festival" at Warrington's STFC Daresbury Laboratory
Mini science festival at laboratory
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