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Amazed by Science
Festival returns to Cheshire for ½ Term
IF you're looking for something to
do with the kids this ½ Term then check out this year's Amazed by Science
Festival.
The week long festival takes place between 27 May and 4 June 2017, with a packed
programme of science, technology, engineering and maths events for all the
family taking place across the county. Whether the kids fancy operating a
robot, learning about space and aliens, messing around with slime, meeting
beekeepers or making a lava lamp there is something for everyone.
The festival, now in its 4th fantastic year, was created by:- Marketing
Cheshire and The University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre.
The headline sponsor is Essar at Stanlow with other local sponsors including:- Urenco, Siemens, National Nuclear Laboratory and Waters.
The event aims to promote and celebrate Cheshire's rich science base, and
capture children's imaginations. Venues taking part include:- Tatton Park,
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Chester Zoo, Jodrell Bank Discovery
Centre, Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, Anderton Boat Lift and Lion Salt
Works.
Free events take place at:- Warrington Golden Square Shopping Centre, Crewe
Lifestyle Centre, Chester City Centre (Town Hall square), Cheshire Oaks
Designer Outlet and Pedal Power and science events will be hosted by Essar
at Ellesmere Port Sports Village and Ellesmere Port Arcades Shopping Centre.
For the full list of events visit
online. Ian Cotton, Head of Communications and Community at Essar Stanlow said:-
"Making science exciting and fun is the key aim of the Amazed by Science
Festival and we're delighted to be able to support the event. We hope lots
of local children will enjoy the events this half term happening across
Cheshire."
Katrina Michel, Chief Executive at Marketing Cheshire, commented:- "We're
delighted to host Amazed by Science for the fourth year, celebrating
Cheshire's strong background in science and innovation. Amazed by Science
aims to inspire a love of science in children and we hope families enjoy the
fantastic range of hands on experiences taking place throughout the county
this ½ Term."
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