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One of the impressive facts about The Times Cheltenham Science Festival is the number of school children that visit. This year’s festival is no exception, with more school visitors on the first day than any other year. Twenty-seven schools and a total of 1274 pupils visited the many different events, workshops and demonstrations on Wednesday.
School groups have come from both near and far — walking distance and even Essex. Hounslow’s Heathlands School has been visiting for 3 years and had a very early start indeed to arrive in Cheltenham for their first event at 10am!
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We’ve tagged this post with cool, schools events, science, Science for Schools, The Times, video on Thursday 4 June 2009.
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Kathy Sykes
Festival co-director
The theme this year is ‘Heresy’ — why was this theme chosen?
A: We chose the theme ‘Heresy’ because when we talked to the Science Festival Advisory Group, it was the theme that got people excited and talking the most. Last year, we had ‘Taboos’ and I think the festival always likes to be a bit challenging — to go to places that other festivals don’t go. It allows us to look at how important it is in innovation and science to be prepared to see that there are different world views possible, as well as to explore people in the past who have been heretical — either right or wrong. And also how the heretic of today might become the Nobel Prize winner of tomorrow!
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We’ve tagged this post with Kathy Sykes, science on Thursday 4 June 2009.
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It has been a hive of activity at Cheltenham Town Hall over the past two days. Preparations have busily been made for what promises to be an astounding 8th The Times Cheltenham Science Festival! With a theme of Heresy, the festival will challenge your thinking, whatever your age, on all things science.
Wednesday — the first day — gets off to an explosive start, as children will experience Chemistry with a Bang in Science for Schools. Meanwhile, explosions of a more biological kind could be on the cards for those who choose to attend The Science of Curry in the evening. But it’s not all about loud noises and smells — topics as diverse as how to be a winner, climate change and a debate about how science can help to build a better future, ensure that there is something for everyone.
come along and join the party!
We’ve tagged this post with schools events, science on Tuesday 2 June 2009.
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Linking with our weather watch event, in conjunction with the Royal Meteorological Society, we’re running a competition — to predict the weather over the science festival!
There will be prizes for the best single forecast in age groups 5–11, 12–16, 17–21, 22+ as well as for the person who does best, on average, over the 4 days (you must enter at least 2 predictions to be entered for this prize).
Click for further detailed technical instructions on your predictions.
Predictions must be made before 7pm the day before. After this time your prediction for that day will not be entered in the competition.
Winners will be contacted by 6pm on Sunday, 7th June. The BBC weather presenter, Peter Gibbs, will present prizes to the winners at the beginning of Peter’s talk at 6pm on Sunday 7th June. In case of a tie, the winner will be pulled from a hat.
enter online here
PLEASE NOTE that you can only enter once per email address! Multiple entries will not be counted.
We’ve tagged this post with competition, science on Tuesday 2 June 2009.
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Becoming a member during the Science Festival?
When you join the Cheltenham Festivals Membership Scheme during the Science Festival (3—7 June), you’ll automatically be entered into a draw to win a fantastic collection of signed books by authors appearing at the Festival; including Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab, Evolution Revolution by Robert Winston and James Cracknell and Ben Fogle’s Race to the Pole.
Plus, you’ll receive ticket discounts and priority booking at every festival including Science 2010, as well as a host of other benefits.
Join today for your chance to win!
Terms and conditions apply.
We’ve tagged this post with competition, membership, science on Tuesday 2 June 2009.
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It’s good to share. And if you’re already a Cheltenham Festivals member, you can now recommend your friends and receive a £5 Cheltenham Festivals voucher for every new membership.
Just make sure your friends mention your name at the time of joining, and we’ll pop your voucher in the post for you to use against the purchase of tickets for any of the festivals. The more friends you refer, the more vouchers you receive!
Not a member yet?
Join today and save 20% on events and book before anybody else.
Terms and conditions apply.
We’ve tagged this post with membership, voucher on Monday 1 June 2009.
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Feeling lost in the huge programme for the Science Festival this year? Let festival director Kathy Sykes guide you through some events to look out for.
Find out why The Times Cheltenham Science Festival is shaping up to be really special!
Look out for…
We’ve tagged this post with Kathy Sykes, preview, science, video on Sunday 31 May 2009.
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The Discover Zone will be open exclusively to members and their guests on Friday, 5 June from 5.30–6.30 pm.
Bring your friends, family and membership card to Cheltenham Town Hall on Friday night, where you’ll have the chance to experience all the amazing interactive exhibits away from the hustle and bustle.
It’s completely free and fantastic fun for adults and children alike!
Not a member yet?
Join today and save 20% on events.
We’ve tagged this post with Discover Zone, membership, science on Saturday 30 May 2009.
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As well as the usual 20% discount, Members have a special opportunity to purchase half price tickets for two fascinating events.
Beyond Animal Research — Thursday 4 June 6.30–7.30pm.
50% off for Members: was £7, now £3.50 for Members when you book before 8pm Monday 1 June.
Become a Member to take advantage of these special offers
and save 20% on tickets.
Terms and Conditions apply
We’ve tagged this post with membership, science, special offer on Friday 29 May 2009.
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A unique event, The Times Cheltenham Science Festival audience decide how the UK should meet its energy requirements, based on a series of pitches from a diverse panel of energy experts.
Come and join…
Chair:
- Mark Maslin — Climate Change Expert, UCL
Panel members:
- Nuclear — Gayle Cairns, British Energy
- Solar — Jeremy Legget, Solar Century
- Wind — Colin Palmer, Wind Prospect
- Energy from Waste — Margaret Bates, University of Northampton
- Coal — Ameena Camps, University of Nottingham
Visit the event page for booking details
We’ve tagged this post with debate, environment, science on Thursday 28 May 2009.
