A new family festival of science and technology is being launched next month.
SciTech Extravaganza at Bruntwood SciTech’s Alderley Park is designed to inspire young minds, spark curiosity and bring science, engineering, technology and maths to life.
The event takes place on Saturday, September 14 from 10am to 3pm.
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The day will be filled with fun science-themed activities and shows, new skill-building opportunities and the chance to experience the magic of Alderley Park.
Dr Kath Mackay, chief scientific officer for Bruntwood SciTech said: “We’re so excited to be hosting SciTech Extravaganza at Alderley Park this September.
“As we celebrate what Bruntwood SciTech has achieved in supporting innovation and scientific discoveries since acquiring Alderley Park 10 years ago, we wanted to curate an event that inspires and nurtures the next generation of scientists, coders, mathematicians and engineers.
“We’re really looking forward to opening up Glasshouse to the community and welcoming families to the Park for an unforgettable day.”
Activity highlights include a programme of interactive shows shining a spotlight on ‘super cells’ in collaboration with the Royal Institution.
Each interactive show will dive deep into the science of cells showing how bacteria and viruses ‘invade our bodies’ and what we can do to fight back.
Balloon scientist and Britain's Got Talent star David Crofts, will be hosting workshops, teaching children about elasticity, aerodynamics, pressure, static electricity and many other topics, all whilst creating larger than life balloon art for attendees to admire.
Smaller balloon masterpieces will be available for children to take home. For those looking to enhance their young tech skills, crumble coding sessions and simple introductions to computing will be hosted by Cheshire based STEM workshop creators, Skill Supply.
Face painting, DJs, food and drink stalls are among many other attractions.
The event takes place in Alderley Park’s 150,000 sq ft tech and innovation hub, Glasshouse, home to leading companies in software development, AI, fintech, and gaming, SciTech Extravaganza promises to be an unforgettable day for aspiring little innovators.
Tickets priced £5 are on sale now at alderleypark.co.uk/scitech-extravaganza.
Under-3s go free.
SciTech Extravaganza is part of the 10-year anniversary celebrations since Bruntwood SciTech acquired Alderley Park.
Since taking over the Park in 2014, Bruntwood SciTech has completely transformed the campus into a hub of innovators and is home to a community of more than 250 companies.
Other amenities include a state-of-the-art gym and sports complex, padel courts, a Grade II listed pub and restaurant, scenic woodland with walking, running and cycling routes, all open to the public.
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