Science Community Day

Description

The Ashton Memorial was transformed into a buzzing hub of discovery for our latest Science Community Day. With a fantastic turnout and high energy from start to finish, the event successfully bridged the gap between complex physics and everyday sustainable technology.
Over 420 visitors explored the ground floor, and over 230 visited the top of the memorial for the planetarium experience.
From solar car racing to hydrogen cell demonstrations, every station remained busy throughout the day.
On the Ground Floor, the main hall focused on the lifecycle of Renewable Energy. We guided visitors through the process of power generation and sustainability. Interactive demos showed how solar panels capture light. Wind turbines and dynamos converted movement into electricity. Hydrogen Power included live demonstrations, with hydrogen fuel cells powering model cars. This showcased a clean alternative for future transport. The journey ended with practical science—learning how we store energy for later and joining a creative upcycling workshop, where visitors made recycled pot plants to take home.
On the upper level, the planetarium was a sell-out success. Over 230 people took part in guided tours of the cosmos, providing a serene, celestial contrast to what was happening downstairs.
From the "hair-raising" fun of the Van de Graaff generator to the concentration on the children’s faces as they built solar buggies, the day was a testament to the power of hands-on science.

Period	22/03/2026
Degree of Recognition	Regional