Yesterday, throughout the day, there was the Visualise Show in the Guildhall, and Science on the Market Place as part of ATOM (Abingdon’s first Science festival).
The day began early for some, and Iain emailed me this picture asking “How many particle physicists does it take to erect a gazebo?”
His children liked the stall where you dip a tissue into water and it comes out dry – but were not sure if it was science or magic.
There was lots more to inspire curiosity and wonder in children,
and amaze adults. This is Steve King generating enough pedal power to run a computer and monitor.
Dr Mike Leary’s ZooBus was very popular,
and had queues all day to see the creatures and hear the enthusiastic Dr Leary and helpers.
Who would have thought that Science would be such hit in Abingdon (the oldest town in the kingdom)?
The idea for these Science events came from James White (pictured) who when he stood down as chair of the Choose Abingdon Partnership, two years ago, thought that creating a Science Festival in Abingdon would be good for the town. He was signing up new Atom Members all weekend.
More pictures on the Abingdon Blog Facebook Page ..
I suspect that a Science Fair like ATOM would draw interest in many towns but inertia has first to be overcome. Abingdon is indeed fortunate to have so many of Science’s ‘movers and shakers’ in the immediate area to get this event started and publicised.
Well done James and the ATOM team. Long may it last.
I wonder what the liquid was that the tissue was dipped in?
It was just water.
The tissue had been coated with nano particles which repel water – very cool bit of science. They also showed the same spray making a phone waterproof.
Loved the whole 3 days. Well done to the organising team. Here’s to next year.
When I went by the lady on the ZooBus was saying sorry full up. Amazing that Loose Cannon had created a special beer. There’s life in Old Abingdon!
There are many things I miss about Abingdon … and Loose Cannon is well up the list.