The ATOM Science Fair took over the Market Place from 10am to 4pm.
Children were enthralled by the wonders of Science. This particular stall was run by Siemans who make MRI Scanners near Eynsham.
Diamond Light Source, the UK’s national synchrotron science facility, located at the Harwell Science Park were also there, as were exhibitors from Culham Science Centre.
Then there were a number of stalls run by the NHS, Oxford University, and other organisations doing medical research.
I am told next year will be even bigger as ATOM becomes even more an important part of the Oxford Science Festival, with sponsorship for a paid coordinator.
P.S There was a stall selling armbands for Music in the Park. They do have a habit of selling out, so better late than never.
Despite the bitter cold, the town centre was heaving when I was there around midday – lots of people with shopping bags as well as those milling round the stalls.
Well done again to the Atom! Team – onwards and upwards for 2016!
Great event and good to get youngsters engaged with science.
We went to see “The Blowfish” and my kids loved meeting different creatures, especially the chinchilla.