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October 2019
Light Lines Workshops
Draw with light using UV torches, experiment with colour shadows and experience the world from a different viewpoint using upside-down goggles! “Uncover the mysteries of light through a series of amazing experiments. Discover how to split white light to reveal the full colour spectrum using prisms. Use torches to mix colours together to make white light. Draw pictures and uncover hidden symbols using ultra violet light energy. Learn how to bend and reflect light using convex lenses and mirrors. Hear…
Find out more »Bioblitz
Get up close and hands on with the nature and wildlife on your doorstep with this series of mini workshops! More information about the selection of exciting bookable sessions can be seen below: Bee Workshop - 11-11:50 and 14:00-14:50 @ Beekeeping Hut - Organised by Roslin Institute/Newbattle Beekeepers Join experts from Newbattle Beekeepers Association and The Roslin Institute to learn all about bees. Get close up with our microscopes, investigate our virtual hive, dress like a beekeeper and taste…
Find out more »Hackathon: AI and Robots
A host of awesome tech for you to play with. From coding and AI robots to app creating and VR! A chance to find out more and have a go!
Find out more »Rocket to the Moon
Calling all space cadets, come along to build and blast off your very own pop-bottle rocket and get ready for some pretty huge rocket launch demos too!
Find out more »Chemistry – Shake It Up
Make a 'Galaxy in a bottle' in this hands on workshops exploring the science of density and solubility of liquids. Just add glitter! Two sessions running: 3:00pm - 4:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Find out more »Erupting Volcanoes
Join the library for some seismic fun making your own paper mache erupting volcano using kitchen ingredients and then take it home!
Find out more »Rocks: A record of a swampy past
Did you know that Midlothian was once a tropical swamp? Join Dr Mark Wilkinson from the University of Edinburgh to discover what we can learn from the rocks!
Find out more »Board Games Club
Move over Monopoly.... Join us for a fun-filled morning of new, fun and sciency board games. With many thanks to Juniper Green Board-Gamers - these guys are bringing the most amazing games and helpers too! For more info about their club visit their website: www.boardjg.co.uk
Find out more »Science Alive
What does a burying beetle look like close up? How do cells grow and multiply? Join us on a journey exploration to find out what is so amazing about the science of life. Use our microscopes to make your own discoveries, find out how our body fights disease, make your own science art to take home, and try out many other hands on activities!
Find out more »Supersonic School Run
From the school run to travelling across the world, the future of how we travel looks very different! Come join Greening Gorebridge and HYPED from the University of Edinburgh to explore some of the latest ideas including the ‘Hyperloop’ that can travel at over 700mph! We’ll also have some electric cars and electric bikes to try out too.
Find out more »Science of Walking
Join the Rangers for a fact filled plod, learning about how we ended up on 2 feet, how we keep standing tall and what keeps us from going around the bend.
Find out more »River Dipping
Join the Ranger Service to explore the waters of the North Esk with nets, trays and magnifiers and discover the fish, bugs and beasties that live there.
Find out more »Art in the Park
Join The Rangers for some colourful fun, with paints, water, wood and dough, in an Autumn park full of colour too.
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