Science festival going "all out" for 10th anniversary
Have you ever looked through a telescope? Do you know what to do in the event of a zombie outbreak? Have you ever been to a science slam or a science ceilidh? The interactive, educational and fun events at this year’s Leeds Festival of Science , which runs from 13 to 27 March 2015, offers these experiences and more. The Festival, which celebrates its 10th birthday this year, runs a separate programme of events for schools and the general public. Dr Kerry Baker, one of the Leeds Festival of Science organisers, said: “Every year the Festival inspires people of all ages, but we have gone all out this year to make the 10th year our biggest and most successful event to date. Highlights of the Festival include: Wednesday 18 March - Science Slam: Battle of the Bodies, Brains and Theatre - Judge your favourite acts in this fierce competition where science meets theatre. Wednesday 18 March – BBC Stargazing Live - Leeds Astronomical Society hosts a star party to coincide with the new series of BBC Stargazing Live, which returns to TV screen from 18 March. The star party event will take place at The New Inn in Eccup. Thursday 19 March – Science Ceilidh - Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Festival with a ceilidh, comedy show, spoken word performance and other science surprises.
