I’m planning on taking some demos out to a family community festival in Longsight on Saturday 23rd June and am looking for volunteers.
An ad from the organiser is below: I’m looking for either –
- People to come along and talk a bit about the science of lightning and/or electricity with some demos I’ll provide (TBD but potentially static electricity and balloons)
- People to come along and talk a bit about the science of lightning and/or electricity with activities of their own, or
- Suggestions of simple demos to explain electricity that can be done without any power in a field
It’ll be picking up from Oxford Road campus about 11.30am and getting back about 5pm, and lunch is provided.
Bigger Book Bash Saturday 23rd June
A large scale book themed free family festival. We are looking for scientists who can explain how lightning or electricity works for the Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Zone in a fun and interactive way. It could be fun activities about static electricity using bubbles and balloons- it could be anything you like! The activities run from 1pm- 4pm and we expect around 3000 visitors so whatever you choose to do will need to be something simple and repeatable! We suggest you will want to be on site by 12pm to set up. A delicious free curry lunch will be provided. You will be working in gazebo in a field across from Stanley Grove Primary Academy (M12 4NL) in Longsight.
Get in touch with me if interested!
Dr Emma Nichols, Public engagement manager, School of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Manchester
Email: emma.nichols@manchester.ac.uk | Tel: (0) 161 306 8744