| Date |
Title |
Content |
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28 June 2007 |
Schools Meet the Gene Machine! |
New outreach programme to engage students and teachers on medical
genetics. |
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17 May 2007 |
£1.5 Million Science Exhibition to Explore
Inside DNA |
A unique travelling exhibition announced today is set to excite
around one million people in the UK about the fast-moving science
of genomics, understanding its potential and limits. |
|
17 May 2007 |
Shopping for Science? |
Explore-At-Bristol is taking science to the streets! Shoppers
visiting Broadmead on Sunday 20 May will receive an extra boost to
their retail therapy as Explore hits the streets with quirky
science experiments. |
|
3 April 2007 |
Ancient Egg Controversy Challenged this Easter! |
At-Bristol science centre is calling the public to join in their national egg challenge during this Easter to prove wrong an ancient theory on egg balancing. |
|
15 March 2007 |
At-Bristol Creates a Storm with 40 Brain
Experts! |
More than 40 neuroscientists have gathered in At-Bristol during this
week-long celebration of Brain Awareness Week, which will end on 18 March. |
|
6 March 2007 |
New CPD Project to Boost Science Teaching
in Local Schools |
Eight schools in Bristol are set to benefit from a new programme, The
Active Learning in Primary Science project, tailored to boost teaching and
learning of science at Key Stage 2. |
|
26 February 2007 |
At-Bristol’s Chief Commended by International Scientific Society |
Dr. Goéry Delacôte, Chief Executive of At-Bristol science centre, has been
elected as a Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of
Science (AAAS), the world’s largest scientific society. |
|
26 February 2007 |
Godfather of Revolutionary Satellite
Visits At-Bristol |
Dr. Stuart Eves, also known by some as the ‘Godfather’ of the Topsat
programme, will be meeting the public on Friday, 23 Feb 2007, in
At-Bristol. |
|
22 February 2007 |
Half-Term Gastronomical Meal Deal! |
What do you do with marshmallows? Some enjoy grilling them before gulping
them down, while others may just wolf them down in their pure tasty
vanilla form. |
|
9 February 2007 |
Jungle fun for ‘big monkeys’ too as
Wildwalk-At-Bristol opens its doors to carers! |
Grab your little monkeys and swing on down to Wildwalk-At-Bristol for a
very wild adventure! |
|
6 February 2007 |
At-Bristol Announces New Focus to its
Operation |
At-Bristol today announced a proposed new focus for the science centre
designed to strengthen its position as a leading educational destination
and give it long-term financial sustainability. |
|
4 January 2007 |
At-Bristol’s gruesome twosome - the story
of the wasp and the cockroach! |
Think that sharing Christmas dinner with your relatives revealed some
strange eating habits? Well, wait until your hear about Wildwalk-At-Bristol’s
fascinating new feeders! |
|
12 December 2006 |
Best National Brain Science
Writers Announced |
Two talented individuals, who wrote about autism and confabulation
respectively, receive today the top honour in the 2006 National Brain
Writing Prize. |
|
1 December 2006 |
Support from Government important to
help science centres meet demand for learning activities outside
classrooms. |
At-Bristol science centre urges the Government to give closer attention to
funding non-profit organisations, particularly science centres, which play
a critical role in supporting the Government’s new Learning Outside
Classroom Manifesto. |
|
24 November 2006 |
Bristol still believes in Santa…55 000
and counting! |
The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience returns to the
giant screen this Christmas season, enchanting Bristol with the magical
tale about Santa. |
|
13 November 2006 |
A World of Science in Alice’s New
Wonderland |
Lewis Carroll’s popular children’s stories are turned into an intriguing
world of illusions in At-Bristol’s newest exhibition, Alice Through the Looking Glass. It is the first exhibition of its kind in
Europe to explore contemporary science as seen through the author’s
popular storybooks. |
|
13 November 2006 |
The Man Who Discovered That Women Lay
Eggs |
This November, Full Beam Visual Theatre and At-Bristol science centre have
joined hands to present a new version of THE MAN WHO DISCOVERED THAT WOMEN
LAY EGGS for schools across the UK. |
|
24 October 2006 |
Mum, I want to be a Geisha! |
Nothing else to do this half-term? How about becoming a Geisha, Fagin,
clown or a freak?! |
|
19 October 2006 |
Piping Hot Stuff this Half-Term! |
Craving some flavoursome half-term fun? Simple! Just mix a bowl of rubbish
with some mad caps, then stir-fry it with jabberwocky. Add a pinch of
‘nanotechnology' and a sprinkling of stars and planets, voila…an exciting
half-term At-Bristol dish to be served piping hot with the hat pirate and
a talking grizzly! |
|
19 October 2006 |
Puzzled Mania or Puzzles Maniac? |
At-Bristol, a leading science centre in the UK, and leading pensions and
investments provider, Clerical Medical, have launched an online website -
PuzzleMania to inspire learning in maths through interactive challenges
and games. |
|
4 October 2006 |
What on Earth are You Doing on World
Space Week? |
Join At-Bristol science centre from 4 - 20 October to celebrate World
Space Week, the largest annual public space event on Earth. |
|
29 September 2006 |
Charrrge...It's Open Season In 3D! |
It will be a wild wild adventure through the wilderness this October
in the IMAX Theatre-At-Bristol with Open Season, Columbia Pictures'
newest animation film in 3D! |
|
28 September 2006 |
Brainy writers wanted |
Do you have a passion for discovering how the brain works? Have you
been exploring brain science at school or university or are you
doing your own research and want to share the excitement, intrigue
and possibilities of your work with other people? |
|
21 September 2006 |
Professor Kathy Sykes Joins At-Bristol as Board Director |
Professor Sykes will serve as a director on the board, boosting the science centre’s 15-strong board membership.
|
|
12 September |
Jungle Fun for Little Ones! |
Free entry to Wildwalk-At-Bristol for children under eight years old to
celebrate launch of new exhibition. |
|
4 September 2006 |
Superman Finds His Way To
At-Bristol In 3D |
From 9 September the IMAX Theatre-At-Bristol will be showing the IMAX 3D
version of Superman Returns on its giant screen! It will be the first time
that the superhero can be seen in 3D by moviegoers in the South West. |
|
23 August 2006 |
Wildwalk Runs Foul with
Deformed Penis! |
At-Bristol science centre has received a stinking gift from Royal Botanic
Gardens, Kew! |
|
31 July 2006 |
Tree to Trash…or Trash to Tree? |
Trees are trashed every day as people from all around the world put waste
papers into bins without second thoughts of recycling them. However, Clair Underhill, an artist based in Bristol, is doing just
the opposite - turning trash papers into a tree! |
|
31 July 2006 |
What Happens when Hot Air Balloons
Take a Meteor Shower? |
Have you wondered what will happen if you fly a hot air balloon during a
meteor shower? Will the meteorites strike your balloon? Can you see the
meteor shower better since you’re already in the sky? |
|
26 July 2006 |
Jungle Adventure Especially for
Little Ones! |
At-Bristol, a leading science centre in the UK, will be launching a new
exhibition, 'Let's Imagine: In the Jungle', targeting the hugely uncatered
for pre-school and Key Stage 1 age group in science centre programming. |
|
12 July 2006 |
Make Ivory Worthless, Ian Redmond urges
the public |
Ian Redmond OBE calls on the public today to do their part to protect the
diminishing elephant populations by not buying ivory items and giving up
their unwanted ivory in a local amnesty programme. |
|
5 July 2006 |
Southwest Schools First in UK to Trial
High-Tech Pedagogical Concept |
At-Bristol, one of the leading science centres in UK, jump-starts a series
of trials today to examine the use of augmented reality (AR) technology to
maximise and foster learning of science among pupils. |
|
4 July 2006 |
Meet the Expert for a Sizzling Summer
At-Bristol! |
Fancy a date with some extraordinary characters this summer? Learn about
the fascinating lives they lead as experts in spiders, edible insects and
building massive and famous bridges! |
|
3 July 2006 |
Crrr-unch Time - The Ant Bully
invades IMAX! |
Opt for a uniquely entertaining cinematic experience this summer - enter
the world of The Ant Bully in IMAX 3D and shrink yourself right down in
size! |
|
30 June 2006 |
At-Bristol and Aviation Leaders
Partner to Inspire Young |
Airbus and Messier-Dowty marks commitment to education with Airbus A340
landing gear exhibit |
|
23 May 2006 |
Giant rogue wave hits IMAX |
Escape to IMAX® Theatre-At-Bristol for the ultimate cinematic adventure of
Poseidon: The IMAX Experience (2D) as the luxurious cruise liner embarks
on its maiden voyage on 2 June. |
|
16 May 2006 |
At-Bristol’s having a riot in the
rainforest this half-term! |
You don’t need to hop on a plane to experience steamier climates this half
term, just head to At-Bristol for some incredible tropical rainforest
adventures. |
|
22 March 2006 |
Visit At-Bristol for planes, trains and
trips to the moon this Easter |
This Easter holidays, At-Bristol has a fantastic line-up of hands-on
exhibitions, interactive shows and special events to keep all the family
entertained! |
|
14 March 2006 |
It’s one giant leap for IMAX with Walking
on the Moon 3D |
From 27 March 2006, the IMAX®Theatre-At-Bristol will be launching
audiences into outer space with the breathtaking new film Walking on the
Moon 3D. |
|
14 March 2006 |
Join the At-Bristol team with the
new Volunteers Programme |
At-Bristol is delighted to announce the launch of a new and exciting
Volunteers Programme, inviting members of the community to join the
At-Bristol team in providing fun activities for visitors. |
|
14 March 2006 |
Mountain Gorilla (2D) swings
into the IMAX Theatre-At-Bristol |
Forget King Kong and other giant gorillas of myths and movies, from 17
March the
IMAX® Theatre-At-Bristol will be giving audiences the chance to meet the
real stars of the jungle with a special run of Mountain Gorilla 2D. |
|
7 February 2006 |
At-Bristol goes ape during
National Science Week |
At-Bristol is celebrating National Science Week with a
packed programme of events and activities for the public, schools and
teachers alike. Running from 10–19 March 2006, the events aim to encourage
everyone to take an active interest in science and technology and help to
inspire a future generation of British scientists. |
|
6 February 2006 |
Jet into
At-Bristol for some airport adventures! |
On 13 March, a brand new touring exhibition especially for
children under eight will take pride of place on the top floor of
Explore. Called Jet, set go, it lets little ones imaginations
take flight, experiencing the excitement of airport adventures and
travelling tales. |
|
19 January 2006 |
Sharks 3D to make a splash at the
IMAX Theatre-At-Bristol |
The UK premiere of SHARKS 3D is to be held January 25th at the IMAX
Theatre-At-Bristol in the presence of HRH Prince Michael of Kent; Dr. Jon
Hutton, director of the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre; and
Jean-Jacques Mantello, film director.
Click here to view 3D Entertainment's
press release |
|
18 January 2006 |
Fantastic forces and daring designs in
Explore’s new Brunel exhibition |
At-Bristol, the South West’s leading science centre, will be joining in
this year’s Brunel 200 celebrations with an exciting new exhibition, The
Forces that made IK Brunel, opening on 1 April in Explore. |
|
29 November 2005 |
Budding writers get brainy in national
competition |
Three of the UK’s major public-facing brain organisations, At-Bristol’s
‘Your amazing brain’ website
www.youramazingbrain.org, The European Dana Alliance for the Brain and
The British Neuroscience Association, are delighted to announce the
winners of the first ever National Brain Science Writing Prize. |
|
18 November 2005 |
New Director of
Exhibitions for At-Bristol |
At-Bristol is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Director of
Exhibitions, Dan Bird. |
|
16 November 2005 |
Join in At-Bristol’s winter
wonderland |
This Christmas holiday At-Bristol has lined up a packed programme of
interactive fun to bring holiday cheer to everyone. |
|
3 November 2005 |
The Polar Express 3D steams back into
the IMAX Theatre |
At-Bristol will prove Santa Claus really does exist when the enchanting
seasonal blockbuster, The Polar Express: An IMAX Experience 3D,
returns to the IMAX Theatre on 21 November. |
|
2 November 2005 |
Celebrate National Enterprise Week
with the final Enterprise Britain lecture |
This autumn, some of the nation’s biggest names in science broadcasting,
innovation and architecture have come together to present the first ever
Enterprise Britain lecture series. |
|
2 November 2005 |
Explore the mysteries of space in
At-Bristol |
Have you ever wondered what life is like on another planet? Find out in
Space detectives: investigating our Solar System, a brand new touring
exhibition in Explore-At-Bristol running from 3 November 2005 until 5
March 2006. |
|
25 October 2005 |
Half term henna mania in At-Bristol |
On 26 and 28 October, visitors to At-Bristol can get the chance to have
their hands decorated with henna art designs, free as part of half-term
celebrations for the new IMAX film Mystic India 2D. |
|
19 October 2005 |
Walk under water in
Wildwalk’s new coral reef tank |
On 22 October, visitors to Wildwalk-At-Bristol will be able to see
Europe’s first ever walk-through living tropical coral reef tank; the
centre piece to the attraction’s brand new People and the Planet
gallery. |
|
29 September 2005 |
Discover the magic of India at the
IMAX Theatre |
From 7 October 2005, the IMAX Theatre-At-Bristol will be taking viewers on
an epic journey of inspiration with the dramatic new giant-screen film
Mystic India 2D. |
|
29 September 2005 |
Go ape in Wildwalk this Autumn |
This Autumn Wildwalk At-Bristol’s Live Science zone will be a hive of
ape-themed activity with the stunning new interactive touring exhibition
Great apes – How great are you? |
|
29 September 2005 |
At-Bristol takes an
enterprising look at Britain |
This autumn, some of the nation’s biggest names in science broadcasting,
innovation and architecture will be coming together to present the first
ever Enterprise Britain lecture series. |
|
26 September 2005 |
At-Bristol gains world-class leader |
The renowned French scientist and science educator, Dr. Goéry Delacôte,
starts his post this week as the new Chief Executive of At-Bristol, the
South West’s award winning flagship science centre. |
|
18 August 2005 |
Discover the magic of India at the IMAX
Theatre |
From 7 October 2005, the IMAX Theatre-At-Bristol will be taking viewers on
an epic journey of inspiration with the dramatic new giant-screen film
Mystic India 2D. |
|
18 August 2005 |
Get animated behind the scenes of
Wallace and Gromit’s latest adventure |
This autumn, visitors to Explore-At-Bristol will get an amazing behind the
scenes insight into the science and magic of animation with a brand new
interactive exhibition Animated Adventures. |
|
25 July 2005 |
Sharks 3D to make a splash at the IMAX
Theatre-At-Bristol |
From 22-28 August, the IMAX Theatre-At-Bristol will be showing a special
run of SHARKS 3D, a breathtaking three-dimensional voyage to discover the
most advanced predators on earth. |
|
7 July 2005 |
Biomedical science goes under the
spotlight in At-Bristol |
From 18 July to 29 August 2005, At-Bristol will showcase forty of the best
entries submitted to Imagine, an amateur photographic competition run by
the Wellcome Trust and the BBC. |
|
7 July 2005 |
Battle of the bots tour kicks off
in At-Bristol |
If you´ve ever seen Robot Wars or Battlebots on TV and wished you could
have a go yourself, then now´s your chance. At-Bristol is hosting the
first ever Robogeddon Roadshow 2005 Challenge in Anchor Square from
Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 July, giving everybody the opportunity to compete
Robot Wars-style and win the £500 top prize. |
|
29 June 2005 |
Walk under water in Wildwalk’s new
coral reef tank |
This Autumn, Wildwalk-At-Bristol is set to open a brand new People and the
Planet gallery focusing entirely on mankind’s relationship with
biodiversity and sustainable development and including Europe’s first ever
walkthrough living tropical coral reef tank as its centrepiece. |
|
29 June 2005 |
Dive to the alien depths of our planet
in the IMAX Theatre |
This summer the IMAX Theatre At-Bristol will be taking viewers to the
dramatic depths of the ocean with a brand new film Aliens of the Deep 3D,
launching on 25 July 2005. |
|
29 June 2005 |
Robots, rotters and 3D Aliens -
it’s all happening in At-Bristol this summer! |
There’s no excuse to be bored this summer holidays, just head to
At-Bristol and get stuck into the huge range of action packed shows, films
and Meet the expert sessions taking place across the site. |
|
29 June 2005 |
New day delegate rates for Bristol’s top events venue |
At-Bristol, the South West’s most diverse corporate events
venue, is now offering event organisers even more choice with the launch
of an impressive new day delegate rate scheme. |
|
26 May 2005 |
Let’s get physic-al in
Explore-At-Bristol |
On 11-12 June, visitors to Explore-At-Bristol can experience even more
innovative live science with Physic-al, a unique dance works inspired by
physics, performed by the Bristol based Meridian Dance Theatre. |
|
24 May 2005 |
At-Bristol’s new Chief Executive is
announced |
Dr. Goéry Delacôte, a renowned French scientist and science educator has
been recruited as the new Chief Executive for At-Bristol, the South West’s
award winning flagship science centre. |
|
20 May 2005 |
Special teacher preview night in
At-Bristol |
At 18.00 on Thursday 16 June, At-Bristol is offering teachers the chance
to preview Explore, Wildwalk and the IMAX Theatre, entirely free of
charge. |
|
20 May 2005 |
Have a wild half term in At-Bristol |
If you’re looking for a real adventure this May half term then head to the
IMAX Theatre-At-Bristol for the new giant screen action film, Wild Safari
3D. |
|
5 May 2005 |
The caped crusader comes to the IMAX
Theatre-At-Bristol |
The IMAX® Theatre-At-Bristol will be offering some legendary screen action
from 17 June to 24 July 2005 with a spectacular run of Warner Bros.
Pictures Batman Begins: The IMAX Experience (2D). |
|
5 May 2005 |
New website to inspire teenagers to
drink sensibly |
Young people will be able to log on and learn about the dangers of alcohol
abuse with the launch of a brand new educational website
www.alcoholandyou.org |
|
28 April 2005 |
Tall tales and punchy poetry in
Wildwalk this bank holiday |
Do you like inventing stories? If you do, don’t miss At-Bristol’s
fantastic Wildstories event on Saturday 30 April, Sunday 1 and Monday 2
May in Wildwalk. |
|
19 April 2005 |
Join a 3D safari in the IMAX
Theatre-At-Bristol |
From 21 May 2005, get set for the ultimate real-life action trip as Wild
Safari 3D: A South African Adventure hits the big screen. |
|
19 April 2005 |
Take a 3D trip into the amazing
world of animation |
From 23 April, the IMAX® Theatre-At-Bristol will be taking viewers on a
journey through the awe-inspiring world of virtual actors in the new giant
screen film Adventures in Animation 3D. |
|
18 March 2005 |
Get set for a puzzling Easter
holiday in At-Bristol |
This Easter, visitors to Explore-At-Bristol will get even more hands-on
fun with the launch of PuzzleMania! a brand-new exhibition that will
bamboozle the brain cells! |
|
18 March 2005 |
Students to explain communication to
aliens |
At-Bristol has joined forces with urban education initiatives, Bristol
Campus and ASDAN for the first ever Communicate Festival. Running from
21-24 March, the festival celebrates creative communication and will
introduce 30 Bristol Campus sponsored students to a stimulating range
of different media. |
|
11 March 2005 |
Brain-based fun for National Science week
in At-Bristol |
At-Bristol is celebrating National Science Week and National Brain
Awareness Week with a whole programme of events for the public,
schools and teachers alike. |
|
28 February 2005 |
At-Bristol offers free online
teaching tips for Citizenship |
Citizen Science, At-Bristol’s pioneering research project which
explores new ways to engage young people in contemporary science
issues, has created a brand new website
www.at-bristol.org.uk/cz especially for teachers. |
|
28 February 2005 |
Repair for adventure in the IMAX
Theatre this Easter |
This Easter, the IMAX® Theatre At-Bristol will be entering an
imaginary world of mechanical magic with ROBOTS, the new animated
adventure from Twentieth Century Fox. |
|
11 February 2005 |
The Polar Express is a runaway
success |
The IMAX® Theatre-At-Bristol is delighted to announce its run of the
magical Tom Hanks film, The Polar Express, has proven the most
successful short film run since the theatre opened nearly five years
ago. |
|
2 February 2005 |
Half term
mania in At-Bristol |
The IMAX Theatre-At-Bristol is gearing up
for the wildest half term movie extravaganza ever with a brand new
film, 3D Mania - a thrilling roller coaster ride through the realm of
3D filmmaking. |
|
25 January 2005 |
At-Bristol
hosts search for new science stars |
Do you think you could be the next David
Attenborough or Robert Winston? If you’ve got what it takes to become
the new face of science, then why not take part in FameLab™, a
national competition to find the UK's best new talent in science
communication. |
|
25 January 2005 |
At-Bristol
joins initiative to celebrate incoming cultures |
At-Bristol has teamed up with Channel 4
and Culture Online for a national initiative to celebrate the experience and contribution of Britain's incoming cultures. |
|
13 January 2005 |
Science
Learning Centre South West launches in At-Bristol |
On 18 January, the pioneering new Science
Learning Centre South West will officially open from its base within
At-Bristol, the award winning science and discovery centre. |
|
7 January 2005 |
At-Bristol’s
brain based website rated in Yahoo!’s top British sites of 2004 |
At-Bristol is delighted to announce its
mind-boggling website Your amazing brain
www.youramazingbrain.org.uk has been featured in the Yahoo! Search
Finds of the Year top ten British websites of 2004, winning the
educational category. |
|
7 December 2004 |
Experience
Explore-At-Bristol on a new level |
On 20 December 2004, Explore-At-Bristol
will be offering visitors even more hands-on scientific fun with the
launch of a newly transformed exhibition floor. |
|
3 December 2004 |
Lord
Sainsbury visits Explore-At-Bristol to talk innovation |
Innovation will go under the spotlight on
9 December in Explore-At-Bristol, when Lord Sainsbury of Turville,
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science and Innovation
joins the Excellence South West’s annual dinner as guest speaker. |
|
17 November 2004 |
All aboard
the IMAX for the Polar Express in 3D |
At-Bristol will prove Santa Claus really
does exist when the brand new seasonal blockbuster, The Polar Express:
An IMAX Experience 3D, steams into the IMAX Theatre from 3 December
2004. |
|
15 November 2004 |
The
future survival of the Great Apes goes under the spotlight in
At-Bristol |
This year’s successful
Wildtalk-At-Wildwalk series concludes on Tuesday 26 October with Ian
Redmond, Chairman of the Ape Alliance and Head of Technical Support
for the Great Ape Survival Project (GRASP). |
|
15 October 2004 |
Are human’s
just chatty chimpanzees? |
On Tuesday 19 October, the second in this
year’s Wildtalk-At-Wildwalk lecture series continues its great apes
theme with ‘Is man just another great ape’? led by Professor Steve
Jones, one of the Uk’s leading geneticists and science communicators. |
|
11 October 2004 |
At-Bristol
wins top award for disabled access |
At-Bristol is delighted to announce it has
been named Best Disabled Facility in the 2004 Group Leisure Awards,
held last week in London. |
|
6 October 2004 |
The secret
world of the Great Apes illustrated in new At-Bristol exhibition |
From 1 October – 26 November, At-Bristol
will be hosting a powerful exhibition illustrating the plight of the
endangered Great Apes through the imagery of eminent photographer and
conservation activist Karl Ammann. |
|
21 September 2004 |
Over
£3.5 million awarded to At-Bristol for new exhibition projects |
At-Bristol is delighted to announce it has
received two major grants totalling over £3.5 million from ReDiscover,
the national science centre and museum renewal fund. |
|
16 September 2004 |
Giant-sized Spider-Man joins in At-Bristol’s half term action |
At-Bristol is delighted to announce that
Spider-Man 2: The IMAX Experience (2D) will be swinging its way onto
the giant screen IMAX® Theatre At-Bristol from 21 October, making a
perfect half term adventure for all the family. |
|
16 September 2004 |
Birds eye
view of the Earth is coming to Bristol |
Bristol Natural History Consortium is
delighted to announce their success in securing the stunning and
inspiring Earth from the Air Exhibition for Bristol Festival of
Nature, hosted by At-Bristol in it's public squares and spaces this
October. |
|
27 August 2004 |
Wildwalk
At-Bristol to highlight effective waste management |
At-Bristol is
delighted to announce exciting plans for a brand new exhibition and
education programme based in Wildwalk. Focussing on sustainable waste
management, the innovative 3-year project will combine a dynamic
hands-on exhibition with an interactive public and schools programme. |
|
24 August 2004 |
Spider-Man 2 crawls onto the IMAX screen for October half term |
At-Bristol is
delighted to announce that Spider-Man 2: The IMAX Experience 2D will
be swinging its way onto the giant screen IMAX® Theatre
At-Bristol from 21 October, making a perfect family adventure
over half term. |
|
24 August 2004 |
IMAX
celebrates the best of giant screen natural history filmmaking |
The IMAX Theatre
At-Bristol is delighted to be celebrating the best in giant
screen wildlife films at this year’s Wildscreen Festival - the world’s
largest and most influential event for the natural history and
environmental film-making industry. |
|
11 August 2004 |
Flurry of froglets in Wildwalk
At-Bristol |
Animal handlers in Wildwalk At-Bristol are
celebrating the patter of tiny feet with a summer baby boom of tiny
Phantasmal poison arrow frogs. |
|
6 August 2004 |
At-Bristol offers spectacular savings
for Senior Citizens |
At-Bristol is slashing its entrance prices
for Senior Citizens during September 2004, following the success of
last year’s offer. Groups will be able to visit At-Bristol for only
£2.50 per attraction, a saving of 50% on the group rate for one
attraction. |
|
21 July 2004 |
Scouting
for Experiment badges in
At-Bristol |
This autumn,
At-Bristol is launching its first ever
series of Beaver Scouts activity badge days offering 6-8yr old Beavers
the chance to take a walk on the wild side and earn their Experiment
badges. |
| 19
July 2004 |
Wildtalk-At-Wildwalk Goes Ape |
This
autumn some of the biggest international names in primatology, wildlife
conservation and broadcasting will present the fourth annual series
of Wildtalk-At-Wildwalk lectures - this year focused entirely
on our closest living relatives, the Great Apes. |
| 19
July 2004 |
Cheltenham school aids creature comforts in Wildwalk-At-Bristol |
Year
5 pupils from Warden Hill School in Cheltenham paid a visit to Wildwalk-At-Bristol
to meet some of the creatures they raised money to adopt. |
| 16
July 2004 |
Take part in some hip-hop, rhythm and dance in At-Bristol this Summer |
At-Bristol's
getting funky this summer holiday with a whole host of dance and rhythm
workshops that link to the IMAX Theatre's sensational film - Pulse:
a STOMP Odyssey (2D) |
|
17 June 2004 |
Hartcliffe community to continue the drugs debate with Science Matters |
At-Bristol and the University of Bristol
are delighted to announce a follow up event to last month’s successful
Science Matters drugs debate. ‘Are soft drugs doing your head in?’ is
a free discussion event, taking place on 23 June from 6.30pm-9pm in
Room 128, Bristol City College Hartcliffe. |
|
10 June 2004 |
STOMP stage
show perform their Bristol premiere |
Last night At-Bristol was shaking to the
sounds of beating bin lids, bashing broomsticks and vibrating pipes
during an exclusive performance from the sensational stage show STOMP. |
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3 June 2004 |
IMAX®
offers giant scale wizardry for Potter fans this summer |
Broomsticks will fly, paintings will
whisper and menacing villains will have their comeuppance in the IMAX®
Theatre-At-Bristol this summer, as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of
Azkaban: The IMAX Experience hits the giant screen from 19 July - 5
September. |
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21 May 2004 |
Stunning
new landscape photographic exhibition opens in At-Bristol |
Running from 21 May to 20 July,
At-Bristol will host an exciting new
photographic exhibition, Rhythm and Form in Nature, by award-winning
Bristol based landscape photographer Clive Minnitt. This stunning
collection of 32 atmospheric landscape images will be displayed in the
IMAX Theatre foyer and is a free public exhibition. |
|
21 May 2004 |
Have your
say on nuclear waste |
From 26 May – 5 September
Explore-At-Bristol will be hosting a national touring exhibition
called Nuclear Waste: can you handle it? This interactive exhibition,
sponsored by BNFL (British Nuclear Fuels Limited) and developed by the
Science Museum and Science Museum Solutions, looks at the topical
issues surrounding nuclear waste management. |
|
21 May 2004 |
Watch out
there are bugs about! |
This half term holiday
At-Bristol will be giving you the chance to get up close and
personal with all things six-legged! Wildwalk’s going insect crazy
with loads of bug-based events and drop in activities you can come
along to. |
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13 May 2004 |
Science
Matters to expand the drugs debate into the Hartcliffe community |
At-Bristol and the University of Bristol
are delighted to announce the next Science Matters discussion event
Doing your head In?, to take place on 19 May from 6.30pm-8.45pm at The
Gatehouse Centre, Hartcliffe. |
|
20 April 2004 |
At-Bristol partnership wins part in £51m government-charity initiative |
At-Bristol, the award winning science and
discovery centre, in partnership with the University of Bristol and
the University of Plymouth, has been selected to be part of the £51m
initiative by the Department for Education and Skills and the Wellcome
Trust to create a national network of Science Learning Centres. |
|
20 April 2004 |
Stomping the
rhythms of the world this summer in the IMAX Theatre |
From 12 June, the IMAX Theatre-At-Bristol
gives you the chance to join in a huge celebration of sensational
sound and rhythm with the launch of its newest film, Pulse: a STOMP
Odyssey (2D). |
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8 April 2004 |
Costa
Rica comes to Wildwalk with orchid conservation project |
With Spring on its way, At-Bristol’s
announcement of budding plans for a unique new orchid conservation
project is perfectly timed. Through a partnership between Writhlington
School in Somerset and Lankester Botanical Gardens in Costa Rica,
Wildwalk-At-Bristol will be the focus for an initiative to support
global orchid conservation and research. |
|
5 April 2004 |
Star-crossed lovers |
At-Bristol is delighted to hear how its
innovative new Stardatecard messaging service helped one local couple
celebrate their first wedding anniversary - by zapping a note of their
love for each other into the universe, forever. |
|
18 March 2004 |
Government
funding secured for future excellence |
At-Bristol is pleased to announce that it
has secured a measure of revenue funding from Central Government. In a
letter received from the Department for Education & Skills on Monday
15 March, At-Bristol was awarded £825,000 in total for the period up
to 2006. |
|
5 March 2004 |
Get
ready for a Sportastic day out in At-Bristol |
Kicking off on April 3, Explore At-Bristol
is offering everyone the chance to be a sporting superstar for the day
with Sportastic!, a new interactive exhibition that
investigates why sports are so special, why we love to play them and
how our sporting skills compare to famous athletes. |
|
25 February 2004 |
King-sized entertainment in the IMAX Theatre At-Bristol |
Walt Disney Pictures’ The Lion King
will be roaring onto the giant screen in the IMAX Theatre At-Bristol
this Easter holiday for some spectacular family entertainment. |
|
27 January 2004 |
Join
Wallace & Gromit in At-Bristol this Half Term |
Visitors to Explore At-Bristol this
February half term will get a rare insight into some of the nation’s
favourite animated friends, with a brand new exhibition, Aardman
At-Bristol. From storyboards to set design, this new exhibition will
give you a taste of the famous animation studio’s history and Oscar
winning filmmaking. |
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19 January 2004 |
Brain
teasing times to celebrate National Science Week |
At-Bristol is celebrating National Science
Week with a whole programme of events for the public, schools and
teachers alike. Running from 12 – 21 March 2004, the events aim to
encourage everyone to take an active interest in science and
technology and help to inspire a future generation of British
scientists. |
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12 January 2004 |
The
Matrix Revolutions: The IMAX Experience to hit the big screen |
The IMAX® Theatre At-Bristol will be
taking mind-bending action to new heights from 31 January – 14 March
with a special run of The Matrix Revolutions: The IMAX Experience
(2D). |
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12 January 2004 |
Gallivant around the Galapagos in 3D |
From 31 January-10 February, the IMAX
Theatre At-Bristol will be running special screenings of Galapagos 3D,
a captivating giant-screen film taking viewers on an incredible
journey to a land of stunning beauty and mystery. |
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31 December 2003 |
Debates and drama for At-Bristol’s citizenship programme in 2004 |
At-Bristol is pleased to announce a
successful start to its pioneering three-year programme -Citizen
Science. Funded by the Wellcome Trust, the project is designed to be
instrumental in getting young people and teachers engaging in
bio-medical science issues that affect society today. |
|
31 December 2003 |
City of
Bristol College to join forces with At-Bristol for performance project |
Roland Goddard, subject leader for 3D,
Performance and Supporting Subjects at City of Bristol College, will
be joining At-Bristol’s education team for a special placement from 5
January – 2 April 2004. |
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11 December 2003 |
Christmas
retail reductions in At-Bristol |
Until Christmas Eve, shoppers can enjoy
special seasonal discounts on all gifts, gadgets and gizmos in
At-Bristol’s innovative Wildwalk and Explore shops. |
|
11 December 2003 |
Cute
chameleons add to baby boom in Wildwalk At-Bristol |
Wildwalk At-Bristol’s amazing baby boom is
continuing this week with the arrival of two baby Veiled Chameleons.
After a five-month incubation period, involving crucial monitoring of
temperature and humidity control, the animal keepers are delighted
that the two eggs have hatched successfully. |
|
9 December 2003 |
QEH art
student to hold first photography exhibition in At-Bristol |
Jon Tyrell, a sixth form pupil at Queen
Elizabeth Hospital School, will be showcasing his stunning A’ level
photography work for the first time, in Wildwalk At-Bristol’s family
café. |
|
9 December 2003 |
Festive
family membership in At-Bristol |
Forget bumper biscuit selections and
frumpy food hampers this Christmas, why not give your favourite family
a seasonal gift to remember together for the whole year! During
November and December only, At-Bristol is offering a special
introductory annual family membership…perfectly timed to make the
ultimate Christmas present! |
|
9 December 2003 |
Festive
fun in At-Bristol |
At-Bristol has lined up a packed programme
of festive fun to bring holiday cheer to everyone this Christmas. From
seasonal delights in the IMAX Theatre to tasty treats in Explore and
animal antics in Wildwalk, At-Bristol’s winter wonders run from 13
December through to 4 January. |
|
9 December 2003 |
Countdown
to Christmas…the Wildwalk way |
From Monday 1 December, Wildwalk
At-Bristol will be launching a brand new interactive online advent
calendar. Each day visitors to the site can
catch a falling snowflake to reveal a different plant or animal
associated with Christmas. |
|
9 December 2003 |
Music-making
on the move with At-Bristol’s NewMediaLab |
At-Bristol’s NewMediaLab project has
teamed up with the Avon Youth Association to deliver a series of
touring digital audio workshops running 1-4, 8-11 December, offering
young Bristolians the chance to try their hand at music production for
free. |
|
27 November 2003 |
Rare cycad’s
love match succeeds with seeds in Wildwalk |
At-Bristol’s botanical team are delighted
to announce that, after five months of patient waiting, their rare
cycad plant has amazingly produced over 300 cycad offspring. |
|
25 November 2003 |
Do drugs do
your head in? |
The first in the series of new Science
Matters community-based discussion forums, on 25 November, the
Kuumba Centre, Hepburn Road, St. Paul’s will be hosting ‘Do Soft Drugs
Do Your Head In?’. It’s taking place just a week after the House of
Lords agreed to downgrade cannabis from a class B to a class C drug. |
|
25 November 2003 |
Meet the real
‘Finding Nemo’ characters in Wildwalk At-Bristol |
Running until 4 January, Wildwalk
At-Bristol will be hosting a brand new Underwater Adventure
trail, for kids to meet the real life characters from ‘Finding Nemo’,
the latest film from Disney/Pixar. |
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19 November 2003 |
Snake
siblings in At-Bristol |
At-Bristol animal keepers are delighted to announce the births of two
Western Hognose snakes, the first ever snakes born in Wildwalk. |
|
17 November 2003 |
Citizenship open to debate over December |
At-Bristol’s pioneering Citizen Science
project will be launching the first in its series of interactive
debates throughout regional schools in December. Citizen Science
aims to get young people and teachers thinking and talking about
controversial biomedical science issues that affect society today. |
|
15 November 2003 |
Tasty treats
for National Science Week |
At-Bristol is getting tastier than ever
during National Chemistry Week this year with the launch of a new
public workshop called Things that make you go mmm…! |
|
10 November 2003 |
Jonathon
Porritt to speak at WildtalkAt-Wildwalk |
This year’s series of Wildtalk
At-Wildwalk lectures concludes on Wednesday 12 November with
Jonathan Porritt, looking at ‘Wildlife, Sustainability and the
Resurgence of the Human Spirit’. |
|
10 November 2003 |
Festive
family membership offer in At-Bristol |
Forget bumper biscuit selections and
frumpy food hampers this Christmas, why not give your favourite family
a seasonal gift to remember together for the whole year! During
November and December only, At-Bristol is offering a special
introductory annual family membership. |
|
4 November 2003 |
Birds to
take the limelight in Wildtalk At-Wildwalk |
On Wednesday 5 November, the penultimate
talk in this year’s Wildtalk At-Wildwalk lecture series will be
putting UK bird conservation into the spotlight with Dr Mark Avery,
Director of Conservation at the RSPB. |
|
4 November 2003 |
Take a trip
to the seaside in At-Bristol this winter |
By popular demand, ON THE BEACH – UNDER THE SEA will be returning on
17 November to take pride of place on the top floor of Explore
At-Bristol. This touring exhibition, designed especially for
children under six, lets little ones discover the magical world hidden
in and around the seashore. |
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31 Oct –2 Nov 2003 |
3D
Adventures happening in At-Bristol |
From 31 October to 2 November, the IMAX
Theatre At-Bristol will be running special preview shows of
Misadventures in 3D, a fun family film set to launch viewers into a
wacky adventure to an unknown dimensional zone! |
|
22 October 2003 |
Find out about life on Mars at an
exclusive talk held in At-Bristol |
Will the Beagle 2
spacecraft find life on Mars? And if so, what form is it likely to
take? On Thursday 6 November at 7.30pm, Bristol born Colin Pillinger,
the Beagle 2 project leader and renowned world expert in extraterrestrial
investigation, will be heading to At-Bristol to answer the questions. |
|
16 October 2003 |
Glow-in-the-dark fish and bubbling
bacteria in Wildwalk At-Bristol |
From 29 October,
Wildwalk At-Bristol will be home to a fantastic new exhibit, combining
natural live glow-in-the-dark fish, glowing bacteria and interactive
bubbling bacteria. |
|
16 October 2003 |
The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX
Experience run extended in At-Bristol |
By popular demand, the
IMAX® Theatre At-Bristol’s special three-week run of The Matrix
Reloaded: The IMAX Experience (2D) has been extended for a further
two weeks. Screenings of this remarkable sci-fi adventure will
continue to run at 18.00 and 20.30 every Thursday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday until 2 November. |
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16 October 2003 |
At-Bristol to hold free preview for
Youth Group organisers |
On 11 December,
At-Bristol, the South West’s most exciting destination for formal and
informal learning, will be holding a free evening preview for youth
group organisers. |
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7 October 2003 |
At-Bristol’s new Illuminate project
to be launched in schools |
At-Bristol’s education
team are pleased to announce the launch of Illuminate, a new
innovative outreach project aimed at teaching the region’s students
all about the fascinating world of light. |
|
7 October 2003 |
Alastair Fothergill to speak at
Wildtalk At-Wildwalk |
At 19.30 on Wednesday 15 October, this year’s Wildtalk
At-Wildwalk lecture series kicks off with the
BBC Natural
History Unit's Alastair Fothergill, introducing an exclusive preview
of the BBC’s new innovative motion picture Deep Blue. |
|
7 October 2003 |
Let your
sketching skills loose in WildDraw At-Wildwalk |
Visitors to Wildwalk At-Bristol on Saturday
18 and Sunday 19 October can unleash their creativity and join in
celebrating national Big Draw week. |
|
7 October 2003 |
Investigate
Skulls, bones and teeth this Autumn half term |
Wildwalk At-Bristol is getting in the mood for Halloween with a new
event, Spotlight on Skulls, packed full of skulls, bones and
teeth running over half term. |
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7 October 2003 |
The boys are back in town this
Christmas - Santa vs. the Snowman 3D |
Back by popular demand, the riotous 3D adventure
Santa vs. the Snowman (PG) is returning to the IMAX® Theatre
At-Bristol this Christmas for some more festive fun. |
|
30 September 2003 |
Free teacher previews in At-Bristol |
At 18.00 on 9 October
and 20 November, At-Bristol is offering teachers the chance to come
along and try out their attractions entirely free of charge. |
|
24 September 2003 |
The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX
Experience coming to At-Bristol |
The IMAX® Theatre
At-Bristol is delighted to announce a special three-week run of The
Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience (2D), starting from 26
September. |
|
24 September 2003 |
Join in some Wildtalk with the IMAX®
Theatre At-Bristol |
This autumn, the
biggest names in conservation and wildlife broadcasting present new
perspectives on wildlife and the environment in the third in the
series of Wildtalk At-Wildwalk lectures at the IMAX® Theatre
At-Bristol, running from15 October to 12 November. |
|
22 September 2003 |
Citizen Science in At-Bristol |
At-Bristol is pleased
to announce the launch of a new pioneering three-year programme,
Citizen Science, set to get young people and teachers thinking and
talking about controversial biomedical science issues that affect
society today. |
|
10th September 2003 |
At-Bristol reveals the World's biggest
maths experiment |
At-Bristol, the South
West’s award winning flagship science centre will today release the
results from the world’s largest maths experiment - having taken 3
years of research and involving over 7000 people. |
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9th September |
Wedding fever hits At-Bristol |
Three local couples
will be proving there’s no need to fly to the Caribbean or into Space
for a wedding with a difference. They’ve discovered a venue right on
their doorstep that is just as good as the real thing! |
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9th September |
Cone courtship in At-Bristol |
Wildwalk’s botanical
team are delighted to announce their international hunt for a love
match to pollinate a rare female cycad has ended in success. |
|
22nd August |
Debate science in the community this
Winter |
At-Bristol is calling on local groups to
take part in a new community-based dialogue project Science Matters,
set to make science more accessible to public audiences. |
|
18th August |
Wildwalk team to rescue Bristol
International airport tree |
Staff at Bristol International Airport are today celebrating as their
search for a safe haven for their Weeping Fig Tree ends in success. |
|
8th August |
Rare Jurassic flowering frenzy in
Wildwalk At-Bristol |
The Botanical House in Wildwalk At-Bristol
is currently even brighter with flora and fauna this summer, due to
its largest Cycad plant (Encephalartos ferox), producing a rare bright
red cone. |
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8th August |
Investigate Skulls, bones and teeth
this Autumn half term |
Wildwalk At-Bristol is getting in the mood
for Halloween with a new event, Spotlight on Skulls, packed full of
gruesome skulls, bones and teeth running over half term. From 25 - 31
October, Spotlight on Skulls will be taking centre stage in the Live
Science Zone and is free of charge to all families visiting Wildwalk.
|
|
8th August |
Become a media expert this summer in
At-Bristol |
Could you design the next Wallace and
Gromit or be a future music video producer? At-Bristol’s free media
workshops focus on training 14-16 year olds pupils from inner city
Bristol schools to be budding media creatives over week long courses
in August. |
|
8th August |
Discounted trip to the stars this summer
in At-Bristol |
At-Bristol’s offering over 50% off ticket
prices for planetarium shows in the Orange Imaginarium throughout the
school holidays, making it the most affordable trip to the stars this
summer. |
|
8th August |
Let At-Bristol tickle your taste buds |
At-Bristol has teamed up with Bristol
based Skybluepink who will join Fosters as the two preferred caterers
for Corporate Event clients. Having two of the regions finest event
caterers on board, At-Bristol will now be offering an even wider
choice of outstanding menus. |
|
8th August |
Budding music video producers come to
At-Bristol |
30 inner city Bristol kids will be heading
to At-Bristol for a crash course in music video production, with up
and coming local bands Babyhead who recently went down a storm at
Ashton Court, Southsection and Socket as clients. |
|
8th August |
Bristol kids create dinosaurs this
summer |
At-Bristol has joined forces with the
University of Bristol, Denman Charitable Trust and the Education
Action Zone to run its first dinosaur themed summer school for inner
city pupils. |
|
24th June |
Spotlight on Summer At-Bristol |
There’s no excuse to be bored this summer when you can sharpen up your
powers of deduction and observation and take part in At-Bristol’s
action packed events programme running every day throughout the school
holidays. |
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19th June |
Explore the legendary Titanic
in At-Bristol |
From July 19 the IMAX®
Theatre At-Bristol will be screening Disney’s Ghosts
of the Abyss 3D,
giving you the chance to travel deep below the surface of the ocean to
the legendary wreck of the Titanic
and explore places not seen by human eyes since the night of April
14th, 1912. |
|
15th June |
Father's Day fun in At-Bristol |
Forget socks, hankies and ties this Father’s Day, why not give your
dad a real treat and head to At-Bristol. |
|
17th May |
Amazing discounts for Senior Citizens in September |
At-Bristol is
offering senior citizens discounted entrance rates for all three
attractions on Thursdays and Fridays during September 2003 |
|
14th May |
Dyson funds
fun days out in At-Bristol |
On 14 May, pupils from Burton Hill House
School in Malmesbury will be the first of 700 kids to visit ¦Bristol
this summer as part of a bursary scheme funded by Dyson. |
|
14th April |
Manga Mania in At-Bristol |
From 8-11 May the
IMAX® Theatre-At-Bristol and the Bristol Animation Festival are giving
you the chance to dive into the world of fantasy with a spectacular
season of Manga films. |
|
14th April |
Explore fertility in At-Bristol |
Everyday from 10-14
June, Explore-At-Bristol presents Yerma’s Eggs, an innovative theatre
and multi media performance. Exploring the ethical and social issues
surrounding fertility and infertility, the play is written and
directed by renowned artistic director Anna Furse. |
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2nd April |
Wildwalk-At-Bristol's barking up the
right tree |
Wildwalk-At-Bristol's
animal keepers are delighted to welcome their rainforest's latest
residents, six bark anole lizards. |
|
24th March |
At-Bristol has a DNA-tastic Easter |
This Easter At-Bristol
is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the
DNA helix with a brand-new workshop, DNA for dinner, Whodunit?
a forensics mystery for all the family, and a packed programme of
Meet the expert sessions. |
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14th March |
At-Bristol and BIONET choose a present
for Anna |
From 24 to 28 March,
At-Bristol plays host to A present for Anna, an interactive
drama exploring the ethical issues of choosing a child's genes. |
|
14th March |
Get a taste for new media with
At-Bristol |
At-Bristol is
launching the first in a unique series of new media lab taster
days. Devised in collaboration with Bristol
Community Education’s ‘Digiroom’ at
The Park in Knowle, funded by Lloyds TSB and supported by
Connexions West of England, the days
will give young Bristolians the chance to get hands-on experience of
new media production for themselves. |
|
6th February |
Celebrate
science week with At-Bristol |
At-Bristol is
celebrating National Science Week with a whole programme of events for
the public and school groups alike. |
|
5th February |
Space pirates land in At-Bristol |
On Sunday 9 February at
14.00, the IMAX Theatre-At-Bristol will be hosting the regional
premiere for Disney's Treasure Planet, the thrilling new animated
space adventure based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale. |
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28th January |
Johannesburg youth club explores At-Bristol
|
At 11.00am on Sunday 2 February, a group
of 40 young adults from a youth club in Alexandra Township,
Johannesburg, South Africa will visit Explore-At-Bristol. |
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27th January |
Take a
trip to Madagascar with Wildscreenings |
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