Enjoy a range of science experiments designed for 4-8 year olds. You will learn about why we use scientific methods and take part in hands on science experiments including a lemon volcano, lava lamp in a bottle, water refraction, cabbage indicator and growing your own rainbow!

After the experiments, there will be the chance to spend social time with other families, and play games. 

This event has been organised by a local volunteer, with the vision of building up Windsor based activities.

Agenda

11.30-12.30: Science experiments with Mrs Pott

12.30-1.15pm: Lunch- bring a packed lunch

1.15-2.30pm: Games and social time for families

Recommended Age

This meetup is designed with younger children in mind, ideal for those aged 4-8 years old.

This event is designed as a family event. All children must be supervised by a responsible adult and it is expected that parents or guardians will not only supervise their children but also actively participate/support their children with the science activities and games. 

Venue

Poppies Children's Centre, Kenneally Road, Windsor, SL4 4XP

By car: There is plenty of free parking outside the building. 

By train: The nearest stations  are Windsor & Eton Central and Windsor and Eaton Riverside. The venue is a c.10-15 minute drive from both stations, depending on traffic.

Taxi: Both train stations have RBWM taxis available. There are also a number of local and cheaper taxi companies including  Windsor Cars (01753 677677) and Royal Windsor Taxis (01753 585585). Please note these are not recommendations, just local options available. 

Bus: Buses 2,16, and W1 have routes that pass near Poppies Children's Centre. From Windsor and Eaton Riverside Station you can get buses 2 and 16. From Windsor & Eton Central you can take buses 2, 16 or W1. There are three different bus stops to get off at (depending which bus you travel on). The closest is Basford Way (W1 bus). Alternatively you can use bus stops Guards Road (Bus 16) or Tinkers Lane (Buses 2, 16 or W1).

You can look up your journey and live timetables here:

2 bus: https://www.thamesvalleybuses.com/services/CTNY/2?date=2024-10-24&direction=inbound&all=on (make sure you select 'all stops' as the search option- otherwise it only shows 5 or 6 major bus stops). 

16 bus: https://www.thamesvalleybuses.com/services/CTNY/16?date=2024-10-24&direction=outbound&all=on (make sure you select 'all stops' as the search option- otherwise it only shows 5 or 6 major bus stops). 

W1 bus:https://www.whitebus.co.uk/bus-services/w1/

What to bring

Bring a packed lunch, water is available at the venue.

There will be cash only fundraising stall with limited second hand books. Please bring cash and pre-loved books to donate. 

Tickets and Registration

We request that Potential Plus UK members are signed into their account when registering.

• Tickets are £15 per child for members and £20 per child for non-members.
• Only one ticket is required per child. Please use your child's name when booking as the primary attendee.
• Accompanying adults do not need to register places, but are expected to stay throughout the session and actively participate in the science experiments. 

If you have more than one child participating, you can add them as additional attendees.

For example:

• If you have one child attending and two adults, you only need to book one ticket for the child (using the child's name at the time of booking).
• If you have multiple children participating, simply add their names as additional attendees.

If you have any questions about booking, please contact pippa.heasman@potentialplusuk.org.

Donations: 

We encourage a £5 donation to help cover the full costs of organizing and running these activities. Ticket prices cover core expenses such as tutor fees and materials for the science experiments, but they do not account for the significant behind-the-scenes work involved in planning and delivering these events.

A £5 donation would help make events more sustainable, allowing us to continue providing enriching opportunities for children with high learning potential and their families.

The option to donate comes up after you have registered each child. Donations made when registering for this activity, or at any other time, help Potential Plus UK continue to support young people with high learning potential.

An example of how your donation can support other young people can be seen in Thea's Story.

Terms and Conditions of Sale

In the event that the show is cancelled by the charity, the service-user will receive a full refund or an alternative booking.

Refunds for service-user cancellations will only be provided where the charity is able to re-sell the ticket (not guaranteed).

Booking Deadline

Ticket sales will close at midnight on Thursday 16th January at midnight, or earlier, if we sell out. 

Notes

Please note that tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis. There are a limited number of places available. 

Please note that a minimum number of participants is required for this event to go ahead.