The Science Department was delighted to host the first of a new programme of events in collaboration with the Petersfield branch of the U3A (University of the Third Age). 

The event, designed to engage and inspire our local community, welcomed 19 guests to take part in an evening of Physics activities. Enthusiastically assisted by four Sixth Form Science Buddies, they looked at series and parallel circuits along with Biochemistry, testing a ham sandwich for different nutrients. There was also a welcome refreshment break in between!  

Ranging in age up to their late 80s, participants' backgrounds varied enormously, from retired electronic engineers to a pharmacist and others who hadn't had any Science experience since school! Despite this, the group all shared a huge appreciation of the intellectual challenge and the opportunity for some hands-on activities. The evening wrapped up with a tour of the Science block, a comprehensive facility which everyone agreed is an inspiring space to learn. 

Now that the link between Churcher's and the U3A has been established, both sides are enthusiastic to make this a regular, termly event.