The Centre is now listed as one of 200 places in the UK that admit badge winners free of charge. The...

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Wednesday 28th March 2012 - 12:22 Blue Peter Badge Winners

The Centre is now listed as one of 200 places in the UK that admit badge winners free of charge. The Centre will admit one badge winner free of charge when accompanied by a full paying adult / senior. Terms and Conditions apply - free admission is only offered when the child shows their badge and valid badge winners ID card at our reception. This does not apply to workshops or special events.

Friday 16th March 2012 - 11:03 National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme

Again our Cafe has scored an impressive 5 out of 5 during the recent EHO inspection.

The primary aim of this scheme is to allow consumers to make informed choices about the places in which they choose to eat.
Ratings are published on the internet for all areas of the country participating in the scheme.

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Monday 12th March 2012 - 18:14 Recruiting Now!

The Centre has part time, seasonal vacancies:
Weekend staff, Cafe supply, and Maintenance.

Job descriptions and Application Form are in the ABOUT US section of this website.

Thursday 16th February 2012 - 15:31 Cuckmere Community Bus

We are delighted to be teaming up with The Cuckmere Community Bus to trial a circular service from Polegate railway station.

This has been made possible by a grant from East Sussex County Council under the Community Transport Development Fund provided by the Department for Transport.

Dates of operation are the second Friday of each month as follows:

9th March, 13th April, 11th May, 8th June, 13th July,
10th August, 14th September, 12th October, 9th November

The bus will drop off / pick up immediately outside the reception to The Centre and will enable visitors without their own transport to visit this fantastic attraction, PLUS! If you present a valid Cuckmere Community Bus ticket (same day only) at reception you will be entitled to a reduced admission of just £4 pp.

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Monday 23rd January 2012 - 17:01 Hands-on DNA: Exploring Evolution

AVAILABLE NOW the NEW Hands-on DNA: Bacterial Evolution Workshop (KS3 & KS4). Special offer for the first 5 workshops. Book now to take advantage of the discounted rate.

‘A workshop that bridges evolutionary research and molecular biology techniques’

The workshop covers topics including DNA, evolution, enzymes, infection and immunity. Students will use state-of-the-art molecular biology techniques and equipment.

The workshop is run by highly qualified staff who are skilled science communicators and have experience using molecular biology techniques.

The workshop lasts 2.5 hours and up to 30 students can participate.

Cost: £200 per workshop, including complimentary access to The Centre to explore the hands-on exhibits etc.

This is a special offer for 5 workshops only. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and must be delivered by the end of March.

Further details are on the main Key Stage Specials webpage
Or phone 01323 832731and ask for Jo Harris or Sandra Voss

Monday 23rd January 2012 - 10:56 BBC

The Centre featured on several of the Stargazing Live programmes including Inside Out and the Blue Peter Stargazing special.
There are five short films on the Stargazing Live website featuring science presenters Jem and Helen. These were filmed at The Centre in December 2011 with pupils from a local school.

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Monday 14th November 2011 - 12:42 Eastbourne Youth Radio 2011

EYR is live on air 16 - 18 November 87.7FM. Once again, The Centre is pleased to be supporting a local school for this annual event. Pupils from Heron Park Community School visited The Centre in preparation for their one hour radio presentation which will have a Space Theme. You can hear them from 2pm - 3pm on Thursday 17th November.

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Friday 28th October 2011 - 12:36 Butterfly Collage

Every time the ecology geodome was open this year, visitors had the chance to make a butterfly collage. Check the photo gallery within the 'What's On - drop-in activities' to see if your butterfly is there!

Friday 7th October 2011 - 16:50 New Exhibition from 12th October

A collaboration between Science Projects Ltd and The Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, The Mechanicals is a joyful interactive exhibition of comical, beautifully made automata that will give fun and knowledge to old and young.

In 1979, Sue Jackson opened a craft shop, Cabaret. It became the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. When Paul Spooner arrived with his movable wooden toys the organisation moved to Covent Garden, selling handmade automata, kits, cut-outs and videos.

The aim of this witty combination of art and science is to inspire visitors to help them understand the basic mechanisms involved in how the automata work. Drives, pulleys, ratchets and levers that make these machines work, underpin our lives in so many ways.

The figures are each busy with a zany activity, enhanced by a funny title and underpinned by an interactive board allowing you to play and understand the relevant mechanical principle involved.

See the temporary exhibits section for more details.

Thursday 6th October 2011 - 12:25 DRACONIDS METEOR SHOWER

There is the possibility of unusually increased activity during the Draconid meteor shower on the evening of Saturday the 8th October. While the Centre will not be open for this it may well be worth looking out for these long, slow meteors. Visit the BAA website for further details.

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