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Swindon wide
Spring has sprung down on the farm Aviation on show at the
Science Museum, Wroughton
Roves Farm near Highworth is bursting with new life. The young animals
are calling to you to come and bottle feed them and the chicks are
One hundred years of powered flight will be celebrated during National
cheeping for attention.
Science Week over the weekend 15 and 16 March when the Science
All the different Museum at Wroughton throws open its hanger doors.
nature walks
On display will be its important One of the National Museums of
around the farm are
air transport collection. including a Science & Industry, Wroughton
open too, so you
De Havilland Dragon, Comet 4B, stores and conserves over 18,000
can take a walk or
Boeing 247D, Douglas DC3. Tri- large objects which illustrate hu-
a tractor and trailer dent 3 and Handley Page Gugnunc. man ingenuity. their invention, in-
ride and see the
A new display showing the de-
countryside spring- velopment of piston aero engines novation, and creativity. Apart from
aircraft, there are cars, motorcy-
ing into life as well.
from 1908 to 1959 will be unveiled, cles. tractors, fire-fighting appli-
Farmer Rupert
with contributions from Rolls- ances, industrial production ma-
Burr, right, says,
Royce. the Bristol Aero Collection, chinery, such as machine tools and
" whatever the
Pegasus Aviation and ALSTEC Ltd. a printing press, large scientific
weather there is
and an exhibition will look at the instruments and telecommunica-
plenty to do. We
reasons humankind wanted to fly tions equipment.
have a full range of
and the associated social, eco- National Science Week aims to
indoor play areas
nomic and environmental impacts celebrate the importance of sci-
for all ages and a
of flight. ence, giving people across the UK
crafty half hour
The site's importance to the na- the chance to participate in sci-
everyday, so the children can make ing face of British agriculture and
tion will be revealed through mod- ence activities and experiments
something to take home." how farmers are diversifying into a
els and images of many of the 84 and engage in science discussions.
Roves Farm races will take place wide range of non-food crops, de-
different aircraft associated with Details from: www.the-ba.net
at weekends and during the school veloping wildlife habitats and con-
the RAF No 15 Maintenance
holidays to raise money for the serving the countryside.
Unit when Wroughton was a
Prospect Hospice, so go along and If asked, Rupert will talk at length
working aerodrome.
have a flutter to support a worthy about the state of farming today
Weather permitting mem-
cause. and provide a fascinating insight
bers of the Swindon Model
Last year over 40,000 people into the pressures farmers face.
Aero Club will be flying their
visited the farm to see spring births Roves Farm is open Wednes-
take place, feed the offspring, play day to Sunday, and daily during constructions.
in the hay barn, walk the farm and the school holidays, from Saturday The museum staff have cre-
ated a 'composite aeroplane'
get lost in the giant willow maze. 22 February, 10.30am to 5pm. For
Roves Farm is an excellent place further details call 763939 or visit image; see how many you can
to discover more about the chang- www.rovesfarm.co.uk identify.
OPEN WEEKEND
at the Science Museum, Wroughton
Near Swindon on A4361 Devizes Road
th
th
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 March
10am to 4pm
Celebrating 100 Years of Powered Aviation
Sevenhampton, Nr Highworth, Swindon From the first powered flight in 1903, the volume of aircraft in our
skies has increased enormously.
Tel: 0 1793 763939 Map: www.rovesfarm.co.uk
In 1903. aeroplanes were made of wood and fabric, were propeller
Wednesday to Sunday and daily during powered and carried one person.
school holidays 10.30am - 5pm In 2003 metal aircraft with jet engines carry 180 million passengers
per year in the UK alone.Air travel has never been easier!
Signed off the A361 Swindon to High worth Road
Join us in an aircraft hangar (with real aircraft) to investigate
100 years of flying, through workshops, competitions and games.
• Meet and feed the animals
• Tractor and trailer rides & electric tractors Free Admission
Free vintage bus service from STEAM museum, Swindon
• Huge big bale straw stack & bouncy castle
Flying (weather permitting) and static displays
• Adventure play area and giant sandpit by Swindon Model Aero Club
• Willow maze (dependent on ground conditions) Refreshments, toilets, and cycle racks available.
• Indoor heated toddlers soft play area & sandpit Dogs on leads outside only.
For more information or a copy of our events
• Crafty half hour
leaflet, call 01793 814466,
• Toddler story time during term time email: [email protected],
or write to Science Museum, Wroughton,
• Granary tea rooms
Swindon SN4 4NS
Barn dances & wedding receptions www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/wroughton
Children's birthd