We’ve just had a really lovely few hours at the mobile Questacon Science Circus which was held at our local RSL club. They had loads of fun activities set up for kids (and grown-ups!) of all ages with little explanations for each one. Lewi had fun going around finding the next ‘free’ one (we’re not used to crowds in the country!) and having a go at working it all out. They also had, every 30 mins or so, shows on a range of science topics. We got to see a few of these and they were fascinating for Lewi. He loved the experiments that took place and was totally entertained by the enthusiasm of the young people running the shows. We learnt lots about different parts of the brain, about scientific myths, about magic and tricks in science and a range of other things too. we’ve taken home lots of ideas too for science experiments and activities that we’d like to try ourselves. They had some pamphlets available with recipes for slime and touchable bubbles - we’ll be sure to make all of them.

They had a set up for purchasing sciency toys and construction type things which is always fun. We got some new things to play with and add to our cupboards which we don’t normally come across down here.

We have been to Questacon in Canberra and really enjoyed ourselves there but, in many ways, this was better. It was more intensified and we were able to do everything rather than leave feeling like we’d missed awhole lot (which is what we felt on our Canberra visit).

Who said life in the country is limited? We’re having a ball and utilising the many resources on offer - what a life.

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