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The Centre has a vacancy for a supply cover Cafe Assistant. The Job Description and Application For...
read more » 10th Mar 2010 12:33
Inside DNA a Genomic Revolution. This unique new exhibition is all about you… your health and your i...
read more » 27th Jan 2010 16:04
Welcome to our new web site. We hope you agree that it is easier to navigate and contains far more ...
read more » 17th Dec 2009 11:40
The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731
Fax: 01323 832741

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Wednesday 10th March 2010 - 12:33 Job Vacancy
The Centre has a vacancy for a supply cover Cafe Assistant.
The Job Description and Application Form are available to download from this web site 'Vacancies' section.
Closing date Monday 22nd March. Interview date Wednesday 24th March.
Wednesday 27th January 2010 - 16:04 New Exhibition extended until March 12th
New Exhibition extended until March 12th Inside DNA a Genomic Revolution. This unique new exhibition is all about you… your health and your identity! The exhiblets being hosted by The Centre are part of a larger exhibition produced by the science centre @Bristol and cover the topics: Humans as Animals, Tests and Screens and includes an impressive book mapping the entire genetic sequence of the X chromosome. There is also a News and Views station linked to the internet which gives you the chance to put your own views across and to influence policy making. In the Dialogue Zone your feedback and comments will be reviewed by the Human Genetics Commission – the Government’s advisory body on new developments in human genetics. These exhiblets will be on display until the 3rd March.
Thursday 17th December 2009 - 11:40 Launch of web site
Welcome to our new web site.
We hope you agree that it is easier to navigate and contains far more information.
Further pages will be added early in 2010, so keep a look out for more Spectacular Science!
Sunday 6th December 2009 - 14:38 Tree O'Clock
Tree O'Clock Two silver birch saplings were planted at The Centre on 5th December 2009 when we joined in The Guinness World Record attempt for 'Most trees planted in multiple locations, simultaneously in one hour'.
Friday 27th November 2009 - 10:47 Free visit for teachers
Free visit for teachers On Saturday 6th February 2010, we would like to invite teachers and their families to visit The Centre free of charge.
This is your opportunity to:
-Meet the team and see The Centre in action.
-Play with ScienceWorks - our fantastic table top exhibits which we can bring to your school.
-Watch amazing science shows given by Brad, our new outreach presenter. Shows will take place at 12 midday and 2 pm.
-Find out about our Mobile Planetarium - the Cosmic Classroom that we can bring to you. The planetarium will be on view from 10 am - 12 midday.

Each teacher can bring up to 3 guests FREE of charge.
We will ask you to sign in on arrival at The Centre and to bring proof of your status with the school.
The Centre is open from 10 am - 5 pm, with last admission at 3 pm.
Thursday 12th November 2009 - 18:12 Eastbourne Youth Radio
Eastbourne Youth Radio We are delighted to be supporting Shinewater School during EYR 2009.

The four budding radio presenters visited The Centre in October and interviewed Jo Harris.
You can hear the results on Wednesday 18th November at mid-day on 87.7FM.
Find more photos and information in our Projects section or click the link below for details on EYR 2009.
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