Outreach Calendar

Thu, 30 Nov 2023
  • 1st Cheswick Beavers - Space Badge - RESERVE

    Wallscourt Farm Academy, Long Down Ave, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS16 1FT from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm ( 1 hour)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H, Martin F
    Beaver group - 6 to 8 yrs. Number of young people: 24

    Style: Guided stargazing. Simon bringing telescopes. BYO if you want. Space Badge activities - no Planetarium
    Venue: Wallscourt Farm Academy, Long Down Ave, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS16 1FT
    Access/Parking: Local
    Setup: from 18:00
    Contact: Lucy
    Volunteer?

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Fri, 01 Dec 2023
  • Amesbury C of E Primary School planetarium

    Amesbury C of E Primary School, Kitchener Rd, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7AX, UK from 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H
    School group: Years 5. Number of students: 52 + 20

    1.10-1.55: Class 1(Figsbury)
    2.00-2.45: Class 2(Woodhenge)
    2.50-3.10: Science club

    Style: Planetarium Shows KS2
    Venue:  School
    Access/Parking: School visitor parking
    Setup: from 12:30
    Contact: Caroline E
    Volunteer?

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  • Stargazing upon the Abbey

    Bath Abbey, Bath BA1 1LT, UK from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H, Meyrick W, Martin F
    One hour long stargazing tours from the Abbey Tower. Fee paying tour. Two groups of up to 20.


    Style: Guided stargazing tour. Telescope(s) could be left on site. 
    Access/Parking:  212 steps to carry kit to Tower roof. 
    Setup: from 5:30pm
    Contact: Francesca M
    Volunteer?

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Sat, 02 Dec 2023
  • Guided Stargazing - Monkton Combe

    Monkton Combe Community Observatory, Church Ln, Monkton Combe, Bath BA2 7JE from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm ( 5 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - The more the better
    Intended for the public and Bath Astronomers' members.

    Pre-registration required for non-members via eventbrite

    Volunteer?

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Mon, 04 Dec 2023
  • Lacock C of E Primary School stargazing

    Lacock C of E Primary School, High St, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LQ, UK from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more required
    School group: Years 5. Number of students: 27

    Style: Carousel of activities including telescopes
    Venue:  School
    Access/Parking: School visitor parking
    Setup: from 16:30
    Contact: Ann W
    Volunteer?

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Tue, 05 Dec 2023
  • 2nd Paulton Cubs - Astronomer Activity Badge

    Paulton Scout and Guide Community Hall, Plumtree 5XR, Plumptre Cl, Paulton, Bristol BS39 7QY, UK from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm ( 30 mins)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more required
    Astronomers Activity Badge and Stargazing

    Style: Guided stargazing. Simon bringing telescopes. BYO if you want. Astronomer Activity Badge activities - no Planetarium
    Venue: Wallscourt Farm Academy, Long Down Ave, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS16 1FT
    Access/Parking: Local
    Setup: from 17:30
    Timings: 18:00 to 19:30
    Contact: Aimi A
    Volunteer?

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Wed, 06 Dec 2023
  • Space Soc - Uni of Bath - Stargazing

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, UK from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more required
    Number of students: TBA

    Style: Guided stargazing. Simon bringing telescopes. BYO if you want.
    Venue: TBC
    Access/Parking: TBA
    Setup: from 18:30
    Contact: Max
    Volunteer?

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Thu, 07 Dec 2023
  • 22nd Gloucester (St Barnabas) Scouts

    St Barnabas Church, Stroud Rd, Gloucester GL1 5LJ, UK from 7:45 pm to 9:15 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H
    Explorer Scout group. Number of students: TBA. 16 per session

    Style: Planetarium show.
    Access/Parking: TBA
    Setup: from 19:30
    Contact: Jade C
    Volunteer?

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Fri, 08 Dec 2023
  • Stargazing upon the Abbey

    Bath Abbey, Bath BA1 1LT, UK from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H, Meyrick W
    One hour long stargazing tours from the Abbey Tower. Fee paying tour. Two groups of up to 20.


    Style: Guided stargazing tour. Telescope(s) could be left on site. 
    Access/Parking:  212 steps to carry kit to Tower roof. 
    Setup: from 5:30pm
    Contact: Francesca M
    Volunteer?

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Sat, 09 Dec 2023
  • Guided Stargazing - Monkton Combe

    Monkton Combe Community Observatory, Church Ln, Monkton Combe, Bath BA2 7JE from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm ( 5 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H, Martin F - The more the better
    Intended for the public and Bath Astronomers' members.

    Pre-registration required for non-members via eventbrite

    Volunteer?

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Sun, 10 Dec 2023
  • Practical Observing - Wellow

    Wellow, Bath BA2, UK from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm ( 4 hours)

    Intended for Bath Astronomers' members and guests

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Mon, 11 Dec 2023
  • Hayesfield After School on Telescopes

    Hayesfield Girls' School & Mixed Sixth Form, Upper Oldfield Park, Bath BA2 3LA, UK from 3:25 pm to 4:25 pm ( 1 hour)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H
    Year7 to 9 - After school science club 

    Style: talk/demo. Simon bringing telescopes.
    Access/Parking: carpark by school
    Setup: from 15:20
    Contact: Mark L
    Volunteer?

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Tue, 12 Dec 2023
  • Space Soc - Uni of Bath - Stargazing

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, UK from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H, Charles D - more required
    Number of students: TBA

    Style: Guided stargazing. Simon bringing telescopes. BYO if you want.
    Venue: TBC
    Access/Parking: TBA
    Setup: from 18:30
    Contact: Max
    Volunteer?

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Wed, 13 Dec 2023
  • BA Monthly Meeting

    19 New King St, Bath BA1 2BL, UK from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm ( 2 hours)

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Thu, 14 Dec 2023
  • Space Soc - Uni of Bath - Stargazing

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, UK from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H, Charles D - more required
    Number of students: TBA

    Style: Guided stargazing. Simon bringing telescopes. BYO if you want.
    Venue: TBC
    Access/Parking: TBA
    Setup: from 18:30
    Contact: Max
    Volunteer?

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Fri, 15 Dec 2023
  • Caroline's 5th Comet at the Museum

    Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King St, Bath BA1 2BL, UK from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers:  Simon H , Charles H, Tony Vale - the more the merrier
    Style: Guided guest stargazing and talks. Museum telescopes.
    Access/Parking: on street parking - check if ticket required
    Setup: from 17:30
    Contact: Joe M
    Volunteer?   

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Fri, 12 Jan 2024
  • Guided Stargazing - Monkton Combe

    Monkton Combe Community Observatory, Church Ln, Monkton Combe, Bath BA2 7JE from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm ( 5 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - The more the better
    Intended for the public and Bath Astronomers' members.

    Pre-registration required for non-members via eventbrite

    Volunteer?

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Sat, 13 Jan 2024
  • Practical Observing - Wellow

    Wellow, Bath BA2, UK from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm ( 4 hours)

    Intended for Bath Astronomers' members and guests

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Mon, 15 Jan 2024
  • Achieve Together stargazing visit

    Educational Day Services Bath, Achieve Together, Twerton, Bath BA2 1RH, UK from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H, - more welcome
    Talk and stargazing.

    Style: Free format. 
    Access/Parking:  Outside building
    Setup: from 5:00pm
    Contact: Jo B
    Volunteer?

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Tue, 16 Jan 2024
  • 1st Bradford on Avon Beavers - Space Activity Badge

    The Scout Hq, St Margarets Hill, Wiltshire, BA15 1DP from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm ( 1 hour)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more nice to have
    Guided stargazing. 24 beavers


    Style:  Guided stargazing and space badge activities
    Venue: The Scout Hq, St Margarets Hill, Wiltshire, BA15 1DP
    Access/Parking: Local
    Setup: from 17:15
    Timings: 17:45 to 18:45
    Contact: Vicky Ody
    Volunteer?

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  • 1st Bradford on Avon Explorers

    The Scout Hq, St Margarets Hill, Wiltshire, BA15 1DP from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more nice to have
    Guided stargazing. TBA


    Style:  Guided stargazing TBA
    Venue: The Scout Hq, St Margarets Hill, Wiltshire, BA15 1DP
    Access/Parking: Local
    Setup: from 19:00
    Timings: 19:30 to 21:00
    Contact: Chris K
    Volunteer?

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Thu, 18 Jan 2024
  • Percy Centre Stargazing

    Percy Community Centre, New King St, Bath BA1 2BN, UK from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more required
    Family groups: TBA

    Style: Stargazing
    Venue:  Percy Community Centre
    Access/Parking: New King Street
    Setup: from 17:30 
    Contact: Ellie G
    Volunteer?

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Fri, 19 Jan 2024
  • Practical Observing - Wellow

    Wellow, Bath BA2, UK from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm ( 4 hours)

    Intended for Bath Astronomers' members and guests

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Sat, 20 Jan 2024
  • Guided Stargazing - Monkton Combe

    Monkton Combe Community Observatory, Church Ln, Monkton Combe, Bath BA2 7JE from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm ( 5 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - The more the better
    Intended for the public and Bath Astronomers' members.

    Pre-registration required for non-members via eventbrite

    Volunteer?

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Mon, 22 Jan 2024
  • Achieve Together stargazing visit

    Educational Day Services Bath, Achieve Together, Twerton, Bath BA2 1RH, UK from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H, - more welcome
    Talk and stargazing.

    Style: Free format. 
    Access/Parking:  Outside building
    Setup: from 5:00pm
    Contact: Jo B
    Volunteer?

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Tue, 23 Jan 2024
  • 7th Gloucester Brownies - planetarium

    St Barnabas Church, Stroud Rd, Gloucester GL1 5LJ, UK from 5:45 pm to 7:15 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more nice to have
    Planetarium and guided stargazing. 20 brownies

    Style:  Planetarium and guided stargazing
    Venue: St Barnabas Church Hall, Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL1 5LJ
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    Access/Parking: Local
    Setup: from 17:15
    Timings: 17:45 to 19:15
    Contact: Sarah K, Brown Owl
    Volunteer?

    Travel: 48 miles each way. Journey 75 mins

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Fri, 26 Jan 2024
  • Farmborough Church School - Stargazing

    Farmborough Primary School, The St, Farmborough, Bath BA2 0FY, UK from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm ( 2 hours)

    BA Volunteers: Simon H - more required
    School group: Yrs 1 to 6 . Number of students: TBA

    Style: Stargazing, activities and planetarium
    Venue:  School
    Access/Parking: School visitor parking
    Setup: from 17:30 
    Contact: Darren R
    Volunteer?

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