Hi,
Greetings from the first Rocket and Space Event at The Royal Gunpowder Mills Site in Essex. Numbers were not as strong as hoped. Weather on the first day (overcast and raining, oh the great British summer!) various groups attended, Cubs/Scouts and Beaver Groups.
The centre and its volounteers certainly put on a good show on both days that included: Rocket exhibits and outdoor displays as weather permitted; Guest lecturers;Trade/dealer stands including yours truly at SPACEBOOSTERS, David J Shayler space author and his better half and Aurora Books. A second space book author was also in attendance - Dr Lucy Rogers.
The British Interplanetary Society were promoting the society, membership and their campaign for a British astronaut. Please support them in all of their endeavours. BAE Systems had a stand and The Royal Gunpowder Mills had many exhibits aswell as hosting the event. Rocket launches took place at least every 15 minutes and the rocket making group were launching with an even greater frequency.
Today, Sunday, was much improved both weatherwise and in attendance. It was still a bit windy but the Sun did shine for most of the day.
Thanks to all that attended! There is already talk of another event next year to coincide with Astronomy Year 2009 and 40th Anniversary of the first manned moonlanding of Apollo 11. Please visit the Royal Gunpowder Mills website for information on the many open days and activity days planned there.
Nick
SPACEBOOSTERS
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