2012 Events
Mill of Benholm 2012 events schedule updated
14:03:2012
NB: THE MILL OF BENHOLM TEAROOM IS OPEN 50 WEEKS IN THE
YEAR
THE TEAROOM IS CURRENTLY ON A WINTER
TIMETABLE
which is that WE ARE OPEN MON to FRI 10am to
2pm
Regular Saturday openings begin in March
Events organised to date:14:03:2012
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MARCH: Mill of Benholm Science
Fair 2012. Practical, fun and free science and engineering
activities and demonstrations for all from 10am
to 2pm on the 10th and the 17th.
On both Saturdays:
- Explore the Mill-grounds and the working water-powered Oatmeal
Mill. Make a Mini Mill-wheel and learn about cogs, siphons, pumps
and pulleys.
- Take on the Mill of Benholm Challenge: explore the Mill while
you do a quiz about the science and technology of the site (one for
children, one for adults).
- Discover light, colour and shadows at the Light Show and try
our homemade camera obscura.
- Explore sound while you make some simple musical instruments
from scratch, from shakers to simple Bagpipes.
- Take a closer look at a soap bubble, melting ice, and a range
of objects under microscopes.
- Make a sundial, a piece of chromatography Art, a compass, a
spectrometer or a plaster cast.
- Learn about looms and have a go at weaving on a simple
heddle-loom.
Also on Saturday 10th:
- Get up close to some vintage tractors to find out how they
work.
- Find out about good nutrition and the digestive system from a
professional Nutritionist.
Also on Saturday 17th:
- Take part in Streamkeeper's and do things such as make water
filters, discover what's living in the pond and stream, find out
about water pressure, and measure the E-coli levels in the Benholm
water.
- Find out more about bicycles at the Bicycle Workshop.
For further information please contact Catriona on
07903459458 or email catriona.bracker@gmail.com
This event is being held as part of National Science and
Engineering Week which is funded by the Department for Business,
Innovation and Skills and led by the British Science
Association.
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EASTER ACTIVITIES: Sat APRIL 7th 11am to 3pm
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Sat May 12th and Sun 13th Mills on the Air
Radio event co-ordinated by Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society.
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May 24th to 28th ANGUS OPEN STUDIOS
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Sun July 29th 10am to 5pm Scotland's Garden Scheme
open day: Ticket entrance £3.50 Mill wheel demonstrations/ guided
tours
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NEOS Sept 15th to 23rd
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