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Very sad to learn that Professor Sir Harry Kroto, Nobel prize winning chemist and patron of Catalyst has passed away. When he visited Catalyst in 2014 he was inspirational when he taught a group of 100 primary school pupils about 'buckyballs'! RIP Sir Harry.

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Here at Catalyst the Lego table is very popular! This is Spencer Evans and Ellie Smith from Middlewich with their creations

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre has a vacancy for a part-time, Science Centre Assistant. This is a great customer service opportunity for someone who can work well as part of a team and is enthusiastic and motivated. Can you build a rapport with visitors and help us deliver excellent customer service? The successful candidate will be required to work 3 weekends out of 4 (approx 7 hours each day) and the varied duties will include, customer service, simple maintenance, cleaning and helping in the cafe when required. Minimum wage applies. Please send a covering letter and a current CV to Diane Winstanley, Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Mersey Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 0DF or email to info@catalyst.org.uk

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Another fantastic Lego model, and this time it's Castle and Knights by Archie Murphy who is 5 years old and from Chester

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Check out these great Lego models created today by 9 year old Callum Clarke who attends Ditton Primary School in Widnes!

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This lovely Lego model was built yesterday, mainly by 8 year old Mollie, assisted by her Mum and 4 year old Harry!

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We'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to some lovely volunteers from Ricoh UK Ltd who donated their time to help Catalyst with a number of projects recently. Some volunteers donned overalls and painted, some helped to catalogue archive material that had been donated by Tata Chemicals while others did some DIY to make the spotlights in the galleries more energy efficient. We are extremely grateful to all the volunteers - their help has been invaluable! Thank you!!

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Catalyst has been awarded Charity of the Year at the Annual Chemicals Northwest Awards Dinner!!! The award, sponsored by FMC Chemicals was presented by Kate Bellingham, TV presenter, engineer and champion for girls in science, technology and maths, at a glittering event at the Hilton Hotel in Manchester.

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Looking for something to do, away from the cold and rain on Good Friday or Easter Monday? Pop into Catalyst and take part in the Egglander Challenge hands-on workshops at 11am and 2pm or see the Chocolate Heaven Show at 12 noon and 3pm. There are Master Blasters and Light Fantastic activities on Saturday and Sunday too so lots happening over the Easter Weekend! See www.catalyst.org.uk for more details. Workshop and Show tickets available from reception on a first come, first served basis so arrive early to ensure availability!

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Education shows and workshops at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Widnes are about to be enhanced thanks to a donation of £1000 from the Royal Society of Chemistry Speciality Chemicals Sector. Presenting the cheque on behalf of the sector Dr Bruce Lane said “We are thrilled to be able to help Catalyst to actively promote chemistry to young people. By working together we can offer great enthusiasm and inspiration to the scientists of the future.” This generous donation will enable Catalyst to purchase new equipment to enhance one of the interactive science shows and also develop a new hands-on workshop, related to ‘gases’ aimed at KS2 and KS3 pupils. On receiving the cheque, Catalyst Education Manager Dr Clare Hampson said “There are many gas demonstrations which are quite exciting, surprising and have the potential to really enthuse people watching them and we are really grateful to the RSC Speciality Chemicals Sector for giving us this opportunity to add to our Education Programme.”

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We thought you might like to see these photographs of the construction of the Mersey Gateway at night - taken from the 3rd floor at Catalyst.

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Look at these fab LEGO models created today by 6 year old Edward from Chorley and 8 year old Nathan from Wigan!