STEAM Club

Calling all 11-16 year olds! Join us for our hands-on monthly STEAM Club and enjoy a creative twist on your STEM subjects using authentic materials to explore the skills behind mining.

Wed 23 and Thu 24 July: Chocolate Rocks

Explore the three main rock types, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, through hands-on classification. Then model the rock cycle with a fun, edible chocolate experiment!

Wed 30 and Thu 31 July: Mighty Machines

Uncover the power of hydraulics and pneumatics in coal mining, then bring engineering to life by building your own pneumatic-powered machine!

Wednesday 13 and Thu 14 August: Chromatography Art

Explore how scientists use chromatography to detect contaminants in water and uncover hidden substances in colourful mixtures. Then, put your skills to the test by experimenting with different dyes, and finish by creating a vibrant piece of chromatography art to take home!

Sun 21 September: Wild Detectives

Discover how wildlife is thriving on former coalfields in this exciting workshop. Use real scientific tools to track bugs, survey wildlife, and explore how nature is bouncing back in rewilded landscapes.

(Please note children must be accompanied by an adult – adults do not need to book)