Priestley250

17/09/2024

There are a few more days of the exhibition at the Heritage Centre about Priestley. This includes a display of work with contributions from all local primary schools as part of the art and writing competitions. The theme was anything related to oxygen or Priestley.

03/09/2024

If you would like to hear more about Joseph Priestley’s work this free lecture is open to all but you do need to book a place.
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13/08/2024

Another chance to join one of these guided walks which I’ve been told are brilliant!

13/08/2024

What a fantastic day at the Pocket Park! We had so many wonderful people watching the informative and exciting science shows by “Joseph Priestley” aka Paul Hill and British Oxygen demonstrating all sorts of amazing things about gases. Also thanks to Wiltshire First Aid Training for giving lots of us a chance to learn how to do CPR to make sure someone with cardiac arrest can still get oxygen to their brain.
Huge thanks to the volunteers of the Pocket Park for running the event.

13/08/2024

British Oxygen doing their first show! More shows plus lots of activities at 12.00, 1.00, 2.00.

10/08/2024

Free event!
British Oxygen are coming to the Pocket Park for a day of Priestley, Chemistry and Oxygen related activities.
Learn about the importance of oxygen in our bodies from first aid trainers; Joseph Priestley will be doing his final science shows, River Warriors and an art activity as well as our Pop Up cafe.

07/08/2024

Another chance to see a science show at Northend Play Area. Shows approximately 10.30 and 11.30.

07/08/2024

Another chance to see a free science show at The Rec. Shows approx 2.00 and 3.00.

05/08/2024

Local Historian Norman Beale will be giving a talk about Joseph Priestley at Marden House. Free and just turn up - no need to book.

05/08/2024

Priestley 250 would like to thank our funders and partners for enabling us to celebrate Calne as a town of discovery and promote science and pride in where we live. Still lots going on over the summer.

02/08/2024

This community quilt is inspirational. Make sure you take the opportunity to see it in the library during August.

We've had lots of people coming in to view the Calne Community Quilt 2024.

So who's seen it and who has a favourite square?
Here in the library we can't decide - they are all so good!

If you're coming in to see it look in the computer area - it's being kept away from the sunlight. Oh, and let us know if you have a favourite or, if you contributed, which one is yours.