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Bloodhound STEM Quest – Cinderford
Cinderford

Friday, 30 May 2025 10:00am to 2:30pm

Address

The Wesley
Forest of Dean Community & Arts Centre
Belle Vue Road, Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2AB

Accessibility features

  • Access for Wheelchair UsersAccess for Wheelchair Users
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible toilet
  • Autism Friendly
  • Family Friendly
  • Hidden Disabilities Awareness
  • PA/Carer Free Entry
  • Quiet Space
Join Bloodhound Education for the  Of Course We Can event; Bloodhound STEM Quest.
Try something new, expand your knowledge, and meet new friends whilst having fun. Attendees can take part in practical activities linked to the Bloodhound 1,000mph car, exploring science and engineering in a safe and supportive environment.
Date: Friday 30th May 2025
Mission to Mars: 10am – 12noon
Engineering Super Structures : 12:30pm – 2:30pm
(you can book and attend both sessions if you would like to attend for a full day)
Children making a tall structureTesting a catapultBuilding a catapult

Address: The Wesley, Forest of Dean Community & Arts Centre, Belle Vue Road, Cinderford. GL14 2AB
There is free parking outside, disabled bays, good disabled access, and facilities.
Mission to Mars – Prepare for exploration by designing and building your own catapult! You’ll have plenty of opportunities to experiment with different designs, aiming for maximum distance, accuracy, and innovation.

Engineering Super Structures –Learn about structural engineering by exploring the rise of tall buildings and their frameworks. Create and design a tetrahedron—a strong geometric shape used in real-world engineering.
This inclusive event is aimed at disabled/neurodivergent children and young people (and their siblings) aged 7 – 25, who welcome a quieter environment with smaller groups and enjoy focusing on S.T.E.M based activities. There will be opportunities to stretch and challenge children and young adults as appropriate. Children under 10 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: £5 per child per session (accompanying adults are free)
No previous experience is required and support can be given to ensure all those attending can be successful in the activities. Participants can work at their own pace and take time out in the quiet area and sensory area as required.
Chat with us before booking to let us know about your child’s needs, and we can make sure that the session is likely to be a good fit for your child.For those joining both the morning and afternoon sessions, please bring a packed lunch.
This event is part of the Of Course We Can programme and is supported by Active Impact and Gloucestershire County Council, as part of their delivery of Short Breaks in Gloucestershire for disabled children and young people.

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