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The Imagineering Fair is now a regular attraction at the Royal Bath & West Show, Shepton Mallet and once again there will be scores of free, fun-packed activities for children of all ages, organised by some of the UK’s blue chip companies and organisations.
From submarines to aerospace – and everything in between – there are opportunities to learn about how things are designed, how they are made and how they work. From manufacturing to CADCAM, aerodynamics and robotics – there is plenty to keep the youngsters occupied. There are also chances to experience at first hand some of the fascinating engineering and high-technology equipment used by the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Army.
Additional Attractions Include:-
- The Imagineering Team Challenge – this thrilling daily Main Ring event returns where teams of apprentices and young engineers, this year from Airbus, Thales UK and Westland Helicopters, Yeovil race specially-designed trailers around a demanding obstacle course and against the clock, under the watchful eye of REME adjudicators, testing the teams’ ingenuity and strength. The teams will be competing for a magnificent Bristol Blue Glass Trophy donated by the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
- Westland Schools Challenge – featuring Stanchester School from Stoke-sub-Hamdon and Bucklers Mead School from Yeovil competing twice a day every day in some challenging engineering projects.
- West of England Aerospace Forum has a special guest popping in during the Fair in the form of Robbie the Talking Robot.
- There is free entry to a Grand Draw for a mountain bike, kindly donated by 6 Battalion REME (Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers)
Participants at Imagineering Fair 2006 include : Airbus, BMT Defence Services, Brunel Training, City of Bristol College, Bournemouth University, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Gloucestershire Setpoint, Imagineering Clubs, 6 Bn REME (Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers), Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, SWMAS, Thales UK, University of West of England, University Centre Yeovil, West of England Aerospace Forum, Westland Helicopters, Yeovil College/Aim Higher.
Imagineering in the Southwest at the Royal Bath & West Show has been developed in association with Year in Industry and is supported by the West of England Aerospace Forum, Airbus, BMT Defence Services, Bournemouth University, City of Bristol College, EEF Western, Gloucestershire Setpoint, REME, SWMAS, Thales, UWE, Westland and Yeovil College
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