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A vibrant collage showcases scenes from the Rochdale Science Extravaganza, featuring families and children engaging in hands-on science activities. The collage has a playful green and purple scalloped border, with the event name ""Rochdale Science Extravaganza"" prominently displayed in the center in bright green text against a purple background.
The top photo shows a family interacting with Patch (a Lightyear Lab Lead) at a table where two children are working on a STEM activity involving circuits or simple electronics using copper tape in the shape of a heart and batteries.
The bottom left photo captures a young person wearing a black shirt that reads ""I’M NOT MISBEHAVING I HAVE AUTISM"" as they concentrate on crafting their science project.
The bottom middle photo shows the event space with a banner from the Lightyear Foundation, an organization dedicated to making STEM inclusive for disabled children. The facilitator kneels to talk to a young boy and girl while the family looks on.
The bottom right photo features the same young person proudly holding up their completed project, smiling at the camera.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nd3f2t3xidrjnvguvizqipz6/bafkreieuibn6y6pnp5kpc7eeqpyfpxanpuh54pdl2reord5fvlk5rluih4)
[Image Description] A vibrant collage showcases scenes from the Rochdale Science Extravaganza, featuring families and children engaging in hands-on science activities. The collage has a playful green and purple scalloped border, with the event name ""Rochdale Science Extravaganza"" prominently displayed in the center in bright green text against a purple background. The top photo shows a family interacting with Patch (a Lightyear Lab Lead) at a table where two children are working on a STEM activity involving circuits or simple electronics using copper tape in the shape of a heart and batteries. The bottom left photo captures a young person wearing a black shirt that reads ""I’M NOT MISBEHAVING I HAVE AUTISM"" as they concentrate on crafting their science project. The bottom middle photo shows the event space with a banner from the Lightyear Foundation, an organization dedicated to making STEM inclusive for disabled children. The facilitator kneels to talk to a young boy and girl while the family looks on. The bottom right photo features the same young person proudly holding up their completed project, smiling at the camera.
We had an amazing time at the Rochdale Science Extravaganza, a space where science truly is for everyone!
From sensory circuits to inclusive STEM fun, it was a joy to see families engaged and SEND participants feeling seen, heard, and equal.
#LightyearFoundation #RochdaleScienceExtravaganza
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A promotional collage for the Rochdale Science Extravaganza 2025 by Lightyear Foundation. The central section features event details in green and purple text: Join us at: Rochdale Science Extravaganza. Date: Sunday, 29th June 2025. Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm. Venue: Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre. FREE entry; no booking needed
Surrounding the central panel are six photos: Top left and bottom left: Lightyear Foundation staff engaging with attendees at an information stand.Top right: A dark planetarium setting showing glowing microscopic creatures. Middle right: A smiling person sitting at a table with sensory tech and colorful play materials. Bottom right: A group of people viewing an immersive Earth science projection.
The Lightyear Foundation logo and branding appear throughout. The overall tone is vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nd3f2t3xidrjnvguvizqipz6/bafkreiggj7jia2gtwut7bmv3e6qxdsojayvopapinslq5ypxtzv2p7d3y4)