The model rocket workshop is one of a series of events as part of International Year of Chemistry 2011. For me, the workshop offered an opportunity to redress the gender stereotyping of my 1950s American childhood that meant my brother got to play with rockets while I could only watch. I thought I might well be the only person over 12 years old, but I was delighted to see a range of ages and skill levels, including many beginners like myself. THE garden in Castlehill Heritage Centre was temporarily transformed into a launching pad on Saturday and Sunday when the British Science Association invited David Tranter to present a workshop on building rockets. David Tranter, who led the rocket workshop in Castletown.
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