“Space day” event at local school with astronaut Tim Peake

On Wednesday 9th October 2024 Professor Derek Ward-Thompson and Dr Simon Ebo led a ‘Space Day’ event for the Junior Pupils at nearby Westholme School in Blackburn.

The pupils learnt about the Sun, the Moon and the planets of the Solar  System.

There was also a space-themed competition at which Professor Ward-Thompson adjudicated.

The highlight of the day was a visit by astronaut Tim Peake, who gave out the prizes, and answered questions about his time in space.

Astronaut Tim Peake with JHI’s director Derek Ward-Thompson (left) and Dr Simo Ebo (right)