Maidenhead & Windsor

National Science Week gets off to a flying start with a special kite-making workshop at Maidenhead Braywick Nature Centre next week.

During the Maidenhead workshop on Saturday March 11 the Braywick boffins will explain how kites fly – and why some don't! – before helping avid aviators make their own colourful kite to take home.

Trevor Smith, senior Maidenhead countryside ranger, said: "Kites were invented after watching birds and then planes were invented after kites so they have played a really important part in our aviation history. At the workshop we will have lots of fun making great kites that really will fly, wind permitting of course!"

Adults and children over seven years old are invited to the centre in Hibbert Road, Bray, Maidenhead from 10.30am – 12.30pm. The workshop costs £4 (£3.50 with Advantage Card) and places must be booked in advance on 01628 796227. All children must be accompanied by an adult but adults can come on their own. Everyone is asked to bring a large ball of strong string.

National Science Week (10-19 March) is organised by the British Association for the Advancement of Science – the UK's biggest mass participation scientific event – to give people the chance to participate in science activities, experiments and discussions in their local area. The aim is to communicate the wonders of science to everyone and help people appreciate the role that science plays in their daily lives.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead