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The BIG Event Herstmonceux Science Centre, Hailsham, East Sussex Thursday 10th to Sat 12th July 2003 Download a registration form from www.big.uk.com Programme Thursday 10th July: 10am to 5pm Keynote speaker: will be the Rt Hon Charles Clarke, Minister for Education Forest Schools: Originally a Danish idea, they operate on the principle that children of all ages can benefit greatly from the learning opportunities inherently present in a woodland environment. After a break you will then go out into the woodland surrounding Herstmonceux to try them for yourselves. ECSITE-UK: Review, and fast-forward to new directions: The sciZmic clubs and Meet-the-Scientist events will be reviewed by those at the sharp, 'delivery' end. Then the floor's open - to examine achievements to date in meetings with the Government and the network's plans for the future Cartoon Science Brainstorm :Have you noticed how the traditional laws of physics don't seem to apply in the cartoon world? Have you ever thought 'There's a show in that!'? Well, here's your chance. Under-represented Audiences In Science: How can you resch those difficult audiences? Presenter Training Workshop: This session is for anyone who either presents interactive shows or helps to train presenters to share their experiences and ideas about presenter training. Robo-Festa Show, plus several other shows tbc Soap Box: Sign Up to talk for 5 minutes on any topic you feel is important. Evening: Dinner Dancing and Salsa in the castle ballroom. Friday 11th July: 10am to 6.30pm Ken Campbell will be running a session on ventriloquism as guest of Honour. Interactives - The answer to all your problems? Interactives are now found in places and contexts almost unheard of just a few years ago. Will the fortunes of the interactive keep climbing, or is it past its zenith? Are people going 'interactive' for the right reasons? Freelancing, The Taxman and the Law -or how to have fun, stay out of Jail, and Save Money working for yourself. Tax ,NI (and VAT), Insurance, Data Protection, and Health and Safety. Making Exchange: Share ideas suitable for making during Family activities. Out of School Activities: Hints,tips and ideas and a chance to hear some successful case studies. BIG AGM: Debate the future of BIG, where we should hold the 2004 event and suggest other activities we could run throughout the year. Best Demo Competition: A prestigious international Roll and telescope tours competition to find the best 3 minute demo on any topic. Previous winners include the recipe for a comet, spaghetti DNA and testing suntan lotion with a gin & tonic. The Really Gross Show & several other shows tbc Evening: Wok 'n' Roll & Telescope Tours Sat 12th July : 10am - 3pm Drop In Sessions in Public Places: A great way to engage new audiences is to set up hands-on activities in shopping centres, garden centres and market squares. There will be a chance to see activities taken out by the Oxford Trust, Techniquest and some travelling puzzles set up by Richard Ellam. Non Didactic Interactivity: Andrew Shoben founded Greyworld in Paris, in 1993. Moving to London in 1995, their goal is to create works that articulate public spaces, allowing some form of self-expression in areas of the city that people see every day but normally exclude and ignore. Greyworld have exhibited their work around the world, with permanent installations in twelve countries. Explainers Forum: A chance for explainers and front of house staff to network and share information. Show: Much Ado About Nothing Egg Drop Challenge: One final interactive challenge to stimulate your brains before going home. Download a registration form from www.big.uk.com : Shows: Once again there will be an opportunity to see some of the best demonstrators in the country. This year the show dome will be open to the public giving a more realistic audience to perform to. There will also be an interactive session, Being an interactive conference, there are also plenty of opportunities to take part in the Soap Box; Best Demo Competition; and Explainers Forum. However there is still room for lots more - so please get in touch if you have suggestions or would like to convene your own session on a topic that interests you. Evenings: By popular demand the Thursday Evening Banquet is back in the historic surroundings of the Castle Ballroom - so get out your ballgowns and tuxedo's (or jeans & T-shirt if you really insist). There will be pre-event entertainment on the Wednesday night for early arrivals, with a show at 6.30pm followed by our annual visit to the nearby Lamb Pub. Then the Wok'n'Roll will be back for the Friday night, rounded off with a jam session for those of a musical inclination.