On 30 November 2010 the Royal Society will be celebrating its 350th birthday. In the weeks running up to the anniversary we have lots of events and activities across the country.
We’ve partnered many museums, galleries and science centres over the past year all of whom have fabulous science collections telling you more about the heroes of science. Click on a location to find out more about what's happening in your area.
We’re going to put the events and activities each week that are taking place. For a full list of our Festival programme click here. Or follow us on Twitter and Facebook to chat about what you've been to see or for updated information.
We also have three new exhibitions, Jolly Good Fellows at University College London, the Royal Society 1660- 2010 at Duff House in Banff and the East India Company and Redbridge featuring their local Hero Rev. James Pound FRS, the company's chaplain.
On Friday 26 November, Kendal Museum are having their second Kendal's Eddington lecture. Richard Clarke, an engineer working at the culham Centre for Fusion Energy looks at what is being done to realise sir Arthur Eddington's dream of an abundant energy supply on earth. The lecture is at 7.30pm and free but booking is essential. Call 01539 8155597.
On Sunday 28 November we have a brand new Joseph Banks walking tour.
Eton College is opening its doors (and gardens!) for a special walking tour. Discover all about local hero Joseph Banks, one of the lesser-known giants of British science and Old Etonian. Click here for more details and how to book.
On Monday 29 November we have two great events in London. How not to be afraid of the dark, a perforamnce and accompanying talk by Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell FRS at the Royal Observatory and Pepys and the Royal Society, a lecture and supper at St Olave's Church.
Check this page every week for new and exciting events!