Residents of Stapleford are invited to get ready for lift-off as part of the Nottinghamshire Festival of Science and Curiosity 2026.
From 10am on Tuesday 17th February, the 5&2 Community Centre, Montrose Court, Stapleford, NG9 8LJ, will be hosting a fun and hands-on rocket-making session for the local community. This exciting activity will give people the chance to design, build and launch rockets, all while discovering the science behind how they work.
The event is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, encouraging people of all ages to get involved. Whether you are already fascinated by science or simply curious to try something new, the session promises plenty of fun, creativity and shared learning in a relaxed community setting.
As part of the Nottinghamshire Festival of Science and Curiosity (FOSAC), the event celebrates curiosity, imagination and discovery, showing that science can be engaging, accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
The festival brings together communities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to explore science through hands-on activities, creative projects and interactive experiences.
This rocket-making event at the 5&2 Community Centre is sure to be lively, community-spirited and a great way to spark curiosity about science while spending time together.
More details will be announced on Monday, alongside the full line-up of other events taking place across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire as part of FOSAC 2026.
Keep an eye out for further updates and get ready to blast off into a world of discovery. 🚀
Independent Councillor Richard MacRae 