Community Day promises to be bigger than ever
ARU Peterborough is running free hands-on activities for all ages on 17 August
ARU Peterborough is hosting its annual Community Day on Saturday, 17 August, with the city’s University opening its doors and laying on a range of fun activities for all ages.
There will be the opportunity to explore the night skies and planetary system in the Wonderdome planetarium, plus events in XRP eXtended Reality Peterborough, ARU Peterborough’s fabulous new facilities which were opened earlier this year by writer and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig.
The free activities also include archery, mini golf, circus skills, a racing simulator, face painting, and a climbing wall, while a giant dinosaur will be roaming the campus, accompanied by its trusty ranger!
Peterborough United’s Women’s team, which is proudly supported by ARU Peterborough, will be also be joining in the fun, with visitors being challenged to beat the keeper for a chance to win a signed Posh Women’s shirt.
Educational activities include exhibits provided by Cambridge Science Centre, and there will be the chance to check out some of the latest in life saving technology with the North West Anglia Foundation Trust (NWAFT).
Visitors will be able to experience what it's like to be a nurse, engineer or lawyer through interactive workshops in ARU Peterborough’s state-of-the-art facilities, talk to the University’s lecturers, and find out what it’s like to be a student at ARU Peterborough.
There will also be pop-up stands from organisations including Peterborough STEM, Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT), ARU Peterborough Students' Union and Team ARU, helping visitors learn more about what is happening at the University and across the city.
Professor Ross Renton, Principal of ARU Peterborough, said:
“As well being a fantastic event for children during the summer holidays, the Community Day is taking place just two days after A Level results day so for anyone thinking about their future, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore ARU Peterborough’s cutting-edge facilities, talk to lecturers, and find out more about our range of career-focused courses.”
The free event runs from 10am-1pm at ARU Peterborough on Bishop’s Road, PE1 5BW, and further information is available at https://www.aru.ac.uk/events/aru-peterborough-community-day Food and drink will be available to buy and there's no need to book, just drop in.
ARU Peterborough is a partnership between Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough City Council and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.