PAST EVENTS

Summer 2011 - "SUBMARINES"

 The last Whacky Scrap Challenge!

 This term`s theme was submarines and began on Saturday 21st May 2011 at 10.30am. Each team built a working model which powered down a course at Brookfields` swimming pool on 16th July 2011 at 2.00pm.

To check out the action click on  Submarine

Spring 2011 - "ROBOTS"

 The spring term began on Saturday 29th January 2011 at 10.30 am. Ten new teams joined the returning families from the tank challenge to construct a robot in this terms power challenge. Which animal themed robot pushed the marshmallow the furthest distance?

To check on the families progress just click   Robots

Autumn 2010 - "TANKS"

The Autumn term project began on Saturday 2 October 2010 and the teams
  were tasked with constructing a tank to pull a heavy weight over a set distance for the start of the Whacky Scrap Races third year's theme, which
is now "power".

For more information on the challenge, and to see how the teams got on click on  Tanks

Summer 2010 - "BOATS"

The "Boat challenge" started on Saturday 22nd May 2010, the teams will construct a propeller powered boat from recycled materials to cross an expanse of water. Will your boat make a successful crossing or will it meander, or even sink!

The grand final took place on 17th July 2010 at Streatley Primary school's outdoor shallow pool.

Take a look at the full story by clicking on Boat challenge

Spring 2010 - The "Distance" theme continued with the teams challenged to build a rocket launcher and up to three decorated rockets to be fired with a combination of water/ compressed air over an eight week period.

To view the Big Lottery Funds podcast of the final, visit BLF Podcast

Autumn 2009 - Whacky Scrap Races relaunched on Saturday 3 October 2009. The teams were tasked with making a small-scale trebuchet out of dowel, bamboo or cardboard over the 8 week course.

The autumn trebuchet challenge ended on Saturday 28 November 2009.

To find out more about the challenge click here

Summer 2009 - The teams made a plane powered by an elastic band to see how fast it would fly. These were accompanied by an airport scene made from recycling.

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Spring 2009 - Teams made a speedy hovercraft and section of floor track this term and took part in a grand final on 21 March 2009. The themes created included dessert, lagoon, forest floor and the sea - all to a very high standard.

Autumn 2008 - Launched in October 2008 over the first 8 weeks that term teams made a solar powered buggy and a themed frieze in a bid to win an award at the grand final on 29 November 2008. A huge variety of themes were put together with incredible creative flair from mediavel castles, space exploration, seaside scenes, woodland landscapes and much more!

Families enjoy spending quality time together and a chance to be creative while also learning a variety of new skills.

Come along and join in the fun! Check out the photo gallery to find out more!

Book a place with Sue Hale now to avoid disappointment! Telephone 0118 9728978 or email shale@denefield.org.uk

This project has been funded by The National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund.

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