Lumiere 2015 launch

The official Lumiere 2015 website has been launched. Details of Richard and Alison’s installation, Rainbow River, can be found at http://www.lumiere-festival.com/programme/durham/rainbow-river/. Please note that all the locations are currently provisional, so we have a few more surprises waiting in store for November! Richard and Alison were also featured in Sunderland Echo’s preview to the event, which can be … Read more

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Volcano! Was it supposed to go bang like that?

Next Wednesday (26 August), Mallard Days tutor and volcanologist Hannah Wynn will be leading a discussion on volcanic monitoring and prediction throughout history at the Literary and Philosophical Society in Newcastle. The event starts at 6pm, and is free of charge. Throughout history, volcanic eruptions have been witnessed and described by man. In the early days, … Read more

STEMtastic fun at Tyne Metropolitan College

Richard took park in a fun packed day for Primary School pupils at Tyne Metropolitan College on 8 July 2015. Pupils from a variety of schools in the area attended a STEM event intended to increase participation in the STEM subjects; and excite and enthuse them to pursue further study or a career in STEM. … Read more

Millburngate Bridge Roadworks

For the next 12 weeks, Millburngate Bridge in Durham is subject to traffic restrictions. Durham County Council have provided cameras for you to check how traffic is running through town. The most useful one shows Gilesgate Bank, approximately 100m from Mallard Days HQ, and can be found at http://www.durham.gov.uk/article/6140/Gilesgate PLEASE TAKE EXTRA TIME WITH YOUR … Read more