Explosive scientific showcase
THE Book People wants to expand their base in Bangor in a move that would create 50 jobs.
The firm – which employs 200 people in Parc Menai – hopes to build a 75,000 sq ft extension to their existing 100,000 sq ft warehouse.
It would bring an additional 50 jobs to the site.
Bosses have submitted plans for scheme, saying it will help them bring extra work to the area.
In a planning statement from agent Barron and Smith Architects, they say: “The Book People have identified a need for the growth of their business, as a result this will create additional jobs in the area. A key objective of the business is to extend its current facilities, increasing job opportunities BANGOR University’s Science Festival is back for its sixth year and welcomes everyone to explore and discuss science through talks, hands-on activities, exhibitions and demonstrations at numerous free events.
Due to take place March 11-20 the flagship event, Hidden Worlds, takes place in the Brambell Building on Deiniol Road between 10am-4pm on March 12.
The laboratories will be teeming with activities such as ‘Predator and Prey’ and Photonics, ‘the science of light’, as part of the hands-on science day. The research aquariums will be open and visitors will also be able to hold and touch reptiles and sea creatures; the general public will also be given access the to the Universi- in the area.”
They added: “The proposed site is located to the rear of the existing warehouse currently occupied by The Book People. The site was cleared during the initial build in 2002.
“The building is currently used as a mail order distribution centre and customer support centre.
“The intention of to expand the centre to include additional storage for mail order.” The retailer employs around 600 people.
A spokesman said: “The Book People is expanding and the consumer business based at Bangor has performed particularly strongly in the past year. Therefore we are looking at the option of extending the Bangor facility.” ty’s impressive History museum.
Added to this, the Popular ‘Flash Bang’ Chemistry shows take place at midday and 1.30pm. launching during the Festival is the #LoveYourClothesBangor initiative. Every 90 seconds a ton of clothes are thrown away. The project aims to highlight how used clothes can help others.
Electric cars are no longer the stuff of the future and electric transport will change the way we drive.
On March 15 there will be an interactive presentation that will look at different forms of electric transport and an opportunity to see two electric cars - a Nissan Leaf and a Tesla.
Other public events during science week include guided geological walks around some of our
Natural spectacular landscape. The walk on March 20 around Red Wharf Bay on Anglesey looks set to be an extremely interesting one.
Event co-ordinator Stevie Scanlan from the College of Physical and Applied Sciences at Bangor said: “Our aim in establishing the Bangor Science Festival six years ago was to engage with the wider community of north Wales and to showcase the world-leading scientific research being carried out here in Bangor.
“We’re pleased to be the Bangor hub for British Science Week activities, and to work with our colleagues here in Bangor and beyond to deliver yet another action–packed week of activities.”
More details online at bangor.ac.uk/bangorsciencefestival