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JODRELL BANK DISCOVERY CENTRE LAUNCHES BIG AND CLEVER CHRISTMAS GIFT RANGE Instantly recognisable as the home of the world-famous Lovell Telescope, Cheshire’s much-loved Jodrell Bank Observatory has been at the forefront of scientific research for over 70 years and continues to work at the cutting edge of modern astronomy and astrophysics to this day. The award-winning Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre offers a unique window on to this internationally significant site and welcomes over 180,000 visitors every year.
With a clear mission to ‘inspire the scientists of the future’, the Discovery Centre’s range of Christmas gift ideas are fittingly exciting, inspiring and fun, with all products either commissioned or selected to evoke scientific curiosity and a sense of discovery. Whether it’s the ever-popular star constellation umbrella, or the Exclusive to Jodrell Bank range of jewellery depicting pulsars and the Lovell telescope, there’s a whole host of unique gifts suitable for everyone.
A line of official Jodrell Bank Observatory merchandise that includes adults and children’s clothing, homeware, and gifts are already selling fast. These popular items, which feature a striking illustration of the Lovell Telescope, serve as great mementos for visitors to the iconic site as well as unique gifts for friends and family.
been extended. Originally designed for children and even including a delightful babygrow, the range now includes a number of colourful adult sized t-shirts in response to popular demand. The shop at Jodrell Bank is a key part of the Discovery Centre’s operation. As a non-profit organisation with charitable objectives, the shop income is one of several streams of activity on which the Discovery Centre depends to fund its highly regarded education and outreach programmes. Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is open 10am – 5pm and you can find out more, including visitor information and directions online at jodrellbank.net. The Gift shop is also available online and you can view items at Jodrellbank.net/shop
Meanwhile, the humorous I’m Big and I’m Clever range (which playfully nods to the giant near 90m high Telescope and its impressive capabilities), has
For more information, or to request photography and samples, please contact: Amanda Labella, Retail Manager | 0161 3069694 | Amanda.Labella@manchester.ac.uk
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1. Hoody, £22.00 2. Water Bottle £7.50 3. Basecall Cap £7.00 4. Tote Bag 5. Cotton T-Shirt £10.95
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1. Adults Cotton T-Shit £10.95 2. Kids Hoody £16.50 3. BaBabygrow £11.50 4. Kids T-Shirt £8.95
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1. Pulsar Brooch by I Am Acrylic £24.00 2. Jodrell Bank DIY Light-Up Tote Bag with electrical thread, created in partnership with The Making Rooms £15.00 3. Constellation Umbrella £22.50 4. Lovell-y Christmas Card £2.50
For more information, or to request photography and samples, please contact: Amanda Labella, Retail Manager 0161 3069694 | Amanda.Labella@manchester.ac.uk