Winchester Science Centre’s Planetarium has undergone a major upgrade to make it fully inclusive and accessible – thanks to a £500,000 cash injection from Enterprise M3.
Representatives from the LEP were among those who attended a launch event and experienced for the first time the now-reopened Planetarium in all its starry glory.
Enterprise M3 provided £360,000 specifically for the planetarium upgrade and a further £140,000 for accessibility modifications and exhibition area refurbishment.
I am delighted to be at the opening of the new planetarium and to see the great things Winchester Science Centre is doing to inspire young people towards STEM.
The Planetarium, which has been a feature at Winchester Science Centre since 2008, has undergone a full system upgrade by world-leading planetarium provider Evans and Sutherland and Skypoint Planetariums, and the results are spectacular.
Not only will visitors experience high definition visuals with deeper star fields and stunning contrast but the new system will bring new capability regarding accessible shows for people with visual and hearing impairment, through personal audio experiences, subtitles and embedded British Sign Language interpretation.
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From 1 April 2024, the responsibility for LEP functions across the Enterprise M3 LEP region has transferred to Hampshire County Council and Surrey County Council.
The Enterprise M3 Board met for the last time in March 2024 and Enterprise M3 LEP is no longer operating as an organisation.
For any enquiries relating to economic development across the counties of Hampshire and Surrey, please visit the Hampshire County Council website and Business Surrey respectively.
Please note that Enterprise M3 LEP staff have transferred to Hampshire County Council to continue to deliver services and activities in Hampshire, including the Growth Hub, the Careers Hub, work on key business sectors, and trade and investment.
They can be contacted at economic.development@hants.gov.uk.
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