To celebrate Red Squirrel Week, a national week dedicated to everything red and squirrelly which runs from Saturday 2nd to Sunday 10th October 2010, Aberdeen’s Satrosphere Science Centre will be hosting a Red Squirrel fun day this weekend (Saturday 25 September), in partnership with the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) project team.

Visitors are invited to come along to chat with the SSRS project team and learn about squirrels and how this project is working hard to try and protect them.  There will be an information stall in the exhibition hall and presentations from 11.30 am, as well as fun activities and the chance for kids to meet Mr Squirrel, a giant red squirrel who likes nothing more than a big cuddle. 

Hollie Walker, the SSRS Project Officer for the North East, said: “The event will hopefully provide a great learning experience for all the family. There will be activities for all ages and a chance to win some red squirrel prizes with our squirrel word search and quiz. The SSRS team look forward to meeting you there.”

The Satrosphere Science Centre is located at The Tramsheds, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU.   The event is free and open to everyone.

For more information please contact the Satrosphere Science Centre on 01224 640340
 

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Hollie Walker, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrel’s Project Officer North East, Scottish Wildlife Trust
Tel: 01224 266526 or email: redsquirrelgrampian@swt.org.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS:
1. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels aims to stop the decline of red squirrel populations in key areas of Scotland north of the Central Belt and to improve conditions for viable red squirrel populations across Scotland.  It is a partnership project between the Scottish Wildlife Trust, Scottish Natural Heritage, Forestry Commission Scotland and the Scottish Rural Property and Business Association. It is part of Scotland's Species Action Framework, which sets out a strategic approach to species management in Scotland.  For more information, visit www.swt.org.uk. 
2. Scottish Wildlife Trust is the largest voluntary body working for all the wildlife of Scotland, representing more than 35,000 members who care for wildlife and the environment. Scottish Wildlife Trust seeks to raise public awareness of threatened habitats and species and manages over 120 reserves Scotland-wide.
3. Directions: On Foot
Satrosphere is 10 minutes walk from the city centre. From the Castlegate, head along Justice Street and then into Park Street. Continue along Park Street then into Constitution Street. Satrosphere is situated on the left hand side of the street.
By Bus
From Union Street take bus number 13A which will take you along Links road where you can get off at the stop between Satrosphere and Transition Extreme. Alternatively, take the number 14 from town and get off on Park Street close to the turning to Constitution Street then continue the remaining short distance on foot.
By Rail
Aberdeen is on the East Coast main line and Satrosphere is approximately a 20 minute walk from the station.
By Car
Centrally located near Aberdeen’s Fun Beach – with plenty of free parking adjacent to the centre. Head towards the Esplanade and follow the brown and white tourism signs to Satrosphere.
From the city centre, follow Union Street as it veers left into King Street. At the first traffic lights turn right (East North Street) and approach large roundabout where you turn first left into Park Street. Take first right into Constitution Street. Satrosphere is at the far end on the left hand side.
Satrosphere Science Centre
The Tramsheds
179 Constitution Street
Aberdeen
AB24 5TU
4.Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is the Scottish Government’s statutory advisor on the conservation, enhancement, enjoyment, understanding and sustainable use of the natural heritage. For further information on SNH, please visit www.snh.org.uk.  SNH is a funding partner of the project. 
5. Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) serves as the forestry directorate of the Scottish Government, advising on and implementing forestry policy and managing the national forest estate.  FCS is ensuring that the national forest estate plays its part in delivering the aims of project Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels.