First Light at Jodrell Bank

First Light will transform Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre into a world-class visitor attraction and a new national heritage destination.

[First Light at Jodrell Bank @FirstLightatJB]

As funding for First Light is confirmed, we’re sending a HUGE thank you to all of our supporters. To our visitors & volunteers, colleagues & communities, schools & stargazers, family explorers & future scientists and to all the National Lottery players -thank you!

[First Light at Jodrell Bank @FirstLightatJB]

World TV link-up and better radio-phones may be coming – archive, 16 May 1959 https://t.co/nGvy8Tvjov

[Jamie Sloan @jamiepsloan]

Come find me in Manchester Central Library until 4pm, to find out about the incredible heritage of @jodrellbank! @mcrhistfest @FirstLightatJB @HLFNorthWest

[Jodrell Bank @jodrellbank]

We're celebrating #VolunteersWeek by sending a big thank you to all the volunteers that support us here at Jodrell Bank. Find out more about the great work they do here: https://t.co/jCgfXpFPQu @heritagelottery @FirstLightatJB @MaccAstroSoc @MaccWildlife @NWFungusGroup @FernBPS

[Jodrell Bank @jodrellbank]

You can now read our World Heritage Site nomination document online at https://t.co/70CTq5PgTL

[First Light at Jodrell Bank @FirstLightatJB]

Find out more about our @heritagelottery funded First Light Project, including plans and project news, on our website here: https://t.co/QJWFggd6nA

[Jodrell Bank @jodrellbank]

Half Term starts tomorrow! Visit the Discovery Centre for @amazedbyscience. There's plenty to explore including #OperationEarth activities, beekeeping demonstrations, live science shows, telescope walking tours and lots more! See you soon... https://t.co/Lz1LbTDHlF

[The University of Manchester News @UoMNews]

#1: Jodrell visit. Top story this week: The Prime Minister delivers a major science policy speech at @JodrellBank
https://t.co/brzzEC28kG

[Hassell @HASSELL_Studio]

Funding of @FirstLightatJB will enable Jodrell Bank Observatory "to continue to inspire scientists in Britain for generations to come," said UK Prime Minister Theresa May https://t.co/4tYMQIHDAE

[The University of Manchester News @UoMNews]

.@_TeresaAnderson has spoken about the launch of @FirstLightatJB on @bbcnwt - earlier this week, @10DowningStreet announced that £16.1 million from @heritagelottery and @DCMS had been awarded to the new development at @JodrellBank https://t.co/GFq0qp9EaO

[The University of Manchester News @UoMNews]

Here's a bit more information and some new pictures from the Prime Minister's visit to @jodrellbank today where she announced funding for the new @FirstLightatJB visitor centre: https://t.co/brzzEC28kG

[The University of Manchester @OfficialUoM]

@jodrellbank Prime Minister @Theresa_May at @JodrellBank today:
“It’s great to be here at this iconic home of British innovation to personally congratulate the team on this funding award, which will enable Jodrell Bank to continue to inspire scientists in Britain for generations to come.”

[The National Lottery Heritage Fund @HeritageFundUK]

.@10DowningStreet: “It’s great to be here at this iconic home of British innovation to personally congratulate the team on this funding award" #NationalLottery @jodrellbank

[The University of Manchester News @UoMNews]

Funding from @heritagelottery and @DCMS is to create a spectacular new gallery building at @jodrellbank https://t.co/M9D5Lwzvoa

[The University of Manchester News @UoMNews]

Great news as @jodrellbank Observatory is confirmed as the UK's 2019 World Heritage nomination! 🔭📡
https://t.co/f7aEAZtVB7 https://t.co/9nQVMCDKGA

[bluedot @bluedotfestival]

One giant leap for bluedot 2018. @ChemBros, @theflaminglips, @futureislands, Blue Planet in Concert performed by @the_halle & more launch into @jodrellbank 19.20.21.22 July 2018.

LIKE & RT for the chance to win 2 x weekend tickets.
Tickets on sale 12PM > https://t.co/r9PsTLrkCt

[bluedot @bluedotfestival]

First transmission for bluedot 2018 incoming. 25.01.17. 9AM.

Tune into @BBC6Music from 7:40AM for the exclusive. Tickets on sale from 12pm tomorrow.

19.20.21.22 July 2018.

#discoverthebluedot

[The National Lottery Heritage Fund @HeritageFundUK]

Today's the day! Happy #HeritageTreasures day! We can’t wait to see all of your wonderful picks. Post your fave heritage on social media using the hashtag and let us know why you’ve chosen it https://t.co/787iA9FZBX

[The University of Manchester @OfficialUoM]

In mid June we also celebrated the 60th anniversary of @jodrellbank's Lovell Telescope being put into powered operation.

[Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington @candwep]

£20m @jodrellbank heritage centre set for green light: https://t.co/AQJsd7CCai