THE wonderful world of science was opened up for parents and children at a fun day at John Ruskin School at Coniston in 1994.

There were displays from primary schools, John Ruskin students, businesses and other organisations on offer.

The day’s theme was science and technology working in Cumbria and was aimed at encouraging science in the county.

There was a chance for visitors to get their hands dirty with break-making and art workshops.

Cumbria Police showed how science can help in solving crime and fingerprints were taken.

Coniston Mountain Rescue Team demonstrated how equipment and technical knowledge are vital in saving lives.

And Patrick Harding, from Sheffield, gave the crowd some handy tips on which edible mushrooms make the best eating.

The newly-mown fields of John Ruskin School played host to a timeless scene in 1995 that could only mean England in the summertime.

It was the school’s gala day and featured canvas chairs under shady beeches, wide-brimmed hats, summer frocks and a vicar strolling contentedly through his flock.

Locals mingled with tourists and the temperature climbed into the 80s.

Traditional Lakeland crafts were on display from nearby High Yewdale farmer Jonny Birkett, who had brought a few woolly members of his flock and, forsaking the electric shears, gave then a cooling short back and sides using traditional clippers.

Representatives of Kirkby's Burlington Slae quarry gave a fascinated audience an insight into slate-splitting and dressing, while a magician kept youngsters entertained.

Throughout the afternoon the undoubted star of the show was Furness Dog Club with a fine demonstration of agility and obedience.

Dogs are always a sure-fire winner and the sight of family pets jumping through tyres and over hurdles kept an appreciative crowd amused.

Chrome glinted in the sun as members of Furness Motorcycle Club showed off their classic bikes and the afternoon was rounded off in fine style by Barrow's Sea Cadets band from TSS Sovereign.