Antibiotics Unearthed Citizen Science Project: Brecon Beacons
09 Aug - 10 Aug - Garwnant Visitor Centre, Brecon Beacons, Merthyr Tydfil
As part of Antibiotics Unearthed we are running a Citizen Science Project. The aim is to engage the public, through a practical-based soil activity, with the global issue of antimicrobial resistance and address some of the challenges associated with the discovery of novel antibiotics. A series of ‘pop-up’ events will take place at locations across the UK in 2016.
Overview
At the Brecon Beacons, we will be setting up at the Garwnant Visitor Centre. On arrival at the stand, the public will be able to take part in some activities about the search for antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. Then, people interested in contributing will be given a sample pot to take on their walk around the forest, to collect a sample and then follow their results.
Keep track of what is happening by following us on Twitter at @MicrobioSoc or on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/antibioticsunearthed
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How to find us
The location of this event is Garwnant Visitor Centre, Merthyr Tydfil
.Garwnant Visitor Centre is situated just off the A470, five miles north of Merthyr Tydfil.
Parking
There is a charge for onsite parking to help towards the upkeep of the site.
Public transport
The nearest train station is in Merthyr Tydfil, 6.9 miles away.
The local bus service that passes the site is the T4 Merthyr to Brecon.
The Beacons Bus also passes the site and operates during the summer.
For more details of public transport, visit Traveline Cymru.
The Taff Trail passes through Garwnant on its way from Cardiff to Brecon. This is a multi-purpose route for cyclists and walkers. The section that passes through Garwnant is more sutiable for walking than cycling.