Great Dunmow cub scouts took part in an evening of experiments, electricity and learning organised by National Grid.
The event, run by Mad Science, was attended by 40 cub scouts aged eight to 11. The cub scouts learnt the basics of electricity through interactive demonstrations, and the evening also contributed to their Cubs Scientist Activity Badge.
Aron Hester-Low, from the cub scouts, said: "The cub scouts had an amazing time at this Mad Science event, with every single child putting their hand up to get involved in the experiments.
"We’d like to thank National Grid and Mad Science for organising this event, and giving the cub scouts an evening, they won’t soon forget."
National Grid and its specialist contractor Englobe are currently remediating a former gasworks site on Mill Lane in Great Dunmow.
The evening therefore included a 10-minute presentation by National Grid on safety around building sites.
National Grid aims to provide opportunities in the communities where they work, particularly for children and young people.
An important aspect of the National Grid's community involvement is to inspire the next generation to take an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
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Tom Keighley land regeneration adviser at National Grid, said: "The session was a great opportunity for the children to learn more about science, and provided an interactive way for them to engage with safety around construction sites too.
"The children were so excited, it was amazing to see and great to be part of.
"We hope that the children came away from the event curious to learn more about science, both in and out of school.
"We are undertaking work in Great Dunmow to clean up the former gasworks site which covers land owned by National Grid, Cadent and Uttlesford District Council."
Mad Science is a worldwide organisation providing educational and entertaining science experiences for kids, which was first founded in Quebec, Canada in 1985.
They offer workshops, school assemblies and a sustainability lab to help educate and spread awareness of climate change.
For more information on the Essex branch of the organisation, visit https://www.facebook.com/mad.scienceessex/.
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