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Local firefighter honored for Astronomy work

Local firefighter honored for Astronomy work
12th April 2025
A passionate stargazer and community educator was honoured yesterday (11th April) in Manchester. Ross Hockham, founder of the Milton Keynes based charity UK Astronomy, received a Doctor of the University degree from The Open University in recognition of his outstanding public service in astronomy education and outreach....
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UK Astronomy has been shortlisted for the Bucks Spark Awards

UK Astronomy has been shortlisted for the Bucks Spark Awards
16th November 2024
Celebrating Bucks Arts, Heritage & Culture - Buckinghamshire Culture is excited to present the first ever Bucks Spark Awards created to showcase and celebrate arts, heritage and cultural achievements delivered by fantastic, hard-working organisations and voluntary groups. Uk Astronomy has been shortlisted in the Best Cultural Event category...
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Young Author Aston Smith Shines on BBC Radio Northampton

Young Author Aston Smith Shines on BBC Radio Northampton
21st February 2024
In an enlightening conversation with Annabel Amos on BBC Radio Northampton today, 11-year-old prodigy author Aston Smith returned to the studio to update listeners about his journey as an author...
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Student's Stargazing Books are out of this World

Student's Stargazing Books are out of this World
12th December 2023
Northampton Academy is proud to support Year 7 student Aston, a published author of two astronomy books aimed at children. Aston, who lives with ADHD and Autism, wrote his first book, 'The Solar System', during lockdown when he was just eight years old...
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Inspiring film produced by Milton Keynes based charity nominated for prestigious award

Inspiring film produced by Milton Keynes based charity nominated for prestigious award
23rd November 2023
A short film produced by Milton Keynes based charity, UK Astronomy, has been nominated for a major award at the 'Oscars' of charity film.

'Follow Your Dreams' is a five-minute inspirational video tracing the remarkable journey of Ross Hockham, who transformed his passion for astronomy into the award-winning UK Astronomy charity....
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Bucks Charity founder at Buckingham Palace today

Bucks Charity founder at Buckingham Palace today
9th May 2023
As well as being a London Firefighter, Ross Hockham has dedicated the last 9 years to running the charity UK Astronomy. He's now been recognised as a Community Champion by the King and Queen Consort...
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Milton Keynes charity founder nominated 'Coronation Champion'

Milton Keynes charity founder nominated 'Coronation Champion'
25th April 2023
The Founder of UK Astronomy has been recognised by Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort as part of the official Coronation celebrations in conjunction with Royal Voluntary Service...
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Exciting new planetarium dome coming to Milton Keynes to bring the night sky to life

Exciting new planetarium dome coming to Milton Keynes to bring the night sky to life
9th January 2023
A new planetarium dome is coming to Milton Keynes to educate and delight people about night skies. The dome will be inflatable and entirely portable, meaning it can be hired for schools, events and libraries...
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Prime Minister recognises UK Astronomy Founder, Ross Hockham, as an outstanding individual volunteer!

Prime Minister recognises UK Astronomy Founder, Ross Hockham, as an outstanding individual volunteer!
4th July 2022
Ross has been running UK Astronomy tirelessly since 2014 - and now he's received praise from our very own Prime Minister in recognition of his hard work and dedication as an individual making a positive change and inspiring others in his community...
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Astronomy teacher over the moon after receiving award for charity work in Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire

Astronomy teacher over the moon after receiving award for charity work in Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire
5th October 2021
Firefighter Ross takes portable telescopes to schools, community groups and care homes to promote beauty of stargazing...
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