We hope you had a great half term and really enjoyed the queens jubilee!

Want to feature in our Autumn Newsletter? Send us a science related article in! If we use your article you will receive a £25 M&S Voucher!

 Labexpert UK Training Workshops

 

Dates  

10th July CITY AND ISLINGTON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE, 283 - 309 GOS WELL ROAD, ANGEL , LOND N , EC1V 7LA

12th July  King Charles Secondary School, Hill Grove House, Comberton rd, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XA

 

Timstar are proud to announce that they are sponsoring Labexpert UK Training Workshops! Free 1,000 Starclub points! Timstar's Area Manager Gary D'Cruz will be attending this event. A great chance for you to have a catch up with Gary and ask any queries about our products that you may have!

The programme will focus on Chemical Storage which will include factors affecting the storage of chemicals, the law, location and type of stores and chemical storage groups.
Hands-on training session on how best to use the Labexpert UK Chemical & Equipment
Stock Software, open discussion on advantages / disadvantages of computerized systems.

PLACES ARE LIMITED — BOOK EARLY!

TO BOOK A PLACE PLEASE EMAIL info@labexpert.co.uk
All enquiries on 07799504658 or email chris@labexpert.co.uk
Cost £60.00
Cost includes Lunch and Refreshments

FREE Goody Bag worth £50 with all orders over £500! Quote- GB12 when ordering!

You could win £100 worth of science equipment if you enter the guess the Graham competition - http://ping.fm/wr62B

Please feel free to leave a review on any products you bought on our website. Positive or negative, we want your views!

Over 25% off all our Stock Clearance products when quoting SP04 in the checkout area! http://www.timstar.co.uk/Category/0/Stock_Clearance.html

Did you know...That a field of soya beans produces 13 times more protein than an equivalent field used to graze cattle for meat.

Have you taken part in Timstar's wordsearch competition- Simply print off the worsearch, fill in and send back to us!http://ping.fm/gM9MJ

At Timstar we have a glut of Graham’s’ working here, simply pair up who does what and you could win…10,000 Starclub points = £100!http://ping.fm/PdoRm

Timstar's 2012 -2013 catalogue should be with you now! If you havent received your copy please email: sales@timstar.co.uk

Only three days left to place your order to pay the 2011 - 2012 catalogue lower prices!

Claim your FREE Timstar goodies! A goody bag packed full of FREE equipment worth £50 on all orders over £500!

Place your order before the 30th April 2012 and you will pay the 2011 - 2012 catalogue lower prices!

Unfortunately, there is an error on the Summer Edition 2012 Wordsearch competition. Please disregard BICONVEX LENSES from competition entry. Apologies to those customers who have been searching in vain!

Place your order before 30th April 2012 and enjoy 2011 - 2012 catalogue prices. http://ping.fm/AbUMO

Let Timstar help put a spring back in your step with our GUESS the GRAHAM competition prize draw. http://ping.fm/ixfCR

Congratulations to Huddersfield University, they have won Timstar's Easter prize draw!

Timstar hopes you all had a Happy Easter!

Last day to place your order to receive FREE Mini Eggs and to be entered into Timstar's prize draw!

Only a week left to place your orders to receive FREE mini eggs and to be entered into Timstar's prize draw!

Place your order before Easter to receive mini eggs and to automatically be entered into Timstar's Easter Prize Draw!

FREE Mini Eggs with every order placed -
for two weeks only! (26th March - 5th April)! www.timstar.co.uk

Did you know... At a depth of 30,000ft under the sea, the pressure is equal to one tonne balanced on a postage stamp!

Congratulations to Patsy from Stafford Grammar School. She has won the spring wordsearch competition and will receive a £25 M&S Voucher!

ASE SLC North West Science CPD Conference

When: Sat, 10 March, 10:00 – 16:00

 

Where: Science Learning Centre North West - Didsbury Site (Manchester) (map)

 

Description: Our Senior Area Manager Jean Davies will be attending this event. A great chance for you to catch up or meet her and ask her any questions you may have! Returning by popular demand, the Association for Science Education in collaboration with the Science Learning Centre North West bring to you the 2012 North West Science CPD Conference. The 2011 conference became fully booked within just two weeks of advertising so BOOK NOW via the SLC website to avoid disappointment!
http://www.ase.org.uk/conferences/north-west-science-cpd-conference/
Workshops will be allocation on a first come, first served basis. Please indicate your four workshop choices when booking.
 

Workshops include:
•It's Not Fair - We all know how to do fair tests, and so do our children. But how much do we know about the other types of science enquiry?
•Fun Practical Activities in Primary Science - What you need at the start of a lesson is something short, simple and dramatic which makes the class think. This demonstration gives you loads of ideas using household items and chemicals.
•Developing Scientific Literacy: Socratic Discussion - Encouraging students talk and discussion of controversial issues.

Timstar look forward to seeing you!

 

ASE Scotland Annual Conference 2012

When: 2 – 3 Mar 2012

 

Where: Crieff Hydro Hotel, Perthshire. (map)

 

Description: Our Area Manager Lucienne McCallum will be attending this event. A great chance for you to meet a representative of Timstar and to ask any questions you may have! 'Celebrating Excellence in Science', is the focus of this year's ASE Scotland Annual Conference. Featuring a range of exhibitions and sessions, including a keynote address from Gillian Cooke, Scottish athlete, World champion bobsledder and Winter Olympian. 

 

Workshops will include: 

* Biology experiments made easy.

* Developing independent learning through the use of plants. 

* Science through play. There will also be a family day with free hands-on activities such as: 

* Interactive hands-on playthings. 

* Experiments to have fun and get messy. 

* A cosmic show. Delegate Packages SC12 Programme image The Conference Package Deal (Only £240 ASE members/ £290 Non members/ £200 Student Member) includes: 

* Conference registration fees 

* Refreshments (Fri/Sat inclusive) 

* Lunches (Fri/Sat inclusive) 

* Gala Dinner and Ceilidh 

* Overnight accommodation Non-residential Options: Friday or Saturday Day Delegate Rate (Only £70 ASE members/ £100 Non members/ £50 Student Member) 

 

For more information or to book online visit: http://www.ase.org.uk/ase-regions/scotland/events/2012/03/02/525/ 

 

We look Forward to seeing you!

Congratulations to Green Bank School in Sefton. They have won the Happy New Year competition, winning 10,000 starclub points!

Thanks to everyone who entererd our Happy New Competition! This competition has now closed. The lucky winner will be announced on monday!

Closing Date for Happy New Year Competition is on Friday! Last chance to get your entries in...You could win 10,000 Starclub points/£100 worth of science equipment! http://ping.fm/2Zweg

Need more info about specific science related resources? Look no further and check out our technical support zone! http://ping.fm/vErx3

Yiu could win 10,000 starclub points! Two weeks left to enter our happy new year competition! http://ping.fm/uhjml

Do you know the stockcodes of the products you want to buy? If so check out our fast track buy area- http://ping.fm/fnV7t

Use the Timstar website for 5% DISCOUNT and FREE delivery on orders over £75! http://www.timstar.co.uk/

FREE COURSE- STEM Clubs CPD: Wednesday 8th February, 4.30 - 6.30 The Warwick School, Redhill, Surreyhttp://ping.fm/eJytO

Timstar are proud to announce that some of our equipment featured in "How to Cook Like Heston" on Channel 4! Check it out- http://ping.fm/HvIIP

Timstar would like to wish all of our customers a very Happy New Year! Make sure you check out our New Year Competition- http://ping.fm/FSbyF

The Timstar Team would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! :)

CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN- please note from the 16/12/11, web orders are still welcome but payment will not be taken until 03/01/12

WANTED! Export Coordinator- Find out more by clicking on the following link- http://ping.fm/UBeHd

Sign up to our newsletter packed with interesting science articles, technical queries, wordsearch and lots more! Email- science@timstar.co.uk

Have you used our Technical Support zone? Full of queries about science related products! http://ping.fm/QZi9N

Take part in our termly competition and send us your photos of an interesting experiment you participated in to: science@timstar.co.uk

We want your feedback to make your experience with Timstar a better one- http://ping.fm/WUPDH

Have you seen our new website? Order online and gain 5% off your order! www.timstar.co.uk

Timstar are going to numerous exhibitions next year and will be giving a few goodies away. What would you prefer a LED torch keyring or an icescraper!?

MICROBIOLOGY PROMOTIONAL OFFER- 10% OFF quote BL11! Click the link to view the products on offer!http://www.timstar.co.uk/Category/0/Special_offers.html

Timstars NEW website has gone live! Check it out to find our new technical support, tea break, fast track, and other exciting zones!http://ping.fm/v3wbD

Did you know the sun rises only once a year in the North Pole, it gets higher each day until the autumn equinox then it begins to fall.

Did you know...Bananas are great water purifiers- By mincing banana peel it can remove toxins like Lead and Copper and can be used effectively up to 11 times.

Did you know…. Spring travels at a rate of about half a mile per hour in the UK. So from Land’s end to John O’Groats it officially takes 8 weeks for spring to get there!

Looking for Bacteria & Fungi Cultures? Take a look at this - http://ping.fm/C5t9l

Timstar hope you have settled back into school and hope you had a great summer!

NEW Benchmark Brochure out SOON. Full of INNOVATIVE, EXCLUSIVE science resources! for more info or to request yours email science@timstar.co.uk

Check out this really interesting article on - A surge in the number of teenagers studying science and maths is being put down to the “Brian Cox effect”. http://ping.fm/xEwAK

Since the launch of the catalogue in May, we have been made aware of errors in our catalogue. We apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused our customers.
http://ping.fm/WL3W8

Timstar are pleased to announce we are now providing a range of science resources- http://ping.fm/JQ385

Get all of your science equipment NOW ready for the new School term to start in September. Special orders are welcome!

Only a matter of weeks before most schools break up....get your last orders in.

Timstar are attending the Maths Exhibition at Warwick University on the 13th - 14th July. Introducing a brand new range of Maths products from Timstar!

View a demonstration of our uLog- http://ping.fm/Q6aHh

Try out a FREE demo of Let's Investigate Online (A suite of stimulating resource material and equipment for aiding science teaching in primary schools) on: http://ping.fm/ThIRU

Check our innovative range of Benchmark products http://ping.fm/pHux7

Order from our website and receive 5% discount off any product!

REMINDER: Institute of Physics held on 9th June 2011 at Rugby School, Warickshire, CV22 5DW. For more information contact Julie Davies- julie@timstar.co.uk

Call up our customer service team on 01270 250459 to redeem your Starclub points to gain FREE science resources!

Haven't seen The Timstar Team in a while? Take a look at all the events we are exhibiting at in June and July: http://ping.fm/TotnY

Take a look at all our new products on our website. Also ALL NEW prices are live on website!

Spend just £500 from Timstars NEW catalogue and receive a goody bag worth £50!

700 NEW products now on the Timstar website!

WANTED- Technical sales advisor! Find out more details by visitinghttp://ping.fm/wyQQR

ORDER FROM THE NEW 2011-12 CATALOGUE
to claim your FREE TIMSTAR GOODIES! A GOODY BAG FULL OF FREE EQUIPMENT WORTH £50
ON ALL ORDERS OVER £500!

The NEW 2011-2012 TIMSTAR CATALOGUE IS OUT NOW! to request yours please contact: sales@timstar.co.uk

The Timstar Team would like to wish you a Happy Easter and hope your enjoying the Easter Break!

Don't forgot to watch the LAST episode of Jamie's Dream School on Wednesdsay 13th April on channel 4 at 9pm. Timstar supplied the majority of the Science equipment seen in the school!

National Science and Engineering Week

Timstar was proud to support National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) in March. NSEW broke their record for the number of separate organisations who have registered their events and activities as part of the week.

The UK’s widest grassroots celebration of the sciences and engineering. With the theme of communication. Thousands of events and activities in all types of venues showed how science and engineering relate to your everyday life, from intimate café discussions and shopping centre science busking to city-wide science festivals.

As part of supporting National Science and Engineering week Timstar contributed 60 prizes for a prize draw all relating to the theme communication. Prizes in the prize draw consisted of Optics Communication Kits, Fibre Optics Torches and Tin Phone Sets!

Congratulations to the 60 schools who won these prizes we hope you find them fun and engaging!

For more information about the week and to still take part online please visit:

http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/web/NSEW/

Experienced our service recently? Happy with the products? We want your comments! Please email: science@timstar.co.uk

Have you heard about our "LETS INVESTIGATE ONLINE"? 12 month access for ONLY £99! to find out more visit: http://ping.fm/i45Z9

At Timstar we have had a very exciting month! Some of our equipment
is appearing on Jamie Oliver's Dream School!

Jamie Oliver's Dream School is appearing on your screen on the 2nd of March at 9pm! Jamie Oliver brings together some of Britain's most inspirational individuals to see if they can persuade 20 young people who've left school with little to show for the experience to give education a second chance.

Timstar provided the majority of the equipment used by Robert Winston to teach science at the Dream School. This included LogIT data loggers and Ken-a-Vision microscopes. At the Dream school Timstar provided a service in which we showed the advisory teacher how to use the equipment whilst the house was still being converted to a temporary school/film studio!


To view a clip about Jamie's Dream School and to find out more
information about the programme visit:
http://ping.fm/zJMnz

Each of Jamie's lessons will be uploaded on to Youtube.

Have you got your Ruben's Tube?
Have a look at our demonstration on http://ping.fm/mPw7x

ORDER ONLINE AT: http://ping.fm/21HG1

you can also view a range of Timstar's NEW products!

"The Service to Science education". Get your science equipment NOW!

Timstars science education equipment catalogue is out NOW!

We NOW accept INTERNATIONAL orders!

Please confirm your name and address so we can send you a copy to export@timstar.co.uk

View Timstar's products by visiting our Website on:
http://ping.fm/qFxLf

ON OFFER!
Gauzes (slightly rusty condition)

Size: 150mm and 123mms

Sold in packs of 5.

Prices only 150mm: £1.48!
125mm: £1.23!

If your interested please contact:

science@timstar.co.uk

VIEW OUR NEW ULOG BENCHMARK PRODUCT!

http://ping.fm/rctDy

Fun-da-mental Science at The Science Learning Centre

Another date for your diaries from Timstar!

Our team at Timstar will be attending another event next month.

This will be Fun-da-mental Science at The Science Learning Centre Southampton on Saturday 19th March 2011.

A great opportunity to see samples of our science equipment, get to talk to ourselves and also find out the latest information about various pieces of science equipment.

This popular annual science event is the culmination of National Science & Engineering Week in the South East and is jointly organised by ASE Southern Counties and Science Learning Centre South East.

For more information about the event and to secure your place by downloading a booking form please visit:
http://ping.fm/HQRPO
We look forward to seeing you there!

Demo evening at the Warwick School
An event not to be missed!
Our team at Timstar will be attending a demo evening at Warick School, Redhill on Monday 7 March, 4:00- 6:00 p.m.
An event for school and college Science Teachers and Science Technicians (from schools and colleges covering Key Stages 2-5) to come and view and try the latest educational science equipment and resources.
A great opportunity for local Surrey schools and any other school that are interested to come along to see a sample of equipment that is available from Timstar. It also gives you the opportunity to talk to ourselves and keep up to date with the latest science equipment.

If you would like to attend this event and know other collegues that are interested to please contact: Allan Hopkins, The Warwick School ; Email ; hop@warwick.surrey.sch.uk
Please use the words School Science Demo as the subject of your email.
We look forward to seeing you at this event!

http://ping.fm/iX4G5

BETT Success!

A couple of weeks ago our team at Timstar went to BETT Exhibition. All of us at Timstar would like to say a huge thankyou to the people who visited our stand at BETT and also for the people who travelled especially to see us!

I'm sure you will agree a great day had by all and also what a busy show it was! We
hope we got to speak to yourselves if not dont hesitate to give us a quick call!

To view highlights of the show visit and for more information about the success of the show visit:
http://www.bettshow.com/
Thanks, Timstar

About us

Timstar is a family owned company founded by the previous owner Tim Wilton-Morgan in 1970 while he was still at school! Tim started supplying schools with living and preserved materials, aided in the deliveries by his mother & father. His wife, Sue, joined him in the business in 1994.  From humble beginnings in a shed close to Oulton Park racetrack, Timstar moved to a semi-detached poultry barn, then to a former airfield, then to a new industrial unit in the centre of Crewe and lastly to purpose designed premises to suit our requirements. Timstar has evolved into a company that supplies all manner of science teaching equipment resources and services. We are now researching the prospects for new premises to accommodate our predicted future expansion.

Following a period of sustained growth and the introduction in December 2005 of a new team of Technical Sales Advisors, who are the cream of their profession, Phil Tomlinson was appointed as Managing Director in January 2006 to assist in managing the growth and ensure our service to customers remained the best it could be. Phil grew up in the education business as his father Sir Mike is a former head of Ofsted.

 

In 2006 we acquired the rights to the Nicholl Education range of products. These UK designed and manufactured products provide a unique and innovative offering. 2007 saw the acquisition of Finlayson Scientific, a family business based in the North East. This allowed greater penetration into this region, and retained the family service that Finlayson customer's enjoyed.

 

In 2009 Tim retired passing on ownership to The Wall family Enterprise. Timstar retains its independance whilst benefitting from being part of a successful group of companies. The Wall Family Enterprise is a family owned business committed to providing the funding and autonomy required to allow their businesses flourish.

NEW! Ruben's TUBE!

Our new product! A video produced by ourselves!

Timstar- NEW to blogging!

Background info about ourselves-Timstar is the premier supplier of laboratory and educational products and services to schools in the UK. We pride ourselves on our service, excellent stock availability and keen pricing. Feel free to browse this site which will be continually updated to bring you special offers and news. The product categories on the left will allow you to navigate our extensive product range and order online. Click here to see how to order and register.  Registered customers can build up a wishlist of items and check their current Starclub points balance.

 

Receive an automatic 5% discount on all orders placed online! 

 

 

Whatever your requirements: Timstar is here to provide

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"Service to Science Education"