We are excited to be once again hosting a fantastic day sharing interesting puzzles, maths, magic & science.
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire 
Saturday 22nd October
What is G4G?
Martin Gardner was an American writer who pioneered the field of recreational mathematics for many years. He died in 2010 and since then Gathering for Gardner (G4G) events have been held around the world, usually in October, to celebrate the types of pursuits he made popular. You can read more about these events at http://celebrationofmind.org
The focus is on sharing interesting things in the related fields of:
- mathematics,
- science,
- puzzles
- & magic
What happens at the celebration?
The day will include a series of 5-10 minute talks as well as the chance to browse various tables of interesting objects with the opportunity to play with a wide variety of 3D puzzles and have a go at various mathematical puzzles. Attendees are encouraged to contribute to the display tables or to give a talk.
What will be there?
Activities and display tables are expected to include 3D puzzles; mathematical origami; optical illusions; 3D printing; mathematical conundrums; challenge games (eg rush hour). The 2016 talks will be listed soon. The C4G COM Letchworth 2015 talks included:
- how to make impossible objects
- easy way to understand Tower of Hanoi
- how the Infinity puzzle was solved
- automata
- extreme puzzles
- magic
Interested in attending? Please let us know and we will send you an invitation. Please then RSVP so that we can update our numbers. Also, let us know if you would like to give a talk or contribute to the activities and displays.