PUPILS from a primary school interested in eventually following careers in science and technology-related subjects have paid a visit to Airedale Chemical in Cross Hills.

The company invited year four pupils from Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School for a day on site, as part of an ongoing partnership, which included them taking part in experiments and understanding the chemical industry. An effluent water process experiment was created to match the school’s current science curriculum. Other activities included the understanding of how penguins stay dry in water and how a whale’s blubber keeps warm. Teacher David Horton said: “It’s fantastic to see how inspired all the children are following the visit.”