Two hundred teenage girls from across Somerset and Bristol are being encouraged to consider a career in science and technology today.

Weston's Hans Price Academy is hosting their yearly event Skirting Science for Year 9 girls from eight schools in the region.

It's in partnership with North Somerset Learning Exchange and the women's rights group Soroptimist International.

Co-organiser - and the school's Head of Science - Anne Graham says the girls will take part in a choice of hands-on workshops:

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