The Furness College virtual welder (one of only five in the country) proved a big attraction for primary and secondary school pupils at the Kendal Big Bang event. Also inspired to have a go was Peter Hensman supported by his wife Claire Hensman, the Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria.
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