Budding scientists took part in a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and maths) session which was filmed by the BBC.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Children in Saffron Walden took part in colourful science experimentsChildren in Saffron Walden took part in colourful science experiments (Image: Sandra Beale)

The sessions, which are for babies, toddlers and primary school children, have been run for the past seven years by Sandra Beale from her home in Saffron Walden.

The Easter STEAM session, which took place earlier this month, was filmed and broadcast by the BBC, and was well attended by local children aged two to eight.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Sandra Beale hosted the STEAM session for children in Saffron WaldenSandra Beale hosted the STEAM session for children in Saffron Walden (Image: Sandra Beale)

Sandra said: "The experiments included the layers of the sea, oil slicks and marine life, magnetic suspension, coloured volcanoes and floating water."

Saffron Walden Reporter: Children took part in the STEAM sessions in Saffron WaldenChildren took part in the STEAM sessions in Saffron Walden (Image: Sandra Beale)

The sessions were started to entertain Sandra's middle child, who was nine months old at the time, and have grown over the last few years with some sessions held at Saffron Walden Museum and Cambridge Science Centre.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Children took part in the STEAM sessions in Saffron WaldenChildren took part in the STEAM sessions in Saffron Walden (Image: Sandra Beale)

Sessions take place every Monday from 9.30am to 10.30am, and on a Wednesday at 1pm to 2pm.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Children took part in the STEAM sessions in Saffron WaldenChildren took part in the STEAM sessions in Saffron Walden (Image: Sandra Beale)