Brit inventors unite

Do you have what it takes to invent the must-have gadget of the Noughties? Or would you draw a blank at the first step?

This weekend the Barbican will be packed with would-be and experienced inventors showing off their creations at The British Invention Show.

From the daft to the damn right ingenious — there’s plenty to keep your brain ticking over... Ever thought your dog needed some boots? Look no further than Douglas Buchanan’s Boots for Dogs! Fed up with getting your dinner on the table and finding it has gone cold? You’ll be needing the Self-heating crockery. Our favourite? The Varyflush toilet. This nifty system flushes only the exact amount of water required to flush away the, um… contents of the pan. In the long run this invention could save householders up to 23 tonnes of water per year (that’s a saving of £50 off your water bill) and save the UK 88 thousand million gallons of water.

On top of all the fascinating inventions you’ll be able to find out which clever inventor will be going home with the Invention of The Year prize.

White coats at the ready guys…

The British Invention Show, The Barbican Exhibition Centre,
Exhibition Hall One, London, EC2, Fri — Sat 10am — 7pm, Sun 10am — 5pm, £10 on the door.