BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Common Room - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Common Room X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Common Room REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220911 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220811T143321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T143445Z UID:5224-1662768000-1662854399@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Special Heritage Tours (Heritage Open Days event) DESCRIPTION:Experience a special tour of The Common Room building\, including a peek into the historic Arbitration Room! \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nExperience a special tour of The Common Room building\, including a peek into the Arbitration Room – a historic space usually not available for public view. \nThe Common Room is a venue and charity located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Built between 1869-1872\, our building has been home to the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (or ‘The Mining Institute’) ever since. Some of the region’s greatest pioneering minds like Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood met here to invent\, innovate and campaign for improved safety in the mines\, to protect miners\, and advise mine owners. \nInside the building lies centuries of history relating to the Great Northern Coalfield\, full of tales of engineering excellence and innovation. Our archive and collections span centuries of engineering\, geological\, mining and wider scientific history\, starting from the Industrial Revolution. \nDates\nSaturday 10th and Saturday 17th September 2022 \nTour times\n10:00am – 11:00am \n11:00am – 12:00pm \n1:00pm – 2:00pm \n2:00pm – 3:00pm \n3:00pm – 4:00pm \nBooking information\n\n*Everyone in your party must have their own tour ticket\, booked in advance of the tour.* \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. We suggest a donation of £5.00 per booking. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAdditional information\nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Attendees will be encouraged to wear a face covering (unless they have a medical exemption) where possible. We would appreciate it if attendees could complete a lateral flow test prior to attending\, and we kindly ask you do not attend if you have had a positive test result for COVID-19\, or are experiencing symptoms. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please email lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \n\nAbout Heritage Open Days\nHeritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture\, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage\, community and history. Stories are told\, traditions explored\, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE. \nFind out more at heritageopendays.org.uk URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/special-heritage-tours-heritage-open-days-event/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/04_WoodHall2021_HighResolution6462x3998.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220911 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220811T132013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T132125Z UID:5219-1662768000-1662854399@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Kids’ Bridge Building Challenge (Heritage Open Days event) DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the North East’s incredible engineering through our drop-in bridge-building challenges. Can you get the most out of your materials – like LEGO – to create the best bridge around? \n\nNewcastle is known for its many impressive and varied bridges; they are a huge part of the North East’s proud engineering heritage! This is your chance to walk in the footsteps of great engineers\, like Robert Stephenson and Dorothy Buchanan! \nBut what makes a good bridge? How can it be made strong? How are its materials made to work to their maximum potential? And can you get home without getting your feet wet? \nChoose your materials and challenges\, and try to create a structure of strength\, worthy of the river Tyne itself. \nDate and Timings\nSaturday 10 September: Drop-in between 10:00-12:30 and 13:00-16:00\nSaturday 17 September: Drop-in between 10:00-12:30 and 13:00-16:00 \nBooking information\nNo need to book! Just turn up during one of the times above. \nAdditional information\nLocation: The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ \nAbout Heritage Open Days\nHeritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture\, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage\, community and history. Stories are told\, traditions explored\, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE. \nFind out more at heritageopendays.org.uk URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/kids-bridge-building-challenge-heritage-open-days-event/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/bridge-building4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220903T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220903T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220816T160949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T160949Z UID:5229-1662228000-1662231600@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Public Talk: Exploring Environmental Safety in Underground Mining Throughout the Years DESCRIPTION:In this free public talk\, Bill Tonks C.Eng FIMMM will explore the ways in which the UK showed the world how to mine coal industrially\, then how to mine coal safely. Finally\, Bill will briefly discuss whether coal has any role in our future. \nIn his talk\, Bill will also uncover methods of observing\, analysing and improving underground environments even further\, by looking at how we can reduce long-term harmful particulates\, toxins\, and radon – a radioactive gas. \nThis talk will be hosted on the 170th anniversary of The Mining Institute’s first president\, Nicholas Wood’s inaugural address to members. Wood’s speech spoke specifically to ventilation\, alongside other methods in which the Institute would serve to protect and advise those working in the mining industry\, as well as providing one of the Institute’s most pertinent quotes: “There is no finality in science.” Wood’s speech will receive a moment of recognition on the evening. \nAbout Bill Tonks\nBill Tonks C.Eng FIMMM is a Chartered engineer with over 40 years’ experience in underground ventilation systems in mines and civil tunnels\, and is Director at Bill Tonks Ventilation Services Ltd. \nDate and Timings\nSaturday 3rd September 2022 \nTalk commences: 6:00pm \nEvent close: approx. 7:00pm \nGuests may visit our onsite 5|Quarter cafe bar prior and following the talk. Please note\, drinks may not be allowed in the Lecture Theatre during the talk. \nBooking information\nEach person attending must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and offers something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Lecture Theatre\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/public-talk-exploring-environmental-safety-in-underground-mining-throughout-the-years/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Game-Changers-thumbails17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220904 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082035Z UID:5067-1662163200-1662249599@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Do It the Safety Way! - Live Science and History Show DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – the Institute’s home since 1872.\nAbout ‘Do It the Safety Way!’\nThis Live Science and History show explores the deadly dangers of the dark underground. Learn how to keep yourself unpoisoned\, unsuffocated and unexploded from the perils of the pit\, with live demonstrations and artefacts from our archive! \nShow lasts approximately 45 minutes. \nRecommended ages 5+\, however younger children are welcome. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids’ meals when you purchase a full-price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply).\nDates\nTuesday 26th July\, Tuesday 2nd August\, Tuesday 9th August\, Tuesday 16th August\, Tuesday 23rd August\, Tuesday 30th August\, Saturday 3rd September \nShow Times\nTuesdays: 12:45pm – 1:30pm \nSaturday 3rd Sept: 12:45pm – 1:30pm\, 2:15pm – 3:00pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/do-it-the-safety-way-live-science-and-history-show/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220830T124500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220830T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082355Z UID:5065-1661863500-1661866200@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Do It the Safety Way! - Live Science and History Show DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – the Institute’s home since 1872.\nAbout ‘Do It the Safety Way!’\nThis Live Science and History show explores the deadly dangers of the dark underground. Learn how to keep yourself unpoisoned\, unsuffocated and unexploded from the perils of the pit\, with live demonstrations and artefacts from our archive! \nShow lasts approximately 45 minutes. \nRecommended ages 5+\, however younger children are welcome. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids’ meals when you purchase a full-price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply).\nDates\nTuesday 26th July\, Tuesday 2nd August\, Tuesday 9th August\, Tuesday 16th August\, Tuesday 23rd August\, Tuesday 30th August\, Saturday 3rd September \nShow Times\nTuesdays: 12:45pm – 1:30pm \nSaturday 3rd Sept: 12:45pm – 1:30pm\, 2:15pm – 3:00pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/do-it-the-safety-way-live-science-and-history-show-6/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220830 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220831 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082343Z UID:5087-1661817600-1661903999@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:'School of Rocks' Workshops DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – the Institute’s home since 1872.\nAbout School of Rocks\nLearn the reason and rhyme of rocks and get hands-on with all kinds of samples from our treasure trove of minerals! This interactive workshop allows children to learn a range of geological skills through games and activities\, to become a certified rock star! \nWorkshop lasts approximately 45 minutes- 1 hour. \nRecommended ages 5-13. \nEach child will receive a School of Rocks certificate at the end of the session. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids meals when you purchase a full price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply). \nDates\nTuesday 2nd August\, Tuesday 16th August\, Tuesday 30th August 2022 \nWorkshop Times\nMorning workshop: 11:00am – 12:00pm \nAfternoon workshop: 2:15pm – 3:15pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/school-of-rocks-workshops-3/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220823T124500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220823T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082326Z UID:5061-1661258700-1661261400@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Do It the Safety Way! - Live Science and History Show DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – the Institute’s home since 1872.\nAbout ‘Do It the Safety Way!’\nThis Live Science and History show explores the deadly dangers of the dark underground. Learn how to keep yourself unpoisoned\, unsuffocated and unexploded from the perils of the pit\, with live demonstrations and artefacts from our archive! \nShow lasts approximately 45 minutes. \nRecommended ages 5+\, however younger children are welcome. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids’ meals when you purchase a full-price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply).\nDates\nTuesday 26th July\, Tuesday 2nd August\, Tuesday 9th August\, Tuesday 16th August\, Tuesday 23rd August\, Tuesday 30th August\, Saturday 3rd September \nShow Times\nTuesdays: 12:45pm – 1:30pm \nSaturday 3rd Sept: 12:45pm – 1:30pm\, 2:15pm – 3:00pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/do-it-the-safety-way-live-science-and-history-show-5/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220824 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082314Z UID:5075-1661212800-1661299199@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:STAMP! - Print Workshops DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – the Institute’s home since 1872.\nAbout STAMP!\nKnowledge is power\, and sharing it is our mission. But how can you put knowledge in a box and share it with the world? How can you copy it over and over again? Welcome to the wonderful world of printing. Learn about our Archives\, see real printing plates and learn about how we might create a way to print books over\, and over again\, long before computers by making your own stamps. Make your mark with STAMP! \nSuitable for ages 7+. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids meals when you purchase a full price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply).\nDates\nTuesday 26th July\, Tuesday 9th August and Tuesday 23rd August 2022 \nWorkshop Times:\nMorning workshop: 11:00am – 12:00pm \nAfternoon workshop: 2:15pm – 3:15pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/stamp-print-workshops-3/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220821 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082301Z UID:5046-1660953600-1661039999@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:LEGO Mini Model Workshops DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer anniversary festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – the Institute’s home since 1872.\nAbout our LEGO Mini Model Workshops\nBuild your very own mini LEGO® models of some of the North East’s greatest engineering feats\, a giant beast from our fossil past\, or a rover and helicopter duo to explore the surface of Mars. \nSuitable for ages 5+\nModels you can build: \n– The Swing Bridge \n– Stephenson’s Rocket \n– The Electric Car \n– The Geordie Lamp \n– A wind turbine \n– The Perseverance Mars rover \n– The Ingenuity helicopter drone \nPlus our newest models: \n– The Turbinia\, fastest ship of its day \n– Arthropleura\, the ancient giant millipede \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids’ meals when you purchase a full-price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply\, offer must be redeemed on the date of your booking).\nDates\nSaturday 13th and Saturday 20th August \nWorkshop times\nWorkshop 1: 10:30am – 11:30am \nWorkshop 2: 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ \nLEGO is a registered trademark of the LEGO Group\, who do not endorse or sponsor \nthis event. URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/lego-mini-model-workshops-7/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220816T124500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220816T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082248Z UID:5059-1660653900-1660656600@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Do It the Safety Way! - Live Science and History Show DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – the Institute’s home since 1872.\nAbout ‘Do It the Safety Way!’\nThis Live Science and History show explores the deadly dangers of the dark underground. Learn how to keep yourself unpoisoned\, unsuffocated and unexploded from the perils of the pit\, with live demonstrations and artefacts from our archive! \nShow lasts approximately 45 minutes. \nRecommended ages 5+\, however younger children are welcome. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids’ meals when you purchase a full-price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply).\nDates\nTuesday 26th July\, Tuesday 2nd August\, Tuesday 9th August\, Tuesday 16th August\, Tuesday 23rd August\, Tuesday 30th August\, Saturday 3rd September \nShow Times\nTuesdays: 12:45pm – 1:30pm \nSaturday 3rd Sept: 12:45pm – 1:30pm\, 2:15pm – 3:00pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/do-it-the-safety-way-live-science-and-history-show-4/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220817 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082233Z UID:5085-1660608000-1660694399@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:'School of Rocks' Workshops DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – the Institute’s home since 1872.\nAbout School of Rocks\nLearn the reason and rhyme of rocks and get hands-on with all kinds of samples from our treasure trove of minerals! This interactive workshop allows children to learn a range of geological skills through games and activities\, to become a certified rock star! \nWorkshop lasts approximately 45 minutes- 1 hour. \nRecommended ages 5-13. \nEach child will receive a School of Rocks certificate at the end of the session. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids meals when you purchase a full price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply). \nDates\nTuesday 2nd August\, Tuesday 16th August\, Tuesday 30th August 2022 \nWorkshop Times\nMorning workshop: 11:00am – 12:00pm \nAfternoon workshop: 2:15pm – 3:15pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/school-of-rocks-workshops-2/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220814 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082219Z UID:5042-1660348800-1660435199@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:LEGO Mini Model Workshops DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer anniversary festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – the Institute’s home since 1872.\nAbout our LEGO Mini Model Workshops\nBuild your very own mini LEGO® models of some of the North East’s greatest engineering feats\, a giant beast from our fossil past\, or a rover and helicopter duo to explore the surface of Mars. \nSuitable for ages 5+\nModels you can build: \n– The Swing Bridge \n– Stephenson’s Rocket \n– The Electric Car \n– The Geordie Lamp \n– A wind turbine \n– The Perseverance Mars rover \n– The Ingenuity helicopter drone \nPlus our newest models: \n– The Turbinia\, fastest ship of its day \n– Arthropleura\, the ancient giant millipede \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids’ meals when you purchase a full-price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply\, offer must be redeemed on the date of your booking).\nDates\nSaturday 13th and Saturday 20th August \nWorkshop times\nWorkshop 1: 10:30am – 11:30am \nWorkshop 2: 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ \nLEGO is a registered trademark of the LEGO Group\, who do not endorse or sponsor \nthis event. URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/lego-mini-model-workshops-6/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220809T124500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220809T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T083444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T101938Z UID:5057-1660049100-1660051800@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Do It the Safety Way! - Live Science and History Show DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – home to the Institute and some of the region’s biggest ‘Game Changers’ since 1872.\nAbout ‘Do It the Safety Way!’\nThis Live Science and History show explores the deadly dangers of the dark underground. Learn how to keep yourself unpoisoned\, unsuffocated and unexploded from the perils of the pit\, with live demonstrations and artefacts from our archive! \nShow lasts approximately 45 minutes. \nRecommended ages 5+\, however younger children are welcome. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids’ meals when you purchase a full-price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply).\nDates\nTuesday 26th July\, Tuesday 2nd August\, Tuesday 9th August\, Tuesday 16th August\, Tuesday 23rd August\, Tuesday 30th August\, Saturday 3rd September \nShow Times\nTuesdays: 12:45pm – 1:30pm \nSaturday 3rd Sept: 12:45pm – 1:30pm\, 2:15pm – 3:00pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the Game Changers – individuals\, inventions and innovations – tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/do-it-the-safety-way-live-science-and-history-show-7/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220810 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T085312Z UID:5073-1660003200-1660089599@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:STAMP! - Print Workshops DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer anniversary festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – home to the Institute and some of the region’s biggest ‘Game Changers’ since 1872.\nAbout STAMP!\nKnowledge is power\, and sharing it is our mission. But how can you put knowledge in a box and share it with the world? How can you copy it over and over again? Welcome to the wonderful world of printing. Learn about our Archives\, see real printing plates and learn about how we might create a way to print books over\, and over again\, long before computers by making your own stamps. Make your mark with STAMP! \nSuitable for ages 7+. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids meals when you purchase a full price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply).\nDates\nTuesday 26th July\, Tuesday 9th August and Tuesday 23rd August 2022 \nWorkshop Times:\nMorning workshop: 11:00am – 12:00pm \nAfternoon workshop: 2:15pm – 3:15pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/stamp-print-workshops-2/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220802T124500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220802T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T085122Z UID:5055-1659444300-1659447000@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Do It the Safety Way! - Live Science and History Show DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer anniversary festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – home to the Institute and some of the region’s biggest ‘Game Changers’ since 1872.\nAbout ‘Do It the Safety Way!’\nThis Live Science and History show explores the deadly dangers of the dark underground. Learn how to keep yourself unpoisoned\, unsuffocated and unexploded from the perils of the pit\, with live demonstrations and artefacts from our archive! \nShow lasts approximately 45 minutes. \nRecommended ages 5+\, however younger children are welcome. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids’ meals when you purchase a full-price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply).\nDates\nTuesday 26th July\, Tuesday 2nd August\, Tuesday 9th August\, Tuesday 16th August\, Tuesday 23rd August\, Tuesday 30th August\, Saturday 3rd September \nShow Times\nTuesdays: 12:45pm – 1:30pm \nSaturday 3rd Sept: 12:45pm – 1:30pm\, 2:15pm – 3:00pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/do-it-the-safety-way-live-science-and-history-show-3/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220803 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T084914Z UID:5082-1659398400-1659484799@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:'School of Rocks' Workshops DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer anniversary festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – home to the Institute and some of the region’s biggest ‘Game Changers’ since 1872.\nAbout School of Rocks\nLearn the reason and rhyme of rocks and get hands-on with all kinds of samples from our treasure trove of minerals! This interactive workshop allows children to learn a range of geological skills through games and activities\, to become a certified rock star! \nWorkshop lasts approximately 45 minutes- 1 hour. \nRecommended ages 5-13. \nEach child will receive a School of Rocks certificate at the end of the session. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids meals when you purchase a full price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply). \nDates\nTuesday 2nd August\, Tuesday 16th August\, Tuesday 30th August 2022 \nWorkshop Times\nMorning workshop: 11:00am – 12:00pm \nAfternoon workshop: 2:15pm – 3:15pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/school-of-rocks-workshops/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220726T124500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220726T133000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T084805Z UID:5051-1658839500-1658842200@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Do It the Safety Way! - Live Science and History Show DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer anniversary festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – home to the Institute and some of the region’s biggest ‘Game Changers’ since 1872. \nAbout ‘Do It the Safety Way!’\nThis Live Science and History show explores the deadly dangers of the dark underground. Learn how to keep yourself unpoisoned\, unsuffocated and unexploded from the perils of the pit\, with live demonstrations and artefacts from our archive! \nShow lasts approximately 45 minutes. \nRecommended ages 5+\, however younger children are welcome. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids meals when you purchase a full price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply).\nDates\nTuesday 26th July\, Tuesday 2nd August\, Tuesday 9th August\, Tuesday 16th August\, Tuesday 23rd August\, Tuesday 30th August\, Saturday 3rd September \nShow Times\nTuesdays: 12:45pm – 1:30pm \nSaturday 3rd Sept: 12:45pm – 1:30pm\, 2:15pm – 3:00pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Lecture Theatre\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/do-it-the-safety-way-live-science-and-history-show-2/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220727 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T084647Z UID:5069-1658793600-1658879999@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:STAMP! - Print Workshops DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – home to the Institute and some of the region’s biggest ‘Game Changers’ since 1872.\nAbout STAMP!\nKnowledge is power\, and sharing it is our mission. But how can you put knowledge in a box and share it with the world? How can you copy it over and over again? Welcome to the wonderful world of printing. Learn about our Archives\, see real printing plates and learn about how we might create a way to print books over\, and over again\, long before computers by making your own stamps. Make your mark with STAMP! \nSuitable for ages 7+. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including the Game Changers exhibition\, The Common Room Brick by Brick LEGO® Model and The Wealth of the North. \nWhy not join us for lunch in our 5|Quarter café bar? Show proof of your booking for a discount on kids meals when you purchase a full price adult meal (Ts and Cs apply).\nDates\nTuesday 26th July\, Tuesday 9th August and Tuesday 23rd August 2022 \nWorkshop Times:\nMorning workshop: 11:00am – 12:00pm \nAfternoon workshop: 2:15pm – 3:15pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Wood Hall\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/stamp-print-workshops/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220717 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T082052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T084535Z UID:5036-1657929600-1658015999@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Heritage Tours with past presidents of the Mining Institute DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for our Game Changers summer anniversary festival\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – home to the Institute and some of the region’s biggest ‘Game Changers’ since 1872.\nAbout The Common Room Heritage Tours with past presidents of the Mining Institute\nExperience a unique tour of The Common Room which has been home to The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers since 1872; a membership organisation affiliated with some of the 19th century’s most eminent engineers. \nThese hour-long tours will be led by an actual past or current president of the Institute\, William Hogarth Bell or Steve Martin. Inside the building lies centuries of history relating to the Great Northern Coalfield\, full of tales of engineering excellence and innovation. This is your chance to discover this heritage from the perspective of a president. \nTickets are free\, however we recommend a voluntary donation of £5.00 per booking. The Common Room is a charity – the work we do to preserve our building and archive’s rich heritage and to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers would not be possible without your kind donations and the support of our funders. \nDate\nSaturday 16th July 2022 \nTour times\n10:00-11:00 – led by Steve Martin\, current President \n11:30-12:30 – led by Steve Martin\, current President \n13:00-14:00 – led by William ‘Bill’ Hogarth Bell\, past President \n14:30-15:30 – led by William ‘Bill’ Hogarth Bell\, past President \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request\, if you need to cancel your ticket. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information \nLocation: The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit https://thecommonroom-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/heritage-tours-with-past-presidents-of-the-mining-institute/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220717 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T081257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T124938Z UID:5034-1657929600-1658015999@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Game Changers: Summer Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:Join us FREE for a host of family-friendly activities and live music from a brass band\, at the Game Changers: Summer Extravaganza!\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis special day marks the first in a line of family-friendly events throughout the summer\, as part of our Game Changers summer anniversary festival! Join us FREE for a host of activities\, to celebrate 170 years of the Mining Institute\, and 150 years of our building – home to the Institute and some of the region’s biggest ‘Game Changers’ since 1872. \nWhat’s On\n\nPerformances from Backworth Colliery band – 11am\, 12:30pm and 1:45pm\n\n\nDrop-in LEGO ® engineering challenges – between 10am – 4pm\n\n\nDrop-in Papercraft & more – between 10am – 4pm\n\n\nUnique heritage tours of our building\, led by Past Presidents of the Mining Institute (must be booked separately and in advance. Click here to book)\n\n\nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will also open to the public on this day\, running between Saturday 16th July to mid-September (on select dates). The exhibition will uncover the Game Changers – individuals\, inventions and innovations – tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East.\n\nDate and Time\nSaturday 16th July\, drop-in between 10am – 4pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk. \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit thecommonroom.org.uk/about-the-common-room URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/game-changers-summer-extravaganza/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/GC-carousel-updated-e1655396628866.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220621T125750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T141809Z UID:5161-1656786600-1656792000@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:The Making of the Modern World - book launch and talk with Bill Lancaster DESCRIPTION:To celebrate our new publication\, ‘The Making of The Modern World’\, historian and author Bill Lancaster will deliver a free public talk.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\nTo celebrate our new publication\, ‘The Making of The Modern World’ – The history of The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers volume 1:1852-1942\, historian and author Bill Lancaster will deliver a free public talk titled ‘Nicholas Wood and George Elliot\, The First and Third Presidents: Great Men?’ \nIn this talk\, Bill will explore the first half-century of the Mining Institute through the lens of its two most important founder members Nicholas Wood\, the first President and Sir George Elliot\, the third. \nThough slightly different in age\, both came from similar backgrounds in terms of family and education. Both were central figures in the creation of the Institute\, shaping its fortunes and leaving behind a legacy that endured long after their deaths. Both Wood and Elliot could easily fit into the Samuel Smiles Pantheon of Victorian Great Men\, but they were very different in character: Wood the brilliant empirical engineer who can be rightly termed the ‘Third Stephenson’; Elliot the visionary whose business and political activities were globally important. \nDuring their stewardship of the Institute\, Neville Hall (now known as The Common Room) became the hub of international mining engineering\, and the myriad of innovations that cascaded from mining into the core industries of the second industrial revolution continue to shape the modern world… \nThe talk will be held 150 years to the day since members of the Institute first met at Neville Hall\, now known as The Common Room. Join The Common Room and the North Of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers to celebrate this significant milestone. \nDate and Timings\nDate: Saturday 2nd July \nArrival from 6:00pm for drinks reception \nTalk and Q&A: 6:30pm – 7:30pm \nGuests are welcome to stay in our 5|Quarter cafe bar following the event. \nBooking information\nEach person attending must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nAbout The Making Of The Modern World\nThe publication introduces the Mining Institute and the founding members whose inventions\, discoveries and innovations cascaded down into other industries new and old\, and in the process created what is now the modern world. \nFind out more and purchase the book here. \nAbout our Game Changers anniversary festival\nThe Common Room is hosting a free anniversary festival throughout the summer\, celebrating the North East’s mining and engineering past\, present and future innovations. The festival\, called ‘Game Changers’\, is delivered in partnership with the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (known to many as the Mining Institute) and will offer something for everyone\, from live music\, family science shows and workshops\, to an exhibition and unique building tours. \nThe festival marks 170 years of the Mining Institute and 150 years of The Common Room building\, which has been the home of the Institute and some of the region’s most pioneering minds – or ‘Game Changers’ – throughout the years\, including engineers Robert Stephenson\, Lord Armstrong and Nicholas Wood. \nOur headline exhibition and festival’s namesake\, ‘Game Changers’\, will be open to the public between Saturday 16th July to mid-September on select dates – if you are joining us for an event this summer\, the exhibition will be open that day. Book a general admission ticket to find out what other dates the exhibition is open this month. The exhibition will uncover the major individuals\, inventions and innovations tied to the Institute throughout its now 170-year lifespan\, and will also look to the future of innovation in the North East. \nThe Game Changers anniversary festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players\, via funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nTo find out more\, click here. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Lecture Theatre\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit thecommonroom.org.uk/about-the-common-room URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/the-making-of-the-modern-world-book-launch-and-talk-with-bill-lancaster-2/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Game-Changers-thumbails11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T203000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220531T155851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T141831Z UID:5020-1656010800-1656016200@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Talk: 'The Importance of Seaham in the creation of The Mining Institute' at Seaham Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Discover the role of Seaham in the formation of the world’s first Mining Institute\, in this free public talk by Stuart Porthouse\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nJoin The Common Room and The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (NEIMME) for a free public talk at Seaham Town Hall\, exploring the role of Seaham in the creation of The North of England Institute of Mining Engineers\, that aimed to increase safety and reduce the fatalities in the “Great Northern Coal Field.” \nThe talk will explore how a disaster at Seaton Colliery ultimately lead to a fateful meeting of interested parties at The Mill Inn pub in Seaham (which once stood metres from the current site of Seaham Town Hall)\, which would become the first informal meeting of The North of England Institute of Mining Engineers. \nThis free public talk will be delivered by Stuart Porthouse\, past president of the Institute\, and will be held 170 years to the day of this first meeting. \nTimings and Venue\nVenue: Seaham Town Hall\, Stockton Road\, Seaham\, SR7 0HP \nArrival: from 6:30pm \nTalk commences: 7:00pm \nEvent close: approx. 8:30pm \nAbout The Common Room\nThe Common Room is a charity formed in 2017 to restore the Grade II* listed Neville Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne (home to The Mining Institute since 1872)\, and its significant archive and collections documenting centuries of engineering\, mining and wider scientific innovation. \nThanks to National Lottery players\, an £8.9m grant has enabled us to spend over £7 million restoring the building\, and around £2m to support our running costs\, preserve our collections\, and to drive our mission: to use our unique heritage to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers. \nComplete with its own cafe bar\, The Common Room is also available for hire for private events\, including conferences and lectures\, to weddings and gigs. \nAbout The North Of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers (NEIMME)\nThe Mining Institute is a membership organisation dedicated to the professions of mining engineering\, mechanical engineering\, mining electrical engineering and related professions. It is the world’s oldest professional mining organisation\, established in 1852. NEIMME have been based in the building now known as The Common Room\, since it was built in 1872. \nNEIMME still encourages the study of mining and involves both practicing mining engineers and laymen amongst its members. Many of their members are experts in their field and we encourage people to work together and learn from each other. As an increasingly active Institute\, it is once again growing with more members joining every year. URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/talk-the-importance-of-seaham-in-the-creation-of-the-mining-institute-at-seaham-town-hall/ LOCATION:Seaham Town Hall\, Stockton Road\, Seaham\, County Durham\, SR7 0HP\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/SP-talk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220519T092720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T092720Z UID:4993-1653955200-1654041599@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:School of Rocks (workshop) DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Common Room and get hands-on with minerals\, and learn amazing geological skills to become a certified rock star!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nLearn the reason and rhyme of rocks and get hands-on with all kinds of samples from our treasure trove of minerals! This interactive workshop allows children to learn a range of geological skills through games and activities\, to become a certified rock star! \nWorkshop lasts approximately 45 minutes- 1 hour. \nRecommended ages 5-13. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions which are currently running\, including The Common Room LEGO® Brick By Brick Model and The Mineral Wealth of the North. \nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nIf you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high. Donations can be refunded upon request if you need to cancel your ticket. \n \nDates\nTuesday 31st May 2022 \nAvailable workshop times\nWorkshop 1: 10:00am \nWorkshop 2: 11:15am \nWorkshop 3: 1:15pm \nWorkshop 4: 2:30pm \nAdditional information\nLocation: Map Room\, First Floor\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit thecommonroom.org.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/school-of-rocks-workshop-5/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/School-of-Rocks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220529 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220519T105138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T105138Z UID:5002-1653696000-1653782399@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Heritage Tours DESCRIPTION:Join our FREE Heritage Tours of The Common Room and explore the history of The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us and Newcastle City Guides for a unique tour of The Common Room. Our building has been the home to The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers since 1872; a membership organisation affiliated with some of the 19th century’s most eminent engineers. Inside the building lies centuries of history relating to the Great Northern Coalfield\, full of tales of engineering excellence and innovation. \nTickets are free\, however we recommend a voluntary donation of £5.00 per person. The Common Room is a charity – the work we do to preserve our building and archive’s rich heritage and to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers would not be possible without your kind donations and the support of our funders.\n20 slots are available per tour\, but tour groups will be divided into 2 groups of 10. We will try our best to ensure that your party is not separated\, but please note that we may on some occasions have to split parties. \n**If you can no longer attend your slot\, we kindly ask that you cancel your ticket so someone else may take your place\, as demand is very high** \nAdditional information\nLocation: The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be ecnouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit thecommonroom.org.uk/about-the-common-room/ URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/heritage-tours/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MicrosoftTeams-image-101.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220504T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220504T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220412T140047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T140152Z UID:4925-1651669200-1651676400@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Metro Memories: Constructing the Metro DESCRIPTION:hare your own memories or bring your pieces of memorabilia of the Metro at our Metro Memories Community Events\, and contribute to Nexus’ historic archives! These FREE events are designed to trigger your memories of anything and everything related to the Metro system\, so we can add your memories to the community history content of the Nexus archive. \nThese events are open to all. Current and retired Metro staff\, their families and friends are especially welcome. After all\, it’ll be your memories that add the human touch to the facts and figures about the Tyne & Wear Metro!\n \nDr Kath Smith and her team of memory collectors from Remembering the Past\, Resourcing the Future will start off each session by sharing a selection of the amazing photographs that have been taken\, and films that have been made since the Tyne & Wear Metro began to run 42 years ago. We’re sure that this wonderful material will get some conversations going and trigger happy memories! \nDate and Time:\nWednesday 4th May 1:00pm – 3:00pm\nConstructing the Metro: We want to hear more about what it was like to build the Metro system. Were you involved in building the stations\, digging the tunnels\, laying the tracks\, or testing the trains? If so we’d love to meet you and hear your stories. \nOther Community Events:\n\nWednesday 20th April 1:00pm – 3:00pm\nTravelling on the Metro\nSaturday 30th April 1:00pm – 3:00pm\nWorking on the Metro\nBooking information:\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. As this is a free event\, models are reused by future visitors and cannot be taken home. \nAdditional information\nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Attendees will be encouraged to wear a face covering (unless they have a medical exemption) where possible. We would appreciate it if attendees could complete a lateral flow test prior to attending\, and we kindly ask you do not attend if you have had a positive test result for COVID-19\, or are experiencing symptoms. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please email lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nAbout Remembering the Past:\nRemembering the Past\, Resourcing the Future holds one of the longest-established digital archives of local history anywhere in the UK\, gathering local people’s stories\, photos and memories to add to their online archive\, which can be viewed at www.rememberingthepast.co.uk \nIn summer 2021 Remembering the Past\, Resourcing the Future received the prestigious Queens Award for Volunteering\, the MBE for volunteer groups\, for their ongoing work. The team are proud to be part of the consortium of organisations which has produced the Metro Memories exhibition and events. URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/metro-memories-constructing-the-metro/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/NLOW-website8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220430T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220412T135428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T135428Z UID:4923-1651323600-1651330800@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Metro Memories Community Events: Working on the Metro DESCRIPTION:Share your own memories or bring your pieces of memorabilia of the Metro at our Metro Memories Community Events\, and contribute to Nexus’ historic archives! These FREE events are designed to trigger your memories of anything and everything related to the Metro system\, so we can add your memories to the community history content of the Nexus archive. \nThese events are open to all. Current and retired Metro staff\, their families and friends are especially welcome. After all\, it’ll be your memories that add the human touch to the facts and figures about the Tyne & Wear Metro!\n \nDr Kath Smith and her team of memory collectors from Remembering the Past\, Resourcing the Future will start off each session by sharing a selection of the amazing photographs that have been taken\, and films that have been made since the Tyne & Wear Metro began to run 42 years ago. We’re sure that this wonderful material will get some conversations going and trigger happy memories! \nDate and Time:\nSaturday 30th April 1:00pm – 3:00pm\nWorking on the Metro: We want to fill in some gaps in our knowledge about what it’s like to work on the Metro\, not just on the trains but in the stations\, the workshops\, and all the other vital behind-the-scenes roles! Come along and share your stories with Kath and her team. \nOther Community Events:\nWednesday 20th April 1:00pm – 3:00pm\nWorking on the Metro\nWednesday 4th May 1:00pm – 3:00pm\nConstructing the Metro\nBooking information:\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. As this is a free event\, models are reused by future visitors and cannot be taken home. \nAdditional information\nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Attendees will be encouraged to wear a face covering (unless they have a medical exemption) where possible. We would appreciate it if attendees could complete a lateral flow test prior to attending\, and we kindly ask you do not attend if you have had a positive test result for COVID-19\, or are experiencing symptoms. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please email lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nAbout Remembering the Past:\nRemembering the Past\, Resourcing the Future holds one of the longest-established digital archives of local history anywhere in the UK\, gathering local people’s stories\, photos and memories to add to their online archive\, which can be viewed at www.rememberingthepast.co.uk \nIn summer 2021 Remembering the Past\, Resourcing the Future received the prestigious Queens Award for Volunteering\, the MBE for volunteer groups\, for their ongoing work. The team are proud to be part of the consortium of organisations which has produced the Metro Memories exhibition and events. URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/metro-memories-community-events-working-on-the-metro/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/NLOW-website8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220424 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220402T090753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T104209Z UID:4906-1650672000-1650758399@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Metro Family Fun Days DESCRIPTION:Our Metro Memories exhibition goes much bigger for our ‘Family Fun Days!’ \nNexus is bringing all kinds of extra activities and fascinating showcases suitable for all ages: \n\nExperience the Tyne & Wear Metro’s new fleet in glorious Virtual Reality (this is what the Metro drivers themselves are using for training!)\nBuild and run a LEGO train\, brick by studded brick.\nGet kitted out in high vis and safety equipment\, as you get ready to work on the Metro!\nHelp us plan and build our own cardboard city\, with its own Metro line and stations.\nSee the 12ft Knitted Metro Model\, made by knitters during lockdown.\n\nPlus even more games and activities at The Common Room! \nTickets for the Metro Family Fun Days include admission to the Metro Memories Exhibition. Find out more about the exhibition itself here. \nBooking information\nDates: Thurs 21st – Sat 23rd April \nTimes: Drop-in\, 10am-4pm each day – just book your timeslot and arrive any time during it! \nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nAdditional information\nLocation: The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit our home page: thecommonroom.org.uk URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/metro-family-fun-days-3/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Untitled-design1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220402T090657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T104144Z UID:4904-1650585600-1650671999@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Metro Family Fun Days DESCRIPTION:Our Metro Memories exhibition goes much bigger for our ‘Family Fun Days!’ \nNexus is bringing all kinds of extra activities and fascinating showcases suitable for all ages: \n\nExperience the Tyne & Wear Metro’s new fleet in glorious Virtual Reality (this is what the Metro drivers themselves are using for training!)\nBuild and run a LEGO train\, brick by studded brick.\nGet kitted out in high vis and safety equipment\, as you get ready to work on the Metro!\nHelp us plan and build our own cardboard city\, with its own Metro line and stations.\nSee the 12ft Knitted Metro Model\, made by knitters during lockdown.\n\nPlus even more games and activities at The Common Room! \nTickets for the Metro Family Fun Days include admission to the Metro Memories Exhibition. Find out more about the exhibition itself here. \nBooking information\nDates: Thurs 21st – Sat 23rd April \nTimes: Drop-in\, 10am-4pm each day – just book your timeslot and arrive any time during it! \nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nAdditional information\nLocation: The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit our home page: thecommonroom.org.uk URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/metro-family-fun-days-2/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Untitled-design1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220422 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220401T144215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T104228Z UID:4836-1650499200-1650585599@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Metro Family Fun Days DESCRIPTION:Our Metro Memories exhibition goes much bigger for our ‘Family Fun Days!’ \nNexus is bringing all kinds of extra activities and fascinating showcases suitable for all ages: \n\nExperience the Tyne & Wear Metro’s new fleet in glorious Virtual Reality (this is what the Metro drivers themselves are using for training!)\nBuild and run a LEGO train\, brick by studded brick.\nGet kitted out in high vis and safety equipment\, as you get ready to work on the Metro!\nHelp us plan and build our own cardboard city\, with its own Metro line and stations.\nSee the 12ft Knitted Metro Model\, made by knitters during lockdown.\n\nPlus even more games and activities at The Common Room! \nTickets for the Metro Family Fun Days include admission to the Metro Memories Exhibition. Find out more about the exhibition itself here. \nBooking information\nDates: Thurs 21st – Sat 23rd April \nTimes: Drop-in\, 10am-4pm each day – just book your timeslot and arrive any time during it! \nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. \nAdditional information\nLocation: The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Visitors will be encouraged to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice social distancing. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please visit our home page: thecommonroom.org.uk URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/metro-family-fun-days/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Untitled-design1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220420T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T073155 CREATED:20220412T133844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T135646Z UID:4916-1650459600-1650466800@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk SUMMARY:Metro Memories Community Events: Travelling on the Metro DESCRIPTION:Share your own memories or bring your pieces of memorabilia of the Metro at our Metro Memories Community Events\, and contribute to Nexus’ historic archives! These FREE events are designed to trigger your memories of anything and everything related to the Metro system\, so we can add your memories to the community history content of the Nexus archive. \nThese events are open to all. Current and retired Metro staff\, their families and friends are especially welcome. After all\, it’ll be your memories that add the human touch to the facts and figures about the Tyne & Wear Metro!\n \nDr Kath Smith and her team of memory collectors from Remembering the Past\, Resourcing the Future will start off each session by sharing a selection of the amazing photographs that have been taken\, and films that have been made since the Tyne & Wear Metro began to run 42 years ago. We’re sure that this wonderful material will get some conversations going and trigger happy memories! \nDate and Time:\nWednesday 20th April 1:00pm – 3:00pm\nTravelling on the Metro: To start us off we’ll be exploring what difference Metro has made in our lives. It could be an easier journey to work\, more opportunities to see a show or even take part in the Great North Run! What is your earliest memory of using the Metro? Have you kept your first ticket? Were you one of the first travellers? Come along and share your stories with Kath and her team. \nOther Community Events:\n\nSaturday 30th April 1:00pm – 3:00pm\nWorking on the Metro\nWednesday 4th May 1:00pm – 3:00pm\nConstructing the Metro\nBooking information\nEach person attending\, including adults accompanying children\, must have their own ticket. \nTickets are free\, but if you would like to make a small donation to support the charitable work of The Common Room\, it would be hugely appreciated. As this is a free event\, models are reused by future visitors and cannot be taken home. \nAdditional information\nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nThe Common Room is taking a number of precautions to mitigate the risk to the public regarding COVID-19. Attendees will be encouraged to wear a face covering (unless they have a medical exemption) where possible. We would appreciate it if attendees could complete a lateral flow test prior to attending\, and we kindly ask you do not attend if you have had a positive test result for COVID-19\, or are experiencing symptoms. For further information on our COVID-19 protocol please email lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nAbout Remembering the Past\nRemembering the Past\, Resourcing the Future holds one of the longest-established digital archives of local history anywhere in the UK\, gathering local people’s stories\, photos and memories to add to their online archive\, which can be viewed at www.rememberingthepast.co.uk \nIn summer 2021 Remembering the Past\, Resourcing the Future received the prestigious Queens Award for Volunteering\, the MBE for volunteer groups\, for their ongoing work. The team are proud to be part of the consortium of organisations which has produced the Metro Memories exhibition and events. URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/metro-memories-community-events-travelling-on-the-metro/ LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/NLOW-website8.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR