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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220717
DTSTAMP:20260410T104056
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220717
DTSTAMP:20260410T104056
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T124938Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T104056
CREATED:20220621T125750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T141809Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T104056
CREATED:20220531T155851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T141831Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220601
DTSTAMP:20260410T104056
CREATED:20220519T092720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T092720Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220529
DTSTAMP:20260410T104056
CREATED:20220519T105138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T105138Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220504T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T104056
CREATED:20220412T140047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T140152Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220430T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T104056
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220424
DTSTAMP:20260410T104056
CREATED:20220402T090753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T104209Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTSTAMP:20260410T104056
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTSTAMP:20260410T104056
CREATED:20220401T144215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T104228Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220419
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SUMMARY:Metro Memories Exhibition (19 April - 7 May)
DESCRIPTION:The story of how our Metro came to be\, as taken from the memories of those who built and lived it\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the exhibition\n\n\nThe Common Room is proud to present\, in collaboration with Nexus and the Oral History Unit and Collective at Newcastle University\, The Metro Memories Exhibition. \nThough the Tyne and Wear Metro has served the people of Newcastle for over 40 years\, and is a metro network second in the UK only to the London Underground\, the history\, significance and cultural impact of this vital system is not widely known to the passengers on their 36.4 million journeys a year. \nHere we explore what this transport system means to the people and the history of our region\, featuring photographs\, films and interviews with key decision-makers including politicians and Director Generals\, engineers\, designers and retired staff. \nThe exhibition will be accompanied by a programme of events\, including community gatherings to invite members of the public\, and former staff\, to share their own stories\, photographs and artefacts connected to the construction of the Metro. As well as Family Fun Days! *Please note\, tickets to these events must be booked separately. To find out what’s on\, check out all our events here.* \nExhibition dates and times\nThe Metro Memories exhibition opens free to the public from Tuesday 19th April until Saturday 7th May (inclusive). During this period\, the exhibition will be open to the public from 10:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Saturday\, with the exception of the following dates\, where the exhibition is closed to the public: \nTuesday 26th April \nWednesday 27th April \nThursday 28th April \nFriday 29th April \n\n\nBooking information\nEach person attending must have their own ticket. \nThese tickets are for the Metro Memories Exhibition only. If you would like to attend events running alongside the exhibition\, such as our Metro Family Fun Days\, and Community Events\, please check our other event listings here to book your tickets. \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 Wood Memorial 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 \nAll visitors over the age of 16 may be asked to scan the NHS QR code or provide their name and contact details on arrival at The Common Room. Smartphone users can download the NHS COVID-19 app before arrival. \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-memories-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:LEGO® Mini Model Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nJoin us this Easter at The Common Room\, to build your very own mini LEGO® model 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 Neville Hall LEGO® Model\, The Mineral Wealth of the North and our Metro Memories Exhibition. \nDates \nThursday 14th and Tuesday 19th April 2022 \nWorkshop times \nWorkshop 1: 10:30 – 11:30 \nWorkshop 2: 1:00 – 2:00 \nWorkshop 3: 2:45 – 3:45 \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. \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\nLocation: Stephenson 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 \nAll visitors over the age of 16 may be asked to scan the NHS QR code or provide their name and contact details on arrival at The Common Room. Smartphone users can download the NHS COVID-19 app before arrival. \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/lego-mini-model-workshops-5/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:LEGO® Mini Model Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nJoin us this Easter at The Common Room\, to build your very own mini LEGO® model 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 Neville Hall LEGO® Model\, The Mineral Wealth of the North and our Metro Memories Exhibition. \nDates \nThursday 14th and Tuesday 19th April 2022 \nWorkshop times \nWorkshop 1: 10:30 – 11:30 \nWorkshop 2: 1:00 – 2:00 \nWorkshop 3: 2:45 – 3:45 \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. \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\nLocation: Stephenson 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 \nAll visitors over the age of 16 may be asked to scan the NHS QR code or provide their name and contact details on arrival at The Common Room. Smartphone users can download the NHS COVID-19 app before arrival. \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/lego-mini-model-workshops-4/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220409
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SUMMARY:Family Activity Day - The Face Of Engineering Festival
DESCRIPTION:A day of free\, fun and informal science and engineering activities\, for all ages.\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop in and meet real\, diverse engineers; get hands-on with some exciting pieces of equipment; discover how your own skills could make you a brilliant engineer! All ages welcome.\n\n\nActivities for the day include: \nVirtual Reality challenges\, Skills Test Boards\, colouring activities and much more! \nDate and Time\nSaturday 9th April\, drop-in between 10:00am and 4:00pm \nBooking information\nEach person attending in person 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. \nLocation: The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE \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 The Face of Engineering Festival\nThe Face of Engineering Festival will challenge stereotypes of who an engineer is\, celebrate and drive greater representation in the engineering workforce for women\, people of colour and LGBTQ+ people\, and bring together young people and families to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers. \nWe invite everyone from industry professionals to families to join us for The Face of Engineering Festival this April\, as we host a range of events\, led by a range of inspiring women and engineers of colour. \nDid you know that a 2020 ‘EngineeringUK’ survey showed that only 14.5% of those working in engineering are female? Here at The Common Room\, we are incredibly passionate about supporting a future in engineering and wider STEM (science\, technology\, engineering and maths)\, that better reflects our society and its diversity. \nThe Face of Engineering Festival follows on from our podcast series of the same name\, hosted by BBC Radio Presenter\, Ngunan Adamu. The podcast series celebrated a group of thirteen inspirational female engineers\, working across a number of engineering disciplines. Each episode shines a light on the women’s experiences of engineering and innovation – showcasing and championing the important role women play in engineering and STEM careers. You can listen to the podcast here or across streaming platforms\, including Spotify. \n#TheFaceOfEngineering Festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players (National Lottery Heritage Fund)\, plus our supporters The Reece Foundation\, NA College\, The Platten Family Fund (via Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland)\, Stadler\, Nexus\, Turner & Townsend\, Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter\, North East Local Enterprise Partnership\, and Women in Transport. \nAbout The Common Room\nThe Common Room is a charity formed in 2017 to restore the Grade II* listed building formerly known to many as The Mining Institute in Newcastle upon Tyne\, 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.
URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/family-day-foe/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Face of Engineering Festival - Industry Conference (Live Stream)
DESCRIPTION:Join us via live stream for a day-long conference\, celebrating the diverse faces in engineering\, and driving action around the recruitment and retention of women\, LGBTQ+ people\, and people of colour in the industry. \nWe will hear from a range of inspiring engineers via a number of panels\, and optional workshops and talks. The conference is open to all\, from those working in any engineering discipline\, to students and academics\, to educators\, to those who are just passionate about changing the current face of engineering. \n*Please note\, the entirety of the conference will not be available to view via live stream\, only the day’s panel discussions and talks. Once you have booked your ticket\, we will email you the week commencing 4th April with exact timings\, and links to access each live stream.* \nIf you would like to attend this event in person for all\, or part of the day\, tickets can be booked here. \nBooking information\nDate: Thursday 7th April \nTime: 10:00am – 3:30pm \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. \nOnce you have booked your ticket\, we will email you the week commencing 4th April with exact timings\, and links to access each live stream. \nWhat’s happening via Live Stream\nWelcomes and key note – 10:00-10:40\nWelcome from Liz Mayes – Chief Executive\, The Common Room \nWelcome from Ngunan Adamu – Producer/Presenter\, BBC Radio Merseyside; BBC International multi-platform trainer; and Founder and CEO\, iWoman Academy \nSponsor welcome: Paul Patrick – Stadler \nKey note: Shrouk El-Attar – Lead Senior Electronics Engineer\, Emm Technology; Belly Dancer\, ‘Dancing Queer’; and refugee \nPanel Discussion: ‘Diversity in engineering: barriers and why diversity is important’ – 10:40-11:20\nChaired by Ngunan Adamu – Producer/Presenter\, BBC Radio Merseyside; BBC International multi-platform trainer; and Founder and CEO\, iWoman Academy \nPanellists: \nSteena Nasapen-Watson – Regional Director\, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East\, Yorkshire and Humber \nClare Wood – Director\, Turner & Townsend \nMargherita Pasquariello – Head of Strategy\, NA College \nFlash Talks – 11:30-12:15\nOur flash talk speakers will share their thoughts and perspective on diversity in engineering. \nOlivia Mclurg – Fourth Year Mechanical/Electrical Apprentice\, CAT) \nLaura Bartle – Electrical Engineer\, Arup \nPanel Discussion: ‘Innovation and Failure’ – 13:00-13:50\nChaired by Ngunan Adamu – Producer/Presenter\, BBC Radio Merseyside; BBC International multi-platform trainer; and Founder and CEO\, iWoman Academy \nPanellists: \nTina Catling – Director of Innovation\, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure \nMatt Boyle OBE – Chair of Trustees\, The Common Room and Professor of Practice\, Newcastle University Engineering Faculty \nMeshi Taka – Associate Director\, Waterman Aspen and North East Fairness\, Inclusion and Respect Lead\, The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East \nFlash Talks – 14:00-14:45\nOur flash talk speakers will share their thoughts and perspective on diversity in engineering. \nEden McGlen – Engineering Tutor Assessor at UNIPRES (UK) LIMITED \nYewande Akinola MBE – Engineering Designer; Innovator; and Visiting Professor at the University of Westminster \n‘Reflections on the day\, and how we can inspire future generations’ – 14:50-15:30\nChaired by Ngunan Adamu – Producer/Presenter\, BBC Radio Merseyside; BBC International multi-platform trainer; and Founder and CEO\, iWoman Academy \nPanellists: \nShrouk El-Attar – Lead Senior Electronics Engineer\, Emm Technology; Belly Dancer\, ‘Dancing Queer’; and refugee \nKrystina Pearson-Rampeearee – Senior Flight Systems Engineer\, BAE Systems \nAsiya Jelani – Account Director\, The Future of Transport (TFT) \nLaura Hoang – Senior Human Factors Engineering Consultant\, ERM \nKim Smith – Regional Lead for Education & Enterprise\, the North East Local Enterprise Partnership \nAbout The Face of Engineering Festival\nDid you know that a 2020 EngineeringUK survey (Labour Force Survey Q3 2020) showed that only 14.5% of those working in engineering are female? Here at The Common Room\, we are incredibly passionate about supporting a diverse future workforce in the engineering and wider STEM sectors\, to see our society better-reflected in the industries\, and the products\, buildings and spaces they develop. \nThe Face of Engineering Festival will challenge stereotypes of who an engineer is\, celebrate and drive greater representation in the engineering workforce for women\, people of colour and LGBTQ+ people\, and bring together young people and families to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers. \nWe invite everyone from industry professionals to families to join us across 3 days of activity from 7 – 9 April\, as we host an Industry Conference\, Schools Day and Families Day\, led by a range of inspiring women and engineers of colour. To find out more\, click here.\n \nThe Face of Engineering Festival follows on from our podcast series of the same name\, hosted by BBC Radio Presenter\, Ngunan Adamu. The podcast series celebrated a group of thirteen inspirational female engineers\, working across a number of engineering disciplines. Each episode shines a light on the women’s experiences of engineering and innovation – showcasing and championing the important role women play in engineering and STEM careers. Click here to listen to the podcast on our website\, or you can find it across streaming platforms\, including Spotify.\n \n#TheFaceOfEngineering Festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players (National Lottery Heritage Fund)\, plus our supporters The Reece Foundation\, NA College\, The Platten Family Fund (via Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland)\, Stadler\, Nexus\, Turner & Townsend\, EngineeringUK\, Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter\, North East Local Enterprise Partnership\, and Women in Transport.
URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/the-face-of-engineering-festival-industry-conference-live-stream/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Face of Engineering Festival - Industry Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day-long conference\, celebrating the diverse faces in engineering\, and driving action around the recruitment and retention of women\, LGBTQ+ people\, and people of colour in the industry. \nWe will hear from a range of inspiring engineers via a number of panels\, and optional workshops and talks. The conference is open to all\, from those working in any engineering discipline\, to students and academics\, to educators\, to those who are just passionate about changing the current face of engineering. \nDelegates are welcome to join us for all\, or part of the day. We will also be live streaming this event for those who cannot attend in person – to register to access the live stream\, click here. \nBooking information\nDate: Thursday 7th April \nTime: 9:30am – 3:30pm \nEach person attending in-person 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. \nLunch will be provided for all delegates on the day. \nWhat’s happening\nWelcomes and key note – 10:00-10:40\nWelcome from Liz Mayes – Chief Executive\, The Common Room \nWelcome from Ngunan Adamu – Producer/Presenter\, BBC Radio Merseyside; BBC International multi-platform trainer; and Founder and CEO\, iWoman Academy \nSponsor welcome: Paul Patrick – Stadler \nKey note: Shrouk El-Attar – Lead Senior Electronics Engineer\, Emm Technology; Belly Dancer\, ‘Dancing Queer’; and refugee \nPanel Discussion: ‘Diversity in engineering: barriers and why diversity is important’ – 10:40-11:20\nChaired by Ngunan Adamu – Producer/Presenter\, BBC Radio Merseyside; BBC International multi-platform trainer; and Founder and CEO\, iWoman Academy \nPanellists: \nSteena Nasapen-Watson – Regional Director\, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East\, Yorkshire and Humber \nClare Wood – Director\, Turner & Townsend \nMargherita Pasquariello – Head of Strategy\, NA College \nBreakout Sessions – 11:30-12:15\nDelegates can choose to attend one of the three following sessions: \n‘Motherhood and Engineering’ workshop\nHost: Liz Mayes – Chief Executive\, The Common Room \nFacilitators: \nKrystina Pearson-Rampeearee – Senior Flight Systems Engineer\, BAE Systems \nYewande Akinola MBE – Engineering Designer; Innovator; and Visiting Professor at the University of Westminster \nMeshi Taka – Associate Director\, Waterman Aspen and North East Fairness\, Inclusion and Respect Lead\, The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East \n‘Inspiring\, securing and maintaining diverse talent pipelines’ workshop\nHost: Emily Tench – Programme and Engagement Manager\, The Common Room \nFacilitators: \nSteena Nasapen-Watson – Regional Director\, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East\, Yorkshire and Humber \nNeil Willis – Regional Lead for Education Challenge\, the North East Local Enterprise Partnership \nMargherita Pasquariello – Head of Strategy\, NA College (afternoon breakout session only) \nFlash Talks\nOur flash talk speakers will share their thoughts and perspective on diversity in engineering. \nOlivia Mclurg – Fourth Year Mechanical/Electrical Apprentice\, CAT) \nLaura Bartle – Electrical Engineer\, Arup \nPanel Discussion: ‘Innovation and Failure’ – 13:00-13:50\nChaired by Ngunan Adamu – Producer/Presenter\, BBC Radio Merseyside; BBC International multi-platform trainer; and Founder and CEO\, iWoman Academy \nPanellists: \nTina Catling – Director of Innovation\, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure \nMatt Boyle OBE – Chair of Trustees\, The Common Room and Professor of Practice\, Newcastle University Engineering Faculty \nMeshi Taka – Associate Director\, Waterman Aspen and North East Fairness\, Inclusion and Respect Lead\, The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East \nBreakout Sessions – 14:00-14:45\nDelegates can choose to attend one of the three following sessions: \n‘Motherhood and Engineering’ workshop\nSee above. \n‘Inspiring\, securing and maintaining diverse talent pipelines’ workshop\nSee above. \nFlash Talks\nSession 2 speakers: \nEden McGlen – Engineering Tutor Assessor at UNIPRES (UK) LIMITED \nYewande Akinola MBE – Engineering Designer; Innovator; and Visiting Professor at the University of Westminster \nPanel Discussion: ‘Reflections on the day\, and how we can inspire future generations’ – 14:50-15:30\nChaired by Ngunan Adamu – Producer/Presenter\, BBC Radio Merseyside; BBC International multi-platform trainer; and Founder and CEO\, iWoman Academy \nPanellists: \nShrouk El-Attar – Lead Senior Electronics Engineer\, Emm Technology; Belly Dancer\, ‘Dancing Queer’; and refugee \nKrystina Pearson-Rampeearee – Senior Flight Systems Engineer\, BAE Systems \nAsiya Jelani – Account Director\, The Future of Transport (TFT) \nLaura Hoang – Senior Human Factors Engineering Consultant\, ERM \nKim Smith – Regional Lead for Education & Enterprise\, the North East Local Enterprise Partnership \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. 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 The Face of Engineering Festival\nDid you know that a 2020 EngineeringUK survey (Labour Force Survey Q3 2020) showed that only 14.5% of those working in engineering are female? Here at The Common Room\, we are incredibly passionate about supporting a diverse future workforce in the engineering and wider STEM sectors\, to see our society better reflected in the industries\, and the products\, buildings and spaces they develop. \nThe Face of Engineering Festival will challenge stereotypes of who an engineer is\, celebrate and drive greater representation in the engineering workforce for women\, people of colour and LGBTQ+ people\, and bring together young people and families to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers. \nWe invite everyone from industry professionals to families to join us across 3 days of activity from 7 – 9 April\, as we host an Industry Conference\, Schools Day and Families Day\, led by a range of inspiring women and engineers of colour. To find out more\, click here.\n \nThe Face of Engineering Festival follows on from our podcast series of the same name\, hosted by BBC Radio Presenter\, Ngunan Adamu. The podcast series celebrated a group of thirteen inspirational female engineers\, working across a number of engineering disciplines. Each episode shines a light on the women’s experiences of engineering and innovation – showcasing and championing the important role women play in engineering and STEM careers. Click here to listen to the podcast on our website\, or you can find it across streaming platforms\, including Spotify. \n#TheFaceOfEngineering Festival has been made possible thanks to National Lottery Players (National Lottery Heritage Fund)\, plus our supporters The Reece Foundation\, NA College\, The Platten Family Fund (via Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland)\, Stadler\, Nexus\, Turner & Townsend\, EngineeringUK\, Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter\, North East Local Enterprise Partnership\, and Women in Transport.
URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/the-face-of-engineering-festival-industry-conference/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Metro Memories Community Events
DESCRIPTION:These free events are designed to trigger your memories of anything and everything related to the Metro system so we can add to the community history content of the Nexus archive. Dr 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 that have been made since Metro began to run. We’re sure that this wonderful material will get some conversations going. \nThere’s something for everyone at these informal events. 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 Metro! \n  \nTimetable:\nWednesday 20th April 1.00 – 3.00\nTravelling on 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 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. \n\nWednesday 27th April 1.00pm – 3.00pm\nConstructing 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\, testing the trains? If so we’d love to meet you and hear your stories. \n  \nSaturday 30th April 1.00 – 3.00pm\nWorking on Metro: We want to fill in some gaps in our knowledge about what it’s like to work on Metro\, not just on the trains but in the stations\, the workshops and all the other behind the scenes roles. Come along and share your stories with Kath and her team. \n  \nWednesday 4th May 1.00pm – 3.00pm\nWorking on Metro: Another chance to fill in some gaps in our knowledge and hear more about what it’s like to work on Metro\, not just on the trains but in the stations\, the workshops and all the other behind the scenes roles. Come along and share your stories with Kath and her team. \n  \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/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220324
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SUMMARY:National Lottery Open Week - Special Building and Collections Tour
DESCRIPTION:This National Lottery Open Week\, The Common Room invites National Lottery Players on a special tour of our building and collections!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThis National Lottery Open Week\, The Common Room invites National Lottery Players on a special tour of our building\, including an insight into our collections as well as a peek into the Arbitration Room – a historic space usually not available for public view. The tours are led by our friends at Newcastle City Guides. \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 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. \nTour dates\nTuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd March 2022 \nTour times\n10:00am – 11:30am \n12:00pm – 1:30pm \n1:30pm – 3:00pm \nWe have a number of additional offers for National Lottery Open Week\, including 25% off for National Lottery Players in our cafe/bar 5|Quarter. To see all of our offers\, click here. \nImportant booking information\nYou must be able to produce proof of purchase of a National Lottery game upon attendance – this can be a hard copy ticket or digital. The date of draw / purchase is not relevant.\nThe ticket or scratchcard holder\, plus one accompanying adult and any accompanying children under 16 may attend these tours.\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. \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 \nAbout National Lottery Open Week\nSince 1994\, more than £45 billion has been raised for good causes. Due to this support\, good cause projects in the arts\, community\, film heritage and sport are able to make a huge difference in their local communities. \nFor making their work possible\, National Lottery funded projects across the UK want to say #ThanksToYou to the National Lottery players by offering free entry or other special offers this National Lottery Open Week! \nBetween 19-27 March 2022\, anyone who presents a National Lottery ticket or scratchcard (digital or physical) will be able to access these special offers.
URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/national-lottery-open-week-special-building-and-collections-tour/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220323
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SUMMARY:National Lottery Open Week - Special Building and Collections Tour
DESCRIPTION:This National Lottery Open Week\, The Common Room invites National Lottery Players on a special tour of our building and collections!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThis National Lottery Open Week\, The Common Room invites National Lottery Players on a special tour of our building\, including an insight into our collections as well as a peek into the Arbitration Room – a historic space usually not available for public view. The tours are led by our friends at Newcastle City Guides. \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 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. \nTour dates\nTuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd March 2022 \nTour times\n10:00am – 11:30am \n12:00pm – 1:30pm \n1:30pm – 3:00pm \nWe have a number of additional offers for National Lottery Open Week\, including 25% off for National Lottery Players in our cafe/bar 5|Quarter. To see all of our offers\, click here. \nImportant booking information\nYou must be able to produce proof of purchase of a National Lottery game upon attendance – this can be a hard copy ticket or digital. The date of draw / purchase is not relevant.\nThe ticket or scratchcard holder\, plus one accompanying adult and any accompanying children under 16 may attend these tours.\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. \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 \nAbout National Lottery Open Week\nSince 1994\, more than £45 billion has been raised for good causes. Due to this support\, good cause projects in the arts\, community\, film heritage and sport are able to make a huge difference in their local communities. \nFor making their work possible\, National Lottery funded projects across the UK want to say #ThanksToYou to the National Lottery players by offering free entry or other special offers this National Lottery Open Week! \nBetween 19-27 March 2022\, anyone who presents a National Lottery ticket or scratchcard (digital or physical) will be able to access these special offers.
URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/nlowtours/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day with COCO
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on 8th March to commemorate the cultural\, political\, and socioeconomic achievements of women. \nJoin COCO\, and a diverse and exciting panel of speakers to hear about current issues facing women in the UK\, East Africa and beyond\, and share positive messages and ideas to empower each other and future generations. \nEvent Details\nArrive from 5:30pm for a drinks reception and networking ahead of a panel discussion and Q&A with the speakers below\, centred around the 2022 International Women’s Day theme of ‘Break the Bias’. \nThe evening will end with more networking and drinks in our café bar\, 5|Quarter. \n​Speakers\n\n\nImogen Horrocks – Co-founder of The Last Taboo\, an organisation aiming to tackle the issue of sexual violence within UK Universities through awareness raising and policy change. \n\n\nChantal Herbert – Audio Producer\, DJ and events organiser. Founder/Director of Sister Shack\, feminist led Community Interest Company (CIC) that focuses on working with and promoting women and non-binary entrepreneurs\, creatives\, artists\, musicians and DJs. \n\n\nMargherita Pasquariello – Head Of Strategy at NA College. Margherita is responsible for the strategic management of the college and is shaping the future education pathway under the Institute of Technology footprint. \n\n\nJess Whitaker – COCO Programmes Manager. Jess works with partner organisations in East Africa to plan\, develop and implement sustainable development programmes within the remote communities that they work.\n \n\n\nDate\nTuesday 8th March 2022 \nTime\n5:30pm – 8:00pm \nBooking information\nThis event is free to attend\, but advance booking is required. Click the ‘get tickets’ button or above\, or visit COCO’s website to book your tickets. \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 \nAbout COCO\nCOCO provides sustainable sources of quality education to children living in poor and marginalised communities.  We believe that education gives children the best possible opportunity to break the cycle of poverty.  We do this through our Schools for Life programme.  \nCOCO’s vision is a world where every child\, everywhere has access to quality education. COCO believes that education provides children with the best possible chance of breaking the cycle of poverty.  \nCOCO was founded by Steve Cram CBE and British Army Major Jim Panton in 2000. Since then\, the charity has raised over £5 million to fund small\, sustainable\, community-led initiatives. COCO and its partners have now undertaken 66 transformational programmes in 16 countries\, positively impacting the lives of over 200\,000 people.   \nCOCO is currently operating in Tanzania\, Kenya\, and Uganda\, in East Africa to support remote communities in developing sustainable\, quality schools. Our Schools for Life programme incorporates six core elements: Shelter\, Power\, Food\, Water and Sanitation\, Sport and Recreation\, and Entrepreneurship. This model provides marginalised children with the skills and knowledge to experience a brighter future and lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/international-womens-day-with-coco/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
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SUMMARY:School of Rocks (workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\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. \nRecommended ages 5+. \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including The Neville Hall LEGO® Model and The Mineral Wealth of the North. \nDates\nTuesday 22nd\, Thursday 24th\, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th February 2022 \nAvailable workshop times\nWorkshop 1: 11:15 \nWorkshop 2: 14:15 \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. \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 \nAll visitors over the age of 16 may be asked to scan the NHS QR code or provide their name and contact details on arrival at The Common Room. Smartphone users can download the NHS COVID-19 app before arrival. \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.
URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/school-of-rocks-workshop-4/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
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SUMMARY:LEGO® Mini Model Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nJoin us this February Half Term at The Common Room\, to build your very own mini LEGO® model of some of the North East’s greatest engineering feats\, or a Mars research robot.  \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– Wind Turbine \n– The Perseverance rover \n– The Ingenuity helicopter drone \nThis ticket includes general admission to explore our historic building\, as well as our key exhibitions\, including The Neville Hall LEGO® Model and The Mineral Wealth of the North. \nDates\nTuesday 22nd\, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th February 2022 \nWorkshop times\nWorkshop 1: 10:00 – 11:00 \nWorkshop 2: 11:30 – 12:30 \nWorkshop 3: 13:30 – 14:30 \nWorkshop 4: 15:00 – 16:00 \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. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Stephenson 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 \nAll visitors over the age of 16 may be asked to scan the NHS QR code or provide their name and contact details on arrival at The Common Room. Smartphone users can download the NHS COVID-19 app before arrival. \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/lego-mini-model-workshops-3/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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