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SUMMARY:Industry Takeover Day with Equinor and FWS Consultants
DESCRIPTION:Try chocolate core samples\, do your own rock strength tests and more\, as Equinor and FWS Consultants join us at our first Industry Takeover Day of the summer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nCome face to face with professionals working in the energy\, mining and geotechnical sectors\, get to grips with some of the work geologists do in our region today\, and discover the Dogger Bank project – set to be the world’s biggest offshore wind farm\, located just off our North East coast (delivered by Equinor\, in partnership with SSE Renewables and Eni)!\n \nActivities on the day include: \n\nChocolate core samples\nWord search \nRock strength tests\nSoil and rock samples and artefacts to view\n\n  \nEvent Timings\nThursday 5th August \nMorning ticket provides access to The Common Room from 10am – 1pm \nAfternoon ticket provides access to The Common Room from 1pm – 4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\nThese tickets are free but booking is required as capacity is limited. Please note\, adults accompanying children will also require their own ticket. Industry Takeover Day tickets include general admission\, so we invite you to take a stroll around the rest of our building to see our other attractions! \n  \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 \nIn line with updated government advice\, all visitors over the age of 16 will 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 required 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 \n  \n\n\nImage credits: Dogger Bank O&M Base – Credit Dogger Bank Wind Farm\, Service Operation Vessels – Credit North Star Renewables\, GE Wind Turbine – Credit GE Renewable Energy
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LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210812
DTSTAMP:20260418T114320
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SUMMARY:Family-Friendly STEAM Day - My Carbon Capsule Origami
DESCRIPTION:This ticket includes general admission to explore our Polymorphic Carbon Library Exhibition\, Graft & Glory Exhibition\, The Neville Hall LEGO® Model and The Common Room Minerals and Ores Display. In line with our Covid Safety Statement\, if you intend to visit as part of a group\, please ensure one person in your party books all tickets.  \nEvent Details\nWhat will life look like in 2100? Will we all drive electric or hydrogen cars? How will we heat our homes and charge our phones? How would you like your relationship with carbon to be in the future? \nJoin us in our Polymorphic Carbon Library at The Common Room\, and explore these questions and more. Learn about the ways carbon has impacted and intersected with our lives.  \nThen\, capture your own thoughts and your own promise for what your relationship with carbon will look like in the future\, through origami. You will be guided through a special carbon-themed origami piece – your Carbon Capsule – and invited to add your piece to our archive in the Polymorphic Carbon Library. Of course\, you can take it home if you like! \nGet creative – decorate your Carbon Capsule however you like. You will also have the opportunity to explore other people’s Carbon Capsules in the archive\, to inspire your own. \nThis informal session is suitable for all ages – our staff and volunteers cater the content around you and your group. \nNo prior experience with origami is required. \nMake sure you book for our LEGO® Mini Model Workshop too\, running on the same day! \nEvent Timings:\nWednesday 11th August 2021  \n10:15am – 11am \n11:15am – 12pm \n12:15pm – 1pm \n2pm – 2:45pm \n3pm – 3:45pm \n\nBooking information\nTickets are free for this session but booking is required\, as capacity is limited to two bubbles per session. Please note\, adults accompanying children will also require their own ticket. In line with our Covid Safety Statement\, if you intend to visit as part of a group\, please ensure one person in your party books all tickets.\n \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 \nIn line with updated government advice\, all visitors over the age of 16 will 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 required 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: www.thecommonroom.org.uk
URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/my-carbon-capsule-origami/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210818
DTSTAMP:20260418T114320
CREATED:20210716T161333Z
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SUMMARY:The Rock Showman Presents: Out of this world – planetary geology and space
DESCRIPTION:This ticket includes general admission to explore our Polymorphic Carbon Library Exhibition\, Graft & Glory Exhibition\, The Neville Hall LEGO® Model and The Common Room Minerals and Ores Display. In line with our Covid Safety Statement\, if you intend to visit as part of a group\, please ensure one person in your party books all tickets. Visitors may need to queue at various points in the building to ensure social distance can be maintained in exhibitions\, workshops and events. \nAbout this event\n2021 has been an epic year for the science of planetary geology. From humankind’s first-ever powered flight on another planet to the spectacular recovery of 4.5 billion-year-old space rocks in Gloucestershire. Scientists are now studying both of these events to understand the formation of our solar system and reveal the holy grail of science – the beginnings of life. Join The Rock Showman & Flossy in an interactive performance lecture that reveals secrets of the Candy Floss of our solar system\, explores the Pork Pie from Outer Space\, and questions whether there ever was life on Mars. Audiences get hands-on with space rocks as they learn how details within rocks tell scientists incredible stories. \nFor the full Greatest Show Un-Earthed experience\, make sure you book a place on The Greatest Show Un-earthed: Workshops! \nEvent timings\nDates: Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th August 2021  \nTimes: 10:00-11:00\, 14:00-15:00 \nBooking information\nTickets are free for this performance but booking is required\, as capacity is limited. Please note\, adults accompanying children will also require their own ticket.  \nIf you can no longer attend at the time you have booked\, please kindly cancel your tickets so space can be freed up for another group. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Lecture Theatre\, Ground Floor\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nMaximum of 6 tickets per block booking and audience members must be sat in their bubbles. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nIn line with updated government advice\, all visitors over the age of 16 will 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 required 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/the-rock-showman-presents-out-of-this-world-planetary-geology-and-space/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821
DTSTAMP:20260418T114320
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SUMMARY:The Rock Showman presents: The Forests that changed the world... twice
DESCRIPTION:This ticket includes general admission to explore our Polymorphic Carbon Library Exhibition\, Graft & Glory Exhibition\, The Neville Hall LEGO® Model and The Common Room Minerals and Ores Display. In line with our Covid Safety Statement\, if you intend to visit as part of a group\, please ensure one person in your party books all tickets. Visitors may need to queue at various points in the building to ensure social distance can be maintained in exhibitions\, workshops and events. \nAbout this event\nThe Earth is an intimately connected multisphere of chemistry\, biology\, air and water\, but the relationship between these realms is always changing. Join The Rock Showman & Flossy in an interactive performance lecture that walks us through the forests of 300 million years ago\, and understand why too much of a good thing turned out to be quite bad. Twice. Meet the plants and animals of the Carboniferous period and reflect upon their importance to our modern world and get hands-on with treasures of the earth\, as you learn how details within rocks tell scientists incredible stories. \nFor the full Greatest Show Un-Earthed experience\, make sure you book a place on The Greatest Show Un-earthed: Workshops! \nEvent timings\n\nDates: Thursday 19th & Friday 20th August 2021 \nTimes: 10:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00 \nBooking information\nTickets are free for this performance but booking is required\, as capacity is limited. Please note\, adults accompanying children will also require their own ticket. \nIf you can no longer attend at the time you have booked\, please kindly cancel your tickets so space can be freed up for another group. \nAdditional information\nLocation: Lecture Theatre\, Ground Floor\, The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle NE1 1SE \nChildren must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. \nGuests will be allocated seats sat in bubbles. \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nIn line with updated government advice\, all visitors over the age of 16 will 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 required 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/the-rock-showman-presents-the-forests-that-changed-the-world-twice/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210822
DTSTAMP:20260418T114320
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SUMMARY:The Greatest Show Un-earthed: Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This ticket includes general admission to explore our Polymorphic Carbon Library Exhibition\, Graft & Glory Exhibition\, The Neville Hall LEGO® Model and The Common Room Minerals and Ores Display. In line with our Covid Safety Statement\, if you intend to visit as part of a group\, please ensure one person in your party books all tickets. Visitors may need to queue at various points in the building to ensure social distance can be maintained in exhibitions\, workshops and events. \nAbout this event\n\n\nVisit the Dino Dig\, Prospector’s Patch\, and Collector’s Corner at The Common Room and The Rock Showman’s family-friendly workshop! Explore geology specimens such as dinosaur fossils\, minerals\, and shiny crystals. These family-friendly science workshops explore our region’s Earth history and welcome all ages to explore what lies beneath our feet!  \nDino Dig!\nJoin The Rock Showman and his team to discover fossils including real dinosaur bones! Budding palaeontologists can learn the skills of fossil hunting\, with the opportunity to find and keep a genuine fossil of their own. What could you find if you knew what to look for? \nProspector’s Patch\nThroughout human history\, prospecting for mineral resources has been important. For making tools or making art\, certain rocks and stones have always had special value. This interactive activity encourages you to get your hands dirty in our treasure chest of opportunity to unearth and identify crystals\, minerals\, fossils and shiny things! Open to trainee Prospectors of all ages! Every person takes home their own unique piece of Earth History! \nCollector’s Corner\nHave you collected a fossil\, mineral or rock and wanted to know more about it? Here’s your chance to ask an expert! Bring your object with information about where you found it and our experts will help you to: \n• Categorise a curious cobble \n• Pinpoint a petrification \n• Classify a crystal \nEvent timings\n\nDates: 16th\, 17th\, 18th\, 19th\, 20th August 2021 \nTimes: 12:00-12:30\, 12:30-13:00\, 15:30-16:00\, 16:00-16:30 \n\nBooking information\n\nTickets are free for these workshops but booking is required\, as capacity is capped at 10 people per workshop. Please note\, adults accompanying children will also require their own ticket.  \nFor the full Greatest Show Un-earthed experience\, remember to book a place for The Rock Showman Presents: Out of this world – planetary geology and space\, or The Rock Showman presents: The Forests that changed the world… twice.\n \n\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. \nHand sanitiser will be supplied. Face masks should be worn by adults at all times unless medically except.  \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nIn line with updated government advice\, all visitors over the age of 16 will 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. Face masks should be worn by adults at all times unless medically except and visitors should 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/the-greatest-show-un-earthed-workshops/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210826
DTSTAMP:20260418T114320
CREATED:20210807T110131Z
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SUMMARY:LEGO® Mini Model Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This ticket includes general admission to explore our Polymorphic Carbon Library Exhibition\, Graft & Glory Exhibition\, The Neville Hall LEGO® Model and The Common Room Minerals and Ores Display. In line with our Covid Safety Statement\, if you intend to visit as part of a group\, please ensure one person in your party books all tickets. Visitors may need to queue at various points in the building to ensure social distance can be maintained in exhibitions\, workshops and events. \nEvent Details\nBuild your very own LEGO® model of one of the North East’s greatest engineering feats. The mini models you will have the opportunity to build include: \n– Safety Lamp \n– Electric Car \n– Swing Bridge \n– Stephenson’s Rocket \n– Wind Turbine  \nEvent Timings\nTuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th August \n10am – 11am \n11:30am – 12:30pm \n1:30pm – 2:30pm \n3pm – 4pm \nBooking information\nTickets are free for these workshops but advance booking is recommended\, as capacity is capped. Please note\, adults accompanying children will also require their own ticket. In line with our Covid Safety Statement\, if you intend to visit as part of a group\, please ensure one person in your party books all tickets.\n \nIf you can no longer attend at the time you have booked\, please kindly cancel your tickets so space can be freed up for another group. \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 \nIn line with updated government advice\, all visitors over the age of 16 will 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 required to wear a face-covering (unless they have a medical exemption) and to practice 2m 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-workshop/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828
DTSTAMP:20260418T114320
CREATED:20210813T105546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T074122Z
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SUMMARY:Industry Takeover Days with Unipres UK Limited (26 & 27 August)
DESCRIPTION:This ticket includes general admission to explore our Polymorphic Carbon Library Exhibition\, Graft & Glory Exhibition\, The Neville Hall LEGO® Model and The Common Room Minerals and Ores Display.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\nThis is your opportunity to meet real-life engineers! Our Industry Takeover Days invite firms operating across the region to showcase their incredible work and exciting pieces of kit to visitors. Our Industry Takeover Days are suitable for all\, including children. Join Unipres UK Limited\, NA College and Nexus on 26th and 27th August at The Common Room. \nThings to see and do with Unipres UK Limited:\n– Virtual Reality Welder \n– Hologram \n– Skill test boards \nAbout Unipres UK Limited:\n\n\nFor three decades\, Unipres UK Limited has prided itself on delivering excellence in the automotive industry from their base in Sunderland. \nUnipres are a global company powered by local people – focused on achieving product excellence\, committed to developing their skilled workforce and dedicated to driving forward innovation across their industry. \nThe Sunderland plant\, along with their base in Birmingham\, are the focal points of Unipres operations in Europe. As a manufacturer of press-formed automotive components\, they apply technical skills\, including expertise in safety and environmental performance\, to create a range of technology solutions tailored to meet the needs of their customers. \nEmbracing the ethos of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement\, Unipres is a traditional manufacturer with modern values and practices. \nUnipres create opportunities\, strive for excellence\, provide customer satisfaction and make cars safer. \nEvent timings\n26th and 27th August \nMorning ticket provides access from 10am – 1pm \nAfternoon ticket provides access from 1pm – 4pm \nThese tickets are free but booking is required as capacity is limited. Please note\, adults accompanying children will also require their own ticket. Industry Takeover Day tickets include general admission\, so we invite you to take a stroll around the rest of our building to see our other attractions! \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 \nIn line with updated government advice\, all visitors over the age of 16 will 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 required 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/industry-takeover-days-with-unipres-uk-limited/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210829
DTSTAMP:20260418T114320
CREATED:20210813T153456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T062127Z
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SUMMARY:Industry Takeover Days with NA College (26\, 27 & 28 August)
DESCRIPTION:This ticket includes general admission to explore our Polymorphic Carbon Library Exhibition\, Graft & Glory Exhibition\, The Neville Hall LEGO® Model and The Common Room Minerals and Ores Display. \nAbout this event\nJoin us at The Common Room with NA College for our Industry Takeover Days. Our Industry Takeover Days invite organisations operating across the region to showcase their incredible work and exciting pieces of kit to visitors. Our Industry Takeover Days are suitable for all\, including children. Join NA College on the 26th\, 27th and 28th August at The Common Room\, along with Nexus\, and Unipres UK Limited (on 26th and 27th only).\n \nThings to see and do with NA College:\n– Datsun electric car conversion project \n– Virtual Reality simulation activity \nJoin us in the VR time machine experience to discover the engineering evolution from the William Pit Rotative engine to the Green Revolution. \nAbout NA College:\nNA College’s mission is to create modern\, interactive learning that is accessible to everyone\, engaging learners through their state-of-the-art facilities. Their offer consists of three elements: \n‘Real life’ – by instilling the correct values\, their enrichment strategy aims to reduce gender gaps in technical programmes\, educate on sustainability and prepare learners for the challenges facing the North-East automotive sector. \n‘Real education’ – their training delivery model is shaped by industry-trained educators and leverages active blended learning to engage current and future generations. \n‘Real knowledge’ – in collaboration with leading advanced manufacturing and engineering employers\, their experiential learning incorporates direct delivery\, team building and simulated scenarios to apply learners’ knowledge in work environments whilst shaping attitude and behaviour. \nEvent timings\nThursday 26th\, Friday 27th and Saturday 28th August.  \nMorning ticket provides access from 10am-1pm  \nAfternoon ticket provides access from 1pm – 4pm \n\nBooking information\nThese tickets are free but advance booking is recommended as capacity is limited. Please note\, adults accompanying children will also require their own ticket. Industry Takeover Day tickets include general admission\, so we invite you to take a stroll around the rest of our building to see our other attractions! \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 \nIn line with updated government advice\, all visitors over the age of 16 will 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 required 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/industry-takeover-days-with-na-college/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210829
DTSTAMP:20260418T114320
CREATED:20210818T110414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T062052Z
UID:3813-1630108800-1630195199@tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk
SUMMARY:Industry Takeover Days with Nexus (26\, 27 & 28 August)
DESCRIPTION:This ticket includes general admission to explore our Polymorphic Carbon Library Exhibition\, Graft & Glory Exhibition\, The Neville Hall LEGO® Model and The Common Room Minerals and Ores Display. \nAbout this event\nJoin us at The Common Room with Nexus for our Industry Takeover Days. Our Industry Takeover Days invite organisations operating across the region to showcase their incredible work and exciting pieces of engineering kit to visitors. Our Industry Takeover Days are suitable for all\, including children. Join Nexus on the 26th\, 27th and 28th August at The Common Room\, along with NA College\, and Unipres UK Limited (on 26th and 27th only).\n \nThings to see and do with Nexus:\n– Metro Knitted Model  \n– Build your own LEGO® metro \n– Storytime \n– Dressing up \n– Metro Games \nAbout Nexus:\nNexus provides\, plans and promotes public transport to improve the economic prosperity of North East England and the daily lives of its people.  \nEvent timings \nThursday 26th\, Friday 27th and Saturday 28th August  \nMorning ticket provides access from 10am – 1pm  \nAfternoon ticket provides access from 1pm – 4pm  \nThese tickets are free but advance booking is recommended as capacity is limited. Please note\, adults accompanying children will also require their own ticket. Industry Takeover Day tickets include general admission\, so we invite you to take a stroll around the rest of our building to see our other attractions!  \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  \nIn line with updated government advice\, all visitors over the age of 16 will 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 required 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: www.thecommonroom.org.uk
URL:https://tcrstaging-wqosm.projectbeta.co.uk/event/3813/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTSTAMP:20260418T114320
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SUMMARY:The Greatest Show Un-earthed: Workshops (30 & 31 August)
DESCRIPTION:This ticket includes general admission to explore our Polymorphic Carbon Library Exhibition\, Graft & Glory Exhibition\, The Neville Hall LEGO® Model and The Common Room Minerals and Ores Display. In line with our Covid Safety Statement\, if you intend to visit as part of a group\, please ensure one person in your party books all tickets. Visitors may need to queue at various points in the building to ensure social distance can be maintained in exhibitions\, workshops and events. \nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin the Rock Showman and take part in 3 activities which totally rock\, at this family-friendly workshop! Explore geology specimens such as dinosaur fossils\, minerals\, and shiny crystals. See how many points you can score as you work your way around each activity\, and take home your very own dinosaur bone\, crystal or fossil! These family-friendly science workshops explore our region’s Earth history and welcome all ages to explore what lies beneath our feet. \nPlease note\, these workshops are the same as those which ran from 16th – 20th August 2021. \nMineral Snap!\nDo you know your quartz from your fluorite\, or your jet from your coal? Learn how to identify crystals\, minerals\, fossils and shiny things with Mineral Snap\, by matching rocks from the Rock Showman’s marvellous collection\, with The Common Room’s own Minerals and Ores Display! \nBeach Combing Bingo!\nJoin The Rock Showman and his team to discover Jurassic fossils in a portable chunk of Yorkshire! Budding paleontologists can learn the skills of fossil hunting\, as they dig through millions of years of our world’s past. What could you find if you knew what to look for? \nIdentify the Fossilised Plant!\nExplore our world 300 million years ago through simulation\, and match the plants and trees you encounter with the fossils in front of you! This activity brings to life how the fossils we can find in our region today were once part of our carboniferous landscape. \nEvent timings\nMonday 30th August: \n11:30\, 12:30\, 14:30\, 15:30 \nTuesday 31st August: \n10:00\, 11:00\, 13:00\, 14:00 \nBooking information\nTickets are free for these workshops but booking is required\, as capacity is capped at 12 people per workshop. Please note\, adults accompanying children will also require their own ticket. \n**If you can longer attend your timeslot\, we kindly ask you to cancel your tickets so another party may take your place** \n\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. \nHand sanitiser will be supplied. Face masks should be worn by adults at all times unless medically except.  \nOur building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility\, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk \nIn line with updated government advice\, all visitors over the age of 16 will 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. Face masks should be worn by adults at all times unless medically except and visitors should 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/the-greatest-show-un-earthed-workshops-2/
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