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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.
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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.
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LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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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.
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220420T130000
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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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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 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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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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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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