Industry Takeover Day with Equinor and FWS Consultants

Come 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)!

Activities on the day include:

• Chocolate core samples
• Word search
• Rock strength tests
• Soil and rock samples and artefacts to view

Event Timings

Thursday 5th August

Morning ticket provides access to The Common Room from 10am – 1pm

Afternoon ticket provides access to The Common Room from 1pm – 4pm

Booking information

These 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!

Additional information

Location: The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle NE1 1SE

Children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult.

Our building is fully accessible – if you have any queries about accessibility, please contact lucy.stockdale@thecommonroom.org.uk

In 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.

The 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