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SUMMARY:NEIMME Lecture: Rail Baltica Estonia: Geotechnical Conditions and Mineral Materials
DESCRIPTION:Rail Baltica is a major transnational railway extending over 800 km across the Baltic States; this lecture will focus on Estonia. \nThe Rail Baltica project is a major transnational railway development extending over 800 km across the three Baltic States. This presentation provides an overview of the current progress of the Estonian sections of the project. Key geotechnical conditions encountered along the route are outlined\, alongside the principal technical challenges faced. The talk will also cover mineral material requirements and considerations relevant to construction in Estonia\, including project requirements\, sustainability\, material reuse\, and project execution. \nMargus Evart – Margus is currently the Materials Lead within the Technical Assurance Unit of Rail Baltica Estonia. He has over 10 years of experience in the testing\, development\, and construction processes of mineral materials and asphalt mixtures in Estonia. Margus has been involved in the Rail Baltica project since 2021\, with a focus on the Estonian construction sections since 2023. His current role includes providing technical oversight of design-and-build construction sections and alliance contracts\, managing compliance with earthworks design proposals and construction processes. \nChris Davies – Chris is the acting Principal Geotechnical Engineer within the Technical Assurance Unit of Rail Baltica Estonia. He has over 10 years of experience spanning research\, major infrastructure and nuclear decommissioning projects in the United Kingdom and internationally\, working on both the designer and client sides. Chris has been involved in the Rail Baltica project since 2019 as the Pan-Baltic Geotechnical Engineer\, with a focus on the Estonian construction sections since 2024. His current role includes providing technical oversight of design-and-build construction sections and alliance contracts\, reviewing and approving design proposals\, and addressing site queries- particularly those relating to ground investigations\, the design and construction of temporary and permanent works as well as instrumentation and monitoring. \n17:30-18:00 – Tea and Coffee\n18:00-18:50 – Lecture Starts\n18:50 to 19:00 – Q & A \nNEIMME is the Royal Chartered membership organisation for Engineering\, Science and Technology in the North.\nFor more information about our events and the benefits of NEIMME membership see: https://mininginstitute.org.uk/membership\nFor information on IOM3 membership see: https://www.iom3.org/
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/neimme-lecture-rail-baltica/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Whisky Tasting - An Evening With... Justine Hazlehurst
DESCRIPTION:Justine is the founder of Kask Whisky – a tasting events and tour company. She is also the co-founder and co-director of the annual Fife Whisky Festival. \nHer passion and enthusiasm for whisky has led to her being selected as a judge for a number of whisky awards including the World Whiskies Awards and Icons of Whisky Awards as well as a number of tasting panels. Her knowledge of Scotch whisky history has led her to work with several distilleries\, organisations and publications delving into the heritage of brands.\nJustine will be joining us  on Friday May 1st at the The Common Room to talk about her recent book “Opening The Case: The Affairs of Pattisons’ Whisky” with six drams chosen specifically to accompany. Including… \nJG Thompson Blended Grain 1972 Batch 2\nCameron Bridge Cadenhead 31 yr Single Cask\nOban Distillery only Batch 3\nAultmore 14 Single Cask Rare Find\nBenrinnes Single Malts of Scotland Single Cask PX 15 yr\nSMWS 1.288 What the bells of St. Clemence say. \nAnd possibly even an old school treat from Leith itself!  \nAttendees will also have the opportunity to pre-order a copy of “Opening The Case: The Affairs of Pattisons’ Whisky” for a discounted price of 14.99 via this link. Pre-order deadline is Sunday 5th April. \nWe’ll see you there!
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/whisky-tasting-an-evening-with-justine-hazlehurst/
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SUMMARY:The Late Shows 2026: Beneath the Surface
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to once again to be part of the The Late Shows. For 2026\, step inside our spectacular heritage building and immerse yourself in a bespoke mining soundscape that brings our region’s history to life. In an exciting partnership with Newcastle University\, we are hosting a striking architectural installation that will take you on a journey into the lost future of coal mining\, allowing you to discover our shared industrial heritage in a completely new way. \nWhile you are exploring\, be sure to get hands-on and enjoy some LEGO®. Finally\, round off your evening downstairs in our 5|Quarter café bar\, where you can grab a drink and join us for a brilliant sing-along! \nWe are proudly dog-friendly\, so please feel free to bring your four-legged companions along on your culture crawl. We cannot wait to welcome you! \nLast entry 10:30pm.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/the-late-shows-2026-beneath-the-surface/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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