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SUMMARY:Full Power Cacao: Ceremony - 2026 Tour
DESCRIPTION:This is not your ordinary cacao ceremony. \nLiam creates a powerful ceremonial container\, honouring the great plant medicine Cacao and calling in his guides to open the space. Shamanic drumming shifts your energy\, guided meditation grounds you into the earth\, and the journey opens you to the truth\, healing and clarity waiting beneath the surface.\nYou’ll meet the areas of your life that are ready to be released — and make space for who you really are to rise. \nA 5-Hour Deep Dive \nEvery ceremony is crafted to take you deeper into all your energetic bodies.\nMusic and sound weave through the entire night\, inviting movement\, dance\, shaking and release when your body needs it most. \nHealing & Energetic Support\nLiam and his team provide: \n• Bodywork\n• Entity clearing\n• Intuitive energy healing\n• Sound therapy \nAll held in a beautifully curated soundscape to support your journey. This is a cacao ceremony like no other. \nWhat You Will Leave With \nThese ceremonies open your heart\, show you what’s ready to be released and propel you toward your personal greatness.\nYou’ll leave feeling empowered\, rejuvenated and with a renewed thirst for life. \nYou are the person you have been waiting for. \nHEALING – MEDITATION – BREATHWORK – KIRTAN – DANCING…ARE YOU READY TO TRANSFORM? \nFULL POWER!!!
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/full-power-cacao-ceremony-2026-tour/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Free Easter Scavenger Hunt [Drop-In]
DESCRIPTION:An Easter adventure awaits at The Common Room 🐰 \nSearch the building\, uncover hidden letters\, and solve the puzzle for a choccie reward 🔎 🍫 \n🕙 16th April | 10am–3pm | Drop in\n☕ 10% off café treats\n🎨 Crafts for little ones \nFree to attend\, just come along! 🐣\n[No Tickets Required]
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/free-easter-scavenger-hunt-drop-in/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The History\, Engineering & Maintenance of the Metro
DESCRIPTION:With Phil Kirkland from RATW Railway Consulting Services Ltd. \nThe presentation will cover the concept of the Tyne and Wear Metro\, its history and construction\, which will also reference its extensions to Newcastle Airport\, Sunderland and more recently the doubling of the track between Pelaw and Jarrow. Consideration will also be given to some of the innovative techniques and equipment used over the years\, many of which are now standard items practices on the national and international networks. \nPhil Kirkland is a career railwayman with over 52 years continuous frontline service. He started his railway career with British Rail Newcastle in 1973\, and over the years has worked for numerous post-privatisation organisations both within Permanent Way Maintenance and Renewals where he would be seconded to the BR Metro construction team in 1979. After a wide-ranging career including work overseas\, Phil would return to take up the role of Head of Maintenance Delivery at Nexus (Tyne and Wear Metro) in 2007. His role at Nexus encompassed heading up all infrastructure inspection\, maintenance and rapid response\, covering Track\, Overhead Line\, Signalling\, Plant and Equipment\, E&M\, Civils and all other non-rail (bus) infrastructure. \nTo give some particular context\, Phil worked on Metro in two spells – during its original design and construction phases up to and after the handover from British Rail until 1984 before returning in 2007 to head up the infrastructure maintenance department. Here he has brought influence and strong leadership qualities to ensure the necessary changes and working practices were actioned in order that Nexus kept pace with the wider rail industry\, but importantly conducted its business in a safe\, professional\, assured and technically competent manner. His extremely high levels of personal availability all hours and commitment have been the hallmark of his time with Nexus\, often recorded in dispatches. \nPhil has also worked overseas in North America\, Australia\, New Zealand and Europe\, drawing on these experiences and always sharing his learning opportunities widely via the Permanent Way Institution\, where he became Vice President for over 20 years. In recent years Phil has been instrumental in supporting the concept and development of the Newcastle College Rail Academy\, which today is the envy of many. Through consistent support and guidance\, the Academy is now teaching appropriate curriculae in disciplines such as the inspection\, maintenance and renewal of Track\, Signals\, OLE and Railway Civils. In semi-retirement\, Phil is Director of his own business\, RATW Railway Consultancy Services Ltd.\, established in 2019. \n17:30-18:00 – Tea and coffee\n18:00-18:50 – In-person only 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: mininginstitute.org.uk/membership\nFor information on IOM3 membership see: www.iom3.org
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/the-history-engineering-maintenance-of-the-metro/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Whisky Tasting - An Evening With...Brendan McCarron
DESCRIPTION:In person whisky tasting event. \nBrendan has earned his place as THE go to consultant on whisky distilling and blending since working along side some of the biggest brands in the industry. Being responsible for notable releases from distilleries such as Ardbeg\, Deanston\,Bunnahabhain\,Glenmorangie\,Tobermory and Ledaig. He now spends most of his time advising existing brands on improving spirit quality and and furnishing new brands with the ability to produce the character of whisky they desire. \nHe will be taking time out of his busy schedule to join is at the Common Room on 17th April for a evening of chat and tasting some of the releases he has played a part in\, including… \nBenbecula prophecy\nKaze Blended from Japan\nDeanston 18\nGlenmorangie 19 yo (with a twist)\nGlenmorangie Signet Reserve\nBunnahabhain Cask Strength 12 2025\nArdbeg 19 yo \nAnd a special surprise from the Isle of Mull – the Tobermory 21 year old! \nIt’s very rare that Brendan hosts whisky tastings outside of trade and headline festival masterclasses\, we’re very lucky to host him in Newcastle!
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/whisky-tasting-an-evening-with-brendan-mccarron/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Doon The Waggonway with Les Turnbull
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Common Room for an introduction to Doon the Waggonway: a Railway Heritage Walk\, a brilliant new booklet by historian Les Turnbull that reclaims Tyneside’s rightful place as the true cradle of the railways. For far too long\, the Stockton and Darlington Railway has stolen the spotlight\, but this fascinating exploration sets the historical record straight. It delves deep into the Great Northern Coalfield’s massive network of waggonways\, revealing how our local colliery lines\, early steam locomotives\, and pioneering engineers truly birthed the transport revolution that changed the world. The booklet also outlines a walking route from Freeman Road to Coach Lane. \nFocusing on the historic Kenton and Coxlodge Waggonway\, the booket brings to life a time when monumental engineering feats bridged our valleys and coal was king. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the author himself to guide us through this history. A Durham University history graduate\, former lecturer\, and dedicated NEIMME Council member\, Les has spent years championing the story of our early railways. Whether you are a railway enthusiast or a local history buff\, this is a fantastic opportunity to hear from a true expert and celebrate the North East’s world-changing legacy in the very building dedicated to preserving it! \nEvent takes place in our Lecture Theatre at 1pm. \nFREE\, no tickets required.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/doon/
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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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