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SUMMARY:Faber Academy: Writing Day with Richard Scott
DESCRIPTION:Join Faber Academy tutor Richard Scott for this workshop in which you’ll consider our poetic ancestors and how they might inspire – through intertextuality\, idea and form – our writing now. \nAs well as generative writing prompts\, you’ll also discuss poems by the likes of Allen Ginsberg\, Will Harris\, Wanda Coleman and torrin a. greathouse as you summon what Seamus Heaney referred to as the ‘compound ghost’ of inspiration\, influence and intertextuality. \nThis course is for poets of all experience levels and backgrounds\, who want to explore new themes in a lively environment. This day will be focused on unearthing new techniques for your writing and on generating new poems. \nSchedule\nThis course takes place over a full Saturday\, at The Common Room in Newcastle city centre. \n10.00–13.00\n‘A Freak of\nLetters’\nThe morning will be spent summoning our own chosen poetic ancestors using intertextuality as a formal device. We’ll be looking at masks\, poetic ghosts and how language itself might be haunted. We’ll be guided by Allen Ginsberg\, Will Harris\, Sarah Howe and some Tarot. \nThere’ll be multiple writing exercises to push your practise and plenty of time for questions as we become in the words of Lucie Brock-Broido\, ‘a freak of letters crossing down a rare / Path bleak with poplars’. \n13.00–14.00\nLunch break \n14.00–16.00\nBurnings\nThe afternoon will be spent looking at how intertextuality and hauntings might appear in a poet’s formal choices. We’ll be guided by the tarot in our own writings as we investigate the Haibun\, the Burning Haibun and the American sonnet as we queer our own poetic forms. We’ll be guided by James Merrill\, Wanda Coleman\, Terrance Hayes and torrin a. greathouse in our quest to set things on fire\, poetically. \nAnd there’ll be more writing exercises and further time to discuss these new poetic ideas.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/faber-academy-writing-day-with-richard-scott/
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SUMMARY:Faber Academy: An Introduction to Writing a Novel [SOLD OUT]
DESCRIPTION:Writing a Novel is Faber Academy’s flagship course\, which has seen alumni such as S J Watson\, Saara El-Arifi\, Rachel Joyce\, Gail Honeyman and Alice Feeney go on to conquer bestseller lists around the world. Designed by the Director of our Fiction Programme\, Richard Skinner\, it’s a six-month deep dive into the art of the novel\, with sessions on every aspect you’ll need to take you from the bare bones of a draft to a finished novel. \nIt’s also a big commitment and a leap of faith. \nIn this one-hour session\, you’ll meet course tutor Richard T. Kelly and take part in a taster workshop\, and meet Faber Academy staff – as well as getting to know your potential course-mates. \nYou’ll also meet the Faber Academy team\, who will be your day-to-day support throughout your time on the course\, and get advice on how to make your application stand out. \nIs this right for me?\nThis introductory workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about Writing a Novel. You should feel confident that you’re ready to dedicate time\, space and energy to your novel\, but might have questions about the course\, if it would suit you as a writer or how to apply.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/faber-academy-an-introduction-to-writing-a-novel/
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SUMMARY:Awakened Breath with Vicky Middleton [SOLD OUT]
DESCRIPTION:Experience Conscious Connected Breathwork\nImmerse yourself in the rhythm of Conscious Connected Breathwork. Enjoy the calming energy of breath techniques and the soothing vibrations of meditation. This session is designed to help you release physical\, mental\, and emotional tension. It also supports nervous system balancing to create a deeply transformative experience. \nGuided by Vicky within a supportive community\, this is a space to awaken your loving\, life-force energy. Discover the innate healing potential of your breath and open up new pathways of possibility. \nIs This Practice Right for You?\nPlease be aware that Conscious Connected Breathwork is powerful and can bring deep emotions to the surface. \nVicky creates a safe and loving space for this process. However\, it is important to ensure this practice is right for you at this time. Please commit to looking after yourself during the workshop and in the days that follow. There is never any need to push further than feels comfortable. \nHealth and Safety\nWe do NOT recommend Conscious Connected Breathwork if you experience any of the following: \n\n\nSchizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, or a history of psychosis \n\n\nEpilepsy \n\n\nHeart conditions or extremes of blood pressure \n\n\nGlaucoma or a detached retina \n\n\nA history of strokes or aneurysms \n\n\nRecent abdominal surgery \n\n\nA delicate pregnancy \n\n\nIf any of these apply to you\, Vicky will offer an alternative heart-breathing technique. This modified approach is still a highly powerful and effective experience. \nAbout Your Practitioner\nVicky is a Breathwork Practitioner approved by the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance\, with over 800 hours of accredited training. \nInvestment: Pay what feels accessible to you (£22 – £27).
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/awakened-breath-with-vicky-middleton/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Les Turnbull Book Launch & Talk (part of Heritage Open Days)
DESCRIPTION:“The Return of the Blyth and Tyne” is the new book from local expert\, Les Turnbull\, and is the third volume in The Common Room’s railway heritage series. \nOn Wednesday 16th September\, join us for an informative tour of our historic building with our friendly guides – then pop into the lecture theatre at 1:30pm for a talk about the Blyth and Tyne Railway from local expert Les Turnbull. \nThe book explores the 400-year history and industrial heritage of the newly reopened Northumberland Line\, contrasting its modern passenger service with its origins as a bustling coal and steam railway. Featuring archival maps and photographs\, the book aims to enrich the contemporary journey between Ashington and Newcastle upon Tyne by highlighting the region’s vital contribution to world railway history. \nPre-booking not required – please ignore the “get tickets” button. \nAccessibility details\nThe building offers full wheelchair access including two accessible toilets with on street parking nearby (Blue Badges free). Level access is via the entrance on Orchard St with a small platform lift available to avoid 4 steps to the ground floor. \nOpen day tours from 10am-3pm \nAdditional talk information\nMax number of people: 100\nEstimated talk duration: 1 hour
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/les-turnbull-book-launch-heritage-open-days/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Elliot Goodwin
DESCRIPTION:Elliot Goodwin is a singer\, musician\, and multi-instrumentalist based in our local music scene. He is known both as a solo performing artist and as the frontperson for the local post-rock outfit Drunk Pony.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/elliot-goodwin/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer (Sept.)
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Newcastle upon Tyne. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Wood Hal under the gentle glow of candlelight. \nThis is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with\, endorsed by\, or sponsored by the artist\, their estate\, or official representatives. \nGeneral Info\n📍 Venue: The Common Room – Wood Hall\n📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector\n⏳ Duration: 65 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show and close 5 minutes prior to the start. Late arrivals will not be permitted\n👤 Age requirement: 8+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult\n♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible\n❓ View the FAQs for this event here\n🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone\n🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people)\, click here\n🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Newcastle upon Tyne\n☀️ Please note that natural light levels during earlier shows may vary and the candlelight may appear dimmer\n🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card\, click here \nProgramme \n\nPirates of the Caribbean – He’s a Pirate\nPirates of the Caribbean – Suite\nGladiator – Now We Are Free\nThe Last Samurai – Red Warrior\nDune – Medley\nTop Gun – Maverick\nSherlock Holmes – Discombobulate\nThe Lion King – Can You Feel the Love Tonight\nBatman Medley\nWonder Woman\nDunkirk – Supermarine\nInception Medley – Dream Is Collapsing\nInception Medley – Time\n\nPerformers \n\nAurora String Quartet
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/candlelight-the-best-of-hans-zimmer-sept/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Faber Academy: Writing for Children (12 Weeks\, Evening Sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Kickstart your path to writing your first novel for younger readers in our Newcastle Writing for Children course. \nLed by Faber author Chloe Daykin\, you’ll build all the core skills needed to write stories for children in this wide-ranging\, adventurous course. \nCovering fiction for children aged six to twelve (with a little experimentation beyond)\, you’ll benefit from everything Chloe knows about this difficult craft – worlds that keep kids immersed\, dialogue that convinces them\, humour that gets giggles and more. \nYou’ll be joined by like-minded writers on your creative journey\, as well as benefiting from masterclasses and talks from guest authors. \nThe course will take place on Thursday evenings\, from 7–9 p.m. at The Common Room\, in the heart of Newcastle city centre. \nCourse Programme can be found on the course page here
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/faber-academy-writing-for-children/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:DEFIANT: County Durham\, The Miners' Strike & its Legacy [Film]
DESCRIPTION:Film Screening. \nWe are proud to work alongside Redhills Durham to organise and support the screening of this documentary from Lonely Tower Film & Media. It is a film that captures the in depth story of Durham’s part in the 1984/85 Miners’ Strike\, including the devastation wrought on our pit communities following the final colliery closures. \nFocusing on local voices and the testimony of those that were there\, Defiant features both the situation within the County\, and how wider events (including the Battle of Orgreave) created shock waves on our streets. \nIt is a story of community\, struggle and a defiant pride that still defines County Durham. \nDirected by Marie Gardiner and Mark Thorburn. \nTicket pricing: \n£5 general admission\n£8 supporter option (this optional price helps to further support the work we do) \n5|Quarter Café Bar open for refreshments from 18:00 for a 18:30 start in the Lecture Theatre. \nThis event will run for approx. 2 hours.
URL:https://thecommonroom.org.uk/event/defiant-county-durham-the-miners-strike-its-legacy-film/
LOCATION:The Common Room\, Westgate Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 1SE\, United Kingdom
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