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FESTIVAL SUPPORTERS
BOOKING AND VENUE INFORMATION
We would like to thank our sponsors and supporters.
PRINCIPAL PARTNERS
HOW TO BOOK Find more information about some of the events on our website www.britishsciencefestival.org. Choose what you want to book then: Book online at www.britishsciencefestival.org Book by phone on 08456 807 207 Book in person during the Festival at the Box Office, which can be found in a marquee outside Northern Stage on the Newcastle University campus.
FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES FRI 6 SEPT 17.00 – 19.00 SAT 7 – THURS 12 SEPT 09.00 – 20.00 (20.30 on Thursday)
ASSOCIATE PARTNERS
Although many of the events during the Festival are free, we recommend that you book to ensure your place.
MAJOR FESTIVAL SPONSORS
VENUES
REFRESHMENTS
Events at the British Science Festival take place in various venues.
Choose from a wide range of quick healthy eating options at Newcastle University
You can find a map of venues in Newcastle on p45 and the Newcastle University campus on p44. For venues not shown on the map please check the website or call for more information. All venues are wheelchair accessible except where otherwise indicated. You can download a map from our website showing accessible routes to buildings at Newcastle University, and access information for all other venues. You can also pick up maps from the Box Office or call the booking line. For anyone requiring further information about accessibility issues on the Newcastle University campus, please contact Dave Watt, Newcastle University Estate Support Service, 0191 222 7171 Newcastle Central Station is within a 20 minute walk of many of the venues, and also well connected by Metro to most Festival venues.
GETTING TO NEWCASTLE Newcastle is easily accessible by rail from all over the UK and by plane from outside the UK. Newcastle International Airport has good travel links to the city centre by bus, Metro or train.
PARKING There will be no parking available at Newcastle University or Northumbria University. The map on p45 shows public parking areas close to the venues.
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FRI
SAT
EAT@ BISTRO
Closed
08.00 – 08.00 – 14.00 15.00
EAT@THE BUTTERY
09.30 – Closed 16.00
EAT@CAMPUS COFFEE
07.30 – 09.00 – 09.00 – 16.00 17.00 17.00
07.30 – 18.00
King’s Walk
Barista coffee, light snacks and drinks
EAT@ COURTYARD
08.30 – Closed 16.00
Closed
08.30 – 16.00
Old Library Building
Hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks
EAT@INTO
08.30 – Closed 17.00
Closed
08.30 – 17.00
INTO Building
Hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks
17.00 – 17.00 – 19.00 19.00
11.00 – 19.00
EAT@ MENS BAR
SUN
Closed
MON - THURS
LOCATION
FOOD OFFER
08.00 – 20.00
King’s Road Centre 4
Hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks
09.30 – 16.00
Merz Court
Light snacks and drinks
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11.00 – 19.00
Students’ Union 3
Hot and cold light meals
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING
In the event of a cancellation, tickets will be refunded.
Some events may be filmed or photographed for the Festival archives and future promotion. If you wish not to be filmed or photographed please alert the Festival Assistants in your event before the event starts.
Should you wish to apply for a refund for tickets you have bought please email festivalbookings@britishscienceassociation.org by Friday 23 August. No refunds will be made after this time. If you are subsequently unable to attend a free event you have booked, please email festivalbookings@britishscienceassociation.org stating your name and the title of the event you wish to cancel. This will allow us to make your place available to other people.
FESTIVAL SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT
MEDIA, PUBLICITY AND SUPPORTING PARTNERS
DISCLAIMER All details are correct at the time of going to print. The British Science Festival reserves the right to change events if necessary. All changes will be posted on the British Science Festival website and every effort will be made to inform people already booked in.
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The British Science Association is a registered charity: 212479 & SC039236 For more information about the British Science Assocation, please visit www.britishscienceassociation.org This page acknowledges the generous contribution of all our sponsors and supporters at the time of going to print. This programme has been printed on FSC® certified 100% recycled paper, using vegetable based ink.
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