GEM North East

Brilliant day with @gemnortheast some thought provoking presentations with a range of examples of actions organisations can take to respond positively to the climate crisis with the message of hope for the future. Thanks to the NE reps for organising and hosts @Discovery_Mus 🌎

@NlandNP are finishing up our event with a talk about the small steps they have made.

Time to do some experimenting with @Discovery_Mus learning team.

Next @Discovery_Mus Curtorial and Education teams, talking about the Steam to Green exhibition and accompanying program.

Next up @ncllibspeccoll sharing a project engaging Secondary schools to think about climate, local area and careers.

Next up @VindolandaTrust talking about the impact of climate change on archaeology, and the actions they are taking.

Thank you to @gemnortheast for organising today's event themed around Climate and Education. We are looking forward to hearing from a range of speakers across the NE sharing their work relating to environmental responsibility 🌎

Thought provoking talk with @AmateurAncestor . The importance of story telling when talking about climate change.

A warm up with @Jo_McKenna12 from the @NlandNP. "Make the small changes. The changes in our control."

On my way to one of my favourite cities Newcastle for @gemnortheast climate event - looking forward to hearing from different speakers on how they are implementing environmental responsibility into their learning programmes @gem_heritage #Climate

Today is the day! We are excited to hear talks by @VindolandaTrust, @Discovery_Mus, @AmateurAncestor, @ncllibspeccoll and @NlandNP

📖 Weekend reading 📖 @gem_heritage has published a report on priorities for the UK #museum #learning sector. It highlights freelancers' vulnerability, cost-of-living pressures as well as noting some positive changes post-Covid Access & read the report 👉 ne-mo.org/news-events/ar…

📣 Families of Kent! 🕵️‍♂️ We're on the hunt for Undercover Family Judges to visit #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award shortlisted @TCMargate. We'll sort travel expenses... you help decide the winner of the Family Friendly Museum Award! Sign up ➡️ kidsinmuseums.org.uk/families/

(8/8) You can find out more about your GEM North East Representatives here: gem.org.uk/about-gem/who-… Please get in touch with the team if you have any suggestions, or requests, for future GEM North-East Events. We would love to hear from you!

(7/8) @Amy_Baird_ is Learning Co-ordinator for History & STEAM @Discovery_Mus @TWAMmuseums Amy manages a dedicated under 5’s programme as EYFS specialist & is Makaton trained. She has several case studies published advocating varied project work during her 8 years in the sector.

(6/8) Ruth Chittenden is Community Engagement Officer @TheStoryDurham Ruth’s role is varied; she engages people of all ages and backgrounds and takes a lead in learning activity and event programming. She’s worked in the sector for 9 years & was previously a History Subject Lead.

(5/8) David Silk is Learning Manager @NewcastleCastle and manages the education offer as well as co-ordinating the team of volunteers & events offer. David also works as a freelance storyteller around the region and is an author of a book of local folk tales retold for children.

(4/8) Kirsty Robinson is Learning Co-ordinator @SegedunumFort @StephensonRail She started her career as a Secondary History teacher before deciding to work in Museum Education. Previous roles include Arbeia Roman Fort, Beamish Museum, Discovery Museum & Darlington Railway Museum.

(3/8) Joanne McKenna works with schools at Northumberland National Park. Her previous roles have included working with schools and families at Discovery Museum in Newcastle, Life Interactive World, Gateshead Libraries and many moons ago as a primary school teacher.