Quorum’s calendar of events is thoughtfully designed to fit your working life. There are lunchtime classes, evening courses and big one-off events, all designed to stimulate mind and body, and provide a great opportunity to socialise with friends, old and new. There something for everyone to get involved in, take a look at our calendar packed full of events…
Love to Ride Cycle Challenge
Register with Love to Ride Quorum this spring/summer and start logging your miles cycled to be in with a chance of winning a prize. www.lovetoride.net/quorum
There will be a monthly prize for May, June, July, August and Sept.
The prizes aren’t necessarily given to the person who cycles the furthest. Increase your chances of winning by:
- Cycling in your leisure time (as well as to work),
- Set and achieve goals
- Post photos of your trips
- Invite colleagues at Quorum
You can log your miles online or via the Love to Ride app OR you can simply link one of the following accounts to your Love to Ride account in the Settings section and the miles will be automatically added to your profile without you having to log in!
- Strava
- Ride Report
- Map my Ride
- Endomondo
So what are you waiting for…Register (or log in if already registered), Set yourself a goal, Start logging some miles, Post some photos and Recommend the challenge to your colleagues.
(NOTE If your company is not registered then you will need to register it as a new organisation)
First prize will be a bike lock worth £40 and the winner will be announced at the end of May.
If you want any help hiring a pool bike, purchasing a bike or planning your route email laura.mcvittie@quorumbp.co.uk
#30DaysWild Art competition for kids
Let your kids bring out their #30DaysWild Side with our arts and craft competition.
Looking for a half term activity? Why not get your kids to take part in our art event! One of our #30DaysWild events with Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
Children 15 and under could win an arts and crafts gift set worth over £25 by entering our #30DaysWild art competition.
The theme is 'into the wild'. Paintings, drawings, models and crafts - anything goes!
Drop entries (or scanned pics of entries!) off at the Hub before Friday 22nd June for their chance to win.
Email hub@quorumbp.co.uk with entry, your child's name and age along with the name of their artwork!
Entries are open to anyone up to the age of 15.
#30DaysWild
Do something wild for 30 days in June in partnership with the Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Some activities we'll be doing onsite at Quorum include:
- Wildflower Growing
- Bottle Brick Launch
- Wildlife Survey
- Bird box building
- Lunchtime Nature Walks & Picnics
- Wild at Art Competition
- Wild Treasure Hunt
- Wild Selfies & Commitments
Sign up for activities by emailing hub@quorumbp.co.uk
Why not register your company to take part to?
The Nut That Connects The Handlebar
Free World Cup Tournament
Enter a team into our FREE football tournament!
Russia World Cup 2018 is here! To celebrate we're hosting a free 7 aside tournament around Quorum Sports Courts from 16.45
Apply for a ticket today on Eventbrite here and we will reply to capture more info on teams and organise fixtures.
Timings and Fixtures will be confirmed once we know numbers of teams entered.
The first game starts at 16.45 but you can let us know if you're not able to make our first matches - let us know what time works for you!
Teams are seven aside but you are welcome to include enough members for subs too.
Male, female and mixed teams welcome!
Places are limited so apply for a place ASAP!
Free Yoga Sessions, Week Four
Enjoy a Free Yoga Session from Yogi Yogi Yoga.
Class Three in a Six Week Programme of Yoga Classes provided by British Wheel of Yoga instructor, Jane Crane.
Jane will contact you in advance of the class for a health brief and to see if you need to borrow a yoga mat.
You don't need to come to each session, but you are certainly welcome to
Please note there is a one week gap between Session Three and Session Four.
Click here to book onto Session One: Wednesday 30th May
Click here to book onto Session Two: Wednesday 6th June.
Click here to book onto Session Three: Wednesday 13th June.
Click here to book onto Session Five Wednesday 4th July.
Click here to book onto Session Six Wednesday 11th July.
The 45 minute Hatha Yoga sessions will include stretches through basic postures, breathing practices and relaxation.
If you’re brand new to yoga, an improver or even an advanced student, you’ll find something beneficial in Jane’s classes
Take a little you time in your working day to support that work/life balance.
Your wellbeing matters and if it’s in good shape, you will perform better in all areas of your life.
Here are just a few of the benefits practising yoga can bring:
Physical Benefits:
- Strengthening of muscles
- Improved balance and flexibility
- Rehabilitation of injuries
- Increased stamina
- Maintenance of good bone health
- Expanded lung capacity
- Increased vitality
Mental / Emotional Benefits:
- Deeply relaxing
- Improved sleep
- Ability to respond to stress better
- Promotion of feelings of well-being
- Feelings of happiness are increased
- Things become clearer & a more peaceful mind
- Improved concentration
- Increased self-awareness
- Anxiety decreases
- Emotional stability improves
- Creativity increases
- Intuition develops
- Problems become smaller
You can find Jane on Facebook here.
4th July Celebrations
Celebrate American Independence Day with Treats from Fat Hippo, Waffle Co & Fowl Play Chicken
Around Quorum Sports Courts 11.30-2.30
More info coming soon!
Quorum Bike Hub
Pop up bike event from 8am until 2pm
Quorum BBQ Area alongside our Summer Sizzler event.
- a FREE Dr Bike service
- Cycling freebies
- Cycle Maps
- Reconditioned bike sale
Join the Quorum Bicycle User Group (BUG)
For updates on everything cycle related including up and coming events. Send your email address to hub@quorumbp.co.uk
Summer Sizzler
A pop up food event
With a selection of exciting food vendors
Wednesday 18th July 2018
Quorum Sports Courts
11:30am - 2:30pm
More info coming soon...
Family Learning Sessions with TDR Training
Looking to keep the kids entertained in the summer holidays?
Are your children budding scientists, keen to get stuck in with hands on experiments and fun?
Why not send them along to FREE Family Learning Sessions at TDR TRaining based on Quorum Business Park.
Designed to promote STEM subjects, the sessions see familys working together on experiments in the lab.
These can include, Kitchen Chemistry (including making slime!) water rockets, Spaghetti towers and learning about the solar system!
Available to children from 5 years old, at least one adult family member must be in attendance- if you're at work you are welcome to send grandparents along!
Book on Eventbrite here.
Alternative date available on Wednesday 24th July 1.00-3.00pm
