- The document provides a detailed itinerary for a visit to Newcastle, England from October 20-24, 2014 for partners from Cyprus, Spain, Ireland, Crete, and Poland. - The schedule includes visits to St. Columba's Primary School, touring the Beamish Open Air Museum, exploring the Discovery Museum and Castle Keep in Newcastle, and dining at several local restaurants in the evenings. - Transportation between locations will primarily be via the local Metro system with pickups provided by the school's mini bus. The itinerary has been planned and pre-booked by St. Columba's staff to showcase the school and local area.

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COMMENIUS VISIT - CYPRUS: SPAIN: IRELAND: CRETE: POLAND
MONDAY 20th OCTOBER to FRIDAY 24th OCTOBER 2014
PROGRAMME FOR VISIT
Monday 20th Oct
Arrive in England.
Hotel is Sandman Signature Hotel www.sandmansignature.co.uk
You can get a Metro to the hotel from the airport. (Newcastle Airport to Monument station, then change trains for St James Park station – Hotel is directly opposite the station) www.nexus.org.uk
Cyprus arrive 16.15pm
Spain arrive 16.10pm
Poland arrive 11.20am
Crete arrive 20.25pm
Ireland arrive 7.20am
Meet St Columba’s staff at hotel at 7.00pm walk to China Town for meal (approx £20 per head)
Tuesday 21st Oct
8.00am
8.45am
9.00am
10.15am
11.00 am
12.00 noon
1.00pm
5.00pm
7.30pm
8.15pm
Travel to school by Metro (get on at St James station then straight through to Wallsend station, 6 stops) RM will you pick up at station by school mini bus.
Arrive at school
Spend the morning in school – visit classes
School Assembly (sample of things prepared from Grandparents Day)
Project meeting
Lunch in school
Tour of Beamish Open Air Museum www.beamish.org.uk
(£18.00 per person) (St Columba’s staff - RM, CMG, DW)
Return to hotel
Meet St Columba’s staff at hotel, travel on metro to restaurant.
Evening meal together www.asyoulikeitjesmond.com
Return to hotel
Wednesday22nd Oct
9.00am
9.15am
Meet RM at Hotel
Walk to the Discovery Museum www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery
(free entrance)

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10.30am
11.00am
12.00pm
2.00pm
3.00pm
7.00pm
Coffee
Walk to the Castle Keep www.castlekeep-newcastle.org.uk
(£4.00 per person)
Meet VT, travel by school mini bus to Tynemouth for lunch.
Back to St Columba’s Primary School
Return to Hotel – Free time in Newcastle
www.intu.co.uk/eldonsquare
Meet St Columba’s staff at hotel, walk to The Gate for meal and drinks
www.thegatenewcastle.co.uk
Return to Hotel
Thursday 23rd Oct
8.00am
8.45am
9.15am
3.30pm
7.00 pm
Travel to school by Metro – picked up from station by school mini bus
Arrive at school
Go on a ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ arranged by the Schools Council as part of the celebrations as we prepare for Robert’s retirement.
Return to hotel – free time in Newcastle
Meet St Columba’s staff in hotel, walk to Aneesa’s Restaurant on Newcastle Quayside. Then either head back to hotel for those leaving early or drinks in Newcastle. www.aneesas.co.uk
Friday 24th Oct
Partners prepare to travel home, metro back to Newcastle Airport.
Dear Partners,
Here is our programme for your visit.
I have booked all restaurants etc. in advance. Meals will cost approximately £15 to £20 per head not including drinks.
Please check out the hotel and restaurants on the internet. I hope you will enjoy them!!