# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Why Community Matters (and How to Build It)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: NUX Newcastle: Thurs 18th June 2026About this EventTalk: Why Community Matters (and How to Build It)In this talk Morven explores how communities of practice can transform the way public services are delivered by connecting practitioners across teams, disciplines and organisational silos.The session will explore practical tips to gain stakeholder buy-in, encourage participation, maintain momentum, and measure impact.Drawing on real-world experience in complex government environments, Morven will look at how communities of practice help reduce duplication, improve consistency, build capabilityand lead to better outcomes for users.While services are delivered by teams, their quality is often shaped by the communities around them. Investing time and effort in those communities is essential for delivering better public services.About the speakerMorven Farquhar is Client Delivery Lead at Opencast, where she works across internal teams, external partners and clients to ensure projects run smoothly and make sure people feel empowered to do their best work.She has a strong background in user‑centred design and her interest in human behaviour still shapes how she listens, communicates and brings people together to creatively solve problems.How to find OpencastThe office is in The Kiln at Hoults Yard, which is through the tunnel to the right of the main Hoults Yard reception.What3words: ///device.normal.cheesePublic transport optionsThe nearest train station is Newcastle main station which is a 35 minute walk or 10 minute taxi ride.You can also get the Q3 QuayCity (towards St Peters Basin) from Grey Street. Get off at Walker Road-Hawick Crescent.The nearest Metro station is Byker, which is a 15 minute walk from the office.FREE ParkingIf you are coming by car you will need to validate your parking using the self-service screen in reception.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/why-community-matters-and-how-to-build-it/100001990843623871
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, fine-arts
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle upon Tyne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Opencast Software, Hoults Yard, Unit 2, The Kiln, Walker Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HL
- **lat**: 54.9699995
- **long**: -1.5813526
- **full address**: Opencast Software, Hoults Yard, Unit 2, The Kiln, Walker Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HL, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Why Community Matters (and How to Build It) being held?
  - **A:** Why Community Matters (and How to Build It) takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Opencast Software, Hoults Yard, Unit 2, The Kiln, Walker Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HL, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Why Community Matters (and How to Build It)?
  - **A:** Why Community Matters (and How to Build It) is organized by NUX Newcastle.

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