cucsa get active

Your 2015 guide to Getting Active

includes Sports and Societies on the Crichton University Campus and in the

local area.

Whether you missed the info in Freshers

Week, are looking for a new hobby or

want to take advantage of one of our new

clubs for 2015 then this booklet will

provide all the info you need for getting

active in sports, clubs and societies on our

campus as well as opportunities in the local area.

Crichton University Campus Student Association

www.cucsa.org.uk @tweetCUCSA

Find us on facebook

Anarchist Group A group for anyone interested in discussing, debating and learning more about

leftist politics. We hope to have weekly meetings to hear talks and have discussions

afterwards. We hope to network with other groups in Scotland and to participate in

meaningful political action.

More info: facebook group

The Dumfries Environmental Sustainability Society (DESS)

DESS was founded to make the University campus and community more

sustainable and raise awareness by giving out freebies like seasonal and organic

soup, organising workshops and film screenings for education and hosting weekly

meetings which include guest speakers.


Gardening Club

Our Dumfries Campus is lucky enough to have its own Teaching and Phenology

Garden and new students (and staff) volunteers are always welcome to get

involved in planting and general garden activities. Come and have some green

fingered fun and gain some botanical know how along the way.

More info: facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1494874874110565/https://www.facebook.com/groups/260359330798989/https://www.facebook.com/dumfriesteachinggarden

Girls Football

Interested in kicking for Crichton? Wanting to have fun or improve your football

skills? Well come along to our girls football training with exclusive access to the

local Dumfries ladies team, coaches and facilities. Whether you fancy a kick-

about or are up for playing for the campus in the local league, there is

something for every level playing for the Crichton Girls Footie Team

More info: Becca Mackie and facebook group

International Society

The Crichton Campus International Society, are students from Scotland,

Europe and beyond. We want to share our cultures and celebrate diversity.

The International Society is a great way to meet new people and make friends

from across the world. Meeting once a week, organise events and fun trips in

the area, or just sit together over stories, tea, and biscuits.


Crichton LGBT+

A social and welfare society for students at Crichton Campus who identify as

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, or another related identity. Creating a

welcoming space for people who identify as LGBT+ as well as people

questioning their identity Crichton LGBT + run social events fortnightly which

include Meet and Greets, a Film Club, Murder Mystery nights, and a pub crawl.

More info: facebook page or by emailing [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/229567380545852/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1392414420990736/https://www.facebook.com/crichtonlgbtplus

Rowing

Meeting for training several times a week and taking part in competitions and

regattas on a regular basis throughout the year, the Boat Club is one of the

most popular activities for Dumfries Campus students. Enthusiastic individuals

are always welcomed from beginners to more advanced, everyone is free to

join. We train at Nithsdale Amateur Rowing Club boat house situated on Nith

Avenue (Greensands, Dumfries).

More info: email [email protected] or contact the group through twitter

(@CUCBoatClub) on facebook or through their website

Sailing Club

During the season the sailing club train at weekends at Lochmaben outside

Dumfries. Whether youre an experienced sailor or a complete beginner,

anyone is welcome. More info: facebook page or email [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]://twitter.com/CUCBoatClubhttps://www.facebook.com/CUCBChttp://cucboatclub.weebly.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/Dumfries.student.sailing

Writing Group

The writing group is for anyone who loves to write. Meeting every two weeks

locally in Dumfries to read out work, participate in writing games/prompts, and

discuss literature. Were always keen to meet new writers so do feel free to come

along!

More info: Fenne Van Den Heuvel and facebook group

Riding Club

The Crichton Campus Riding Club has recently re-launched and is teamed up

with a local Riding School in Thornhill to provide access to horse riding at an

affordable rate in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment for students

to try something new. Runs discounted student prices across the wide range of

activities the group aims to cater to everyone who enjoys horse riding or wants to

give it a try .

More info? Rachel Woods and facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/295899377216313/https://www.facebook.com/groups/295899377216313/https://www.facebook.com/groups/295899377216313/https://www.facebook.com/groups/585977871458937/https://www.facebook.com/groups/585977871458937/https://www.facebook.com/groups/585977871458937/

Were looking for enthusiastic students to get involved in the start ups for

several clubs that have had a little hiatus on campus.

CUCSA are currently working with students to bring you a new Netball, both

Boys and Girls Football and an improved Riding Club for the campus. If you

would like to get involved in the running of any of these clubs please email

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected]

If you cant find what youre looking for among our clubs and societies on

campus then why not look local? Dumfries and Galloway has a wide range of

sports and community groups who are always looking for members. Heres a few

idea to get you started

Dumfries Hockey Club

Running both Womens and Mens team playing in local leagues new members

are welcome to come along and join in. Don't worry, if you have never lifted a

stick before, we will take you through all the basics and rules.

Everyone is welcome to join us at one of our training sessions!

More info: http://www.dumfrieshockeyclub.co.uk/

Dumfries Harriers

Interested in cross country running? The local Harriers train regularly and provide a

discount membership for under 21's. Those interested are welcome to come along

to a club Night and experience Dumfries Harriers first hand without obligation.

More info: http://www.dumfriesharriers.co.uk/

http://www.dumfrieshockeyclub.co.uk/http://www.dumfriesharriers.co.uk/

Dumfries Cycling Club

Primarily a road bike club doing weekly rides of 40-50miles. So if you have had

enough of going out on your own and are looking for company on Saturdays, then

come along. Some current experience of riding a racing bike would be useful but

not essential as all abilities are catered for.

More info: http://www.dumfriescc.btik.com/

Dumfries Musical Theatre Company

The BMTC are a group of around 70 members; singers, dancers, actors, back

stage and support who put on two productions a year usually in April and

November. We are always looking for new talent. If you have the talent we can

use it!

More info: http://www.dumfriesmtc.co.uk/index_1.htm

Dumfries Camera Club

The Dumfries Camera Club gives a warm welcome to all levels of photographer,

from beginner to international award winner. Competitions are run throughout the

year and speakers, both national and local, visit the club to lecture and give

presentations on various aspects of photography. So if you are looking for

inspiration, want to know which buttons to press on your camera or just want to join

a friendly progressive photographic club, why not come along and give us a go?

More info: http://www.dumfriescameraclub.co.uk/

http://www.dumfriescc.btik.com/http://www.dumfriesmtc.co.uk/index_1.htmhttp://www.dumfriescameraclub.co.uk/

If youre looking for a new club, group or sport a good place to look it the councils

Clubs and Organisation database found here. There are hundreds of local groups

so why not see if there is something for you

There is a wide range of churches of various denominations, mosques and other

religious centres throughout Dumfries and you can find a full list on the Council

website under the Faith and Religion section.

If youve found a club or society outwith the student association and think its a

good place to meet people or is suitable for other students then please let us know

and we can pass it on to the rest of the student body

Other things to do:

You can find plenty of visitor attractions and places of interest in and around

Dumfries and Galloway but checking out the Visit Scotland website or calling in and speaking to one of the staff at the Visitor Information centre on Whitesands

http://info.dumgal.gov.uk/clubsandorganisationshttp://www.visitscotland.com/

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