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YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR MAGAZ INE

THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING ISSUE

CDCs in 2010Communities listings

New year, new you?Well, if you’re anything like me, the diet was ditched mere days into 2010 and the resolution to get fit went out of the window as soon as the snow started falling and I hibernated in front of the TV with my duvet!

But the time has come to face up to the realisation that the bikini body I’m aiming for is more, well, SuBo than JLo at the moment and it’s only 6 months til my summer holiday…

If you’ve started the decade in the same way, this ‘Health and Wellbeing’ issue of Digs is here to motivate, inspire and inform you to start thinking about the ways in which you can start looking after

yourself in both body, mind and spirit.

Drinking too much, exercising too little, forgetting about your sexual health – it’s all easily done, but the new year really is the perfect time to start thinking about the ways in which we can all look after ourselves a bit more.

Enjoy!

Ruth

PS: I’d love to hear from you if you have any comments, feedback or ideas for Digs! Email me at [email protected]

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Digs ContentsIssue #5 - Feb 10

Page 3-6 - Your Accommodation - Welcome to new arrivals (p.3) - Welfare Officer column (p.3) - Fun fitness (p.3) - Sexual health (p.3) - Healthy eating (p.5) - eatwithUS vouchers (p.5) - Your spiritual wellbeing (p.6) - Formal dinners (p.6) - Accommodation maintenance (p.6)

Page 7-9 - Student Communities - Re-Fresh parties (p.7) - Just Do It volunteering (p.7) - Sporty Sunday (p.7) - Your CDCs in 2010 (p.8) - Erasmus students (p.9) - Union society events (p.9)

Page 10 - Resident Support - Drink safe, be safe, stay safe - Earn while you learn

Page 11 - Event highlights

Page 12-15 - What’s On - Give It a Little Go listings (p.12) - Endcliffe (p.13) - Ranmoor (p.14) - Tapton & City (p.15)

ACS Customer ServicesGeneral advice and information about your accommodationCall: 0114 222 8800Email: [email protected]

Accommodation OfficeAdvice and information about your contract, room changes and accommodation options for future yearsCall: 0114 222 4488Email: [email protected]

ACS Maintenance HelpdeskReport a maintenance problem in your accommodation at your Customer Services reception or -Call: 0114 222 8801Email: [email protected]

24/7 Security ServicesIn case of emergencyCall: 0114 222 4444

For general security advice and information:

City and Central CampusCall: 0114 222 4085Email: [email protected]

The Student Villages and Tapton HallCall: 0114 222 4075Email: [email protected]

For more information about our Security Services, visit: www.shef.ac.uk/security

Useful contacts

LaunderettesIf you live in Endcliffe, you probably don’t want to be lugging your dirty laundry all the way across the Village. Well, you don’t have to! There are launderettes dotted all around – and they’re loads cheaper than other local launderettes.

There are launderettes located in:

• Carrysbrook Court• Crewe Flats• Endcliffe Vale Flats• 16 Endcliffe Crescent• Halifax• Jonas Court• Stephenson• The Edge

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Wash those undies for less

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Hello & goodbye!Welcome to our new arrivals - enjoy your digs!

Welcome to our Semester Two arrivals! We hope you like Digs and that you settle into your new accommodation and life as a student in Sheffield.

There’s lots of information in the welcome booklet (you can find it in the kitchen in your accommodation) and remember there are lots of people around to ask if you’re not sure – check out p.2 for a list of useful contacts.

Also don’t forget to return your completed inventory form - you can hand it in to any Customer Services reception.

Although the majority of you will continue to live in University accommodation for the rest of the year, we have to say goodbye to those of you who were only living with us in Semester One.

ACS carry out inspections after you’ve left so remember to make sure your room is clean and tidy (hint – if you’ve put posters up on the walls be extra

careful when you take them down so you don’t damage the paint and wash your shower curtain just in case!) We’re sad to see you go and hope you’ve had a great time here.

For all the rest of you, here’s some advance warning of interim inspections: all accommodation will be inspected during March and April.

We don’t want you to get charged unnecessarily, so make sure everything is clean and tidy and remember to report any maintenance requirements promptly.

Beating the homesick blues

After a good few weeks away from university surrounded by your home comforts and old friends, returning to Sheffield after Christmas can be a tough transition and it isn’t unusual to be hit with a bout of homesickness.

You’re not alone as it can take a while to be fully comfortable with living somewhere new. Try to distract yourself by seeing what’s going on in your accommodation and at the Union.

There’s nothing like a spot of fencing or samba drumming to lift your spirits! You can also give Nightline a call (0114 222 8787) if you’re

after a listening ear. If you feel you need

more support, contact your Residential Mentor or the Counselling Service on 0114 222 4134.

Time to chillNow that your exams have finished, it’s an ideal time to recharge your batteries after a few too many late revision sessions at the IC (or post-exam celebratory nights out).

Relaxation doesn’t have to be antisocial - grab a few friends and some DVDs and you have the perfect night in.

Student life can get tiring, a night of dancing at Roar and a 9 o’clock lecture just don’t

mix well, so don’t be afraid of the odd early night.

Sexual healthWith Valentine’s Day coming up, we’ve decided it’s the ideal time to run a sexual health campaign.

Whether you’re in a relationship or not, there is no excuse not to take responsibility for your sexual health.

Look out for a variety of events in week one of term which aim to encourage you to do just that.

Jenni HastingsWelfare Officer

A fun way to fitnessKeeping fit is essential to staying healthy. But exercise doesn’t have to be dull, it can be a great opportunity to meet new people and alleviate some of the stresses of student life.

For a fun way to increased fitness, check out the ‘Give it a little go’ listings on p.12. There are loads of brilliant activities going on every week right on your doorstep, including belly dancing, yoga and ‘Strictly’-style ballroom dance classes! So, what are you waiting for?

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There are lots of people around to ask for information if you’re not sure

Sexual healthThe Union’s Sexual Health campaign, supported by the Resident Support team is kicking off on 8 February.

Throughout the week there’ll be lots of sexual health related stuff going on in the residences and on campus, including free condoms being given out, information sessions and Chlamydia testing.

Sexplored, the student run weekly drop-in service is also being re-launched and will be out in the residences in High Tor at The Edge on 12 Feb at 6pm.

The Sheffield Sexual Health and HIV Clinic based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital offers free, confidential advice, counselling, testing and treatment for STI’s. To find out more, visit www.sth.nhs.uk/services/specialised/7-2-1.php

PS. Check out Union President, Paul Tobin’s blog post about his experience of getting tested there recently

Get fit the John Sergeant way!

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YOURACCOMMODATION

You’re probably familiar with all the different eatwithUS outlets in the residences and on campus, but did you know they offer great healthy alternatives?

From freshly made soups, to juicy smoothies, there are lots of healthy meals and snacks to choose from and, wherever possible, chefs will always bake, instead of fry food.

Healthy options include granola pots, fresh fruit and freshly squeezed smoothies – so there’s always an alternative to the chocolate machine!

Top Tips for healthier eating

• Get in tune with your tummy – put that fork down when you’re satisfied, not

when you’re stuffed!

• Start the day in a healthy way. Choose a slow burning breakfast, such as porridge which will fill you up ‘til lunch.

• Limit salad toppings – a healthy salad can be ruined with fattening toppings and dressings.

• Make sure you get your five a day. eatwithUS outlets offer a great range of fruit, salads and smoothies to help you on your way.

Neopolitan Pasta Stir Fry

SERVES 2This delicious recipe is super easy to

cook, is low in fat and will give you

one portion of your five a day.

Ingredients:Four handfuls of pasta shapes1 onion, chopped finely1 pepper, sliced6 mushrooms, sliced1 courgette, sliced1 clove of garlic1 tin chopped tomatoes (or a jar of

pasta sauce if you want to cheat!)

1 tbsp vegetable oilFresh basil, chopped or a pinch of

dried mixed herbsSalt and pepper

Method:Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan.

Add the vegetables and garlic and

cook for a few minutes stirring

constantly until the vegetables begin

to soften.Add the tinned tomatoes (or pasta

sauce) to the pan and heat through

Add the cooked pasta & stir

thoroughly.Check the seasoning, adjust with salt

& pepper & finally stir in the basil or

herbs. Serve immediately.

Kick start the year in a healthy way!Healthy food and drink from eatwithUS

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As a little incentive to eat better during February, hand in the vouchers below at the till for some healthy money saving offers! !

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YOUR ACCOMMODATION

In a fast-moving and increasingly impersonal world, the University Chaplaincy offers a personal approach.

The Chaplaincy has Chaplains and Religious Advisers from 8 major faiths: Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan and Sikh.

They offer care and support to people of all faiths and none, including opportunities for worship, prayer and spiritual exploration.

Located at 344 Glossop Road (just behind the Union), the Chaplaincy is open Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 5pm and Friday, 9.30 to 2pm.

They have a Common Room with comfy seats and free tea and coffee. There is also a quiet room where you can go to get away from it all and where different worship services are held throughout the week.

There is always someone around if you have any questions or would like a chat.

Feel free to just pop in!There are two Student Workers at the

Chaplaincy (pictured above). Jenny (aka Jelly) works with postgraduates and Asha works with international students.

They organise socials, from chocolate tasting to Persian dinners. Asha also runs an International Drop-In at The Edge Café on Thursday evenings from 7pm.

Visit: www.shef.ac.uk/ssd/chaplainsEmail: [email protected]: 0114 222 8923

Your spiritual wellbeingIntroducing your University Chaplaincy

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There is always someone around if you have any questions or would like a chat

If you’ve got a problem with your accommodation, the ACS Maintenance team are there to ensure it gets sorted. But, the only way problems can be resolved is if you report them!

It’s worth remembering that if there are any faults that haven’t been reported when you move out, you may be charged. So, if you have any questions about maintenance in your accommodation, or a problem that needs fixing, get in touch with the team and let them know.

To report a maintenance problem (eg: no heating, no hot water, leaking tap),

you should contact the Maintenance Helpdesk on: Visit: www.shef.ac.uk/accommodation/maintenanceform.htmlEmail: [email protected] Call: 0114 222 4488 Once your maintenance job has been attended to, you will receive a blue slip to tell you. If you don’t get this, please let us know. Remember, if you don’t tell ACS about a problem, they can’t fix it!

Got a problem with your accommodation? Tell us!

Exclusive treat for eatwithUS card holdersLast term Digs was lucky enough to be invited to one of the formal dinners held for eatwithUS card holders in the residences.

We had a great time and met loads of lovely people and ate so much delicious food we could hardly breathe in our posh frocks!

Because they were so successful, the bods at eatwithUS are planning on doing them again, and we can’t wait!

The formal dinners are a great opportunity to get dressed up, meet new people and you get to enjoy a scrumptious three course meal created by the University’s very own Executive Chef, Tracey Carr (pictured below).

Best of all it’s an exclusive treat for being an eatwithUS card holder.

Feeling left out? You can still sign up for an eatwithUS card if you’re in self-catering accommodation and enjoy all the benefits and offers including 10% off the already great value prices in the Dining Rooms.

For more information visit: www.shef.ac.uk/accommodation/money/eatwithus

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Happy New Year!Get ready for a bigger & better semester!

Happy New Year from the Communities Team! We hope that you’ve all had a wonderful break over Christmas and, now that exams are out of the way, are back for Semester Two refreshed and rejuvenated – it’s going to be even bigger and better than ever!

Communities Christmas Crackers

The Communities rounded off a fantastic first term with some festive celebrations, put on by the newly elected Community Development Committees.

Endcliffe’s Mistletoe and Mayhem saw The Edge Bar and High Tor transformed into partying winter wonderlands complete with a Rodeo Reindeer and massive, inflatable Santa’s Grotto!

Nearly 200 Tapton students got together for the Snowball Blitz held in Tapton Bar and JCR2; local band The Magic Bullitz played live to a great reaction, with other attractions including a Tapton Ice Sculpture and Santa’s Grotto.

City Community’s Christmas Party

included free festive food and drink, Wii games and Rock Band, a festive quiz with some top prizes and tunes from their very own City DJs.

Ranmoor decorated The Ridge Bar and also held a quiz with some top prizes; every student got a free Santa hat and a caricaturist drew some entertaining student cartoon portraits.

With the festive celebrations over, CDC plans are well underway for the first big parties of semester two.

Re-Fresh Parties! Semester Two is here!

The Christmas break is over, exams have passed... it’s time to refresh!

Saturday 13th FebruaryRefresh! Endcliffe Traffic Light PartyThe Edge Bar and High Tor 9pm-3am, just £2

Two different rooms, two DJs, chocolate fountain, traffic light theme, free shot on entry, giveaways. What colour will you dress as?

RED = StopYELLOW = Maybe…GREEN = Go

Saturday 13th February also sees Ranmoor host their massive Traffic Light Party at The Ridge and Tapton host their first big party of the New Year on this day too.

City CDC are also working on plans for an End of Exams celebration – ideas include City Open Decks / DJ Night.

Just Do It!Student community volunteering. Saturday 5th / Sunday 6th March

Join a team made up of students from your Community, complete a one-off task in a day and make a lasting difference to local people.

There will be one project for each of the four Student Communities. Meet new friends, get some great experience and discover Sheffield. Travel, food, support and sunshine provided!

Check the Communities webpages and the weekly email for more details. To find out more or to sign up, email: [email protected]

Sporty Sunday28th February, 11am-3pm, Goodwin Sports Centre, FREE

Don’t forget to come down to the next Community vs. Community Sporty Sunday – with loads of tournaments, fun games and free snacks too!

The past two tournaments have been themed on “School Sports Day” and “Around the World” sports, with games including cricket, rounders, sack race, dodgeball, basketball and Swedish longball…

Tapton have walked away with the Community trophy both times… can they do it again?

To take part on the day, just show up - you can bring down your Block team, turn up as an individual…or just come along and support your Community!

Dodgeball. Get it?

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COMMUNITIES

Your CDCs in 2010Your Community Development

Committees are raring to go!

Here are their plans...

Tapton CDCAs well as planning a fantastic 2010 Ents

programme for all of you Taptonites – the CDC are

also working on other ideas, like a new Top Gear

Night to be given a test run in semester two and a

Girls Night In for all of the Tapton ladieeeessssss.

The CDC are also developing an inter-Community

Treasure Hunt, working with the other three

Communities to make this a HUGE event and

a cheapy cheap Tapton Quasar Trip will also be

running soon.

Tapton has also formed a separate Food Sub-

Committee made up of CDC members and other

Tapton students; this group meet with the Catering

Manager on a regular basis to discuss any issues

or suggestions on Tapton catering.

The Thursday Tapton Film Night with free snacks

will continue and keep a look out for the Prison

Block vs. Posh Block sports competition…coming

soon.

Endcliffe CDCThe Endcliffe CDC represents the largest Student Community of them all and as such, the team are keen to make sure that they provide something great for everyone.

The Ents Team are working closely with the Bar Team to make sure a huge programme of events is on offer for all of you Endcliffers – from the Refreshers Traffic Light Party and St. Patrick’s Day Party to Speed Dating and a massive all-day end-of-year Endcliffe Extravaganza…plus a whole host of regular events.The CDC are also really keen to get Block Freps involved and find out what everyone wants to do and what Block trips they can help you to organise.Recycling, the environment and charity fundraising are big themes too and some of the CDC Reps want to work on events focusing around these issues – March sees EEK Week (Ethical and Environmental Week) hit Endcliffe and the CDC leading on a giant recycled art sculpture event, taking place on the piazza.

City CDCCity CDC want to make sure that Opal 2 Common Room

is utilised fully and developed into a real social hub for

City students. The City CDC are currently planning a

weekly Wii Night in the Common Room, as well as a

monthly Quiz and free food evening.

Loads of City students are talented DJs, so the CDC

would like to showcase this by setting up a regular night

at the Union for these people to perform.

Other suggestions include a trip to the Peak District,

a theatre night and a theme park visit…Easter egg

decorating and an Easter Egg hunt…Speed Dating and a

Battle of the Bands night.

There will be more discounted tickets to Union events…

The CDC will also be continuing to run the bi-monthly

Board Games and Cake Night in Coffee Revolution at

the Union, and the weekly Film Night on Thursday’s in

the Common Room.

The CDC are keen to know what you in City want – they’ll

be dropping suggestion sheets into each Block so make

sure you let them know your ideas; you can also get in

touch by emailing: [email protected]

Get in touch with your

CDCs! They want to

hear from you! Email:

[email protected]

Ranmoor CDCAs a new Student Community, the Ranmoor CDC want to make

sure that the first year of the new Ranmoor Village is one to

remember!The CDC will be holding an Activities Forum to find out what

activities you’d like to see happening at The Ridge and what

Give it a Little Go’s you want too!Plans are also underway for Block vs. Block sports and activities

competitions and the Entertainments Reps are keen to make sure

that all of you Ranmoorians have a great time at The Ridge and

see some great events happening there – they’re also starting to

think about what to do for your End of Year Party!And of course, the weekly Monday Film Night is going to be even

bigger and better; remember to vote for what film and snacks

you want each week on the website set up by the CDC:

ranmoorfilmnight.webs.com/voting.htm

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One of the big aims of the Communities programme is to provide a diverse programme of activities – so what better way to offer this than by linking up with the fabulous range of Union Societies.

The Students’ Union has just under 200 societies on offer, from Darts and Debating, to Ceilidh and Chocolate Soc.

Many societies have either headed out to the Communities to offer sessions already or will be doing so next term.

So far…

• Sheffield Marrow have run sign-up sessions at Ranmoor and Endcliffe; their sign-up at Endcliffe was the biggest sign-up session this year, with a total of 50 new students signing up as donors!

• Indian Society ran a Diwali celebration in Opal 2 Common Room, with over 54 students from the Communities enjoying the festivities with a free meal!

• Mental Health Awareness ran a stall in The Edge at Endcliffe

• Sheffield University Theatre Company brought their production of ‘Bed’ to The Edge for a weekend in October

• Sheffield Music Players Society held a Christmas Concert at Endcliffe to get everyone in the festive spirit – a whole five different groups from the society took students through a whirlwind of music from improvisational jazz to medleys of musicals Coming Up…

• Archaeology Society are running a film showing up at Endcliffe

• SHRIMPS Improvisational Comedy are running workshops at both Endcliffe and Ranmoor

• PedSoc will be running a Dr. Bike session and demo on the piazza at Endcliffe

• Lemon Fresh are planning a scavenger hunt at Endcliffe

• Cheerleading, Latin and Ballroom and Capoeira will also all be running sessions in the Communities

• Plus, Sheffield Marrow and Mental Health Awareness will also be returning to run even more sessions

If your society would like to run a Communities session, just Email: [email protected]

Stress-busting Sessions go down a treat!The exam period can be a stressful one – so the Communities set up some Exam Stress-Buster Sessions to help you all relax, enjoy a few moments of calm and tackle that revision refreshed and rejuvenated!

Students at Ranmoor and Endcliffe enjoyed 10-minute massage sessions from an experienced tutor, which hopefully served as a well-earned treat and a break from all of that hard work.

If you’ve just arrived in your University accommodation – WELCOME! It’s great to have you here and we’re sure that you’ll have an amazing time!

Depending on where you live, you’re a part of one of the following Student Communities:

• Endcliffe Village • Ranmoor Village • Tapton • City

This is your ‘Home from Home’ - your very own student community and we’re here to fit as much fun as possible into one year, by putting on a massive programme of stuff for you to get involved in, from festivals and parties, to film nights and dance classes.

We’re also here to help you put on your very own events and activities and be a leader amongst your student peers.

As part of your rent, you’ve already paid what we call your Community Contribution and this is what goes to fund the massive Communities programme.

Check out the listings (p.11–15) to see what’s happening and make sure you read the weekly email we send to your university email account, “What’s on in my Community this week?”

As proof that you live in your Student Community, you’ll receive your Community Membership Card – keep this card safe as you’ll need it to gain

access to some events and venues, and also to claim some discounts on offer, for example to claim your free cake at the Board Games and Cake Night bi-monthly.

Each Community has its own Student CDC (Community Development Committee) made up of students living there; your CDC is responsible for organising events and activities for your Student Community.Let your CDC know what events and activities you’d like to see happening by emailing: [email protected]

Contact us...You have two full-time members of staff - Lauren and Annie - here to make sure that you have the best time in your Student Community.

We always want to hear from you and hear your ideas on what you’d like to organise or see happening:

Call in and see us: Communities Office, Level 2, Students’ Union E-mail: [email protected]: 0114 222 8689 Website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/union/communities

ERASMUS Students...Welcome to Your Student Community!

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Communities

RESIDENT SUPPORT

Drink safe, be safe, stay safeEveryone knows that too much alcohol is not good for you, but let’s be honest, sometimes that quiet pint turns into an all-nighter and you wake up the next morning with only a vague recollection of the night before.

In most cases, the worst that happens is that you have a massive hangover which can only be cured by water, sleep and a fry up from the Dining Room.

Think about the consequences

For some though, as the memories of the previous night return, so does the realisation that your behaviour was, to put it lightly, undesirable.

Being overfriendly with someone you’ve just met, a drunken argument, lost belongings, vomiting and photographic evidence of it all on Facebook will keep you feeling worse even after your hangover has gone.

For some, drunken behaviour can have more serious consequences: misuse of fire alarm or protection equipment, stealing traffic signs, damaging University property, using offensive and abusive language to staff can, and frequently do, result in disciplinary action.

Support & action

Have no fear, help is at hand – we can’t turn back the clocks but we can give you guidance and support in these situations.

Your Residential Mentors are here to ensure that University accommodation is a pleasant and safe place to live and work and have the authority to carry out disciplinary interviews and issue disciplinary action to students requiring them to:

• Write a letter of apology to the victim

• Sign an undertaking to be of good conduct in the future.

• Pay fines

• Pay costs for damage incurred

• Sign up to volunteering programmes

In more serious cases we will also consider:

• Reporting matters to the Police

• Notifying the offender’s academic department about any incidents and outcomes

• Referring the incident to the University Disciplinary Committee

The outcomes of the disciplinary actions are recorded on your student record and in the most serious cases ACS may even terminate your accommodation contract – something which several students have had to deal with already this year.

Make sure alcohol doesn’t ruin your time in University accommodation

Remember :• Even if you are under the influence of alcohol you are still responsible for your actions.

• Know your limits and when to stopBe considerate of others – both in your accommodation and in the surrounding area.

• Keep your keys and your belongings safe when you are out – don’t leave them unattended even for a minute.

• Pay attention and be alert.

• Don’t accept drinks from strangers and use a Spikey if you’re drinking from a bottle.

• Be aware that alcohol can lower your inhibitions and that beer goggles are not an urban myth, neither are STDs and pregnancy so use a condom.

• Don’t invite strangers back to your accommodation – you will be responsible for their actions.

• Don’t be led by peer pressure.

• Don’t walk home alone – get a taxi or walk with friends using the green routes.

• Be considerate of others.

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Looking for flexible work to help pay your rent? Want practical experience to help boost your CV? Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Residential Mentor? Then come along to a Resident Support Open Evening to find out more!

• Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th February6.30-7.30pm, High Tor 2, The Edge

• Wednesday 17 February6.30-7.30pm, Monsal Dale, The Ridge

Earn while you learn

WHAT’S ON

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Sexual Health Week

8th - 12th February

Sexplored, the student run

weekly drop in service will be at

The Edge (High Tor 4) on Friday

12th Feb.

Traffic Light Parties (Ranmoor &

Endcliffe) & End of Exams Party

(Tapton)13th Feb @ The Ridge Bar, The

Edge Bar & Tapton Bar. Check

out your Community listings page

for more details!

Just Do It volunteering sessions - all CommunitiesSat 5th / Sun 6th MarchJoin a team of students from your

community, complete a task in one

day and make a difference!

Give it a Little Go SHRIMPS workshopTuesday 23rd February @ Dove Dale, The Ridge, 7.30-9pm.

This workshop will show you all the skills you’ll need to become a top

class comedy improviser.

Sporty Sunday - all Communities

Sunday 28th February @ Sports Hall, Goodwin Sports Centre, 11am-3pm

Community vs. Community with this

FREE fun sports day!

Fairtrade Fortnight 22nd Feb - 7th March

A celebration of all things

Fairtrade! Check out eatwithUS

outlets for exclusive offers.

Resident Support Open Evening

Find out about becoming a

Residential Mentor.

The Edge - 9th & 10th Feb, 6.30pm

The Ridge - 17th Feb, 6.30pm

Don’t miss... UNMISSABLE COMMUNITIES HIGHLIGHTS!

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WHAT’S ON

Give it a Little Go is Give it a Go’s baby brother - out in the Communities just for you!

GIALG activity sessions are designed to let you try something new, whilst meeting some like-minded new folks in your Community at the same time. The Community Contribution you’ve already paid means that you can enjoy super discounted rates for these sessions.

Endcliffe VillageTickets available from The Edge Hub reception, Monday and Thursday evenings

Monday 8th FebGive it a Little Go: Fab Abs7-7.30pm, High Tor 5, The Edge. Tickets £1. Concentrate on those fantastic abs of yours in this session which focuses on technique and toning. Fitness Mats will be provided. Please wear suitable fitness clothing.

Thursday 11th FebruaryGive it a Little Go: Yoga (3 week course: 11th Feb, 18th Feb, 25th Feb)7-8pm, High Tor 5, The Edge. Tickets £3.75.This introductory course will get you get you started in learning this ancient art form. An excellent way to relax and de-stress. Please wear loose clothing. Fitness Mats will be provided.

Monday 15th FebruaryGive it a Little Go: Latin & Ballroom7-9pm, High Tor 2, The Edge. Tickets £1. Come and try ballroom and Latin dancing, as seen on Strictly! We have professional teachers and all are welcome, you don’t need experience or a partner. Just bring yourself and expect lots of fun!

Monday 22nd FebruaryGive it a Little Go: Jewellery Making7-9pm, High Tor 3, The Edge, £1.50Learn how to make bead jewellery at this crafty workshop!

Monday 1st MarchGive it a Little Go: Belly Dance7-8pm, High Tor 5, The Edge, £1.

Belly Dance can strengthen body, mind and spirit and reinforce female sensuality. You don’t even have to show your belly! Class suitable for absolute beginners as well as those with some experience.

Thursday 4th MarchScavenger Hunt7-9pm, meet at The Edge Hub, £1.90 minutes and 30 tasks, how many can you do?! In teams, you will be sent off to find, do, photo and bring back a variety of things. Each task will be worth a certain amount of points and the team with the most points will win prizes. All you need to bring is some creativity, a willingness to scavenge, a sense of humour and a digital camera!

Thursdays 4th MarchGive it a little go: Pilates (3 week course: 4th, 11th,

18th March)7-8pm. Tickets £3.75This three week course introduces you to the benefits of this mind and body workout, focussing on core stability and posture. Suitable for beginners.

Monday 8th March,Legs, Bums and Tums Fitness Class7-8pm, High Tor 5, The EdgeOur tutor will focus on technique and toning rather than intensity; targeting your legs, bums and tums. Fitness Mats will be provided.

Ranmoor Village Tickets available from The Ridge reception, Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Tuesday 9th FebruaryGive it a Little Go: Fab Abs7-7.30pm, Dove Dale, The Ridge. Tickets £1.Concentrate on those fantastic abs of yours! Fitness Mats will be provided. Please wear suitable fitness clothing.

Thursday 11th February Give it a Little Go: Pilates (3 week course: includes 11th Feb, 18th Feb & 25th Feb)7-8pm, Dove Dale, The Ridge. Tickets £3.75. This three week course introduces you to the benefits of this mind and body workout, focussing on core stability and posture. Suitable for beginners. Fitness mats will be provided.

Tuesday 16th FebruaryGive it a Little Go: Capoeira 7-8:30pm, Dove Dale, The Ridge. Tickets £1.Capoeira is a unique 400 year old Brazilian art-form deeply rooted in ritual and custom. It combines dance, martial arts, music, and gymnastics into a distinctive sport and

game for everyone. The combinations of skills used in Capoeira develop endurance, flexibility and alertness in its practioners as well as physical strength, mental balance and creativity.

Tuesday 23rd FebruaryGive it a Little Go: SHRIMPS Workshop7.30-9.30pm, Dove Dale, the Ridge. FREE.Fancy having a go at becoming your very own Comedian? This workshop will show you all the skills you’ll need to become a top class improviser. You don’t need any sort of previous experience, just come along and give it a little go! It’s great fun and most of all it’s free!

Tuesday 2nd MarchGive it a Little Go: Legs, Bums, Tums Fitness Class7-8pm, Dove Dale, The Ridge, £1.50Our tutor will focus on technique and toning rather than intensity; targeting your legs, bums and tums. Please wear clothing suitable for fitness. Fitness mats will be provided.

Thursday 4th MarchGive it a Little Go: Yoga (3 week course includes 4th March, 11th March, 18th March)7pm-8pm, Dove Dale, The Ridge, Tickets £3.75.This introductory course will get you get you started in learning this ancient art form. An excellent way to relax and de-stress. Please wear loose clothing. Fitness Mats will be provided.

Taster activity sessions right on your Community doorstep

Give it a Little Go: Ranmoor & Endcliffe

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WHAT’S ON

Endcliffe community listings Tuesday 9th Feb

Board games & free cake 7-9pm, Coffee Revolution, Students’ Union. Bring your Community Card.

Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn7pm, High Tor 2, The Edge. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Endcliffe Community this week’ email.

Thursday 11th Feb

Endcliffe Ice SkatingMeet 7.30pm at The Edge Hub, £4.After the popularity of our last trip to Ice Sheffield, we’re getting our skates on to welcome all of our Semester Two Erasmus students as well as all of you who missed out last time! Go ice skating for the bargainous price of £4 to Ice Sheffield - including transport, entry AND skate hire! Fantastic!

Saturday 13th Feb

Refreshers Traffic Light Party 9pm-3am, The Edge & High Tor. Tickets £2 from The Edge Bar or your CDC. Two different rooms, two DJs, chocolate fountain, traffic light theme, free shot on entry, giveaways. What colour will you dress as…?RED = StopYELLOW = Maybe…GREEN = Go

Sunday 14th Feb

Chinese New Year celebrationsThe Edge Dining Room

Tuesday 16th Feb


Wednesday 17th Feb

Postgraduate & mature student social - with a FREE hot drink!8pm, Interval cafe bar, Students’ Union.

Sunday 21st Feb

Film Showing: As Good As It Gets7pm, High Tor 2, The Edge, FREERun by the Union’s Mental Health Matters working committee who raise awareness of mental health issues which affect students.

Tuesday 23rd Feb

EWB vs PedSoc: So you think you’re The Stig? & Rob’ll Fix It!5.15-8pm, Outside on the Piazza, The Edge, FREE!Have a pedal round our track and see if you can claim pole position (free entry). Come see the EWB bike repair team for a free bike assessment at trackside for maintenance/repairs and even take home a free puncture repair kit!



Sunday 28th Feb

Sporty Sunday11am-3pm, Sports Hall, Goodwin Sports Centre. Community vs. Community with this FREE fun sports day.

Sunday 28th Feb

Film Showing: Gladiator7pm, High Tor 2, The Edge, FREERun by the the Archaeology society, come along and see this classic film starring Russell Crowe.

Tuesday 2nd Mar


Thursday 4th Mar

Scavenger Hunt7-9pm, meet at The Edge Hub. £1.90 minutes and 30 tasks, how many can you do?! In teams you will be sent off to find, do, photo and bring back a variety of things. Each task will be worth a certain amount of points and the team with the most points will win prizes. All you need to bring is some creativity, a willingness to scavenge, a sense of humour and a digital camera! Session run by the fabulous Lemon Fresh Society!

Sat 5th/Sun 6th Mar

Endcliffe Community Just Do It volunteering session Join a team of students from your community, complete a task in one day and make a lasting difference to local people. For details, email: [email protected]

There’ll be loads more stuff happening in your Community too – to find out exactly what’s happening each week, make sure you read the ‘What’s On in my Community?’ e-mail every Monday and check your Official Student Community Facebook group!

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WHAT’S ON

Ranmoor community listings

Monday 8th Feb

Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn7pm, Dovedale, The Ridge. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Ranmoor Community this week’ email and vote for what you want to see at: www.ranmoorfilmnight.webs.com/voting.htm

Tuesday 9th Feb


Saturday 13th Feb

Ranmoor Traffic Light PartyThe Ridge. What colour will you dress in? RED = Stop; YELLOW = Maybe; GREEN = Go!

Monday 15th Feb


Wednesday 17th Feb Postgraduate & Mature Students Social - with a FREE hot drink!8pm, Coffee Revolution, Students’ Union. Bring your Community Card.

Monday 22nd Feb


Tuesday 23rd Feb


Sunday 28th Feb


Monday 1st Mar


Sat 5th/Sun 6th Mar

Ranmoor Community Just Do It volunteering session Join a team of students from your community, complete a task in one day and make a lasting difference to local people. For details, email: [email protected]

There’ll be loads more stuff happening in your Community too – to find out exactly what’s happening each week, make sure you read the ‘What’s On in my Community?’ e-mail every Monday and check your Official Student Community Facebook group!

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City community listings Tuesday 9th Feb


Thursday 11th Feb

Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn7pm, Opal 2 Common Room. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in City Community this week’ email. All City residents welcome!

Sunday 21st Feb


Wednesday 17th Feb

Postgraduate & mature student social - with a FREE hot drink!8pm, Interval cafe bar, Students’ Union.

Sat 5th/Sun 6th Mar City Community Just Do It volunteering session Join a team of students from your community, complete a task in one day and make a lasting difference to local people. For details, email: [email protected]

WHAT’S ON

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Thursday 18th Feb Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn7pm, Opal 2 Common Room. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in City Community this week’ email. All City residents welcome!

Tuesday 23rd Feb


International Street Food Evening The Common Room Cafe Bar, University House

Thursday 25th Feb


Thursday 4th Mar


Tapton community listings Tuesday 9th Feb


Thursday 11th Feb

Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn7pm, Courtyard Room 2. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Tapton Community this week’ email.

Saturday 13th Feb

End of exams event 9pm-3am, Tapton Bar & JCR. DJ, chocolate fountain, free shot on entry, giveaways Thursday 18th Feb


Sunday 21st Feb


Tuesday 23rd Feb


Thursday 25th Feb


Wednesday 17th Feb Postgraduate & mature student social - with a FREE hot drink!8pm, Interval cafe bar, Students’ Union.

Thursday 4th Mar


Sat 5th/Sun 6th Mar

Tapton Community Just Do It volunteering session Join a team of students from your community, complete a task in one day and make a lasting difference to local people. For details, email: [email protected]

Make sure you read the ‘What’s On in my Community?’ e-mail every Monday and check your Official Student Community Facebook group!

Make sure you read the ‘What’s On in my Community?’ e-mail every Monday and check your Official Student Community Facebook group!

Sunday 14th Feb Chinese New Year celebrationsTapton Dining Room

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