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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
• TAEKWONDO • MEXICAN FOLK DANCING • ZUMBA • LIVING YOUR MOST ETHICAL LIFE • DAOIST SELF-DEFENCE • SAMBA
• BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 10 HOUR COURSE • FLIGHT TASTER SESSION • LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCE • MORRIS DANCING • MUG CAKE FUN
• AMAZING THAILAND • CASUAL ICE SKATING • FREE COFFEE AND CAKE WITH MSC • KUTHU/GAANA WINNERS OF ICE • TRAIL RUN • IS BEING A COUNCILLOR FOR ME? • LEAN A KPOP CHOREOGRAPHY • NUS DELEGATES: WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? • THE COOKERY SCHOOL • BELLY DANCING
• BEGINNERS 5 WEEK FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS GREEK 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS IRISH DANCE • CODE YOUR FIRST COMPUTER GAME • DAOIST SELF DEFENCE • TAEKWONDO • ZUMBA • MATLAB 5 WEEK COURSE
• BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 10 HOUR COURSE • FEM SOC CAMPAIGNING • LEARN SWEDISH BACK MASSAGE • BATH BOMB MAKING AT LUSH • SOLIDWORKS FOR BEGINNERS 5 WEEK COURSE • HISTORICAL CRIME AND MURDER TOUR • INTERACTIVE CULINARY SESSIONS
• CASUAL ICE SKATING • BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS SELF DEFENCE 5 WEEK COURSE • ANSYS CFD 5 WEEK COURSE • THE COOKERY SCHOOL
• A MIDSUMMERS NIGHT’S DREAM - SHEFFIELD THEATRES • BOMBUS REHEARSAL • CHORUS REHEARSAL • DAOIST TAI CHI AND MOVEMENT MEDITATION • INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC 5 WEEKS COURSE • LEARN HAND AND FACE MASSAGE • LINDY HOP: SOLO JAZZ • BOOMWHACKERS • PLEA IN MITIGATION/ NEGOTIATION WORKSHOP • TAEKWONDO • WOMEN’S CRICKET • ZUMBA • RACE, WHITENESS AND EDUCATION • BELLY DANCING • INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC 5 WEEKS COURSE • BEGINNERS 5 WEEK FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSE • DAOIST TAI CHI AND MOVEMENT MEDITATION • TAEKWONDO • MEDITATION • ZUMBA • ANSYS STRUCTURAL 5 WEEK COURSE
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The Give it a Go Autumn programme is your chance to try out lots of different events and activities here at the Students’ Union that range from society sessions, sports, local attraction visits and day trips. There is really something for everyone!
MONDAY
WEEK BEGINNING 1 OCTOBER
WEEK BEGINNING 8 OCTOBER
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FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
• MUG CAKE FUN
• CITY OF CAMBRIDGE • CAPOEIRA FOR BEGINNERS • CONSERVATION TASKS AT CROOKES COMMUNITY FARM • CREATE AN AUTHENTIC GUACAMOLE • DAY OF THE DEAD: ZOMBIE MOVIE IN A DAY • TAEKWONDO • POLO
• MEDIEVAL FIGHTING AND CRAFTING • ROBIN HOODS BAY AND WHITBY • SEXPRESSION • TSC - BACKSTAGE WITH THE BAND • WOMEN ONLY GYM INDUCTION • SUPPORT ON A SUNDAY
• SOLIDWORKS ADVANCED 5 WEEK COURSE • CONVERSATION CLUB
• POLO • ALNWICK CASTLE DAY TRIP • BAKEWELL TASTE TRAIL TOUR • FUSION 360 2 WEEK COURSE • CAPOEIRA FOR BEGINNERS • SUPPORT ON A SUNDAY • TAEKWONDO • LATEX ESSENTIALS 2 WEEK COURSE
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WEEK BEGINNING
WEEK BEGINNING 15 OCTOBER
WEEK BEGINNING 22 OCTOBER
WEEK BEGINNING 29 OCTOBER
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
• BEGINNERS 5 WEEK FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS GREEK 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • BOLLYWOOD DANCE • TAEKWONDO • MATLAB 5 WEEK COURSE
• BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 10 HOUR COURSE • CRUELTY FREE PRODUCTS • SOLIDWORKS FOR BEGINNERS 5 WEEK COURSE • INTERACTIVE CULINARY SESSIONS
• CASUAL ICE SKATING • BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS SELF DEFENCE 5 WEEK COURSE • MALAYSIAN CULTURAL SESSION • MOOTING-ADVOCACY • ANSYS CFD 5 WEEK COURSE • GREEN CITY ACTION • THE COOKERY SCHOOL
• INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC 5 WEEKS COURSE • BEGINNERS 5 WEEK FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSE • TAEKWONDO • ANSYS STRUCTURAL 5 WEEK COURSE
• BEGINNERS 5 WEEK • BEGINNERS SIGN FRENCH LANGUAGE LANGUAGE 10 HOUR COURSE COURSE • BEGINNERS GREEK 5 • SOLIDWORKS FOR WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE BEGINNERS 5 WEEK • DREAM CATCHER MAKING COURSE • LEARN INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE • TAEKWONDO • MATLAB 5 WEEK COURSE
• CASUAL ICE SKATING • BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS SELF DEFENCE 5 WEEK COURSE • ANSYS CFD 5 WEEK COURSE • GENDER AND FEMINISM • THE COOKERY SCHOOL • MALAYSIAN TRADITIONAL GAMES • HOLLY HAGG
• BEGINNERS 5 WEEK FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS GREEK 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • TAEKWONDO
HALLOWEEN • CASUAL ICE SKATING • BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS SELF DEFENCE 5 WEEK COURSE • BEGINNERS 5 WEEK ITALIAN COURSE • LEARN REIKI • HALLOWEEN GHOST WALK • HALLOWEEN HOLIDAY CRAFTS • THE COOKERY SCHOOL
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
• 24 HOUR FILMMAKING CHALLENGE • SOLIDWORKS ADVANCED 5 WEEK COURSE
• 24 HOUR FILMMAKING CHALLENGE • CAPOEIRA FOR BEGINNERS • TAEKWONDO • WALK ALONG DERWENT VALLEY • YORK AND HARROGATE DAY TRIP • LATEX ESSENTIALS 2 WEEK COURSE • WHINFELL QUARRY GARDEN
• MATLOCK WALKING TOUR AND HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM • SPOOK DAY AT MANOR LODGE
• INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC 5 WEEKS COURSE • BEGINNERS 5 WEEK FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE • INDIAN SOC RANGOLI • TAEKWONDO • THE THREE MUSKETEERS SHEFFIELD THEATRES • ANSYS STRUCTURAL 5 WEEK COURSE • ECONOMIC & POLITICAL CRISIS
• BEGINNERS JAPANESE 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • BODY LANGUAGE SKILLS • DJ SOC GIVE IT A SPIN • SOLIDWORKS ADVANCED 5 WEEK COURSE • CONVERSATION CLUB
• ONE POT COOKERY • CAPOEIRA FOR BEGINNERS • HADRIAN’S WALL AND CARLISLE • SWEETEN THE DAY OF THE DEAD • TAEKWONDO • AUTOCAD FOR BEGINNERS • HALLOWEEN FUN ON THE FARM
BST ENDS - CLOCKS GO BACK 1 HOUR • CADBURY WORLD HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR AND BIRMINGHAM • HALLOWEEN FUN ON THE FARM • FUSION 360 2 WEEK COURSE
• INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC 5 WEEKS COURSE • BEGINNERS 5 WEEK FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE • HALLOWEEN HOLIDAY CRAFTS
• EDINBURGH WEEKEND TRIP • BEGINNERS JAPANESE 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE
• EDINBURGH WEEKEND TRIP • EDINBURGH WEEKEND TRIP • SCRIPTWRITING AND • CAMERA AND LIGHTING STORYBOARDING WORKSHOP WORKSHOP • YOUTH 2000 RETREAT • AUTOCAD FOR BEGINNERS • OXJAM GIGMAKERS
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WEEK BEGINNING
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
BONFIRE NIGHT • FLIGHT TASTER SESSION • SOLIDWORKS FOR • BEGINNERS 5 WEEK BEGINNERS 5 WEEK FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSE COURSE • INTERACTIVE CULINARY • BEGINNERS GREEK 5 SESSIONS WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • MATLAB 5 WEEK COURSE
• CASUAL ICE SKATING • BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS SELF DEFENCE 5 WEEK COURSE • BEGINNERS 5 WEEK ITALIAN COURSE • ANSYS CFD 5 WEEK COURSE • THE COOKERY SCHOOL
• BEGINNERS 5 WEEK FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSE • BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE • MINDFUL LIFE SKILLS • ANSYS STRUCTURAL 5 WEEK COURSE • SUSTAINABILITY
• BEGINNERS JAPANESE 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • SOLIDWORKS ADVANCED 5 WEEK COURSE
• CITY OF OXFORD • MACRAME • HOLLY HAGG
• MANCHESTER UNITED STADIUM TOUR AND MANCHESTER
WEEK BEGINNING 12 NOVEMBER
• BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK COURSE • BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE • LEARN HOW TO READ TAROT CARDS • MATLAB 5 WEEK COURSE
• SOLIDWORKS FOR BEGINNERS 5 WEEK COURSE
• CASUAL ICE SKATING • BEGINNERS 5 WEEK ITALIAN COURSE • ANSYS CFD 5 WEEK COURSE • THE COOKERY SCHOOL
• BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE • ANSYS STRUCTURAL 5 WEEK COURSE
• BEGINNERS JAPANESE 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE • SOLIDWORKS ADVANCED 5 WEEK COURSE
• ONE POT COOKERY • CAPOEIRA FOR BEGINNERS • DRESS UP YOUR PINATA • CHESTER AND LLANGOLLEN (NORTH WALES) • WHINFELL QUARRY GARDEN
• EDITING WORKSHOP • CITY OF COVENTRY • 1940S CHRISTMAS AT MANOR LODGE
WEEK BEGINNING 19 NOVEMBER
• BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK COURSE • BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE
• INTERACTIVE CULINARY SESSIONS
• CASUAL ICE SKATING • BEGINNERS 5 WEEK ITALIAN COURSE • THE COOKERY SCHOOL
• BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE
• BEGINNERS JAPANESE 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE
• EMERGENCY FIRST AID COURSE • CAPOEIRA FOR BEGINNERS • STONEHENGE AND BATH • FESTIVITIES ON THE FARM
• NEWCASTLE AND ANGEL OF THE NORTH • FESTIVITIES ON THE FARM
• BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK COURSE • BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE • LEARN SELF HAND AND FACE MASSAGE • BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK COURSE • BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE
• INTERACTIVE CULINARY SESSIONS
• CASUAL ICE SKATING • BEGINNERS 5 WEEK ITALIAN COURSE • TRANSFORM THEATRE DELI • THE COOKERY SCHOOL
• TRANSFORM THEATRE DELI
• BEGINNERS GERMAN WEEKEND LANGUAGE COURSE • CAMBRIDGE AT CHRISTMAS • CAPOEIRA FOR BEGINNERS • SUPERMARKET SWEEP
• BEGINNERS GERMAN WEEKEND LANGUAGE COURSE • LEEDS GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET • SUPPORT ON A SUNDAY
• FLIGHT TASTER SESSION
• CASUAL ICE SKATING • ASTROLOGY - WHAT DOES 2019 HOLD?! • LEARN AROMATHERAPY • THE COOKERY SCHOOL
• CHATSWORTH HOUSE AT CHRISTMAS • ZEST FESTIVE FUN DAY
• HOGWARTS IN THE SNOW - HARRY POTTER STUDIOS TOUR LONDON • CHRISTMAS AT THE CEMETERY CHAPEL
WEEK BEGINNING 5 NOVEMBER
WEEK BEGINNING 26 NOVEMBER
WEEK BEGINNING 3 DECEMBER
WEEK BEGINNING 10 DECEMBER
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• BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK COURSE • BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE
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FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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• CASUAL ICE SKATING • SNOWDROP CHRISTMAS PARTY
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No. 120 bus stop (to city centre via campus)
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301 Glossop Road 36 Wilkinson Street Alfred Denny Building Allen Court (residence) Arts Tower Bartolome House Durham Road Goodwin Sports Centre Information Commons No.66 (TV Studio) Portabello Richard Roberts Building SU (Students’ Union) SU Concourse SU Piazza Octagon University Arms Weston Park + 19) Ranmoor, Ridge (residence) 20) Endcliffe, Edge (residence) 21) Stephenson Hall and Endcliffe Studio
Sheffield Cathedral Town Hall Devonshire Cat
Inside Sheffield Students' Union (SU) Level 6 Student Support Services Level 5 Inox Dine Level 4 Gallery Rooms Media Hub The View Deli Uni Central
Level 3 Activities & Sports Zone
(GIAG, HEAR, ResLife, RAG, Sheffield Volunteering, Societies, Sports Clubs)
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SPORTS
WEDS FOR 5 WEEKS: STARTING 10 OCT BEGINNERS SELF DEFENCE 5 WEEK COURSE
Get involved with Sport at your Students’ Union! Many of our Give it a Go sport sessions are run by Sports Clubs that are active at Sport Sheffield. All our sessions are designed for beginners, so it doesn’t matter if you haven’t tried the activity before. Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance! For the full list of Sport sessions, locations, terms and conditions, what to bring, and to buy tickets please visit:
5-7pm £15 No. 66 - TV Studio (other than 7 November which is in Uni Central) This course will give a solid introduction to the concepts of self-defence. Should you pass, an electronic certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be awarded.
www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-sport or go to the SU Box Office.
SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 3 OCT
SATURDAY 6 AND 13 OCTOBER
GIALG
TRAIL RUNNING
POLO
9.40am - 2pm £4
4-5pm Meet at The Edge Free
10.30am - 2pm £24.60 Meet in the Goodwin Sports Centre Car Park
Meet at Sheffield Train Station Departure Boards
Come and try trail running with the University of Sheffield Orienteering and Fell Running Club.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
GIALG
ICE SKATING 7-10pm Free Meet at the University of Sheffield Tram Stop Join Ice Skating Society for their weekly session at Ice Sheffield. Please see the online event for more info on what to bring, including tram and skate hire price.
THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER
GIALG
WOMEN’S CRICKET
6-8pm Free
Birkdale School or meet 15 minutes before outside the Edge or 30 minutes before outside the SU Come and Try Cricket, whether you are a beginner or a pro we are the club for you!
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WALK ALONG DERWENT VALLEY
Come and join the equestrian club at our Give It a Go Polo session for all abilities from Polo pros to those who have never sat on a horse before! Transport, hats and body protectors included in ticket. Please wear joggers/leggings and boots with a small heel
SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER WOMEN-ONLY GYM INDUCTION
On this walk we'll be heading south down the beautiful Derwent Valley, climbing up onto Froggatt and Curbar edge, then following the river Derwent upstream back towards Grindleford. A great way to discover what the club is all about and get some fantastic views! (Total length: 12km or 7.5 miles) Tickets MUST be purchased in advance, the price of the ticket does not include rail fair. For more info on what to bring and wear, please see the online event description on the Give it a Go website.
6-7pm - £3
Goodwin Sports Centre Gym You will get a short induction, then you can use the rest of the time to try out the different machines and ask women instructors for advice on technique, to help you feel more confident in your own fitness.
DATES BELOW TAEKWONDO Monday and Thursday sessions are 6-8pm Saturday’s session is 2-4pm, with an optional hour of fitness starting at 1pm Sessions will either be in The Edge or Endcliffe studio, please refer to the online event or your ticket Come along and try a Taekwondo session! All of our sessions are open to all abilities, you don't need to be particularly fit or flexible.
MONDAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 OCTOBER THURSDAY 4, 11, 18, 25 OCTOBER SATURDAY 6,13, 20, 27 OCTOBER
All Sessions £3
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
RESIDENCE GYM 10-11AM
LEARN TO CYCLE 5-8PM
SQUASH & RACKETBALL 2.40-4.00PM
RESIDENCE GYM 7-8AM
BOOTCAMP 4:30-5:30PM
PARKRUN 8:30AM
MEN’S BASKETBALL 10AM-12PM
£2 PER SESSION
SQUASH & RACKETBALL 4.40-6.00PM
QUIDDITCH 5-6PM
RUNNING 3PM
NETBALL 4-5PM
VOLLEYBALL 5-6PM
LEARN TO CYCLE 9AM-12PM
ARCHERY 11AM-1PM
£2 PER SESSION OR FREE TO RESIDENCE LIFE MEMBERS
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL 6.15-7.15PM
HIGH INTENSITY FITNESS 7.15-8.15PM
CASUAL SWIMMING 4-5PM
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL 5-6M
ZUMBA 6.30-7.30PM
YOGA 8.30-9.30PM
WALKING FOOTBALL 5-6PM
ULTIMATE FRISBEE 5-6PM
SWIMMING 6-8PM
DODGEBALL 1.30-2:30PM
SPINNING 5.30-6.30PM
ROWING FITNESS 5-6PM
SQUASH 7.20-9.20PM
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2.30-3:30PM
MEN’S FOOTBALL 6-7PM
TOUCH RUGBY 5-6PM
BOULDERING 7.20-10PM
FUTSAL 3:30-4:30PM
EXCLUSIVE TO RESIDENCE LIFE MEMBERS FREE OF CHARGE PRICES VARY. SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS FREE TO ALL
VENUES GOODWIN SPORTS CENTRE RANMOOR ALLEN COURT / CITY PEARSON BUILDING, SHEFFIELD HALLAM ENDCLIFFE STEPHENSON HALL H SHEFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
BOXING FITNESS 7-8PM LACROSSE 7-8PM
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EQUIPM P R OV I D E N T ED!
WOMEN’S TABLE TENNIS SELF DEFENCE 6-7.30PM 6-7PM
MINDFULNESS 7:30-8:30PM
WOMEN’S BOXING FITNESS 7-8PM
FITNESS CLASS 7-8PM
PILATES 7:30-8:30PM
ZUMBA 7.30-8.30PM
HOCKEY 7-8PM
ENDCLIFFE STUDIO YOGA 7.30-8.30PM WALKING CLUB
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Friendly Peak District walks throughout the year, Saturdays and Sundays, £2 for non members Contact: suwc@sheffield.ac.uk Website: suwc.co.uk
BOULDERING SPIKEBALL 6-7.20PM 1.30PM-2:30PM
GLOW IN THE DARK EVENT
Our unique Glow Sport event, featuring Badminton and Zumba, will take place on Friday 7th December in the Octagon, £3pp. See facebook/ socialsportuos for details
YOGA 8.15-9.15PM
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BOOKIN AVAILA G DAYS B BLE 6 EF SESSIO ORE N! RESIDENCE 5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL League fixtures starting in October. Sign up your team via www.sport-sheffield.com/ residence-sport
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BADMINTON 1-3PM MEN’S FOOTBALL 4-5PM
STUDENT SESSIONS! SPORT EVERYWHERE
The Edge Reception - Free sports equipment and tennis use Student Union Welcome Desk - Free sports equipment and table tennis use Interval Cafe - Free table tennis use Present your U-Card to borrow equipment
PLUS MUCH MORE...
Check out our social media and web pages for more activities throughout the year!
BEGINNERS FENCING
Engaging new session with our Fencing Club, Mondays, 7-9.30pm at Birkdale School. Website: shefunifencing.co.uk
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MUSIC MUSIC & & DANCE DANCE
WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER KUTHU/GAANA WINNERS OF ICE DANCE CLASS 5.30-7pm £2.50 Uni Central @ The SU Come join Tamil Soc, the winners of International Cultural Evening 2018, for a fun filled evening of dance!
All of our Music and Dance activities are suitable for beginners, giving you the opportunity to try something new or have a go at something you’ve not done in a while. Most of the events are run by Societies here in Sheffield, giving you the chance to try with Give it a Go first and then if you like it, go on and join the group. Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance. For the full list of Music & Dance sessions, locations, terms and conditions, what to bring, and to buy tickets please visit: www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-musicanddance or go to the SU Box Office.
MONDAY 1 OCTOBER
GIALG
SAMBA BAND 5.30-7pm Free Meet outside the SU main entrance
Come and have a got at playing some Brazilian beats with the Samba Society.
MONDAY 1 OCTOBER
ZUMBA 6-7.30pm £3.50 King Edward School or meet outside the SU at 5:45pm Join Zumba Soc for their energetic Zumba class. Suitable for all abilities.
TUESDAY 2 OCTOBER
LEARN LATIN AMERICAN FOLK DANCE
LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCE
7-8pm £3.50 Meeting Room 1 @ The Octagon
6-7pm £3.50 38 Mappin Street Workroom 3
Dust off your dancing shoes and learn a traditional Mexican folk dance with the Latin American Society.
TUESDAY 2 OCTOBER
Come and give Latin and Ballroom dancing a go with the Latin and Ballroom Soc. No previous experience required.
THURSDAY 4 OR 11 OCTOBER
MORRIS DANCING
ZUMBA
7.30-9pm £2 Lecture Theatre 2 @ The Arts Tower
7-8pm £3.50 King Edward School or meet outside the SU at 6:45pm
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MONDAY 1 OR 8 OCTOBER
Join Zumba Soc for their energetic Zumba class. Suitable for all abilities.
WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER LEARN K-POP DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY 6-7.30pm £3.50 Meet at the SU Welcome Desk 10 minutes before the session K-Pop (Korean popular music) dance, is a dance style specifically danced to K-Pop Music. Come try it for yourself.
THURSDAY 3 & 4 OCTOBER BELLY DANCING £3.50 3rd Oct 6-7pm Meet in the SU Foyer 4th Oct 7-8pm View Room 6 @ The SU Come and have a go at a completely different style of dance taught in a relaxed, friendly and fun environment! Learn how to shimmy whilst listening to beautiful Arabic music.
THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER
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BOOMWHACKER 6-7pm Free No.66 - TV Studio
Sheffield’s answer to ‘Stomp!’ Youtube Boomwhacker to see what it is all about.
THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER SWING DANCE: SOLO JAZZ 7-8:30pm £5 Uni Central @ The SU Solo Jazz enables you to dance to your favourite jazz music without a partner! Join Swing Soc in this session to learn some new moves.
THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER GIALG BOMBUS & CHORUS REHEARSAL
Free Bombus: 7-7:30pm Chorus: 7:30-9:30pm Lecture Theatre 6 - Arts Tower Join SingSoc for their Bombus (lower voices choir) and Chorus (main choir) singing sessions. Free tea and coffee will be provided.
SAT 6, 13, 20, 27 OCT, 17, 24 NOV OR 1 DEC CAPOEIRA FOR BEGINNERS
3-5pm £3 for 1 session, or £10 for 4 Activity Room 1@ Goodwin Capoeira is an exciting sport that combines martial arts, dance, acrobatics and music. Everyone is welcome.
MONDAY 8 OCTOBER BEGINNERS IRISH DANCE 6-7pm £2.50 Endcliffe Studio The Irish Dance Society is excited to host our fun taster session for everyone who would like to learn this unique dance style.
MONDAY 15 OCTOBER BOLLYWOOD DANCE 7-8:30pm £3.00 Uni Central @ The SU This is an intro class to Bollywood dance! Come along and enjoy dancing to upbeat Bollywood songs.
FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER DJSOC GIVE IT A SPIN 5-8pm £5 Raynor Lounge @ The SU Ever fancied learning to DJ? Join DJSoc for a crash-course in all things mixing, with one-onone tuition! 17
MIND, BODY & SOUL All of our events and activities in the Mind, Body and Soul section are here to aid your wellbeing. Wellbeing can be physical and mental, and we have put together a selection of events to help both areas. Many of these activities are run by our Student Groups, so it is great way to get to know new people. Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance.
5.15-6.15pm £2.50 1 October in Uni Central @ The SU or 8 October in No.66 - TV Studio Come and discover this ancient Daoist art of Lishi self- defence with Lishi Tai Chi Society.
THURSDAY 4 OR 11 OCTOBER DAOIST TAI CHI AND MOVEMENT MEDITATION
5.15-6.15pm £2.50 Uni Central @ The SU Come and discover this Daoist exercise system with Lishi Tai Chi Society, that will leave you feeling connected to this fast paced modern world.
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6-7pm £2 Gallery Room 4 @ The SU In this session, Meditation Society will teach you how to meditate and explain some of its lesser known practical aspects.
LEARN INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE 4.30-6.30pm £3.75 Gallery Room 3 @ The SU Spend a lot of time using computers/laptops for an extended period of time? Then this session is for you. Learn the basics of how Indian Head Massage can help you.
www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-mindandbody or go to the SU Box Office.
DAOIST SELFDEFENCE
MEDITATION
MONDAY 22 OCTOBER
For the full list of Mind, Body & Soul sessions, locations, terms and conditions, what to bring, and to buy tickets please visit:
MONDAY 1 OR 8 OCTOBER
THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER
THURS 4 OCT OR MON 26 NOV LEARN SELF HAND AND FACE MASSAGE
4 October in View Room 6 @ The SU, 5-7pm or 26 November in High Tor 4 @ The Edge, 7.309.30pm £3.75 The routine will involve head neck and shoulder routine, also arms and hands, including acupressure. Learn how to do it on yourself.
TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER LEARN SWEDISH BACK MASSAGE 6.30-8.30pm £3.75 Gallery Room 3 @ The SU Bring a towel and in this session learn the history of massage and some key movements to help you perform massage. Involves pair work.
FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER BODY LANGUAGE SKILLS WORKSHOP 5-7pm £2.50 Monsal Dale @ The Ridge Learn how to read inner emotions and physical clues to the people around you. Bring a pen and a notebook.
WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER LEARN REIKI 6.30-8.30pm £3.75 Gallery Room 4 @ The SU Come along to this workshop to learn more about Reiki and try it out for yourself; helping you to keep calm and focused.
THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER MINDFUL LIFE SKILLS 5.30-7.30pm £2.50 Gallery Room 3 @ The SU Come along to this session to learn some handy techniques for learning mindful life skills
MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER LEARN HOW TO READ TAROT CARDS 7.30-9.30pm £2.50 High Tor 4 @ The Edge Many believe the tarot cards are guided by a spiritual force, so come along to this session and find out for yourself.
WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER ASTROLOGY WHAT DOES 2019 HOLD FOR YOU?! 6.30-8.30pm £2.50 View Room 6 @ The SU Learn about your horoscope, and what it means to be part of that star sign. Also, look ahead to 2019 and what the new year might bring for you.
WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER LEARN AROMATHERAPY 4.30-6.30pm £3.75 Gallery Room 4 @ The SU The use of essential oils has many positive effects on our mind and body. Learn how to use them effectively in this practical session.
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OTHER FUN STUFF
THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER GIALG PLEA IN MITIGATION AND NEGOTIATION WORKSHOP
Our Other Fun Stuff events are those events which span from Workshops, Debates, Tours and other fun things! A category for those wonderful activities that really does have something for everyone as many of these sessions are run by Societies. Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance. For the full list of Other Fun Stuff sessions, locations, terms and conditions, what to bring, and to buy tickets please visit:
5-7pm Free Gallery Room 3 @ The SU Come to this session run by People & Planet on how to live ethically in today's society.
TUES 2 OCT, 6 NOV OR 4 DEC
GIALG
FLIGHT TASTER SESSION 1-3pm Free Meet at the Diamond Café 10 minutes before Ever wondered how to fly an airplane? Do you think you are capable of landing an aircraft by yourself? Come with your friend and join our flying taster session with Aerospace Soc.
TUE 2 OCT OR FRI 5 OCT MUG CAKE FUN 5.30 - 8pm £1.50 Gallery Room 3 @ The SU
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THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER
LIVING YOUR MOST ETHICAL LIFE
We're keeping it simple, but no less delicious! Come along and join us making some scrummy mug cakes... The perfect solution for when you need that quick cake fix!
Bar Society welcome you to join them at this informal and relaxed session that will hopefully aid you in developing your public speaking skills and understanding of what to expect when entering the legal profession.
CREATE AN AUTHENTIC GUACAMOLE
3-5pm £2.50 View Room 5 @ The SU All ingredients provided Feel like having a refreshing snack? The Latin American Society in collaboration with Food Fighters Society invites you to make this traditional dish using an original Mexican recipe!
SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER
www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-otherfunstuff or go to the SU Box Office.
MONDAY 1 OCTOBER GIALG
4:30-6pm Free Moot Court @ Bartolome House
SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER
AMAZING THAILAND 6-7pm £1.00 Gallery Room 3 @ The SU No plans for a holiday? Why not Thailand? Join Thai Soc as they give you an insight to Thailand and its Culture (including writing your name in Thai).
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM - SHEFFIELD THEATRES 7:30-10pm £12 Crucible Theatre GIAG recommends you arrive at 7:15pm. Please note seats have tight legroom Reimagined by Sheffield Theatres, this is Shakespeare’s most celebrated comedy. Join us as we head to the theatre to see this classic production.
WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER GIALG FREE COFFEE AND CAKE SOCIAL 2-4pm Free Interval @ The SU
Join the Mature Students’ Committee for free coffee and cake, and learn more about their group.
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SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER
GIALG
CONSERVATION TASKS AT CROOKES VALLEY COMMUNITY FARM
9.15 - 3pm Free Meet in front of the Octagon Centre
Join us, Sheffield University Conservation Volunteers, for a variety of fun conservation tasks at Crookes Community Farm.
DAY OF THE DEAD: ZOMBIE MOVIE IN A DAY
9am-5pm £5 View Room 6 @ The SU UCAS has allowed zombies into the University but they’re finding it difficult to adjust to student life. Join Horror Society and Filmmaking Society in producing a short film to promote the University to our undead friends.
SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER MEDIEVAL FIGHTING AND CRAFTING
1-5pm £3 Uni Central @ The SU Come along and try out medieval sword and spear fighting, making medieval clothing or just learning about history.
SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER SEXPRESSION TASTER SESSION
2-4pm £2 Gallery Room 3 @ The SU
Volunteering with Sexpression provides a great opportunity to develop your teaching skills and give something back to the local community in a relaxed and fun environment. 21
SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER GIALG TSC - BACKSTAGE WITH THE BAND 3-5pm Free TBC see online event or ticket for location Do you want to find out what goes on backstage in a live venue? TSC run every club night, gig and live event in your Student’s Union.
TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER GIALG FEMSOC CAMPAIGNING 5.30 - 7pm Free Activities and Sports Zone @ The SU This Give it a Go will provide some tools and tips on how to support and get involved with FemSoc's campaigns.
TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER BATH BOMB MAKING WITH LUSH COSMETICS
6-8pm £5 Meet outside The SU
Need a bit of rest and relaxation? In this exclusive session, staff from Lush will be on hand to give you a private tour around their store before giving you the opportunity to create your own sea inspired 'Big Blue' bath bomb to take home.
TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER HISTORICAL CRIME AND MURDER TOUR
7-10pm £4.50 Meet in front of Sheffield Cathedral Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather. Tour contains facts and stories that may not be for the faint-hearted. Want to learn about the true tales of the crime and horrors from Sheffield’s past? Then join us on this unique walking tour of the Steel City
TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER GIALG CRUELTY FREE PRODUCTS
7-9pm Free View Room 6 @ The SU An interesting talk and discussion about the meaning of cruelty free, the importance of using cruelty free products and how to shop cruelty free as a student.
WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER GIALG MOOTING ADVOCACY
1.30-4pm Free DB13 in The Law School Ran by Edward Bramley Law Society, everyone is welcome to this session. Particularly good for anyone who wants to learn how to moot and get some tips on advocacy.
FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER
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24HR FILMMAKING CHALLENGE
7-10pm £5 Octagon Meeting Room 2 We invite you to join us as we throw caution to the wind, along with the weeks of planning that usually accompanies a filmmaking project. In small groups you’ll write, shoot and edit a 5-minute short film, all in 24 hours!
SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER
THURSDAY 25 OCTOBER THE THREE MUSKETEERS - SHEFFIELD THEATRES
7:45-10pm £12 Lyceum Theatre GIAG recommends you arrive at 7:30pm. Please note seats have tight legroom. A rip-roaring ballet with a classic love story at its heart, The Three Musketeers is bound to leave a smile on your face.
WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN GHOST WALK
10pm - 1am £4.50 Meet on the Town Hall steps Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather. Tour contains facts and stories that may not be for the faint-hearted. Join us on the scariest night of the year as we take you on a Ghost Walk of Sheffield! Discover the most haunted places of the city you live in!
SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER
GIALG
YOUTH 2000 RETREAT
9am-10pm Free All Saints Catholic School, Granville Rd Got questions about the Catholic faith, your identity, who you are or what life is about? Come and join the Catholic society as we go on retreat exploring these questions.
SCRIPTWRITING AND STORYBOARDING WORKSHOP
1-4pm £3 View Room 4 @ The SU Interested in how films get translated from words to screen? In this workshop we’ll teach you the basics of how to format a script, and how that gets translated into the first step in visual storytelling.
SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER CAMERA AND LIGHTING WORKSHOP
1-4pm £3 Gallery Room 4 @ The SU Curious about the hands-on workings of a film set? In this workshop you’ll learn the basics of how to use a camera, then we’ll recreate a famous scene in order to learn how to block a scene, frame a shot, and how to best use lighting.
SUNDAY 18 NOVEMBER EDITING WORKSHOP
1-4pm £5 Check Filmmaking Society Facebook page closer to time for event location Ever wondered how films go from hundreds of chaotic shots to a polished piece of cinema? In this workshop you’ll learn the basics of editing software, basic cuts and how to avoid common editing pitfalls.
WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER MALAYSIAN TRADITIONAL GAMES
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SKILLS & TRAINING
THURS 11 OCT - 15 NOV
GraphCADinSheffield
ANSYS STRUCTURAL FOR BEGINNERS 5 WEEK COURSE
Some of the training sessions listed below can count towards your HEAR but all of them can give you transferable skills to pop onto your CV! Some of the sessions are student led, so a great opportunity to learn a new skill and make a few new friends at the same time! Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance. For the full list of Skills and Training sessions plus locations, terms and conditions, what to bring, and to buy tickets please visit: www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-skills or go to the SU Box Office.
SPONSORED BY SANTANDER UNIVERSITIES.
AMAZING OFFER
Get £15 off our First Aid Course,
and £10 off our 2 and 5 week courses. Supported from Santander*
*residence life discount still applies, take £2 off the discount price
MONDAY 8 OCTOBER - 12 NOVEMBER MATLAB FOR BEGINNERS 5 WEEK COURSE
6-8pm Diamond Computer Room 4 WAS £25 NOW £15 thanks to Santander Universities Matrix Laboratory is a powerful technical programming software used in Engineering, Finance, Architecture etc. Join this 5 week course to learn more. Please note there will be no class during week 7 An electronic certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance. 24
SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER Weeks 1&2 AND 28 OCTOBER @SheffGraphCAD
FUSION 360 2 WEEK COURSE
http://su.sheffield.ac.uk/groups/graphcad-graphic-design3-d-modelling
Week 1
Session 1: Understanding Fusions cloud platform and Fusion interface, 2D sketching and 3D modelling. Session 2: How to use T-splines in Fusions Sculpt environment, creating bodies and components.
Week 2
6-8pm Diamond Computer Room 4 WAS £25 NOW £15 thanks to Santander Universities Want to solve real-life, complex mechanical problems? Learn the basics of using ANSYS Mechanical to perform finite element analysis (FEA). Please note there will be no class during week 7 An electronic certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance.
FUSION 360
2
SUNDAY
GO
WEEKS GIVE IT A
BUY YOUR TICKETS AT
GRAPHCAD
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD’S FIRST STUDENT CREATIVE SOCIETY
10am - 5pm Diamond Computer Room 4 WAS £25 NOW £15 thanks to Santander Universities
Session 3: Creating and assembling bodies and components. Session 4: Exploring the Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) environment, how to Produce a set-up, intro to different manufacturing options, producing tool paths, posting processes.
Have Questions? Contact us at:
graphcad@shef.ac.uk
14 OCT 2018 & 21 OCT 2018 10am - 5pm (6 hours per week)
LEARN BY DOING PROJECTS
Sheffield Students Union Box Office or at su.sheffield.ac.uk/events
Want to learn Autodesk Fusion but don’t know how to start? Learn the basic skills necessary to create 3D geometry, model assemblies and manufacture parts using the software in under 10 hours. An electronic certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance.
TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER - 13 NOVEMBER SOLIDWORKS FOR BEGINNERS 5 WEEK COURSE 6-8pm Diamond Computer Room 4 WAS £25 NOW £15 thanks to Santander Universities Want to learn Solidworks but don’t know how to start? Learn the basic skills necessary to create 3D geometry using the software in under 10 hours. Please note there will be no class during week 7. An electronic certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance.
FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER - 16 NOVEMBER ADVANCED SOLIDWORKS 5 WEEK COURSE 6-8pm Diamond Computer Room 4 WAS £25 NOW £15 thanks to Santander Universities Want to be more confident in using Solidworks after learning the basics? This course will teach you how to use the Solidworks software in a more advanced and technical way. Please note there will be no class during week 7 An electronic certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance.
SAT 27 OCT AND 3 NOV W eeks 1& 2 Have Questions? Contact us at:
GraphCADinSheffield
graphcad@shef.ac.uk
@SheffGraphCAD
AUTOCAD FOR BEGINNERS
http://su.sheffield.ac.uk/groups/graphcad-graphic-design3-d-modelling
Week 1
AutoCAD interface: workspace, toolbars and settings. Figure commands: Line, polyline, circle, arc, etc. Operational commands: Fillet, trim, offset, mirror, etc.
Week 2
10am - 5pm Diamond Computer Room 4 WAS £25 NOW £15 thanks to Santander Universities
Accurate input: Object snap, tracking mode & views. 3D Basics: Region, extrude, subtract, union, helix, etc. Deliverables: Printing, exporting and basic rendering.
SATURDAY
WEEKS GIVE IT A GO 2 AUTOCAD FOR BEGINNERS
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BUY YOUR TICKETS AT
GRAPH CAD THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD’S FIRST STUDENT CREATIVE SOCIETY
Sheffield Students Union Box Office or at su.sheffield.ac.uk/events
27 OCT & 3 NOV 2018 10 AM - 4 PM (5 hours + 1 hour break per week )
LEARN BY DOING PROJECTS
Would you like to create stunning 2D diagrams that you can use for professional presentations? Would you like to design objects that you can 3D print? If yes, this is how to start! An electronic certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance.
WEDNESDAY 10 OCT - 14 NOV ANSYS CFD FOR BEGINNERS 5 WEEK COURSE 6-8pm Diamond Computer Room 4 WAS £25 NOW £15 thanks to Santander Universities Ever wanted to know the downforce produced by your favourite sports car but never had the money to buy it? (if you are a student we understand) Then the ANSYS CFD course is for you! Please note there will be no class during week 7 An electronic certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance.
SATURDAY 13 AND 20 OCTOBER LATEX ESSENTIALS 2 WEEK COURSE 10am - 5pm Diamond Computer Room 4 WAS £25 NOW £15 thanks to Santander Universities Do you find yourself spending hours on formatting your report right before the deadline? If you are writing a report with lots of figures, equations, cross-references (the list goes on), then LaTeX is perfect for you! An electronic certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance.
SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER EMERGENCY FIRST AID COURSE
10am - 4.30pm Gallery Room 4 @ The SU WAS £45 NOW £30 thanks to Santander Universities This full day course will give you an Emergency First Aid in the Workplace for Appointed Persons Certificate, which is approved by the government Health & Safety Executive. A useful extra on your CV, you'll be trained in emergency life support procedures. A professional course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given if you pass the course.
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MONDAY 8 OCTOBER
DATES BELOW INTERACTIVE CULINARY SESSIONS WITH INOX DINE 6-7.30pm £7.50 Inox Dine, Level 5 @ The SU All session All events are interactive sessions hosted by the INOX team. You will have the opportunity to watch a demo on making the food or drink, and then you get to have a go yourself. There will the opportunity to sample your wares on the evening or you can take them home. The classes will be as follows:
TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER An introduction to vegan cookery TUESDAY 16TH OCTOBER An introduction to dough, making the
perfect bread
TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER Barista session. Learn how to make a
variety of coffees and take home some top tips TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER Chocolate experience. Great practice to make treats to spoil you and friends. TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER Cocktails! Become a mixologist and learn how to make the perfect cocktails.
DATES BELOW THE COOKERY SCHOOL 4.45-7pm £7.50 Uni Central @ SU All session Give it a Go has teamed up with some of the best chefs from across the University to bring you a range of cookery classes! All equipment and ingredients will be provided; you will be able to make about 4 portions from your ingredients. The classes will be as follows:
WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER Spaghetti Bolognese with Garlic Bread WEDNESDAY 10 OCTOBER Build your own Homemade Pizza WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER Chocolate Brownie Tray Bake WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER Pasta with Homemade Meatballs, Tomato & Basil Sauce
WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER Chilli Con Carne with Baked Tortilla Chips WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER Spanish Style Chicken and Chorizo WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER Apple Strudel with Cinnamon Cream WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER Lamb Kofta Kebab with Tzatziki WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER Vegetable Thai Green Curry and Rice WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER Christmas Treats (Mulled Wine and Mince Pies) 26
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CODE YOUR FIRST COMPUTER GAME 6-8pm Free Diamond Lecture Theatre 2 Have you ever wanted to try coding in Python? Join MedTech in a fun workshop where you will be creating your own computer version of a classic game! Please bring your own laptop
SAT 27 OCT OR 17 NOV ONE POT COOKERY 1.45-4pm £5 The Edge Dining Room
Learn to cook a vegetable tagine with almond and chick pea couscous in our first session, or Vegan Thai green curry noodles in our second session. All without too much washing up, as it cooks in one pot!
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All of our Creative sessions are suitable for absolute beginners! Try your hand at something arty while at Sheffield and at the same time get to know the Student Groups who run the sessions. Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance. For the full list of creative sessions, locations, terms and conditions, and to buy tickets please visit: www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-creative or go to the SU Box Office.
WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER MALAYSIAN CULTURAL SESSION 3.30 - 4.30pm £3 TBC - please see the online event for location Join us as we will be holding tons of Malaysian cultural activities such as batik painting, wayang kulit (shadow puppets), henna, ketupat weaving and kain batik wearing tutorial!
MONDAY 22 OCTOBER DREAM CATCHER MAKING 6.30-8.30pm £4.50 View Room 6 @ The SU
Say goodbye to nightmares and enjoy your sleep every single night with your very own handmade dreamcatcher! All materials provided.
THURSDAY 25 OCTOBER CREATING RANGOLI ART 6-8pm £2.50 Gallery Room 4 @ The SU Join Indian Soc in this session and learn how to make colourful Rangoli Art, all while learning about Indian Culture.
SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER SWEETEN THE DAY OF THE DEAD 3-5pm £2 View Room 5 @ The SU
Do you have a sweet tooth and are interested in crafts? The Latin American Society invites you to create a traditional sugar-made skull to decorate our Altar for the Day of the Dead.
SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER LEARN THE ART OF MACRAME 10am - 1pm £10 Gallery Room 4
The art of macramé is back in a big way and plant hangers in all shapes, sizes and colours are just the thing these days. All materials provided
SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER DRESS UP YOUR PIÑATA 1.30-3.30pm £2 Uni Central @ The SU
Join the Latin American Society and participate in this fun workshop where you can create and decorate your own piñata.
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LANGUAGES Sponsored by Santander Universities.“These language courses have been made possible by the support of Santander” AMAZING OFFER - GET £10 OFF SELECTED LANGUAGE COURSES, SUPPORTED BY SANTANDER*
*residence life discount still applies, take £2 off discount price.
EVERY TUE FOR 4 WEEKS: 2 OCTOBER - 23 OCTOBER BEGINNERS SIGN LANGUAGE 10 HOUR COURSE
5-7.30pm Raynor Lounge @ The SU WAS £22.50 NOW £12.50 for 4 weeks Our professional tutor will teach you British Sign Language in this 4 week, 10 hour course. A course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance
EVERY MON FOR 5 WEEKS: 8 OCTOBER - 5 NOVEMBER BEGINNERS FRENCH 5 WEEK COURSE
4.30-6.30pm Monsal Dale @ The Ridge WAS £22.50 NOW £12.50 for 5 weeks
Learn beginners French in our 5 week course! Taught by a professional French tutor. A course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance 28
EVERY THUR FOR 5 WEEKS: 25 OCTOBER - 22 NOVEMBER
EVERY MONDAY FOR 5 WEEKS: 8 OCTOBER - 5 NOVEMBER BEGINNERS GREEK 5 WEEK COURSE 7-9pm Gallery Room 3 @ The SU WAS £22.50 NOW £12.50 for 5 weeks
Our professional Greek tutor will teach you beginner Greek in just 5 short weeks! A course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance
EVERY WED FOR 5 WEEKS: 10 OCTOBER - 7 NOVEMBER BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK COURSE
6.30-8.30pm Monsal Dale @ The Ridge
WAS £22.50 NOW £12.50 for 5 weeks Learn beginners Spanish in 5 weeks with our professional Spanish tutor! A course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance
EVERY THURS FOR 5 WEEKS: 11 OCTOBER - 8 NOVEMBER BEGINNERS FRENCH 5 WEEK COURSE
4-6pm Gallery Room 4 @ The SU
WAS £22.50 NOW £12.50 for 5 weeks Learn beginners French in our 5 week course! Taught by a professional French tutor. A course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance
EVERY MON FOR 5 WEEKS: 12 NOVEMBER - 10 DECEMBER
BEGINNERS 5 WEEK SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE
BEGINNERS SPANISH 5 WEEK COURSE
5-7pm Gallery Room 4 @ The SU
6.30-8.30pm Monsal Dale@The Ridge WAS £22.50 NOW £12.50 for 5 weeks Over 5 weeks, our professional BSL tutor will teach you the basics of Sign Language and the deaf culture. A course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance
EVERY FRI FOR 5 WEEKS: 26 OCTOBER - 23 NOVEMBER
WAS £22.50 NOW £12.50 for 5 weeks Learn beginners Spanish in 5 short weeks with our professional Spanish tutor! A course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance
EVERY MONDAY FOR 5 WEEKS: 12 NOVEMBER - 10 DECEMBER BEGINNERS 5 WEEK SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE
BEGINNERS JAPANESE 5 WEEK COURSE
6.30- 8.30pm Gallery Room 3 @ The SU WAS £22.50 NOW £12.50 for 5 weeks Our professional tutor will teach you beginner's Japanese in 5 weeks. You will also look at the Japanese syllabary; calligraphy. A course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance
EVERY WED FOR 5 WEEKS: 31 OCTOBER - 28 NOVEMBER
5-7pm Raynor Lounge @ The SU WAS £22.50 NOW £12.50 for 5 weeks Over 5 weeks our professional BSL tutor will teach you the basics of Sign Language and the deaf culture. A course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance
SAT 1 AND SUN 2 DEC BEGINNERS GERMAN WEEKEND COURSE
BEGINNERS ITALIAN 5 WEEK COURSE
5-7pm Gallery Room 3@The SU WAS £22.50 NOW £12.50 for 4 weeks Ciao! Come and learn Italian in 5 weeks with our Italian professional tutor. A course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance
INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC
6-8pm Meet outside the Hicks Building
10am - 4pm High Tor 4 @ The Edge WAS £22.50 NOW £12.50 for 2 days Over the weekend, join us in an intensive 10 hour German course! Taught by our professional German tutor. A course certificate and HEAR (where possible) will be given for full attendance
EVERY TUESDAY FOR 5 WEEKS: 4 OCTOBER TO 1 NOVEMBER
£15 for 5 weeks; £4 per session (residences discount only available on the full £15 price) Learn beginners Arabic with the Arabic Society. 29
SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE £22 8am - 5.30pm
DAY TRIPS WHO DOESN’T LOVE A TRIP AWAY EACH WEEKEND?! WITH GIVE IT A GO DAY TRIPS YOU GET PRIVATE RETURN COACH TRAVEL AND A DEDICATED MEMBER OF TEAM GIVE IT A GO ON HAND ALL DAY INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET PRICE. WE ALSO PROVIDE YOU WITH A PRINTED ITINERARY OF SUGGESTED THINGS TO DO AND A MAP. SOME OF OUR TRIPS HAVE ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WITHIN THE TICKET PRICE AS OUTLINED BELOW. For all of our day trips, the end time shown in the event information signifies the coach departure time not the time we are due to arrive back in Sheffield. Unless otherwise stated in the event description online, ticket price includes travel only, you will have free time in each destination. For all Give it a Go Day Trips, the pick up location is Glossop Road entrance to Bar One. Trips with the Residence Life icon have an additional pick up point of Oakholme Road. Please select pick up location at point of sale.
Join us on our trip to the historical town of Cambridge. Top attractions to see: King's College, Punting on River Cam and the County Folk Museum. Also, why not top up your ticket and join us for a guided walking tour of Cambridge?!
SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER
IF YOU HAVE A RESIDENCE LIFE CARD, YOU CAN GET £5 OFF ALL OF OUR DAY TRIPS! FOR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE RESIDENCES, LOOK OUT FOR THE FAMILY FRIENDLY ICON TO FIND TRIPS SUITABLE FOR YOU AND YOUR YOUNG ONES, PLUS RECEIVE £5 OFF THE FAMILY PRICE!* *Maximum offer for up to 2 adults and 3 children.
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ALNWICK CASTLE £36 8am - 5pm
Come with us as we visit Alnwick Castle in Northumberland! Did you know, many of the Harry Potter films were filmed at this Castle?! You can even recreate some of the scenes in a Broomsticks training session.
SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER
ROBIN HOODS BAY AND WHITBY
YORK AND HARROGATE
£22 8am - 5pm
£15 8am - 5.30pm
Join us on our historical Yorkshire Coast day trip. First stop is Robin Hoods Bay; its beach is renowned for fossils. Then Whitby; the ‘birthplace’ of the mythical legend of Dracula!
SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER BAKEWELL TASTETRAIL TOUR £35 10am - 4pm
LOOK OUT FOR OUR DAY TRIPS WITH THE WALKING TOUR ICON, THIS SIGNIFIES THAT YOU CAN ‘TOP UP’ YOUR TICKET AND PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL WALKING TOUR TICKET. THIS TICKET WILL ENABLE YOU TO JOIN US ON A 90 MINUTE GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF THE CITY WITH A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE!
SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER
Join us on a unique tour of Bakewell, as we taste our way around this beautiful Peak District Town with our professional guide. All included in the price of your ticket.
Two locations for the price of one! Our first stop is York where you can visit York Minster, York Castle plus so much more! In Harrogate, why not treat yourself to a traditional afternoon Tea at the world famous Betty’s Tea Shop.
SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER MATLOCK WALKING TOUR AND HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM £35 10am - 4pm Today we will enjoy a guided walking tour of the beautiful town of Matlock! In the afternoon, we will take the very scenic cable car ride up to the Heights of Abraham (included in the price of your ticket).
Many more events online! For all tickets, full blurbs, travel times, and what to bring on the trips visit: WWW.SHEFFIELDSU.COM/GIVEITAGO-DAYTRIPS
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SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER
SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER
HADRIAN’S WALL AND CARLISLE
CITY OF OXFORD £22 8am - 5.30pm
£35 7.30am - 5.30pm
Our North England adventure today will give you access to Housesteads Roman Fort, one of the best kept areas of Hadrian’s Wall. After-which we will then get dropped off into the historical town of Carlisle. Entry to Housesteads is included in the price of your ticket.
SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER
Oxford, the city of ‘dreaming spires,’ is steeped in rich and fascinating history which is evident in its fantastic architecture. Top attractions to see: its ceremonial buildings, churches and Oxford Tower. Also, top up your ticket and join us for a guided walking tour of Oxford.
SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER
CADBURY WORLD - HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, AND THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM £25 8am - 5.30pm Sweet like chocolate! Today we visit the world famous Cadbury World. But take extra care, it is Halloween so there may be some spooky things lurking about! After Cadbury World, we will then get dropped off into the City of Birmingham, which is a great place for shopping. Entry to Cadbury world is included in the price of your ticket.
MANCHESTER UNITED STADIUM TOUR AND MANCHESTER Price TBC 8am - 5pm Walk in the footsteps of David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson as we take a backstage look at Manchester United on our stadium tour. In the afternoon we will be dropped off into the cosmopolitan city of Manchester. Entry to Manchester United is included in the price of your ticket.
FRIDAY 2 - SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER CITY OF EDINBURGH WEEKEND DAY TRIP Prices start from just £120 per person. Coach departs outside Bar One on Friday 2 November at 8am. Coach departs Edinburgh on Sunday 4 November at 2pm
SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER CHESTER AND LLANGOLLEN (NORTH WALES) £18 8am - 5.30pm Join us on our Chester and Northern Wales adventure! Today we will visit the Roman Walled city of Chester, before heading off to the breathtakingly beautiful town of Llangollen in North Wales.
SUNDAY 18 NOVEMBER CITY OF COVENTRY £16 8am - 5pm
There are plenty of things in Coventry to keep you busy, such as Caludon Castle Park, Coventry Cathedral, and St Michael’s Tower Climb.
SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER STONEHENGE AND BATH £50 7am - 6pm
Brand new for Give it a Go is our trip to Stonehenge. Stonehenge is perhaps the world’s most famous prehistoric monument. The afternoon will then be spent in the City of Bath. Please note that travel time for this trip is at least 5 hours each way. We will take a comfort stop, but be advised it will be a long day.
SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER Join us for a weekend away to the beautiful Scottish City of Edinburgh! This three day and two night stay will allow you to really soak up the sights of Edinburgh. Included in the price of your ticket is return coach travel from Sheffield, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast in The Britannia Hotel, and the choice of either a single room, twin room, or double room. Edinburgh has a unique blend of culture, sophistication and architecture, plus it’s a remarkable location. It is an extraordinary city and well worth a visit! A World Heritage Site, Edinburgh is one of Europe's finest medieval cities – the jumbled streets of the old town are great fun to explore. Other attractions include Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse, and The Royal Mile – a captivating street that links these sights together. Also waiting to be discovered are masses of pubs, shops and restaurants – all crammed into the city centre. Once you have bought your ticket, you must email giveitago@ sheffield.ac.uk so we can allocate to you your room and seat number on the coach. 32
NEWCASTLE AND ANGEL OF THE NORTH £22 8.30am - 5pm World-class culture, award-winning dining, inspiring heritage, fantastic shopping and acclaimed architecture are linked here. On our way to Newcastle, we will take a stop to see the world famous ‘Angel of the North’
SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER CAMBRIDGE AT CHRISTMAS £22 8am - 5.30pm
We are off to Cambridge again, but this time to enjoy their Christmas Market. Today enjoy Santa's Grotto, an Ice Rink, Christmas Shopping and everything else Cambridge has to offer.
SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER LEEDS CHRISTKINDELMARKT -TRADITIONAL GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET £15 11am - 6pm A little bit of Germany in Leeds! Come with us as we go to a traditional German Christmas market. Great to stock up on gifts, and tasty treats ahead of the Holiday Season.
SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER CHATSWORTH HOUSE AT CHRISTMAS £30 10am - 6pm This years Christmas theme is ‘Once upon a Time.’ Come see the house dressed magically for Christmas. You can also explore the gardens, the farmshop and the farmyard.
SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER HOGWARTS IN THE SNOW - HARRY POTTER STUDIOS TOUR LONDON £70 10am - 6pm Come with us this winter to Harry Potter Studios. See the studios dressed up for Christmas, and relive the magic of all the Harry Potter Films on this trip. 33
SUPPORT ON A SUNDAY
Provide a warm and welcome environment for Sheffield's homeless and vulnerable at this friendly volunteer-run shelter. Greet, chat and play games with guests, and serve tea/coffee/ soup and a hot two course meal. Sunday 7th, 14th October, Sunday 2nd December 12pm 4.30pm
REFUGEE CONVERSATION CLUB
Sheffield Volunteering has projects all across Sheffield. From taking part in activities on your doorstep to exploring the wild and wonderful Peak District, you can experience amazing things by volunteering.
Spend an afternoon meeting new people at this friendly conversation club. Chat to refugees and asylum seekers who are looking to improve their English and learn a bit more about British culture. This is an amazing opportunity to get to know people from across the world. Friday 12th October, Friday 26th October 1pm - 4.30pm
GREEN CITY ACTION
Take action in your city! Boost your physical and emotional health, and help to maintain this peaceful community allotment - digging, weeding and harvesting. This award-winning charity raises awareness of environmental issues and improves
Our Give it a Go volunteering days are the best way to give volunteering a try. Each activity is designed as a taster day, enabling you to try something new and gain new skills. They are perfect with friends and a great way to meet like-minded people.
Sheffield’s green spaces. Wednesday 17th October 10am - 3pm
All activities including transport are free. For all our volunteering, no experience is required.
Saturday 10th November, Wednesday 24th October 1pm - 5.45pm
You do not need to buy a ticket from the Box Office, instead book your place in the Sheffield Volunteering office in your Sheffield Students' Union. (Mon to Fri, 10am - 5pm) WWW.SHEFFIELDVOLUNTEERING.COM VOLUNTEERING@SHEFFIELD.AC.UK SHEFFIELDVOLUNTEERING @SHEF_VOLUNTEER SHEFFIELDVOLUNTEERING 34
HOLLY HAGG
Get out in the fresh air, give your body a light workout and get your hands into the soil! Help nature to flourish and give practical support to a project which offers adults and children the chance to engage with the land and animals. Your work will be admired by our alpacas and chickens who will expect you to feed them before you go.
WHINFELL QUARRY GARDEN
Enjoy a great morning in the fresh air at this beautiful, hidden Victorian garden. There will be a variety of gardening tasks for your green fingers, helping to restore the natural masterpiece back to its former glory. Saturday 20th October, Saturday 17th November 9am - 12.45pm
SPOOK DAY AT MANOR LODGE
Don’t get spooked out at this hair-raising Halloween activity day at the historical Sheffield Manor Lodge. You will welcome visitors and help families and children enjoy the pumpkin treasure trail, spooky storytelling and creepy craft activities. Sunday 21st October 10am - 4.30pm
HALLOWEENFUNONTHEFARM
Come along to our popular Halloween themed Pumpkin Patch Event. Support children with their Halloween pumpkin creation - pick a pumpkin from our patch, select a Halloween design and carve a masterpiece. Help with spooky craft activities and meet the farm animals too! Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th October 9.30am – 2.30pm
HALLOWEEN HOLIDAY CRAFTS
Join the holiday fun and spend a few hours helping kids to be creative at the Sheffield Manor Lodge holiday craft sessions. You will supervise the fun table-top activities and help make slime monsters, foam clay decorations and spider web treat boxes.
Wednesday 31st October, Thursday 1st November 10am - 4pm
OXJAM GIGMAKERS
As a Gigmaker at the Oxjam Music Festival, a one-day music event promoting the work of the Oxfam charity, you will help out with the initial set-up of the show and then stay to enjoy the music for free! Be a part of Sheffield's music community and help make a difference internationally. Saturday 3rd November
1940S CHRISTMAS AT MANOR LODGE
Step back in time and experience Christmas as it was in World War Two. You will welcome visitors, deliver kids craft activities and help set up the event. There will be Christmas crafts, vintage hair-styling, 1940s music, vintage bus rides, festive food and much more! Sunday 18th November 10am - 4pm
FESTIVITIES ON THE FARM
Come along and help at our very popular Christmas open days. Meet all our animals, help Santa give presents to our visitors and get involved helping with festive children's crafts. Experience a traditional Christmas market buy all your presents and have fun too! Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th November 9.30am - 4.30pm
TRANSFORMTHEATREDELI
Every year Theatre Deli brings a huge immersive performance to Sheffield. They need your help, imagination and creativity to transform the theatre into Dickens’ London, for an immersive Christmas Carol. Come on down and lend a hand - don't be a Scrooge! Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th November 10am - 3pm or 3pm - 8pm
SUPERMARKET SWEEP
Foodbanks play a vital role in helping to feed people who are in crisis, especially over Christmas. You can make a difference and change lives by giving just a couple of hours of your time at a supermarket collection… Hand out shopping lists to shoppers as they enter the store and collect donations as they leave. Saturday 1st December, 2 hour sessions between 9am - 5pm
ZEST FESTIVE FUN DAY
Decorate Santa’s Grotto, help with activities for children - face painting, balloon modelling and crafts, and tidy up after the event. Zest is an award winning community enterprise which delivers high quality services to local people. This is always a great day with a really lovely atmosphere, so if you like having fun with children and families, this is for you! Saturday 8th December 9.30am - 3.30pm
CHRISTMAS AT THE CEMETERY CHAPEL
Join the festive cheer and help to raise money for the Sheffield General Cemetery Trust charity, hosted in the Grade II* listed fully heated chapel. You could be running the pop up cafe, setting up and packing away equipment, and helping children and families to make Christmas wreaths, using leaves from the cemetery trees. Sunday 9th December 9am - 5pm
SNOWDROPCHRISTMASPARTY
The party starts here! Get into the festive spirit, ignite your imagination and help prepare for the Snowdrop Project clients’ Christmas party. Decorate the room with all things Christmassy and wrap presents for the children. Wednesday 12th December 8.30am - 3.30pm 35
Campaigns AND Activism
‘Activism’ has become a little bit loaded as a word, but all it really means is to do something active about things you care about. Scrap the stereotypes of loud rants and placards and dive into the thoughtful world of active change making at Sheffield. Sheffield students have a proud history of making change, within the University community and beyond. Be part of it this autumn.
THINKING LUNCHTIMES
Come and enjoy an inspiring lunchbreak. These sessions will screen the best TED style talks on a range of issues to whet your appetite for positive change. Videos will be introduced by SU staff who can point you towards groups active on these issues at Sheffield.
Race, whiteness and education Gallery Room 3 12.15-1.15pm Thu 4 October
Gender and feminism Gallery Room 4 Wed 24 Oct 12.30-1.30pm
Economic & political crisis Gallery Room 3 Thu 25 Oct 12.30-1.30pm
BEST OF THE REST
Check out these events programmed by active student societies and committees working hard to make change.
Living Your Most Ethical Life – 1 Oct FemSoc Campaigning – 9 Oct Cruelty free products – 16 Oct
DID YOU KNOW? Your Students’ Union offers support to any society, committee, or individual student who is running (or thinking of running) a campaign. Get in touch at campaigns@sheffield. ac.uk or call in to the Student Groups Support office next to coffee revs.
GET INVOLVED
For a list of campaigning and political student groups, start with the online societies listings on the Students’ Union website, just click on ‘Find a Society.’ There are also representative committees for BME students, women students, disabled students, LGBT+ students, international students, mature students and postgrads, all of whom run events, campaigns and activities around issues that are important to those they represent www.sheffieldsu.com/societies 36
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ELECTIONS 2018-19 ELECTION SCHEDULE NOMINATIONS OPEN – Mon 24th Sep 10am (Week 1)
You run your Students’ Union, and right now we’re asking you to get involved with our leadership elections.
SU COUNCILLORS are responsible for bringing
the issues which matter to you to the highest levels of the SU. They make important decisions about your SU, which have included: • Bans on bottled water and Nestle products in our outlets • Introducing free sanitary products around the SU • Campaigning against the National Student Survey The SU has 46 Departmental Councillors, 8 Representative Councillors and the Ethical and Environmental Councillor. Councillors are elected by and from the groups of students that they represent, so being a Councillor is open to all students, and is a fantastic opportunity to represent your peers and develop your skills.
NUS DELEGATES are elected Sheffield students
who represent you on a national level at annual NUS Conferences. They vote on national policy and elect NUS leadership for the year ahead. Delegates decide on policies with a huge impact on the lives of students studying in the UK. All students can become an SU Councillor or NUS Delegate, to find out more about either role come along to a session or email elections@sheffield.ac.uk
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NOMINATIONS CLOSE – Fri 5th Oct 5pm (Week 2) TRAINING AND SUPPORT - Mon 8th - Thurs 11th Oct (Week 3) CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED – Fri 12th Oct (Week 3) VOTING - 10am Mon 15th Oct – 5pm Thurs 18th Oct (Week 4) RESULTS ANNOUNCED – 7pm Thursday 18th Oct (Week 4)
INFO SESSIONS IS BEING A COUNCILLOR FOR ME?
NUS DELEGATES: WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
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Date and Time: 27th September 2.30-3.30pm Date and time: 27th September, 3.30-4.30pm, Gallery Room 3 or 3rd October 12-1pm, View Gallery Room 3 or 3rd October, 2.30-3.30pm, View Room 4 Room 4 Find out how councillors fit into the running Want to get involved in national policy and of the SU, what it’s like to be a Councillor and student democracy? Learn about the NUS ask any questions you might have about the Conference process and how you can get involved! SU Elections process.
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STUDENT FUNDRAISING
e Takrt pa ur SPIDERWALK BABY BUMMIT TO… BRISTOL! RAG’S 13-MILE CHARITY in onts BONFIRE NIGHT –HIKE! WEDNESDAY 7TH NOVEMBER eve THURSDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Join us for RAG’s infamous nightwalk in The Peak District; Spiderwalk! With hundreds of other students along for the journey, a picturesque route to keep you motivated and free food and a show at the half way point, Spiderwalk puts the fun in fundraising! Check our Facebook page for more info and to vote on where the money you raise will go to. Ticket price & minimum sponsorship tbc
Our hitchhiking charity challenge is a great way to meet new people, see new places and raise money for good causes. What’s more, if you enjoy it, there’ll be an even bigger hitchhiking challenge to an as of yet unknown European city for you to get involved with in 2019! Baby Bummit can be a great bonding experience for you and your housemates, or a way to find new friends. You just need to get to Bristol in one day without spending any money and once you get there you’ll be treated to a cosy hostel and a well deserved night out with your fellow Bummit participants. All this whilst raising money for a good cause! What’s not to love? Ticket price & minimum sponsorship tbc
PUT ON YOUR OWN FUNDRAISERS FOR CHARITIES OF YOUR CHOICE (AND RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR CLUB OR SOCIETY AT THE SAME TIME!) TOP TIP: FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOUR FUNDRAISING.
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RAG STANDS FOR ‘RAISING AND GIVING’ – WE’RE HERE TO SUPPORT STUDENT FUNDRAISING AND TO PUT ON FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES YOU CAN’T GET ANYWHERE ELSE!
Bummit are a Committee in their own right and are linked to RAG through their passion for fundraising. Bummit organise two landmark charity hitch-hikes each year. Every year we help students raise thousands of pounds for different charities and support hundreds of student-led events
E-mail adoptacharity@sheffieldrag.com Please be aware that small scale fundraising events must send in their request for fundraising support at least 10 days before they wish for their event to take place and larger events must send through their request at least 6 weeks prior to their chosen event date. Our Adopt a Charity team will not respond to fundraising requests during exam time and vacation periods.
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fundraising for your own club or society account too! We can help with things like planning, budgeting, marketing, resources and legal stuff.
RAG REPS
Interested in fundraising and want to develop your knowledge and skills? Become a RAG Rep! With support from our student committees and staff, you can learn fundraising skills, make new friends, and be an integral part of some of our biggest events (plus it counts towards your HEAR.) E-mail ragreps@sheffieldrag.com
WANT TO FUNDRAISE? HERE’S HOW WE CAN HELP! • Budgeting, events management and maximising your fundraised income • Ticketing • Marketing • Banking • Health and safety advice, insurance and risk assessment • Charity law and good practice • Online Fundraising • Fundraising resources and materials • Collection permits • Choosing charities 41
The Chaplaincy Centre The Chaplaincy Centre is freely available to all members of our University. We're based in the Octagon Centre and have a Common Room, Quiet Room, and Craft Room open to all. Call in to see us, or find out more on our website www.sheffield.ac.uk/chaplaincy or by email to chaplaincy@sheffield. ac.uk. You can find us on social media too: shefchaplaincy
Non Faith Specific Events Tandem learning
Get a different perspective on life through conversation with someone from a different religion or belief background. Two lunchtime introductory sessions, then 6 hours of conversation. www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/chaplaincy/ tandemlearning
Good Grief!
Self-directed support groups for students affected by loss or bereavement. www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/chaplaincy/ grief
Events
Flexible - email for details
A range of creative skill events in Coffee Revolution. Learn skills, be creative and get crafty.
Email for details. Chaplaincy Gathering Room (Octagon L floor)
Coming Up:
Faith Specific Activities (open to all) Buddhist Chanting
Holy Communion
Qur'anic Recitation
(Nichiren/SGI)
(Free Church & Anglican)
Tue 12:15 - 12:45pm Chaplaincy Gathering Room (Octagon L floor)
Wed 1:10 - 1:40pm Chaplaincy Gathering Room (Octagon L floor)
Wed 5-6pm Chaplaincy Gathering Room (Octagon L floor)
Life Drawing, Sustainable Living Events, Life Hacks Cafe Subversive Cross Stitch Bath Bomb Making, Bunting Making,Knit and Natter, Origami, Macrame and much more. Tickets available at SU Box Office and online tickets.sheffieldstudentsunion.com Find out more
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION PAGE
Sheffield Students’ Union’s Give it a Go Course programme is packed full of activities, events and experiences. Every year thousands of students take part in Give it a Go, and you should too!
BUYING TICKETS
Tickets for all activities are on sale at the Students’ Union Box Office (tel: 0114 222 8777) and are available to buy www. sheffieldsu.com/giveitago. Tickets MUST be purchased in ADVANCE and your Student, SIC or Gold Life Membership uCard must be shown at the Box Office in order to buy your tickets. Demand for Give it a Go is massive and events can sell out very quickly, so please buy your ticket early to avoid disappointment and please note that you cannot turn up and pay on the door! Unfortunately, all tickets purchased are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged or transferred. If the event organiser cancels the activity, a full refund will be given from the Students’ Union Box Office. Participants will be informed of cancellations via facebook and twitter, and email where possible.
ROOM LOCATIONS
Unsure of where to go? Go to the map at the front of the programme. If the location reads ‘The Edge’ in Endcliffe, ‘The Ridge’ in Ranmoor or ‘The SU’ (Students’ Union), just meet outside the Reception. Goodwin Sports centre is located on Northumberland Road (on your way up to Crookes)
WOMEN’S MINIBUS
For evening activities in the Students’ Union, the Women’s Minibus will take you home to your door anywhere within a 2-mile radius of the Union. The service runs at half past every hour and tickets cost just £1.50 from the Students’ Union Box Office.
WOMEN'S COMMITTEE
The Women's Campaign at the University of Sheffield Students' Union consists of the Women's Officer and the Women's Committee. Together they work to make your student experience free from discrimination and sexism, alongside the other Liberation Campaigns. Look out for the Women’s Committee logo to see events for self-defining women.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
For information on bus and tram fares in and around Sheffield, visit www. travelsouthyorkshire.com The Give it a Go sports activities are in partnership with Sport Sheffield.
LOOK OUT FOR THE NEXT GIVE IT A GO PROGRAMME IN FEBRUARY.
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