Pre-sessional Welcome Programme 2018

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Welcome programme An introduction to Bristol for Pre-sessional students

Welcome Welcome to the vibrant city of Bristol. You will be working hard to develop your academic language and literacy this summer, but it is important to enjoy yourself too.

I hope that you will take a look at this exciting programme of events and include some of them in your busy schedule. Bristol really comes to life in the sunshine, and you will fi nd many parks and green spaces to enjoy.

However, you choose to relax, we wish you an enjoyable stay in this lovely city.

Maxine Gillway, Director of CELFS Debra Jones, Course Co-ordinator Hazel Newton, Course Co-ordinator

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University of Bristol Students’ Union The University of Bristol Students’ Union (Bristol SU) is the main democratic body representing the students of Bristol University. Bristol SU is central to your time at Bristol and is here to ensure you have the best possible experience at university.

Bristol SU works to support all aspects of student life, including: • Representing students views to the University • Providing a buzzing social hub, with an exciting range of live events • Supporting a wide variety of societies and sports clubs • Offering support services, such as a lettings agency and an impartial advice service Bristol SU is a charitable company and is affi liated with the National Union of Students (NUS).

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Events

Bristol SU, in partnership with the International Office, have organised events for you to have fun and familiarise yourself with the city and its surrounding areas.

Bristol walking Tour Discover your new home, learn a little history and get practical tips to make the most of your time here! The walk followed by an optional boat tour of the harbour.

Date: 16 June Leaving at: 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm Sign up by: 15 June Date: 15 July Leaving at: 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm Sign up by: 13 July Price: Free. Meet: Richmond Building, BS8 1LN Sign up by dates above at: www.aftbristol.com

Day trip to bath Visit the beautiful city of Bath. Take in the architecture and atmosphere, and find out why it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Price includes travel, city tour and maps.

Date: 27 June, 2pm Sign up by: 22 June Date: 22 July, 11am Sign up by: 20 July Price: ÂŁ12 Meet: Bristol Hippodrome, BS1 4UZ Sign up at: www.aftbristol.com

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Day in London Spend the day discovering London with your friends, or enjoy a guided walking tour of the main sights and stop in Chinatown for lunch. Price includes travel, maps, optional tour and more!

Date: 30 June, 7.40am. Sign up by: 29 June Date: 28 July, 7.40am. Sign up by: 27 July Price: £25. Meet: Bristol Hippodrome, BS1 4UZ Sign up on dates above, or at: www.aftbristol.com

OXFORD AND BICESTER VILLAGE Visit the oldest University City in the world and enjoy a walking tour. In the afternoon, you can explore the city on your own, or enjoy a visit to the Bicester village for some bargains!

Date: 7 July Leaving at: 8.40am Sign up by: 29 June Date: 7 July Leaving at: 8.40am Sign up by: 27 July Price: £25. Meet: Bristol Hippodrome Sign up by dates above at: www.aftbristol.com

Cardiff by night Cardiff is a vibrant city that contains a wealth of attractions and things to do, and many shops, bars and restaurants.

Head to the waterfront for the popular Cardiff Bay area with the world class Wales Millennium Centre.

Date: 15 August, 4pm, Sign up by 13 August Price: £18. Meet: Bristol Hippodrome, BS1 4UZ Sign up: www.aftbristol.com

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PG NETWORK EVENTS Harbourside festival Join the PG Network at the Harbourside Festival in the City centre. The festival includes live music, food stalls, and activities. For PGT and PGR Students only.

Price: Free. No booking required. Date: 22 July, 12pm Meet: Queen’s Square

International balloon fiesta The Balloon festival is one of the most iconic Bristol festivals, join the PG network and enjoy the night glow where balloons light up to the sound of music. For PGT and PGR Students only.

Price: Free. No booking required. Date: 9 August, 5pm Meet: Richmond Building

WANT TO DO MORE? Why not attend one of the many Bristol festivals this summer? To find out what’s on in Bristol visit bristol247.com and visitbristol.co.uk.

A full listing of the festivals can be found here bristolfestivals.org.

Gromit Unleashed 2, 2 July - 2 September gromitunleashed.co.uk Bristol Pride Festival, 2 July - 15 July, bristolpride.co.uk Upfest, 28 - 30 July, upfest.co.uk Islamic Cultural Fayre, 29 July, facebook.com/IslamicCulturalFayre

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information, advice & guidance bristol su - Just Ask Just Ask offers free and confidential advice and support to all students across a broad range of subjects.

We specialise in academic issues such as appeals, extenuating circumstances and plagiarism interviews - and for other things we can direct you to the best support across the city and beyond. We also have help online at the link below. bristolsu.org.uk/justask bristolsu-justask@bristol.ac.uk 3rd Floor, Richmond Building. 0117 331 8634

student visa services The Student Visa Advisers can support and guide you on matters related to your immigration status throughout your student journey. They work with the Student Visa Compliance Officer to help you meet UKVI requirements and rules.

The website has a page dedicated to Pre-sessional students: bristol.ac.uk/directory/visas/pre-sessional-students

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other useful university contacts Staff and students bristol.ac.uk/contacting-people Accommodation bristol.ac.uk/accommodation/ contact Printing bristol.ac.uk/it-services/applications/ printing/byod Sport bristol.ac.uk/sport/contacts Student Health Services bristol.ac.uk/students-health/ contact Study Spaces bristol.ac.uk/students/study-spaces Transport and Travel bristol.ac.uk/transportplan/contact

bristol - a guided tour

Here’s our quick guide to your new city! Five must-see areas in Bristol

The Triangle & Park Street

Whiteladies Road & Cotham Hill

Gloucester Road & Stokes Croft

Very close to the Students’ Union, it’s busy day and night and is very student friendly. You’ll find pubs, bars, clubs, coffee shops and some really cool shops.

One of the main student hubs in Bristol. There are loads of nice cafés and restaurants, and the charity shops are some of the best in the city. Lively bars make this a great place to go out.

Try: Roccotillos American Diner, BS8 Fashion Emporium and the Bristol Museum

Try: Pasta Loco, Yume Kitchen, Everyman cinema and Highbury Vaults pub

City Centre

Clifton Village

Home of Bristol’s independent shops, Stokes Croft has a liberal attitude towards street art.

A favourite student spot, it boasts funky bars and pubs. On Gloucester Road, you can find specialist food shops, vintage clothing and trendy coffee shops, plus legendary clubs like Blue Mountain and Lakota.

Bristol city centre mixes unique pubs, markets and arthouse cinemas with highstreet brands and fancy restaurants. The city centre’s highlight is the waterfront (including the new Wapping Wharf area), where you’ll find great food, drink and views.

Home to Bristol SU, Clifton Village is full of beautiful Georgian and Regency houses, terraces and plazas.

You’ll find upper market restaurants, boutiques and pubs. It’s gorgeous, but can be expensive! Our bar, The Balloon, is the exception, and is the cheapest around.

Try: Boat trips, St Nicholas Market and the Arnolfini art gallery

Try: The Primrose Café, The Coronation Tap and the Suspension Bridge bristolsu.org.uk

Try: The Canteen, Blue Lagoon and the Amnesty International Bookshop.

The best of Bristol

With so much on offer, you’ll soon discover your favourites. But to help you start, here are a few of ours.

Theatre

Fashion

Film

Bristol Old Vic - home to the oldest auditorium in the world. The building itself is beautiful and Kings Street has so much history you can almost see the pirates!

The charity shops on Cotham Hill are full of cheap vintage and designer clothes.

The Watershed is one of the best arthouse cinemas in the country, with new and classic fi lms from around the world.

For great theatre on a small budget, try The Wardrobe, at the Old Market Assembly.

Cooshti on Park Street, has great street gear, discounts and friendly staff, and That Thing, in Stokes Croft, is home of Bristol’s independent fashion designer-makers.

Music

Sport

Colston Hall programmes a great range of musicians and comedians but they often sell out fast.

Bristol SU is home to over 60 sports groups, so start with us! We also run Get Active, offering cheap fitness sessions for students.

For local music, choose any one of Bristol’s thousand little venues why not try Mr. Wolf’s, The Exchange or The Canteen.

Bristol SU’s own Anson Rooms host a great selection of British and international talent, so keep an eye on our website.

There are two big football teams in Bristol. Bristol City play at Ashton Gate in the Championship, and Bristol Rovers play at the Memorial Ground in League One. There are lots of beautiful cycling routes - the fi rst you should try is the Bristol to Bath cycle path. bristolsu.org.uk

Showcase Cinema de Lux in Cabot Circus has great facilities for watching blockbusters and fi lms in 3D. It’s expensive, but they give good discounts for students and members.

The Scott Cinema and The Cube are small independent cinemas.

They don’t show every fi lm that comes out, but are cheaper and have nice atmospheres.

Everyman cinema has recently been renovated to its glorious past as the historic Whiteladies Picture House. It’s a ’boutique’ cinema so expect luxurious sofas in the theatres and table service.

Sport

Bristol SU and University of Bristol Sport work together to provide opportunities for students to take part in a wide range of sport and healthy physical activity. Timetable of activities from Monday 11 June:

Thursday

Monday

Boxercise: Richmond Building, Carpenter Room, 4.30pm

Tuesday

Punk Rock Aerobics: Richmond Building, Carpenter Room 5.30pm Pilates: Manor Hall, 5.15pm Social Running: Outside Colston Street Hall, 6pm Yoga: Hiatt Baker Hall, 7.30pm

Wednesdays

Tennis: West Village Tennis Courts (Meet outside Manor Hall), 2.30pm Water Aerobics: University Swimming Pool, Richmond Building, 3.30pm Body Balance: Colston Street Hall, 4pm Circuits: Meet outside Hiatt Baker Hall entrance, 4.30pm

Fitness Pilates: Manor Hall, 5.30pm Yoga: Colston Street Hall, 6pm Tennis: North Village Tennis Courts (Meet outside Hiatt Baker), 6pm Social Badminton: Sports Centre, Tyndall Avenue, 6.30pm

Friday

Commercial Dance*: Richmond Building, Dance studio at 1.30pm Pilates: Colston Street Hall at 4pm Yoga: Manor Hall at 4pm Dance Fit: Hiatt Baker Hall at 4.30pm

Saturday

Piloxercise Zumba*: Richmond Building, Carpenter Room at 12pm

Sunday

Social Football: Sports Centre, Tyndall Avenue, 12pm Social Basketball: Sports Centre, Tyndall avenue, 4pm *Classes begin on 22 and 23 June

ALL CLASSES THIS SUMMER ARE FREE! Please book online to secure your place at bristol.ac.uk/sport/online Check the timetable at bristol.ac.uk/sport/activities/residences as classes are subject to change bristolsu.org.uk

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The Full Monte £4.95

LUNCH & DINNER The Balloon Burger £4.90

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Full English Breakfast

£5.10 With skin on fries

The Posh One £4.50

Buffalo Chicken Wings £4

Poached Eggs on English Muffin & Avocado

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Bratwurst £4.50 Served with fries

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