Activities update

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By Bianca Almeida

ACTIVITIES

Welcome back! We hope you all had a lovely break over the holidays and are excited and ready to be back and enjoy more of our amazing opportunities offered for FREE, all courtesy of the Big Deal!

Whether you are starting to think about what to do when you leave and need some skills to boost your employability or just want a way to wind down with one of our rec activities, we have something for you.

Coming up over the next couple of months we have all these great opportunities for you…

PYO pumpkins (Pumpkin picking)

Pick Your Own Pumpkins are back! And you and your friends will be able to choose the best ones, take them home for FREE and carve them, just in time for Halloween.

Award for personal license holders

On completion of this FREE certified course, candidates will hold a licensing qualification with which they can apply for their personal licence. An ideal qualification for anyone currently working or looking to work in a bar, hospitality or events!

Self defence

We are offering this FREE one hour Self Defence course designed to teach you a number of techniques and skills to protect and handle yourself in a difficult situation. Learning the art of Self Defence will leave you feeling empowered, confident and assertive.

Public speaking

Make sure you’re always ready to speak in front of an audience! Attending this FREE workshop will provide you with practical tips and advice on public speaking and presenting. This session will help to develop confidence, address nerves and deliver engaging speeches in a friendly environment that will enable you to try out techniques and develop your own personal style. Whether you will be speaking in front of a lecture theatre, as an election candidate, or you are an experienced public speaker looking to refresh your skills, this session is a must. October edition 99

You can book onto any activity through our website so be sure to keep an eye out on bucksstudentsunion.org/ whatson – don’t miss out by not reserving your place early on! If you need any support to enhance your academic experience, pop into one of the Students’ Union offices and we will be more than happy to help wherever we can.

We have a diverse and varied programme arranged for you and you can attend as many sessions as you like at any Bucks campus. Also available to book for this term, we have: Eating Disorder Awareness, Fireworks, Winter Wonderland, Introduction to British Sign Language, Pantomime, Sports Taping

Maybe you have something different in mind? If you have an activity or skills session that you would like to take part in, please do not hesitate to get in touch! We love hearing your ideas and providing opportunities that you want! Contact us at surecactivities@bucks.ac.uk or pop in and see us in one of the Student’s Union offices.