Give it a Go Spring Booklet 2020

Cardiff University Students'Union

Proudly Presents

Spring 2020 1. Find something in this booklet you want to try.

2. Sign up online at: cardiffstudents.com/giveitago 3. Add our social media accounts below.

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Barcelona with Spanish & Italian Society!

TUESDAY 25TH - FRIDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2020 SIGN UP ONLINE: CARDIFFSTUDENTS.COM/GIVEITAGO

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Budapest with History Society!

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What is Give it a Go? Give it a Go is a full calendar of amazing activities for you to try whilst you are a student at Cardiff. Try out societies, sports, languages, develop skills, go on day and weekend trips and so much more!

The aim is to get you to try things you’ve never tried before, meet new people and have an absolutely amazing time in Cardiff.

If you have any questions about sessions please email the organising group directly. Their email is listed on their event.

Sign up online at: cardiffstudents.com/GiveitaGo

To join your favourite clubs and societies go to cardiffstudents.com.

Make sure you sign up to all sessions online. We’ll do our best to inform you if any sessions are cancelled.

City Day Trips 8th February Stratford-upon-Avon

£20

15th February Windsor

£25

16th February Bristol

£18

22nd February Cambridge

1st February

9th February

7th March

Bath £20

Oxford £20

Manchester

Photo: Alison Day

Birmingham

Photo: PapaPiper

£25 NE FO W 202 R 0!

£25

21st March £20

Sign up online > CARDIFFSTUDENTS.COM/GIVEITAGO

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Go Exploring 16th February Leigh Woods & Clifton Suspension Bridge

NE FO W 202 R 0!

Photo: Skellig2008

£18

22nd March Jurassic Coast

£20

25th April Rhossili Bay

£18

25th April Three Cliffs Bay

£18

26th April Waterfall Walk

£18

1st March Tenby £19

Amazing Adventures Photo: Brooke Bell

26th January St Fagans

£12

2nd February Stonehenge & Salisbury £25 9th February Bicester Shopping Village £20 23rd February

NE FO W 202 R 0!

Cotswolds - Castle Combe & Westonbirt Arboretum £25

8th March Stonehenge & Salisbury £25

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Icon Key Wheelchair Accessible

Child Friendly

May Contain Alcohol

Bring Spending Money

Wear Appropriate Clothing

Try Something New Mystery Social Where will you be in half an hour?

30 Minute Society 30minutesociety@cardiff.ac.uk 1st February and 19th March

FREE Improv Workshop Come and have a go at improv comedy with Act One! Act One actone@cardiff.ac.uk 7th February 19:00

FREE Scriptwriting Workshop A fun and informal workshop to help you improve your creative writing.

Act One actone@cardiff.ac.uk 30th January 19:00

FREE Airsoft Woodland Trip We will be visiting Hard Target, a woodland airsoft site with lots of varied areas to play airsoft!

Airsoft Society airsoftsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd February 19:30

Airsoft In The Student’s Union!

We will be transforming the Great Hall into a 5v5 combat zone. The cheapest way to try airsoft!

Airsoft Society airsoftsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 26th January, 16th February, 29th March, 16th April - Check each event

Baking Society Bakingsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 27th January 20:00

£5

£1

RockBand social!

Chill night of hanging out & amp; playing RockBand AltSoc altsoc@cardiff.ac.uk 4th February 19:00

FREE Anti-Flag Gig! Check out Anti-Flag in concert!

AltSoc altsoc@cardiff.ac.uk 9th February 18:30

£16.50 inc booking fee Fuel Rock Club social!

An evening at Fuel Rock Club AltSoc altsoc@cardiff.ac.uk 31st January 19:00

FREE

£12.50

Manga Library Read from a selection of over 200 manga!!

Anime Society CardiffUniversityAnimeSociety@hotmail.com

27th January 18:00

FREE 6 | Try Something New

Bake off - Family secret recipes Chat with nan, hassle mum, pester dad for all the family secret recipes, bake and bring them along.

“

Give it a Go is one of the best ways for you to get involved in your Students’ Union! Get stuck in to everything we have to offer, from incredible trips to trying a new sport or society. You’ll meet some incredible people here and I can’t wait to see what you all get up to!”

Jackie, SU President

Comedy Pub Golf 9 pubs, 9 drinks, 5 hours. Golfing attire compulsory. Try to get a hole in one!

DIY Phone Charger Design and build an amazing phone charger that runs on renewable energy!

Philosophy Society Quiz Bring your friends and test your general and philosophical knowledge to win a prize!

Cardiff University Comedy Society 13th February 18:30

Engineers Without Borders, Cardiff committee.cardiff@ewb-uk.org 4th February 17:00

Philosophy Society philosophysociety@cardiff.ac.uk 27th January 19:00

FREE Live Comedy SHow Stand-up Comedy from Cardiff Uni’s Finest Comedy Society comedysociety@cardiff.ac.uk 6th February 19:00

£2 Comedy Society Taster Session For all those interested in writing, performing or watching comedy.

Comedy Society comedysociety@cardiff.ac.uk 5th February 17:00

FREE Walk and Write!

Grab your pen and notebook and join us on a ‘Walk and Write’ tour of Cardiff!

Creative Writing Society creativewritingsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 31st January 14:30

FREE Musical Theatre Workshop If you love singing or dancing to musical songs then come along to our workshop!

Disney Musical Theatre Society disneymusicaltheatre@cardiff.ac.uk 24th January 19:15

£1 Disney Musicals Quiz!

Put your knowledge of Disney and Musicals to the test in our super fun quiz!

Disney Musical Theatre Society disneymusicaltheatre@cardiff.ac.uk 17th January 19:15

£1 Day trip to Bristol Day trip to Bristol Engineering Society EngineeringSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 25th February 09:30

£14

£2

£1

February Pub Crawl Come along with us as we show you the best pubs in Cardiff! All welcome, English Lit or not!

English Literature Society Englishliteraturesociety@cardiff.ac.uk 4th February 19:30

FREE 48hr Film Challenge Do you have what it takes to make a film in 48 hours?

Film Society FilmSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 7th February 20:00

FREE Introduction to Filmmaking and On Set Workshop Find out what goes on behind the camera.

Film Society FilmSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 30th January 20:00

N/A Film Quiz Put your movie trivia to the test!

Film Society FilmSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 27th January 20:00

£1 Smash Tournament Our first Smash tournament of 2020!

Gaming Society computergaming@cardiff.ac.uk 13th February 17:30

FREE Weekly LAN Showoff Come try out ALL of our equipment!

Gaming Society computergaming@cardiff.ac.uk 6th February 17:30

FREE

Quidditch Taster Sessions Curious about how muggles play quidditch? Come along and find out! No sporting experience necessary.

Quidditch Society quidditchsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 5th February, 8th, 12th and 15th Feb. 22nd and 25th April. 13:00

FREE Filming locations tour We’ll be leading you around Cardiff’s hidden gems from the likes of Doctor who, Sherlock and more.

Sci-fi and fantasy society Sci-fi@cardiff.ac.uk 8th January, 29th January 13:30

FREE Veggie GIAG 2.0!

Come and grab some delicious snacks at our little bake sale in honour of veganuary!

Vegetarian and Vegan Society vegetarianandvegan@cardiff.ac.uk 10th January 12:00

FREE Wet Dippers Give It A Go take 2 New year, same Dippers Wet Dippers WetDippers@cardiff.ac.uk 9th February 10:30

£3 Try Before You Buy Love wine or cheese? This is the place to brie ;) Wine and Cheese 7th February 18:30

FREE Yoga Give it a Go Stretch away the stress Yoga Society cardiffuniyogasociety@gmail.com 13th January 17:00

FREE Try Something New | 7

NERD VARSITY 2020 17TH FEBRUARY - 1ST MARCH

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO CHALLENGE OUR NERDS? PREPARE FOR TWO WEEKS OF INTENSE NERDY COMPETITION, WITH EVERYTHING FROM A QUIDDITCH MATCH TO A LIGHTSABER BATTLE, FROM RUNNING LIKE AN ANIME CHARACTER TO THE NERDIEST OF QUIZZES. TEST YOURSELVES AGAINST THE STRONGEST OF FOES FROM THE SEVEN MOST NERDY SOCIETIES, AND TRY TO COME OUT ON TOP AS A CHAMPION.

EACH DAY, THE SOCIETIES (OR THE CHALLENGER GROUP) CAN WIN A NUMBER OF POINTS FOR THEIR TEAM, AND YOU CAN CHOOSE WHERE YOUR ALLEGIANCES WILL LIE. AT THE

END OF THE TWO WEEKS, THE POINTS WILL BE TOTALLED TO PRONOUNCE WHICH GROUP ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF NERD VARSITY.

£4 FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETIES, OR £5 FOR NON-MEMBERS, WILL GUARANTEE YOU ENTRY AND PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF THE EVENTS OVER THE COURSE OF THE TWO

WEEKS - ALL PROFITS WILL GO TO THE WINNER’S CHOICE OF CHARITY AT THE END OF

NERD VARSITY (CHALLENGER GROUP WINNINGS WILL GO TO CARDIFF VOLUNTEERING).

SOCIEITES INCLUDE: FILM SOCIETY - GAMING SOCIETY - SCI-FI & FANTASY SOCIETY

ANIME SOCIETY - CRITS - QUIZ SOCIETY - HARRY POTTER SOCIETY

EVENTS INCLUDE: FILMMAKING - MARIO KART TOURNAMENT - MOVIE FIGHTS - FILM SCREENING QUIDDITCH TOURNAMENT - NARUTO RUNNING - CAPTURE THE FLAG

LIGHTSABER BATTLES - DODGEBALL, - KARAOKE - SMASH BROS TOURNAMENT - RISK MAGIK THE GATHERING - SCAVENGER HUNT - COSPLAY COMPETITION - QUIZZES POTION MAKING - AND MORE!

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Music, Performance & Dance A Cappella Give It A Go A Cappella Free Give It A Go A Cappella Society acappellasociety@cardiff.ac.uk 7th January 18:00

FREE Shakespeare Workshop Try your hand at or work on your Shakespeare with Act One! Act One actone@cardiff.ac.uk 31st January 19:00

£1 Belly Dancing Give It A Go Shake it till you make it!

Belly Dancing Society BellyDancing@cardiff.ac.uk 27th & 30th January, 3rd & 5th Feburary 20:00

£2 Classical GIAG Experience the elegance of traditional Indian classical dance!

Bollywood Dance Society bollywood@cardiff.ac.uk 21st January 19:00

£2 Bhangra GIAG Come and shake to the Bhangra beat!

Bollywood Dance Society bollywood@cardiff.ac.uk 20th January 19:00

£2

Bollywood Dance GIAG Come and dance the night away to catchy Bollywood tunes!

Bollywood Dance Society bollywood@cardiff.ac.uk 20th January 18:00

£2 Show Choir Come and join us for 2 hours of singing and choreo, jazz hands at the ready!

Cardiff University Show Choir showchoir@cardiff.ac.uk 23rd & 30th January 18:00

FREE

Fitness Class Join us for an inclusive and relaxed environment where you can get fit and have fun!

Expression Dance Expression@cardiff.ac.uk 27th January 19:00

£2 FAD Give it a Go An uptempo society filled with sassy commercial dance routines and insanely fun socials every two weeks (for all abilities) FAD fad@cardiff.ac.uk 29th January 14:00

£1

Advanced Contemporary Dance Class A contemporary dance class aimed at those with a year or more of experience in contemporary dance!

Expression Dance Expression@cardiff.ac.uk 5th February 19:00

£2 Intermediate Contemporary Dance Class A contemporary dance class aimed at those new to dance or new to the style of contemporary!

Expression Dance Expression@cardiff.ac.uk 28th January 19:00

£2

“

Trying new activities is an amazing way to meet friends with similar interests, and really throw yourself into the heart of the Cardiff University community.”

Orla, VP Societies & Volunteering

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Orchestra GIAG Come along and try Healthcare Music Society’s first orchestra rehearsal of the term.

GIAG Unison Choir rehearsal Non-auditioning, friendly choir for singers of ALL abilities - and free cake at all rehearsals!

Healthcare Music Society healthcaremusic@cardiff.ac.uk 28th January 19:00

Unison: Cardiff University Variety Singers UnisonVarietySingers@cardiff.ac.uk 22nd January 14:00

FREE

FREE

Choir GIAG Come along and try Healthcare Music Society’s first choir rehearsal of the term.

Windband GIAG 2.0 Second windband rehearsal of the semester!

Healthcare Music Society healthcaremusic@cardiff.ac.uk 30th January 19:00

Windband cardiffwindbandsociety@gmail.com 5th February 18:00

FREE

FREE

SuperM ‘Jopping’ Chorus Dance Class Learn the choreography for SuperM’s ‘Jopping’

Windband Spring Give it a Blow Wind players! Come and join the friendliest wind band in Wales!

KChoreo kchoreo@cardiff.ac.uk 1st February 18:00

Windband cardiffwindbandsociety@gmail.com 29th January 18:00

£2

Chungha ‘Snapping’ Chorus Dance Class Learn the choreography for Chungha’s ‘Snapping’ KChoreo kchoreo@cardiff.ac.uk 29th January 18:00

£2

GIAG Unison Choir rehearsal Non-auditioning, friendly choir for singers of ALL abilities - and free cake at all rehearsals!

Unison: Cardiff University Variety Singers UnisonVarietySingers@cardiff.ac.uk 29th January 14:00

FREE

FREE

Make sure to check out some incredible events happening this term: Fringe Festival 2nd - 15th March Fringe Festival Variety Night 5th March Go Global 12th March

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Sports Beginner Pole Sports Come along and try out aerial sports! All GIAGs are beginners level so anyone can come and try out the sport with no previous experience needed! Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water and shorts!

Aerial Fitness 28th January 16:30, 30th January 16:30, 2nd February 15:30

£3 Beginner Hoop Come along and try out aerial hoop! This class is for people completely new to the sport!

Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water and wear leggings!

Aerial Fitness 27th January 16:30

£4 Beginner Aerial Slings Finally we add Aerial Slings to our growing collection of aeiral fitness here at Cardiff! So excited to introduce the sport to you all!

The class is designed to teach absolute beginners! Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water and leggings.

Aerial Fitness 31st January

£5 Boxing GIAG Learn basic boxing techniques, get fighting fit, have fun with CUABC! Boxing Club 30th January 18:00

£2 Boxing GIAG Learn basic boxing techniques, get fighting fit, have fun with CUABC! Boxing Club 4th February 18:00

£2

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Give Squash A Go! Medics Squash is so much more than hitting a ball against a wall…

Beginner’s Running The perfect session for all of you budding runners out there!

Cardiff Medics Squash Club medicssquash@cardiff.ac.uk 12th January 15:00 and 15th January 14:00

Cardiff University Athletics and Cross Country Club duckdafydd@gmail.com 27th January 18:30

FREE

FREE Jiu Jitsu GIAG Come and learn self defense based martial art.

Beginner’s Track Endurance and sprint training at the NIAC.

Cardiff Uni Jiu Jitsu 22nd January 18:30

Cardiff University Athletics and Cross Country Club duckdafydd@gmail.com 27th January 18:00

FREE

Learn Karate at CUKC GIAG! An introductory session for karate. Learn how to punch, kick, practical self-defence and more!

Cardiff Uni Karate Club 15th February 19:30

£2 Learn Karate at CUKC GIAG! An introductory session to karate.

Learn practical self-defense, how to punch & kick and much more!

Cardiff University Karate Club 8th February 14:00

£2 Cardiff University Aikido Spring Give It A Go Sess Aikido is a subtle martial art which combines gentle exercise with a powerful system of defence.

Cardiff University Aikido Cardiffaikido@gmail.com 5th February 20:30 - 22:30, 8th February 14:00 - 16:00

FREE Athletic’s Tempo Training Perfect for all abilities hoping to improve both your speed and endurance!

Cardiff University Athletics & Cross Country Club duckdafydd@gmail.com 28th January 18:30

FREE

£2.00 Cardiff CUBS Softball Give it a Go Come and give a new and different sport in softball a go.

Cardiff University Baseball and Softball Club- CUBS 8th Febraury 13:00

FREE Cardiff CUBS Baseball Give it a Go Come and give a new and different sport in baseball a go.

Cardiff University Baseball and Softball Club- CUBS 1st Febraury 13:00

FREE Dancesport - Give it a go!

Staarrrtt dancing!

Cardiff University Dancesport Club 28th January 19:00

£3 Re-Freshers GIAG On Wednesdays We Wear Skates Cardiff University Ice Skating Club iceskating@cardiff.ac.uk 29th January 13:30

£7.50

Meds Hockey GIAG A fun filled afternoon to come and try out meds hockey and to meet everyone!

Pool and Snooker GIAG A welcoming group, playing pool and snooker every Monday - All abilities welcome.

Medics Ladies Hockey cardiffmedslhc@gmail.com 26th January 16:00

Pool and Snooker cardiffcuesoc@gmail.com 30th December 18:20

FREE

£3

Indoor Spikeball Introduction!

Our open indoor session will give you a taste of what Spikeball is like and how we “train”!

“

If you are an elite player, a recreational player or just looking to start something new, there is a new opportunity awaiting!”

Jude, VP Sports & AU President Kickboxing GIAG Want to improve on your strength, flexibility and overall stamina?

Cardiff University Kickboxing Club KickBoxing@cardiff.ac.uk 28th January 20:30

£3 Rock climbing taster session!

Come and reach new heights if only for an evening!

Cardiff University Mountaineering Club mountaineering@cardiff.ac.uk 9th January 17:45

£8 Rock climbing taster session!

Come and reach new heights if only for an evening!

Cardiff University Mountaineering Club mountaineering@cardiff.ac.uk 7th January 17:45

£8

Cardiff University Roundnet Club roundnet@cardiff.ac.uk 6th February 19:00

FREE Introduction to Spikeball!

Come spend your Sunday afternoon learning Spikeball and chilling with us on Pontcanna Fields.

Cardiff University Roundnet Club roundnet@cardiff.ac.uk 2nd February 14:00

FREE Cardiff University Tennis Give it a Go! Come give tennis a go no matter your skill level!

Snowsports GIAG Cardiff Snowpsorts Give it a Go Snowsports beginners@cardiffsnowports.com 15th February 12:00

£4 Surf GIAG 3 Surf GIAG 3rd Session Surf Sports surfsports@cardiff.ac.uk 9th February 11:00

£20 Trampoline GIAG Come along and try out a new sport! Open to any ability from beginner to elite!

Trampoline Club Cardifftrampolining@gmail.com 30th January 17:30 and 2nd February 17:00

£2

Cardiff University Tennis Club 5th & 22nd January 12pm

£1 Social Runs Run, Forrest, Run! Cardiff Universty Atheltics &Cross Country Club duckdafydd@gmail.com 30th January 18:30

FREE Dodgeball GIAG Join us for an evening of fun dodgeball games!

Dodgeball Club 6th February 21:00

FREE

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Cultural, International & Faith Bubblewaffle workshop Make your own Bubblewaffle!

Abacus cardiffabacus@hotmail.com 7th February 19:00

£8 Afro-Dancehall Class No matter what level you areBeginner, Intermediate or ProEveryone is welcome!

African-Caribbean Society CardiffUniacs@gmail.com 29th February 19:00

£2 Games Night 2020 BSoc’s favourite event is back for the new year.

BSoc Bangladeshsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 11th February 18:00

Members £3, non members £5 Evenings with Isoc Come join us and delve into the meanings of the Quran. Free refreshments provided!

Cardiff University Islamic Society Islamicsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd February 19:00

FREE Discover Islam Dinner Come and learn about Islam, get to know members of the muslim community and enjoy some free food!

Cardiff University Islamic Society islamicsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 6th February 18:00

FREE

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Bristol Art, Café & Indie Day A day out for all lovers of food, coffee, art, history, shopping and exploring cities with locals!

French Society FrenchSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 7th March 08:00

Sports Olympics An afternoon of sports and table games.

Latin American Society latinamericanstudents@cardiff.ac.uk 9th May 14:00

FREE

£12 Bristol Bike Tour Explore the wonders of Bristol: bus travel, bike, helmet and lock included!

French Society FrenchSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 15th February 08:00

£25 Conversation Exchange Apéro Come and make new friends from all over the world! All abilities of French & English are welcome.

French Society FrenchSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 30th January 19:00

FREE Friday Night Dinner Come and experience a traditional but fun Friday Shabbat Dinner!

Jewish Society Jewishsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 17th January 19:00

£5

Around Latin America Pub Quiz Pub Quiz to challenge your knowledge on Latin America Latin American Society latinamericanstudents@cardiff.ac.uk 12th March 19:00

£2 Kho Kho and Ring GIAG! Open to all abilities, come and have a go at India’s fastest growing sports!

NHSF Cardiff Hindu Society hindusociety@cardiff.ac.uk 27th January 20:00

£2 Garba and Dandiya GIAG Join us for a fun and lively evening of dance before Hindusoc’s very own garba event in March!

NHSF Cardiff Hindu Society, Asian Society hindusociety@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd February 19:00

FREE Henna Tattoo Ever wanted to try Henna? Now’s your chance...

Kenyan Society 8th February 16:00

£2

What? Where? When?

Russian Quiz Night Russian Society RussianSociety@cardiff.ac.uk 31st January 19:00

FREE

Supporting a Cause & Volunteering Amnesty International ‘Meet & Greet’ A fun and friendly society, celebrating and protecting everyone’s human rights.

Amnesty International amnestyinternational@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd February 17:30

FREE St John Ambulance First Aid GIAG Learn how to save a life!

Cardiff LINKS LINKS@cardiff.ac.uk 30th January 08:00

Teddy Bear Hospital GIAG Meet the committee and safeguarding session.

Teddy Bear Hospital teddybearhospital@cardiff.ac.uk TBC

FREE Learn to be a Lifesaver Would you know what to do in an emergency situation? Come along to learn CPR Welsh Hearts Society WelshHearts@cardiff.ac.uk 4th February 18:00

FREE

FREE CoppaFeel! Cake Decorating Come along to learn all about CoppaFeel! and decorate some devious cakes in the process!

CoppaFeel! society Coppafeelsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 3rd February 20:00

FREE Taf Pub Quiz Social Casual introduction to Marrow Marrow Cardiff@ukmarrow.org 16th January 19:30

FREE

Clean up Cardiff If you are passionate about the place you live and the environment then this is the project for you!

This is a project which is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with litter picks, river clean-ups, beach clean-ups and initiatives that look to reduce plastic in the community and beyond.

Litter picking events will take place every Wednesday afternoon at different locations in Cardiff, with some further afield beach clean-ups planned as well. We may even be sneaking in the odd beach picnic or barbecue.

Cardiff Volunteering volunteering@cardiff.ac.uk Wednesday afternoons

Knitwits Knitwits is a free volunteer project for students who can charm the yarn, are itching to get stitching, or are hooked on crochet (get it?)

- but who also want to make a real difference within communities.

Once a month we work with local care homes to combat loneliness.

At our weekly sessions we knit for the homeless and premature babies as well as our own projects.

We will provide materials at these sessions (and tea!), however, feel free to bring along projects of your own.

Cardiff Volunteering volunteering@cardiff.ac.uk An afternoon/evening a week see our project page for events.

Global Gardens The Global Gardens Project is about coming together to celebrate ecological and cultural diversity.

Weekly organic gardening sessions at the Global Gardens allotment site in Heath and suppers at the Embassy Café aim to support those seeking sanctuary, including refugees and asylum seekers.

Transport is free and provided for you or you can make your own way to the allotment.

Cardiff Volunteering volunteering@cardiff.ac.uk Allotment: Saturday 2-5pm Embassy Cafe: Once a month

English Conversation Club Come and teach English to refugees and asylum seekers living in Cardiff.

STAR (Student Action for Refugees) starcardiff@gmail.com 29th January 17:30

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Night Glow Come and join us on a walking 5k for Cardiff Marrow and Cardiff Volunteering. But this isn’t any ordinary 5k, it will be a glow in the dark 5k! Free glow sticks and UV paint will be provided along with a fully marshalled route, tea and coffee and little lights. No fundraising required as your ticket price is your donation to Cardiff Marrow and Cardiff Volunteering.

Cardiff Volunteering volunteering@cardiff.ac.uk 28th January 18:00

Tickets are £3

Survival Games A nerf gun battle royale to raise money for Make A Smile – all the fun of paintball without the pain or mess! There will be a few practice rounds including games such as capture the flag and the event will culminate in an instant death Battle Royale. There can only be one winner.

Cardiff Volunteering volunteering@cardiff.ac.uk 11th February

Make A Smile – British Sign Language and DBS Clinic A basic introduction to common phrases in BSL. The DBS clinic would just be for people already signed up but the BSL is open for anyone who wants to come along.

Cardiff Volunteering volunteering@cardiff.ac.uk 6th February 20:00

Please see our project page for more information and a full list of events. To take part, sign up at cardiffvolunteers.com

Make A Smile – Character Studies and Working with Children, and Autism Awareness training This is part of the mandatory training for Make A Smile volunteers but is also a great session to come to for any students considering taking part in Make A Smile.

Cardiff Volunteering volunteering@cardiff.ac.uk 30th January 18:00

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Try it!

Postgraduate Specific Events We’ve planned some super trips with you in mind!

Meet other postgraduate students whilst you embark on some amazing adventures, explore new cities or go exploring in some of the most beautiful places around, and some old favourites.

St Fagans

Tenby

26th January

1st March

The St Fagans National Museum of History is Wales’ most popular heritage attraction and was recently crowned the winner of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2019.

There’s no better time to visit this local hot-spot.

Boasting stunning beaches, a walled harbour, amusements and shops, this is the perfect trip away from city life in one of South Wales’ most famous seaside town.

£12.00

Stratford-upon-Avon 8th February

£20.00

There’s plenty of culture in Stratford, with 5 museums dedicated to the bard, as well as the Royal Shakespeare Company who have behind the scenes tours and exhibitions open to the public all day. There’s also a butterfly farm for that perfect Instagram pic, or just so you can say you’ve held a butterfly!

Windsor 15th February

£25.00

We can’t guarentee you’ll meet the Queen here but what we can say is you will see a beautiful part of England filled with historical prowess and stunning sights.

Cotswolds - Castle Combe & Westonbirt Arboretum

£19.00

Stonehenge & Salisbury 8th March

£25.00

Give it a Go’s most popular trip is one not to be missed. There’s a reason we return time and time again to these two iconic locations.

“

There are so many things going on throughout the year with Give it a Go! There is no excuse to not get involved and so many opportunities to get out and have some fun.”

Nick, VP Postgraduate

Birmingham 21st March

£20.00

The UK’s second biggest city has it all - shops, architecture, culture, and more canals than Venice! This is one not to miss.

Rhossili Bay 25th April

£18.00

We’re going to the beach and you’re invited! Join the Give it a Go team for a day trip to one of the most spectacular beaches in the world!

23rd February

£21.00

Brand new for this semester! Visit two stunning locations in the small village of Castle Combe and the Westonbirt Arboretum on this day out in the Cotswolds.

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Healthcare & Heath Park MSK X-Ray Interpretation Series A session designed to cover all things bones!

Cardiff Medical Imaging Society (CUMIS) medicalimagingsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 13th January 18:00

FREE CSPS and MedSoc film and panel discussion Educational film screening with a panel discussion to follow.

Cardiff Student Psychiatry Society, Medsoc StudentPsychiartry@cf.onmicrosoft.com medsoc@cardiff.ac.uk 24th January 19:00

FREE

WEMS goes to Garth Hill (GIAG)!!

Please join us for a lovely walk and some wilderness medicine teaching!

WEMS (Wilderness and Expedition Medicine Society) cardiffwems@gmail.com 18th January 12:00

FREE

Welcome back social at The Philharmonic Come along for some discounted drinks, a catch-up and a bit of a dance with the society.

Occupational Therapy Society OTsociety@cardiff.ac.uk 10th January 20:30

FREE

Orchestra GIAG Get involved in the Healthcare Music Society’s first orchestra rehearsal of the term.

Healthcare Music Society healthcaremusic@cardiff.ac.uk 28th January 19:00

FREE

Choir GIAG Join us for the Healthcare Music Society’s first choir rehearsal of the term.

Healthcare Music Society healthcaremusic@cardiff.ac.uk 30th January 19:00

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Keep an eye on our Facebook page ‘Cardiff Students at the Heath’ for more details and look out for more events on campus throughout the term.”

Shekina, VP Heath Park

FREE

British Sign Language Take part in this brilliant BSL course, starting with Unit 1. There is a progression opportunity with Units 2 and 3 to recieve the full certificate from the awarding body.

Please email SDS@cardiff.ac.uk to register your interest.

Skills Development Service SDS@cardiff.ac.uk 29th January - 1st April 14:00 - 16:00

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PositiviTea Have you got the Christmas blues? Are the dark mornings getting you down? Tired after the exam season? Come and find us on Heath Park Campus before lectures from the 27th to 31st January for breakfast!

Follow Cardiff Students’ Union at the Heath, for more details.

Students’ Union at the Heath SUHeathPark@cardiff.ac.uk 27th - 31st January

Athletic Union Drop-in Want to find out more about the Athletic Union? Our AU staff will be available at the Heath Students’ Union to answer any questions.

Students’ Union at the Heath SUHeathPark@cardiff.ac.uk Monthly, dates tbc

Societies Drop-in Want to find out more about Societies? Our Societies staff will be available at The SU Hub to answer any questions.

Students’ Union at the Heath SUHeathPark@cardiff.ac.uk 11th February, 10th March, 21st April

Interested in radio but not been able to Give it A Go? Do you want to get invovled in Student Media?

Keep an eye on Student Media opportunities at the Heath this term. Our Student Media team are preparing some opportunities for Heath Park Students. Follow Cardiff Students at the Heath for updates.

Need Advice?

Our team of advisors are in Heath Park campus every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to provide students with free and confidential support.

Pop to the Student Meeting Room in the Education Suite between 12:00 and 14:00 for a drop in session, or book an appointment by emailing advice@cardiff.ac.uk

T hought, Discussion & Democracy Student Voice Student Senate 3 Tuesday 28th January

Student Senate 4 Tuesday 17th March

Student Senate 5 Tuesday 21st April

Student Senate is the Students’ Union’s policy making body and all students are invited to take up seats as Student Senators to represent their fellow peers and help lead the Union forward.

Student Voice Democracy@cardiff.ac.uk

Spring Elections 2020: Candidate Meeting (nominations close) 4th February

Your chance to make your voice heard while studying at Cardiff University! Nominate yourself for a position as one of the future Vice-Presidents of our Student’s Union!

Spring Elections 2020: Notice of Poll TBC

Spring Elections 2020: Voting Open Monday 2nd March

Spring Elections 2020: Voting Close

Speak Week 2020

Friday 6th March

Monday 3rd February

Spring Elections 2020: Results released

Speak Week is your chance to have your voice heard on the issues that really matter to you during your time at Cardiff University.

This year, Speak Week takes place between Monday 3rd – Friday 7th February 2020. Give us your feedback, and share your thoughts and ideas about all aspects of being a student at Cardiff.

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Keep an eye out for Revision Aid happening 13th - 24th January!”

Tomos, VP Education

Saturday 7th March

Enriching Student Life Awards 2020 TBC - May

The Enriching Student Life Awards are our annual awards created to recognise staff and students who contribute to the Cardiff University experience. It could be your Personal Tutor or lecturer, it could be your Student Academic Reps.

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Skills Development & Learn a Language Languages for All Languages for All & Welsh for All open up a world of new destinations, inspiring cultures and exciting career options by signing up for a free language course. Whether starting a new language or continuing with an old one, Languages for All and Welsh for All provide a range of options to suit your needs.

Applications open for semester two on SIMS online 2nd January at 09:30 , and close midday on the 15th January. Search ‘Languages for All’ on the Student Intranet for more details.

Languages for All languagesforall@cardiff.ac.uk

Language Café Languages for All hold their Language Cafés every two weeks, on alternate Wednesdays & Thursdays. These themed events are a fun and informal way to practise different languages and meet people from around the world. Search ‘Language Cafés’ on the Student Intranet.

Languages for All languagesforall@cardiff.ac.uk

Conversation Clubs/Groups Join one of more of these regular language-specific events, focused on practising languages and celebrating associated cultures.

Most of the groups are run by student Societies, and many are language exchanges. Search ‘Conversation Clubs’ on the Student Intranet.

Coming up this Spring Semester:

Languages for All languagesforall@cardiff.ac.uk

Special Leadership Award for students in team leadership/ supervisory/executive roles.

Skills Development Service SDS@cf.ac.uk

The Skills Development Service (SDS) provides a range of training courses and sessions designed to build confidence, improve transferable skills and increase employability to learners with the added bonus of gaining certification.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to increase your employability • Develop your skills, confidence and attributes • Attend training which employers really value before you become employed • Choice of “in house” and externally certified courses • Meet new friends • Stand out from the crowd • Having your certification appear on your graduation transcript

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Short Courses in: • Presentation Skills • Leadership • Time Management • 1st Aid • Deaf Awareness and much more.

Full details of all the above atcardiffstudents.com/jobs-skills/ skills-development-service Enquiries: SDS@cf.ac.uk

E G A U G N A L A N R A E L FOR FREE

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Welfare ST UDENT LED SERV ICES Student Led Services are incredible groups of enthusiastic, passionate and committed individuals dedicated to improving the experience and welfare of Cardiff University students. They are constantly looking for upstanding members of the student community to assume leadership and committee roles, to build on their success and ensure that all our students are supported.

More information can also be found by heading to cardiffstudents.com/ SLS. HOUSING ACTION Housing Action stands up for students living in sub-standing housing conditions. They empower students with knowledge to protect themselves from rogue landlords and poor letting agency practice.

Housing Action organise campaigns to raise awareness of housing rights and last year spoke with thousands of students, helping them with their housing problems.

NIGHTLINE University is a testing time for everyone, but for some it can be especially tough. Nightline is there to listen when students need to anonymously talk through their circumstances with someone that cares, no matter what time of the night. These volunteers stay over in a secret location, and are on call all through the night.

TALK IT OUT Talk it out is an active listening service for students to drop-in and discuss any difficulties that they may be having or for company if they are feeling lonely or isolated.

More and more young people feel lonely and want someone to talk to, and Talk it Out is here to help.

MIND YOUR HEAD Mind your Head is a very passionate group of students who want to reduce the stigma of talking about mental health and provide opportunities to support the mental wellbeing of students whilst at Cardiff. In the past they have hosted wellbeing cafes, lead group walks and even set up a school outreach project.

BUDDY SCHEME The Buddy Scheme works hard to ensure all new students have someone to help them settle into life at Cardiff. They want everyone to feel comfortable and confident to try new things and have new experiences. There is a lot of work that go into supporting buddies and we need you to take a leading role with this important welfare service!

STUDENT MINDS Student Minds is a very proactive group that hosts a peer-support meeting twice a week to help students who are managing eating and other mental health difficulties.

They are constantly looking for more people to take a leading role in ensuring a supportive environment for students.

STASH Student Alcohol and Substance Help is a brand new SLS, established in 2019 to campaign to reduce the harm experienced by students engaging with drugs and alcohol.

STASH collaborate with Public Health Wales and WEDINOS to empower students with information and tools to help them stay safe.

EAT WELL Eat Well is a group designed to educate students on how to eat better for less than you might think.

The service aims to provide students with top shopping and cooking tips, and share information on the importance of nutrition. You are what you eat!

SHAG SHAG, the Sexual Health Awareness Group, are here to champion better sexual health awareness and provision for you at Cardiff. As well as providing free condoms and contraception for students, they also operate a weekly C-Card Scheme, annual STI Clinic in the Students’ Union and campaign for improvements in this important area of student welfare.

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A sense of community can be really beneficial for your mental health, and a great way to make friends and find a support network of likeminded people is to try out a new Sports Club or Society with GIAG!” James, VP Welfare & Campaigns

Keep an eye out for these campaigns running this semester: * LGBT+ History Month * University Mental Health Day * Sexual Health Awareness Week * Student Money Week

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