Give it a Go Jan-May 2018

GIVE IT A

HELLO! Welcome to GIVE IT A GO! Part II! We absolutely loved sharing the first term of events with you, and it was brilliant that so many of you got involved with events across campus.

We also LOVE that so many students were involved in the shaping of the events programme for the next few months, and we hope that there’s something for everyone!

Whether you like it loud, quiet, crazy, tasty, crafty, skill-zy, relax-y, or you want to explore the world beyond the campus boundaries, this calendar takes you through all the events happening at Edge Hill until the end of May. We’re all about FEEDBACK so if you attend our events make sure you fill in our “I GAVE IT A GO!” cards, and DO pop in to our Activities Office, opposite the SU Bar entrance and tell us what you’d like to see next year - we’re always looking for ideas! … And remember to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat for the latest updates, pictures and videos!

We’re looking forward to seeing you all very soon!

Dan B, VP Activities

1. PICK AN ACTIVITY YOU WANT TO DO!

2. BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE AT www.edgehillsu.org.uk/GIAG

3. TURN UP ON THE DAY

WITH YOUR TICKET &

GIVE IT A GO! To find out more about all the activities, see additional awesome things we have in store for this term and to book on to trips and those events you don’t want to miss go online to: www.edgehillsu.org.uk/GIAG

LIFE IS TRYING THINGS

TO SEE WORK! IF THEY

CRAF TE RNOON

CAMPAI GNS

E AT, DRINK, SHOP

S KI LLS & WORKSHOPS

S P ORTS & SOCIETIES

RE LAX & S OCIALISE

TRI P S

Embrace your inner artist and get crafty with the SU.

Join your Officers and become active in changing the lives of students at Edge Hill and beyond.

Discover our exciting nightlife, be the first to know about shop discounts and taste our delicious new menu.

Learn something new, take on a new challenge, STEP into leadership.

Find out what sports teams and societies get up to before you join.

Relax, unwind and meet new people.

Take a trip with the SU and discover more of Merseyside, Lancashire and beyond!

CAMPUS WIDE See what else is on offer across the University.

JANUARY 2018 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SOS

SOS

SOS

SOS

SOS

TERM STARTS 31

1

7

Entrepenuership Bootcamp A year of Trump: A Special Politics Society Debate8

SOS

SOS

SOS

SOS

Smart Phone Quiz Trampoline Park 14

21

2

3 SOS

SOS

Guide Dogs

That Thursday Thing

9

10

Smart Phone Quiz

Mindful Yoga

12

13

Hate Crime Week

Hate Crime Week

Hate Crime Week

Hate Crime Week

Social

That Thursday Thing

Cheese & Wine

Hate Crime Week

22

11

20

Hate Crime Week

Smart Phone Quiz

Entrepenuership Bootcamp

19

16

Vintage Folk

SOS

17

Annual Members Meeting

Cocktail Making Masterclass

SOS

6

Gin O’ Clock

STEP: Public Speaking

Studio Ghibli Night

5

Alcohol & Drug Awareness Workshop MISSPAP Sale That Thursday Thing 18

Welcome Back Fair Crafternoon: Cactus Planting & Pot Decorating

15

4

Social

23

24

Pyjama Soc Sleep Over Karaoke

Karaoke

25

26

1

2

Nature Walks With Dan B : Lake District

27

Hate Crime Week

28

29

STEP: Research Social 30

31

3

FEBRUARY 2018 SUNDAY

MONDAY

28

TUESDAY

29 Pride Week

WEDNESDAY

30 Pride Week

31 Pride Week

4

First Aid With British Red Cross Smart Phone Quiz 5

11

Crafternoon: Make your own felt plushie Speak: SRE & Sexuality Smart Phone Quiz 12

13

14

Volunteering Week

Volunteering Week

Volunteering Week

Bongos

STEP: Problem Solving

Pride Week

Safe Week

Safe Week

National Volunteering Week 18

19

Volunteering Week

25

Working With Children & Young People Careers Fair 6

Karaoke

That Thursday Thing

Computing Careers Fair 1 Pride Week

That Thursday Thing

SU Drag Race Karaoke

Safe Week

Social

Sustainability Week

Sustainability Week

Sustainability Week

Crafternoon: Upcycling Smart Phone Quiz

Sustainable Businesses Market Day Mindful Yoga Psychology, Law, Criminology, Sociology & PAOB Volunteering Fair 27

3 Pride Week

8

Crafternoon: LGBT + Activist Patches & Make-a-dental-dam That Thursday Thing 15

21

2

Pride Week

Safe Week

Social

SATURDAY

Crafternoon: Tie Dye

Pride Social 7

20

26

FRIDAY

STEP: Privilege

Trampolining Park Bongos Safe Week

Smart Phone Quiz

THURSDAY

9 Safe Week

Volunteering Week

That Thursday Thing

10 Safe Week

Speed dating Karaoke 16

17

Volunteering Week

Volunteering Week

Fizz Friday

Nature Walks With Dan B: Yellow Valley Country park

Karaoke

22

23

24

1

2

3

Green Social 28

MARCH 2018 SUNDAY

MONDAY

25 Sustainability Week

4 Elections Week

11 Women’s Week

18

TUESDAY

26

WEDNESDAY

27

Elections Week

Elections Week

Tech Taster

Crafternoon: Candle Making Bongos

Smart Phone Quiz

5

Women’s Week

28 Elections Week

6

7

Women’s Week

Women’s Week

Entrepenuership Bootcamp Smart Phone Quiz 12

Speak – Variety of Topics Careers Awards

YOYO Prize Draw

Entrepenuership Bootcamp Nursing & OPD SU Meet & Greet Smart Phone Quiz 19

Crafternoon: Easter Eggs

Social

13

14

Mindful Yoga

STEP: Assertiveness Nursing & OPD Welcome Fair

Bongos

Social

20

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Sustainability Week

Sustainability Week

Sustainability Week

Crafternoon: Bird Feeder That Thursday Thing

Holi Festival Outdoor Fitness Free film Friday Ben & Jerrys Karaoke 2

3

1

Elections Week

STEP: Campaigning for Change Social

THURSDAY

21

International Women’s Day Kick Sister Taekwondo for women Vintage Folk Applied Health & Social Care Careers Fair 8

Elections Week

Elections Week

Elections Results Night Karaoke 9

Women’s Week

Women’s Week

That Thursday Thing

Karaoke

15

10 Women’s Week

16

17

22

23

24

29

30

31

Easter Egg Hunt MISSPAP Sale That Thursday Thing

Karaoke

EASTER BREAK 25

26

27

28

APRIL 2018 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

TERM STARTS 15

Taekwondo Taster

Smart Phone Quiz

Society Awards

16

17

Sports Awards Smart Phone Quiz 22

23

STEP: Advocacy

Mindful Yoga

18

Student Led Staff Awards

Crafternoon: Wall Hangings

That Thursday Thing

Karaoke

19

Varsity

Rep Awards

Social

That Thursday Thing

20

21

Karaoke

24

25

26

27

28

1

2

3

4

5

Smart Phone Quiz 29

30

MAY 2018 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

STEP: Skills Social 29

30

1

Social

Smart Phone Quiz 6

7

Smart Phone Quiz 13

2

14

8

Mindful Yoga

9

Smart Phone Quiz

FRIDAY

MISSPAP Sale Nature Walks With Dan B: Formby Beach & Squirrel Sanctuary That Thursday Thing 3

Karaoke

That Thursday Thing

Karaoke

16

5

Graduation Ball Eurovision 2018 Party!

11

12

18

19

Karaoke

17

That Thursday Thing

Social

SATURDAY

4

10

That Thursday Thing

Social

15

THURSDAY

Karaoke

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

1

2

IF NOT NOW

WHEN?

CRAFTERNOON GET CRAFTY WITH THE SU

CACTUS PLANTING & POT DECORATING TUES 16TH JANUARY 10AM-2PM ⋅ HUB ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED – FIRST COME FIRST SERVED Everyone loves a free plant! If you’re not the green fingered type don’t worry you can plant and nurture your own indestructible little cactus from seed. We will also give you all the supplies to decorate the plant pot too!

TIE DYE THURS 1ST FEBRUARY 2PM-4PM ⋅ VENUE ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED – FIRST COME FIRST SERVED Our last tie dye sessions were such a hit, we've decided to bring it back for another wonderfully creative afternoon! We will provide you with one plain white t-shirt to customise, feel free to bring any other white clothes that you fancy dying!

FELT PLUSHIE MON 12TH FEBRUARY 5PM-7PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED – FIRST COME FIRST SERVED Create your own cute felt plushie. - A plushie is a little creature, usually handmade, that is stuffed, soft and pretty adorable. Come along and bring your favourite characters, animals or creatures to life!

CRAFTERNOON LGBT + ACTIVIST PATCHES & MAKE-A-DENTAL-DAM THURS 16TH FEBRUARY 1PM-3PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED – FIRST COME FIRST SERVED Remember our Craftivism takeover last term? Well it’s back! Join us for an LGBT+ Crafternoon, making patches for LGBT+ liberation and celebration, and a demonstration on how to make a condom into a dental dam!

UPCYCLING WED 28TH FEBRUARY 4PM-7PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED – FIRST COME FIRST SERVED Take an old, ordinary, seemingly useless item and give it a new lease of life by making it into something new! Come to this sustainable Crafternoon takeover as part of sustainability week!

CANDLE MAKING TUES 6TH MARCH 12 NOON-2PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED – FIRST COME FIRST SERVED Make your own fabulous colour block scented candles, perfect for a gift or just to decorate your room!

CRAFTERNOON EASTER EGGS TUES 20TH MARCH 12 NOON-2PM ⋅ VENUE ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED – FIRST COME FIRST SERVED Come along and decorate your own chocolate Easter Egg. The Perfect Easter gift for friends and family!

WALL HANGINGS FRI 20TH APRIL 12 NOON-2PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED – FIRST COME FIRST SERVED Get creative and crafty by making your very own wall-hanging or tapestry. We just love the look of a wall hanging adding that cosy feel to your bedroom. Buying one can often be a bit pricey, so why not make a DIY tapestries or wall hanging of your own?

t tired... e g u o If y

LEARN TO REST NOT QUIT!

CAMPAIGNS

JOIN YOUR OFFICERS AND BECOME ACTIVE IN CHANGING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS AT EDGE HILL AND BEYOND.

QUIET CHILL OUT ZONE FROM WEDS 3RD JAN – FRI 12TH JAN 2018 9AM - 5PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Need a space to chill, take a minute, and clear your head? During SOS (Stressed Out Students Campaign) we’re making space available in the Students’ Union for you to have a break, listen to some chill music, and do some colouring in.

GAMES NIGHT THURS 4TH JANUARY 6PM - 8PM ⋅ UPSTAIRS IN THE HUB ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Do you want to play a game? As part of our SOS campaign we’re hosting a games night. Take a break from exams, and get your geek on with a variety of board and video games!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT TUES 9TH JANUARY TBC ⋅ HALE HALL ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Free food in exchange for your thoughts … it really is that simple. Come and tell us what you think about a particular topic and we will give you some food!

CAMPAIGNS GUIDE DOGS WED 10TH JANUARY 1PM - 3PM ⋅ VENUE ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED You all loved the guide dogs so much last time (and why wouldn’t you) we’re bringing them back for more cuddles!

Spending time with these amazing dogs helps them with their development and socialisation, not to mention the proven effects this has on reducing stress levels and helping you improve your concentration.

Places are limited so if you want to hang out with these life changing creatures, and learn about how they’re trained from their trainers and members of the charity, make sure you book in advance. Donations can be given to the charity on the door.

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING MON 15TH JANUARY 6PM - 8PM ⋅ VENUE ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Come along to the SU's biggest decision-making body, suggest ideas and make sure YOUR union is working for you! Free food for everyone who comes!

CAMPAIGNS SU ELECTIONS NOMINATIONS OPEN 29TH JANUARY 2018 AND CLOSE 28TH FEBRUARY 2018 VOTING OPENS 5TH MARCH AT 9AM AND CLOSES 9TH MARCH 2PM THE ROLES WE WILL BE ELECTING ARE: SU President VP Academic Representation VP Activities VP Welfare BME Officer Disabled Students’ Officer LGBQ+ Officer Trans and Non-Binary Officer Women’s Officer International Students’ Officer Mature and Part-Time Students’ Officer Postgraduate Students’ Officer.

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CAMPAIGNS SU DRAG RACE FRI 9TH FEBRUARY 7PM - LATE ⋅ VENUE ⋅ BOOKING REQUIRED Seen Ru Pauls Drag Race? Well, get ready to Lip Synch for your life, and may the best student win!

SAFE FAIR MON 12TH FEBRUARY 10AM - 3PM ⋅ HUB ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Come to the Hub to find out about all things sex and sexuality! We have a range of organisations and stalls to help you #PlayItSAFE.

SPEAK – SRE & SEXUALITY MON 12TH FEBRUARY 6PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED You've seen the Chancellors Lecture Series and the global ‘TED Talk’ phenomenon.

Now for something a little different - SPEAK: a student-led lecture series. The talks in this instalment are all about sexuality, love, sex and relationships, to fit with SAFE (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) Week.

CAMPAIGNS LGBT+ SPEED DATING THURS 15TH FEBRUARY TBC ⋅ SU BAR ⋅ BOOKING REQUIRED Looking for that special someone, or just want to make some friends? Either way, come to our LGBT+ Speed Dating event to meet n’ greet other self-defining students.

SPEED DATING FRI 16TH FEBRUARY TBC ⋅ SU BAR ⋅ BOOKING REQUIRED Looking for that special someone, or just want to make some friends? Either way, come to our speed dating event and make a connection! (Followed by some couples karaoke – we have 1st dibs on Summer Nights!)

HOLI FESTIVAL FRI 2ND MARCH TBC ⋅ SU ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Also known as the festival of colours, or the festival of love, Holi is a Hindu and Sikh celebration signifying the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships. Join us as we celebrate!

CAMPAIGNS SPEAK – VARIETY OF TOPICS TUES 13TH MARCH 6PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED You've seen the Chancellors Lecture Series and the global ‘TED Talk’ phenomenon.

Now for something a little different - SPEAK: a student-led lecture series. Come along and listen to students giving talks on a wide variety of weird and wonderful topics.

STUDENT LED STAFF AWARDS THURS 19TH APRIL TBC ⋅ SAGES RESTAURANT ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Throughout the year, you’ve been nominating staff from across the University for SLSAs. Tonight’s the night students, academics and support staff come together for the posh awards ceremony!

LIFE IS A CRAZY

RIDE

EAT, DRINK, SHOP DISCOVER OUR EXCITING NIGHTLIFE, BE THE FIRST TO KNOW ABOUT SHOP DISCOUNTS AND TASTE OUR DELICIOUS BAR MENU.

GIN O’CLOCK

FRI 19TH JANUARY

6.30PM-8PM ⋅ VENUE £7 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED What do Tennessee Williams, James Bond and the Great Gatsby have in common?

Gin! Come to the SU for an evening of sophistication - With the gin trade booming it is the perfect way to explore some amazing new gins which have come onto the market in the last few years.

We start off with a little on the history of gin, why botanicals matter and how they make a difference and then the fun bit, the tasting. We talk you through how to taste gin and how the tonic and garnish you choose can make such a dramatic difference to the taste of your G&T. Included in the price are 4 full sized gin and tonics.

COCKTAIL MAKING MASTERCLASS TUE 23RD JANUARY

6.30PM-8PM ⋅ VENUE £5 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Wow your friends with fancy cocktail making skills. During the master class you’ll get the opportunity to learn the tricks of the trade from one of our very own Union mixologists as well as getting to make and try four of our most popular cocktails!

EAT, DRINK, SHOP SMART PHONE QUIZ MONDAYS WEEKLY

9PM-1AM ⋅ VENUE £1 PP ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Think you've got it tough with your degree? Our Monday night quiz will have you racking your brains with general knowledge trivia all whilst sat comfortably in your seats using the latest in quiz technology. Get your smart phones ready!

BONGO’S BINGO

TUESDAYS – EVERY FORTNIGHT 6TH FEB, 20TH FEB, 6TH MARCH, 20TH MARCH

7PM – 1AM ⋅ VENUE £9 + BOOKING FEE ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Bongo's Bingo is back! They will be visiting us every fortnight giving away ridiculous prizes whilst providing a great night out. Book to make sure you don’t miss out! #LeaveYourNanAtHomeForThisOne

SOCIAL

WEDNESDAYS WEEKLY 9PM – 2AM ⋅ VENUE £4 ON THE DOOR OR £3 WITH NUS/YOYO ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Social Wednesday is your mid-week escape and our busiest night of the week.

Anything goes on this themed night, let’s get the good times flowing!

EAT, DRINK, SHOP STRANGLED CATS KARAOKE FRIDAYS WEEKLY

9PM – 1AM ⋅ SU BAR FREE ENTRY ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Serenade your fellow students with a romantic 80's power ballad or hit those notes like Adele. We supply the mic, you supply the performance of a lifetime.

MISSPAP SALE

18TH JANUARY 2018, 22ND MARCH 2018 & 3RD MAY 2018 FROM 10:30 AM ⋅ VENUE ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Head down to VENUE between 10.30am-5pm to bag some absolute BARGAINS! Fashion brand MISSPAP are back hosting their hugely popular sample sale!

MissPap work with some of the UK's hottest bloggers and influencers, as well as celebrities including Megan McKenna and Olivia Buckland, and have a HUGE array of clothing, shoes and accessories... Cash and card payments accepted, this is not one to miss!

EAT, DRINK, SHOP VINTAGE FOLK

23TH JANUARY 2018 & 8TH MARCH 2018

FROM 10:00AM ⋅ VENUE ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Vintage Folk are back on campus with affordable on trend vintage fashion! With an excellent selection of true vintage Men’s & Women’s clothing, shoes and accessories right here at Edge Hill SU. Entry is free and card payments accepted.

EUROVISION 2018 PARTY! Sat 12th May

SU VENUE 1st & 2nd years, Whatever your weekend plans are, cancel them, because Eurovision is here! Come and party like it’s 1997. (That’s the last time the UK won Eurovision, as if you didn't know!) We are hosting the ultimate Eurovision extravaganza, come and watch this year’s competition in all its glory, sing along and basically have the best time ever!

EVERY ACCOMPLISHMENT

STARTS WITH A

DECISION ...TO TRY!

SKILLS & WORKSHOPS LEARN SOMETHING NEW, TAKE ON A NEW CHALLENGE, STEP INTO LEADERSHIP.

STEP: PUBLIC SPEAKING WED 17TH JANUARY 3PM – 4PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Perfect your presentation skills and build your confidence with public speaking in this interactive workshop.

ALCOHOL & DRUG AWARENESS WORKSHOP THURS 18TH JANUARY 4PM – 6PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED We are working the brilliant Drug & Alcohol support workers from Phoenix Futures they are totally approachable, completely non-judgemental, and are here to listen and support you. Come to this practical no nonsense session about the impact of drugs and alcohol.

STEP: RESEARCH WED 31ST JANUARY 3PM – 4PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED In a world of “fake news,” reliable information is more important than ever. In this session, we will be sharing tips on how to be an effective researcher, discussing where you can find the information you need and how to use it.

SKILLS & WORKSHOPS FIRST AID WITH BRITISH RED CROSS MON 5TH FEBRUARY 12 NOON – 1:30PM ⋅ SU 1 FREE ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Refuse to ignore people in a crisis.

This first aid session, delivered by the British Red Cross, will give you the skills and confidence to help in a first aid emergency. It’ll break down barriers to helping others and help you build confidence and willingness to help in a first aid emergency.

STEP: PRIVILEGE WED 7TH FEBRUARY 5PM – 6PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Identifying the different experiences, barriers, and inherent privileges that we all face and how to avoid being, exclusionary or unconsciously bias.

STEP: PROBLEM SOLVING WED 21ST FEBRUARY 5PM – 6PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Who will you save from the sinking ship? A practical simulation of making difficult decisions, solving problems and negotiating to get the best possible outcomes.

SKILLS & WORKSHOPS TECH TASTER MON 5TH MARCH 2PM - 4PM ⋅ VENUE ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Come along for your chance to create your own Virtual reality pictures & videos.

Whilst we will also be demonstrating how you can produce cool 3D holograms using only your phone.

STEP: CAMPAIGNING FOR CHANGE WED 7TH MARCH 5PM – 6PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Learn how you have the power to make change, on campus, nationally and globally!

STEP: ASSERTIVENESS WED 21ST MARCH 3PM – 4PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED A practical workshop about how to be more assertive in different circumstances and how our behaviour can impact the outcome of situations.

SKILLS & WORKSHOPS STEP: ADVOCACY WED 18TH APRIL 3PM - 4PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Approaches to dealing with difficult situations, how to remain professional and advocate on the behalf of yourself and your peers.

STEP: SKILLS WED 2ND MAY 3PM - 4PM ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Exploring the skills you have and will develop whilst at EHU and how to brag about them effectively.

MAKE

THE REST OF

YOUR LIFE

THE BEST OF YOUR LIFE!

SPORTS & SOCIETIES GIVE A SPORT OR SOCIETY A TRY BEFORE YOU SIGN UP.

A YEAR OF TRUMP: A SPECIAL POLITICS SOCIETY DEBATE MON 8TH JANUARY

7PM – 9PM ⋅ B002 ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Donald Trump has been President for one year now, who has split America and the world. The Politics Society invites you to discuss the Presidency of Donald Trump, in a debate celebrating our second anniversary since our formation, and discussing how Donald Trump has changed politics.

VIDEO GAMES REFRESHER SESSION TUES 16TH JANUARY

6PM – 11PM ⋅ BIG SCREEN, UPSTAIRS IN THE HUB ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Come on down to Video Gaming Society, where you can meet gamers, new friends and play video games on a big screen! This session will give you a taste of what life at VGS is like. VGS is a safe space for all.

PYJAMA SOC SLEEP OVER FRI 19TH JANUARY

FROM 5PM ⋅ WILSON LECTURE THEATRE ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Join the Chilliest society on campus for plenty of fun, excitement, and relaxation as they host their 1st ever Pyjama Soc sleep over! Check out their Facebook page -The EHSU Pyjama Society – for more information.

SPORTS & SOCIETIES STUDIO GHIBLI NIGHT MON 22ND JANUARY

6PM – 10PM ⋅ HUB 1 ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Come enjoy the awesome world of Studio Ghibli! The Japanese animation film studio famous for producing some of the world’s best anime, including “Spirited Away” & “My Neighbor Totoro”.

KICK SISTER

THURSDAY 8TH MARCH 7PM – 8PM ⋅ WILSON DANCE STUDIO ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Kick Sister is a female-only fitness and personal safety programme. Our KickSister instructors will put their “sisters” through their paces as they keep fit, learn Taekwondo and talk about staying safe in public, on dates and online.

TAEKWONDO

TUES 17TH APRIL 7PM – 8PM ⋅ WILSON DANCE STUDIO ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Give Taekwondo a try! This session will give you a quick intro and taster of Taekwondo, hosted by your very own Mature & Part Time Officer, Dawn!

SPORTS & SOCIETIES SOCIETY AWARDS TUES 17TH APRIL

7.30PM ⋅ SAGES RESTAURANT FREE ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Join the Students' Union for an evening of great food, live society performances, plenty of photo opportunities and a spectacular awards ceremony.

Societies Awards 2017 is set to be a fantastic evening to celebrate the amazing society successes from throughout the year, and to recognise the contribution that all societies make to the wider Edge Hill community. There are loads of awards up for grabs, including individual contribution awards for those society members that give that little bit extra. Nominations will close on the 23rd March and can be submitted via the SU Website!

SPORTS AWARDS MON 23RD APRIL

EVENING ⋅ SOUTHPORT FLORAL HALL ⋅ BOOKING REQUIRED Come and join us at Southport Floral Hall to celebrate all your great achievements of the year and fantastic sporting successes. It’s set to be a great night, with transport to and from campus, included, keep an eye out for tickets going live.

VARSITY

WEDS 25TH APRIL ALL DAY ⋅ EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY – SPORTING EDGE ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED The battle between Edge Hill and UCLAN returns. As we are twice reigning champions this year is going to be all about securing that hat trick, come and cheer on and support EHU to victory on home ground!

FIND WHAT YOU LOVE!

RELAX & SOCIALISE TAKE IT DOWN A NOTCH, UNWIND AND MEET NEW PEOPLE.

MINDFUL YOGA

LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH: 30.1.18, 27.2.18,, 20.3.18, 24.4.18, 15.5.18 5:15 – 6:15PM ⋅ SU 1 £2 PER SESSION ⋅ ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Is your course busy and stressful? Do you need some stress relief and relaxation?

Would you like to reduce tension and anxiety? Come to Mindful Yoga and Relaxation to experience deep peace and calm through gentle movement and breath awareness. Suitable for all bodies and ages.

CHEESE & WINE FRI 26TH JANUARY

6PM – 8PM ⋅ SU BAR ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Come along to enjoy a selection of cheeses and wines for your delight. Starting at 6pm. This event is for all mature students and anyone studying a postgraduate course, giving you the opportunity to chat and network within a relaxed setting.

Soft drinks also available.

FIZZ FRIDAY FRI 23ND FEB

5PM - 7PM ⋅ SU BAR ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED If you are a Mature , part time or post Grad student come along and enjoy a free glass of prosecco upon arrival and meet fellow Mature, part time and postgraduate students. Alcohol free options will also be available and nibbles will be provided.

RELAX & SOCIALISE NURSING & OPD SU MEET & GREET MON 19TH MARCH

5PM – 7PM ⋅ SU BAR ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Welcome to all our Nursing & ODP Students! Come grab a coffee and have a chance to chat to each other and your Students' Union.

NURSING & OPD Welcome Fair WEDS 21ST MARCH

10AM – 2PM ⋅ FACULTY OF HEALTH FOYER ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Find out everything you need to know about joining sports teams and societies, get your NUS Extra Card (for epic discounts!) discover everything on offer to help you make the most of Uni life and, most importantly, grab a shed load of freebies!

EASTER EGG HUNT THURS 22ND MARCH

1PM - 2PM ⋅ ROSE GARDEN ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Free chocolate anyone?! It’s every man for themselves, and the student with the most eggs will wins a special prize! Be prepared to have an egg-cellent time!

GRADUATION BALL SAT 12TH MAY

AINTREE RACECOURSE ⋅ BOOKING REQUIRED This is it… the Party you’ve ALL been waiting for, and a chance for final year Students to celebrate their time spent at Edge Hill University. Held at the stunning Aintree Racecourse, with a slap up meal, amazing entertainment and a chance to get your finest frocks on, this is a MUST for all final years!

MAKE

TODAY

AMAZING

TRIPS

GO ON AN ADVENTURE WITH THE SU!

TRAMPOLINE PARK MON 15TH JANUARY 6PM - 8PM . SECURITY LODGE . ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Come with us to the trampoline park to bounce around, get rid of those exam stresses!

NATURE WALKS WITH DAN B : LAKE DISTRICT SAT 27TH JANUARY 9AM - 5PM . SECURITY LODGE . ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED This trip will be a chance for you to distress after exams. The Lake District National Park is one of the most beautiful places in England and a ‘must see’ destination so join Dan B, your VP activities in the 1st of this series of nature walks. We will be heading to lake Windermere and the surrounding areas.

TRIPS NATURE WALKS WITH DAN B : YELLOW VALLEY COUNTRY PARK SAT 24TH FEB 10AM– 3PM . SECURITY LODGE . ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED Covering 85 hectares, Yellow Valley has a mixture of ancient woodlands, riverside walks and the old Duxbury estate ruins. With an abundance of wildlife you’ll be sure to feel relaxed on our 2nd edition of Nature walks with Dan B.

NATURE WALKS WITH DAN B : FORMBY BEACH & SQUIRREL SANCTUARY THURS 3RD MAY 4AM – 8PM . SECURITY LODGE . ONLINE BOOKING REQUIRED One of England’s longest & most picturesque Sand Dunes stretching 21 miles. It is also home to the red squirrel, found now in only 2 places in England. Take a break from revision & join us on our third Nature Walks with Dan B.

LOOK UP AT

THE STARS AND NOT DOWN

AT YOUR FEET Stephen Hawking

CAMPUS WIDE SEE WHAT ELSE IS ON OFFER ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY

ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOT CAMP 8TH JANUARY, 13TH JANUARY, 12TH MARCH, 19TH MARCH TBC ⋅ SU 1 ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED Do you have a burning desire to run your own business, a passion for something or do you have a great idea that that you want to develop? Come and take part in one-hour Boot Camp Taster.

The session will help you to understand how to get your idea going! It will help you to learn how to unlock the power of insights to create unique opportunities, connect with other like-minded people and understand how to collaborate and to share skills to make things happen.

The session is run by international entrepreneur and innovation specialist Profession Simon Bolton, co-inventor of the Pinch Pull System used by over 10 million people a week in Tesco and Sainsbury’s.

CAMPUS WIDE THAT THURSDAY THING EVERY THURSDAY (TERM TIME) 5PM ⋅ ORANGE COUCHES, DOWNSTAIRS IN THE HUB ⋅ NO BOOKING REQUIRED That Thursday Thing is a really informal weekly meet up of people who want to meet up with other people. They relax, chat, watch films, play games, listen to music or whatever you fancy doing! Suggestions are always welcome The group meet for a couple of hours, but drift off early if you want. Once a month they get out and about and do something different too, such as join in with a society or take a trip to a show.

If you are looking to meet others or just want to get out of your room, go and join them. Alex that runs the group will be sat there wearing a funny hat so you can spot him – or contact campuslife@edgehill.ac.uk for more information.

CAMPUS WIDE COMPUTING CAREERS FAIR FRI 2ND FEBRUARY TECH HUB If you are interested in pursuing a graduate job, sandwich placement, or internship in the field of Computing, come along to meet employers and find out more about the opportunities they have on offer. All year groups are welcome to attend.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE CAREERS FAIR WEDS 7TH FEBRUARY FOHSC If you are interested in pursuing a graduate job, part-time work, or volunteering opportunities working with Children and Young People, come along to meet employers and find out more about the opportunities they have on offer. All year groups are welcome to attend.

CAMPUS WIDE PSYCHOLOGY, LAW, CRIMINOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY & PSYCHOSOCIAL ANALYSIS OF OFFENDING BEHAVIOUR VOLUNTEERING FAIR TUES 27TH FEBRUARY BUSINESS SCHOOL FOYER If you are interested in volunteering opportunities related to any of these subject areas, come along to meet employers and find out more about the opportunities they have on offer. All year groups are welcome to attend.

APPLIED HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE CAREERS FAIR THURS 8TH MARCH FOHSC If you are interested in pursuing a graduate job, part-time work, work experience, or volunteering opportunities in the Health and Social Care Sector, come along to meet employers and find out more about the opportunities they have on offer. All year groups are welcome to attend.

CAMPUS WIDE NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK WEEK COMMENCING 5TH MARCH (ROADSHOWS AND EVENTS ACROSS CAMPUS)

CAREERS AWARDS CELEBRATION EVENING TUES 13TH MARCH

(NOMINEES ONLY) At our annual Celebration Evening, all students and employers who have been nominated and shortlisted for our Careers Awards are invited for an evening of food, drinks and celebrations. To find out about how you can nominate, visit ehu.ac.uk/careersawards2018.

EVERY FRIDAY

FREE FILMS AT THE ARTS CENTRE.

7PM ⋅ ARTS CENTRE ⋅ FREE ⋅ TERM TIME ONLY Free Film Friday’s at the Arts Centre are exclusively for Edge Hill Students. No tickets are required, and all screenings take place at 7pm in the Studio Theatre.

Films are usually announced weekly; Join our FFF Facebook group to find out which films are coming up www.facebook.com/groups/EHUFreeFilmFriday/

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