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New Sports Complex on Cyncoed Campus. Update on the two phases. A new £17m Sports Complex at Cyncoed (illustrated below) will provide the University with a new state of the art facility to complement the range of sports facilities already available at the campus. Comprising of two phases, the first phase is currently under construction, with a second phase planned for completion by September 2018. Phase 1 - New Sports Hall. The first phase will provide a large sports hall designed to accommodate: * Premier competition level
netball and basketball. * Training and club level courts for badminton (8 number), basketball (2 number) and netball (2 number). * Up to 500 spectator seats on a series of moveable bleacher seat units. The Sports Hall adjoins the gable end of the existing Tennis Centre and will feature associated storage, changing rooms, and entrance space. Currently under construction with Wilmott Dixon as principal contractor, the first phase is programmed for completion in early 2017.
Phase 2 - New Sports Complex. The second phase of the project will extend forwards from phase 1 and provide further sports and fitness facilities. The detailed accommodation could include a swimming pool, gymnasium, squash courts, dance studio, a fitness suite and teaching spaces, as well as associated support spaces. The design for the Phase 2 sports complex will be developed and submitted for planning approval during 2016, with construction programmed for completion by September 2018.
Newsletter Date: 12/04/2016 Issue #31
Inside this issue: Sports Facilities on board Welcome to Estates & Facilities.
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Conference Services Update. Eva & The Squirrel.
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Rachel’s Green Corner. Its all pants and bras.
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No Smoking at Plas Gwyn Students stubbing them out.
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Catering. NVQ Success story.
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E&F Photo Album. From Uganda to Australia.
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Sayings from the Bard. Knock, Knock. Who’s there?
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Meet your Colleagues.
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Sophie and Lee
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Contributed by Chris Jennings The department joined the University’s Estates & Facilities team in August 2015 and comprises three areas of business: * Sports Facilities. Oper ating primarily in Cyncoed with the addition of the gym, outdoor pitches and exercise areas at Llandaff Campus.
* Performance and Recreational Sport. Suppor ting the environment that delivers the University’s representative teams and individual performers in BUCS and National League competitions.
Sports Facilities prioritise the support of the academic curriculum followed by the training and * Sport Cardiff. Deliver ing the representative fixtures for Britsports development operation for ish Universities and Colleges the City Council under a formal Sport (BUCS) competition and partnership arrangement funded National League teams. The by Sport Wales.
space that is left over is then sold to the general public, National Governing Bodies of Sport and hosts our own Junior Academy programme that has 2,600 children per week visiting the Cyncoed campus to be coached by the University’s students. During the school holidays the Sports Development team promote Dragon Camps aimed at children 5 – 15. In addition the facilities team service the needs of some of Wales’ largest sporting events... Continued on Page 4
Free entry to Llandaff and Cyncoed Gyms. Free Health & Fitness class entry. Free squash courts. Reduced rate tennis courts and sport massage. 10% discount on Dragon Camp and Academy bookings. Pay monthly via payroll.
Conference Services update - Lib Dems and Harpists. Contributed by Eva Huw, Conference Co-ordinator. Over the weekend of 6th/7th February, Conference Services were proud to host the annual Welsh Liberal Democrats Conference for the second year running. The event took place in the School of Management building with presentations and fringe meetings for over 200 people. Speakers at the conference included Tim Farron, Kirsty Williams and a number of other politicians. There was a great atmosphere with 19 exhibition stands and the Atrium café serving food and drink. All the planning and preparation work paid off as the event was a great success. Some of you may have even seen the televised event on the BBC! We were delighted to welcome back the Cardiff Camac Harp event which took place during the week-end of 12th / 13th March.
We have a busy Spring and Summer lined up on both campuses which includes the following events:
29 June-3 July – Ras De Cymru, Cyncoed
8 April - Psychological Literacy Conference - Llandaff
5-7 July – Sir Richard Gwyn School Residential, Cyncoed
16 April – Massage Training Institute (annual conference), Llandaff 18 May – Cardiff PA Network Event, Llandaff
18-21 July - Kingsbridge College Residential, Cyncoed 13 - 14 August - European Inferno, NIAC Cyncoed
19-21 May – WJEC Art and Design Conference, Llandaff
22-25 August – Kings School Rugby Tour, Cyncoed
19 May – Inclusive Technology, Inclusive Information Day, Cyncoed
2-4 Sept – South Wales Potters Weekend, Cyncoed
7 June – Church in Wales Finance Meeting, Llandaff
The event included workshops, masterclasses and a concert on the Saturday evening with renowned musicians including Catrin Finch, Elinor Bennett and Gwenllian Llŷr. There were over 30 harps on display in the Atrium and the client was delighted to be able to utilise such a fantastic space for their event. The Conference Team pass on their thanks to all departments who worked with them on these events including Campus Services, Catering, AV, Estates and Security.
Cardiff Met Housing Fayre. Contributed by Harpal McCarthy, Accommodation Officer. The Accommodation Services annual housing fayre was held at the CSM Atrium again this year. Students were able to pick up the first edition of the Landlord Register. The aim of the fayre is to provide students with as much advice and information on all aspects of renting privately. Stall holders included: Cardiff Met Accommodation Services, Gas Safety, Fire Safety, Environmental Protection, Waste, Noise Pollution Education, Private Sector Housing, Cardiff Digs, Trading Standards, Housing Help Centre, Police Community Liaison Officers and Traveline Cymru. Thanks to Marian, Nick and Harpal for organising this event.
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1-31 July – L’astrolabio Language School - Cyncoed
Rachel’s GREEN Corner. Contributed by Rachel Roberts, Environmental Performance Manager. Visioning Sustainability for Change module - CSM I’ve recently given a lecture to the module group on the University’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and how to implement a management system. The students have been set one of four environmental challenge areas; Travel – increasing student use of the Met Rider; Travel – increasing student use of cycling to Campus; Resources – increase in one recycling stream or Resources – decrease of food waste. Individually they are tasked with creating a poster on one area, defining main sustainability benefits for the behaviour challenge; define barriers and policy intervention of measures. It will be interesting to review their questionnaire findings and submissions for ideas and opportunities for improving the environmental targets. Updates will follow in the next edition.
Business in Action module - CSM The Business in Action module project is an Employer Organisation real life problem solving scenario, to study, analyse and problem solve. There are five groups working on the problem statement set by Estates and Facilities, they are required to investigate how a pilot
scheme can be developed to increase recycling within Halls and propose an acceptable solution, including implementation plan and presentation.
Go Green Week This was the fourth year that the University has participated in Go Green week which aims to draw peoples' attention to climate change and opting for greener alternatives! Second year students from the International Hospitality & Events and International Tourism & Events programmes worked hard in conjunction with the University’s Environmental Performance Manager to arrange and deliver a successful programme of events for the week.
The response to this initiative in the week was fantastic with over 11 A4 photocopying boxes being collected in total over the two Campus’. As a result of the positive response collection boxes will remain in Santander Bank, CSAD Reception, CSM Reception and Cyncoed Main Reception for the next few weeks. I would like to thank Carla Morgan for all her efforts in helping with the initiative. Prize for the best donation goes to Mr Dave Pitt. Doesn’t he look delighted to be able to participate and donate some new ladies pants.
Students were tasked with deciding the event types and locations, and this year they decided to concentrate on a recycling and re-use theme. There were different activities each day, including: Revamp your Lamp, Awareness Selfies; Clothing Swap-a-Thon; Smoothie Station; Art Recycling Competition; Video Game – swap and play and Cake Sales. Lots of social media activity to promote the events.
Smalls for all – a pantastic charity that collects and distributes underwear to women and children in Africa, who need help.
Environmental Audits. Cardiff Met has collaborated with our Students Union to offer students the opportunity to train as internal environmental auditors; and to put the skills learned into action by participating in the 2015/16 internal audit plan of the Environmental Management System. Three students expressed an interest in the training this year and attended the course along with Cardiff Met volunteer staff, offering their experience and skills in the field of environmental auditing. The auditors have already completed internal audits as part of teams of staff / students and have provided recommendations for improvements and identified and recognised areas of good practice across the University. One of the students, Thea said: “A fantastic training day gaining great auditing experience that will help me later in my career! Audits carried out so far have got me far more involved in uni!" Page 3
Cardiff Met Sports. Continued from the front page ...including the Welsh Indoor Athletics Championship, the European Cross-Fit Championship and, this year, two U18 soccer international matches between Wales and Czech Republic. In addition, some of the BUCS events are now attracting up to one thousand competitors to campus across a range of sports. This year has also seen the successful development and launch of the CardiffMet Sport App that provides access to booking information for parents and students, plus essential information links for CSS students. In the next academic year it will be expanded to link to the University’s Athletic Union site and segmented push messaging will be added to the Apps functionality.
Sport Cardiff. Two year s ago, in response to the financial challenges facing local government in Wales, Cardiff City Council entered into a formal partnership with the University through CardiffMet Sport. The benefits to the City Council focused on the need to safeguard the development of sport across the City and further develop their relationship with the University. This type of partnership is unique in Wales and, across Britain, only Southampton Solent has developed a relationship that equates to what is currently being delivered by us. Now about to enter its 3rd year of operation, the partnership has matured along with the eighteen members of staff employed to deliver the City’s Whole Sport Plan. In particular it has delivered:
* The Cardiff School Games - one of the largest school competitions in Britain. * Wales’ first promotion and delivery plan to encourage women and girls to increase their engagement in physical activity under the brand Girls Together. * Over one hundred work experience opportunities for Cardiff Met students. Performance and Recreational Sport. Within the University, performance sport is managed by the SU , with CardiffMet Sport providing the strength and conditioning support to teams and individual University sports scholars. Cardiff Met has always punched above its weight with the BUCS Championship. In 2015/16 we finished 14th, one place above Cardiff University! We will also be looking to further expand the current intra-mural sport provision over the coming years.
Cycle Servicing and Police marking at Llandaff. A busy day for Dr Bike. February saw a busy Go Green Week with several successful initiatives. This included a Dr Bike session that saw 41 bicycles belonging to staff and student serviced and a further 30 security marked by the Police. The Dr Bike session was such a success that more are planned to be held throughout the year - more details to follow. April 18th will see the launch of the annual Cardiff Met Tax Benefit Cycle Scheme where staff can save hundreds of pounds off the price of a cycle purchase. Call Neil on extension 6712 for further details.
Tales from the Met. Stories from around the campuses. No Smoking Day at Plas Gwyn. Lisa Ah-Mun held her annual ‘No Smoking Day at Plas Gwyn Campus’ on Wednesday 9th March, where students were ‘encouraged’ not to smoke for the entire day. The odd students who broke the rules, gamely donned Hi-Vis vests and collected 20 cigarette butts each. Sounds harsh but they were rewarded with a lucky dip winning chocolate. Students were also encouraged to give up their cigarettes in exchange for pieces of fruit. A great initiative that the students really responded to well. Page 4
Working with students. The Catering & Hospitality Services has been working closely with 2nd year students from the Cardiff School of Health Science to further develop a new Eatwell food range to be available on campus in early September. The aim of the exercise is to help further develop the “Eatwell” healthier food range by using the CSHS to create new product developments as part of their course module. Sam Richard created a pea and mint falafel wraps and Alice Grant came up with jacket potatoes filled with beef and onion
Smartwater at Cardiff Met. Security at Cardiff Met are working alongside Smartwater to reduce thefts on campuses. Smartwater offer an affiliate scheme whereby staff members can also take out a private subscription for home use at a reduced rate of £25. This scheme has been extended to family and friends, allowing all to purchase at same price as staff members. For more information and to purchase please go to www.smartwater.com and use the code CMET25. Smartwater has a 100% conviction rate when used as evidence.
Catering Round Up. Contributed by Andrew Phelps, Catering & Hospitality Service Manager. Fairtrade - Cardiff Metropolitan University Catering & Hospitality Service in conjunction with the Students Union are working towards Cardiff Met regaining the Fairtrade accreditation.
Cardiff Met are actively supporting the Fairtrade fortnight starting on 29th of February 2016 to ensure that awareness is maintained.
In other news, huge congratulations to the following members of the Catering team on completing their various NVQ Level foundation apprenticeships. Hannah Winston - Food & Beverage For more information please visit Service www.fairtrade.org.uk or to join the Fairtrade status is awarded by the Laura Ursell - Customer Service steering group contact Amy Campbell Fairtrade Foundation, a charity committed on extension 1565. Ryan Milford - Food & Beverage Service to providing disadvantaged producers in James Thorne - Food Production & the developing world with a better deal Congratulations to the following on their Cooking for their products. new positions within Catering: Rebecca Chamberlain - Food & BeverMichelle Rowlands Kitchen Manager Fairtrade products are available in all age Service on Cyncoed Campus catering outlets and the Students Union Thanks also go to Rebecca from Babcock shops. Many students and staff already Mike Arnopp - Catering Manager on Training Wales for all their support in the purchase Fairtrade products and everyone Cyncoed Campus past 18 months. has a part to play in supporting our bid to Tracey Hendry and Alvina Milford who Thanks to Sally Groves for photo bombregain our Fairtrade status. are now Catering Supervisors. ing in the background - see next page! The status is awarded if the University achieves the following five goals: * The formation of a steering group to oversee the process. * Stock selection of Fairtrade products for purchase. * Serving Fairtrade products during meetings. * Campaigns are run on campus to increase understanding of fair trade and consumption of Fairtrade products. * Creation of a Fair Trade policy
View the latest Catering menus by visiting the Facebook page @ Cardiff Met Catering
More Tales from the Met. Stories from around the campuses. Photobooks at the Print Studio The Print Studio now offer professional photobooks to rival the high street. You can create a permanent collection of all your holidays or family photos in moments. Students have the opportunity to make a yearly album and a permanent memento of their time at Cardiff Met. Its quick and easy to do and you can use the code PSTUDIO50 for 50% off. Visit your Print Studio in person or their web page for further information.
Newly married. Congratulations to Sarah Bastiman (nee Gardner) who recently got married and was fortunate enough to have some of her very good friends and colleagues join her for the happy day. Her husband Gareth unfortunately is not in the photo, but Nick Heywood and Tim Bevan (Security Llandaff), along with Vinden Wylde (Evening Receptionist Llandaff) are all pictured alongside. Page 5
Estates & Facilities Photo Album. Images of staff around the campuses and further afield. First up we have a snap taken by Andrew West whilst in Uganda of a lightbulb being changed. Not sure our Health & Safety Department would approve! Next is Sally Groves photo bombing the NVQ Award photo shoot. Christmas Jumpers being worn by the Halls Staff for charity. Sue Stockdale learning to fly in Australia. Jet lag, what jet lag? The sad loss of a 50 foot giant at Plas Gwyn in February winds. The K1 Christmas Catering team in their Mrs Santa Claus serving outfits.
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From Shakespeare to Cardiff to India. The unfolding of language. On Saturday 23rd April William Shakespeare will be 451 years old. Although you may not realise it, most of us speak his words in our daily lives. Many of the phrases he coined are still widely used today. Including: “For goodness sake” - Henry VIII “Neither here nor there” - Othello “Mum’s the word” - Henry V Part II “Knock knock! Who’s there?” - Macbeth “A wild goose chase” - Romeo and Juliet “Eaten out of house and home” - Henry IV “Truth will out” - Merchant of Venice “Own flesh and blood” - Hamlet “In stitches” - Twelfth Night “Foregone conclusion” Othello “A heart of gold” - Henry V “There’s method in my madness” - Hamlet “Spotless reputation” - Richard II “Not slept one wink” - Cymbeline “Wear your heart on your sleeve” - Othello “Full circle” - King Lear “With bated breath” - Merchant of Venice “Too much of a good thing”- As You Like It “Vanish into thin air” - Othello “Naked truth” - Love’s Labour’s Lost
Its not just Shakespeare who has coined a phrase. In Cardiff there are some phrases that you never hear anywhere else in the UK or the World for that matter. How often have you uttered the following:
Many of our everyday words have entered the English language during the time of the British Raj. The following are common now, but of Hindi, Urdu or Persian origin.
“Not being funny . . .” Often said before Bandanna from bandhna “to tie”. something that could be perceived as being Bangle from bangri, at type of bracelet opinionated. Bungalow from banglA , “a house in “Chopsy” An adjective to describe a the Bengal style”. cheeky, chatty or mouthy person. Chutney from chatni meaning “to “Come and have a cwtch” A special warm crush”. hug that most locals have perfected. Cot from Khat meaning “a portable “I’ll be there now, in a minute” Used to bed” buy yourself time and ask someone to wait Dinghy from Dinghi, “a small boat”. before doing something or going someGuru from guruh “one to be honored, where. “I’ll have half and half” When you can’t teacher”. decide on your carbs - a request for half rice and half chips. “On the mitch” Term used to describe someone pulling a sicky or not going to work/school. “Daps” Primary school PE shoes. “Where you to?” Where are you right now?
Jodhpurs named after Jodhpur, an area where similar garments were worn by Indian men as part of everyday dress. Punch from panch meaning “five ingredients” Pundit from Pandit meaning “a learned scholar or Priest”. Pyjamas from paijaamaa meaning leg garment.
“Going to town” Heading into the city cenShampoo from the Hindustani champo tre for shopping or a night out. “washing head”. “By there” Used instead of “there” when giving an indication of where something is. Typhoon from Urdu toofaan “a cyclonic storm”.
What students really mean. Contributed by Rachel Bryant, Assistant Halls Manager. Last December, a few members of the Cyncoed and Plas Gwyn Halls team headed to London to take part in a course focusing on working with cultural diversity. There are now more and more International Students choosing to come to the UK to study, so it is essential that we know how to communicate effectively and give the students the best experience whilst they are staying at Cardiff Met. I have made a note of some of the key things we learnt during the course.
actually understand the conversation. In some countries, nodding is a sign of simply going along with the conversation and not agreeing to what we are saying. In other countries, like Indonesia, they do not have a word for ‘no’ or ‘no’ can actually mean ‘yes’! Some cultures typically talk in a loud manner. To some people this can be taken as being rude and aggressive, but you should consider that they are just excited about the subject they are talking about.
conversation far more than any other language. I know I say ‘Cheers, thank you’ which there is no need for. We should also remember not to use slang as it will not make sense to anyone who is not from South Wales. Asking someone ‘where they to now then’ or bidding farewell with a ‘tara’ will get you a puzzled look!
Overall the course was really interesting and informative, and we were all glad we attended. It was also a bonus getting to We often take students saying yes and no for see Somerset House at Christmas time, granted. If we took the time to double check A study taken by International Students although none of us were actually brave that they understood what we said we may be showed that British people can be too polite. enough to go on the ice rink! surprised to find just how many did not We say please and thank you in a Page 7
Dates For Your Diary: 11th June - Wales V Slovakia - First ‘Finals’ game after 58 years. 9th July - British Speedway Grand Prix at The Principality Stadium. 2nd July - England V Sri Lanka Cricket Match at SWALEC Stadium. Editor: Neil Woollacott Deputy Accommodation Services Manager & Travel Plan Manager. Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cyncoed Campus, Cyncoed Road, Cardiff CF23 6XD Tel: 02920 41 6712 nwoollacott@cardiffmet.ac.uk Facebook: Cardiff Met Halls & Housing
21st to 30th July - Romeo & Juliet by Everyman in Sophia Gardens. 29th to 31st July - The Big Cheese Festival - Caerphilly Castle. 13th August - Pride Cymru, a celebration of equality and diversity.
Congratulations and Welcome on board: Rachel Bryant on her appointment as Halls Assistant Manager (maternity cover) and on her engagement to Dan and becoming Bridezilla! Roy Emmott on your appointment as Deputy Campus Services Manager. Mike Arnopp Catering Manager on Cyncoed Campus. Michelle Rowlands new Kitchen Manager at Cyncoed Campus. Tracey Hendry and Alvina Milford who are now Catering Supervisors. Belated Happy Birthday to Sally Prichard who turned 40 on March 27 and hope you enjoyed your trip to Las Vegas, Love from All The Catering Team.
Sorry to see you go: Adrian Jones on his retirement. Joe James who has left for pastures new.
Meet your Colleagues. Introducing Llandaff Front Reception staff Former Employment: Lee: I worked part time at Marks & Spencer for five years whilst completing a BSc Sport & Exercise Science degree and part of an MSc Applied Sports Psychology Masters at (funnily enough) Cardiff Met.
really!) I also enjoy cycling to work (weather permitting) and love to cycle along the Taff Trail when I can. Did you know:
Lee: I am also a trainee Sport Psychology Consultant who has provided support to the Golf Union of Wales, Hockey Wales, Cardiff Sophie: Before Cardiff Met, I worked as a Met Cricket and Cardiff Met Tennis in the Receptionist at the training provider Pitman Training in the city centre. I was made redun- form of 1-to-1 athlete support and sport psychology educational workshops. dant from Pitman, and then this opportunity Sophie: I love to travel! I spent 13 years at Cardiff Met cropped up. living overseas. I have lived in Dubai twice, Interests: India twice, Turkey, Cyprus (as a fisherwoman, when I was 18!) and South America Lee: I am a keen sportsman and play Welsh League football for Barry Town United FC. I where my son was born. I’m really enjoying exploring Wales now so tend to stay closer to like to keep fit and go to the gym, so that home! takes up a large portion of my time. When I The Estates & Facilities Times has been initiated to have some free time, I like to socialise with keep us all aware of what is going on in each others friends, spend time with my girlfriend Names: sections. If there is no article about your area, it is (mostly entails shopping unfortunately) and I because no one has spoken to me, please contact me Lee Baldock. I am a Corporate Receptionam the King of Procrastination (i.e. watching yourself. Anyone who wishes to contribute articles, ist/Switchboard Operator and have occuwill be greeted with a smiling face and open arms. sport). pied the role part time for two years. A copy of the Estates & Facilities Times is also Sophie: When I’m not in work, I love to be Sophie Malcolm. I work at Llandaff Front available in Welsh if required. Any staff who are outside. I walk loads. I like walking up leaving Cardiff Met for pastures new, let me have a Reception / Switchboard Operator and Sugarloaf and the 3 peaks in the Brecon Bea- forwarding address and I will send you a copy. have been at Cardiff Met for two years. cons, Snowdon, coastal walks (anywhere The Estates & Facilities Times next issue will be circulated from October 2016.