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Mon 15th September

• Chocolate Tasting

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Tue 16th September

ORIENTATION WEEK Wed 17th September

• Wakeboarding • Ballroom and – Rother latin dancing Valley

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2. Buy your ticket in advance from the Union Box Office or online www.sheffieldsu.com/events 3.

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• National emergency services museum in Sheffield

Fri 19th September

Sat 20th September

Sun 21st September

• City centre • Chatsworth tour and House afternoon tea • Capoeira

• City centre ghost tour

• Boardgaming

• Medics’ Choir

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Thu 18th September

Residence Life

If you are a first year living in one of the student residences you can get a £1 discount off everything you see in this programme above £1.50, just flash your Residence Life card at the Box Office. Look out for the Residence Life Logo throughout the programme to find activities that are right on your doorstep.

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Mon 22nd September

• Wudang Kung Fu and Qi Gong • Archery

INTRO WEEK

Tue 23rd September

Wed 24th September

Thu 25th September

• SUTCO’s Acting Masterclass • Sheffield Volunteering welcome talk • Samba drumming • Bunting making • Writing workshop with Comedy Revue • Distance group training session • Yoga • Historical Crime and Murder Tour

• City centre tour and afternoon tea • Disability T shirt painting and committee ‘ask me anything’ • Beekeeping • Lipbalm and scrub making workshop • Marhaba Night • Salsa • Improvised comedy

Activities Fair

Fri 26th September

Sports Fair

• Cross stitching • Amnesty International • Archery banner and • Swing dance mug painting • Nail art • blackberry Tutorial picking • Performing • samba workshop with drumming Comedy Revue • Mooting • Studio Ghibli Night #01 • Gospel Choir • Group run

Sat 27th September

• Peak District Walk: Stanage Edge • A wildlife walk in the peaks • Ladies rugby • Film making: beginners’ workshop • Tango • Stunt Cheerleading • Veganism and Allergies • Backwoods Cooking • Judo • Boardgaming • Wine tasting at Renishaw Hall

Sun 28th September

• Buxton INside out • Raised beds replanting • African singing workshop • Sabrecats Pom Cheerleading • Art of Chinese Calligraphy • Scuba diving try dives

Mon 29th September

Tue 30th September

• Architecture AUTUMN Tour of PROGRAMME Sheffield TICKETS ON SALE • Archery • A taste of burlesque • Zumba and toning • Ballroom and latin dancing • Pole fitness • Bell ringing • Chocolate tasting

WEEK ONE

Wed 1st October

Thu 2nd October

Fri 3rd October

Sat 4th October

freshers fair

• City centre tour and afternoon tea • Women only self defence • Pole fitness • Social netball • Life drawing • Facemask workshop • Nail art tutorial • Beaded flowers • Archery • Welcome to Bhangra • Give ‘GO’ a go • Touch Rugby • Opera screening • Dartsmania – women only • Judo

• ice Hockey • Social Volleyball • United nations workshop • Gospel Choir

• Bakewell and Haddon Hall • Fell running • Mickley Hall Green Space Adventure • Multi sports Saturday • Tango • Ethical and environmental tour of Sheffield • Capoeira • Women’s cricket • Fencing • Salsa

• Fencing • Judo – women • Living wage only craftivism • Performing • Time to change arts workshop • Hanging hearts • Social Squash • Aikido • Gospel choir • Sprint training • Nail Art session • Tie Dye DIY • Day to night • Hip hop dance • make up class tutorial • intro to chess • Swing dance • Dartsmania • Fundraising and Events Skills Workshops

Sun 5th October

• Social Basketball • Chatsworth house • Group run in the Peaks • Social badminton • International tour of Sheffield • Tennis • Hong Kong wonderland • LGBT genderbread • Women’s social football • Fencing

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Orientation Week (Re) discover Sheffield this Orientation Week. Whether you are a local student, new to Sheffield, or a commuter we have a week full of everything to get you (re) introduced to the local area, as well as a few opportunities from our clubs and societies before anyone else! www.visitsheffield.co.uk

Tuesday 16th September

Wednesday 17th September

Thursday 18th September

Thursday 18th September

Friday 19th September

Saturday 20th September

Chocolate Tasting

Wakeboarding

Ballroom and Latin Dancing

National Emergency Services Museum

Medics’ Choir

City Centre Tour & Afternoon Tea

Chatsworth House

Join us on our chocolate tasting journey in one of Sheffield’s finest chocolate abodes. Come with us as we explore the wonders of chocolate from around the world. Relax in the Cocoa Lounge where you will learn the history of chocolate and the cultivation of cocoa from bean to bar. Then travel through the spectrum from raw chocolate to sweet white chocolate; this promises to be a magical evening.

This fantastic facility at Rother Valley operates by pulling you around a 750 metre circuit with overhead cables. You'll start off on knee-boards, and then move on to try wakeboarding or water-skiing.

You must be of average fitness, have good eyesight (see 50 meters unaided) and be able to swim 50 metres in open water. Price includes transport, tuition from BWSFqualified instructors, wetsuit & equipment. Bring swimwear and a towel.

Chatsworth is a truly awe inspiring traditional English stately home and a must-see attraction! More than 30 magnificent rooms display one of Europe's finest private collections of treasures. The 105-acre garden is beautiful, with a huge maze, rare plants, fountains and the famous Duke's Cascade. You could bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds, or enjoy refreshments in the Courtyard.

Meet on Durham Road at 11.30am, £26. Price includes travel, suit hire and wakeboarding lesson. Please bring a swim suit and towel. The coach departs at 4.30pm; travel time is approximately 1 hour.

Sheffield University Medics’ Choir are recruiting. They are a friendly and informal society of students from all disciplines that meet weekly to sing both for fun and to prepare for concerts. They sing a variety of music, from Elizabethan madrigals through classical singing and show tunes up to the present day. They are a non-auditioning choir that is compromised of mixed singers of all different levels of experience – all you require is a love of music. Come along and try it out for yourself in this Give it a Go session.

Get to know the city centre on this walking tour which will take you to see many of the city's attractions including the City Hall, the Peace Gardens, the world famous Crucible Theatre, and the Cathedral. The tour will finish at the luxury Leopold Hotel where you will enjoy the very English delight of afternoon tea (includes tea and a scone) in a private suite.

Meet at the Glossop Road entrance to Bar One at 7pm, £10. Price includes a chocolate tasting session and a goody bag to take home.

Event finishes at 9pm. www.cocoawonderland.co.uk

Located in one of the UK's first purpose built combined Fire and Police Station in the centre of the Steel City, Sheffield, it's the perfect place to step back in time and FIRE your imagination. Come face to face with some of the most amazing and rare Fire & Police vehicles around!

The museum is now the world’s ONLY Fire & Police museum and its tower is the only still standing Fire Service Tower of its type in the UK. There are opportunities to get involved with interactive displays and it's a great museum to find out more about the history of Sheffield.

Meet at the Glossop Road entrance to Bar One at 1.30pm, £5.50. Ticket includes a tour of Sheffield and Afternoon Cream Tea at Leopold Hotel. Event finishes at 4pm.

Meet on Durham Road at 10am, £24. Ticket includes travel and house and garden entry. The coach departs Chatsworth at 4pm; travel time is approximately 1 hour.

Ever wanted to be able to dance like the strictly stars? Always wanted to be able to impress your friends with some cool dance moves?

Whether you're a fan of the elegant Waltz, the energetic Quickstep, the cheeky Cha Cha Cha or the fun Jive this is your chance to give it a go! You don't need a partner or any previous experience-we have patient professional teachers that can teach you all the steps. Come along to have some fun and learn some new moves to show-off on the dance floor.

Meet in The Edge Reception at Endcliffe at 7pm, £3.50. Please wear comfortable shoes. Event finishes at 8pm.

Meet at the Glossop Road entrance to Bar One at 11.45am, £4. Event finishes at 2pm. www.firepolicemuseum.org.uk

Meet in the Drama Studio Room 3 at 7pm, £1. Event finishes at 8.30pm.

Orientation Week

Orientation Week

Monday 15th September

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Capoeira

Capoeira is an exciting Sport that combines Martial Arts, Dance, Acrobatics and Music. A Brazillian Art with African roots, Capoeira will improve your strength, balance and flexibility, and is a fun way of getting fit. From kicks to cartwheels, singing to spinning, there's something for everyone! This session is run by the University Capoeira Society and is a special price for beginners. Looking to start something new and exciting at University? Capoeira is for you!

Meet in Activity Room 1 at Goodwin Sports Centre at 2pm, £2. Please wear gym clothes and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 4pm.

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Saturday 20th September

Sunday 21st September

Boardgaming

Sheffield City Centre Ghost Tour

Who can forget those wonderful evenings spent playing Monopoly and Cluedo, shouting at each other and wondering why you decided to try again a year after that incident?

BoardSoc would like to invite you to an afternoon of playing board games in a friendly environment where you'll find out that there's more to board games than shouting at your family. The slightly more important spiel is that this is the best time to give BoardSoc a go. If you're not sure whether the newer designer games they usually play are going to be your sort of thing then this is the best way of finding out.

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 2pm, £2. Event finishes at 6pm.

We are finishing off Orientation week with a Ghoulish Ghost Tour of Sheffield. See Sheffield in a totally different light; you must have wondered what spooky secrets lurk in Victorian Sheffield. Take this guided tour around the dark heart of the steel city to discover the ghosts and ghouls of the past.

You'll be amazed at the secrets Sheffield holds… from scandals and murders, to some very bizarre occurrences! Wear warm clothes and bring an umbrella if necessary.

Meet on the Town Hall Steps in the City Centre at 7.30pm, £4.50. Event finishes at 9.30pm

Monday 22nd September

Wudang Kung Fu and Qi Gong

Wudang Kung Fu is designed for keeping healthy while at the same time gaining many effective fighting skills. Famous for its high kicks, fluid movements and low stances, Wudang Kung Fu helps you make your body stronger and more flexible, and will make you more agile and stable. Qi Gong is a set of exercises aimed at unlocking and releasing internal energy. This is achieved by stretching exercises, static postures and breathing awareness. The main goal is to improve health and wellbeing, aligning body and mind.

Meet in Students’ Union Foyer at 5pm, £2. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. Event finishes at 7pm.

Monday 22nd September

Archery

If you have always wanted to try archery now is your chance! Archery club will introduce you to archery where you will learn how to loose arrows as well as answering any questions you have about the sport.

They will also show off the other types of bows you can shoot. There will be a fun competition towards the end of the session.

Meet in Activity Room 3 in Goodwin Sports Centre at 5.30pm, £4.50. Please don’t wear open toed shoes. Event finishes at 7.30pm.

Tuesday 23rd September

SuTCo’s Acting Masterclass

Get involved in theatre during your time at university with SuTCo. Whether you're highly experienced or want to take to the stage for the first time, come along and get a taste of the unique experience that is acting. There will be an opportunity to understand how an actor builds a character. You can have a go at working from contemporary and Shakespearian texts and there will even be the chance to try out some physical theatre! Come along and get a glimpse of one of the university's most active performing arts companies and have so much fun doing it - just don’t mention Macbeth…

Meet at No.66 at 12pm, £2. Event finishes at 3pm.

Intro 2014 #intro2014 Intro is your chance to try out lots of different events and activities here at the Students’ Union that range from: society sessions, sports, local attractions and trips; there is something for everyone. www.sheffieldsu.com

Intro Week

Orientation Week

Saturday 20th September

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Intro Week

Tuesday 23rd September

Samba Drumming

Bunting Making

Interested in joining the university’s samba band? No previous drumming experience needed, just a sense of rhythm and a love for groovy, percussive, Brazilian music. In this session, the society will perform a piece, explain their role inside and outside the university, teach you some of the rhythms they use, and let you try out the different drums.

Come along to Stitch Soc and have a go at making some bunting. They have a large range of patterned material to choose from and throughout the session they will teach you what to do. Bunting is a great way to decorate your new room or to give to someone as a present! All levels of experience welcome. All materials provided.

Meet in front of the IC at 2.50pm, £3. Event finishes at 5pm.

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 5.30pm, £4. Event finishes at 7.30pm.

Tuesday 23rd September

Tuesday 23rd September

Writing Workshop with Distance Group Comedy Revue Training Session

The Sheffield Comedy Revue is Sheffield University's premiere stand-up, sketch and written comedy society! This Give it a Go workshop will give you an introduction to writing and editing pieces. Bring along work for them to take a look at, or jump straight in and join in their writing activities.

Meet in Gallery Room 4 at 6pm, £1. Event finishes at 8pm.

Come along to a group distance training session for middle to long distance runners. All abilities welcome!

Meet in Weston Park at 6pm, £1.

Event finishes at 7.30pm.

Tuesday 23rd September

Yoga

Take a relaxing break from fresher's week to join Yoga and Pilates Society for an introductory yoga class. The session is run by an accredited teacher.

Meet in the Union Foyer at 6.20pm, £3. Please wear suitable clothes and bring a bottle of water. Please note that classes are usually held barefoot. Event finishes at 7.30pm.

Tuesday 23rd September

Wednesday 24th September

Wednesday 24th September

Historical Crime & Murder Tour

City Centre Tour & Afternoon Tea

Disability Committee T-Shirt Painting and Committee ' Ask Me Anything'

Would you like to know what lies beneath the ground you walk on?

Could you listen to the truth about the Victorian city you live in? Then come and listen to the true tales of the Sheffield criminals on the Crime and Murder Tour. Learn about the hardships and deeds that took place in the back alleys and courtyards of Sheffield, the murders, riots, prostitution, petty theft and racketeering.

Get to know the city centre on this walking tour which will take you to see many of the city's attractions including the City Hall, the Peace Gardens, the world famous Crucible Theatre, and the Cathedral. The tour will finish at the luxury Leopold Hotel where you will enjoy the very English delight of afternoon tea (includes tea and a scone) in a private suite.

This event will be a chance to create a beautiful, disability themed work of art on a t-shirt. You will be provided with paint, some example stencils and a t-shirt (please request t-shirt size after you have bought your ticket, you can make your requests from the Activities and Sports Zone Information Desk). It will also be a chance to ask the committee any questions you have about disability in general or at the University of Sheffield without worrying you are being nosy! If you have any access needs for this event, do not hesitate to contact the committee at dsc@sheffield.ac.uk

Meet in front of Sheffield Cathedral at 7.30pm, £4.50. Event finishes at 9.30pm

Meet at the Glossop Road entrance to Bar One at 1.30pm, £5.50. Ticket includes a tour of Sheffield and Afternoon Cream Tea at Leopold Hotel. Event finishes at 4pm.

Intro Week

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Tuesday 23rd September

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 2pm, £4. Ticket includes a t-shirt that you can paint designs on and keep. Event finishes at 4pm

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Lipbalm and Scrub Making Workshop

Make up and Beauty Society will be giving a tutorial on lip care and will be providing information on which natural ingredients to use so that you can make your very own home made lip balms and scrubs! It promises to be a fun event so invite your friends along!

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 6pm, £3. Event finishes at 8pm.

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Wednesday 24th September

Wednesday 24th September

Wednesday 24th September

Marhaba Beekeeping Night

Salsa

Improvised Cross Comedy Stitching

Our friendly student and staff beekeepers will show you the basics of beekeeping at our very own Students’ Union beehives! You can handle the bees as much as you want to, or stand back and watch these fascinating creatures at work. At this time of year there should be lots of honey at the hives. Although you can book to see the bees for free throughout the summer months, this Give it a Go ticket includes a jar of lovely, local Sheffield honey; So ‘bee’ sure to come along.

Dancing in clubs… it's okay. But where's the style? Where's the… romance? You need something a bit different, a bit Latin American: Salsa. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session will teach you how to twirl at all levels with a spicy mix of students who have a passion for dancing. This class will give you a chance to try out a variety of different dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Rueda, Kizomba and Reggaeton.

Meet in the Edge Reception at Endcliffe at 4pm, £5. Please read the important information about stings etc on our bees webpage before you decide you’re happy to book a ticket: www.sheffieldsu.com/bees. Ticket includes a jar of local Sheffield Honey. Event finishes at 6pm.

Wednesday 24th September

Arab society invite you to Marhaba Night, it will include an open mic with an introduction to what the society is planning to organise throughout the upcoming year.

Everyone can get involved in many activities such as Arab games, ITR, Arab drinks, Henna etc.

Meet in Uni Central at 6pm, £2.50.

Ticket price includes food. Event finishes at 8pm.

Meet in The Edge at Endcliffe at 6.50pm, £3. Event finishes at 8pm

Come and try some "on the spot" comedy with Shrimps Society! It's fun, energetic and a great way to meet new people and make friends.

Meet in the Octagon Foyer at 7.30pm, £1. Event finishes at 9.30pm.

Thursday 25th September

Thursday 25th September

Thursday 25th September

Archery

Swing Dance

Stitch Soc will teach you how to do cross stitching. The session will begin with the basics and then it’s your turn to have a go; there are a large variety of designs for you to choose from. Those that are more advanced are welcome to come along and use their patterns. All levels of experience welcome. All materials provided.

If you have always wanted to try archery now is your chance! Archery club will introduce you to archery where you will learn how to loose arrows as well as answering any questions you have about the sport.

They will also show off the other types of bows you can shoot as well as organising a slight competition towards the end of the session

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 5.30pm, £4. Event finishes at 7.30pm.

Meet in Activity Room 3 in Goodwin Sports Centre at 5.30pm, £4.50. Please don’t wear open toed shoes. Event finishes at 7.30pm.

Intro Week

Intro Week

Wednesday 24th September

Come and learn lindy hop and Charleston, the iconic dances of the 1930s and 1940s. You don't need a partner, or any previous dancing experience.

Meet in the Edge at Endcliffe at 6.50pm, £4. Please wear comfortable shoes that won’t come off. Event finishes at 9pm.

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Nail Art Tutorial

A tutorial by the award winning Alice Sanderson will be given on how to create fabulous nail art. All equipment will be provided, so all you need to do is bring yourself!

Meet in The Edge at Endcliffe at 5:45pm or at The Ridge at Ranmoor at 5:50pm, £3. Event finishes at 8pm.

Thursday 25th September

Performing Workshop with Comedy Revue

The Sheffield Revue is the University’s premiere written comedy society. Come along to their Give it a Go Performance Workshop and try out some comedy performing! They’ll have some sketches prepared, or if you fancy you can have a crack at a sketch or stand up set you've written.

Anything goes!

Meet in the Raynor Lounge at 6pm, £1. Event finishes at 8pm

Friday 26th September

Friday 26th September

Friday 26th September

Amnesty International Banner & Mug Painting

Blackberry Picking

Samba Drumming

Join Amnesty International for some craft with a cause. Help them to make a banner which will be crucial in spreading the message for their upcoming campaign, as well as decorating your own mug with a human rights themed design. Don't worry if you're not too artistic, it's just for fun! You can then bring your decorated mug to their 'AmnesTEA' event at The Edge Cafe for a free cup of tea on Monday 29th September, 4-6pm.

Come and get green with Give it a Go as we go Blackberry picking.

Now will be the perfect time to pick these beautiful pieces of fruit, and you will be shown the best places to pick them this time. You will also be given a little mini tour to the Student Eats Allotments as well as gaining information on societies and committees you could get involved with who are ‘green fingered.’ Plus, drop off some of your Blackberries at the Edge Dining Room and they will be turned into a Blackberry and Apple pie for you to collect for free on Sunday!

Interested in joining the university’s samba band? No previous drumming experience needed, just a sense of rhythm and a love for groovy, percussive, Brazilian music.

In this session, the society will perform a piece, explain their role inside and outside the university, teach you some of the rhythms they use, and let you try out the different drums.

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 2pm, £2.50. Event finishes at 3.30pm.

Meet outside The Edge at Endcliffe at 2pm, 50p. Tupperware to collect the blackberries in will be provided. Event finishes at 3pm.

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Meet in front of the IC at 2.50pm, £3. Event finishes at 5pm.

Friday 26th September

Friday 26th September

Mooting

Studio Ghibli Gospel Night #01 Choir

Mooting is an excellent extracurricular activity for aspiring lawyers. In the session you will be introduced to mooting in a friendly, non-competitive environment to highlight what is involved. The session will be focussed on how to construct skeleton arguments, find authority and how to structure your arguments as well as giving a short introduction to the formalities involved with mooting. Mooting is an invaluable way to increase your understanding and participation with the law in a practical, fun way. It is a great way to meet new, likeminded people, so come along and have a go!

Meet in the Bartolome House Moot Court at 2.30pm, £2. Event finishes at 4pm

Friday 26th September

Come and join Anime Society at their first event of the year! The Anime Society will be showing "My Neighbour Totoro" for the fresher’s week film showing. Everyone is welcome to join them! Rating: G Audio: Japanese with English Subtitles.

An opportunity to experience the lively, friendly Gospel Choir. They will teach you a couple of their songs to give you a flavour of their music. No previous singing or music experience necessary, just enthusiasm. Everybody welcome!

Meet in Hicks Lecture Theatre 1 at 5pm, £1. Event finishes at 7pm. www.facebook.com/ groups/262870563747482/

Meet on the Union Concourse at 5.30pm or go straight to the Richard Roberts Auditorium, £3. Bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 6.30pm.

Intro Week

Intro Week

Thursday 25th September

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Group Run

Come and join in this relaxed group run around Sheffield. There will be a range of routes and distances to suit all abilities.

Meet in The Edge at Endcliffe at 6pm, £1. Please wear comfy, sport clothing and trainers. Event finishes at 7pm.

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Saturday 27th September

Peak District Walk – Stanage Edge

Come and see the beautiful Peak District for yourself on this 12km (7.5 miles) walk. Starting at Bamford Station you’ll be walking to the popular Stanage Edge which offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, before heading to the picturesque village of Hathersage.

Meet outside Sheffield Train Station by the Water Fountain’s at 9.30am, £3. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Give it a Go recommends a waterproof jacket and trousers (no jeans) and sun cream if necessary. Bring plenty of water and a packed lunch as there will be a chance to stop for lunch along the way. You will be catching the train to the start which will cost £6 (or £4 if you have a railcard). Only those with GIAG ticket will be allowed on the walk due to safety. Event finishes at 5pm

Saturday 27th September

Saturday 27th September

A Wildlife Walk in the Peaks

Ladies Rugby

Want to play with some oddly shaped balls? Then give ladies rugby a go! No experience needed whatsoever. Wear sports gear, trainers and bring water.

One of the best perks of being a University of Sheffield student is living in a city bang slap next to the Peak District National Park! The Peaks are a vast mosaic of rolling hills, rocky crags, huge reservoirs, extensive moorland and lots of idyllic little villages (and pubs!). This makes it a fantastic place for all kinds of wildlife from moorland specialists such as red grouse and short-eared owls to some of Britain's quintessential rural plants and animals. Bring along your binoculars, cameras and identification guides and join the Natural History Society on a walk in the stunning Peaks to spot and identify the local wildlife! Even though there isn’t a guarantee seeing lots of wildlife, there will be stunning views and a great day out in nature!

Meet outside the Students' Union main entrance at 10am, £1. Please bring money for bus fare and wear walking boots and clothing suitable for the weather. Bring a packed lunch and if you have any: ID guides and binoculars. Event finishes at 5pm.

Meet in The Edge at Endcliffe, Goodwin Sports Centre, or the IC at 10.30am, £1. This session is at Ponderosa Park. Wear comfy clothes and trainers and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 1pm.

Saturday 27th September

Film Making: Beginners’ Workshop

Ever wanted to make a film?

This workshop will open with an introductory session all about filmmaking given by the Film Making Society, where you’ll learn the basics of how films are made from scriptwriting to shooting to editing. After that you’ll go out in small groups and with the support of committee members you’ll plan, shoot, and edit a minute-long film.

All equipment will be provided, and this is a great chance to learn about the basics of filmmaking and have some fun!

Meet in The Edge at Endcliffe at 12pm, £6. Event finishes at 7pm.

Saturday 27th September

Saturday 27th September

Tango

Stunt Cheerleading

This session is hosted by CUrITa Sheffield Tango Society, who will introduce the basic steps and moves of Tango to give you a taste of this attractive Argentine dance!

Meet outside the Students’ Union main entrance at 12pm, £5. Wear comfortable shoes. Event finishes at 1pm.

Intro Week

Intro Week

Friday 26th September

The Sheffield Sabrecats Stunt Squads practice stunts, jumps, tumbles and dances to perform at University sports games and at cheer competitions. This Give it a Go session will give you the opportunity to see what stunt cheerleading is really all about! You can take part in learning something fun and exciting whilst having fun with friends and making new ones. Sabrecats are a co-ed squad keen to recruit more boys as well as girls so come along and Give it a Go! Previous experience is not at all necessary.

Meet on the concourse outside the Students’ Union at 12pm, £3.

Wear gym clothes and trainers.

Event finishes at 3.30pm

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Backwoods Veganism and Allergies Cooking

A chance to try a fun range of egg and dairy free products you may not have come across before. There will be an assortment of fake meats, fake cheeses, interesting drinks and other fun foodstuffs to try. If you have any further allergies (nut free, gluten free, etc) do not hesitate to contact veg.soc@sheffield.ac.uk or dsc@sheffield.ac.uk and they will make sure they have things you can eat.

Meet in No.66 at 1.30pm, £5.

Event finishes at 4pm.

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Saturday 27th September

Come along and learn how to cook with no pots and pans on an open fire. The Scout and Guides Society will teach you how to build and light fires plus provide a variety of foods to cook on the fire. No previous outdoor experience required, and you don't need to have been a Guide or a Scout.

Meet on the Amphitheatre by the Octagon Centre at 1.30pm, £6.

Please wear sensible shoes and coat and bring money for the bus fare.

Event finishes at 5.30pm. Tcket price includes a range of foods for you to cook and eat

Saturday 27th September

Saturday 27th September

Saturday 27th September

Sunday 28th September

Sunday 28th September

Judo

Boardgaming

Wine Tasting at Renishaw Hall

Buxton Inside and Outside

Raised Beds Replanting

Judo is one of the world's most widely practiced martial arts or combat sports and showcases breath-taking throws (tachi-waza) and ground fighting techniques (ne-waza). In this session you will be shown important falling techniques then go on to learning a few basic throws and ground techniques which you will then be able to try out with each other and more experienced Judo players during free practice (randori).

It will also include a Judo based warm up including a few games which encourage agility and speed and gives a great cardiovascular workout.

Who can forget those wonderful evenings spent playing Monopoly and Cluedo, shouting at each other and wondering why you decided to try again a year after that incident?

BoardSoc would like to invite you to an afternoon of playing board games in a friendly environment where you'll find out that there's more to board games than shouting at your family.

The slightly more important spiel is that this is the best time to give BoardSoc a go. If you're not sure whether the newer designer games we usually play are going to be your sort of thing then this is the best way of finding out.

Meet in The Edge at Endcliffe at 2pm or meet them in High Tor 5, £2. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring water. Event finishes at 4pm.

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 2pm, £2. Event finishes at 6pm.

Want to get a step closer to being a wine connoisseur? Renishaw Vineyard is part of the beautiful historic Renishaw Hall, which sits just outside Sheffield. The vineyard is at its best at this time of year. This tour will take you round the vineyard and will be followed by a tasting of the still and sparkling wines, with some discussion about how the wine is made.

Meet on Durham Road at 3pm, £19.50. Ticket includes travel, a tour of the vineyards and the tasting of 3 wines. Coach departs Renishaw at 6pm; travel time is approximately 1 hour. www.renishaw-hall.co.uk

The former spa town of Buxton is an architectural gem with buildings of classical design, dating from the late 18th and 19th centuries. You will start your day with tour guide Sally Mosley who will take you to see some of Buxton’s hidden treasures including the famous Buxton Dome. After time to find lunch among the numerous cafes, tearooms, food outlets and shops, Sally will then take you on a walk through the suburbs to Buxton Country Park and up through the woods to Grin Low to the hilltop folly of Solomon’s Temple (weather permitting). Your day then takes a fascinating twist as you descend beneath Buxton to a world of wonderful stalactites and stalagmites in the incredible Poole’s Cavern.

Meet on Durham Road at 9am, £27. Ticket includes travel, a private tour guide and entry to Poole’s Cavern. Please wear sensible footwear (ideally trainers or walking boots) and bring a warm waterproof coat. Coach departs Buxton at 4.30pm; travel time is approximately 1 hour.

Intro Week

Intro Week

Saturday 27th September

Join Student Eats Society at replanting raised bed such as veg like rocket, winter lettuce and asparagus.

You will have a chance to sort the soil out and add appropriate compost/ manure during the replanting. There will be a picnic followed by, tea, cakes and pies will be served and everyone can enjoy them on the grass! You will also get some of the veg as 'souvenirs' before you leave.

Meet in the Edge at Endcliffe at 12.40pm, £2. Ticket includes tea, cakes and a vegetarian pie as well as taking some of the veg home. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather that you don’t mind getting dirty. Event finishes at 4pm.

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Sunday 28th September

Sabrecats Pom Cheerleading

Art of Chinese Scuba Diving Calligraphy Try Dives

The African singing workshop is great way to meet like-minded people who love singing in an informal environment. Throughout the year SingSoc volunteer in schools doing this workshop! It is fun, interactive and sounds great after a short amount of rehearsal.

Whatever experience of singing you have, complete beginner to choir enthusiast, everyone is welcome! If you are new to SingSoc and decide to become a member of the choir you'll get £1 off membership with the ticket.

Come and learn the basics of cheerleading from the Sabrecat Pom Cheerleading team! The squad compete at national level competitions and perform throughout the year to cheer on other sports teams, from football and basketball to the Ice Hockey team. They also cheer during the annual varsity and perform at many major fixtures!

Come along and meet the committee, learn and perform a short routine, have a go with the pom poms and try out some of splits and tricks! No experience is necessary.

Chinese Calligraphy is an ancient Chinese art. No prior knowledge of Chinese is needed for appreciating its beauty. It is also a way of meditation, establishing “qi” and building Chinese characters as a fine art! Come to follow a step-by-step instruction on applying ink, producing simple strokes and writing Chinese characters. You can go for more complex practice if you already familiar with the language.

Want to try SCUBA diving, but not quite ready for the big ocean? Let SUSAC, our SCUBA Diving Club, help at one of their 'Try Dive' sessions at Hillsborough Leisure Centre. Aimed at beginners, you must be able to swim and have no disqualifying medical conditions (information from training@susac.com). You'll start with a safety and theory talk followed by one on one instruction in the pool. Equipment is provided.

Meet in the Students’ Union Foyer at 2:30pm, £2. Event finishes at 4pm.

Meet in Uni Central at 2pm, £3.

Event finishes at 4pm.

Meet at the entrance to the Edge in Endcliffe at 2pm, £2.50. Please wear sportswear and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 4pm.

Auditions for the squad will be the following Wednesday.

Meet outside the main entrance to the Students' Union at 3.55pm, 4.25pm, 4.55pm or 5.25pm, £8.

Bring a towel, swimming costume, and a spare t-shirt to wear in the water. Plus, extra money for the bus fare. From travel time and your lesson and return back to the Union, your session lasts 2 hours.

Intro Week 20

African Singing Workshop

Sunday 28th September

Monday 29th September

Monday 29th September

Monday 29th September

Monday 29th September

Archery

A Taste of Burlesque

Zumba & Toning

Ballroom and Latin Dancing

This event will introduce you to the basics of burlesque dancing, showing the kind of activities the Burlesque Society do in classes. The aim is to build confidence for people who may want to become members and potentially perform with them in the future. People often have misconceptions about burlesque, everyone is welcome to come along and give it a go!

Zumba is a lively dance fitness class. It combines cardio with toning to give your whole body a workout, against a backdrop of energetic music. This session will consist of 45 minutes of Zumba, followed by 45 minutes of Zumba Toning.

Zumba is suitable for everyone complete beginners welcome!

If you have always wanted to try archery now is your chance! Archery club will introduce you to archery where you will learn how to loose arrows as well as answering any questions you have about the sport.

They will also show off the other types of bows you can shoot as well as organising a slight competition towards the end of the session Meet in Activity Room 3 in Goodwin Sports Centre at 5.30pm, £4.50. Please don’t wear open toed shoes. Event finishes at 7.30pm.

Meet in The Edge at Endcliffe at 5:50pm, £5. Please bring high heels and stockings. Event finishes at 7:30pm.

Meet in the Bar Lounge in the Octagon Centre at 6pm, £3.50.

Please wear comfy sports clothes and trainers and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 7.30pm.

Week One

Sunday 28th September

Sunday 28th September

Ever wanted to be able to dance like the strictly stars? Always wanted to be able to impress your friends with some cool dance moves?

Whether you're a fan of the elegant Waltz, the energetic Quickstep, the cheeky Cha Cha Cha or the fun Jive this is your chance to give it a go! You don't need a partner or any previous experience-we have patient professional teachers that can teach you all the steps! Come along to have some fun and learn some new moves to show-off on the dance floor!

Meet in The Edge Reception at Endcliffe at 7pm, £3.50. Please wear comfortable shoes. Event finishes at 8pm.

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Week One

Monday 29th September

Monday 29th September

Bell Ringing

Chocolate Tasting

Pole Fitness

The Sheffield Universities Guild of Change Ringers is a small society of dedicated, fun-loving ringers!

They always welcome new members whether you can already ring or not, and they have an experienced team who are always willing to teach. Bell ringing is great fun for people of all ages and abilities. You don't have to be musical, or strong, but enthusiasm and patience always help! Just come along and give it a try.

Join us on our chocolate tasting journey in one of Sheffield’s finest chocolate abodes. Come with us as we explore the wonders of chocolate from around the world. Relax in the Cocoa Lounge where you will learn the history of chocolate and the cultivation of cocoa from bean to bar.

Then travel through the spectrum from raw chocolate to sweet white chocolate. This promises to be a magical evening; delicious.

Meet in The Edge at Endcliffe at 6.30pm, 50p. Please wear comfortable clothing. Event finishes at 8.30pm.

Meet at the Glossop Road entrance to Bar One at 7pm, £10. Price includes a chocolate tasting session and a goody bag to take home.

Event finishes at 9pm.

Have you ever wanted a work out that's fun, toning, and different and could help you hang upside down? Pole fitness burns calories, sculpts muscle, builds strength and increases flexibility by combining dance and gymnastics. Even celebrities such as Kate Hudson and Eva Longoria swear by a pole fitness work out. This society is committed to welcoming and including any student who wants to experience fitness, fun and friendship without fear of discrimination against sex, age, race or disability.

Meet in the Bar Lounge in the Octagon Centre at 8pm, £6. Please wear shorts and tight clothing with either bare feet or ballet shoes.

Event finishes at 9pm.

Tuesday 30th September

Architecture Tour of Sheffield

This is a tour which takes a unique view of the city of Sheffield, taking in the landmarks of Surrey Street and the environs of Norfolk Street, finally finishing on Fargate. The history of Sheffield is laid out in bricks and mortar and the language of architecture is something that has been sadly lost. This tour gives you a chance to read the city you live in, to learn the hidden secrets of the buildings you pass every day.

Meet at Sheffield Town Hall at 2pm, £4.50. Event finishes at 4pm.

Tuesday 30th September

Tuesday 30th September

Tuesday 30th September

Living Wage Craftivism

Time to Change

Hanging Hearts

Come along and join the Mental Health Matters Society (a society dedicated to breaking the stigmas around mental health) to make a pledge to the Time to Change campaign. No matter how creative you are, make your own personal pledge to help break stigmas around mental health, using the various arts and crafts material provided.

They are then hoping to combine all your pledges into one to send to the University to sign

Have a go at making hanging hearts with Stitch Soc! The session will begin with the basics and if you want to try something more advanced they are happy to help.

All levels of experience welcome. All materials provided.

Come a long and get involved in some craftivism - mixing crafts and activism!

Living Wage Society will be making bags, t-shirts, and banners for their campaigning throughout the year and would love for you to get involved. They campaign for a wage which will provide the lowest-paid staff with an acceptable living standard.

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 2pm, 50p. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on. Event finishes at 3pm.

Meet in Galley Room 3 at 5pm, £2.50. Event finishes at 6pm.

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Monday 29th September

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 5.30pm, £4. Event finishes at 7.30pm.

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Aikido

Tuesday 30th September

Sprint Training Session

Come along and bring your friends to this training session for sprinters, all abilities welcome!

Aikido is a Japanese martial art which utilises the opponent's force against them, neutralising attacks with strikes and joint locks; using technique, power and timing. Shodokan Aikido introduces competition, which allows techniques to be practiced in a free-play combative environment. Tuesday sessions are suitable for complete beginners, so come along and try something different!

Meet at the Glossop Road entrance to Bar One at 4.30pm, £3.50. Please don’t wear jewellery, but wear a comfy shirt and trouser. Event finishes at 6.30pm

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Meet in Weston Park at 6pm, £1.

Please wear comfy clothes and trainers. Event finishes at 8pm.

Tuesday 30th September

Day to Night Make-up Tutorial

Come along to learn how to turn a day makeup look into a night time one! Come with a base prepared, and bring along any eyeshadow and lip products that you would like to use. If you would like to use make up brushes please bring those along too. Invite your friends/flatmates to come- it promises to be a fun evening!

Meet in High Tor 5 in Endcliffe at 6.30pm, £3. Event finishes at 8.30pm.

Tuesday 30th September

Swing Dance

Come and learn lindy hop and Charleston, the iconic dances of the 1930s and 1940s. You don't need a partner, or any previous dancing experience.

Meet in Uni Central at 7pm, £4.

Please wear comfortable shoes that won’t come off. Event finishes at 9pm.

Tuesday 30th September

Wednesday 1st October

Dartsmania Fencing

Let's play darts! Join the Darts Society for a relaxed evening of darts for people of all abilities. They will be playing some different darts games including Killer, Round the World and many others. If you have your own darts bring them, if not there will be ones you can use on the night.

Meet at the Edge in Endcliffe at 7.30pm or The Ridge or BarOne at 7.15pm, £1. Event finishes at 9pm.

Want to try something new and exciting at university? If you want to start a new sport for fun or fancy yourself fencing for the university in national and international competitions, come along and see what it's all about! Any questions come and see Fencing at the sports fair or get in touch: fencing@sheffield.ac.uk.

Meet at Goodwin Sports Hall Foyer at 11.50am, £5. Please wear jogging/tracksuit bottoms and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 2pm.

Wednesday 1st October

Judo – Women Only

Week One

Week One

Tuesday 30th September

Judo is one of the world's most widely practiced martial arts or combat sports and showcases breath-taking throws (tachi-waza) and ground fighting techniques (ne-waza). It was invented in Japan in the late 19th century and has been an Olympic sport since 1964. In this session you will be shown important falling techniques then go on to a few basic throws and ground techniques which you will then try out with each other and more experienced Judo players during free practice (randori). It will also include a Judo based warm up including a few games which encourage agility and speed and gives a great cardiovascular workout.

Meet at Goodwin Sports Hall Foyer at 12pm, £2. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring water.

Event finishes at 2pm.

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Week One

Wednesday 1st October

Wednesday 1st October

Wednesday 1st October

Wednesday 1st October

Performing Arts Workshop

Social Squash

Gospel Choir

Nail Art Tutorial

Tie Dye DIY

Come and enjoy this fast paced sport with friends.

Come along to this session to experience the lively, friendly Gospel Choir. They will teach you a couple of their songs to give you a flavour of their music. No previous singing or music experience necessary, just enthusiasm. Everybody welcome!

A tutorial by the award winning Alice Sanderson will be given on how to create fabulous nail art. All equipment will be provided, so all you need to do is bring yourself!

Fashion Society is running their first DIY session of the year! They will provide everything to help you get creative and we will even show you how to achieve different patterns on your t-shirts. They will be providing t-shirts of various sizes at £2 each; alternatively bring your own. This will give you a taste of what Fashion Society has to offer with many more DIY and other fashion related events to come throughout the year. You will also get the opportunity to become a member of this society at this event if you wish. These sessions have been very popular in the past so make sure that you buy your ticket!

If you love to sing, act and/or dance, then come along to SUPAS’ (Performing Arts Society) Give it a Go workshop. SUPAS is centred on a passion for performing, a willingness to get stuck in, and most importantly making new friends.

SUPAS’ workshops will focus on a musical theatre song, in which they aim to draw upon musical theatre skills of singing, dancing and acting, finishing off the session with a final performance of the song. If you like to meet new people, have fun, and enjoy performing, then come along and join them!

Meet at The Edge Reception at 1pm, £2.50. Please wear comfy clothing and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 3pm.

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Meet in Goodwin Centre, Squash Courts 1,2,3 at 2pm, £2 payable at Goodwin Sports Centre reception your receipt will act as your ticket.

Equipment and coaching provided.

Event finishes at 4pm.

Meet on the Union Concourse at 5.30pm or go straight to the Richard Roberts Auditorium, £3. Bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 6.30pm.

Meet in Gallery Room 3 at 5pm, £3. Event finishes at 7pm.

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 6pm, £3. Please bring your own t-shirt or £2 to purchase one from the society. Event finishes at 8pm.

Wednesday 1st October

Wednesday 1st October

Hip Hop

Intro to Chess

This Give it a Go session is designed to give an insight to what it means to be a Hiphop dancer. In the two hour session Streetdance Society will take you through the years by one of the first Hiphop dancers to ever break it down on the dance floor, Sammytheone! In the session you will learn the different styles of Hiphop dance from Popping to Locking, Break dancing and Hiphop. This Give it a Go session is suitable for all abilities so if you've never even thought about dancing. Think again. Hope to see you there!

Week One

Wednesday 1st October

Come along to a general introduction to playing chess. Chess boards and other items will be provided, as well as different levels of teaching. A mini-tournament will organised on the side for those who are feeling more competitive.

Meet in Gallery Room 4 at 7.30pm, £3. Event finishes at 9pm.

Meet in The Edge at Endcliffe at 6.30pm, £5. Event finishes at 9pm.

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City Centre Tour & Afternoon Tea

Get to know the city centre on this walking tour which will take you to see many of the city's attractions including the City Hall, the Peace Gardens, the world famous Crucible Theatre, and the Cathedral. The tour will finish at the luxury Leopold Hotel where you will enjoy the very English delight of afternoon tea (includes tea and a scone) in a private suite.

Meet at the Glossop Road entrance to Bar One at 1.30pm, £5.50. Ticket includes a tour of Sheffield and Afternoon Cream Tea at Leopold Hotel. Event finishes at 4pm.

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Thursday 2nd October

Thursday 2nd October

Thursday 2nd October

Thursday 2nd October

Women Only Self Defence

Pole Fitness

Social Netball

Life Drawing

This self-defence workshop specialises in techniques particularly appropriate for women. This course includes examining the psychology of an attacker, situation awareness, avoiding conflict as well as conflict resolution. You will learn basic blocking techniques, defences to common grabs and strangles, how to effectively strike your opponents as well as vulnerable points to attack when in trouble.

Some basic combat anatomy will be discussed, to learn locks and pins to overpower people much stronger than yourself. There will be a male instructor leading the class.

Have you ever wanted a work out that's fun, toning, and different and could help you hang upside down? Pole fitness burns calories, sculpts muscle, builds strength and increases flexibility by combining dance and gymnastics. Even celebrities such as Kate Hudson and Eva Longoria swear by a pole fitness work out. This society is committed to welcoming and including any student who wants to experience fitness, fun and friendship without fear of discrimination against sex, age, race or disability.

Social Netball provides you with a chance to brush up on your netball skills, try something new and enjoy some friendly games, drills and importantly have some fun and get active.

Life drawing is drawing of the human figure from a live model and is a really good way to practice your observational drawing skills.

The Art Society have a wide range of materials for you to use so you have the opportunity to explore new mediums but feel free to bring your own materials if you prefer. All levels of experience are welcome.

Meet in No. 66 at 3pm, £3. Please wear loose clothing and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 5pm.

Meet in Goodwin Centre, Sports Hall at 4pm, £2 payable at Goodwin Sports Centre reception your receipt will act as your ticket.

Equipment and coaching provided.

Event finishes at 5.15pm.

Meet in Meeting Room One in the Octagon Centre at 5pm, £2.50.

Event finishes at 7pm.

Thursday 2nd October

Thursday 2nd October

Face Mask Workshop

Nail Art Tutorial

Week One

Week One

Thursday 2nd October

A tutorial by the award winning Alice Sanderson will be given on how to create fabulous nails. All equipment will be provided, so all you need to do is bring yourself!

During this Face Mask Workshop you will be tutored on looking after your skin and then shown how to make your own face masks using home ingredients which will be tailored toward the different skin types of dry, normal, oily and combination! This promises to be a fun event so invite your friends along!

Meet in Gallery Room 4 at 5pm, £3. Event finishes at 7pm.

Meet in Gallery Room 3 at 5pm, £3. Event finishes at 7pm.

Meet in the Students’ Union Foyer at 3.15pm, £6. Please wear shorts and tight clothing with either bare feet or ballet shoes. Event finishes at 5pm.

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Beaded Flowers

Join Stitch Soc for the evening to make beaded flowers. They have different designs to choose from and a massive range of beads.

The session is open to all levels of experience. All materials provided.

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 5.30pm, £4. Event finishes at 7.30pm.

Thursday 2nd October

Archery

If you have always wanted to try archery now is your chance! Archery club will introduce you to archery where you will learn how to loose arrows as well as answering any questions you have about the sport.

They will also show off the other types of bows you can shoot as well as organising a slight competition towards the end of the session.

Meet in Activity Room 3 in Goodwin Sports Centre at 5.30pm, £4.50. Please don’t wear open toed shoes. Event finishes at 7.30pm.

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Thursday 2nd October

Thursday 2nd October

Give ‘GO’ a Go

Touch Rugby

Go is a strategy board game for 2 players, originating from ancient China. With simple rules and great strategic depth, it is a prime example of 'takes minutes to learn, a lifetime to master'. During this session you will be taught some of the history of Go, be explained the rules, and of course you will play through a couple of games.

Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone at 6.30pm, £1.50. Event finishes at 8.30pm.

Touch appeals to sports enthusiasts as well as those looking for an alternative way of keeping fit through a fun game which only needs a ball and a few jumpers for corner flags. This fast, simple and exciting game promotes the fundamental skills of running, handling, evasion and support play while developing basic principles of attack and defence without fear of getting hurt.

Meet in Goodwin Centre, Hawley Pitch at 7pm, £2 payable at Goodwin Sports Centre reception your receipt will act as your ticket.

Equipment and coaching provided.

Event finishes at 8pm.

Thursday 2nd October

Thursday 2nd October

Welcome to Bhangra

Opera Screening

Bhangra is an energetic, lively form of dance that suits anyone: from experienced dancers to total beginners. Bhangra Society will take you through some basic steps, where you will be jumping around and thoroughly enjoying yourself! Bhangra creates a lively atmosphere to make new friends. This is your chance to get involved in a dance that has taken the UK by storm since featuring in the London Olympics closing ceremony.

Week One

Week One

Thursday 2nd October

Come and see some opera! Opera Society are putting on screenings of three different famous operas with English subtitles, so bring some friends and some popcorn and try something new. This month, they are showing Mozart's comedy "The Marriage of Figaro.”

Meet in the Gallery Room 4 at 7pm, £1. Event finishes at 10pm with the option to head to Bar One afterwards.

Meet in No.66 at 5.30pm, £2. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Event finishes at 6.30pm.

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Women Only Dartsmania

Let's play darts!! Join the Darts Society for a relaxed evening of darts for people of all abilities. They will be playing some different darts games including Killer, Round the World and many others. If you have your own darts bring them, if not there will be ones you can use on the night.

Meet in the Edge at Endcliffe at 7.30pm or The Ridge or BarOne at 7.15pm, £1. Event finishes at 9pm.

Thursday 2nd October

Friday 3rd October

Judo

Social Volleyball

Judo is one of the world's most widely practiced martial arts or combat sports and showcases breath-taking throws (tachi-waza) and ground fighting techniques (ne-waza). In this session you will be shown important falling techniques then go on to learning a few basic throws and ground techniques which you will then be able to try out with each other and more experienced Judo players during free practice (randori).

It will also include a Judo based warm up including a few games which encourage agility and speed and gives a great cardiovascular workout.

Meet at Goodwin Sports Hall Foyer at 8pm, £2. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bring water.

Event finishes at 10pm.

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Friday 3rd October

Friday 3rd October

Friday 3rd October

Ice Hockey

United Nations Workshop

Gospel Choir

Come and enjoy a short introduction to the United Nations Association's weekly debates. This will involve a meet-and-greet and a fun debate on a topic of current interest. All are welcome from beginners to those who did MUN at school.

An opportunity to experience the lively, friendly Gospel Choir. They will teach you a couple of their songs to give you a flavour of their music. No previous singing or music experience necessary, just enthusiasm. Everybody welcome!

Meet in Gallery Room 3 at 5pm, £1. Event finishes at 7pm.

Meet on the Union Concourse at 5.30pm or go straight to the Richard Roberts Auditorium, £3. Bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 6.30pm.

Come and have a go at our weekly social volleyball session, open to all students to come and get involved and give it a go.

Meet in Goodwin Centre, Sports Hall at 5pm, £2 payable at Goodwin Sports Centre reception your receipt will act as your ticket.

Equipment and coaching provided.

Event finishes at 6pm.

Give it a Go Ice Hockey will provide you with a one hour introduction to the sport, with qualified coaches showing you the basics of skating, passing and shooting, before splitting into teams and finishing with a scrimmage! The cost of the ticket covers ice time and a rental ice hockey kit provided by the club, as well as ice skate rental from Ice Sheffield. Transport costs to Ice Sheffield are not included in the price of the ticket, but there will be members of the club available to meet you and accompany you to the ice rink by tram, which leaves from the University of Sheffield stop and goes straight to the ice rink. If you want to try your hand at the fastest team sport in the world then this is the event for you!

Week One

Week One

Thursday 2nd October

Meet at the Glossop Road Entrance to Bar One at 12:20pm, £5.

Please bring money for the tram fare. Ticket covers rental of the kit and time on the ice. Event finishes at 2.30pm.

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Week One

Saturday 4th October

Saturday 4th October

Bakewell Walk and Haddon Hall

Fell Running

This will be a steady run on the moors above Sheffield to introduce people to the concept of fell running. You will split into 3 groups each running for varying distances and times depending on levels of experience and fitness. The longest run should last for no more than 1 hour, after which we will head back down to the university for lunch at Bar One.

Tucked away in the Peak District National Park hills, the town of Bakewell is very picturesque. Your day will start with a tour by guide Sally Mosley who will take you to see the prettiest bits and tell you snippets of local history and interesting facts. Along the way you will sample traditional Bakewell Pudding for which the town is famous. After some free time to find lunch among the numerous cafes, tearooms or pubs, Sally will lead you on a two mile walk through fields and stiles on a riverside path to Haddon Hall - the best preserved medieval manor house in the country. Dating back to the 12th century, Haddon is a place of romance and charm and the setting for numerous films and dramas including Jane Eyre and Princess Bride.

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Meet on Durham Road at 9.30am, £28.50. Ticket includes travel, a private tour guide of Bakewell, sample of Bakewell Pudding, entry and a tour of Haddon Hall. Event finishes at 4.30pm. Please wear sensible foot ware and bring a warm waterproof coat; travel time is approximately 1 hour.

Meet at the Glossop Road Entrance to Bar One at 10am, £3. Please bring training and running shoes and a bottle of water. Bring money for the bus. Event finishes at 1pm.

Saturday 4th October

Saturday 4th October

Multi-Sport Saturday

Tango

Ethical and Environmental Tour of Sheffield

Come and have some fun at our informally weekly multi-sport session. Enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor sports, try something new, meet friends and get active!

This session is hosted by CUrITa Sheffield Tango Society, who will introduce the basic steps and moves of Tango to give you a taste of this attractive Argentine dance!

Meet in Goodwin Centre, Sports Hall at 10.30am, £2 payable at Goodwin Sports Centre reception your receipt will act as your ticket.

Equipment and coaching provided.

Event finishes at 12.30pm.

Meet in The Edge at Endcliffe at 12pm , £5. Wear comfortable shoes.

Event finishes at 1pm.

Get to know what's already good about your Students' Union! Ethics and Environmental Committee are running a campus tour, pointing out features to inspire the ethically and environmentally minded. Bring along a bite to eat and get to know the ethical and environmental people and places around you and your new home.

Meet in the Students’ Union amphitheatre at 2pm, 50p. Event finishes at 4pm at the Student Eats Allotments.

Saturday 4th October

Saturday 4th October

Capoeira

Women’s Cricket

Capoeira is an exciting Sport that combines Martial Arts, Dance, Acrobatics and Music. A Brazillian Art with African roots, Capoeira will improve your strength, balance and flexibility, and is a fun way of getting fit. From kicks to cartwheels, singing to spinning, there's something for everyone! This session is run by the University Capoeira Society and is a special price for beginners. Looking to start something new and exciting at University? Capoeira is for you!

Meet in Activity Room 1 at Goodwin Sports Centre at 2pm, £2. Please wear gym clothes and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 4pm.

Week One

Saturday 4th October

Whether you've played cricket before or never held a cricket ball, see what cricket is like in this Give it a Go session. It will be a fun couple of hours where you can learn some of the basics before playing a short game. It's a great way to make new friends in a laid-back environment, whilst having fun and keeping fit!

Meet outside the Students’ Union at 2.15pm or The Edge at Endcliffe at 2.45pm, £2. Please wear suitable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 5pm.

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Fencing

Salsa

Want to try something new and exciting at university? If you want to start a new sport for fun or fancy yourself fencing for the university in national and international competitions, come along and see what it's all about! Any questions come and see Fencing at the sports fair or get in touch: fencing@sheffield.ac.uk.

Dancing in clubs… it's okay. But where's the style? Where's the… romance? You need something a bit different, a bit Latin American: Salsa. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this session will teach you how to twirl at all levels with a spicy mix of students who have a passion for dancing. This class will give you a chance to try out a variety of different dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Rueda, Kizomba and Reggaeton.

Meet in The Edge at Endcliffe at 4.50pm, £5. Please wear jogging/ tracksuit bottoms and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 7pm.

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Saturday 4th October

Meet in the Studio at 5pm, £3.

Event finishes at 7.30pm.

Sunday 5th October

Sunday 5th October

Sunday 5th October

Sunday 5th October

Chatsworth House

Social Basketball

Group Run in the Peaks

International Tour of Sheffield

Basketball is a sport which you can take part in and enjoy regardless of age, ability or previous experience.

Social Basketball gives you the opportunity to practice, play, get coached and have fun.

Join Athletics and Cross Country for a group run in the Peaks. This is a really good chance to get out into the peak district and run across a few different routes; suitable for all abilities.

Meet in Goodwin Centre, Sports Hall at 9am, £2 payable at Goodwin Sports Centre reception your receipt will act as your ticket.

Equipment and coaching provided.

Event finishes at 11am.

Meet outside the Students’ Union Main Entrance at 10am, £1. Please bring money and your uCard for the bus and wear comfy clothes and trainers. Event finishes at 12.30pm.

BY AR P O PU L N D DEMA Chatsworth is a truly awesome traditional English stately home and a must-see attraction! More than 30 magnificent rooms display one of Europe's finest private collections of treasures. The 105-acre garden is beautiful, with a huge maze, rare plants, fountains and the famous Duke's Cascade. You could bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds, or enjoy refreshments in the Courtyard.

Week One

Week One

Saturday 4th October

The Catholic Chaplaincy Fellowship society will be providing a tour for students of Sheffield. You will see some of the cultural highlights of Sheffield.

Meet outside the Students' Union at 1pm, £1. Event finishes at 3pm.

Meet on Durham Road at 10am, £24. Ticket includes travel and house and garden entry. The coach departs Chatsworth at 4pm.

Travel time is approximately 1 hour.

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Sunday 5th October

Social Badminton Tennis

Social badminton is all about fun, friends & fitness... Whether you want to drop shot your way to a lower dress size, keep fit, make friends or fill your free time, social badminton has plenty to offer... So, go on, come along, join in, get in to Badminton!

Meet in Goodwin Centre, Sports Hall at 12pm, £2 payable at Goodwin Sports Centre reception your receipt will act as your ticket.

Equipment and coaching provided.

Event finishes at 2pm.

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Sunday 5th October

Sunday 5th October

Sunday 5th October

Hong Kong Wonderland

LGBT Genderbread

Women’s Social Football

Fencing

A 2 hour session mainly for beginners, who would be interested in going to social tennis and would like to try it out first.

Meet at the Glossop Road Entrance to Bar One at 12.40pm, £3.50.

Please wear suitable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 3pm.

Join the Hong Kong Society for their event ‘Hong Kong Wonderland’ and get a glimpse of the Hong Kong culture through fun games and various activities. You will also get to try some tasty traditional snacks, so do not miss out!

This event would create a common platform to meet new friends, ask questions, and help each other out. Students of every culture are welcome to join! After this event, perhaps you can expand your existing Chinese vocabulary beyond 'Ni hao.'

The LGBT committee would like to invite you to come along and do some gender-neutral gingerbread decorating. Decorate your own gingerbread biscuit however you like, and then eat it afterwards! Everyone is welcome!

Meet in High Tor 5 at Endcliffe at 3.30pm, £1. Event finishes at 4.30pm

Women only Social Football offers you the chance to grab a ball, take to the field, have fun and make friends through our informal football session.

Want to try something new and exciting at university? If you want to start a new sport for fun or fancy yourself fencing for the university in national and international competitions, come along and see what it's all about! Any questions come and see Fencing at the sports fair or get in touch: fencing@sheffield.ac.uk.

Meet in Goodwin Centre, 5 a side pitches at 5pm, £2 payable at Goodwin Sports Centre reception your receipt will act as your ticket.

Equipment and coaching provided. Event finishes at 6pm.

Meet at Goodwin Sports Hall at 4.50pm, £5. Please wear jogging/ tracksuit bottoms and bring a bottle of water. Event finishes at 7pm.

Week One

Week One

Sunday 5th October

Meet in No. 66 at 2pm, £2. Event finishes at 6pm.

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Last year we raised over £196,000 for charity and organised more than 300 events!

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There are three main ways to get involved with RAG…

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Look out for opportunities across the year to raise money for charity and take part in once-in-a-lifetime events! From 13-mile night-rambles in the Peak District to treasure hunts across Europe, RAG gives you the chance to take part in an exciting programme of events, which make a real difference to some amazing causes. Plus look out for ‘Bummit’ – our fundraising hitch-hike committee!

RAG’s ‘Adopt a Charity’ scheme works with clubs, societies and individuals to help you fundraise for charities of your choice. You can also claim back up to 50% of your fundraising for your club or society too! We can help with things like planning, budgeting, marketing, resources and legal stuff. E-mail adoptacharity@sheffieldrag.com

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You can ‘Adopt a Charity’ too and benefit from all the support of the ‘Adopt a Charity’ team on the RAG Committee and x2 full-time staff members. Or you can become a RAG Rep, learn C.V-enhancing events and fundraising skills from our workshops, gain HEAR, make new friends and put on your own fundraising events with groups of like-minded individuals.

Fundraising and Events Skills Workshop Tuesday 30th September, 18.00, Monsal Dale, The Ridge, Ranmoor Village This workshop will focus on creative fundraising and events ideas and are perfect if you’re interested in the events management or charity sector, or even if you just want to make new friends and raise money for good causes! All welcome, no experience required.

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RAG stands for ‘Raising and Giving’ – we’re here to support student fundraising and to put on fundraising events and activities that you can’t get anywhere else!

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Tuesday 23 September

D L E I F F E SH TEERING VOLUN Sheffield Volunteering has a world of possibilities for you, right on your doorstep. You’ll get to discover Sheffield, meet like minded people and get that feel good factor!

So if you want to get more out of your degree or you’re just looking for something totally fresh to do with your time, we’re waiting to hear from you.

All activities are free.

No experience is required. Unlike other Give it a Go events you do not need to buy a ticket from the Box Office. Book your place at the Sheffield Volunteering office in the Activities and Sports Zone (Mon to Fri, 10am - 5pm).

BROWSE: WWW.SHEFFIELDVOLUNTEERING.INFO EMAIL: VOLUNTEERING@SHEFFIELD.AC.UK LIKE: SHEFFIELDVOLUNTEERING

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Sheffield Volunteering Welcome Talk

Whether you’re looking to boost your CV, complete your Sheffield Graduate Award or just want to try something new and we can help you achieve this whilst having fun and making new friends. Attend this informal session and talk to our student committee about their experiences of volunteering.

2pm-3pm. No need to book, just drop-into Arts Tower Lecture Theatre 4

Saturday 4th October

Mickley Hall Green Space Adventure

Create a great garden area that the disabled residents of Mickley Hall to enjoy. Help with general maintenance, path clearing/ sweeping, rubbish removal, cutting back overgrown areas, and planting.

10am -4pm. Meet in the Activities and Sports Zone. Sign up before hand in the Volunteering Office.

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Sheffield Students’ Union’s Give it a Go programme is packed full of activities, events and experiences.

Every year thousands of students take part in Give it a Go, and you should too!

BUYING TICKETS Tickets for all activities are on sale at the Students’ Union Box Office (tel: 0114 222 8777) and are available to buy online www.sheffieldsu.com/events Tickets MUST be purchased in ADVANCE and ucards must be shown at the Box Office. You can’t just turn up and pay on the door. Demand for Give it a Go is massive and events can sell out very quickly… please buy your ticket early to avoid disappointment! Unfortunately, all tickets purchased are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged or transferred. If the event organiser cancels the activity, a full refund will be given from the Students’ Union Box Office. Participants will be informed of cancellations via facebook and twitter, and email where possible.

RESIDENCE LIFE CARD If you are first year living in student accommodation, don’t forget to show your Residence Life card when buying tickets at the SU Box Office, you can get a £1 discount off everything you see in this programme above £1.50 Look out for the Residence Life Logo throughout the programme to find activities that are right on your doorstep. www.residencelife.co.uk

GLOBAL GIVE IT A GO Look out for the Students’ Union’s ‘One World’ logo beside any activities that have a global or cultural aspect to it.

WOMEN’S MINIBUS For evening activities in the Students’ Union, the Women’s Minibus will take you home to your door anywhere within a 2-mile radius of the Union. The service runs at half past every hour and tickets cost just £1.50 from the Students’ Union Box Office.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT For information on bus and tram fares in and around Sheffield, visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com

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WOMENS COMMITTEE The Women's Campaign at the University of Sheffield Students' Union consists of the Women's Officer and the Women's Committee. Together they work to make your student experience free from discrimination and sexism, alongside the other Liberation Campaigns. Look out for the Women’s Committee logo to see events just for selfdefining women.

SPRING WATCH Look out for the Students’ Union Spring Watch logo- it highlights all our activity which celebrate biodiversity.

ROOM LOCATION – Students’ Union All Gallery rooms, the View rooms, Uni Central and the Media Hub are on Level 4 in the Students' Union.

The Raynor Lounge and Bar One are on Level 1 in the Students' Union. Fusion, Foundry and Studio are on Level 2 in the Students’ Union. Coffee Revolution and the Activities & Sports Zone are on Level 3. The Council Chambers, Meeting Room 1, 2 and 3 are in the Octagon Centre, next door to the Students’ Union. No 66 (TV Studio) is situated on Leavygreave Road (opposite the Hicks Building). Goodwin Sports centre is located on Northumberland Road (on your way up to Crookes).

ROOM LOCATION - The Residences The Edge (main reception), Endcliffe Studio, High Tor 1,2,3,4 and 5 are all located at the Endcliffe Student Residences. The Ridge (main reception), Chee Dale, Monsal Dale and Dovedale are all located at the Ranmoor Student Residences.If you are at all unsure where to go in The Edge, Endcliffe or The Ridge, Ranmoor just meet outside the main reception. For a helpful map visit www.sheffield.ac.uk/visitors/ mapsandtravel/university

YOUR GIVE IT A GO… If you have any ideas, suggestions or just general feedback about Give it a Go, email giveitago@sheffield.ac.uk or call into the Activities and Sport Zone.

The Give it a Go sports activities are in partnership with Sport Sheffield.

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