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GIVE IT A GO SPRING PROGRAMME 5TH FEBRUARY - 1ST APRIL THE GIVE IT A GO PROGRAMME IS PACKED FULL OF ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES JUST FOR STUDENTS, SO WHY NOT JOIN IN THE FUN?! ALL ACTIVITIES ARE RUN AT A BEGINNER'S LEVEL SO IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU HAVEN’T TRIED THE ACTIVITY BEFORE. THERE’S NO STRINGS ATTACHED, JUST PAY AND PLAY.
1. CHOOSE AN ACTIVITY YOU WANT TO DO 2. BUY YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE FROM THE STUDENTS’ UNION BOX OFFICE OR ONLINE WWW.SHEFFIELDSU.COM/EVENTS 3. TURN UP ON THE DAY WITH YOUR TICKET AND ‘GIVE IT A GO’
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CONTENTS WEEKLY TIME TABLE MAP SPORTS CREATIVE MUSIC & DANCE MIND, BODY & SOUL OTHER FUN STUFF SKILLS & TRAINING
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LANGUAGES DAY TRIPS VOLUNTEERING FUNDRAISING SU ELECTIONS ADDITIONAL INFO
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WEEK BEGINNING
If you are living in University Managed Accommodation, you can get a £2 discount off everything you see in this programme above £2.50, and on our day trips you get a massive £5 off! To get this discount, show your Residence Life card at the Box Office when you buy your ticket.
The Give it a Go Sping programme is your chance to try out lots of different events and activities here at the Students’ Union that range from society sessions, sports, local attraction visits and day trips. There is really something for everyone!
Look out for the Residence Life Logo throughout the programme to find activities that are right on your doorstep.
WWW.SHEFFIELDSU.COM /GIVEITAGO
THURSDAY MONDAY
TUESDAY
- ZUMBA - GROUP RUN - HENNA - BLUES BAND - BOXING - TAEKWONDO - SELF DEFENCE KUNG FU
- AIKIDO - PILATES - SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE - ASHTANGA YOGA - BIG BAND - INTERACTIVE CULINARY SESSIONS
- POLE FITNESS -BODY LANGUAGE SKILLS - GROUP RUN - DREAMCATCHER MAKING - TAEKWONDO - IRISH DANCING - SPANISH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - BLUES BAND - JIU JITSU
- AIKIDO - GREEK 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - PORTUGUESE 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - VALENTINES HEARTS - SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE - DRAG 101 - BRANDALISM AND SUBVERTISING WORKSHOP - BIG BAND - SHEFFIELD CITY GHOST WALK - INTERACTIVE CULINARY SESSIONS
5TH FEB
12TH FEB
WEDNESDAY - PERFORMING WORKSHOP - FINANCIAL TRADING FOR BEGINNERS - GROUP RUN - THE COOKERY SCHOOL - MIXED SELF DEFENCE CLASS - PILATES - KPOP DANCE - INTRODUCTION TO LITHUANIAN - CIRCUITS - INCOMPLETE COLLABORATION WORKSHOP - HOW TO RUN A CINEMA - CASUAL ICE SKATING - CONCERT BAND - WOMEN’S BOXING - POLE FITNESS - GROUP RUN - THE COOKERY SCHOOL - GOSPEL CHOIR - PLYOMETRICS - CASUAL ICE SKATING - CONCERT BAND - SELF DEFENCE 5 WEEK COURSE - ARTS, CRAFTS AND GAMES - SELF DEFENCE 5 WEEK COURSE
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- ARCHITECTURE TOUR OF SHEFFIELD - FRENCH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - TAI CHI, MEDITATION AND SELF DEFENCE - BOOMWHACKERS ENSEMBLE - ZUMBA - YIN YOGA - HILL SPRINTS - TAEKWONDO - ROCK BAND - GIVE IT A SING - BOXING TRAINING SESSION - SELFCARE HOT CHOC AND BISCUIT DECORATING - FRENCH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - TECHNICAL THEATRE 101 - QUIDDITCH - TAI CHI, MEDITATION AND SELF DEFENCE - BOOMWHACKERS ENSEMBLE - TEMPO RUNNING - TAEKWONDO - ARABIC CLASSES - CHALLAH BAKE - NUTRITION AND HEALTHY EATING - GIVE IT A SING - ROCK BAND - JIU JITSU
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY - OXFORD - PEAKS RUN - MEDIEVAL FIGHTING AND CRAFTING - SEXPRESSION SHEFFIELD - QUIDDITCH - HOW TO RUN A CINEMA
- NEWCASTLE AND ANGEL OF THE NORTH - AIKIDO - SUSTAINABILITY TOUR OF - FRINJE JAZZ ENSEMBLE SHEFFIELD - GOSPEL CHOIR - LADIES’ RUBY UNION - POLE FITNESS - TAEKWONDO - HOW TO RUN A CINEMA - MAHJONG GAMES - HATHA YOGA - BOARD GAMING - SWING DANCE - GREENING UP SHEFFIELD CITY - CAPOEIRA BEGINNER CLASS - SAMBA DRUMMING - HOW TO RUN A CINEMA NOMINATIONS CLOSE
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED - CALLIGRAPHY - FRINJE JAZZ ENSEMBLE - AIKIDO - GOSPEL CHOIR - POLE FITNESS - 24HR FILMMAKING CHALLENGE - WOODHOUSE WASHLAND
- DURHAM AND DURHAM CASTLE - TANGO - KIZOMBA - SALSA - TAEKWONDO - MAHJONG GAMES - BOARD GAMING - CAPOEIRA BEGINNER CLASS - SAMBA DRUMMING
GET YOUR CARD STAMPED FOR EACH GIVE IT A GO DAY TRIP
- WARWICK CASTLE - HOT YOGA - TRY SCUBA DIVING - QUIDDITCH - GOLF - BATIK (WAX) PAINTING
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19TH FEB
26TH FEB
5TH MARCH
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
- SPANISH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - POLE FITNESS - WHERE DOES OUR TECHNOLOGY COME FROM? - SCRATCH ART - TAEKWONDO - ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY - AROMATHERAPY WORKSHOP - BLUES BAND - LIFESAVING SPORT
- GREEK 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - PORTUGUESE 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - INTERACTIVE CULINARY SESSIONS - MALAYSIAN CULTURAL DANCE - SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE - SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE - BIG BAND
- LIFESAVING FIRST AID - THE COOKERY SCHOOL - URDU 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - CASUAL ICE SKATING - CONCERT BAND - FUN ON THE FARM! - FAMILY CRAFT ACTIVITIES
VOTING OPEN - SPANISH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - REIKI WORKSHOP
- GREEK 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - PORTUGUESE 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - INTERACTIVE CULINARY SESSIONS - SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE
- URDU 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - THE COOKERY SCHOOL - CASUAL ICE SKATING - SELF DEFENCE 5 WEEK COURSE
- SPANISH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - CAN MEN BE FEMINISTS?
- GREEK 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - PORTUGUESE 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE - SELF DEFENCE 5 WEEK COURSE
- URDU 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - THE COOKERY SCHOOL - INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE - CASUAL ICE SKATING - ARTS, CRAFTS AND GAMES
- SPANISH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE
- GREEK 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - PORTUGUESE 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - INTERACTIVE CULINARY SESSIONS SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE - HISTORICAL CRIME AND MURDER TOUR - GET ACTIVE ON THE ALLOTMENT
- URDU 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - MINDFULL LIFE SKILLS - CASUAL ICE SKATING - SELF DEFENCE 5 WEEK COURSE
- PALMISTRY
- SIGN LANGUAGE 5 WEEK COURSE - EASTER CARDS
- URDU 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - CASUAL ICE SKATING
- INTENSIVE ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE
- INTENSIVE ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE
- INTENSIVE ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE - CASUAL ICE SKATING - BICESTER VILLAGE SHOPPING
12TH MARCH
19TH MARCH EASTER VACATION
TUESDAY
26TH MARCH
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
- HOW TO RUN A CINEMA - HOLISTIC FACE MASSAGE - FENCING
- CAMBRIDGE - HORROR PROSTHETICS MAKING - BOARD GAMING - CAPOEIRA BEGINNER CLASS
- IRONBRIDGE MUSEUMS
- TAROT CARD READING - 10 HOUR JAPANESE COURSE -REFUGEE CONVERSATION CLUB
- LIVERPOOL - REGGAETON - EMERGENCY FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE - BACHATA - MAHJONG GAMES - CAPOEIRA BEGINNER CLASS
- SHAKESPEARE'S HOUSES - LIGHTING AND CINEMATOGRAPHY - GIVE RUNNERS A BOOST
- FRENCH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - ARABIC CLASSES
- 10 HOUR JAPANESE COURSE - HOW TO RUN A CINEMA
- ROBIN HOODS BAY AND WHITBY - GERMAN BEGINNERS WEEKEND COURSE - CAPOEIRA BEGINNER CLASS - GET ON YOU BIKE WITH SUSTRAN
- HARROGATE DAY TRIP - GERMAN BEGINNERS WEEKEND COURSE - SUPPORT ON A SUNDAY
- BEYONCE DANCE CLASS - ARABIC CLASSES
- 10 HOUR JAPANESE COURSE - GIVE IT A SPIN WITH DJ SOC
- BUXTON AND POOLES CAVERN - HARRY POTTER STUDIOS - MAHJONG GAMES TOUR LONDON - SUPPORT ON A SUNDAY
- 10 HOUR JAPANESE COURSE
- BATH - CASTLE HOWARD AND YORK - YOGA BY CANDLELIGHT - BOCCIA TIME KEEPERS - WHINFELL QUARRY GARDENS - HADRIANS WALL AND CARLISLE - BEEHIVE CHECKS
- FRENCH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - POUND FIT - BUNTING AND ROOM DECORATING - BOOMWHACKERS ENSEMBLE - MODEL UNITED NATIONS WORKSHOP - ARABIC CLASSES - SWEDISH BACK MASSAGE - AN INTRODUCTION TO EGYPTIAN CULTURE - GIVE IT A SING - ROCK BAND VOTING CLOSES AND OFFICER ELECTIONS RESULTS NIGHT - FRENCH 5 WEEK LANGUAGE COURSE - ARABIC CLASSES - GIVE IT A SING
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Box Office Coffee Revolution Green Space Grill & Go Jobshop New Leaf Our Sheffield Our Shop Plaza Proper Pasty property with US
Santander Student Advice Centre Student Services Information Desk (SSiD) Welcome Desk Level 2 Auditorium Foundry, Studio, Fusion Interval Cafe Bar Level 1 Bar One
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Friendly Peak District walks throughout the year, Saturdays and Sundays, £2 for non members Contact: suwc@sheffield.ac.uk Website: suwc.co.uk
FRIDAY
Our second Glow sport event will take place on Friday 9th March in the Octagon, £3pp. See facebook/socialsportuos for details
BOOKIN AVAILA G B DAYS B LE 6 EFORE SESSIO N!
WOMEN’S ONLY SWIM 4-5PM
FUTSAL 3:30-4:30PM
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2.30-3:30PM
OUTDOOR BOUDERING* 2PM
DODGEBALL 1.30-2:30PM
MIXED INDOOR CRICKET 10.30AM-12PM
SPIKEBALL 10.30AM-12PM
MOUNTAIN BIKING 10AM
LEARN TO CYCLE 9AM-12PM
PARKRUN 8:30AM
SATURDAY
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Check out our social media and web pages for more activities, such as glow in the dark events
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PLUS MUCH MORE...
MEN’S FOOTBALL 4-5PM
BADMINTON 1-3PM
HANDBALL 12-1PM
ARCHERY 11AM-1PM
SAFE CITY CYCLING 10.30
MEN’S BASKETBALL 10AM-12PM
SUNDAY
* Please note this session alternates between Thursday and Saturday. Check online booking for details ** Please note this session takes place every other week only, see online booking for details
The Edge Reception - Free sports equipment and tennis use Student Union Welcome Desk - Free sports equipment and table tennis use Interval Cafe - Free table tennis use Present your U-Card to borrow equipment
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GYMFIT** 7.30 - 8.30PM
BOULDERING 7.20-10PM
SQUASH 7.20-9.20PM
SWIMMING 6-8PM
SPORT EVERYWHERE
YOGA 8.15-9.15PM
YOGA 7.30-8.30PM
WOMEN’S BOXING FITNESS 7-8PM ZUMBA 7.30-8.30PM
FITNESS CLASS 7-8PM WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL 6.30-7.30PM
WOMEN’S TABLE TENNIS SELF DEFENCE 6-7.30PM 6-7PM
MEN’S FOOTBALL 6-7PM
TOUCH RUGBY 6-7PM
BOULDERING 6-7.20PM
ROWING FITNESS 5-6PM SPINNING 5.30-6.30PM
VOLLEYBALL 5-6PM
ULTIMATE FRISBEE 5-6PM
CASUAL SWIMMING 4-5PM
BOOTCAMP 4:30-5:30PM
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL 4-5PM NETBALL 4-5PM
OUTDOOR BOULDERING* 10AM
THURSDAY
RUNNING 3PM
SQUASH & RACKETBALL 2.40-4.00PM
WEDNESDAY
GLOW IN THE DARK EVENT
YOGA 8.30-9.30PM
MINDFULNESS 7:30-8:30PM
WALKING CLUB
EQUIP P R OV M E N T IDED!
ZUMBA 7-8PM
MINDFULNESS 7:30-8:30PM
HIGH INTENSITY FITNESS 7.15-8.15PM
HOCKEY 7-8PM
PILATES 7:30-8:30PM
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‘SABRE-LITE’ FENCING 6-7PM
BOXING FITNESS 7-8PM
LACROSSE 6-7PM
QUIDDITCH 5-6PM
SQUASH & RACKETBALL 4.40-6.00PM
YOGA 7-8PM
TUESDAY LEARN TO CYCLE 5-8PM
MONDAY RESIDENCE GYM 9-11AM
Weekly sessions during term time, starting from Monday 5th February 2018
Sports
5TH FEBRUARY
7TH FEBRUARY
Group Run
Mixed Self Defence Class
6-7PM 50P MEET OUTSIDE THE EDGE
Sports Get involved with Sport at Your SU! Many of our Give it a Go Sports are run by Sports clubs that are active at Sport Sheffield. All our sessions are designed for total beginners, so it doesn’t matter if you haven’t tried the activity before. Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance! For the full list of Sport sessions, locations, terms and conditions, and to buy tickets please visit:
5-7PM £3.50 STUDIO
5TH FEBRUARY
7TH FEBRUARY
Taekwondo
Circuits
6-8PM £3 STEPHENSON HALL
6-7PM £1 ACTIVITY ROOM 2 @ GOODWIN
GIALG
5TH FEBRUARY
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Boxing
Casual Ice Skating
6TH FEBRUARY
7TH FEBRUARY
Aikido
Women’s Boxing
7TH FEBRUARY
8TH FEBRUARY
Group Run
Hill Sprints
8-9PM £2.50 ACTIVITY ROOM 2 @ GOODWIN
7.10 - 9.30PM FREE MEET AT THE IC TRAM STOP
www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-sport or go to the SU Box Office.
4.30-6.30PM £4 OR TWO TICKETS FOR £5 MEET OUTSIDE BAR ONE
8-9PM £2.50 ACTIVITY ROOM 2 @ GOODWIN
More many more events online www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago
For all tickets and activity listings Giveitagoshef sugiveitago SUGiveitaGo giveitago@sheffield.ac.uk
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4-5PM 50P MEET OUTSIDE THE EDGE
6-7PM £1 GOODWIN SPORTS HALL RECEPTION
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Sports GIALG
8TH FEBRUARY
12TH FEBRUARY
14TH FEBRUARY
18TH FEBRUARY
Taekwondo
Group Run
Plyometrics
Try Scuba Diving
12TH FEBRUARY
15TH FEBRUARY
18TH FEBRUARY
Taekwondo
Jiu Jitsu
Golf
12TH FEBRUARY
15TH FEBRUARY
19TH FEBRUARY
Jiu Jitsu
Tempo Running
Taekwondo
6-8PM £3 STEPHENSON HALL
8TH FEBRUARY
Boxing Training Session
8-9PM £2.50 ACTIVITY ROOM 2 @ GOODWIN
9TH FEBRUARY
Aikido
4.30-7PM £4 OR TWO TICKETS FOR £5 MEET OUTSIDE BAR ONE
GIALG
6-7PM 50P MEET OUTSIDE THE EDGE
6-8PM £3 STEPHENSON HALL
8-10pm £3 ACTIVITY ROOM 1 @ GOODWIN
13TH FEBRUARY
6-7PM £1 ACTIVITY ROOM 2 @ GOODWIN
8-10PM £3 ACTIVITY ROOM 1 @ GOODWIN
6-7PM £1 MEET AT THE SPORTSHALL ENTRANCE @ GOODWIN
11.30AM OR 12PM OR 12.30PM OR 1PM, £5 SEE TICKET FOR LOCATION
5-7pm £5 MEET OUTSIDE BAR ONE
6-8PM £3 STEPHENSON HALL
GIALG
15TH FEBRUARY
19TH FEBRUARY
4.30-6.30PM £4 OR TWO TICKETS FOR £5 MEET OUTSIDE BAR ONE
Taekwondo
Lifesaving Sport Pool Session
10TH FEBRUARY
14TH FEBRUARY
16TH FEBRUARY
21ST FEBRUARY
Taekwondo
Group Run
Aikido
Lifesaving First Aid
10TH FEBRUARY
Ladies Rugby Union Taster Session 11.30am - 2pm, Free MEET OUTSIDE BROOMHILL COSTA OR SU
1-4PM £3 STEPHENSON HALL
11TH FEBRUARY
Run in the Peaks 10AM - 1PM £1 MEET OUTSIDE THE EDGE
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Aikido
4-5PM 50P MEET OUTSIDE THE EDGE
14TH FEB - 14TH MARCH
Self Defence 5 Week Course 5-7PM £15 STUDIO
6-8pm £3 STEPHENSON HALL
4.30-7PM £4 OR TWO TICKETS FOR £5 MEET OUTSIDE BAR ONE
8 - 9.45PM, FREE GOODWIN POOL
2-4PM £2 VIEW ROOM 6
17TH FEBRUARY
23RD FEBRUARY
Taekwondo
Fencing
1-4PM £3 STEPHENSON HALL
7-9PM £5 HIGH TOR 2 @ THE EDGE
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Creative
5TH FEBRUARY
19TH FEBRUARY
Inai a.k.a Henna
Scratch Art
6-8PM £5 VIEW ROOM 5 & 6
Creative Creative
All of our Creative sessions are suitable for absolute beginners! Try your hand at something arty while at Sheffield and at the same time get to know the Student Groups who run the sessions. Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance. For the full list of Creative sessions, locations, terms and conditions, and to buy tickets please visit: www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-creative or go to the SU Box Office.
12TH FEBRUARY
Dreamcatcher Making 6-8PM £5 VIEW ROOM 5 & 6
13TH FEBRUARY
Valentines Hearts Making 5:30-7:30PM £1 ACTIVITIES ZONE
6-8PM £5 VIEW ROOM 5 & 6
19TH FEBRUARY
Arabic Calligraphy 6-8PM £2 OCTAGON MEETING ROOM 2
22ND FEBRUARY
Bunting & Room Decorating 5:30 -7:30PM £2 HIGH TOR 3 @ THE EDGE
15TH FEBRUARY
24TH FEBRUARY
Calligraphy Writing
Horror Prosthetics Making
5-7PM £2 VIEW ROOM 6
1 - 4PM £5 VIEW ROOM 6
More many more events online www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago
For all tickets and activity listings Giveitagoshef sugiveitago SUGiveitaGo giveitago@sheffield.ac.uk
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18TH FEBRUARY
Indonesian Batik (Wax) Painting 2-4PM £2.50 FUSION
20TH MARCH
Easter Cards 5:30 - 7:30PM £1 ACTIVITIES ZONE
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Music & Dance GIALG
4TH FEBRUARY
7TH FEBRUARY
Angklung Playing
Concert Band
GIALG
GIALG
2-3PM £1 VIEW ROOM 4
Music & Dance Music & Dance
All our ouf Music and Dance activities are suitable for beginners, giving you the opportunity to try something new or have a go at something you’ve not done in a while. Most of the events are run by Societies here in Sheffield, giving you the chance to try with Give it a Go first and then if you like it, go on and join the group. Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance. For the full list of Music and Dance sessions, locations, terms and conditions, and to buy tickets please visit:
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
5TH FEBRUARY
8TH FEBRUARY
Zumba
Boomwhackers Ensemble
5.45-7PM £4 KING EDWARDS SCHOOL
6-7PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
GIALG
5TH FEBRUARY
8TH FEBRUARY
Blues Band
Zumba
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
GIALG
5.45-7PM £4 KING EDWARDS SCHOOL
GIALG
6TH FEBRUARY
8TH FEBRUARY
Saxophone Ensemble
Rock Band
6-7PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-musicanddance or go to the SU Box Office. GIALG
GIALG
6TH FEBRUARY
8TH FEBRUARY
Big Band
Give it a Sing!
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE DAINTON BUILDING LT1
More many more events online www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago
For all tickets and activity listings Giveitagoshef sugiveitago SUGiveitaGo giveitago@sheffield.ac.uk
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GIALG
7TH FEBRUARY
9TH FEBRUARY
Kpop Dance
FriNJE Jazz Ensemble
5.30 - 7PM £3 NO. 66 TV STUDIO
5-7PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
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Music & Dance
9TH FEBRUARY
12TH FEBRUARY
Gospel Choir
Irish Dancing
5.30 - 6.30PM £4 RICHARD ROBERTS AUDITORIUM
7-8PM £3.50 HIGH TOR 5 @ THE EDGE
GIALG
14TH FEBRUARY
16TH FEBRUARY
Concert Band
Pole Fitness
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
5.30-7PM £5 MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
GIALG
9TH FEBRUARY
12TH FEBRUARY
15TH FEBRUARY
17TH FEBRUARY
Pole Fitness
Blues Band
Boomwhackers Ensemble
Tango
5.30-7PM £5 MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
GIALG
6-7PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
11AM - 12PM 50P NO. 66 TV STUDIO
GIALG
9TH FEBRUARY
13TH FEBRUARY
15TH FEBRUARY
17TH FEBRUARY
Swing Dance
Saxophone Ensemble
Rock Band
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
Kizomba
6-7PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
GIALG
GIALG
7.30 - 9.30PM £5 HIGH TOR 1 @ THE EDGE
10TH FEBRUARY
Capoeira Beginner Class
13TH FEBRUARY
15TH FEBRUARY
Big Band
Give it a Sing!
12-1PM 50P NO. 66 TV STUDIO
17TH FEBRUARY
Salsa
1-2PM 50P FOUNDRY
3-5PM £3 ACTIVITY ROOM 1 @ GOODWIN
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE
10TH FEBRUARY
14TH FEBRUARY
16TH FEBRUARY
Samba Drumming
Pole Fitness
FriNJE Jazz Ensemble
Capoeira Beginner Classes
5-7PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
3-5PM £3 ACTIVITY ROOM 1 @ GOODWIN
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE DAINTON BUILDING LT1
GIALG
3-5PM £4 HIGH TOR 1 @ THE EDGE
12.30-2PM £5 MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
17TH FEBRUARY
12TH FEBRUARY
14TH FEBRUARY
16TH FEBRUARY
17TH FEBRUARY
Pole Fitness
Gospel Choir
Gospel Choir
Samba Drumming
2.30-4PM £5 MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
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5.30 - 6.30PM £4 RICHARD ROBERTS AUDITORIUM
5.30 - 6.30PM £4 RICHARD ROBERTS AUDITORIUM
3-5PM £4 HIGH TOR 1 @ THE EDGE
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Music & Dance
19TH FEBRUARY
22ND FEBRUARY
Pole Fitness
Pound Fit
2.30-4PM £5 MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
GIALG
4.15 - 5.15PM £3.50 NO. 66 TV STUDIO
GIALG
19TH FEBRUARY
22ND FEBRUARY
Blues Band
Boomwhackers Ensemble
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
6-7PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
GIALG
20TH FEBRUARY
Malaysian Cultural Dance
22ND FEBRUARY
Rock Band
5-7PM £2 DIAMOND WORKROOM 2
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
GIALG
GIALG
20TH FEBRUARY
Saxophone Ensemble
6-7PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
GIALG
20TH FEBRUARY
Big Band
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
GIALG
22ND FEBRUARY
Give it a Sing!
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE DAINTON BUILDING LT 1
24TH FEBRUARY
Capoeira Beginner Class
3-5PM £3 ACTIVITY ROOM 1 @ GOODWIN
GIALG
21ST FEBRUARY
1ST MARCH
Concert Band
Give it a Sing!
7.30 - 9.30PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
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7.30 - 9.30PM FREE DAINTON BUILDING LT1
3RD MARCH
Reggaeton
10 - 11AM 50P NO. 66 TV STUDIO
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3RD MARCH
Bachata
11AM - 12PM 50P NO. 66 TV STUDIO
3RD MARCH
Capoeira Beginner Class 3-5PM £3 ACTIVITY ROOM 1 @ GOODWIN
10TH MARCH
Capoeira Beginner Class 3-5PM £3 ACTIVITY ROOM 1 @ GOODWIN
15TH MARCH
Beyonce Dance Class 4.30 - 6PM £3 NO. 66 TV STUDIO
16TH MARCH
Give it a Spin with DJ Soc 5-8PM £5 RAYMOR LOUNGE
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Mind, Body & Soul
5TH FEBRUARY
Self-Defence Kung Fu 4-5PM £2.50 FOUNDRY
Mind, Body Mind, Body & Soul & Soul All of our events and activities in the Mind, Body and Soul section are here to aid your wellbeing. Wellbeing can be physical and mental, and we have put together a selection of events to help both areas. Many of these activities are run by our Student Groups, so it is great way to get to know new people. Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance.
6TH FEBRUARY
Pilates
6-7PM £2.50 STUDIO
9TH FEBRUARY
Hatha Yoga
7 - 8PM £3 ENDCLIFFE STUDIO
12TH FEBRUARY
Body Language Skills 5.30 - 7.30PM £2.50 GALLERY ROOM 3
6TH FEBRUARY
15TH FEBRUARY
Ashtanga Yoga
Tai Chi, Meditation and Self Defence
7.15-8.15PM £2.50 STUDIO
5.15 - 6.15PM £2.50 BROOKHILL HALL
For the full list of: Mind, Body and Soul sessions; locations; terms and conditions; and to buy tickets please visit: www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-mindandbody or go to the SU Box Office.
7TH FEBRUARY
15TH FEBRUARY
Pilates
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
5.15-6.15PM £2.50 FOUNDRY
6.30 - 8.30PM £2.50 MONSAL DALE @ THE RIDGE
8TH FEBRUARY
18TH FEBRUARY
Tai Chi, Meditation and Self Defence
Hot Yoga
8TH FEBRUARY
19TH FEBRUARY
Yin Yoga
Aromatherapy Skills Workshop
5.15 - 6.15PM £2.50 BROOKHILL HALL
11AM - 12.30PM £9 MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
More many more events online www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago
For all tickets and activity listings Giveitagoshef sugiveitago SUGiveitaGo giveitago@sheffield.ac.uk
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6-7PM £3 ENDCLIFFE STUDIO
6.30-8.30PM £2.50 GALLERY ROOM 3
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Mind, Body & Soul
22ND FEBRUARY
Learn Swedish Back Massage 6.30 - 8.30PM £2.50 GALLERY ROOM 3
23RD FEBRUARY
Learn Holistic Face Massage
I G AV E IT A GO
6.30 - 8.30PM £2.50 HIGH TOR 4 @ THE EDGE
26TH FEBRUARY
Reiki Workshop 6.30-8.30PM £2.50 GALLERY ROOM 3
2ND MARCH
Tarot Card Reading 5-7PM £2.50 GALLERY ROOM 3
19TH MARCH
Learn Palmistry 7TH MARCH
6.30 - 8.30PM £2.50 MONSAL DALE @ THE RIDGE
Learn Indian Head Massage 6.30 - 8.30PM £2.50 HIGH TOR 4 @ THE EDGE
24TH MARCH
Yoga by Candlelight for Earth Day 14TH MARCH
Mindful Life Skills Workshop 5-7PM £2.50 GALLERY ROOM 3
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8.30 - 9.30PM FREE SEE TICKET FOR LOCATION
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Other Fun Stuff
3RD FEBRUARY
Board Gaming 2-6PM £1.50 INTERVAL BAR
Other fun stuff Other Fun Stuff
A category for those wonderful activities that really do have something for everyone, and many of these sessions are run by Societies. Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance. For the full list of: the Other Fun Stuff sessions; locations; terms and conditions; and to buy tickets please visit: www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-otherfunstuff or go to the SU Box Office.
8TH FEBRUARY
Selfcare Hot Choc & Biscuits Decorating 5-7PM £1 ACTIVITIES ZONE
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2-4PM £4 MEET ON THE TOWN HALL STEPS
10TH FEBRUARY
Sustainability Tour of Sheffield 11AM - 4PM FREE MEET OUTSIDE THE SU
GIALG
7TH FEBRUARY
10TH FEBRUARY
Performing Workshop
Mahjong Games
2-4PM FREE ENDCLIFFE STUDIO
2 - 5PM £1 GALLERY ROOM 4
GIALG
7TH FEBRUARY
10TH FEBRUARY
InComplete Collab Workshop
Board Gaming
7TH FEBRUARY 9TH FEBRUARY 10TH FEBRUARY 11TH FEBRUARY 23RD FEBRUARY 9TH MARCH
www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago
Architecture Tour of Sheffield
GIALG
6-8PM FREE DRAMA STUDIO ROOM 2
More many more events online
8TH FEBRUARY
How to Run a Cinema: Front of House/Projectionist 6.15 - 8PM £3 NELSON MANDELA AUDITORIUM
2-6PM £1.50 INTERVAL BAR
11TH FEBRUARY
Medieval Fighting and Crafting 12-4PM £3 NO. 66 TV STUDIO
11TH FEBRUARY
Sexpression Sheffield Workshop 1-3PM £1.50 HIGH TOR 3 @ THE EDGE
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Other Fun Stuff
11TH FEBRUARY
15TH FEBRUARY
22ND FEBRUARY
Quidditch
Challah Bake
An Introduction to Egyptian Culture
2.15 - 4PM £2 MEET AT THE SU WELCOME DESK
6.30 - 8PM £3.50 OCTAGON MEETING ROOM 1
7-9.30PM £3 BRASS FOUNDERS ACCOMMODATION
13TH FEBRUARY
17TH FEBRUARY
24TH FEBRUARY
Drag 101
Mahjong Games
Board Gaming
6-7PM £6 VIEW ROOM 6
2-5PM £1 OCTAGON MEETING ROOM 2
2-6PM £1.50 INTERVAL
13TH MARCH
Historical Crime & Murder Tour
7.30 - 10PM £4 MEET IN FRONT OF SHEFFIELD CATHEDRAL
17TH MARCH
Mahjong Games 2-5PM £1 GALLERY ROOM 4
GIALG
13TH FEBRUARY
17TH FEBRUARY
Brandalism & SubvertisingWorkshop
Board Gaming
6-7.30PM FREE GALLERY TERRACE
13TH FEBRUARY
Sheffield City Ghost Walk
7.30 - 10PM £4 MEET ON THE TOWN HALL STEPS
GIALG
2-6PM £1.50 INTERVAL BAR
Quidditch
2.15 - 4PM £2 MEET AT THE SU WELCOME DESK
Technical Theatre 101
Where does our Tech Come From?
Quidditch
4.45-6PM £2 MEET AT THE SU WELCOME DESK
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2-5PM £1 ACTIVITIES ZONE
Beehive Checks
12-1.30PM £4 MEET AT BOTANICAL GARDENS ENTRANCE
5TH MARCH
Can Men be Feminists? Workshop 7.30 - 9PM FREE GALLERY PRESENTATION AREA
GIALG
19TH FEBRUARY
15TH FEBRUARY
Mahjong Games
31ST MARCH
GIALG
18TH FEBRUARY
15TH FEBRUARY
2-5PM FREE DRAMA STUDIO
3RD MARCH
5-7PM FREE OCTAGON COUNCIL CHAMBERS
22ND FEBRUARY
Model United Nations Workshop 6-8PM £1 HICKS BUILDING F28
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Skills & Training
Skills & Training Skills & Training
Some of the training sessions listed below can count towards your HEAR but all of them can give you transferable skills to pop onto your CV! Some of the sessions are student led, so a great opportunity to learn a new skill and make a few new friends at the same time! Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance. For the full list of: Skills and Training sessions; locations; terms and conditions; and to buy tickets please visit:
7TH FEBRUARY
16TH FEBRUARY
Financial Trading for Beginners
24 Hour Filmmaking Challenge
3-4.30PM £3 HICKS, G25
7PM £3 GALLERY ROOM 3
www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-skills or go to the SU Box Office. TUESDAYS FROM 6TH FEB - 13TH MARCH
Interactive Culinary Sessions with Inox Dine 6 - 7.30/8PM £7.50 A SESSION INOX DINE
3RD MARCH
Emergency First Aid in the Workplace 10AM - 4.30PM £40 GALLERY ROOM 4
4TH MARCH
Lighting and Cinematography
More many more events online
WEDNESDAYS FROM 7TH FEB - 7TH MARCH
For all tickets and activity listings
The Cookery School
www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago
Giveitagoshef sugiveitago SUGiveitaGo giveitago@sheffield.ac.uk
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2-5PM £3 GALLERY ROOM 3
4.45 -7PM £5 A SESSION UNI CENTRAL
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Languages 8TH FEB - 8TH MARCH
Beginner French 5 Week Course 4.30 - 6.30PM WAS £22.50 NOW £17.50 GALLERY ROOM 4
Languages Languages
Our language courses are a great way to gain additional qualifications whilst you are at University, many of them can count towards your HEAR! Native tutors are hired by us to teach you beginner languages in as little as 5 weeks! For all the language courses in red, there is £5 off the RRP price thanks to Santander Universities . The courses in grey are society led courses. Don’t forget to buy your ticket in advance. For the full list of: Language Courses; locations; terms and conditions; and to buy tickets please visit: www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago-languages or go to the SU Box Office.
12TH FEB- 12TH MARCH
Beginner Spanish 5 Week Course 7-9PM WAS £22.50 NOW £17.50 GALLERY ROOM 4
13TH FEB - 13TH MARCH
Beginner Greek 5 Week Course 5-7PM WAS £22.50 NOW £17.50 GALLERY ROOM 4
2ND - 23RD MARCH
10 Hour Beginner Japanese Course 5-7.30PM WAS £22.50 NOW £17.50 MONSAL DALE @ THE RIDGE
10TH - 11TH MARCH
German Beginners Weekend Course 10AM - 5PM WAS £30 NOW £25 HIGH TOR 4 @ THE EDGE
26TH - 28TH MARCH
Intensive Italian - Easter Course 12PM - 5PM WAS £40 NOW £35 GALLERY ROOM 4
13TH FEB - 13TH MARCH
Beginner Portuguese 5 Week Course 5-7PM WAS £22.50 NOW £17.50 OCTAGON MEETING ROOM 4
20TH FEB - 20TH MARCH
Sign Language 5 Week Course
More many more events online
6.30 - 8.30PM WAS £22.50 NOW £17.50 HIGH TOR 3 @ THE EDGE
7TH FEBRUARY
Introduction to Lithuanian 6-7PM £2 GALLERY ROOM 3
www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago
For all tickets and activity listings Giveitagoshef sugiveitago SUGiveitaGo giveitago@sheffield.ac.uk
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21ST FEB - 21ST MARCH
Beginner Community Urdu 5 Week Course 7-9PM WAS £22.50 NOW £17.50 GALLERY ROOM 4
15TH FEB - 15TH MARCH
Weekly Arabic Classes 6-8PM £4 PER WEEK HICKS, HI - F20
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Day Trips
Day Trips Day Trips
Who doesn’t love a trip away each weekend?! Not only do you get private return coach travel with Give it a Go Day Trips, but you also get a dedicated member of Team Give it a Go on hand all day, and a printed itinerary of the best picks of the location. Some of our trips also have the option to add on a walking tour (look for the footsteps icon), you can add the Walking Tour to your travel ticket for an additional fee at Point of Sale.. Live in the Residences? Get £5 discount off all Day Trips with Give it a Go, just show your fob when you buy at the Box Office or receive your discount automatically online. And look out for our Family Friendly icon to find trips suitable for you and your young ones. Family tickets are available for a small discount. Just ask at the Box Office
3RD MARCH
Liverpool 8AM - 5.30PM £23
4TH MARCH
Shakespeare’s Houses 8AM - 5PM £40
10TH MARCH 10TH FEBRUARY
Newcastle and Angel of the North 8AM - 5PM £22
18TH FEBRUARY
Warwick Castle 8AM - 5PM £32
Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby 8AM - 6PM £22
11TH MARCH 11TH FEBRUARY
24TH FEBRUARY
Oxford
Cambridge 8AM - 5.30PM £23
8AM - 5PM £23
Harrogate Day Trip 8AM - 5PM £15
17TH MARCH 17TH FEBRUARY
25TH FEBRUARY
Durham and Durham Castle
Ironbride Museums
8AM - 5.30PM £25
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Buxton and Poole’s Cavern 10AM - 4PM £25
18TH MARCH
Harry Potter Studio Tours London 8AM - 5PM £65
24TH MARCH
Bath
7AM - 5PM £25
25TH MARCH
Castle Howard and York 8AM - 5PM £30
28TH MARCH
Bicester Village Shopping Outlet 8AM - 5.30PM £20
8AM - 4.30PM £35
More many more events online www.sheffieldsu.com/giveitago
For all tickets and activity listings Giveitagoshef sugiveitago SUGiveitaGo giveitago@sheffield.ac.uk
31ST MARCH
Hadrian's Wall and Carlisle 7.30AM - 5.30PM £40
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FAMILY FUN DAY
GREENING UP SHEFFIELD CITY
Green City Action are an award-winning environmental charity committed to raising awareness of environmental issues and improving Sheffield’s environment for all. Get stuck in and help out on the community allotment - digging, clearing, planting and weeding! Friday 9th February, 10am - 3pm
Sheffield Volunteering has projects all across Sheffield. From taking part in activities on your doorstep to exploring the wild and wonderful Peak District, you can experience amazing things by volunteering. Our Give it a Go volunteering days are the best way to give volunteering a try. Each activity is designed as a taster day, enabling you to try something new and gain new skills. They are perfect with friends and a great way to meet like-minded people. All activities including transport are free. For all our volunteering, no experience is required. You do not need to buy a ticket from the Box Office, instead book your place in the Sheffield Volunteering office in your Sheffield Students' Union. (Mon to Fri, 10am - 5pm) 3838
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ARTS, CRAFTS AND GAMES
Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind provides opportunity, support, friendship and services to blind and partially sighted people in Sheffield. Volunteers will assist clients’ participation in a range of activities and entertainment, including a variety of craft activities, games and word puzzles. Wednesday 14th February and Wednesday 7th March, 9.40am - 2.20pm
WOODHOUSE WASHLANDS
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust is the biggest voluntary sector nature conservation and environmental regeneration organisation in South Yorkshire, working to protect and enhance the environment. Help look after the fantastic nature reserves, get some healthy exercise and meet some wonderful people! Friday 16th February, 9am - 4pm
FUN ON THE FARM!
Spring into action at Whirlow Hall Farm for their Lambing Open Day! Help with children’s activities including arts and crafts activities, running food stalls, stewarding in the car park and serving refreshments to customers. If you’re lucky you might get to see a lamb being born! Wednesday 21st February, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Be part of the team and help out with our holiday creative craft activities for kids and families at the inspiring Sheffield Manor Lodge - a local treasure with a Tudor turret house and grounds, farm, wildflower meadows and cafe. Wednesday 21st February, 10am - 4pm
REFUGEE CONVERSATION CLUB
Spend an afternoon meeting new people at this friendly conversation club. Chat to refugees and asylum seekers who are looking to improve their English and learn a bit more about British culture. This is an amazing opportunity to get to know people from across the world. Friday 2nd March, 1pm – 4.30pm
GIVE RUNNERS A BOOST!
Join the Cavendish Cancer Care team marshalling the running event “Sheffield Together 2018” in Ecclesall Woods. Help set up the route and cheer on the runners to help raise money for this fantastic cause, which supports local people and their families who are living with cancer. Sunday 4th March, 9.30am - 2.30pm
GET ON YOUR BIKE WITH SUSTRANS!
GET ACTIVE ON THE ALLOTMENT!
The Refugee Council offers a helping hand to support and empower refugees and asylum seekers to rebuild their lives. Volunteers will work alongside clients, clearing and preparing the allotment ready for planting, so that it blossoms like the people the Refugee Council support. Tuesday 13th March, 8.30am - 3pm
BOCCIA TIME KEEPERS
Want to find out more about a unique Paralympic sport? Get involved and support the deliverance of the Boccia National Championships as a Time Keeper and find out what really makes the athletes tick! Full training will be provided. Saturday 24th March, 8.30am - 5.30pm
WHINFELL QUARRY GARDENS
Step back in time and into Spring, hidden Victorian garden. There will be a variety of gardening tasks for your green fingers, including path clearing, pruning and general tidying, to get the gardens ready for spring and accessible to all visitors. Saturday 24th March, 9am - 12.45pm
Help Sustrans create happier, healthier communities and a better environment for us all. Volunteers will cycle along the National Cycle Network and gain an insight into developing new routes, maintenance and biodiversity and being a Wildlife champion. Having your own bike is preferred but not essential. Saturday 10th March, 10am - 3pm
SUPPORT ON A SUNDAY
The Sunday Centre provides a friendly shelter for the homeless, isolated and vulnerable people, where they can have refreshments and a hot meal in the city centre on a Sunday. There is a role for everyone - preparations in the kitchen, serving, or greeting people as they arrive.
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STUDENT FUNDRAISING
e Takrt pa ur BIG BUMMIT TO SPLIT in onts TRIP 1: 26TH OF MARCH- 3RD OF APRIL TRIP 2: 28TH OF MARCH- 5TH OF APRIL eve £75 PER TICKET, MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP £250 Get involved in the biggest student-led charity hitchhike in the world! During this 9 day adventure, you will travel in teams of 2 or 3 from Sheffield to Split via a mystery half way point (to be revealed at set off), and so many places in between. What better way could you spend your Easter holiday than travelling across Europe with friends, raising money for charity? We'll give you loads of support to help you reach your fundraising target and all money raised will go to great charities local to Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Your ticket includes a hostel, restaurant meal and big night out in Split as well as a hostel and night out in the undisclosed halfway point. On top of this, you will also get an exclusive Bummit T-Shirt and goodie bag! Comprehensive insurance and phone support will be provided throughout the 9-day trip to put your (and your parents) minds at ease. You will also receive a copy of the Bummit Bible; the holy grail of hitchhiking! It's full of tips and information about countries and cities you may visit, as well as translations and useful phrases in every language you might stumble across.
PUT ON YOUR OWN FUNDRAISERS FOR CHARITIES OF YOUR CHOICE (AND RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR CLUB OR SOCIETY AT THE SAME TIME!)
fundraise for charities of your choice. We can help you organise pt ay toyourhelpownyoufundraising events or set up a bake sale or collection permit for you. o d A ar it Sports clubs and societies can also claim back up to 45% of your fundraising for your own club or society account too! We can help with things like Ch planning, budgeting, marketing, resources and legal stuff. E-mail adoptacharity@ RAG’s ‘Adopt a Charity’ scheme works with clubs, societies and committees
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WE’VE MADE SOME BIG CHANGES TO SHEFFIELD RAG THIS YEAR BUT THERE ARE STILL PLENTY OF WAYS FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED! fundraising. Bummit organise two RAG STANDS FOR ‘RAISING for landmark charity hitch-hikes each year. AND GIVING’ – WE’RE HERE Every year we help students raise thousands of pounds for different charities and support TO SUPPORT STUDENT FUNDRAISING AND TO PUT hundreds of student-led events ON FUNDRAISING EVENTS EMAIL: RAG@SHEFFIELD.AC.UK AND ACTIVITIES YOU CAN’T WEB: WWW.SHEFFIELDRAG.COM FACEBOOK: SHEFFIELD RAG’ GET ANYWHERE ELSE! TWITTER: @SHEFFIELDRAG Bummit are a Committee in their own right and are linked to RAG through their passion 40
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We just ask that you give us a minimum of 10 days notice for small events like Bake Sales and if you are interested in organising something bigger and better, whether it be a sponsored cycle, a charity gig or whatever else you can imagine, that you ensure that you get in touch with us at least 6 weeks before your preferred event date. Just email adoptacharity@sheffieldrag.com for more info on how we can help you to turn your fundraising ideas into reality!
WANT TO FUNDRAISE?
RAG REPS & BUMMIT AMBASSADORS
s R ep develop your knowledge and skills? G A R Become a RAG Rep or Bummit it m um Ambassador! With support from our B rs student & committees and staff, you ado s s ba can learn fundraising skills, make new m A friends, and be an integral part of some of Interested in fundraising and want to
our biggest events. PLUS it counts towards your HEAR. E-mail ragreps@sheffieldrag.com Follow Sheffield Rag at Facebook.com/SheffieldRAG for more event announcements and opportunities for you to get involved over the rest of the academic year.
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SU Officer
ELECTIONS 2017-18 WE WILL ALSO BE VOTING FOR:
Where could you take our SU if you were in charge? Find out more about the chance to shape student life as an officer at our FREE ‘Is it for me?’ sessions. This is your chance to make Sheffield SU the best of the best and run to be an SU Officer! Every March all students vote for their new Activities, Sports, Welfare, Education, SU Development, International and Women’s Officers and SU President; this year it could be you! Would you make a great SU Officer or do you have a friend who is passionate about the SU and would make a great leader? Our 8 SU Officers are the leaders of our SU and make sure everything that we do is run by students. It's a full-time 1-year job working to keep Sheffield Students' Union the best in the country and representing our 26,000 strong student community in the union, university, Sheffield and beyond! Anyone can run to be an Officer whether you're a first year undergrad, a final year postgrad or an international Student we want you to get involved! Being an SU Officer is an amazing opportunity to change your life while improving the lives of other students. Recent projects Officers have worked on include trying to improve student housing standards, campaigning against cuts to maintenance grants, lobbying the university to divest from fossil fuels and going to parliament to argue for international students’ rights.
KEY DATES
Nominations Open: 1st January 2018 Nominations Close: 9th February 2018 Training and Support: Sunday 11th – Thursday 15th February 2018 Candidates Announced & Campaigning Starts: Friday 16th February 2018 Hustings: Monday 19th February - Friday 23rd February 2018 Candidate Rest Day: Sunday 25th February 2018 Voting Opens: 10am Monday 26th February 2018 Voting Closes: 5pm Thursday 1st March 2018 Results Announced: From 7pm, Thursday 1st March 2018
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• 2 NEW STUDENT TRUSTEES • 1 REFERENDUM QUESTION
Student Trustees sit on a seventeen member board committed to the successful future of the Students Union. As a trustee you will work closely with the Students’ Union Officers, Senior Leadership Team and the rest of the Trustee Board to deliver our strategic aims, ensuring that we continue to be recognised for the innovation, quality of services and support that we provide.
IS BEING AN OFFICER FOR ME? Find out more about what being an SU Officer involves; the kinds of things you’ll be involved with and the amazing ideas you’ll lead on! Whether you’re interested in becoming a Candidate or will be campaigning for a friend come along to learn more about the whole process and the individual Officer roles! Tuesday 30th January 2pm-3pm, Gallery Room 3 Monday 5th February 1pm-2pm, Gallery Room 4 Tuesday 6th February View Room 4 All Sessions: Free!
IS BEING A STUDENT TRUSTEE FOR ME? Learn more about the role of a Student Trustee and what the Trustee Board of Sheffield Students’ Union does! Bring any questions you have about this amazing opportunity to develop key leadership skills. Monday 5th February 9am-10am, Gallery Room 4 Free!
CAMPAIGNING 101 Are you interested in becoming a candidate in the SU Officer Elections 2016 or supporting a friend who is running and you don’t know where to begin with campaigning? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Come along to this beginners guide to campaigning we’ll train you up in all the basics from influencing to elevator pitches and more! Monday 5th February 2pm-3pm, View Room 4 Free!
CANDIDATE SURGERY Nominations close on Friday 9th Feb at 5pm so this session is for any candidates that need some extra support at the last minute! We can spell and grammar check your manifestos for you and answer any last minute questions you have about running in the SU Officer Elections 2018! Friday 9th February 2pm-3pm, View Room 4 Free!
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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 your Student, SIC or Gold Life Membership uCard must be shown at the Box Office in order to buy your tickets. Demand for Give it a Go is massive and events can sell out very quickly, so please buy your ticket early to avoid disappointment and please note that you cannot turn up and pay on the door! Unfortunately, all tickets purchased are nonrefundable 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.
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ROOM LOCATIONS
the other Liberation Campaigns. Look out for the Women’s Committee logo to see events for self-defining women.
Unsure of where to go? Check out the map at the front of the programme. If the location reads ‘The Edge’ in Endcliffe, ‘The Ridge’ in Ranmoor or ‘The SU’ (Students’ Union), just meet outside the Reception. Goodwin Sports centre is located on Northumberland Road (on your way up to Crookes)
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
WOMEN’S MINIBUS
The Give it a Go sports activities are in partnership with Sport Sheffield.
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.
WOMEN'S 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
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