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Newcastle at Christmas time

If you are a student staying in Newcastle over the Christmas holidays this brochure is for you!

We hope to give you some ideas about what there is to do and see around the city and the region over this busy public holiday and festive season.

Many students, both home and overseas, stay in the city during Christmas and New Year and we hope to give everyone the chance to meet up and take part in one of the many exciting events or to plan a special family outing or how to make a traditional Christmas meal.

We hope that you will find this guide helpful and that it will inspire you and help make this holiday a truly memorable one for you!

What to expect during the holidays

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Whether you are a student at Newcastle or Northumbria University, from Jesmond or Jamaica, Chingford or China, these events are open to you. Some are organised by one or both of the Universities, some by the City Council and others by private venues; all are suitable for students and in some cases, their families.

Look for the symbols F ff U after each event if you wish to know more about this.

What to expect during the holidays The festive period is a busy time for most people in the UK and it is often a time when people spend more time with their families.

Those who celebrate Christmas are likely to do so with specially prepared food and by decorating their homes and exchanging gifts.

Christmas is a Christian festival and some people will visit churches and cathedrals to participate in services and concerts throughout the holiday period.

All of Newcastle’s churches and cathedrals will have something to offer and you can visit them whether you are Christian or not.

Services on 24 December – Christmas Eve – can be particularly enjoyable with carols and lighting of candles and children’s choirs.

Please see the following links to check on timetables for local and national services.

For many the holiday period is a time to eat, drink and shop so be aware that in the run-up to Christmas the centre of Newcastle will be very busy indeed. Public transport will be affected with most services running a restricted timetable and on 25 December will cease altogether.

If you are planning to go somewhere over the holidays, especially around Christmas itself, it is best to check ahead to make sure the place is open and that there is transport available. It is also wise to have the number of a taxi service handy.

www.newcastle.gov.uk/parking-roadsand-transport/public-transport www.nexus.org.uk/metro www.newcastlegateshead.com/winterfestival/festive-shopping Most shops and public buildings will be open every day except Christmas Day itself – 25 December and New Year’s Day – 1 January. However, many shops and public buildings will have reduced opening hours on Christmas Eve 24, Boxing Day 26 and New Year’s Eve 31 December. Remember to buy enough food before Christmas Day!

Some local taxi numbers include: Blueline 0191 262 6666 Budget Taxis 0191 298 5050 Dean 0191 444 4444 Five Star 0191 232 8888

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Celebrating Christmas in England If this is your first Christmas in England we would like to help you to make sense of it all. Here follows a brief guide to some of our Christmas traditions.

Christmas Food Food plays a very important role in the Christmas celebrations with the Christmas Day dinner being the central meal of the festivities. This is eaten at different times, according to family tradition, but is normally a midday rather than an evening meal.

It traditionally comprises roast turkey with chestnut stuffing served with potatoes and vegetables including Brussels sprouts.

It is now relatively easy to serve a traditional turkey dinner with all of the ‘trimmings’ (as we call everything that goes with the meal).

This is because all major supermarkets have ready-to-roast turkeys and readyprepared vegetables and gravy. Of course, not everyone eats turkey, or meat, and there are some traditional meat-free dishes too.

One is the nut roast which is served with vegetarian gravy and the same vegetables that the meat eaters would enjoy.

After the meal the traditional dish is a Christmas pudding – a dark, fruit-laden cake-like pudding served with brandy sauce and brandy butter. If you buy a pudding, be sure to look at the ingredients as many contain animal fat and alcohol though many versions exist without these additions.

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Mince pies, which are sweet, began life as savoury pies containing a mixture of meat, fruit and alcohol. They were traditionally oval in shape to represent Jesus’ crib. They are now a sweet pie containing fruit, eaten after dinner or by themselves with a drink.

Santa Claus Our modern Santa Claus developed from the legend of St Nicholas, is said to travel through the night skies on a sleigh, guided by his reindeer.

Santa Claus traditionally leaves small, unwrapped gifts in Christmas stockings hung out on 24 December. This tradition developed from the tales of St Nicholas, who, according to legend, left money in the stockings of poor men’s daughters as they slept, in order to pay for their dowries.

We now only give stockings to children and they are hung on the end of their bed ready to open in the morning. It is traditional to include some nuts and a small orange in the bottom, which again dates back to St Nicholas providing for the poor. Small presents of any kind are referred to as ‘stocking fillers’.

Christmas Trees Christmas trees were first introduced to Britain from Germany in the eighteenth century by the British Royal Family. In the nineteenth century Christmas trees became popularised by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, following the publication in the ‘Illustrated London News’ of a picture

featuring the Royal Family sitting around a finely decorated Christmas tree. Although some people have their tree out from early December the ‘proper’ time is in fact 24 December or Christmas Eve, after advent, and it should be taken down on 6 January – Epiphany.

The meaning of Christmas At Christmas, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (where the word ‘Christian’ comes from).

Christians believe that Jesus was born of a human mother – Mary, often referred to as the Virgin Mary and that Jesus is God’s son.

There are lots of traditions built up around the Christmas story. Christians believe that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in present-day Israel and that he was born in a stable (where animals are kept), because there was no room at the inn. The first visitors to see him were shepherds.

We are also told of a later visit when wise men (often referred to as ‘the three Kings’) came from the east to see him, bringing him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Most Christmas carol services will tell these stories and seek to explain their significance in music and words.

If you wish to discuss Christmas and its significance to Christians, please contact the Chaplaincy.

See www.ncl.ac.uk/students/chaplaincy/ or www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/stud_serv/ chaplaincy/

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Make your own Christmas Day in five easy steps Christmas Day itself – 25 December – is the main day of the festivities. Most families or individuals will have their own way of celebrating the occasion but there are a few traditions which are worth observing.

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If you wish to enter into the spirit, you must put up some kind of decorations. The shops are full of them at the minute so you can take your pick. Most have displays which can give you a good idea of what to buy and how to assemble your decorations.

For an idea of how it should all look and suggestions of differently-priced options, see the links below:

The traditional dinner, eaten at midday or early evening according to personal preference, normally comprises turkey and ‘all the trimmings’. Many people prefer another meat or a vegetarian option. Whatever you decide to have, make it special – set the table and provide Christmas crackers for everyone. Most shops have ready-made food for Christmas but if you want to cook it all yourself, look at the links below.

www.johnlewis.com/Christmas/ View+all+Christmas+Decorations/ Category.aspx direct.asda.com/ChristmasShop/110,default,sc.html

http://www.savethestudent.org/savemoney/food-drink/student-recipes/ christmas-dinner-recipes.html

www.rd.com/slideshows/16-easy-andcheap-christmas-decorating-tips/

http://www.notdelia.co.uk/sortedstudent-christmas-dinner/

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Exchanging gifts is an essential part of the day and is normally done in the morning.

Why not get together with friends and organise a ‘secret Santa’? See below for ideas on how to do this.

Every Christmas Day HRH Queen Elizabeth addresses the nation at 15.00 when she talks about the past year and the year ahead. In the past, many families would sit down together to hear what she had to say but this tradition has decreased over the years. For information on this tradition, see the links below:

http://howopia.co.uk/howto/howorganise-secret-santa http://secretsantr.com/

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_ Christmas_Message

5 Church service Most churches hold a carol service, which may be candlelit, in the weeks before Christmas. The dates will vary - look at your nearest church noticeboards or websites for details. On Christmas Eve (24 December), many churches have a service starting at about 23.30 and lasting for an hour. This Midnight mass is a traditional part of an English Christmas. Most churches will also have a mid-morning service on Christmas Day (Tuesday 25). Again we refer you to their noticeboards and websites.

There are too many to list here.

There are also other religious festivals at this time of year including Jewish Chanuka (8-16 December); and Pagan Yule www. freewebs.com/nepaganfellowship/ openrituals.htm (21 December).

For more information about church services over the Christmas period, please contact Catherine or Andii, university chaplains at Newcastle and Northumbria universities. www.ncl.ac.uk/students/chaplaincy/ or www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/ stud_serv/chaplaincy/

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What’s on this Christmas Here are just some of the events and activities that are planned in and around Newcastle and Gateshead over the festive period.

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17 Christmas Film Night

18 Christmas Wrapping

24 The Snowman

25 Christmas Lunch

31 New Years Eve Carnival

1 January Jesmond Dene walk

13 Street Nativity

14 Winter Whiles

19 20 It’s the thought Build a Ginger that counts Bread House

21 Christmas at Beamish

22 Christmas Ceilidh

23 The Snowman

28 Skating @ Life

29 Quiz Night

30 Panto Trip

26 Boxing Day Trip

27 TV Night

For further details see the events outlined in red on pages 14 – 17.

Tickets for these events are only available from Newcastle and Northumbria Universities Students’ Union from 3 December.

Tyneside Cinema Tours F ff Near to Monument

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Baltic, Gateshead Quayside

The Tyneside Cinema opened in 1937 and is the finest surviving news theatre in the UK. You can take a free guided tour of the cinema building, learn about its history and significance, and enjoy a vintage newsreel film.

Cost: Free

Every Tuesday in Quay on Level 2 of BALTIC will be transformed into a magical town for children under five and their families to play with art. Stop off at the village and play with different materials, colours and shapes to decorate the town and find out more about contemporary art.

Tour times: 11.15 – Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (tour lasts one hour)

Cost: Free Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Website: www.tynesidecinema.co.uk/ about-us/our-heritage/free-guided-tours

Start time: Tuesdays 10.45–11.45 No need to pre-book Website: www.balticmill.com

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University Carol Services All welcome – admission free.

Newcastle University: F ff U Monday 10 December 17.30 St Thomas’ Church.

Northumbria University: Tuesday 11 December 18.00 St Nicholas Cathedral

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ff Skating@Life Near to Central Station

Every winter, The Centre for Life hosts the region’s favourite ice rink on Times Square, right outside the Science Centre. You can enjoy a skate with family and friends seven days a week.

Cost: Adults £7.95, Children £5.95, Students £6.95 Opening times: Monday to Saturday Sunday 10.00–20.00, 11.00–18.00 (last skate 17.00) Website: life.org.uk/whats-on/skating@life Also see University organised event on page 17.

Balman Gallery @ Discovery Museum F ff Discovery Museum The exhibition features some of the best local artists including Mary Ann Rogers, Jim Edwards, John Coatsworth, Alan Reed, Sue Moffit, Alastair Lovett and Natalie Bell.

All of the artwork on display is available for purchase.

Cost: Free Date/time: Daily until 24 February 2013, Mon–Sat 10.00–17.00 Sunday 14.00–17.00 Website: www.twmuseums.org.uk/ discovery/whats-on/exhibitions

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The Encampment of Eternal Hope F Baltic, Gateshead Quayside BALTIC will premiere The Encampment of Eternal Hope, a major new sculptural installation by Zoë Walker and Neil Bromwich extending their enquiry into the role of art as an active agent for transformation in society. It is a nomadic social sculpture, field laboratory and evolving community. Part-tent and partgarden, it seeks out positive strategies for future living at a time of global uncertainty.

Cost: Free Date/time: Daily until 13 January 2013, 10.00–18.00 Website: www.balticmill.com Advent and Adventure Exhibition F ff The Holy Biscuit, Shieldfield The Holy Biscuit invites you to their second annual Advent exhibition, exploring the season of Advent and Christmas. The show will feature submitted works from artists in Newcastle, exploring the ideas of Advent, anticipation and adventure at this time of year.

Cost: Free Date/time: Every Tuesday to Saturday, 11.00–16.00, from 1–20 December Website: www.theholybiscuit.org/whats-on

Santa’s Gibside Grotto and Christmas Adventure ff Gibside, Burnopfield, Gateshead Come on a festive adventure in search of Santa Claus in his magical woodland grotto.

Warm up by the fire with a present as a reward for being so good.

Cost: Grotto entry £6 (Entry to Gibside required in addition: adult £5.85, child £3.60) Date/time: Every Saturday and Sunday from 1–23 December, 10.00–15.30 Booking essential.

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside The Borrowers ff Northern Stage, Newcastle University The Borrowers is the extraordinary story of some rather small, very clever folk who run into trouble when ‘human beans’ work out what they’re up to. This classic story will be brought to spectacular life on Northern Stage’s main stage, with puppets, live music and straight-talking charm.

Cost: Various from £10–£24, (see website for details) Date/time: 3–29 December, various times, (see website for details) Website: www.northernstage.co.uk/ whats-on/the-borrowers

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ff Santa’s Toddler Treats Gibside, Burnopfield, Gateshead

Special visit to Santa just for little ones.

Cost: Child £3 (Entry to Gibside required in addition: adult £5.85, child £3.60) Date/time: Every Wednesday from 5–19 December, 10.30–15.30 Booking essential.

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside ff Enchanted Parks Saltwell Park, Gateshead

Join us for an after-dark twisted fairytale which will reveal the mysterious and magical secrets of Saltwell Park. Step back into Victorian times to explore Saltwell Park through atmospheric installations, light, sound and performance in this magical and intriguing event for all the family.

Cost: Tickets £6 per person, under 16s free Date/time: 5–9 December, 16.30–20.00 Website: www.newcastlegateshead. com/winterfestival

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Trip to York U

enjoy a traditional mid winter feast.

Return coach to York’s famous Christmas market. Tickets and further details from Northumbria University Students’ Union.

Cost: £13 (transport only)

Cost: Tickets £3 (admission price to museum: £5.50 adults, £3.50 children)

Date/time: Saturday 8 December Website: www.mynsu.co.uk/oneplanet or www.northumbria.ac.uk/oneplanet ff Yule Celebrations Bede’s World, Jarrow

Join us at Bede’s World for our Yule Celebrations. Share stories around our burning Yule Log, make natural Yule decorations with evergreens from our farm and meet some characters from Christmas’s past. Plus visit our café and Red outline indicates University organised events

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Date/time: 8–9 December, 10.00–16.30 Website: www.bedesworld.co.uk/yulecelebrations ff Snow White The People’s Theatre, Heaton

The People’s Theatre presents a spectacular new production of this favourite pantomime story for the very first time.

Cost: Adult £11.50, Concessions £9.50, Family ticket £38 Date/time: 8–16 December, 14.00 and 17.00 Website: www.ptag.org.uk

Carols by Candlelight F ff Jesmond Parish Church

F ff Street Nativity Haymarket Metro

Traditional carols, readings from the Bible and a short talk about the meaning of Christmas. With a choir and one thousand candles.

Actors will be bringing the story of the first Christmas to life with performances taking place throughout the city centre. The event will start outside Haymarket Metro Station and will move down Northumberland Street towards Monument.

Cost: Free Date/time: Sunday 9 December at 16.00*, 18.00 and 20.00 Tuesday 11 December at 20.00 Wednesday 12 December at 20.00 Thursday 13 December at 20.00 Saturday 15 December at 17.00* Sunday 16 December at 16.00*, 18.00 and 20.00 *Crèche at 16.00 and 17.00 services

Cost: Free, tickets available from Newcastle Students’ Union Activities Office.

Date/time: Thursday 13 December, 17.30 Website: www.gosforthparishchurch. org.uk/calendar/event.php?event=2512 WINTER WHILES F U King’s Gate L1:20, Newcastle University

A presentation and social for students staying in Newcastle over the winter break, including a reminder of the Christmas programme, how to look after yourself and F ff Festive music who to call in an emergency. Includes nonThe Sage, Gateshead Quayside alcoholic mulled wine and mince pies.

Adding to the Christmas spirit throughout Cost: Free December, before many of the main evening Date/time: 14 December, 15.00–16.00 performances there will be free seasonal entertainment on the concourse from a Christmas Film Night F U variety of choirs and musical ensembles, Tyneside Cinema from across the region. Sit back, grab a Christmas refreshments and a vote hot drink and enjoy the show. on which Christmas film to watch in the Cost: Free comfort of Newcastle’s loveliest cinema.

Date/time: Every evening from Monday Cost: FREE 10 December, between 16.30 and 20.00 Date/time: Monday 17 December, Times and performers may vary, so please 18.00 – 21.00 check their website for details.

Website: www.carolsbycandlelight.org.uk

Website: www.thesagegateshead.org/ whats-on

See page 8 for ticket information.

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CHRISTMAS WRAPPING* F U INTO, Newcastle University Bring along your own gift(s) and learn how to wrap like a professional. Gift wrapping materials provided.

Cost: Free Date/time: 18 December, 18.00–20.00 IT’S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS INTO, Newcastle University F U Make a small gift to give (or keep).

Instructions and all materials provided.

Cost: Free Date/time: 19 December, 18.00–20.00 GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP U INTO, Newcastle University Learn to decorate your very own gingerbread house. Gingerbread house kit provided.

Cost: £6.00 Date/time: 20 December, 18.00–20.00

CHRISTMAS CEILIDH U The Sage, Gateshead (Meet at Newcastle Central Station) The Folkworks Christmas Ceilidh is a great way to let your hair down and get into the Christmas spirit. Expert caller Alex Cumming explains all the dances and music comes from the lively New Slide Band, making this the ideal pre-Christmas party whether you’ve been to a Ceilidh before or you are new to the fun!

Cost: £3.50 Date/time: 22 December, 19.15–23.30.

THE SNOWMAN ff U The Sage, Gateshead (Meet at Newcastle Central Station) The Snowman is something of a Christmas tradition at The Sage Gateshead. You are invited to come along and watch the classic animated film on the big screen, accompanied live by Northern Sinfonia playing Howard Blake’s musical score.

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Cost: £6.50

Come to a magical celebration event which will include a Victorian market, traditional foodstalls, music and song and a visit to Santa Claus for under 16s.

Date/time: 23 and 24 December, 10.15–12.30

Cost: £6 including transport (entry fee normally £12 not including transport) Date/time: 21 December 16.00–19.00 Website: http://www.beamish.org. uk/christmas-evening-event-21stdecember-2012/

CHRISTMAS LUNCH F U St Luke’s Church, Claremont Road Come along and enjoy a traditional Christmas day lunch with all of the trimmings.

Cost: Free Date/time: 25 December, time to be confirmed See page 8 for ticket information.

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TV NIGHT F U INTO, Newcastle University Come and watch the alternative Christmas film, Tim Burton’s Nightmare before Christmas. Jack Skellington, King of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn’t quite understand the concept.

Includes hot chocolate and snacks.

Cost: Free Date/time: 27 December, 18:00–20:00 SKATING AT LIFE U Centre for Life One hour’s skating followed by mulled wine and mince pies (suitable for 18+ only).

Cost: £4.50

New Year’s Eve Carnival Parade F ff Newcastle City Centre NewcastleGateshead’s New Year’s Eve celebrations kick off with the popular early evening Winter Carnival Parade. Join in as traditional folk music and dance meet carnival performance as the parade moves off from Monument, along Northumberland Street, to Newcastle Civic Centre, where Worldbeaters will welcome the carnival parade before the New Year’s Eve firework finale lifts off at 18.00.

Cost: Free Date/time: Monday 31 December, from 17.00

Date/time: 28 December, 18:00–21:00

Website: www.newcastlegateshead.com/ winterfestival

QUIZ NIGHT F U Newcastle University

JESMOND DENE WALK F U

Test your brain power at our quiz night.

Includes crackers and cheese.

Meet at the Haymarket for 13.00

Cost: Free

Celebrate the New Year with a gentle walk around Jesmond Dene.

Date/time: 29 December, 18:00–21:00

Cost: Free Date/time: 1 January, 13:00–15:00

PANTO TRIP ff U Theatre Royal Pantomime is a typically English Christmas tradition so why not loosen your vocal chords and get ready to shout ‘He’s behind you!’

Cost: £12.00 Date/time: 30 December, Newcastle University, 19-20 Windsor Terrace See page 8 for ticket information.

Globe Cafe New Year’s Eve Party Jesmond Parish Church The Globe International Student Cafe will be celebrating the arrival of 2013 with a meal, games and ceilidh. It is a great opportunity to spend the evening with friends old and new and have fun. To book a ticket, please email Ramzi Adcock (ramzi@the-globe.org) by 28 December.

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New Year’s Day Boundary Walk ff Gibside, Burnopfield, Gateshead

Cost: Free (Entry to Gibside required: adult £5.85, child £3.60)

For a refreshing start to 2013, a five-mile guided stroll to the furthest reaches of Gibside, discovering the wildlife and stories that make this place so special.

Date/time: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 January, 11.00–15.00

Cost: Free (Entry to Gibside required: adult £5.85, child £3.60) Date/time: Tuesday 1 January, 11.00–15.00

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside ff Ramble with a Ranger Gibside, Burnopfield, Gateshead

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

Wander with our wildlife expert for tips on tracking down Gibside’s more elusive winter wildlife.

Winter Welly Walk ff Gibside, Burnopfield, Gateshead

Cost: Free (Entry to Gibside required: adult £5.85, child £3.60)

Pull on your boots and pick up our brand new Winter Welly Walk taking in some of Gibside’s best frosty views and cosy stopping off points.

Date/time: Sunday 27 January, 14.30–16.00

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Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

Important Information Christmas and New Year Programme – Insurance Guidelines • Each university hosting an event on their premises must have in place appropriate insurance cover for its legal liabilities for injury or negligence by its staff and students for activities held on their premises or within their custody and control.

• Events that are held on neutral premises are responsible for their legal liabilities whilst on their premises and thus hold their own insurance cover.

• We cannot guarantee that staff working on the Christmas and New Year programme will have a CRB check.

• If as a student you choose to take your spouse or children you do so at your own risk.

Children remain your responsibility at all times.

• If you choose to take place in an activity you are, by doing so, agreeing that you believe yourself to be suitable for that activity (in terms of health, skills level, etc). You must use your own judgement to decide whether the activity is suitable for you.

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University opening times during the Christmas holidays Newcastle University • INTO building: Open 27 and 28 December 09.00–17.00 • Robinson Library: Open 24, 27, 28 and 31 December 09.00–17.00 • ISS Cluster: Open 24, 27, 28 and 31 December 09.00–17.00 (unstaffed)

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• Main Reception Castle Leazes: Open 24 hours throughout the holidays • The Old Library Cluster will remain open throughout the Christmas period, 24 hours a day • The ISS Service Desk in this cluster will close at 17.00 on Friday 21 December and re-open at 09.00 on Wednesday 2 January • The Fell Cluster will remain open throughout the Christmas period, 24 hours a day.

This cluster isn’t staffed outside of term-time • Students’ Union: The top floor of the SU will be open 24/7 through the whole period • In-house Security Service staff (University Police) are on duty 24/7 and can be contacted on 0191 222 6817 or via e-mail at security.control@ncl.ac.uk

Northumbria University Northumbria University Library services will be open until midnight each day with the exception of 25 and 26 December and 1 January. For more details of library opening hours, visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/library/about/hrs Services include full access to all IT facilities, full access to Library study and loan facilities, shop and refreshment services, and the Ask4Help enquiry service.

• To contact Ask4Help, email ask4help@northumbria.ac.uk, telephone 0191 227 4125 or visit the University Libraries at Coach Lane or City Campus • For details about access to other IT facilities available, visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/ central/its/about/helpline/openaccessavailable • The IT helpline is open, as usual, 24/7 every day telephone 0191 227 4242, freephone 0800 923 4242, email it.helpline@northumbria.ac.uk • The Students’ Union is closed from 17.00 on 21 December until 08.00 on 2 January • Throughout the Christmas and New Year period, the University website www.northumbria.ac.uk provides lots of useful information Northumbria’s Security Service is open 24/7, throughout the holidays telephone 0191 227 3999, emergency number 0191 227 3200.

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