Give It A Go

Come along to your Students’ Union and book in for an exciting year of new activities. Go on! Give it a GO! www.nusu.co.uk

Give it a Go (GIAG)

How to Book

Give it a Go is an activities programme run by your Students’ Union which offers you the opportunity to leap into the unknown and try something new, learn new skills and meet new people. With trips around the UK, taster sessions ranging from Bollywood Dancing to British Sign Language, and activities including quad biking and pottery painting, there really is something for everyone. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a Go!

While not every session requires you to book in advance, we recommend that you do early to avoid disappointment! If a session becomes too full and we have to turn you away!

Cancellations Please note: purchasing of tickets is subject to the GIAG refund and cancellation policy. Please read our T&Cs on the website, or ask in the Activities Centre.

Contact Us Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk Website: www.nusu.co.uk/giag Forum: www.nusuforum.co.uk/forums/14-Give-It-A-Go Facebook: www.facebook.com/giagnewcastle Twitter: GIAGNewcastle Or find us in the Activities

Centre, NUSU Building

Please note: All free events require a ÂŁ5 deposit which will be returned when you attend the event.

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Baltic Tour

Guided Meditation

Tynemouth Aquarium

Conversation

Come and join in a guided tour around the North’s premier modern art gallery.

Saturday 28th September 12pm FREE!

Freshers’ Week been a little too much?

Starting your course proving a little stressful? Come and learn some relaxation techniques to help you through these busy months.

Saturday 28th September 4pm, FREE!

Come to the wonderful Tynemouth Aquarium, where you can see a great variety of sealife! Including a giant octopus, otters and seals, as well as the new tropical rainforest feature introducing adorable miniature monkeys!

Sunday 29th September 3pm £6

This is an opportunity every week to chat with native British speakers to try and improve your English speaking skills, should this be your second (or third, or fourth…) language.

Every Tuesday 12-1pm starts 1st October FREE!

Walking Tour of Newcastle

adidas Launch Event

Come on a guided tour of Newcastle city centre and learn some of the history and key sights of your new home…

Monday 30th September 1pm £3

adidas superstars are coming to Newcastle University!

Sign up your side on Tuesday 1st October for your chance to take on ‘Team adidas’ in the ultimate dodgeball tournament, outside the Students’ Union on…

Wednesday 2nd October 12.30pm FREE!

*Families Welcome*

Improvised Comedy Workshop The Comedy Society is inviting you to attend an improvisation workshop welcoming you to the world of comedy.

The society will teach you to work from set games and premises while taking the content from the audience and working with certain suggestions to get the laughter flowing. Your sides will be splitting and your cheeks aching after this afternoon of fun!

Saturday 28th September 2pm FREE!

St James’ Tour Come and get a guided tour of the famous St James’ Park, home of Newcastle United FC. Includes a peek round the dressing rooms and the dugout, as well as an amazing ‘magpies’ eye view at the highest point in the stadium…

Sunday 29th September 1pm, £3.50

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

*Families Welcome*

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Great North Museum

Durham

Quayside Markets

Sightseeing Bus

Come on a trip to the wonderful Great North Museum and see dinosaurs, learn about Northumberland’s history, see Roman artefacts and much more.

Wednesday 2nd October 3pm FREE!

Come and explore the beautiful nearby city of Durham, home to the iconic Castle and Cathedral world heritage site, and have a day exploring its beautiful cobbled streets.

Saturday 5th October 10am £5

Come with us for a walk to and around the famous Quayside Sunday markets and perhaps pick up a present or two to send back home to brag about your new home city…

Sunday 6th October 10am FREE!

Come with us on the red open top buses for a tour around the city, information and stories on its many sights and sounds.

Wednesday 9th October 1pm £5

*Families Welcome*

Angel of the North Come and get up close to Antony Gormley’s polarising art piece and experience a real icon of the North East. Get your new Facebook profile pics here!

Thursday 3rd October From 12pm, FREE!

Sage Gateshead Come for a guided tour of the famous Sage Gateshead, a musical hub for the region and an amazing building.

Friday 4th October 2.15pm £7

Mountaineering Come for a full day’s climbing in beautiful Northumberland and experience outdoor climbing.

Beginners and newcomers to the sport are especially welcomed. The price for either session includes your transportation both ways, as well as all safety equipment.

Saturday 5th October Sunday 6th October 9am £15

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

*Families Welcome*

Castle Keep Come and enjoy a tour of the medieval building where the city got its name!

Tuesday 8th October 3pm £4

*Families Welcome*

Walking Tour of Quayside A guided tour around Newcastle Gateshead’s beautiful and world famous Quayside.

Thursday 10th October 3.30pm £3

Wet ‘n’ Wild

*Families Welcome* Are you brave enough to experience the spills, slides and screams of Wet n’ Wild water park?

Friday 11th October 1pm £6

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Conservation

Bollywood Dance

Scottish Reeling

Choir Session

The Conservation society invites you to take part in some environmental volunteering on campus – come and give something back and help preserve local wildlife reserves Saturday 12th October 11am FREE!

An exiting mix of Indian, Latin American, bhangra, hip-hop, street and jazz dance moves to the latest Bollywood tracks this dance class promises to be fun and keep you fit!

Wednesday 16th October 6pm FREE!

An introduction to the fun and exhilarating world of Scottish country dancing!

Sunday 20th October 7pm FREE!

Warm up those vocal chords and take a deep breath; NSOC Choir is offering you the chance to give choir singing a go! No experience (or singing ability) needed, just lots of enthusiasm. With a professional conductor leading, you’ll be ready to sing at Prince Harry’s wedding in no time!

Wednesday 23rd October 2pm FREE!

Coffee Morning

*Families Only Activity* Meet other student parents at this informal event held in the Students’ Union – bring your children along to play with toys and have a coffee with other parents. For info email: bess.union@ncl.ac.uk Saturday 12th October 11am FREE! Trip to the top of the Monument You can climb the long staircase to stand next to Earl Grey at the top of Newcastle’s famous Monument! Not to be missed for amazing sights across the city and beyond.

Wednesday 16th October from 2pm FREE!

Wylam Brewery Tour

Newcastle University Jobs Fair

This guided tour of a local microbrewery teaches you how beer is made and includes some samples for you to enjoy!

Friday 18th October 2pm £12

An opportunity to meet local and national employers with work placement and graduate work opportunities from Summer/Autumn 2014. Don’t leave it too late…

Monday 21st October 10am FREE!

Go Ape

Jesmond Dene

Get in touch with your inner Tarzan and fly through the trees at Go Ape. Price includes transportation, all equipment and entry and places are extremely limited.

Friday 18th October, 2pm Sunday 20th October, 12pm £10

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

*Families Welcome* A walk around the beautiful Jesmond Dene, and an opportunity to visit Pets Corner!

Tuesday 22nd October 2pm FREE!

Pole Dancing Dancers (and non-dancers) of all levels are welcome to come and try the art of Pole Dancing – harder than it looks we’ll have you know! The Pole Dancing Society is going to be demonstrating a range of different spins and combinations for you all to learn and try out. So come along and let your inner kitten out!

Wednesday 23rd October 4pm FREE!

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Free Thinking Festival

Fellwalking

Halloween Ghost Walk

Mud Buggy

BBC Radio 4’s ‘Free Thinking Festival’ returns to the Sage Gateshead – at time of print, details had not been released, but keep an eye on the Facebook page for more information…

Friday 25th Sunday 27th October

Join the Fellwalking Society in the beautiful Lake District to climb some magnificent mountains and hills! Price includes transport.

Sunday 27th October 8am £8

Come and get mean and muddy on our mud buggy day! Price includes all you need for the day including transport, spaces very limited.

Saturday 2nd November 10am £10

Alnwick Castle & Gardens

Knit 4 Fun

It’s Halloween so come and hear some grisly tales of Newcastle and scare yourself silly! Learn stories of ghosts, witches, and bodies fished from the river and murders on both sides of the Tyne, so learn some horrible history of your University city!

Thursday 31st October 5.30pm £3

Laing Art Gallery

Newcastle has some spectacular firework displays, come with us and witness the celebration of Guy Fawkes foiled plan to blow up parliament in 1605 –check Facebook for details nearer the time!

Tuesday 5th November TBC

Come and see the famous Castle that Harry Potter’s Hogwarts was based on! Entrance to both the Castle and gardens and transportation both ways is included in price.

Saturday 26th October 8am £25

Halloween Crafts *Families Only Activity* For our students with families - dare you have a go at our Spooky Halloween Crafts? Make your own scary masks, spiders with webs, and bat finger puppets plus much more.

Saturday 26th October 11am -1pm FREE!

Do you want to learn to knit or crochet?

These workshops are for beginners. In the first workshop, we will teach you some basic stitches, get you started on a project which you can practice during the week, and in the process you will make something useful for children in Africa. In the second workshop (the following week) we will get you started on your own project, so you can make something for yourself, for example, a hat or a scarf. Needles, hooks and yarn will be provided.

Wednesday 30th October 1pm £5

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

*Families Welcome*

Delve into the North East’s high culture, and enjoy a collection of historical British oil paintings, ceramics, watercolours and glassware. Pieces include work by William Holman Hunt, JMW Turner and North East born John Martin. A self-led tour of the gallery will take you from collection to collection, and give you the chance to bask in the history of the North East.

Friday 1st November 2pm FREE!

Firework Display

Salsa Dancing Come and learn some basic moves of the fiery Salsa dance craze sweeping the world! Meet new people, have some fun and shake your thing! Suitable for complete beginners.

Tuesday 5th November 7pm FREE!

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Victoria Tunnels

British Sign Language

Coffee Morning *Families Only Activity*

Comedy Night

Unbeknown to most residents, Newcastle has a system of underground tunnels below the city (not the metro!!) that have been used for transportation of coal, and as shelters from the terrors of World War II. Come and explore these secret tunnels with a guided tour where you will learn much more about the city you now call home. A must see – sells out FAST! Wednesday 6th November 1.30pm £4

An introduction to British Sign Language and information on how you can continue your learning and complete a full course to gain a useful qualification.

Friday 8th November 5pm £10

Meet other student parents at this informal event held in the Students’ Union – bring your children along to play with toys and have a coffee with other parents. For info email: bess. union@ncl.ac.uk Saturday 9th November 11am FREE!

Newcastle’s only purpose built comedy club The Stand is inviting you to a comedy night showcasing some of their finest up and coming acts! With established headliners, the up and coming of 2013 and a newcomer slot this is a night not to be missed! Will you be watching the next Michael McIntyre?

Wednesday 13th November 7pm £2

Latin & Ballroom Dancing Come and learn some basic steps of Latin and Ballroom dancing with the Latin and Ballroom Society –suitable for complete beginners. Meet new people, have some fun and you could be starring on Strictly Come Dancing!

Thursday 7th November 7pm FREE!

Introduction

Caving Come and explore the underground caves in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with the Caving Society. Price includes transportation and all equipment.

Saturday 9th November 8am £10

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Pottery Painting Paint and decorate your own pottery piece! Choose a piece to decorate, perhaps as a thoughtful Christmas present- there’s no telling what your creative senses might do!

Wednesday 13th November 2pm £8

Lumiere Festival

*Families Welcome* A festival of light, featuring installations and exhibitions all over Durham’s beautiful streets – this trip takes you to Durham, and leaves you to explore the many free sights and scenes in the city.

Thursday 14th November 7pm £5

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Newcastle Races

Capoeira

Guided Meditation

Tynemouth Markets

Known as ‘The Sport of Kings’ come and enjoy a fun filled evening at the races. Let your adrenalin soar as you cheer, chant and scream for the jockeys atop their horses to get round first.

Enjoy a free drink and a free bet, and whether you spend a little and win a lot, a night packed with excitement is sure to be on the cards.

Friday 15th November 10am £15

Capoeira is a Brazilian art form combining martial arts, dance, game, music and acrobatics and is now becoming one of the fastest growing sports world-wide. Playing Capoeira will help you to not only improve your fitness but also your balance, strength, agility, flexibility and co-ordination.

Suitable for complete beginners.

Tuesday 19th November 6pm £4

Christmas presents stressing you out?

Worried about how you’re going to cope without all these exciting activities every week?! Come and learn some relaxation techniques to help you through and quiet your busy mind…

Friday 22nd November 12pm and 1pm FREE!

Visit the eclectic Tynemouth markets, with a farmers’ market included, and explore beautiful Tynemouth station, perhaps picking up a present or two for friends and family…

Sunday 24th November 10am FREE!

Edinburgh

Target Rifle Shooting

Join us to explore Scotland’s capital city- Edinburgh! Visit the historic Edinburgh Castle, explore the Royal Mile or climb Arthur’s Seat – the day is yours to explore the city as you wish!

Price includes transportation both ways.

Saturday 16th November 8am £12

Fancy learning how to shoot? Come to this 2 hour introduction to the sport of target rifle shooting with the Rifle club.

Wednesday 20th November 2pm £3

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Natural Art in the Park *Families Only Activitiy*

For our students with families: swap paint for mud and paper for leaves, use the beautiful colours of autumn to create your own natural masterpieces and incredible group works of art.

Wednesday 13th November 2pm £8

*Families Welcome*

Segedunum Roman Fort *Families Welcome*

A world heritage site, Hadrians Wall once spanned the entire country – this excavated Roman fort is the biggest example of what once was here. Come and learn about the history of this beautiful and remarkable region.

Wednesday 27th November 1pm £6

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Enchanted Parks

Christmas

Come and visit Newcastle Gateshead’s beautiful parks in a winter wonderland – details to be released nearer the time…check Facebook for more information.

Friday 29th November TBC

Come and make your loved ones your own personalised Christmas decorations to adorn your trees or send to families and friends as presents.

Price includes your own bauble to take home.

Wednesday 4th December 1pm £5

*Families Welcome*

Leeds

Christmas Markets A day trip to a traditional German Christmas Markets in one of the UK’s best shopping cities! Buy some trinkets for loved ones or just stuff your face full of lovely festive treats and eats!

Saturday 30th November 9am £12

Decoration Making

Victoria Tunnels Unbeknown to most residents, Newcastle has a system of underground tunnels below the city (not the metro!!) that have been used for transportation of coal, and as shelters from the terrors of World War II. Come and explore these secret tunnels with a guided tour where you will learn much more about the city you now call home. A must see – sells out FAST! Wednesday 4th December 1.30pm £4

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Victoria Tunnels Unbeknown to most residents, Newcastle has a system of underground tunnels below the city (not the metro!!) that have been used for transportation of coal, and as shelters from the terrors of World War II. Come and explore these secret tunnels with a guided tour where you will learn much more about the city you now call home. A must see – sells out FAST! Thursday 5th December 5pm £4

Massage Sessions End of a busy term – come and relax with a 20 minute massage or would you prefer an Indian head massage, back neck and shoulders or perhaps reflexology? Take your pick…

Friday 6th December 10am – 6pm £5 per 20 minutes

Coffee Morning

*Families Only Activitiy* Meet other student parents at this informal event held in the Students’ Union – bring your children along to play with toys and have a coffee with other parents. For info email: bess.union@ncl.ac.uk Saturday 7th December 11am FREE!

Paintballing Want to have a last blow out in term 1? Come and join in a full day’s paintballing action! This price includes full day paintballing, paintballs, guns, and transportation both ways…

Sunday 8th December 11am £10

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Christmas Campaign

Ice Skating

Staying in Newcastle over Christmas and not sure what to do with yourself?

Come to this launch of the Christmas campaign to learn about the fun activities planned in the Christmas break (we’ll give you a free mince pie as well!)

Launch Night Monday 9th December 5pm FREE!

Come Ice Skating in Newcastle’s famous outdoor Ice Rink outside the Centre for Life and glide around the ice with the greatest of ease!

Wednesday 11th December TBC

Christmas Quiz Come and take part in our Christmas Quiz and win festive prizes!

Tuesday 10th December 6pm £5 per team (4 max)

Look out for our Christmas campaign for all of you staying in Newcastle over the festive period on our website, or wait until January for Term 2’s exciting Give it a Go programme!!

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

Want to Give it a Go? Email: giag.union@ncl.ac.uk

EVENT KEY

9TH DECEMBER

2ND DECEMBER

25TH NOVEMBER

18TH NOVEMBER

11TH NOVEMBER

4TH NOVEMBER

28TH OCTOBER

21ST OCTOBER

14TH OCTOBER

7TH OCTOBER

30TH SEPTEMBER

23RD SEPTEMBER

Week beginning . . .

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Ice Skating, 12.45pm Horse Riding, 2pm/3pm Trampoline, 7pm

Netball, 5pm Castle Keep, 3pm Conversation, 12pm

Go Ape, 2pm

Trampoline, 7pm Top of the Monument, 2pm

Ultimate Frisbee, 6pm Kayaking, 7.30pm

Ice Skating, 12.45pm Horse Riding, 2pm/3pm

Netball, 5pm Table Tennis, 12pm

Horse Riding, 8pm Table Tennis 12pm

Pole Dancing, 4pm

Ultimate Frisbee, 6pm Jesmond Dene, 2pm

Squash, 7.30pm

Ice Skating, 12.45pm Horse Riding, 2pm/3pm

Netball 5pm Conversation, 12pm

Horse Riding, 8pm Golf, 5.30/6.30

Table Tennis, 12pm

Conversation, 12pm

Horse Riding, 8pm

Table Tennis 12pm

Conversation, 12pm Christmas Programme Launch, 5pm

Ice Skating, TBC

Massage Sessions, from 10am

Enchanted Parks

Bushcraft, 11am

Guided Meditation, 12pm, 1pm

Newcastle Races, 10am

Dodgeball, 2pm

British Sign Language introduction session, 5pm

Snowboard, 5.30pm/7.15pm

Laing Art Gallery, 2pm

Free Thinking Festival

Wylam Brewery Tour, 2pm

Wet n’ Wild, 1pm

Sage Gateshead, 2.15pm

Scuba Dive 2.30pm

Guided Meditation, 4pm

Badminton, 6pm/7pm

Paintballing, 11am

Orienteering, 11am

Tynemouth Markets, 10am

Ice Hockey, 3pm

Badminton, 6pm/7pm

Archery, 10am/12pm

Basketball (I), 8pm

www.nusu.co.uk/giag

Coffee Morning, 11am

Leeds Christmas Markets, 9am

Art Project, 11am

Natural Art, 11am

Tennis, 2pm

Edinburgh, 8am

Dodgeball, 2pm

Climbing, 3pm

Ice Hockey, 3pm

Archery, 10am/12pm Coffee Morning, 11am Tennis, 2pm

Basketball (I), 8pm Caving, 8am

Ice Hockey, 3pm

Orienteering, 11am

Badminton, 6pm/7pm

Archery, 10am/12pm

Basketball (I), 8pm

Ice Hockey, 3pm

Fellwalking, 8am

Badminton, 6pm/7pm

Archery, 10am/12pm

Basketball (I), 8pm

Go Ape, 12pm

Scottish Reeling, 7pm

Trampoline, 4pm

Badminton, 6pm/7pm

Archery, 10am/12pm

Basketball (I), 8pm

Ice Hockey, 3pm

Cycle Ride, 10am

Trampoline, 4pm

Badminton, 6pm/7pm

Archery, 10am/12pm

Basketball (I), 8pm

Mountaineering, 9am

Quayside Markets, 10am

Cycle Ride, 2pm

Climbing, 3pm

Tennis, 2pm

Mud Buggies, 10am

Climbing, 3pm

Tennis, 2pm

Halloween Crafts, 11am

Alnwick Castle & Garden, 8am

Climbing, 3pm

Tennis, 2pm

Womens Touch Rugby, 2pm

Climbing, 3pm

Tennis, 2pm

Cycle Ride, 10am

Coffee Morning, 11am

Conservation, 11am

Surf, 11.30am

Climbing, 3pm

Mountaineering, 9am

Surf, 11.30

Tynemouth Aquarium, 4pm

Durham, 10am

St James Tour, 1pm

Improvised Comedy Workshop, 2pm

Sunday

Baltic Tour, 12pm

Saturday

All details are subject to change. Check availability and up to date info on websites.

www.nusu.co.uk/goplay

Table Tennis 12pm

Victoria Tunnels, 4.30pm Horse Riding, 2pm/3pm

Table Tennis 12pm

Christmas Decoration Making, 1pm

Basketball Jam, 6pm

Social Football, 6pm Horse Riding, 2pm/3pm

Victoria Tunnels, 1pm

Fencing, 5.30pm

Table Tennis 12pm

Kickboxing, 7pm

Basketball Jam, 6pm

Fencing, 5.30pm

Table Tennis 12pm

Lumiere, Durham, 7pm

Social Football, 6pm

Squash, 7.30pm

Kickboxing, 7pm

Fencing, 5.30pm

Table Tennis 12pm

Latin & Ballroom, 7pm

Basketball Jam, 6pm

Squash, 7.30pm

Kickboxing, 7pm

Fencing, 5.30pm

Table Tennis 12pm

Segedunam Roman Fort, 1pm

Horse Riding, 2pm/3pm

Target Rifle Shooting, 2pm

www.nusu.co.uk/giag

Christmas Quiz, 6pm

Table Tennis, 12pm Table Tennis 12pm

Horse Riding, 8pm

Conversation, 12pm

Table Tennis, 12pm

Capoeira, 6pm

Conversation, 12pm

Table Tennis, 12pm

Horse Riding, 8pm

Table Tennis, 12pm

Comedy Night, 7pm

Pottery Painting, 2pm

Conversation, 12pm Golf, 5.30/6.30 Ultimate Frisbee, 6pm

Horse Riding, 2pm/3pm

Ice Skating, 12.45pm

Netball, 5pm Horse Riding, 8pm

Table Tennis, 12pm

Climbing, 6pm

Lacrosse, 5.30pm Basketball (b), 5pm

Table Tennis 12pm

Victoria Tunnels, 1pm

Salsa, 7pm

Ultimate Frisbee, 6pm Firework Display, TBC Knitting Class, 1pm

Climbing, 6pm

Lacrosse, 5.30pm

Basketball (b), 5pm

Halloween Ghost Walk, 5.30pm

Knitting Class, 1pm

Conversation, 12pm

Golf, 5.30/6.30

Kickboxing, 7pm

Kayaking, 7.30pm

Horse Riding, 2pm/3pm

Table Tennis, 12pm

Table Tennis 12pm

Fencing, 5.30pm

Table Tennis 12pm

Social Football, 6pm

Ice Skating, 12.45pm

Netball, 5pm

Horse Riding, 8pm

Basketball Jam, 6pm

Kickboxing, 7pm

Squash, 7.30pm

Fencing, 5.30pm

Table Tennis 12pm

Skiing, 5.30pm/7.15pm

Ultimate Frisbee, 6pm

Climbing, 6pm

Lacrosse, 5.30pm

Basketball (b), 5pm

NU Jobs Fair, 10am

Kayaking, 7.30pm

Choir Session, 2pm

Conversation, 12pm

Golf, 5.30/6.30

Climbing, 6pm

Lacrosse, 5.30pm

Basketball (b), 5pm

Bollywood Dance, 6pm

Social Football, 6pm

Horse Riding, 2pm/3pm

Conversation, 12pm

Golf, 5.30/6.30

Table Tennis, 12pm

Kickboxing, 7pm

Ice Skating, 12.45pm

Netball, 5pm

Squash, 7.30pm

Climbing, 6pm

Lacrosse, 5.30pm

Snowboarding, 5.30/7.15

Basketball Jam, 6pm

Squash, 7.30pm

Walking Tour of Quayside, 3.30pm

Angel of the North, 12pm/1pm

Horse Riding, 8pm

Sightseeing Bus, 1pm

Climbing, 6pm

Special Campus Event, 1pm

Great North Museum, 3pm

Lacrosse, 5.30pm

Conversation, 12pm

Basketball (b), 5pm

Ultimate Frisbee, 6pm

Golf, 5.30/6.30

Horse Riding, 8pm

Basketball (b), 5pm

Walking Tour of Newcastle, 1pm

FRESHERS’ WEEK

Monday

TIMETABLE OF EVENTS

Go Play is the all-new ‘Alternative Sports Programme’ at Newcastle University, giving students an opportunity to try a new sport, pick up an old one or just dip in and out without needing to commit. There are no membership fees, no commitments and no pressure to compete – it’s just fun, friendly Sport For All!

active.union@ncl.ac.uk

www.NUSU.co.uk/goplay

We offer many different sports every term, each one running for 6 weeks. You don’t need any experience or equipment – every session is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided.

Sign Me Up! For everything except the ‘turn up & play’ sports, you need to book a place, as places are limited. To sign up, just come into the Students’ Union Activities Centre (1st floor). You can also sign up online at:

www.NUSU.co.uk/goplay For nearly all our sports, you can pay for just one week, or all 6 weeks – the choice is yours!

active.union@ncl.ac.uk

www.NUSU.co.uk/goplay

Climbing

Ice Skating & Ice Hockey

Basketball

Lacrosse

Always wanted to try it? Starts at beginner level and in the city centre!

Please note: the full 6 week course must be attended - unlike other sports it is not possible to drop in and out, for safety reasons. Please make sure you sign up in time!

Two sessions to choose from: Wednesday 6-8pm

Learn to skate at Whitley Bay Ice Rink!

From complete beginners to those who want to brush up old skills! If you want to take it further and learn how to play ice hockey, we’ve got a class for that too!

Ice Skating: Wednesday 12.45pm

Boys and girls are welcome to all sessions. Pick your session!

Beginners: Monday 5-6.30pm

Always wanted to try it? All equipment provided and everyone is welcome! Girls and boys accommodated – come and have a go!

Tuesday 5.30-6.30pm

Start date: 9th October

OR Saturday 3-5pm

Start date: 12th October

£25 for 6 weeks

Start date: 9th October (minibus for first 14 people from NUSU at midday)

Ball Hockey: (skills for ice hockey) Sunday 3-4pm Start date: 13th October

£4 a week £20 for 6 weeks

Start date: 7th October

Improvers: Sunday 8-9.30pm Start date: 13th October

£3 a week £10 for 6 sessions

Thursday Night Basketball Jam Shoot some hoops, music on and meet other ball players - No booking required – just turn up!

Half court games organised by a co-ordinator Thursdays 6-8pm at Royal Grammar School (next to Jesmond Metro).

£2

Alternating Thursdays with ‘Thursdays Football’ Basketball starts on 10th October.

active.union@ncl.ac.uk

www.NUSU.co.uk/goplay

active.union@ncl.ac.uk

(minibus for first 14 people from NUSU at 5pm) Start date: 8th October

£3 a week £10 for 6 sessions

Tennis Saturday 2-4pm Start date 12th Oct

£3 a week £12 for 6 weeks

www.NUSU.co.uk/goplay

Horse Riding

Kayaking

Ski & Snowboard

Table Tennis *TURN UP & PLAY*

Horses? In the city? That’s right! A lovely stable will give you 5 weeks of beginner lessons. Please note: the full course must be attended - unlike other sports it is not possible to drop in and out, for safety reasons. This full 5 week course costs £75. You can start in September or November – only 6 spaces per session, so please make sure you sign up in time!!

Monday 8-9pm Wednesday 2-3pm OR 3-4pm

Beginner session indoors in a lovely warm pool! Our coaches will get you started and we’ll play some fun games of canoe polo to hone your new skills.

Runs for THREE weeks.

Monday 7.30-9.30pm

Always wanted to try it, but can’t afford a trip to the mountains? Take the easy option! Come with us for a beginner session on the dry slope, all equipment and transport provided, just bring gloves!

Want something to do at lunchtime?

Come join us for fun, friendly ping pong! Bring a friend to play, or turn up and challenge someone! 6 tables, equipment provided and it’s completely FREE! No registration required!

Start date: October 14th

You can choose to take part on either:

Transport provided for £2 at 7pm

Snowboard: 5.30pm OR 7.15pm, 17th October OR 1st November

Also coaching available for those who want to improve!

Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-2pm NUSU Venue

£3 per week

Ski: 5.30pm OR 7.15pm, 24th October £8 per session

Start date: 30th September or 4th November

£75 for 5 weeks

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Start date: 14th October

FREE!

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Fencing

Kickboxing

Badminton

Golf

Swordfighting – need I say more?

Throw yourself in and have a go!

Thursday 5.30pm

Great for fitness (circuits and games) and learning the basics of technique –beginners will get a good taste of what it’s like to be a martial artist!

Thursday 7-8pm

Casual badminton with other Newcastle Uni students– fun games set up with all players having fun and keeping fit!

Sunday 6-7pm OR Sunday 7-8pm

A massive success every term, so register quickly! Transport, equipment, entrance to the driving range and one hour’s coaching with a professional golfer all included!

Monday 5.30pm OR Monday 6.30pm

Start date: 24th October

£3 a week or £10 for 6!

Start date: 17th October

Football Thursdays Football – Enjoy a kickabout with other students – matches organised on the night. Places limited – make sure you book each week!

Thursdays 6-8pm at Royal Grammar School (next to Jesmond Metro)

£2

Alternating Thursdays with ‘Thursday Night Basketball Jam’ Football starts on 17th October

Also - Fun 5-a-side tournaments throughout the year and casual kickabouts in the park – dates and details:

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£3 a week or £10 for 6!

Start date: 13th October

£3 a week or £10 for 6!

Start date: 7th October

Archery

Social Cycle Club!

Love the idea of bows and arrows?

Become a bonafide Robin Hood! Please note: the full 6 week course must be attended - unlike other sports it is not possible to drop in and out, for safety reasons. Please make sure you sign up in time! This full 6 week course.

1) Sunday 10am-1pm OR 2) Sunday 12-3pm

Meet at the meeting point and we’ll all go for a nice long bike ride and perhaps find a café or pub at the end! Meet new friends, get fit and take some air!

6th October 2pm 13th October 10am More dates announced on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nusugoplay

£3 a week

Trampoline Bounce and tumble! Beginners and returners welcome! Students can book either one session or a maximum of two sessions each, where they will be taught the basic skills of bouncing!

Wednesday 7pm (9th & 16th October) Sunday 4pm (13th & 20th October) £3 per session

Start date: 13th October

£30 for 6 weeks

Transport NOT provided – Metro station adjacent to venue

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Netball

Ultimate Frisbee

Women’s Rugby

Squash

Haven’t played since school? No problem! Fun matches and a bit of training from our ‘Back to Netball’ coach, so that beginner or improver, you’ll be able to join in each session.

Tuesday 5-6pm

One of the fastest growing sports in the UK - imagine netball crossed with noncontact American football played on a rugby pitch with frisbees! Come and try it just for fun – you might love it!

Monday 6pm

Coaching and equipment provided, come and learn how to play!

Beginners very welcome!

Thursday 7.30-9.30pm

Start date: 8th October

Start date: 7th October

Taster session in fun variations like Tag and Touch – don’t worry, no tackling or mud-scrums at the beginning! We’ll show you the basics and then you can decide if you want to carry on!

Saturday 19th October 2pm £3

Dodgeball

Surf

£3 a week or £10 for 6!

‘Children in Need’ charity tournament – get the date in your diary and form your team! Don’t forget your fancy dress!

No experience needed, just for fun and medals to be won! Limited to 12 teams, get in quick!

Friday 15th November 2pm Saturday 16th November 2pm NUSU, Venue

£3 a week or £10 for 6!

Beginner lesson for 2 hours at the beach, including transport and board/ wetsuit hire!

Sunday 6th October 11.30pm OR Saturday 12th October 11.30pm £15 per session

Orienteering A challenging outdoor sport, navigate your way around a map competing to get it done fastest! Come for a taster session to see how your sense of direction stands up and enjoy the great outdoors!

Sunday 3rd November 11am Sunday 1st December 11am £3

Start date: 10th October

And look out for UV RAVE GLOW PING PONG! Coming soon to NUSU! And in TERM 2, we’ll have even more new sports to try! Make sure you collect your new timetable in January!

Remember, for all sessions (unless stated otherwise) you must sign up before attending the session.

You can sign up in the Activities Centre. (1st floor at NUSU) or online at:

www.NUSU.co.uk/goplay

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The Alternative Sports Programme No memberships or experience necessary now anyone can play sport

Go Play!

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