Autumn Term 2013!
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Welcome to this term’s Give it a Go programme! It’s packed full of fun and exciting activities, trips, events and experiences for you to get involved in. Ever dreamt of reliving your childhood at Disneyland Paris? Or fancy trying out orienteering or decorating yummy biscuits? Yes! Then Give it a Go is for you!
................................... Important Information: Here's how to take part:… • Look through this activity guide • Decide what you would like to do! • Buy your ticket online at www.upsu.net/giveitago or where applicable through the Welcome Centre on the ground floor of the Students’ Union. • Tickets must be purchased in advance. Popular events sell out very quickly... please buy your ticket early to avoid disappointment! • Turn up with your ticket, get involved and Give it a Go! Accessibility
UPSU is committed to making activities accessible for everyone. If you have any individual requirements please let us know in advance of the session, so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.
Refunds/Cancellations
Unfortunately, any tickets purchased are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged/ transferred. If the event organiser cancels the activity, a full refund will be given.
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Give it a Go Salsa Dancing Sunday 15th September 7:30-9pm Get your pulses racing with some silky smooth Salsa moves! Learn to dance salsa with experienced tutors, have fun and get to know new people. Beginners and experienced dancers are both welcome. Hot drinks and cake/snacks will be available in 3rd Space. 3rd Space, The Union. Ticket Cost £3
IKEA Trip Monday 16th September Join us for a day of shopping at West Quay in Southampton. A great chance to buy what you need for your flat or house! Bring a shopping bag! The coach departs from Cambridge Road 10am and Langstone Campus 10:15am. Leaving Southampton at 5pm. Ticket Cost £13
Sports Taster Sessions Friday 20th September 11-5pm Come along to our sports drop in sessions to see the the variety that the Athletic Union has to offer. Be it a sport you’ve played at school or a sport you’ve never heard of, we have something for everyone! So come and give it a go, and see what sport you want to get involved with this year! Spinnaker Sports Centre (opposite the Union) £FREE Halls Sports Day Wednesday 25th September 12pm onwards There really is no better way to get to know others in your halls! Get involved in some teambuilding and sporting fun at this year’s Halls Sports Day including games such as tug-ofwar, and the classic track races such as the sack race, three-legged race and the egg and spoon. There will also be a variety of sports taster sessions (football, rugby, dodgeball, netball, badminton and volleyball) to have a go at. No need to book, just turn up. Everyone in halls is welcome, even if you just attend to support your hall. Ravelin Park £FREE
Give "Dance" a Go Wednesday 25th September & Wednesday 2nd October / 2-3pm, 3-4pm & 4-5pm Join the Dance Club to try out 3 styles of dance - Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary. These dance sessions are ideal for anyone, whatever your previous experience. Enjoy an exciting social atmosphere as well as keeping fit. Wear loosefit clothing i.e. leggings/ jogging bottoms and a t-shirt. Spinnaker Sports Centre, Studio 1 (opposite the Union) Contact dance@upsu. net for more details £FREE
Give "Dinghy Sailing" a Go Saturday 28th September 12pm onwards Join the Sailing Club for a short session of dinghy sailing with an experienced member of the team who will introduce you to the sport as well as what it’s like to be a member of our club. Bring a wetsuit (if you have one), If not bring old clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit wet (including shoes). Also bring a towel and a warm spare change of clothes. The sessions will be run on hourly rotations, dependent on interest, so make sure to register at the email address provided. Meet at Portsmouth Sailing Club, PO1 2JL Register your interest by emailing dinghy.social@upsc.co.uk Tickets cost £3
Give it a Go Orienteering & Geocaching at the Queen Elizabeth Country Park Tuesday 1st October 12pm-5pm Love a challenge? Join us for a visit to Hampshire’s biggest Country park with 2,000 acres of open access woodland and dowland. There will be 3 activities available which everyone will get a chance to try. First take on the orienteering challenge - test your navigational skills using a map to navigate from post to post, secondly give geocaching a go - the global outdoor treasure hunt using GPS, then finally head up Butser Hill, the highest view point in Hampshire! Wear strong boots or shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring a bottle of water. The Park is hilly so the walks can be challenging. Meet outside the UoP Rotunda, PO1 2QQ Tickets cost £5
Line Dancing Monday 7th October 8-8:45pm Yeeha! Ever tried out Line Dancing? Join us for an exciting evening mixed with laughing, fun and enjoyment, and even a bit of exercise thrown in. Cowboy hats most definitely allowed! Wear flat shoes rather than trainers. No stiletto’s! Spinnaker Sports Centre, Studio 1 (opposite the Union) Ticket cost £5
Oakleaf Brewery Tour Monday 14th October 6pm - 9pm Take a trip on the ferry across to the Gosport based brewery for an informative tour of a traditional working brewery. See it in action and sample a selection of fine ales. Tickets include ferry, tour and 3 pints of ale. (For over 18’s only). Meet at the Hard (near Portsmouth Harbour train station), PO1 3EB. Date subject to change. Ticket cost £15
Beginner's Ski Lessons & Donutting (not the baked good!) Wednesday 16th October Get to grips with the basics of skiing at the Alpine Snowsports centre in Southampton. You’ll be taught to ski in a 1 hr beginner’s session, followed by a bit of donutting! Donutting involves an adrenaline-fuelled ride down the slope while you hang on to an inflatable donut shaped ring! Come on, now that’s sounds fun! The coach departs from Cambridge Road 3:30pm leaving Southampton at approx 8:30pm. Ticket cost £31
Green Week Monday 21st - Friday 25th October Join us for UPSU’s annual week of free events across the campus to promote environmental sustainability and carbon reduction. There will be workshops, debates, pledges, a swap shop, Dr Bike, group bike rides, and free energy efficient light bulbs! Across campus. For more information please contact environment@upsu.net £FREE
Weekend Trip to Liverpool & Manchester Friday 18th October - Sunday 20th October Take the weekend to explore two of the biggest cities in the North of England Liverpool and Manchester. Liverpool: The Beatles! Enough said really! Both cities boast a wealth of visitor attractions including shops, cathedrals and museums. Manchester is home to the world’s most famous football team Manchester United! Ticket includes: return coach travel and 2 nights bed and breakfast in lovely Liverpool. Places are limited so make sure you reserve yours today for only £122. The coach will depart from Cambridge Road and Langstone Campus early on Friday morning arriving back in Portsmouth late on Sunday evening. Ticket cost £122
Beach Clean Friday 25th October If you Love Pompey come along and help clean up the beach! Litter pickers and bin liners are provided. Wrap up warm and wear sensible footwear! For more information please contact cub@upsu.net £FREE Cheddar Gorge Saturday 26th October Visit Britain’s biggest gorge, take in the dramatic cliffs rising up 450ft and explore the stunning stalactite caverns below. Ticket includes: return travel and Cheddar Gorge entry ticket. You MUST bring your NUS card/Campus Card. The coach departs from Cambridge Road 8:30am and Langstone Campus 8:45am leaving Cheddar Gorge at 4:30pm Ticket Cost £27 (You save £33.95 National Express Return Coach Ticket to Wells £42 Cheddar Gorge entry ticket on the day £18.95)*
Zombie Bus Tour Monday 28th October 7-8:30pm or 9-10:30pm Join us for a terrifying zombie bus tour around Portsmouth’s most haunted places. Frights and delights guaranteed! The Zombie Bus will leave from Cambridge Road at 7pm and 9pm. Ticket cost £25
Scavenger Hunt Tuesday 29th October 12-3pm Come and take part in this fantastic Scavenger Hunt around the University campus. You will be given clues to solve which you will need to crack before moving on to the next one. The aim of the hunt is to complete the route in the quickest time possible as well as collect evidence that you’ve been there. There will be prizes for the winning teams. Come as a team or an individual and enjoy an afternoon of fun. Across campus. Children welcome but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Child ticket is same price as an adult ticket. Ticket cost £3.50 Pumpkin Carving Thursday 31st October 5-7pm Its Hallowe’en! Try making your own traditional Jack o’Lantern. Learn about the traditions of pumpkin carving as well as having lots of fun making your own! We have a range of spooky stencils to use, or you can design your own. At the end you can take your pumpkin home with you. Outside the Union Building, Cambridge Road entrance. Children welcome but must be supervised by a parent/ guardian. Child ticket is same price as an adult ticket. Ticket cost £3.50
Give "Aikido" a Go Monday 11th November 6:45-9pm This taster session offers an insight into a unique type of martial art. Its movements focus on blending with the energy of an attacker and moving them effortlessly off balance without opposing them or attempting to cause harm. Wear sports clothing (no jeans). Meeting Room 1, Students’ Union. Contact akido@ upsu.net to register. £FREE Operation Christmas Child Monday 11th (12-2pm) & Tuesday 12th (2-4pm) November Bring joy to a child’s life this Christmas by giving a shoebox gift to a child in need with Operation Christmas Child. Please bring items to pack into the boxes. We will provide shoeboxes and plenty of wrapping paper. For a list of what is suitable, go to www.operationchrismaschild.org.uk/whattopack £FREE Weekend Trip to Disneyland Paris Friday 15th November - Sunday 17th November Come along with UPSU for a magical time at Disneyland Paris! Ticket includes: return coach travel, 2 nights bed and breakfast, 2 day Parks Hopper Pass, optional day in Paris, and travel insurance. Places are limited so make sure you reserve yours today for only £60 deposit. The coach will depart from Cambridge Road and Langstone Campus early on Friday morning and arrive back in Portsmouth early on Monday morning. Ticket cost £165
Christmas Biscuit Decorating Tuesday 19th November 12-2pm Drop by and decorate your own yummy Christmas shaped biscuits! Biscuits, icing etc will be provided. Eat your biscuits there and then or bring a tuppaware and take them home! Ground Floor, Students’ Union Ticket cost £3
Trip to London - Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park and Wicked the musical! Thursday 28th November Get in the Christmas spirit early at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Spend the day enjoying the festive atmosphere while you walk through the glittering Christmas markets, visit the Famous Bavarian village, and taste some of the delights at a wealth of cafes, bars and eateries! Then in the evening, head to the Apollo Victoria Theatre for Wicked, the spectacular multi-award winning stage musical. Wicked provides a shocking backstory to explain how the Witches of Oz earned their reputations as Glinda the Good and The Wicked Witch of the West long before Dorothy arrived on the scene! Ticket includes return coach travel and excellent seating for the 7:30pm performance of Wicked. The coach departs from Cambridge Road 8:30am and Langstone Campus 8:45am leaving London 11pm. Ticket cost £55 (You Save £28 National Express Return Coach Ticket to London £18 Premium seating Wicked £65)*
Stratford-Upon-Avon Saturday 23rd November Enjoy this trip to the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Stratford is a city steeped in history and culture. Explore the city and countryside or spend the afternoon sat alongside the picturesque River Avon. The coach departs from Cambridge Road 8:30am and Langstone Campus 8:45am leaving Stratford at 5:30pm Ticket cost £20 (You save £14.40 National Express Return Coach Ticket to Stratford £34.40)*
Christmas Card Making Tuesday 3rd December 2-4pm Drop in to this workshop to make your own magical Christmas cards to give to someone special. We will provide all the materials you need to make 3 cards and give you ideas, but then it’s over to you to get creative! 3rd Space, Students’ Union Ticket cost £3 *Prices correct as of 12/08/2013
Quick Look Time Table! Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
Sun
15 Sept Salsa Dancing
16 Sept IKEA Trip
17 Sept
18 Sept
19 Sept
20 Sept Sports Taster
21 Sept
22 Sept
23 Sept
24 Sept
26 Sept
27 Sept
28 Sept Dinghy Sailing
29 Sept
30 Sept
1 Oct
25 Sept Halls Sports Day & Dance 2 Oct
3 Oct
4 Oct
5 Oct
6 Oct
7 Oct Line Dancing
8 Oct
9 Oct
10 Oct
11 Oct
12 Oct
13 Oct
14 Oct Brewery Tour
15 Oct
16 Oct Ski Lessons
17 Oct
20 Oct
21 Oct Green Week
22 Oct Green Week
23 Oct Green Week
24 Oct Green Week
27 Oct
28 Oct Zombie Bus Tour
29 Oct Scavenger Hunt
30 Oct
3 Nov
4 Nov
5 Nov
11 Nov
17 Nov Disney
Orienteering & Geocaching
18 Oct
19 Oct
Liverpool & Manchester
Liverpool & Manchester
25 Oct
26 Oct Cheddar Gorge
31 Oct Pumpkin Carving
1 Nov
2 Nov
6 Nov
7 Nov
8 Nov
9 Nov
12 Nov Xmas Child
13 Nov
14 Nov
15 Nov Disney
16 Nov Disney
18 Nov
19 Nov Xmas Biscuits
20 Nov
21 Nov
22 Nov
24 Nov
25 Nov
26 Nov
27 Nov
28 Nov Musical in London
29 Nov
1 Dec
2 Dec
Liverpool & Manchester
10 Nov
Akido & Xmas Child
Green Week & Beach Clean
23 Nov
Stratforf-Upon-Avon
30 Nov
3 Dec
Xmas Card Making
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