Digs Issue #4 - Dec 09
Y O U R C O M M U N I T Y, Y O U R M A G A Z I N E
WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS! Vacation info
CDC election results
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Contents Issue #4 - Dec 09 Page 3-6 - Your Accommodation - Christmas vacation (p.3) - Welfare Officer column (p.3) - Next year’s Uni accommodation (p.4) - Earn while you learn (p.4) - Exams with eatwithUS (p.5) - Student switch off (p.5) - Christmas carols (p.5) - Food critics wanted (p.5) - Give and Take (p.5) - Laundrettes (p.6)
A very merry Christmas from Digs magazine!
Page 7 - Resident Support Page 8-11 - Student Communities - Event highlights (p.8) - CDC training & election results (p.9) - Volunteering (p.10) - Discounted block trips (p.10) - Exam stress buster sessions (p.10) - After dark fireworks (p.10) - Board games & cake (p.10) - Free film night (p.11) - Sporty Sunday (p.11)
So, Christmas is nearly upon us and we’ve already eaten all the chocolates in the Digs office advent calendar. There’s loads going on at this time of year, but it’s really important that you know what’s happening and what you need to do in your accommodation – check out the vacation information on p.3. Exam time can be really stressful, but remember that your Residential Mentors are here to support you and provide advice to help you through – see p.7 for some useful tips. And if you need some light relief, the Communities team have organised stress busting sessions, so keep an eye on your Community emails and Facebook pages for more info. The most important thing to remember during exams is to be considerate of others and keep the noise down – find out when the ‘Quiet period’ is on p.8. A big congratulations to the newly elected CDCs – they’ve got some big plans for their year in office and are already working hard in your Community – find out more on p.9.
When you come back after Christmas and your exams are out of the way, you’ll need to start thinking about where to live next year. There are some great deals available in University accommodation, including £100 off, a freeze on rents and the chance to win a Macbook – get more details on p.4. Finally, have a fantastically festive and fun Christmas! Ruth PS: Get in touch at ruth@digsmag.co.uk
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YOUR ACCOMMODATION
Christmas vacation Everything you need to know about your accommodation The Christmas vacation is fast approaching and before you head off, here are some things you need to know about your accommodation before, during and after the Christmas vacation period.
friends. However, more people die in house fires over the Christmas period than at any other time of year. Candles, fairy lights, flammable decorations and over loaded sockets in your accommodation, could be a recipe for festive disaster – especially when alcohol is involved. Not only could you put your accommodation at risk, but you could risk the lives of you and your neighbours too. So, celebrate safely.
Security Unoccupied properties are particularly vulnerable to burglary. It may sound basic, but to minimise this risk, when leaving your accommodation make sure you:
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Maintenance If you have any maintenance repairs to report before leaving, contact Customer Services or the Maintenance Helpdesk on 222 4488. As maintenance work may take place during the vacation, please keep all floors in your accommodation clear.
• Close and lock all windows • Close curtains – particularly if you live on the ground floor
• Set the intruder alarm (if available) if you are the last person to leave • Take anything of value home with you, such as laptops and plasma screens • Mark your personal property with your room, flat number and postcode with a security marker pen • Report any outside lights that are not working to the Maintenance Helpdesk • Finally, remember to keep all doors locked at all times. Do not allow people into the flat/apartment unless they are known to you, your residents or unless they are carrying some form of identification
Sub-letting Do not allow your room to be occupied
eatwithUS cards by anybody else. If a non-resident is found to be occupying a room over this period, they will be asked to leave immediately. If you have friends or family looking for somewhere to stay, we have guest accommodation available. To find out more, visit www.shef.ac.uk/ accommodation/guest
Fridges and freezers As boring as it sounds, now’s the time to throw away any out of date food and defrost your freezer if it needs doing (some properties have frost free freezers).
Celebrate safely Christmas and New Year is a time for fun, festivities and enjoying spending time with
Have a wonderful Christmas! Many of you will now be approaching the end of your first term spent away from home and although four weeks away from the residences may seem like absolutely ages, remember that your flat will stay exactly as you’ve left it. In other words, no one wants to return to mouldy food or stacks of dishes in January, so make sure you leave things relatively clean. Sticking with the festive Digs Dec. 09
If you have an eatwithUS card, this will expire for the Christmas break and will not be valid after breakfast on 19 December 2009 until 17 January 2010.
Quiet period during exams During exams, there will be a 24hr ‘quiet period’ in place in and around the residences. This will run from 11 January – 6 February. Remember, when you finish your exams, other residents may not yet have started theirs so please show consideration. During this time, please don’t: • Play loud music • Make excessive noise, i.e. shouting, slamming doors • Hold parties or gatherings of large groups in common areas, corridors or grounds
theme, your first Christmas at university is always exciting and there are loads of festive events lined up for you in your Community. Christmas is a great time to let your hair down and enjoy a few drinks, however there are plenty of events that don’t rely on alcohol and so don’t feel like a permanent hangover has to be part of your celebrations. Many of you will have your January exams approaching. I know how horribly stressful this time can be (three years of last minute cramming has
really reinforced this view!) and so the Union are running an exam campaign to help you through. It’s also really important that you are extra considerate towards those around you during the exam period as people won’t take too kindly to being disturbed from their revision. Have a wonderful Christmas and best of luck in your exams. If things are getting too stressful and you need to talk, please get in touch. Jenni Hastings Welfare Officer 3
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Where to live next year Staying on in University accommodation may work out cheaper than you think!
To do : Buy Christmas pressies Revise... yawn
Get exams out of the way Start house hunting for next year
So, you’ve survived Christmas, recovered from the stress of exams and, finally, you can start thinking about what 2010 holds for you. First off, where to live. For some of you, this will be your first experience of house hunting. Before you start, here are some things to consider…
University accommodation is not just for first years There are apartments, studios and houses reserved just for returning students. Take a look at some of the great value Victorian houses available. Or if you like the luxury of new apartments, why not take over a whole floor with a load of your friends?
University accommodation is cheaper than you think You may be surprised to know that University accommodation can work out cheaper than private housing. Rent includes all bills, contents insurance and free internet* so you know exactly how much you’ll be paying each month. The rising cost of gas and electricity can be a worry for students on a tight budget, and in private housing you could end up paying unexpected bills that you haven’t budgeted for. Plus you get 24hr Security and maintenance if you need it.
University accommodation offers flexible contracts Private housing contracts are 52 weeks. University self-catering contracts are generally 42 weeks, so you don’t have to pay rent over the summer whilst you’re not here. But, in some properties you can extend your contract if you want. 4
To take a look at the properties reserved for returners, visit: www.getyourfootinthedoor.co.uk
Did you know? Annual rent for a room in a private house in Broomhill at £60 per week not including bills = £3,120. Add in all your bills (power @ £312, water @ £112, insurance @ £50, broadband @ £50) and it comes to £3,644. Annual rent for a room in an Endcliffe Village house at £74.20 per week including all bills = £3,116.40
* except at Opal 2
Earn while you learn… Become a Residential Mentor! If you’re thinking about moving back into University accommodation next year, how about becoming a Residential Mentor? Being a Mentor not only gives you the chance to gain new skills and boost your CV, it also pays pretty well too meaning that a proportion of your rent can be covered! You can find out a bit more about what they do on p.7. The team will be holding Open Evenings from early February, where you can get all the information you need about the role. Check out the February issue of Digs for more details. Digs Dec. 09
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Making exams more tasty!
Switch off. Turn off. Turn down. A big thanks to those of you who are doing your bit for the environment in the residences. Remember, just small changes to your lifestyle and habits can make a big difference. Switching off your lights when you’re out of the room, turning off the tap when you’re brushing your teeth and turning down your heating are all really easy ways to reduce your impact on the environment.
Reduce exam stress with eatwithUS
For more advice and information about environmental issues, visit www.studentswitchoff.org
Christmas carols The Edge Piazza, from 6.30pm, Wednesday 16 December
Exam periods can be stressful. The last thing you want to have to think about is doing a big food shop or planning what you’re going to eat for the week. Why not take away all the hassle by purchasing an eatwithUS card? You can use the cards in a range of outlets in the residences and on campus, so it’s now even easier to grab a coffee, a freshly prepared baguette or a hearty evening meal. From January 2010, the eatwithUS card can be used in the University Arms, the University’s very own real ale pub on the corner of Brook Hill – just in time for the launch of their new range of delicious pub grub! The first 200 students who had an eatwithUS card during term one and
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For a real winter warmer, head down to The Edge on 16 December to sing along to your favourite carols and indulge in free mince pies and mulled wine.
Why not take away all the hassle by purchasing an eatwithUS card?
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apply for a card in term two will be entered into a prize draw to win a 40” Plasma Screen TV. The first 100 new applicants to buy an eatwithUS card for term two will be entered into a prize draw to win an iPod Touch. Now there’s an incentive! To find out more about the eatwithUS card, email eatwithus@sheffield.ac.uk
Give and Take Give some stuff you don’t want, take away stuff you do. Saturday 12 December, 11am-4pm, Tapton Reception, The Ridge Bar, The Edge Dining Room, Jessop Building Moving out or going home for the Christmas break? This is your chance to get rid of any unwanted items you may have lurking about in your room… from Digs Dec. 09
books and CDs to clothes and even fancy dress costumes! It’s all about moving towards Zero Waste and thinking about what can be re-used, rather than thrown away. Anything that isn’t swapped will be donated to charity so nothing goes to waste. The event will be run by your Community CDC in conjunction with the Union’s new Swap Society.
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Residents from every Community are welcome so it’s the perfect chance to get festive with your friends and flatmates and mingle with other residents too. There’ll also be live music from the student society Brass and Wind Band and a free present wrapping service! This event is free to attend – no ticket needed!
Calling all budding food critics The University Arms are revamping their food menu ready for the new term in 2010 and we need YOU to sample their food and let us know what you think! To be in with a chance of getting your article printed in Digs and getting a free meal at The Arms, just email your name and why we should choose you to ruth@digsmag.co.uk
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Wash your socks for less! Did you know? The launderettes in the residences are cheaper than other local launderettes! Research has found that whilst they charge an average of £6.00 for a standard wash and dry, ours charge just £2.00 for a wash and £1.00 for 50 minutes use of the dryer.
Launderette locations It doesn’t matter where you live, you have access to all of the launderettes in the residences – you just need your U-Card*:
The Endcliffe Village Carrysbrook Court Crewe Flats Endcliffe Vale Flats 16 Endcliffe Crescent Halifax Jonas Court Stephenson The Edge
The Ranmoor Village The Ridge
City and Central Campus
Tapton Hall
Broad Lane Court Mappin Court Opal 2* St George’s Flats
Main block, 2C corridor Hallamgate Court, 1F
*Opal 2 launderettes are not University owned or managed. Prices may vary. U-Card access not available.
RESIDENT SUPPORT
Residential Mentors
A minute with a Mentor...
What your mentor can do for you No day is the same for a Residential Mentor! We deal with everything from homesickness, relationship issues and academic issues to the day-to-day problems of living in shared accommodation.
Residential Mentors offer support to students living in University accommodation. There are nearly 90 mentors who work in 10 teams of between 7 and 12 Mentors. Each team can be identified by the colour of its uniform – blue for the City, purple for Tapton, orange for Ranmoor and green for Endcliffe – and is led by a Senior Mentor. Altogether they look after around 6,500 students. Mentors are here to listen, to advise and to provide support. They are students themselves, either undergraduates or postgraduates, and so are familiar with academic life and the challenges that students face. Every evening Mentors are available between 6pm and 7pm in designated areas at each site to talk to residents and respond to emails sent in by
Most of us have lived in shared accommodation of various types so we have faced the sorts of problems you may come across. We can provide you with practical advice and information or just offer you a sympathetic ear should you need it.
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residents. Between 7.30pm and 9pm, they visit residents. Later on, Mentors go around the Community to assess the general atmosphere, and respond to any occurring issues. After midnight Mentors are on call to deal with urgent welfare matters. During visits Mentors are involved in different activities, for example, supporting residents who are unwell, talking to residents about coursework, helping to settle minor cleaning issues, checking buildings are secure and asking residents to keep the noise down. A Mentor’s intervention can stop a situation from escalating and most situations are successfully dealt with ‘in-house’.
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The team are also here to help take the stress out of exams and will be providing lots of tips on how to survive the pressure. One of our Senior Mentors offers the following advice: “When everyone returns from Christmas vacation in January, the University will be in its examination period… and we know how stressful that can be! “A 24-hour 'Quiet Period' is in place for the entire period and we’ll be coming round to enforce it so that you can focus on your academic work. “Keep in mind that some students will have exams and deadlines right up to the very last day, so be considerate and don't plan any parties. “Remember, if there’s a problem affecting your exam performance, speak up and talk to someone BEFORE marks are issued! The final exam timetable will be published by 11 December, so be sure to report any clashes before you leave for your holiday."
What’s your name? Emily Knights Where do you live and which blocks do you cover? I currently live in Shore Court, a block specifically for families and couples. I am the Senior Residential Mentor for Ranmoor Area Two and am responsible for Wimberry, Ramshaw, Laddow and Shore Court. What’s the best thing about living in The Ranmoor Village? I really enjoy living in University accommodation as you get to meet people from all over the world. There is a great atmosphere and everyone is really friendly. The location of both the Ranmoor and Endcliffe Villages is great as you are only a few minutes away from Broomhill and you can walk into the Peak District in around only twenty minutes. After visiting some of my friends at other universities, I think that the students at Sheffield University are really lucky as the accommodation is fantastic and is located in some of the best areas of the city. What made you decide to become a Residential Mentor? The job gave me the opportunity to meet lots of new people and as Mentors only work in the evenings, it didn’t affect my studies. Also, I hadn’t organised my accommodation for my MA year and you’re guaranteed accommodation with the job. I became a Senior Residential Mentor this year and moved to Ranmoor to help set up the new village. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with my team here! Everyone gets on really well and they are fantastic at their jobs so I know that every student is supported by their Mentor which makes my job a lot easier! Tell us a bit about yourself. I’ve been in Sheffield for over four years now, studying for a BA in Philosophy and an MA too. As I’m about to finish my dissertation I have very little time for hobbies and interests! However, I love watching live music, walking out to the Peak District and I regularly visit the Showroom Cinema down by the railway station. 7
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Christmas Carols at The Edge Wednesday 16 December, from 6.30pm Christmassy stalls, carols and present wrapping. Miss it, miss out!
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COMMUNITIES
The year of your life! CDCs get ready for a massive 2009/10 on their Residential Training Weekend
Congratulations to the winners – we’re looking forward to seeing what you’ve got planned in your Community in 2010! Look out for your CDC out and about in your Community! But if you want to get in touch – send your message/ idea/comment to: communities@sheffield.ac.uk
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Ranmoor A big thanks to those of you who used your vote to elect your CDC. Your Committees will be representing you, spending your Community Contribution money, putting on events and activities for you and listening to your ideas to make sure that you have the best time during your stay in University accommodation.
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boating. Don Abeysekera, Marketing and Publicity Rep for City Community, said “I’ve never abseiled before and it was a really good experience! Even though it was a little nippy out on the water, the activities were a great chance to get to know the other committee members.”
Sport Rep Dan Asbury Block Frep Coordinator Hayley Briddon Volunteering/Charity Rep Madeleine Whitehead Marketing and Publicity Rep Danny Bown
Chair David Spring Vice-chair Graham White Activities Rep Chris Butcher Ents Reps Natalie Awdry Laura Chapman Alex Patience 2 posts vacant Sport Rep Rahul Choudhary
Block Frep Coordinator Sultan Javed Volunteering/Charity Reps Ceri Sian Dee Stanley Chinonso Ezeanyika Marketing and Publicity Rep Don (A.D.T.C Abeysekera) Jing (Wei Jing Kam)
Chair Oli Backhouse Vice-chair Tom Holden Activities & Sports Reps Harry Baldock Nick Mouat Ents Reps Will Clamp Peter McNally
Josh Piggott-Smith Holly Smith Nikki Steadman Block Frep Coordinator Josh Piggott-Smith Volunteering/Charity Rep Cat Tibbs Marketing and Publicity Rep Matthew Marson
Chair Amoti Mutengesa Vice-chair Shamsuddeen Saleh Activities Rep Victoria Bagert Ents Reps Tim Bassford Steph Drummond Isla Haslam Paneet Hoonjan Sophie Petrie
Sport Rep Ayoola Alase Block Frep Coordinator Becky Povall Volunteering/Charity Reps Emily Cranmer Miyuru Dias Georgina QuintonSmith Marketing and Publicity Rep Kevin Ryan
The committees feel enthused to make this year the best ever for their CDC!
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The CDCs were trained by the Community Development Coordinators, Annie and Lauren on Sunday in team working, meeting etiquette and resolving conflict. They were also encouraged to think about ideas for their roles by discussing them with counterparts from the other Communities. Becky Atkinson, Vice Chair and Secretary for Ranmoor CDC, said: “it was useful to discuss how to best fulfil your role.” The committees were also encouraged to develop a vision for their year in office, and boy, do they have a year planned for you! From St. Patrick’s Day events to sports days and a girls’ nights in, there’ll be something for everyone! The committee members really enjoyed the opportunity to get to know the other CDCs, and learn from each other’s experiences. There was also much enthusiasm for cross-Community events as a result of the weekend.
Endcliffe
Your newly elected CDCs went away to the Peak District for a weekend of team building and training on 28 and 29 November. The aim of the weekend was to give the teams the skills to represent your Community through organising activities, events, sports and volunteering. The weekend was a huge success, with the committees now feeling even more motivated and enthused to make this year the best ever for their CDC! On Saturday, the new committee members took part in team building activities, including abseiling and bell
Chair Claire Haines Vice-chair Becky Atkinson Activities Rep Alexa Adams Ents Reps Claire Don Charlie Lambert Ollie Laslett Mathew McKay Dominic Wroblewski
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Volunteering... Just do it!
Communities get stuck in to help local causes
Over 40 residents volunteered as part of the Student Communities’ Just Do It project on Saturday 24 October, making a massive difference to the local Sheffield community. Residents from the Ranmoor Village Community helped out at a local dads event with Park Academy School. The aim of the project was to encourage dads to be more proactive with their kids. Charlie Lambert, Ents Rep for Ranmoor CDC said: “I had a great day and it was good to see dads and kids spending time together.”
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Students from The Endcliffe Village helped Whirlow Hall Farm Trust to run their own comedy night to raise much needed funds. They oversaw the event from start to finish, helping to set up, sell tickets and run the bar. Tapton Hall students helped at Hagg Hill Community allotment to improve site facilities for people who are marginalised, for example, homeless people or exsubstance users, so that they can grow food, learn new skills and move forward in their life. Nick Mouat, Activities and Sports Rep for Tapton CDC, said “It was actually really enjoyable to be doing something hands-on in the outdoors, despite the constant rain. It was really
Discounted Block trips! Do you and your block fancy doing something together that's completely different? Need an excuse to get to know that flat downstairs? We're offering discounted trips for you and your block to get to know each other better and we'll even organise it for you! Activities include pizza making, ice skating and Quasar or anything else which you can come up with! Previous group trips which have been organised by residents include a Burbage Paintballing trip and a Broad Lane Trip to the theatre. All you have to do is email us at communities@shef.ac.uk with your name, your block, your suggested group activity and the approximate size of your group.
Exam Stress Buster Sessions satisfying to see the results of our days work in changing the landscape.” Residents from City Community worked with charity, Art in the Park, who invited families and children down to the local park to make monsters. The team helped kids get creative with the crafts, provided information to the parents and spruce up the park. A representative from Hagg Hill Community Allotment Group, said: “Thank you to all the volunteers. The weather was poor and all of them worked really hard. I think that they are the group who has probably accomplished the most in such a small space of time!” Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered their time for four brilliant causes. If you’re interested in getting more involved with volunteering, just log on to SheffieldVolunteering’s website on www.sheffieldvolunteering.info
A slice of board games & cake Every other Tuesday during term time from 7-9pm, the Union’s Coffee Revolution becomes bombarded with board games! This fun, relaxed evening is open to everyone from the Student Communities, so that you can get to know some like-minded peeps whilst enjoying a free slice of cake - yum yum! Mingyu Zheng, a resident of City Community: “A crazy game of Bananagrams is always a welcome change to textbooks and essays!” So why not get yourself down to Coffee Revolution and join the fun? The next event happens on Tuesday 9th February. 10
Gettin’ to know you...
We know that exams can sometimes be tough and so we thought we’d offer something to help you chill out and relax when you return to your accommodation in January. The Student Communities Exam Stress Busting Sessions will be happening during the three exam weeks and will include favourites such as Indian Head Massage in both the Ranmoor and Endcliffe Villages. Plus all the sessions will be free, so that’s another weight off your mind. Keep checking our weekly email and Facebook groups for more details.
Fab fireworks at After Dark Over 300 residents from the Communities celebrated Bonfire Night with discounted tickets to Sheffield’s number one fireworks spectacular, After Dark on Thursday 5 November. The event, which attracts up to 18,000 people, featured loads of live music, a fun-fair, a huge Bonfire and a massive fireworks display set to music. Stephanie Drummond, Entertainments Rep for Endcliffe CDC, said: “Me and my flatmates had a great evening! The atmosphere was really buzzing and it was especially memorable for those who had never seen a massive firework display before.” We hope you had a fantastic night if you went along. Look out for more discounted tickets in your weekly “What’s On in my Community” email and on Facebook.
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Free Film Night
Sporty Sunday! Tapton CDC member, Peter McNally, reports...
Your Free Community Film Nights, which happen in each of the Communities once a week, have been steadily growing in popularity this term. A diverse range of films have been shown, from Terminator Salvation and Twilight to Saw I and Slumdog Millionaire.
Film showings: Ranmoor Village - Monday evenings, 7pm start, Dove Dale, The Ridge Endcliffe Village - Tuesday evenings, 7pm start, High Tor, The Edge Tapton - Thursday evenings, 7.30pm start, Courtyard Room City - Thursday evenings, 7pm start, Opal Two Common Room (open to all residents of City Community) Film Night is run completely by volunteers from the CDC and they want your feedback on what to show at the next film night! Danny Bown, Marketing and Publicity Rep for Ranmoor CDC, came up with the brilliant idea of setting up an online voting page to ask which film Ranmoor residents would like to see. You can access this page at ranmoorfilmnight. webs.com/voting.htm If you live in the other Communities, just log-on to your Official Community Facebook group and leave us a note on the wall! It’s your film night, so tell us what you wanna see!
Contact us... You have two fulltime members of staff - Lauren and Annie - here to make sure that you have the best time in your Student Community. We always want to hear from you and hear your ideas on what you’d like to organise or see happening: Call in and see us: Communities Office, Level 2, Students’ Union E-mail: communities@shef.ac.uk Tel: 0114 222 8689 Website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/union/ communities
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Sporty Sunday, 1 November To get everyone in the mood we started off with a warm up game of North, East, South and West, Bulldog and some typical school sports day games. Tapton dominated with rousing victory chants of BARMY ARMY, much to everyone else’s annoyance. A bonus round of Basketball followed where every point scored equalled a point in the tables. Endcliffe and Ranmoor put in a stunning effort scoring multiple baskets, however, Tapton came through as the victors. Free pizza arrived and, glad of a sit down, everyone got stuck in and chatted about the day so far. Next up was a game of rounders. Endcliffe were up to bat first but they didn’t last long and Tapton stepped up to the plate, determined to dominate this game as well, eventually winning with a sterling effort of 36 points. Moving onto Tug-of-War, Hula Hooping and Dodgeball, Endcliffe proved they weren’t out of it just yet by winning the Tug-of-War with a Herculean effort and destroying Tapton at the Hula Hooping thanks to Lucy’s masterful technique. Dodgeball was next and Tapton Block Frep, Guy stepped in. The first two games went to Tapton, so Guy decided he would play for the opposing side to try and even the odds. His input helped Endcliffe put up a brave defence from the Tapton Barmy Army, however, even his heroic display of wiping out half the opposing team couldn’t stop them from winning the game 4-0. With 10 minutes remaining, Tapton convinced the Freps to play another
game, with the whole tournament up for grabs to the winner of this one match! The game started tentatively and soon only Guy stood alone for Endcliffe whilst Tapton had half their team left. Ball after ball was thrown, but Guy caught each one, tipping the scales into Endcliffe’s favour. However, not fazed, Tapton knocked out each player from across the hall until only Guy stood against Josh and each had two balls. Guy had been in all game and was looking rattled and slow, however, Josh had been sitting out for a few minutes and so as he threw the final ball of the game Guy just didn’t react fast enough to get his foot out of the way.
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It’s still all to play for next time, so look out for the next round of Sporty Sundays
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Tapton took home the trophy for this round, but it’s still all to play for. Look out for the next round of Sporty Sundays advertised around your accommodation and get a few of your flatmates, neighbours or corridor mates to come down. You’ll get to have a laugh and try and defeat current leaders Tapton to take home the trophy for your Community. The final scores were: City Ranmoor Endcliffe Tapton
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