DIgs Magazine: Feb 10 by Rob Ellerington

Digs Issue #5 - Feb 10

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

THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING ISSUE Communities listings

CDCs in 2010

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Contents Issue #5 - Feb 10 Page 3-6 - Your Accommodation - Welcome to new arrivals (p.3) - Welfare Officer column (p.3) - Fun fitness (p.3) - Sexual health (p.3) - Healthy eating (p.5) - eatwithUS vouchers (p.5) - Your spiritual wellbeing (p.6) - Formal dinners (p.6) - Accommodation maintenance (p.6)

15 pages

Page 7-9 - Student Communities - Re-Fresh parties (p.7) - Just Do It volunteering (p.7) - Sporty Sunday (p.7) - Your CDCs in 2010 (p.8) - Erasmus students (p.9) - Union society events (p.9)

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Page 10 - Resident Support - Drink safe, be safe, stay safe - Earn while you learn Page 11 - Event highlights

New year, new you? Well, if you’re anything like me, the diet was ditched mere days into 2010 and the resolution to get fit went out of the window as soon as the snow started falling and I hibernated in front of the TV with my duvet! But the time has come to face up to the realisation that the bikini body I’m aiming for is more, well, SuBo than JLo at the moment and it’s only 6 months til my summer holiday… If you’ve started the decade in the same way, this ‘Health and Wellbeing’ issue of Digs is here to motivate, inspire and inform you to start thinking about the ways in which you can start looking after

yourself in both body, mind and spirit. Drinking too much, exercising too little, forgetting about your sexual health – it’s all easily done, but the new year really is the perfect time to start thinking about the ways in which we can all look after ourselves a bit more. Enjoy! Ruth

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PS: I’d love to hear from you if you have any comments, feedback or ideas for Digs! Email me at ruth@digsmag.co.uk

If you live in Endcliffe, you probably don’t want to be lugging your dirty laundry all the way across the Village. Well, you don’t have to! There are launderettes dotted all around – and they’re loads cheaper than other local launderettes.

Useful contacts ACS Customer Services General advice and information about your accommodation Call: 0114 222 8800 Email: acs-customerservices@shef.ac.uk

There are launderettes located in: 24/7 Security Services In case of emergency Call: 0114 222 4444

Accommodation Office Advice and information about your contract, room changes and accommodation options for future years Call: 0114 222 4488 Email: accommodationoffice@shef.ac.uk

For general security advice and information:

ACS Maintenance Helpdesk Report a maintenance problem in your accommodation at your Customer Services reception or Call: 0114 222 8801 Email: acs-helpdesk@shef.ac.uk

The Student Villages and Tapton Hall Call: 0114 222 4075 Email: monitoringstation@shef.ac.uk

Digs magazine is published by ACS for the Student Communities. Digs Magazine Accommodation and Campus Services The University of Sheffield 301 Glossop Road Sheffield S10 2HL Design: Rob Ellerington (rob.ellerington@gmail.com)

Page 12-15 - What’s On - Give It a Little Go listings (p.12) - Endcliffe (p.13) - Ranmoor (p.14) - Tapton & City (p.15)

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Hello & goodbye! Welcome to our new arrivals - enjoy your digs!

YOUR ACCOMMODATION

A fun way to fitness Keeping fit is essential to staying healthy. But exercise doesn’t have to be dull, it can be a great opportunity to meet new people and alleviate some of the stresses of student life. For a fun way to increased fitness, check out the ‘Give it a little go’ listings on p.12. There are loads of brilliant activities going on every week right on your doorstep, including belly dancing, yoga and ‘Strictly’-style ballroom dance classes! So, what are you waiting for?

Get fit t he John Sergean t way!

Sexual health Welcome to our Semester Two arrivals! We hope you like Digs and that you settle into your new accommodation and life as a student in Sheffield. There’s lots of information in the welcome booklet (you can find it in the kitchen in your accommodation) and remember there are lots of people around to ask if you’re not sure – check out p.2 for a list of useful contacts. Also don’t forget to return your completed inventory form - you can hand it in to any Customer Services reception. Although the majority of you will continue to live in University accommodation for the rest of the year, we have to say goodbye to those of you who were only living with us in Semester One. ACS carry out inspections after you’ve left so remember to make sure your room is clean and tidy (hint – if you’ve put posters up on the walls be extra

Beating the homesick blues

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careful when you take them down so you don’t damage the paint and wash your shower curtain just in case!) We’re sad to see you go and hope you’ve had a great time here. For all the rest of you, here’s some advance warning of interim inspections: all accommodation will be inspected during March and April. We don’t want you to get charged unnecessarily, so make sure everything is clean and tidy and remember to report any maintenance requirements promptly.

After a good few weeks away from university surrounded by your home comforts and old friends, returning to Sheffield after Christmas can be a tough transition and it isn’t unusual to be hit with a bout of homesickness. You’re not alone as it can take a while to be fully comfortable with living somewhere new. Try to distract yourself by seeing what’s going on in your accommodation and at the Union. There’s nothing like a spot of fencing or samba drumming to lift your spirits! You can also give Nightline a call (0114 222 8787) if you’re

The Union’s Sexual Health campaign, supported by the Resident Support team is kicking off on 8 February. Throughout the week there’ll be lots of sexual health related stuff going on in the residences and on campus, including free condoms being given out, information sessions and Chlamydia testing. Sexplored, the student run weekly drop-in service is also being re-launched and will be out in the residences in High Tor at The Edge on 12 Feb at 6pm. The Sheffield Sexual Health and HIV Clinic based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital offers free, confidential advice, counselling, testing and treatment for STI’s. To find out more, visit www.sth. nhs.uk/services/specialised/7-2-1.php PS. Check out Union President, Paul Tobin’s blog post about his experience of getting tested there recently

after a listening ear. If you feel you need more support, contact your Residential Mentor or the Counselling Service on 0114 222 4134. Time to chill Now that your exams have finished, it’s an ideal time to recharge your batteries after a few too many late revision sessions at the IC (or postexam celebratory nights out). Relaxation doesn’t have to be antisocial - grab a few friends and some DVDs and you have the perfect night in. Student life can get tiring, a night of dancing at Roar and a 9 o’clock lecture just don’t

mix well, so don’t be afraid of the odd early night. Sexual health With Valentine’s Day coming up, we’ve decided it’s the ideal time to run a sexual health campaign. Whether you’re in a relationship or not, there is no excuse not to take responsibility for your sexual health. Look out for a variety of events in week one of term which aim to encourage you to do just that. Jenni Hastings Welfare Officer 3

YOUR ACCOMMODATION

Kick start the year in a healthy way! Healthy food and drink from eatwithUS You’re probably familiar with all the different eatwithUS outlets in the residences and on campus, but did you know they offer great healthy alternatives? From freshly made soups, to juicy smoothies, there are lots of healthy meals and snacks to choose from and, wherever possible, chefs will always bake, instead of fry food. Healthy options include granola pots, fresh fruit and freshly squeezed smoothies – so there’s always an alternative to the chocolate machine!

Top Tips for healthier eating • Get in tune with your tummy – put that fork down when you’re satisfied, not

when you’re stuffed! • Start the day in a healthy way. Choose a slow burning breakfast, such as porridge which will fill you up ‘til lunch. • Limit salad toppings – a healthy salad can be ruined with fattening toppings and dressings. • Make sure you get your five a day. eatwithUS outlets offer a great range of fruit, salads and smoothies to help you on your way.

As a little incentive to eat better s during February, hand in the voucher lthy hea below at the till for some money saving offers!

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Your spiritual wellbeing

Exclusive treat for eatwithUS card holders Last term Digs was lucky enough to be invited to one of the formal dinners held for eatwithUS card holders in the residences.

Introducing your University Chaplaincy

We had a great time and met loads of lovely people and ate so much delicious food we could hardly breathe in our posh frocks! Because they were so successful, the bods at eatwithUS are planning on doing them again, and we can’t wait! The formal dinners are a great opportunity to get dressed up, meet new people and you get to enjoy a scrumptious three course meal created by the University’s very own Executive Chef, Tracey Carr (pictured below). Best of all it’s an exclusive treat for being an eatwithUS card holder.

In a fast-moving and increasingly impersonal world, the University Chaplaincy offers a personal approach. The Chaplaincy has Chaplains and Religious Advisers from 8 major faiths: Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan and Sikh. They offer care and support to people of all faiths and none, including opportunities for worship, prayer and spiritual exploration. Located at 344 Glossop Road (just behind the Union), the Chaplaincy is open Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 5pm and Friday, 9.30 to 2pm. They have a Common Room with comfy seats and free tea and coffee. There is also a quiet room where you can go to get away from it all and where different worship services are held throughout the week. There is always someone around if you have any questions or would like a chat.

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Feeling left out? You can still sign up for an eatwithUS card if you’re in selfcatering accommodation and enjoy all the benefits and offers including 10% off the already great value prices in the Dining Rooms.

There is always someone around if you have any questions or would like a chat

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Feel free to just pop in! There are two Student Workers at the Chaplaincy (pictured above). Jenny (aka Jelly) works with postgraduates and Asha works with international students. They organise socials, from chocolate tasting to Persian dinners. Asha also runs an International Drop-In at The Edge Café on Thursday evenings from 7pm. Visit: www.shef.ac.uk/ssd/chaplains Email: chaplaincy@shef.ac.uk Call: 0114 222 8923

Got a problem with your accommodation? Tell us! If you’ve got a problem with your accommodation, the ACS Maintenance team are there to ensure it gets sorted. But, the only way problems can be resolved is if you report them! It’s worth remembering that if there are any faults that haven’t been reported when you move out, you may be charged. So, if you have any questions about maintenance in your accommodation, or a problem that needs fixing, get in touch with the team and let them know. To report a maintenance problem (eg: no heating, no hot water, leaking tap), 6

you should contact the Maintenance Helpdesk on: Visit: www.shef.ac.uk/accommodation/ maintenanceform.html Email: acs-helpdesk@sheffield.ac.uk Call: 0114 222 4488 Once your maintenance job has been attended to, you will receive a blue slip to tell you. If you don’t get this, please let us know. Remember, if you don’t tell ACS about a problem, they can’t fix it!

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COMMUNITIES

Happy New Year! Get ready for a bigger & better semester!

Happy New Year from the Communities Team! We hope that you’ve all had a wonderful break over Christmas and, now that exams are out of the way, are back for Semester Two refreshed and rejuvenated – it’s going to be even bigger and better than ever!

Communities Christmas Crackers

included free festive food and drink, Wii games and Rock Band, a festive quiz with some top prizes and tunes from their very own City DJs. Ranmoor decorated The Ridge Bar and also held a quiz with some top prizes; every student got a free Santa hat and a caricaturist drew some entertaining student cartoon portraits. With the festive celebrations over, CDC plans are well underway for the first big parties of semester two.

Re-Fresh Parties! Semester Two is here! The Christmas break is over, exams have passed... it’s time to refresh!

Endcliffe’s Mistletoe and Mayhem saw The Edge Bar and High Tor transformed into partying winter wonderlands complete with a Rodeo Reindeer and massive, inflatable Santa’s Grotto! Nearly 200 Tapton students got together for the Snowball Blitz held in Tapton Bar and JCR2; local band The Magic Bullitz played live to a great reaction, with other attractions including a Tapton Ice Sculpture and Santa’s Grotto. City

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Student community volunteering. Saturday 5th / Sunday 6th March Join a team made up of students from your Community, complete a one-off task in a day and make a lasting difference to local people. There will be one project for each of the four Student Communities. Meet new friends, get some great experience and discover Sheffield. Travel, food, support and sunshine provided! Check the Communities webpages and the weekly email for more details. To find out more or to sign up, email: communities@sheffield.ac.uk

Saturday 13th February Refresh! Endcliffe Traffic Light Party The Edge Bar and High Tor 9pm-3am, just £2

Sporty Sunday

Two different rooms, two DJs, chocolate fountain, traffic light theme, free shot on entry, giveaways. What colour will you dress as?

28th February, 11am-3pm, Goodwin Sports Centre, FREE

RED = Stop YELLOW = Maybe… GREEN = Go The Communities rounded off a fantastic first term with some festive celebrations, put on by the newly elected Community Development Committees.

Just Do It!

Saturday 13th February also sees Ranmoor host their massive Traffic Light Party at The Ridge and Tapton host their first big party of the New Year on this day too. City CDC are also working on plans for an End of Exams celebration – ideas include City Open Decks / DJ Night.

Don’t forget to come down to the next Community vs. Community Sporty Sunday – with loads of tournaments, fun games and free snacks too! The past two tournaments have been themed on “School Sports Day” and “Around the World” sports, with games including cricket, rounders, sack race, dodgeball, basketball and Swedish longball… Tapton have walked away with the Community trophy both times… can they do it again? To take part on the day, just show up you can bring down your Block team, turn up as an individual…or just come along and support your Community!

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ERASMUS Students... Welcome to Your Student Community!

• Endcliffe Village • Ranmoor Village • Tapton • City

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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One of the big aims of the Communities programme is to provide a diverse programme of activities – so what better way to offer this than by linking up with the fabulous range of Union Societies. The Students’ Union has just under 200 societies on offer, from Darts and Debating, to Ceilidh and Chocolate Soc. Many societies have either headed out to the Communities to offer sessions already or will be doing so next term.

If you’ve just arrived in your University accommodation – WELCOME! It’s great to have you here and we’re sure that you’ll have an amazing time! Depending on where you live, you’re a part of one of the following Student Communities:

This is your ‘Home from Home’ - your very own student community and we’re here to fit as much fun as possible into one year, by putting on a massive programme of stuff for you to get involved in, from festivals and parties, to film nights and dance classes. We’re also here to help you put on your very own events and activities and be a leader amongst your student peers. As part of your rent, you’ve already paid what we call your Community Contribution and this is what goes to fund the massive Communities programme. Check out the listings (p.11–15) to see what’s happening and make sure you read the weekly email we send to your university email account, “What’s on in my Community this week?” As proof that you live in your Student Community, you’ll receive your Community Membership Card – keep this card safe as you’ll need it to gain

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So far… • Sheffield Marrow have run sign-up sessions at Ranmoor and Endcliffe; their sign-up at Endcliffe was the biggest sign-up session this year, with a total of 50 new students signing up as donors!

access to some events and venues, and also to claim some discounts on offer, for example to claim your free cake at the Board Games and Cake Night bimonthly. Each Community has its own Student CDC (Community Development Committee) made up of students living there; your CDC is responsible for organising events and activities for your Student Community. Let your CDC know what events and activities you’d like to see happening by emailing: communities@shef.ac.uk

Stress-busting Sessions go down a treat! The exam period can be a stressful one – so the Communities set up some Exam Stress-Buster Sessions to help you all relax, enjoy a few moments of calm and tackle that revision refreshed and rejuvenated! Students at Ranmoor and Endcliffe enjoyed 10-minute massage sessions from an experienced tutor, which hopefully served as a wellearned treat and a break from all of that hard work.

• Indian Society ran a Diwali celebration in Opal 2 Common Room, with over 54 students from the Communities enjoying the festivities with a free meal! • Mental Health Awareness ran a stall in The Edge at Endcliffe • Sheffield University Theatre Company brought their production of ‘Bed’ to The Edge for a weekend in October • Sheffield Music Players Society held a Christmas Concert at Endcliffe to get everyone in the festive spirit – a whole five different groups from the society took students through a whirlwind of music from improvisational jazz to medleys of musicals

Coming Up… • Archaeology Society are running a film showing up at Endcliffe • SHRIMPS Improvisational Comedy are running workshops at both Endcliffe and Ranmoor • PedSoc will be running a Dr. Bike session and demo on the piazza at Endcliffe • Lemon Fresh are planning a scavenger hunt at Endcliffe • Cheerleading, Latin and Ballroom and Capoeira will also all be running sessions in the Communities • Plus, Sheffield Marrow and Mental Health Awareness will also be returning to run even more sessions If your society would like to run a Communities session, just Email: communities@shef.ac.uk

RESIDENT SUPPORT

Drink safe, be safe, stay safe Make sure alcohol doesn’t ruin your time in University accommodation Everyone knows that too much alcohol is not good for you, but let’s be honest, sometimes that quiet pint turns into an all-nighter and you wake up the next morning with only a vague recollection of the night before. In most cases, the worst that happens is that you have a massive hangover which can only be cured by water, sleep and a fry up from the Dining Room.

Think about the consequences For some though, as the memories of the previous night return, so does the realisation that your behaviour was, to put it lightly, undesirable. Being overfriendly with someone you’ve just met, a drunken argument, lost belongings, vomiting and photographic evidence of it all on Facebook will keep you feeling worse even after your hangover has gone. For some, drunken behaviour can have more serious consequences: misuse of fire alarm or protection equipment, stealing traffic signs, damaging University property, using offensive and abusive language to staff can, and frequently do, result in disciplinary action.

Support & action Have no fear, help is at hand – we can’t turn back the clocks but we can give you guidance and support in these situations. Your Residential Mentors are here to ensure that University accommodation is a pleasant and safe place to live and work and have the authority to carry out disciplinary interviews and issue disciplinary action to students requiring them to: • Write a letter of apology to the victim • Sign an undertaking to be of good conduct in the future.

Remember : • Even if you are under the influence of alcohol you are still responsible for your actions. • Pay fines • Pay costs for damage incurred • Sign up to volunteering programmes In more serious cases we will also consider:

• Keep your keys and your belongings safe when you are out – don’t leave them unattended even for a minute.

• Reporting matters to the Police

• Pay attention and be alert.

• Notifying the offender’s academic department about any incidents and outcomes

• Don’t accept drinks from strangers and use a Spikey if you’re drinking from a bottle.

• Referring the incident to the University Disciplinary Committee

• Be aware that alcohol can lower your inhibitions and that beer goggles are not an urban myth, neither are STDs and pregnancy so use a condom.

The outcomes of the disciplinary actions are recorded on your student record and in the most serious cases ACS may even terminate your accommodation contract – something which several students have had to deal with already this year.

• Don’t invite strangers back to your accommodation – you will be responsible for their actions. • Don’t be led by peer pressure. • Don’t walk home alone – get a taxi or walk with friends using the green routes.

Earn while you learn Looking for flexible work to help pay your rent? Want practical experience to help boost your CV? Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Residential Mentor? Then come along to a Resident Support Open Evening to find out more!

• Know your limits and when to stop Be considerate of others – both in your accommodation and in the surrounding area.

• Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th February 6.30-7.30pm, High Tor 2, The Edge

• Be considerate of others.

• Wednesday 17 February 6.30-7.30pm, Monsal Dale, The Ridge

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Give it a Little Go: Ranmoor & Endcliffe Taster activity sessions right on your Community doorstep

Give it a Little Go is Give it a Go’s baby brother - out in the Communities just for you! GIALG activity sessions are designed to let you try something new, whilst meeting some like-minded new folks in your Community at the same time. The Community Contribution you’ve already paid means that you can enjoy super discounted rates for these sessions.

Endcliffe Village

Give it a Little Go: Jewellery Making 7-9pm, High Tor 3, The Edge, £1.50 Learn how to make bead jewellery at this crafty workshop!

18th March) 7-8pm. Tickets £3.75 This three week course introduces you to the benefits of this mind and body workout, focussing on core stability and posture. Suitable for beginners.

Monday 1st March

Monday 8th March,

Give it a Little Go: Belly Dance 7-8pm, High Tor 5, The Edge, £1.

Legs, Bums and Tums Fitness Class 7-8pm, High Tor 5, The Edge Our tutor will focus on technique and toning rather than intensity; targeting your legs, bums and tums. Fitness Mats will be provided.

Monday 22nd February

Tickets available from The Edge Hub reception, Monday and Thursday evenings

Ranmoor Village

Monday 8th Feb Give it a Little Go: Fab Abs 7-7.30pm, High Tor 5, The Edge. Tickets £1. Concentrate on those fantastic abs of yours in this session which focuses on technique and toning. Fitness Mats will be provided. Please wear suitable fitness clothing.

Thursday 11th February Give it a Little Go: Yoga (3 week course: 11th Feb, 18th Feb, 25th Feb) 7-8pm, High Tor 5, The Edge. Tickets £3.75. This introductory course will get you get you started in learning this ancient art form. An excellent way to relax and de-stress. Please wear loose clothing. Fitness Mats will be provided.

Monday 15th February Give it a Little Go: Latin & Ballroom 7-9pm, High Tor 2, The Edge. Tickets £1. Come and try ballroom and Latin dancing, as seen on Strictly! We have professional teachers and all are welcome, you don’t need experience or a partner. Just bring yourself and expect lots of fun!

Tickets available from The Ridge reception, Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Tuesday 9th February

Belly Dance can strengthen body, mind and spirit and reinforce female sensuality. You don’t even have to show your belly! Class suitable for absolute beginners as well as those with some experience.

Thursday 4th March Scavenger Hunt 7-9pm, meet at The Edge Hub, £1. 90 minutes and 30 tasks, how many can you do?! In teams, you will be sent off to find, do, photo and bring back a variety of things. Each task will be worth a certain amount of points and the team with the most points will win prizes. All you need to bring is some creativity, a willingness to scavenge, a sense of humour and a digital camera!

Thursdays 4th March Give it a little go: Pilates (3 week course: 4th, 11th,

Give it a Little Go: Fab Abs 7-7.30pm, Dove Dale, The Ridge. Tickets £1. Concentrate on those fantastic abs of yours! Fitness Mats will be provided. Please wear suitable fitness clothing.

Thursday 11th February Give it a Little Go: Pilates (3 week course: includes 11th Feb, 18th Feb & 25th Feb) 7-8pm, Dove Dale, The Ridge. Tickets £3.75. This three week course introduces you to the benefits of this mind and body workout, focussing on core stability and posture. Suitable for beginners. Fitness mats will be provided.

Tuesday 16th February Give it a Little Go: Capoeira 7-8:30pm, Dove Dale, The Ridge. Tickets £1. Capoeira is a unique 400 year old Brazilian art-form deeply rooted in ritual and custom. It combines dance, martial arts, music, and gymnastics into a distinctive sport and

game for everyone. The combinations of skills used in Capoeira develop endurance, flexibility and alertness in its practioners as well as physical strength, mental balance and creativity.

Tuesday 23rd February Give it a Little Go: SHRIMPS Workshop 7.30-9.30pm, Dove Dale, the Ridge. FREE. Fancy having a go at becoming your very own Comedian? This workshop will show you all the skills you’ll need to become a top class improviser. You don’t need any sort of previous experience, just come along and give it a little go! It’s great fun and most of all it’s free!

Tuesday 2nd March Give it a Little Go: Legs, Bums, Tums Fitness Class 7-8pm, Dove Dale, The Ridge, £1.50 Our tutor will focus on technique and toning rather than intensity; targeting your legs, bums and tums. Please wear clothing suitable for fitness. Fitness mats will be provided.

Thursday 4th March Give it a Little Go: Yoga (3 week course includes 4th March, 11th March, 18th March) 7pm-8pm, Dove Dale, The Ridge, Tickets £3.75. This introductory course will get you get you started in learning this ancient art form. An excellent way to relax and de-stress. Please wear loose clothing. Fitness Mats will be provided. Digs Feb. 10

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Endcliffe community listings Tuesday 9th Feb Board games & free cake 7-9pm, Coffee Revolution, Students’ Union. Bring your Community Card. Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, High Tor 2, The Edge. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Endcliffe Community this week’ email. Thursday 11th Feb Endcliffe Ice Skating Meet 7.30pm at The Edge Hub, £4. After the popularity of our last trip to Ice Sheffield, we’re getting our skates on to welcome all of our Semester Two Erasmus students as well as all of you who missed out last time! Go ice skating for the bargainous price of £4 to Ice Sheffield - including transport, entry AND skate hire! Fantastic! Saturday 13th Feb Refreshers Traffic Light Party 9pm-3am, The Edge & High Tor. Tickets £2 from The Edge Bar or your CDC. Two different rooms, two DJs, chocolate fountain, traffic light theme, free shot on entry, giveaways. What colour will you dress as…? RED = Stop YELLOW = Maybe… GREEN = Go Sunday 14th Feb Chinese New Year celebrations The Edge Dining Room Tuesday 16th Feb Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, High Tor 2, The Edge. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Endcliffe Community this week’ email.

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Wednesday 17th Feb Postgraduate & mature student social - with a FREE hot drink! 8pm, Interval cafe bar, Students’ Union. Sunday 21st Feb Film Showing: As Good As It Gets 7pm, High Tor 2, The Edge, FREE Run by the Union’s Mental Health Matters working committee who raise awareness of mental health issues which affect students. Tuesday 23rd Feb EWB vs PedSoc: So you think you’re The Stig? & Rob’ll Fix It! 5.15-8pm, Outside on the Piazza, The Edge, FREE! Have a pedal round our track and see if you can claim pole position (free entry). Come see the EWB bike repair team for a free bike assessment at trackside for maintenance/ repairs and even take home a free puncture repair kit! Board games & free cake 7-9pm, Coffee Revolution, Students’ Union. Bring your Community Card. Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, High Tor 2, The Edge. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Endcliffe Community this week’ email.

Sunday 28th Feb

Thursday 4th Mar

Film Showing: Gladiator 7pm, High Tor 2, The Edge, FREE Run by the the Archaeology society, come along and see this classic film starring Russell Crowe.

Scavenger Hunt 7-9pm, meet at The Edge Hub. £1. 90 minutes and 30 tasks, how many can you do?! In teams you will be sent off to find, do, photo and bring back a variety of things. Each task will be worth a certain amount of points and the team with the most points will win prizes. All you need to bring is some creativity, a willingness to scavenge, a sense of humour and a digital camera! Session run by the fabulous Lemon Fresh Society!

Tuesday 2nd Mar Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, High Tor 2, The Edge. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Endcliffe Community this week’ email.

Sunday 28th Feb Sporty Sunday 11am-3pm, Sports Hall, Goodwin Sports Centre. Community vs. Community with this FREE fun sports day.

There’ll be loads more stuff happening in your Community too – to find out exactly what’s happening each week, make sure you read the ‘What’s On in my Community?’ e-mail every Monday and check your Official Student Community Facebook group!

Sat 5th/Sun 6th Mar Endcliffe Community Just Do It volunteering session Join a team of students from your community, complete a task in one day and make a lasting difference to local people. For details, email: communities@shef.ac.uk

WHAT’S ON

Ranmoor community listings

Monday 8th Feb

Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, Dovedale, The Ridge. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Ranmoor Community this week’ email and vote for what you want to see at: www.ranmoorfilmnight. webs.com/voting.htm Tuesday 9th Feb Board games & free cake 7-9pm, Coffee Revolution, Students’ Union. Bring your Community Card.

Saturday 13th Feb Ranmoor Traffic Light Party The Ridge. What colour will you dress in? RED = Stop; YELLOW = Maybe; GREEN = Go!

Monday 15th Feb

Tuesday 23rd Feb

Board games & free cake 7-9pm, Coffee Revolution, Students’ Union. Bring your Community Card.

Wednesday 17th Feb Postgraduate & Mature Students Social - with a FREE hot drink! 8pm, Coffee Revolution, Students’ Union. Bring your Community Card.

Monday 22nd Feb Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, Dovedale, The Ridge. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Ranmoor Community this week’ email and vote for what you want to see at: www.ranmoorfilmnight. webs.com/voting.htm

Sunday 28th Feb Sporty Sunday 11am-3pm, Sports Hall, Goodwin Sports Centre. Community vs. Community with this FREE fun sports day.

Monday 1st Mar Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, Dovedale, The Ridge. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Ranmoor Community this week’ email and vote for what you want to see at: www.ranmoorfilmnight. webs.com/voting.htm

Sat 5th/Sun 6th Mar Ranmoor Community Just Do It volunteering session Join a team of students from your community, complete a task in one day and make a lasting difference to local people. For details, email: communities@shef.ac.uk

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City community listings Tuesday 9th Feb

Wednesday 17th Feb

Board games & free cake 7-9pm, Coffee Revolution, Students’ Union. Bring your Community Card.

Postgraduate & mature student social - with a FREE hot drink! 8pm, Interval cafe bar, Students’ Union.

Thursday 11th Feb Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, Opal 2 Common Room. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in City Community this week’ email. All City residents welcome!

Make sure you read the ‘What’s On in my Community?’ e-mail every Monday and check your Official Student Community Facebook group!

Thursday 18th Feb Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, Opal 2 Common Room. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in City Community this week’ email. All City residents welcome!

Sunday 21st Feb Sporty Sunday 11am-3pm, Sports Hall, Goodwin Sports Centre. Community vs. Community with this FREE fun sports day.

Tuesday 23rd Feb Board games & free cake 7-9pm, Coffee Revolution, Students’ Union. Bring your Community Card. International Street Food Evening The Common Room Cafe Bar, University House Thursday 25th Feb Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, Opal 2 Common Room. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in City Community this week’ email. All City residents welcome!

Thursday 4th Mar Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, Opal 2 Common Room. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in City Community this week’ email. All City residents welcome! Sat 5th/Sun 6th Mar City Community Just Do It volunteering session Join a team of students from your community, complete a task in one day and make a lasting difference to local people. For details, email: communities@shef.ac.uk

Tapton community listings Tuesday 9th Feb Board games & free cake 7-9pm, Coffee Revolution, Students’ Union. Bring your Community Card.

Wednesday 17th Feb Postgraduate & mature student social - with a FREE hot drink! 8pm, Interval cafe bar, Students’ Union.

Sunday 21st Feb Sporty Sunday 11am-3pm, Sports Hall, Goodwin Sports Centre. Community vs. Community with this FREE fun sports day.

Thursday 11th Feb Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, Courtyard Room 2. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Tapton Community this week’ email.

Tuesday 23rd Feb Board games & free cake 7-9pm, Coffee Revolution, Students’ Union. Bring your Community Card.

Saturday 13th Feb

Thursday 25th Feb

End of exams event 9pm-3am, Tapton Bar & JCR. DJ, chocolate fountain, free shot on entry, giveaways

Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, Courtyard Room 2. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Tapton Community this week’ email.

Sunday 14th Feb Chinese New Year celebrations Tapton Dining Room

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Thursday 18th Feb Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, Courtyard Room 2. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Tapton Community this week’ email.

Thursday 4th Mar Free film night - with free sweets and popcorn 7pm, Courtyard Room 2. Check Monday’s ‘What’s On in Tapton Community this week’ email. Sat 5th/Sun 6th Mar Tapton Community Just Do It volunteering session Join a team of students from your community, complete a task in one day and make a lasting difference to local people. For details, email: communities@shef.ac.uk

Make sure you read the ‘What’s On in my Community?’ e-mail every Monday and check your Official Student Community Facebook group!