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AUSA SOCIETIES - GIVE IT A GO GUIDE - 2009
AUSA SOCIETIES - GIVE IT A GO GUIDE - 2009
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Give it a Go - At a Glance Guide Date
Time
Society/Event
Location
Price
TUES 22/09
3PM
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
KING’S PLAYING FIELD
FREE
7PM - 9PM
DEBATER - BALLOON DEBATE AND ALUMNI DEBATE
OLD SENATE ROOM
FREE
1.30PM
GIVE IT A GO FOR MEN’S FOOTBALL
SEATON PARK
FREE
9PM - 2AM
AU ELECTRO PROPAGANDA SOCIETY
KOROVA KLUB, BRIDGE STREET
TBC
12PM - 3PM
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY LAW MOOTING SOCIETY
VENUE TBC
FREE
3PM - 5PM
CENTRE STAGE - DRAMA WORKSHOP
ZESTE @ CROMBIE
FREE
5PM - 7PM
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY TABLE TENNIS CLUB TRIAL SESSION
ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE - SPORTS STUDIO
FREE
7PM - 8.30PM
ABERDEEN REVELATION ROCK-GOSPEL CHOIR - ABREV TASTER SESSION
MACROBERT 055
FREE
7PM
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CREATIVE WRITING SOCIETY - GIVE IT A GO FOR YOU
THE RED LION, SPITAL
FREE
11AM - 5PM
PAINTBALL SOCIETY - INDOOR PAINTBALLING!
HILLHEAD GAMES HALL
£5pp
2PM - 3PM
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY DANCE SOCIETY - TASTER SESSION
MACROBERT 613/614
FREE
3PM - 5PM
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY SCOTTISH DANCE SOCIETY - SCOTTISH DANCE TASTER WORKSHOP
ZESTE @ CROMBIE
FREE
7PM - 9PM
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION - EQUIP - “LIFE WITH JESUS: BETTER?”
THE MISSION, DUNBAR STREET
FREE
8PM - 11PM
AUSA CELTIC SOCIETY - CELTIC GIVE IT A GO SESSION
THE BLUE LAMP, GALLOWGATE
FREE
1PM - 5PM
TREADING THE BOARDS MUSICAL SOCIETY - TASTER
ARTS LECTURE THEATRE
FREE
3PM - 5PM
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN LIBERAL DEMOCRATS - POLITICS AND THE PUB
THE BOBBIN, KING STREET
FREE
7PM - 11.30PM
ABERDEEN STUDENTS’ CHARITIES CAMPAIGN - FRESHERS’ FLING
THE PRIORY, BELMONT STREET
£6
1PM/8.30PM
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY - COME & SING FRESHERS’ CONCERT
KCG8 (REHEARSALS) KING’S COLLEGE CHAPEL (CONCERT)
FREE
3PM
S.W.A.G - WILDLIFE WALK TO DONMOUTH BEACH & BBQ
MEET OUTSIDE HILLHEAD CENTRAL BUILDING
FREE
7.30PM
CATHOLIC SOCIETY - WELCOME BBQ
CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY, HIGH ST.
DONATIONS WLECOME
7PM
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY - INTRODUCTION
NK6
FREE
5PM - 7PM
JUGGLING SOCIETY - JUGGLING
REGENT LECTURE THEATRE
FREE
6PM - 8PM
POLITICS & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SOCIETY - INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF POLITICS & IR AND YOUR SOCIETY
NK1
FREE
7.30PM - 9.30PM
FIRST AID SOCIETY - FIRST AID TRAINING
OLD SENATE ROOM
FREE
9PM - 10.30PM
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY KARATE CLUB - GIVE IT A GO TRY OUTS
ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE - STUDIO
FREE
5PM - 7PM
RUSSIAN SPEAKING SOCIETY - TRADITIONAL RUSSIAN GAMES
TBC
£3 MEMBERSHIP
7PM - 9.30PM
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CONCERT BAND - FIRST REHEARSAL!
MARISCHAL COLLEGE
£7.5O MEMBERSHIP
8.30PM
ABERDEEN UNI CANOE CLUB
KING’S PAVILION POOL
FREE
8PM - 10PM
SUB AQUA CLUB - TRY DIVE
KING’S PAVILION POOL
FREE
8.30PM - 10.30PM
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY KARATE CLUB - GIVE IT A GO TRY OUTS
ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE -STUDIO
FREE
7.30PM - 10.30PM
STUDENT SCOUTS AND GUIDES - CAMPFIRE WITH GAMES
TBC - SEE WEBSITE
FREE
WED 23/09
THURS 24/09
FRI 25/09
SAT 26/09
SUN 27/09
MON 28/09
TUES 29/09
WED 30/09
THUR 1/10
8PM - 10PM
SUB AQUA CLUB - TRY DIVE
KING’S PAVILION POOL
FREE
FRI 2/10
7.30PM - 9PM
TAEKWON-DO CLUB - TAEKWON-DO
ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE - STUDIO
FREE
SAT 3/10
9AM - 6PM
ABERDEEN STUDENTS’ CHARITIES CAMPAIGN - LE TOUR D’ABERDEEN
DUTHIE PARK TO BANCHORY
FREE
7.30PM
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY LAW SOCIETY - FIRST YEAR CHEESE & WINE NIGHT
JP’S UNIVERSITY BAR & GRILL, LITTLEJOHN STREET
FREE with membership
3pm KING’S PLAYING FIELD | FREE
Straight after freshers sports fayre, on grass at Kings playing ultimate frisbee, open to all uni members club members will be playing too to help teach the basics a great opportunity to see what this fast, athletic, non-contact team sport is all about, more than a dog and a piece of plastic on the beach! DEBATER - BALLOON DEBATE AND ALUMNI DEBATE
7pm - 9pm Old Senate Room | FREE
Wine and fun on Tuesday evening as we fight it out to discover which is Scotland’s best city and find out more about glorious Aberdeen. On Thursday we will hear if a women’s place is in the home from some experienced Aberdeen Debaters with a wine reception. Contact: debater@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.abdn.ac.uk/debater
GIVE IT A GO FOR MEN’S FOOTBALL
1.30pm Seaton Park | FREE
The men’s football club will be holding trials for all 4 teams in every playing position. We have 4 teams playing in BUCS and 3 of those teams play in Aberdeenshire Amateur Football. We have team nights throughout the year as well as Christmas and End-of-Season Dinners. AU ELECTRO PROPAGANDA SOCIETY
9pm - 2am Korova Klub, Bridge Street | TBC
Student! An ultimate university experience is on your doorstep. Looking for something to blow your clothes off? Look no further! Electro Propaganda Society, winner of Recognition Award 2008/2009 in its first year of operation, will spice up your week with a night worth remembering, very surreal atmosphere and special guest performers. Contact: r.karia.07@aberdeen.ac.uk
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ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY LAW MOOTING SOCIETY
12pm - 3pm VENUE TBC | FREE
The Aberdeen Law Mooting Society are here to guide you guys to the practical side of your Law Degree.! Whatever kind of knowledge you have about mooting (if any…) come along and see what awaits your time in law school! Contact: Barbara.onuonga.05@aberdeen.ac.uk CENTRE STAGE - DRAMA WORKSHOP
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ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CREATIVE WRITING SOCIETY - THE CREATIVE WRITING SOCIETY’S COMMITTEE GIVE IT A GO FOR YOU
7pm
THE RED LION, SPITAL | FREE
We provide a platform for writers to share their work with each other, and anybody who is interested. Every week we produce a new booklet of members’work. The authors read their pieces for feedback and then we all enjoy a good pint. Tonight, the committee open themselves to scrutiny. Contact: abdncws@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=68588022409
3pm - 5pm ZESTE @ CROMBIE | FREE
A taster of the workshops Centre Stage run every week, and your first chance to get involved in some drama with us. Come along and show us what you can do or, if you’re new to drama, come along and get shown how to do it. Contact: centrestage@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src244/main.htm
PAINTBALL SOCIETY - INDOOR PAINTBALLING!
11am - 5pm
HILLHEAD GAMES HALL | £5 per person
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY TABLE TENNIS CLUB TRIAL SESSION
A 6 hour drop-in session with 1 hour slots allowing you to play paintball indoors! Sure to be great banter so bring your flatmates along and play against them for prizes! Contact: htaylor@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src350
5pm - 7pm ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE - SPORTS STUDIO | FREE
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY DANCE SOCIETY - AUDS TASTER SESSION
Apart from being a very social group, we can boast of having optimal training conditions, including, top of the range competition class tables and even a ball machine, for a very effective and professional training. This enables us to cater for players of all levels, from the beginner, to players of the highest competitive classes. Come and check us out, have a little game, and maybe join us for a drink afterwards. Hope to see you.. Contact: table.tennis@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.abdn.ac.uk/sportsclubs/tabletennis/ ABERDEEN REVELATION ROCK-GOSPEL CHOIR - ABREV TASTER SESSION
7pm - 8.30pm MacRobert Building, room 055 | FREE
In our Taster Session we will learn a new song and have a chilled and relaxed rehearsal with a social event afterwards. Rev welcomes everyone, regardless of ability and there are no auditions to join us either. Our aim is to create an environment where friendships can be built and hidden abilities drawn out. Revelation is more than just a choir! We hope to see you there :) Contact: abrev@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.freewebs.com/abrev/
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2pm - 3pm
MACROBERT 614/613 | FREE
Showcasing a collection from the end of year performance, we then invite you to Give It a Go at one of our taster sessions covering a variety of traditional and new dance styles. Contact: dance@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src407/home.htm ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY SCOTTISH DANCE SOCIETY - SCOTTISH DANCE TASTER WORKSHOP
3pm - 5pm
ZESTE @ CROMBIE | FREE
Your chance to come and see what we’re all about, Scottish dance in all its forms. We’ll get you all up and trying out some of the traditional ceilidh dances you’ll find at any ceilidh you’ll ever go to. Bring comfy shoes and as much energy as you can spare. Contact: ausds@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src205
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AUSA SOCIETIES - GIVE IT A GO GUIDE - 2009 ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION - EQUIP - “LIFE WITH JESUS: BETTER?”
7pm - 9pm
THE MISSION, DUNBAR STREET | FREE
‘Equip’ is an opportunity for Christians from the university to meet and encourage one another, learn from scripture, to pray and to worship God in song. Our first meeting will be a conclusion to Fresher’s Week’s events and a chance for all to find out what life Jesus offers us. Everyone welcome Contact:aucu@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.aucu.org
AUSA SOCIETIES - GIVE IT A GO GUIDE - 2009 ABERDEEN STUDENTS’ CHARITIES CAMPAIGN - FRESHERS’ FLING
7pm - 11.30pm
THE PRIORY, BELMONT STREET | £6 (NOT INCLUDED IN FRESHERS’ ENTS WRISTBANDS)
Who says you have to wait until the end of something to celebrate in style? The Freshers’ Fling is the ball to start all balls. Celebrate in style to say farewell to an amazing Freshers’ Week, party with your friends and start the year with a bang! Contact: s.mckinnon@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.ausa.org.uk and click on Charities Campaign
AUSA CELTIC SOC - CELTIC GIVE IT A GO SESSION
8pm - 11pm
THE BLUE LAMP, GALLOWGATE | FREE
Come and have a brief taste of a Celtic music session. Whether you’re a pro on the fiddle or an amateur on the tin whistle or like to listen come along for a good time! Contact: san_pantalon@hotmail.co.uk Web: find us on Facebook
TREADING THE BOARDS MUSICAL SOCIETY - TREADING THE BOARDS TASTER
1pm - 5pm
ARTS LECTURE THEATRE | FREE
Treading the Boards Musical Society wants YOU! Students and non students are welcomed for a taster of what promises to culminate in a show-stopping show-week in early 2010. There’ll be singing, dancing and no doubt some drama queens to keep you entertained. So what are you waiting for!? Contact: k.baildon-smith.08@aberdeen.ac.uk Web: www.bebo.com/ttbweb OR www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php gid=81210592043&ref=ts UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN LIBERAL DEMOCRATS - POLITICS AND THE PUB
3pm - 5pm
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY - COME & SING FRESHERS’ CONCERT
1.30 PM (REHEARSALS) , 8.30 PM (CONCERT) KCG8 (REHEARSALS) / KINGS COLLEGE CHAPEL (PERFORMANCE) | FREE TO TAKE PART, AUDIENCE DONATIONS ON DOOR
We want YOU to join our singing chorus for this one day Freshers event! We will be rehearsing chorus songs in the afternoon and perform the concert in the evening. Music will be provided, just bring water, a pencil, and enthusiasm! Contact: amybeth@gilbertandsullivansociety.co.uk Web: www.gilbertandsullivansociety.co.uk S.W.A.G. (STUDENT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION OF GRAMPIAN) - WILDLIFE WALK TO DONMOUTH BEACH AND BBQ ON THE BEACH
3pm
DONMOUTH (MEET OUTSIDE HILLHEAD CENTRAL BUILDING) | FREE
There is so much wildlife round Hillhead, everything from Deer to Dolphins can be seen within 10mins of the halls! Come for the beach walk to see what we can find and learn more about what SWAGs got planned for the rest of the year Contact: abdn_swaggers@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.swaggers.org.uk
THE BOBBIN | FREE
Join the Liberal Democrats for a pub lunch in The Bobbin (King Street) at 3pm to talk about politics, the society and liberal values. Contact: uoalibdems@hotmail.co.uk Web: uoalibdems.blogspot.com
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CATHOLIC SOCIETY - WELCOME BBQ
7.30pm (after 6.30pm Mass in King’s College Chapel) - 10pm
CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY, HIGH STREET | DONATIONS WELCOME
A chance for potential members of the society to be introduced to the society and the wider Catholic community at the university over the ever popular traditional barbeque. Contact: cathsoc@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.topcath.com
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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY - INTRODUCTION
7PM (FOR MEMBERSHIP COLLECTION) 7:30PM START NK6 | FREE
A chance to learn what our society of foreigners is all about! Also a chance to get involved in the largest, busiest and best society around! Contact: webmaster@intersoc.co.uk Web: www.intersoc.co.uk
9pm - 10.30pm Aberdeen Sports Village - Studio | FREE
AUKC is a shotokan karate club that welcomes ALL grades, even beginners, and all styles to come train with us. Sessions will not only be a great source of exercise, but the club will also grade twice a year and enter several competitions. Each session will contain a mix of basics, kata and kumite. AUKC is also a friendly welcoming club that will hold several social events throughout the year. Contact: robert.k.silverwood.05@aberdeen.ac.uk
JUGGLING SOCIETY - JUGGLING
5pm - 7pm REGENT LECTURESESSION THEATRE | FREE CLASS REP INFORMATION - THURS 5th FEB @ 5PM - NK6 - vped@abdn.ac.uk for more! We welcome jugglers of all levels. Even if you have never juggled before, feel free to join us. We will teach you some of the basics, while having a laugh. Our events accommodate everybody, regardless of skill. Find our stall at the Fresher’s Fayre and speak to us for more information. We are a friendly bunch, so no need to be shy. Contact: juggling@abdn.ac.uk Web: check the AU Juggling Society facebook group POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SOCIETY - INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF POLITICS & IR AND YOUR SOCIETY
6pm - 8pm NK1 | FREE
Meeting to set out our plans and aims for 2009/10 and to introduce you to the University’s Department of Politics and International Relations. Come meet us and as many people as possible from your area of studies. Anyone who takes a general interest in PIR is more than welcome to join us. Contact: silvia.l.peneva.06@aberdeen.ac.uk Web: Facebook group: AUSA Politics and International Relations Society And also check the University of Aberdeen Politics and International Relations webpage www.abdn.ac.uk/pir/ FIRST AID SOCIETY - FIRST AID TRAINING
7.30PM - 9.30PM OLD SENATE ROOM | FREE- THURS 5th FEB @ 5PM - NK6 - vped@abdn.ac.uk for more! CLASS REP INFORMATION SESSION An opportunity to learn some life-saving skills, this evening you’ll have the chance to learn the recovery position and some other first aid techniques. All training is given by experienced British Red Cross trainers. Come along and meet the team. Contact: aufaspresident@abdn.ac.uk Web: check the AU Juggling Society facebook group
RUSSIAN SPEAKING SOCIETY - TRADITIONAL RUSSIAN GAMES
5pm - 7pm
VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED | £3 (membership)
Come along and learn what life is like on the other side of the globe. We will teach you games that Russians play in their free time and there will be a chance to enjoy tea and cakes. Do not pass up this opportunity to meet a new Russian-speaking friend! Contact: Viktorija.bieliauskaite.07@aberdeen.ac.uk Web: Group on Facebook Aberdeen University Russian- Speaking Society ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CONCERT BAND - FIRST REHEARSAL!
7pm - 9.30pm
MARISCHAL COLLEGE | Membership is £7.50 per semester if you decide to stay!
Our first rehearsal of the term! There are no auditions so please come along and give us a go, you’re all are welcome and there’s no obligation to stay. Besides, it’s certainly much better than letting your instrument gather dust in a corner of your room! Contact: laura.c.mills.07@aberdeen.ac.uk Web: www.abdn.ac.uk/central/students/societies/aucb/index.html ABERDEEN UNI CANOE CLUB
8.30pm King’s Pavilion Pool | FREE
AUCC would like you to try our amazing club - for free!! You are invited to attend the club pool sessions in the king’s Pavilion pool on Tuesday 29th September, Friday 2nd, Tuesday 6th and Friday 9th October from 8.30 - 10pm. Bring swimwear with you and you will be hooked forever!!
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SUB-AQUA CLUB - TRY DIVE
8pm - 10pm
King’s Pool | FREE
Our try dive evenings are a brilliant chance to start your journey into the underwater world! For just five pound we take you into the pool with all our equipment and give you a taste of what its like being a diver, I promise you once you have tried it you will never go back! After a quick briefing about the club and everything we do one of our friendly instructors will take you step by step into your first diving experience and afterwards we hope you will join us for a debrief in the pub where you can meet all our very socially active members! To book your place on a try dive now contact our Training Officer Aaron who will happily arrange it all for you! (ALSO SESSION ON THURSDAY 1ST OCT - SAME TIME, SAME PLACE) Contact: aaron.graham.07@aberdeen.ac.uk
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TAEKWON-DO CLUB - TAEKWON-DO
7.30pm - 9.00pm Aberdeen Sports Village - Sports Hall | FREE
Your first two weeks of training are free, so you have plenty of time to train with our experienced black-belts without commitment. Make sure you stop by our stand at the Sports Fayre and enter our competition! We will also be happy to answer any questions you may have. Wear comfortable clothing that allow for plenty of space to move and bring some water. Contact: iris.krammer.06@aberdeen.ac.uk Web: www.autkd.net MEDICAL HUMANITIES ASSOCIATION
8pm - 11pm
VENUE - see website | free to members, otherwise £1 ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY KARATE CLUB - GIVE IT A GO TRY OUTS
9pm Aberdeen Sports Village - Studio/Sky Studio | FREE
AUKC is a shotokan karate club that welcomes ALL grades, even beginners, and all styles to come train with us. Sessions will not only be a great source of exercise, but the club will also grade twice a year and enter several competitions. Each session will contain a mix of basics, kata and kumite. AUKC is also a friendly welcoming club that will hold several social events throughout the year. Contact: robert.k.silverwood.05@aberdeen.ac.uk
One night opportunity to join in the fun, what ever you do! See a preview of Aberdeen’s funniest Parody band the‘Pseudolytes’and see traditional Highland Dancing!! Come and play an instrument or sing a song, meet lots of new friends and have a great night out!! Contact: Joanna.buchan.05@aberdeen.ac.uk Web: http://mha-aberdeen.thruhere.net/
ABERDEEN STUDENTS’ CHARITIES CAMPAIGN - LE TOUR D’ABERDEEN7pm - 9am
9am - 6pm
DUTHIE PARK TO BANCHORY | Sponsored event, raise as much as you can. STUDENT SCOUTS AND GUIDES - CAMPFIRE WITH GAMES
7.30pm - 10.30pm
VENUE - see website | FREE
Come along and learn what life is like on the other side of the globe. We will teach you games that Russians play in their free time and there will be a chance to enjoy tea and cakes. Do not pass up this opportunity to meet a new Russian-speaking friend! Contact: a.j.ashton.06@aberdeen.ac.uk Web: aussags.tangyorange.co.uk
Sponsored bike ride from Duthie Park to Banchory and back. Raise money for charity and get fit at the same time. It is brilliant fun and a great day out, so all you have to worry about is the weather. Contact: s.mckinnon@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.ausa.org.uk and click on Charities Campaign
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY LAW SOCIETY - FIRST YEAR CHEESE & WINE NIGHT
7.30pm
JP’S UNIVERSITY BAR & GRILL, LITTLEJOHN STREET | FREE (with membership)
AULS provides members with complimentary wine for the duration of the night! This event allows all new members to socialise with their new classmates and the Society, with AULS provide free entry to the place to be for Freshers, JP’s University Bar & Grill! This is an unmissable night! Contact: C.Duff.05@aberdeen.ac.uk Web: www.AULS.co.uk
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