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S R E H FRES E M O WELC WELCOME TO YOUR FRESHERS FORTNIGHT 2013 WHAT’S ON GUIDE
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Never mind ‘What’s On’, what’s ‘Freshers’? Freshers Fairs, Freshers Events, Freshers Fortnight are all for you – fresh to the university and the Students’ Union. This is your opportunity to meet new friends, try new things and settle into life as a student in London. Over the year ahead, you’ll get to know lots more about the Students’ Union – its sports clubs and societies, its bars and cafés, its events and entertainments maybe even how you can get involved in your Students’ Union. So why not read through this What’s On Guide and check the regularly updated website because we guarantee that there’ll be something for you. See you there! Your Students’ Union
Our main website: www.suug.co.uk
Our Freshers 2013 website: www.suug.co.uk/freshers2013
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sugreenwich Twitter @sugreenwich #SUUGFreshers
ES KEY DAT 16th - 29th September
Freshers Fortnight
19th September
Freshers Fair, Queen Mary Undercroft and Queen Anne Court, Greenwich
Get these in your diary! 17th September
Freshers Fair, The Dome, Avery Hill
30th September
Freshers Ball, Ministry of Sound, London
All information is correct att th t e time me e of goin ing g to t print and is subject to change. Students’ Union University of Greenwich is a charity ty and com mpa p ny lim mit ited by guarantee, registered in England (reg no. 7990838). Registered office: Cooper Buildi d ng, King g William Wal a k, Lon ondon SE10 9JH. Website: ww on www.su uug.co.uk
S R E H FRES S R I A F COMING TO A CAMPUS NEAR YOU! There are two Freshers Fairs during Freshers Fortnight; one at Avery Hill on Tuesday 17th September, and one at Greenwich on Thursday 19th September. The Freshers Fairs are run by the Students’ Union and provide a wealth of information. Not only are all the sports clubs and the societies lobbying you to join them, there are freebies available and advice on matters such as money and finance to set you off on the right foot for the academic year.
Photos: Freshers Fair 2012 by Patrick Hollins
If you are looking for employment, then the Freshers Fairs are also a perfect place to find out about local jobs and even employment within the University. There are lots of local and national companies offering vouchers and information about student deals and discounts.
If you study or live at Medway, you can also visit the GK Unions fairs during their Freshers Week! Visit www.gkunions.co.uk, for dates and details.
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A R T X E NUS CARD Students can save money on a range of items including books, clothes, travel, gigs and eating out by investing in an NUS Extra Card. Buy a card at any time within the year and it will be valid for twelve months. The NUS Extra Card costs £12 and is available from: www.nus.org.uk/nusextra
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Experience something extra at University. Be part of Team Greenwich.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Free entry to ‘Team Greenwich presents…’ events* Free ‘Team Greenwich’ t-shirt Discounted gym membership £5 off sports team membership Discounts and offers throughout the year!
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HOW DO I JOIN?
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Online at www.suug.co.uk/teamgreenwich At Freshers Fairs At the Union Receptions in Greenwich & Avery Hill With the purchase of any Sports Club membership
Get more information and join at www.suug.co.uk/teamgreenwich or scan the QR code *before 9pm
S T N E EV E L B A T TIME Saturday 14th September 10am - 5pm - SUUG Welcome presence at halls of residence (Greenwich) 10am - 5pm - SUUG Welcome stall - pop up marquee outside SU offices. Parents chill out zone in The Dome (Avery Hill) 12pm - 6pm - Super Sport Saturday (Sparrows) 12pm - 6pm - Preloved (Sparrows) 5pm - 8pm - Bar Latitude open for food and drink 8pm - 1am - Music night (Bar Latitude) 8pm - 2am - DJ event (Sparrows)
Sunday 15th September 10am - 5pm - SUUG Welcome presence at halls of residence (Greenwich) 10am - 5pm - SUUG Welcome stall - pop up marquee outside SU offices. Parents chill out zone in The Dome (Avery Hill) 12pm - 6pm - Preloved (Sparrows) 12pm - 12am - Sunday Sesh presents... Welcome BBQ (Sparrows) 5pm - 11pm - Sunday Sesh - Bar Latitude
Monday 16th September 11am - 3pm - Ice-Breaker Afternoon (Bar Latitude) 4pm - 7pm - Ice-Breaker Afternoon (Sparrows) 8pm - 11pm - Laugh Your Socks Off comedy night (Bar Latitude) 8pm - 12pm - Live DJ (Sparrows)
Tuesday 17th September 10am - 4pm - Freshers Fair (The Dome) 11am - 7pm - Cultural Cuisine Day (Bar Latitude) 4pm - 7pm - Preloved (Sparrows) 7pm - 1am - AlterNative Presents... Cabaret Night featuring Stevie Starr (Sparrows)
Somethin g for Everyone ! Wednesday 18th September 12pm - 2pm - Scavenger Hunt - Start and finish with food prizes for the winners (Bar Latitude) 10am - 1pm - The Breakfast Club (Sparrows) 10am - 2pm - Mini Fair (Medway) 10am - 5pm - Poster sale (Sparrows) 12pm - 2pm - Edible Garden (Avery Hill Community Garden) 1pm - 5pm - Zorbing - (Sports Pitches , Avery Hill) 2pm - 5pm - Picnic in the Park (Greenwich) 5pm - 11pm - Rock and Roll Bingo (Bar Latitude) 8pm - 10pm - Ice skating (Brixton) 7pm - 1am - Team Greenwich presents... Skool Disco (Sparrows)
Thursday 19th September 10am - 4pm - Freshers Fair (Queen Mary Undercroft and Queen Anne Courtyard) 11am - 5pm - Preloved (Bar Latitude) 4pm - 7pm - Acoustic Afternoon (Sparrows) 7pm - 11pm - Games Night (Bar Latitude) 7pm - 12am - Rockaoke (Sparrows) 7:30pm - A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Globe Theatre)
Friday 20th September Daytime - Ikea trip (meeting place TBC) 4pm - 8pm - Wine and Cheese evening (Bar Latitude) 8pm - 1am - Music evening (Bar Latitude) 8pm - 2am - Flirt! Neon (Sparrows)
Saturday 21st September 11am - Student Parents meet up - Kid’s club (Greenwich Picturehouse) 11am - 6pm - Just Play Football Festival (Sports Pitches Avery Hill) 12pm - 6pm - Super Sport Saturday (Sparrows)
Sunday 22nd September 11am - Open-top bus tour (Central London) 1pm - London Dungeon trip 2pm - 8pm - Sunday Sesh presents... Sparrowsfest (Sparrows)
Monday 23rd September 4pm - 12am - Cultural Cuisine Day (Sparrows) 4pm - 11pm - Film Society (Bar Latitude) Evening - West End musical (Central London)
Tuesday 24th September 11am - 7pm - Cultural Cuisine Day (Bar Latitude) 4pm - 7pm - Wine and Cheese afternoon (Sparrows) 8pm - 11pm - Bowling (Lewisham) 8pm - 1am - AlterNative Presents...Freshers Prince 90s night (Sparrows)
Wednesday 25th September 10am - 1pm - The Breakfast Club (Sparrows) 10am - 5pm - Activities Fun Day (Sports Pitches, Avery Hill) 12pm - 2pm - Edible Garden (Avery Hill Community Garden) 1pm - 8pm - Rock and Roll Bingo - 80’s edition (Bar Latitude) 8pm - 11pm - Word - spoken word event (Bar Latitude) 8pm - 1am - Team Greenwich Presents... Pirate Night! (Sparrows)
Thursday 26th September 12pm - 4pm - Craft Afternoon (Bar Latitude) 4pm - 7pm - Acoustic Afternoon (Sparrows) 7pm - 11pm - Games Night (Bar Latitude) 7pm - 12pm - Open Mic Night (Sparrows)
Friday 27th September 2pm - 5pm - Picnic in the Park (Greenwich) 4pm - 8pm - Acoustic Afternoon (Bar Latitude) 8pm - 1am - Music evening (Bar Latitude) 8pm - 2am - Flirt! Frenzy - Beach Party (Sparrows)
Saturday 28th September 12 - 6pm - Super Sport Saturday (Sparrows) All Day - Harry Potter Studio Tour
Sunday 29th September 12pm - 6pm - Sunday Sesh (Sparrows) 4:30pm - Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Tour & Macbeth 8pm - 10pm - Sunday Sesh Presents...Comedy Club (Sparrows)
For the most up-to-date schedule, please visit:
WWW.SUUG.CO.UK/FRESHERS2013 T There are also loads of other activities and events ev v to look out for during Freshers Fortnight, including: postgraduate and part-tiim me student meet ups, disabled students networkin , mature students networkin networking, n networking,, clubs club b & societies taster sessions and meet & greets, general help and info sessions, campu g campus u tours, info on Uni and London life, crime prevention advice and more!