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1 Studentactivitiesguide ..to UCLan Students Union term one activities full of sport & society taster sessions, events and trips it gives you the chance to try new things and meet new people whilst having fun at the same time!Most activity takes place on or close to campus. Transport is included for activity that takes place further away and for any sessions at UCLan Sports Arena, a free shuttle bus will be provided to / from the Students Union. A timetable can be found on our the activities work on a pay as you go basis (many are FREE!)

2 , you just turn up on the day or pre-book online at See the activity information for further details. Unless otherwise stated, the departure and return point for all activity is outside Essentials, at the front of the Students Union. For pre-bookable events, further details will be given once you have confirmed your you have any special requirements you would like to have a chat about just drop an email to and a member of our activities team will get back to : Correct at time of going to print. All events are subject to change.

3 Any changes will be listed on up and enjoy!Go to to book your place or just show up on the day. See individualevents for the activities you want to Wed 27th Kayaking Trip with Go Kayaking North West Equestrian GIAG Geocaching Men s RFU Touch Tournament Hockey GIAG Mathematics Society Puzzles and Pizza Challenge Stunt Cheer GIAG Decorate Your Own Glass Labour Society - The People s Pub Quiz Thu 28th Harris Museum & Art Gallery Trip Inspiring Projects Volunteering Introduction Futsal No Strings Badminton Karate GIAG Pole Fitness GIAG Fri 29th Chinese Calligraphy A Night at Alston Obserbvatory

4 Pulse Media GIAG Wed 13th Tea Tasting Thu 14th Canal Boat Cruise Karaoke and Cocktails Fri 15th Avenham Park Tour International Fair UCLan Through the Ages Exhibition Launch Drinks Reception Sat 16th Liverpool Trip Taste of Lancashire Sun 17th Manchester Trip Gamers Takeover Mon 18th Heritage Campus Tour Hip-hop Ping-pong Video Games Born to Bingo Tue 19th Caribbean Welcome Meal Nerf Karaoke and Cocktails Wed 20th Sports Fair Photography Walk Halal Welcome Meal Laser Tag Thu 21s t Societies Fair Mens Football Trials Rugby League GIAG Women s Rugby GIAG Basketball GIAG Maths Society Welcome Event Chinese Welcome Meal Assault Course Jukebox ThursdaysFri 22nd UCLan SU Farmers Market Mens Football Trials Lush Session Japanese Welcome Meal Let the Evening Be-gin!

5 Sat 23rd Windermere Trip Quidditch GIAG Run the Gauntlet Sun 24th Blackpool Pleasure Beach Trip Quidditch GIAG Source Quiz night Mon 25th Pop-up Ice Cream Parlour Pulse Media GIAG Lunch Time Badminton Disney Society - Once Upon a Fresher s Hockey GIAG Tue 26th Pop-up Preserve Making Lunch Time Indoor Touch Tennis Quidditch Goes Wild Poker GIAG Volleyball GIAG Cheerleading GIAG Sat 30th Magical Mystery Tour Sun 1st Illuminations Trip Mon 2nd Christian Union - Avenham Park Picnic Duke of Edinburgh Information Night Tue 3rd Jobs and Volunteering Fair Hispanic Society - The Welcome Party Wed 4th Disc Golf/Frisbee 5-a-side Festival Archery Beginners Course Thu 5th Futsal No Strings Badminton Clip & Climb Fri 6th Canoe and Kayak GIAG Lush Session Sat 7th Lancaster Castle Trip Thu 12tH Spanish Film Night Futsal No Strings Badminton Fri 13th Fresher s Canoe and Kayak Trip Social Leagues Deadline Thu 19th Dragon Boat Racing Futsal No Strings Badminton Thu 26th Latin

6 Dance Class with the Hispanic Society Sat 28th Pendle Sculpture Trail Mon 30th Pumpkin Carving Tea Tasting FreeOpportunities Centre, 4pm-8pm Come and meet up with fellow students and have the opportunity to taste a range of different teas to find which one you like the best!Drinks Reception Free The Atrium, 6pm Another great chance to meet more international students who are new to the university! We will provide the drinks, the nibbles and the games so just bring yourself to an informal night of getting to know people. It s also a great chance to get to know the Students Union and find out what other events are taking place over Welcome Week.

7 Canal Boat Cruise Free Departs Returns What better way to get to know your new home than to go exploring! Come on our canal boat cruise trip and spend the afternoon finding out about Preston and getting to know other new and Cocktails Free Source Bar, 9pmVisit your Union Bar and sing the night away while enjoying our wide rangeof Trip 10 Departs 10am. Returns 5pm This trip will drop you at the Pier Head area of Liverpool on the banks of the Mersey and is a great opportunity for you to explore the city. Home of the Beatles, Liverpool and Everton football clubs and Liverpool ONE shopping centre, with over 170 shops.

8 Taste of Lancashire Free The Atrium, 5pm Experience a taste of Lancashire and join us for an evening of food and drink. Find out about the history of local delicacies and their important role in Lancashire s heritage. Why not take a recipe card and try these at home? Avenham Park Tour Free Departs 10am. Returns 12pm Join us for a walk around one of Preston s beauty spots and discover its fascinating historical past. Sensible shoes Fair Free The Atrium, 12pm-4pmCome along and talk to our very own international societies whilst finding out more about UCLan and the Students Union!

9 UCLan Through the AgesExhibition Launch Free Opportunities Centre, 4pm-6pmCome and celebrate with our UCLan Through the Ages project at the launch of their new exhibition with complimentary drinks and snacks! Manchester Trip 10 Departs 10am. Returns 5pm The second brilliant trip of the weekend is to Manchester. Brimming with history, music and shops, why not visit the northern quarter, home to the Affleck s Palace, Forbidden Planet and the Cat Caf . Gamers Takeover Free The Atrium, 6pm Do you love gaming as much as we do? Our Student -led games societies are hosting a night filled with classic board and videos games.

10 Try out a classic or a game you have never tried before!BtBtttttBBtBtBooking essentialTurn up on the dayHeritage Campus Tour Free Departs 1pm. Returns 3pm Discover the untold past and hidden secrets of UCLan campus from the last 150 years on our heritage walk. Sensible shoes recommended. Hip-hop Ping-pong Free 53 Degrees Marquee, 6pmYeah, it s the return of Hip-hop Ping-pong! Music and ping-pong, who knew table tennis, could be so much fun. Video Games Room FreePark Room, 6pmAre you an avid gamer or just want to improve your skills? We re excited to bring you our video games room, where you can play video games until your heart s content and meet like-minded friends.