Download - Welcome to Leeds 2011 - Freshers' Guide
Your Guide to Events in Your Union
Welcome WeekendSaturday 17th September
Sunday 18th September
Two days of parties for you to come and get to know your Union. On Saturday there’s the Arrival Party (RnB/Urban) and Central Beatz (Drum n Bass) both with free entry before 11.30pm, and on Sunday Welcome Party is free entry all night long with our resident DJs on the decks.Events happening across the Union building. Saturday events £4 on the door after 11.30pm. Sunday free entry
What's on in Your Union
You can find the entire Freshers’ events line-up on the reverse, but here we’ve gathered the highlights of term one to give you a taste of what’s in store over the next few months. As the listings show, there’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ LeedsUniversity Union event. We host everything from 5,000 capacity multi-venue nights with the biggest names through to more personal events aimed at connecting people with common interests.
You can find the full event calendar for term one on the website.We’ll keep adding to it as events are confirmed.
www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk
Hypnotist Hugh LennonTuesday 20th September
Wednesdsay 21st September
The legendary stage show that never fails to be a Freshers’ Week favourite returns. Expect an evening packed with scenes of amazement combined with riotous laughter. Or grab yourself a front-row seat and you might just become Hugh’s next volunteer.Riley Smith Hall, Union building, 8.00pm to 11.00pm, £3 adv
Fruity 10th BirthdayFriday 23rd September
Join us as we celebrate the 10th birthday of the biggest student night in Leeds. Known as much for its music as its themed parties, guest appearances and freebie giveaways, Fruity is the biggest student night in Leeds. Join us as we celebrate its 10th birthday with a huge Union takeover across all our venues and the Refectory. Join us for Fruity every Friday, tickets for Fruity throughout term one are on sale.Across the Union, 10.30pm to 3.30am
Headphone DiscoThursday 22nd September
The UK’s biggest and best silent disco returns to Leeds for a night of strangely entertaining fun. With two differentchannels to choose from, there’s double the chance you’ll be hearing tune after tune!Stylus and Pulse, Union building,10.30pm to 3.00am, £5 adv
Metropolis & Wax:OnSaturday 24th September, Saturday
29th October, Saturday 26th November
Two of the finest club nights on theelectronic music scene join forces to bring you the biggest parties in the North in your own union; expect some of the biggest DJs and dance music acts plus a clubbing experience you’ll never forget.Across the Union Building, 10.30pm to late, visit www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk for ticket details
Market Walking TripFriday 16th, Sunday 18th, Thursday
22nd, Friday 23rd September
Leeds is home to one of the best markets in the country – come along to discover this hidden gem and find out more about the city centre on your way. Leeds Kirkgate is a great place to find food and household items at great prices, and is also home to the fortnightly local farmers’ market.Meet at the Union Helpdesk at 12.00 noon, free
Ikea TripSaturday 8th October
The Swedish store has won a hard-earned place in the hearts of many students for great items that make furnishing a new home easy and affordable. From plates and bowls, to lamps and rugs, Ikea has it.Meet at the Parkinson building steps, 11.00am to 5.30pm, £6.50
Leeds VarsityWednesday 5th October
Leeds Varsity puts the University of Leeds head to head with Leeds Met University in over 50 sports fixtures in one day. Only one side can emerge victorious, so Leeds need your support! From rugby towaterpolo, there are opportunities to watch and cheer on throughout the day.Varsity Fruity after the Rugby match
Buy TicketsThere are loads of great events throughout term one in
your union. Tickets for all events are already on sale.To avoid disappointment, buy your tickets now, visit:
www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk
Intro Party and Freshers’ BallIntro Party, Monday 19th September, Union building, 8.00pm to 2.00am, £10 advFreshers’ Ball, Saturday 1st October, Union building, 9.00pm to 3.00am, £17 advGet yourself a joint ticket to guarantee entry to two of the term’s hottest events. The Intro Party gets Freshers’ Week into full swing with a line-up including Gareth Gates, S Club 3 and Mat Horne. The Freshers’ Ball comes a fortnight later, taking over every space in the building to bring Professor Green, Rizzle Kicks and James Buckley (aka Jay from the Inbetweeners).Joint tickets are £25. Visit www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk for more details
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Whatever your interest, there’s a group at Leeds University Union waiting for you. They’re the best way to meet new (and like-minded) people, try new things and have fun – but with over 300 groups you might be wondering how to go about choosing between them.
At the Freshers’ Fairs you’ll be able to meet all the groups inperson, ask them any questions you have and get signed up.See the programme below to see which groups will be at the Fair each day. For a full list of the clubs and societies in your union, visit: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/clubsandsocieties
Freshers’ Fair Timetable
Monday 19th September
General Interest, in and around the Union
Tuesday 20th September
Media and Performing, in and around the Union Political and Campaigning, in and around the Union Sports, Dance, Martial Arts and Outdoor, Sports Hall 1
Wednesday 21st September
Departmental, in and around the Union Volunteering and Community, in and around the Union Sports, Dance, Martial Arts and Outdoor, Sports Hall 1
Thursday 22nd September
Faith and Culture, in and around the Union
If you miss the Freshers’ Fairs, don’t worry, there will be a drop in session to find out more about clubs, societies and Give it a Go sessions. Just come along to Room 4, level 2 of the Unionbuilding on Tuesday 27th September between 1.00pm to 2.00pm to find out more. You can join at anytime.
Join a Club or Society Online Today
1. Explore the full list of groups on our website
2. Choose the society that’s right for you
3. Join the group by logging in, adding the membership
to your basket and head to the checkout.
www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/clubsandsocieties
Find the Club or Society
that’s Right for You
Try something new!Our Give it a Go programme has 205 events to make getting involved easy and fun. No strings attached, no membership fees and no hassle! You’ll find tastersessions, trips and workshops, so head to our website and start giving it a go today.www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/GIAG
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all 2
, Th
e E
dg
e, 1.30
pm
to
3.30p
m
Pa
rty
in th
e O
ld B
ar
No
t had
eno
ug
h yet? G
oo
d – g
et
you
rself alon
g to
the O
ld B
ar for
mo
re party an
tics!
Old
Ba
r, Un
ion
bu
ildin
g, 8
.00
pm
to
12.0
0 m
idn
igh
t
Wa
x:O
n / M
etr
op
olis
Two
of th
e fine
st club
nig
hts o
n th
e
electron
ic mu
sic scene jo
in fo
rces
to b
ring
you
the b
igg
est p
arties
in th
e No
rth in
you
r ow
n u
nio
n;
expect so
me o
f the b
igg
est D
Js and
dan
ce mu
sic acts plu
s a club
bin
g
experien
ce you
’ll never fo
rget.
Acro
ss the
Un
ion
bu
ildin
g, fro
m
10.30
pm
, see
we
bsite
for d
eta
ils
Cr
os
s C
ou
ntr
y In
tro
Wh
ether yo
u w
ant to
com
pete o
r
simp
ly get fit, th
ere’s a gro
up
for
you
r ability. C
om
e to m
eet the clu
b
and
enjo
y a free BB
Q afterw
ards.
Bo
din
gto
n P
layin
g F
ield
, 12.0
0
no
on
to 2
.00
pm
Su
nd
ay
25
th
Su
nd
ay
Se
tT
he Su
nd
ay Set is back, an
d it’s
the p
erfect way to
end
you
r week.
Great live m
usic, p
lus fan
tastic
foo
d an
d d
rink o
ffers.
Old
Ba
r, Un
ion
bu
ildin
g, 8
.00
pm
to
12.0
0 m
idn
igh
t
LG
BT
Fr
es
he
rs
’ Me
et
an
d G
re
et
Kick o
ff the year b
y gettin
g to
kno
w th
e com
mittee an
d fello
w
LGB
T-ers. Fun
, gam
es, fo
od
and
load
s of b
anter.
Th
e T
ree
ho
use
, Un
ion
bu
ildin
g, 1.0
0p
m to
3.00
pm
Tw
o S
mo
kin
’ Ba
rr
els
All are w
elcom
e to jo
in as R
ock So
c
ho
st a two
roo
m p
arty of th
e be
st
rock an
d m
etal tun
es.
Min
e a
nd
Pu
lse, U
nio
n B
uild
ing
9.0
0p
m to
2.0
0a
m, p
rice T
BC
Fr
es
he
rs
’ Ev
en
ts a
t Yo
ur
Un
ion
Bu
y tic
ke
ts a
nd
find
ou
t mo
re
ab
ou
t ev
en
ts in
yo
ur
Un
ion
at w
ww
.lee
ds
un
ive
rs
ityu
nio
n.o
rg
.uk
We
lco
me
to
Le
ed
s U
niv
er
sity
Un
ion
Co
me alo
ng
to fin
d o
ut w
hy
we’re an
essen
tial part o
f life
in Leed
s. All n
ew stu
den
ts
will receive a d
ate and
time
from
their Sch
oo
l telling
them
wh
en to
attend
, so d
on
’t miss
this in
form
ative and
interactive se
ssion
wh
ere
you
’ll disco
ver everyth
ing
you
need
to kn
ow
abo
ut th
e UK
’s
be
st stud
ents’ u
nio
n.
Do
n’t fo
rg
et to
vis
it
ou
r C
lub
an
d S
oc
iety
Fr
es
he
rs
’ Fa
irs
!
Se
e o
ve
rle
af