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STUDENTS’ UNION UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH PRESENTS

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Freshers Fair, The Dome, Avery Hill

Freshers Fair, Queen Mary Undercroft and Queen Anne Court, Greenwich

Freshers Ball, Ministry of Sound, London

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: Our Freshers 2013 website:www.suug.co.uk www.suug.co.uk/freshers2013

Facebook:www.facebook.com/sugreenwich

Twitter@sugreenwich #SUUGFreshers

Freshers Fortnight

16th - 29th September

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Photos: Freshers Fair 2012 by Patrick Hollins

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 andadvice on matters such as money and fi nance to set you off on the right foot for the academic year.

If you are looking foremployment, then the Freshers Fairs are also a perfect place to fi nd out about local jobs and even employment within the University.

There are lots of local andnational companiesoffering vouchers and information about student deals and discounts.

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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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Students can save money on a range of items including books, clothes, travel, gigsand 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

Grab a Term One Entertainment Wget plenty of perks in return, includ- Entry to all SUUG entertainment d- Free entry to Freshers Ball 2013 (wo- Over £250 worth of entertainment- Queue jump at Sparrows

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Photo: Mikill Pane playing an exclusive UK University gig for Greenwich students at Sparrows.

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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!

HOW DO I JOIN? 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 atwww.suug.co.uk/teamgreenwich

or scan the QR code

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£5per year

10am - 5pm - SUUG Welcome presence at halls of residence (Greenwich)10am - 5pm - SUUG Welcome stall - pop up marquee outside SU offi ces. 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 drink8pm - 1am - Music night (Bar Latitude)8pm - 2am - DJ event (Sparrows)

Saturday 14th 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)

Monday 16th September

Something for Everyone!EVENTS

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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)

Tuesday 17th September

12pm - 2pm - Scavenger Hunt - Start and fi nish 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)

Wednesday 18th September

10am - 5pm - SUUG Welcome presence at halls of residence (Greenwich)10am - 5pm - SUUG Welcome stall - pop up marquee outside SU offi ces. 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

Sunday 15th 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)

Friday 20th 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)

Thursday 19th September

12pm - 4pm - Craft Afternoon (Bar Latitude)4pm - 7pm - Acoustic Afternoon (Sparrows)7pm - 11pm - Games Night (Bar Latitude)7pm - 12pm - Open Mic Night (Sparrows)

Thursday 26th September

12pm - 6pm - Sunday Sesh (Sparrows)4:30pm - Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition & Tour & Macbeth8pm - 10pm - Sunday Sesh Presents...Comedy Club (Sparrows)

Sunday 29th September

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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)

Saturday 21st September

11am - Open-top bus tour (Central London)1pm - London Dungeon trip2pm - 8pm - Sunday Sesh presents... Sparrowsfest (Sparrows)

Sunday 22nd September

4pm - 12am - Cultural Cuisine Day (Sparrows)4pm - 11pm - Film Society (Bar Latitude)Evening - West End musical (Central London)

Monday 23rd 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)

Tuesday 24th 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)

Wednesday 25th 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)

Friday 27th September

12 - 6pm - Super Sport Saturday (Sparrows)All Day - Harry Potter Studio Tour

Saturday 28th September

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