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Librarian Drop-in Clinic – UCW

Start Date: 6 February 2025 12:00 pm

End Date: 6 February 2025 2:00 pm

Location: Remond 003, UCW

Are you struggling to find resources for your assessment? Did you need help finding items in the library?

If you could use support from an academic librarian, please drop-in to see us.

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Librarian Drop-in Clinic – UCB

Start Date: 6 February 2025 11:30 am

End Date: 6 February 2025 1:30 pm

Location: Marriss House Library, UCB

Are you struggling to find resources for your assessment? Did you need help finding items in the library?

If you could use support from an academic librarian, please drop-in to see us.

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Librarian Drop-in Clinic – Exton Park

Start Date: 4 February 2025 11:30 am

End Date: 4 February 2025 1:30 pm

Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park

Are you struggling to find resources for your assessment? Did you need help finding items in the library?

If you could use support from an academic librarian, please drop-in to see us.

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Do you have an unclaimed Child Trust Fund?

What is a Child Trust Fund?

A Child Trust Fund is a tax-free savings account for children. It was set up if:

  • You were born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011, and
  • Your parents or guardian received Child Benefit

You might also have an account if you were in care and being looked after by your local authority.

How much money is in a Child Trust Fund?

Most accounts were opened with a £250 deposit from the government, and parents or guardians could deposit up to £9,000 a year. So, with interest or investment growth, they could be worth a lot more now.

The average unclaimed Child Trust Fund is worth around £2,200.

How many Child Trust Funds are unclaimed?

If you know who your Child Trust Fund is held with, contact them and they’ll let you know your next steps.

More than 725,000 Child Trust Funds worth £1.4 billion are currently unclaimed.

How do I trace and claim a lost Child Trust Fund?

If you know who your Child Trust Fund is held with, contact them and they’ll let you know your next steps.

If you’re not sure if you have a Child Trust Fund, or you’ve lost the details, Find your Child Trust Fund for free at GOV.UK.

You can also use The Share Foundation’s free tool to locate it.

Do I need to pay to trace my Child Trust Fund?

No – don’t pay to find your Fund!

The tools we’ve listed above are free, and you only need your National Insurance number, date of birth, and ten minutes of your time to do it.

More information on Child Trust Funds is available through the government-backed Money and Pensions Service.

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University Swap Shop

Start Date: 14 February 2025 11:00 am

End Date: 14 February 2025 2:00 pm

Location: Small Hall, Exton Park  

The University’s Swap Shop is back! 

Join us to pick up affordable, pre-loved clothing:

  • Friday 14 February 
  • 11am-2pm 
  • Small Hall, Exton Park  

Not got any clothes or accessories to swap? No worries! There will be a £1 (cash) per token system in place to give you access to items you may need. 

Find your perfect fashion find this Valentine’s Day – don’t shop, swap! 

Missed our donation drop-off session and have clothes to spare? Email sustainability@chester.ac.uk 

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Wellbeing session: Student Parent Essentials  

Start Date: 4 February 2025 1:30 pm

End Date: 4 February 2025 2:30 pm

Location: Online

Are you juggling studies alongside parenting responsibilities?

Come and join us for some ti​ps and hints about balancing university and family life; support during pregnancy; information about childcare and funding which may be available. You will also find out more about our Student Parent Support Network. We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here for the link to join the session bit.ly/wbsession

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Student Volunteering Week: Give it a Go – Lake Clean Up Crew with TCV

Start Date: 14 February 2025 10:00 am

End Date: 14 February 2025 3:30 pm

Location: Port Sunlight Riverpark (Transport Provided)

Our Give it a Go program sessions are designed to allow students to volunteer without the long term commitment. Check out what’s planned on the Volunteer Hub.

This time we will be joining The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) at Port Sunlight Riverpark to help them with lake-management activities.

Booking essential. To find out more or to apply visit the Volunteer Hub

Hear first-hand how these placements have shaped their careers, enhanced their work skills, and provided meaningful opportunities to make a difference.

Book your place.

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Student Volunteering Week: Action Tutoring Webinar

Start Date: 13 February 2025 4:00 pm

End Date: 13 February 2025 5:00 pm

Location: Online

Action Tutoring partners with schools to provide cost-effective, evidence-based tutoring that supports pupils facing disadvantage to unlock their full potential. Their trained volunteers deliver targeted support, helping schools meet their academic goals.

Find out more about student placements with Action Tutoring during this special webinar!

Join us for an inspiring online event during Student Volunteering Week, where current and experienced placement students will interview each other about their experiences volunteering with Action Tutoring as part of their university placement.

Hear first-hand how these placements have shaped their careers, enhanced their work skills, and provided meaningful opportunities to make a difference.

Book your place.

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Student Volunteering Week: Chester Zoo

Start Date: 13 February 2025 11:00 am

End Date: 13 February 2025 1:00 pm

Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park

Chester Zoo’s award-winning volunteers contribute to their success by supporting the zoo’s education, scientific and conservation mission.

Volunteers are part of the Conservation Education and Engagement team and play an essential role in supporting the zoo to achieve its Conservation Masterplan goals.

They engage with up to 250 AMAZING volunteers every year through various roles and programmes. They provide thousands of unpaid hours and a wealth of skills and experience to support the zoo’s work.

No need to book – just drop by to find out how you can get involved!

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Student Volunteering Week: Storyhouse

Start Date: 12 February 2025 10:00 am

End Date: 12 February 2025 12:00 pm

Location: Seaborne Library, Exton Park

Storyhouse is one of the UK’s foremost cultural charities; its home in Chester incorporates a library, theatres, and a cinema. It is also an acclaimed theatre producer an open-air theatre as well as the Moonlight Flicks open-air cinema each year.

They offer a variety of different volunteer roles including welcoming visitors to their theatres, cinema and events, supporting the library team with shelving and digital support for library users, assisting the wardrobe department with costumes and supporting their festivals

No need to book – just drop by to find out how you can get involved!

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