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Welcome Week – Treasure Hunt 

Start Date: 24 September 2024 9:00 am

End Date: 24 September 2024 5:30 pm

Location: Queen's Park Library, Bridge House

Students can drop in all week to follow the clues to find out about the key areas in Queen’s Park library, collect the letters to solve the puzzle and claim your prize!   If you have any questions about the event contact Michelle Aldwell via the following email m.aldwell@chester.ac.uk

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Welcome Week – Treasure Hunt 

Start Date: 23 September 2024 9:00 am

End Date: 23 September 2024 5:30 pm

Location: Queen's Park Library,

Students can drop in all week to follow the clues to find out about the key areas in Queen’s Park library, collect the letters to solve the puzzle and claim your prize!   If you have any questions about the event contact Michelle Aldwell via the following email m.aldwell@chester.ac.uk

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Welcome Week – Student Wellbeing Garden Group

Start Date: 26 September 2024 11:00 am

End Date: 26 September 2024 3:00 pm

Location: Community Hub Next to Binks Building, Exton Park

Drop in and choose from different activities in our wellbeing garden:

  • Paint a rock
  • Make and paint a clay pot
  • Take away seed pots
  • Help out with gardening tasks

You can also find out more about our Student Gardening Group and how you can get involved. We’d love to hear your ideas for developing the space. You don’t need any experience to get involved – in fact it’s a great chance to learn.

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Welcome Week – Gym Taster Day 

Start Date: 26 September 2024 7:00 am

End Date: 26 September 2024 8:00 pm

Location: Fitness Suite, Exton Park

Use our gym for free during our Taster Days. Here at our Chester gym, you get to “try before you buy” so visit us in the Fitness Suite where you can also meet our staff. No booking is required, just drop by. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact sportactivelifestylechester@chester.ac.uk  

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Welcome Week – People, Planet, Pizza 

Start Date: 25 September 2024 4:00 pm

End Date: 25 July 2024 5:30 pm

Location: Binks Building Room CBK106/2, Exton Park

Just a simple chat over pizza as you discover the ways climate action can make your environment a healthier, happier place. Find out how sustainability can shape your future, widen your influence, and transform your University experience. Pop in and discover how you can get involved! 

If you would like to join and have any dietary requirements or allergens, we ask that you please contact us via sustainability@chester.ac.uk as soon as possible

If you have any questions, feel free to contact: greenchester@chester.ac.uk  

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Welcome Week – Swim Taster 

Start Date: 26 September 2024 12:00 pm

End Date: 26 September 2024 3:00 pm

Location: Fitness Suite, Swimming Pool, Exton Park

Visit our swimming pool located within our Fitness Suite at no cost during our swim taster sessions. Book via Eventbrite for a 1-hour session between 12pm and 3pm.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swim-taster-25th-26th-september-sessions-tickets-928502926247

If you have any questions, feel free to contact: sportactivelifestylechester@chester.ac.uk

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Welcome Week – CSU Welcome Fair

Start Date: 25 September 2024 11:00 am

End Date: 25 September 2024 4:00 pm

Location: Downes Sports Hall, Exton Park

Join Us at Chester Students’ Union Welcome Fair!

Save the date for the biggest event of Welcome Week! Chester Students’ Union is excited to host the Welcome Fair on Wednesday 25th September, from 11am to 4pm in the Downes Sports Hall, University of Chester’s Exton Park Campus. The fair is free to attend for all University of Chester students! 

Welcome Fair is a great way to kickstart university life and explore what Chester has to offer. With over 2,000 students attending each year, it’s the perfect chance to connect with the CSU, university departments, local businesses, discover amazing food vendors, and explore drinks venues. And the best part? You’ll score the biggest range of freebies and exclusive student discounts!

Whether you’re searching for pizza, travel deals, volunteering opportunities, or even a part-time job, this fair has got you covered. Don’t miss out on the most exciting event of the year—your university experience starts here! 🎓

Once you’ve explored Welcome Fair and collected your goodies, head over to the Small Hall for Vintage Folk’s Vintage Fashion Market for Sustainable Hand-Picked Vintage Clothing from 70’s to Y2K vibes.. selling all your favourite brands at low prices from 10am to 4pm.

See you there!

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Welcome Week – Wellbeing Wednesday

Start Date: 25 September 2024 1:30 pm

End Date: 25 September 2024 3:30 pm

Location: Community Hub next to Binks Building

 

You can enjoy a variety of relaxing and engaging activities in the Hub & Garden. No booking is required, just drop by.

Join us in the Community Hub 1.30 – 3.30pm where there will be different zones for you to explore:

• Mindfulness & quiet zone;

  • Connection & community zone;

•  Advice & signposting zone – meet professional services covering a range of issues from academic to wellbeing.

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Welcome Week – Speed Friending Table Tennis 

Start Date: 24 September 2024 6:00 pm

End Date: 24 September 2024 7:00 pm

Location: Small Hall, Exton Park

Get yourself to the Small Hall, grab a bat and make friends! Everyone will move between the tables, so this is the perfect event to meet new people. All equipment provided and no prior table tennis skills needed. No booking required, just drop by.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact: activecampus@chester.ac.uk 

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Welcome Week – International Student Welcome 

Start Date: 24 September 2024 2:30 pm

End Date: 24 September 2024 4:00 pm

Location: Community Hub ( next door to Binks), Exton Park

Tell us about the place you call home (culture, food, celebration etc.). Share experiences of settling in, tips, worries etc. No need to book – just turn up. A great chance to meet other students and enjoy a drink and some cake!

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