Give It A Go 2012

13th January to 1st April 201213th January to 1st April 2012www.uclansu.co.uk/activities/giag.php

What? Give it a Go is all about trying something new!Get involved in a wide range of weird and wonderful activities on a no commitment, no strings attached basis. You can do as few or as many activities as you like.

When? Give It A Go now runs throughout the year with this particular programme running throughout semester 2. Tickets will be on sale from January 10th at the Students’ Union reception between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.

How? Decide what you want to do, buy your ticket from the Students’ Union. Go along to the event and Give it a Go

Key Free Event - Avoid disappointment, register for your free ticket at the SU recpetion.

Family Friendly Event

STFSC - Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre

USA - UCLan Sports Arena

All events are open to Students at our Burnley Campus -We can arrange transport to events at a subsidised rate.Please email [email protected] for more informationon any of the events.

FREE to enter-all we ask is for a £20 deposit which will be returned to you upon completion of the project!

DO YOU WANT A BOOST TO HELP YOU LOSE THOSE EXCESS CHRISTMAS POUNDS?

TEAM SPORTS

WALKS BOOT CAMP

NUTRITIONAL

ADVICE

WEIGH-INS

Places are limited so sign up quick - if you are interestedplease email [email protected]

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE PART OF UCLAN’S BIGGEST LOSERS?

APPLY TO TAKE PART NOW!

FREE to enter-all we ask is for a £20 deposit which will be returned to you upon completion of the project!

DO YOU WANT A BOOST TO HELP YOU LOSE THOSE EXCESS CHRISTMAS POUNDS?

TEAM SPORTS

WALKS BOOT CAMP

NUTRITIONAL

ADVICE

WEIGH-INS

Places are limited so sign up quick - if you are interestedplease email [email protected]

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE PART OF UCLAN’S BIGGEST LOSERS?

APPLY TO TAKE PART NOW!

18th January – 14th March, Tuesdays at 7pm – Boot Camp;Wednesday’s at 6pm – weigh in and Thursday’s at 7pm - various exercise sessions.

Friday 13th January

Sports & Societies Refreshers’ FairCome down to the SU, talk to club and society representatives and try out the activity of your choice! Sign up on the day or find out more about the upcoming Give it a Go taster sessions over the following weeks.

Atrium, 11am-3pm Free

Monday 16th Janto Friday 20th Jan Sports Taster Week

Monday 16th January

Women’s Football Taster Train with the women’s football team and see if you fancy joining them. The SU enters 2 women’s football teams into the British Universities league, BUCS.

USA 5.30 – 7pm Free

Mixed Hockey TasterWe have a men’s and a women’s hockey team at UCLan – try out with them for free and join for the second semester if you enjoy it!

USA 7.30 - 10pm Free

Women’s Rugby UnionGive women’s rugby a go! Training is on a Monday and games take place on a Wednesday afternoon.


AthleticsThe Athletics club enter a variety of competitions throughout the year, and train on a Monday evening. Try it out for free.


NetballTaster session for the netball team – we currently have 3 netball teams who enter the BUCS league.

STFSC 5.30 - 7pm Free

Anime & Manga TasterAnime refers to the animation style originated in Japan. It is characterized by distinctive characters and backgrounds (hand-drawn or computer generated) that visually and thematically set it apart from other forms of animation. Manga is the Japanese term for comics, and the styles involve exaggerating physical features amongst other things. Harrington 320, 5 – 8.30pm Free

Tuesday 17th January

Martial Art DisplayNot 1, not 2, not 3 but 4 martial art clubs will be entertaining the crowds in the Union tonight! Pop down to witness an unmissable display of martial arts and later in the week there will be opportunities to try the sports, don’t miss out!

SU Free

Active Lifestyles Fair (Burnley)An active lifestyles fair at Burnley giving information on how to become more active and lead a healthier lifestyle. Including BMI and blood pressure checks, advice on diet and alcohol consumption etc.

11am til 2pm, SU

Resource Centre Free

Rugby League TasterWe currently have two rugby league teams looking for new members – try it out at this free taster session. They train on a Tuesday evening and

play on a Wednesday afternoon. USA 5.30 – 7pm Free

Ju JitsuJujitsu is a Japanese martial art and a method of close combat for defeating an armed and armoured

opponent. Give it a go!

STFSC 8-10pm Free

FencingFencing is a form of combat sports using bladed weapons. Try it out for

free!

STFSC 8-10pm Free

Cheerleading Cheerleading originated in the United States and includes components of tumbling, dance, jumps, cheers, and

stunting.

STFSC 8-10pm Free

Dance – Jazz TasterThe dance club are offering a variety of taster sessions – if jazz is your thing,

try this one! STFSC 6-7pm Free

Dance – Hiphop TasterFollowing on from the jazz session, the dance club will be running a hiphop session.

STFSC 7-8pm Free

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Wednesday 18th January

LAUNCH OF UCLAN’S BIGGEST LOSER – Contestant briefing.Please email [email protected] to take part or for more info.

SU, 6pm

Dance – Street Taster Street dancing is a popular form of dance where routines are performed to recent pop music. Get your groove on!

STFSC 1-2pm Free

Dance - Lyrical TasterFollowing on from the street dancing taster will be a lyrical dance taster session.

STFSC 2-3pm Free

VolleyballVolleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other

team’s court – try it out!

STFSC 6-8pm Free

Thursday 19th January

Men’s Football TasterGo along to a men’s football team training session, the most popular

club at UCLan.

STFSC 5.30 – 7pm Free

TennisFancy yourself as the next Wimbledon champion? The tennis club is for you!

Try your hand at this free session.

STFSC 4.30-6pm Free

BadmintonThe badminton club enter the BUCS

league on a Wednesday – give it a go!

STFSC 9-10pm Free

Tae KwondoA Korean Martial art involving exercise and meditation – try it for free with an option to join the club if you

enjoy it! STFSC 8-10pm Free

KarateKarate is a striking martial art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed tech-

niques such as knife-hands STFSC 8pm-10pm Free

Friday 20th January

BasketballBasketball is one of the world’s most popular and widely viewed sports in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or “shooting” a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules.

STFSC 7-9pm Free

Saturday 21st January

Kung Fu 12-2pmKung Fu is a Chinese martial Art – try it for free.

STFSC Free

Dance – Conditioning & Limbering TasterThe dance club is holding a variety of tasters over Give it a Go – try conditioning and limbering out!

STFSC 11-12 noon Free

Dance – Ballet TasterFollowing on from the conditioning and limbering session will be a ballet

taster – if ballet is your thing try it out!

STFSC 12-1pm Free

Cricket TasterSt Augustines, New Avenham

Centre, 12-2pm Free

Chinese New Year CelebrationsCome along to enjoy dancing, sing-

ing, celebration of Chinese culture 53 Degrees £8pp Sunday 22nd January

SquashSquash is a high-speed racquet sport played by two players (or in doubles 4 players on court at a time) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. Try it for free with

the squash club. STFSC 2-4pm Free

Monday 23rd January

Burlesque tasterBurlesque is a type of dancing growing in popularity, and includes vari-ety shows. Join the society for a taster ses-

sion for something fun and different! Mitchell & Kenyon Theatre

6-8:30pm Free


Kayaking – indoor pool sessionKayaking is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades

on the paddle – try it out!

Meet outside Essentials

8pm–12 midnight £5pp

Labour Party Society TasterSU - MR1 6:30pm Free

Tuesday 24th January

LGBT TasterThe LGBT society put on a variety of events through the year – meet the group and join for the second

semester! Roper Hall

7.30-9.30pm Free

Treasure HuntPhoto treasure hunt - teams of 4-5 will be tasked with collecting photos from

around Preston!In conjunction with canoe

kayak club, 7-10pm £2pp

Wednesday 25th January

International Society tasterThe International society run a number of events throughout the year – meet the group and see if you fancy joining

them for the second semester!

Source, 7pm Free

MountaineeringMeet SU, 1:30pm Free

Thursday 26th January

Christian Union TasterThe Christian Union run a number of events throughout the year – join them for semester 2.

Salvation Army

7pm Free

Ahlul Bayt SocietyA new society launching for semester

2 – go along to join them. 5:30pm – 7pm Free

Friday 27th January

Law Society DebateSee Facebook for details Sunday 29th January

Catholic Society TasterThe Catholic Society run a number of events throughout the year – join them for semester 2.

St Walburges, 6pm Free

Tuesday 31st January

Poker Society TasterThe Poker society run a number of tournaments throughout the year – join them for semester 2 and try out

for free.

Atirum

6:30pm – late Free

Wednesday 1st February

Music Gaming TournamentDo you see yourself as a rock god? Come along to the musical gaming tournament, with games such as rock band and guitar hero, show off your skills and maybe you can make it into the battle of the bands.

C&T Building – Room 101

4.30 - 9pm Free

Thursday 2nd February

Forensics Society TasterTry out the forensics society for free.

Adelphi, 6pm Free

Burnley SocialWetherspoons, 8pm Free

Japanese Society TasterHarrington, 7pm Free

Saturday 4th February

Trip to South Lakes Wild Animal ParkSouth Lakes Wild Animal Park is based in Cumbria near to Lake Windermere, and is a fantastic day out for all the family. Don’t miss your chance to hand feed Giraffes, Pen-guins, Kangaroos and more every day! Students are welcome to bring their families along to visit the animals and enjoy the experience of feeding many of them.

Depart 9:30am,

return for 4pm £10pp

Sunday 5th Feb

Superbowl PartyThe superbowl will be shown on the big screen upstairs

Revolution, 10pm £5.00pp



Monday 7th Febto Friday 11th Feb Green Week Tuesday 7th February

Hosted by French Society Cheese & Wine NightThe Atrium, 7-10pm,

£4.00 french society members,

£4.50 non members

Wednesday 8th February

Barn dance Hosted by Canoe Kayak club53 Degrees £5.00pp

Thursday 9th FebruaryEvent Details

First Aid Society TasterBrook Building 21-32,

6-8pm £2.50


Parent & Child Toddler MorningIncluding a guest appearance from Mr Jolly, an award winning magician, children’s entertainer and balloon modeller! Coffee and biscuits for the parents and a variety of activities for the children will be available on the

day.

Atrium £3.00pp

Get involved in Green Week6th-10th February 2011www.uclan.ac.uk/greenweek

• Money Saving Monday• Travelling Light Tuesday • Water-Wise Wednesday• Tasty Treats Thursday • Free-Your Bin Friday

Events, information and freebies to help you reduce yourcarbon footprint & save money

Contac: [email protected]

Monday 13thto Friday 17th Feb Guild & Games Week Monday 13th February

Wii Olympic Gamescome along to the SU to play the Wii Olympic games and pit your skills against other players. Fitness and aptitude for sport not required!

SU Atrium,

11am – 2pm Free

Student Lock in Gymnastics event Try out the state of the art facilities at the city of Preston Gymnastics Club, including foam pits and spring floor

areas. Transport not included. 7.30-9pm £5pp

HandballGet yourself in the mood for the Olympics and try your hand at handball! Learn this handy sport from our very own England handball

player!

STFSC, 5.30–6.30pm £2pp

Wheelchair BasketballHave a go at one of the Paralympic sports and try shooting a hoop from

in a new way!

11am – 2pm Free Wednesday 15th February

Come dine with me Cooking demolaunch Atrium Free

Jogginglooking to improve your fitness and workout in a social environment? Well why not hop, skip and jump your way

down to the Sport 4 U Jogging Club.

Club meet at STFSC,

5-6pm £2pp

ParkourLearn about Parkour (free running)from the City of Preston Gymnastics club and find out about opportunities

to get involved.

11am – 2pm Free

UCLan Take Me OutAnd remember... no likey, no lighty!Ever watched Take Me Out, the provocative and hilarious dat-ing show on ITV? Ever wanted to apply but never really had the balls to appear on national telly? Were you one of the 200 people who we couldn’t fit into last year’s SU event because it was such a huge success?Well you’re in luck. As part of our 1000 Kisses campaign, this year’s Take Me Out will be in 53 Degrees to make sure we can fit you all in on Valentines Day!

8pm – 11pm, 18+, Free

Thursday 16th February

Bridge card game TasterSt Walburges, Parish Centre

10-12 noon Free

BadmintonSTFSC, 8-9pm £2pp

Friday 17th February

Olympic Fitness sessionWant to look and feel like an Olympic athlete? Come down to this fun fit-ness session and try out a wide variety of Olympic disciplines.

STFSC 4-5pm £2.00 or Free

with STF membership

‘Don’t drop the ball’ Table TennisCome along through the day and join in our attempt to keep the ping

pong ball in the air all day.

SU Atrium 10-3pm Free

2012 Games & Guild Sports DayJoin in as a team to try out one of the Olympic or Paralympic sports in friendly competition against

community teams.

TBC, 12 - 4pm Free


GAMES & GUILD

2012


Thursday 23rd February

Last Thursday & Saturday of every month - bike rides For more info please contact Janet Roundell on [email protected] Friday 24th February

Lunchtime walk from Preston campus12.30pm–1.30pm Free


Take on Scafell Pike!Scafell Pike is the highest moun-tain in England at 978 metres (3,209 ft), located in Lake District National Park. A trained instructor will be on hand to take you up the mountain – are you up to the challenge? Transport included.

8am til 7pm £15pp Monday 27th February

Abseiling, Climbing and Zip WireBring out your adventurous side and experience the outdoors with a trip to Hothersall Lodge Outdoor Centre, where you will get the opportunity to try out their a new state of the art climbing wall and try out the 150m

zip wire for the enthusiastic individual!

Leave UCLan SU

11am - return 4pm £20ppSaturday 3rd March

Trip to BlackpoolWhilst there, you can choose what to do – the Pleasure Beach, the Zoo, Blackpool Tower, Sandcastle, the Sealife Centre …the possibilities are

endless!

Price for transport only,

Depart 10am-5pm SU £7pp

Sunday 4th March

Chinese Brush PaintingChinese Brush painting is a wonderfully therapeutic and addictive art, making use of the fine Chinese brush and defined brush strokes to give the painting rhythm and beauty, depicting the subject’s outward and inner qualities. Give it

a Go!

1-3pm £4pp

Tuesday 6th March

Pub Quiz-Hosted by the French Socirty7pm, The Atrium £1

Friday 9th March

Sportsmans Dinner Burnley Golf ClubGuest speakers TBC.

Burnley Fc Suite 1882 £25

Not including transport Saturday 10th March

Outdoor AdventureBe part of a great day out experienc-ing high and low ropes activities such as Jacob’s ladder and leap of faith! A lot of fun and a great adrenaline rush!

11am-4pm £20pp

Sunday 11th March

Spa dayInside Spa are dedicated to helping you relax, unwind and de-stress. The experience is all about you and spending some quality ‘me’ time. Spend two hours revitalising your body and clearing your mind with a Spa Experience, which includes relaxing features such as sauna, sanarium, aromatherapy room, steam room. hydrotherapy pool, reflexology footbath, monsoon

showers and an ice fountain.

Depart 11am -

return 3pm £20pp

Scrapheap Challenge Build a boat inconjunction with canoe kayak club,

Depart Essentials 1-4pm £3pp

Cooking demoAtrium Free

Friday 16th March

Lunchtime walk from Preton campus12.30–1.30pm Free

Friday 16th March - Sunday 18th March

Scottish Highlands TripWe will travel to the Scottish Highlands on Friday afternoon, passing by Loch Lomond, stopping off at various beauty spots/sites of historic interest en-route to the hauntingly beautiful Pass of Glen-coe, imbued with a rich and at times tragic history.

On the Saturday, after breakfast in nearby Fort William, there will be various options, dependent on the group and weather – a loch side walk. exploring the Pass of Glencoe and heading up into the mountains being some of the options. On the Sunday, again after breakfast in Fort William, we will travel up the Great Glen, where we will visit the UK’s longest lake, Loch Ness, looking out for Nessie of course! Transport, accommodation and guiding is included in the price, but no food is - people will need mon-ey to eat in the pub, or food for the first night; after this, you can either eat out or buy food to cook at the

accommodation.

Depart Friday 1pm return

Sunday 8pm £70pp


Friday 23rd March

Ice Skating DiscoRelive your youth with a trip to the ice rink on disco night! Music, skating and

lots of fun guaranteed!

Depart SU 7:30pm, return SU

for 11:30pm £10pp

Saturday 24th March

Trip to WhitbyEnjoy a trip to the seaside resort of Whitby, which features ruins of St Hilda’s Abbey and a maze of alleyways and streets running down to the quayside.Go on the Bran Stoker Dracula experience, where the count’s mysterious appearance and frightening warning will make you wonder if you should have come to Whitby, or visit Pannett Park, where you will find Whitby museum containing historical artefacts from around the world including the ‘hand of glory’, used by thieves and robbers to gain access to properties without being seen!

Depart 7am,

return 8pm £15pp

Wednesday 28th March

East Meets West Fashion ShowEast meets West is a fashion show event that shows how Eastern Fashion & Culture is involved within western society today.

6-11pm,

M & K Theatre £6pp

Thursday 29th March

Lunchtime walk from Preston campus12 – 1pm Free

Sunday 1st April

Trip to Alton TowersUnleash a torrent of fun at the UK’s most famous Theme Park! The park is full of rides and adventures for kids of all sizes and adrenaline addicted adults... It’s an absolute must-do day out, with rides such as Air, Oblivion

and Rita Queen of Speed!

adult, £25 per child.


more information...Check out our website for everything else Give it A Go!Timetable, family friendly activities, blogs, videos, pictures, feedback it’s all on.www.uclansu.co.uk/activities/giag.php

Contact the Give it A Go team directly [email protected] or 01772 894860

Terms & ConditionsPlease note that no refunds will be given if you decide not to attend the event. However if an event is cancelled by the SU you will be informed via email (as long as we have your correct email address) and you will have two weeks to claim a refund.

To help ensure your safety you are kindly requested to inform the SU of any relevant medical condition or disability that may potentially be worsened by participation in an event.

The SU will take all reasonable precautions to ensure your health, safety and welfare while participating in events. Participants are required to act in a safe and responsible manner at all times and must follow all safety instructions given by the event supervisors.

The SU reserves the right to exclude any person from any event who puts their own or any other persons safety at risk.

Disclaimer: All information is correct at the time of printing.

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