about, even at 3:00am. Watching soaps and films in a big group in the TV room will become a regular fixture and PG social events are a common occurrence. There are also 2 washing machines and driers in PG, making that dreaded laundry job a little easier. PG has its own kitchens, and like everywhere else in College, all the rooms are hooked up to the University Wi-Fi. There is a Warden in Palmers Garth who lives with you in PG, and is there to help you out with any problems you might encounter and to provide a point of contact between you and the College Officers.
MEALS Three meals a day, seven days a week, in term-time are included in your College bill. At lunch and dinner you are provided with a choice of a hot meal, the salad bar, and sandwich options. There are always vegetarian and vegan choices available. Packed lunches can be ordered in advance (by 5:30pm the previous day) if you know that you are going to be away during lunch. Similarly if you know you are going to miss the evening meal you can order a meal to be left on a tray for you to collect from Hall. If you have any particular dietary requirements, you should contact our amazing Food and Beverage Services Manager, Darryl McNary before arrival. His details are at the back of this guide. A crucial point to note is the use of meal cards. This system was brought in some years ago when people from other Colleges started eating our delicious comestibles (Hatfield does arguably have some of the best food out of all the colleges). This was obviously a bad thing, and costing us money, so it was decided that everyone who wants to eat in College has to show a card (with a photo on) to prove their eligibility. Please don’t let anyone else use your meal card – ever! Cards are not transferable and you will be sanctioned if you let someone else use your meal card. Don't lose your card or you will have to pay £5 to replace it (you will indeed have a nightmare). If you have any complaints about the food, speak to the Facilities Officer (Alok Kumar) or one of the Food Reps, who have regular meetings with Darryl. Alternatively, get involved with the Catering Working Group! Chat to Alok, our Facilities Officer to find out more.
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