Freshers Programme 2016

Freshers e m m a r g o r P 2016

check out what’s going on over freshers!

Welcome to FXU Freshers!

Over the next couple of weeks we plan to showcase what we, and the campus, have to offer during your time studying in Cornwall.

We’re starting this year with over 100 different sports clubs and societies!

Take a look at their pages on our website to see what takes your fancy and get stuck in with the various taster sessions – they’re FREE during the Freshers period! That’s right, there are no membership fees until AFTER Freshers. We’ve also got volunteering activities, environmental projects and, of course, the big Stannary nights. So whether you want to try a new sport, pop along to a society get-together or get stuck into a volunteering project, we’ve got you covered.

Dates, times and locations were correct at the time of going to print but keep an eye on the website and social media for additional events and amendments: www.fxu.org.uk/freshers2016.

We love seeing what you get up to, so be sure to tag us in your antics on social media: /FXUnion @FXUtweet fxu_insta /fxunion

If you would like more information about each activity, you can check out the individual web pages for our sports and societies at www.fxu.org.uk/sport_soc/socs/ or you can contact the student committees.

Alternatively you can get in touch with the Activities Team by emailing sports@fxu.org.uk or societies@fxu.org.uk.

The full Penryn Campus Sports Centre programme can be accessed at: www.fxplus.ac.uk/our-services/sports-recreation

Contents September Thursday 8th

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Friday 9th

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Saturday 10th

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Sunday 11th

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Monday 12th

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Tuesday 13th

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Wednesday 14th

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Thursday 15th

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Friday 16th

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Saturday 17th

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Sunday 18th

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Monday 19th

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Tuesday 20th

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Wednesday 21st

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Thursday 22nd

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Friday 23rd

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Saturday 24th

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Sunday 25th

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Monday 26th

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Tuesday 27th

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Wednesday 28th

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Thursday 29th

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Friday 30th

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October Saturday 1st Sunday 2nd Monday 3rd Tuesday 4th Thursday 6th Saturday 8th

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Important Note!

Event dates, time and location correct at time of publishing this PDF on the FXU website.

Please click on each individual event title to be re-directed to the What’s On webpage to check if any details have changed.

Thursday 8th September Return to Learning 9am – 5pm Library The team will also be facilitating a Return to Learning - Study Skills day on 8 September for students who may have had a break from learning. The day will be a mix of workshops, discussions, a tour round the campus and an opportunity to meet fellow students, mentors and key members of staff. You’ll be invited to think about how you can get the most from your time in higher education, look at the skills required for successful study and how to develop them.

Friday 9th September International Students Cream Tea 7pm – 9pm ESI Café (Penryn Campus) Meet other international students whilst enjoying a Cornish tradition – the Cornish Cream Tea.

Saturday 10th September International Students visit to Falmouth 10.30am – 4pm Meet outside the Penryn Campus shop Join the FXU Presidents on a trip to beautiful Falmouth.

Thursday 8th / Friday 9th / Saturday 10th September | 5

Sunday 11th September Meet Your Mentor (University of Exeter) 3pm – 5pm DDM seminar rooms (Penryn Campus)

You can apply for a Mentor at any point during your first year at the Penryn Campus. Our Mentors have already experienced the highs and lows of studying their first year at uni and may be able to offer some invaluable advice on the course you are studying, making friends, and getting the most out of life here in Cornwall.

To apply for a Mentor please email mentoringcornwall@exeter.ac.uk Meet Your Mentor (Falmouth University) 7pm – 9pm Penryn & Falmouth Campus The Meet Your Mentor evening is a chance for all new undergraduates to meet their volunteer Student Mentor, along with every other newcomer to their course.

This is the first event on the new students’ calendar to round off the move-in weekend - all new undergraduates are welcome to attend! There will be shuttle buses provided to transport students between both campuses, running from 6pm until 10pm. Student Mentors will be all over campus on the night in their bright red t-shirts and will be happy to help you find your course’s event on the night.

CSMSA: Formal Meet & Greet 7pm – Midnight The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Come along to The Stannary to meet and greet your fellow Camborne School of Mines (CSM) students! CSM is formed of both mining and geology courses. This is a great chance for you to meet people from different years.

6 | Sunday 11th September

Monday 12th September Frenchman’s Creek Kayak Adventure 9am – 1.15pm Pick up on campus Time of pick up: 9.00am Penryn Campus bus stop 9.15am Falmouth Campus (outside reception) Time of drop off: 1pm Falmouth Campus 1.15pm Penryn Campus bus stop What you need to bring: Swimwear, towel, warm clothing to change into when you return from the adventure Cost: £20 per student (including wetsuit hire) No. of people: 8 students How to pay: Payment must be made prior to the cruise by BACS payment.

Please state your name and the date of the Kayak Adventure and as the reference when paying by BACS and email us once payment has been made.

Terms and conditions: Our full terms and conditions are on our website which we will need you to sign prior to the tour korukayaking.co.uk/terms-conditions/ Important Notice: On the morning of the tour the guide will assess the weather and sea conditions and determine if the conditions are safe for kayaking. Where conditions are deemed unsuitable we will either re-arrange the date or refund any monies received.

Budock Vean Hotel offer delicious picnics and hampers, which should be ordered by 5pm the day before your cruise and can be picked up at reception.

Call 01326 252 100 to place your order.

How to Settle In 10am – 3pm The Compass (Penryn Campus) How to Settle In is all about the support, advice and help available at University, from assistance with adjusting to living in halls, registering with the local surgery, opening a bank account, as well as wellbeing advice and support for International students settling into Cornwall.

Monday 12th September | 7

GeogSoc: Ice-breaker: Map Your Campus!

11am – 1.30pm DDM Seminar Room N & M (Penryn Campus) Get a chance to meet your GeogSoc committee, and fellow Geographers in a fun environment! Test your mapping skills, and find your way around campus whilst getting to know other people on your course, and win a prize!

Tea & Toast 11am – 3pm Chaplaincy (Penryn Campus) Open House for people to pop in for tea and toast.

Commuters Meet & Greet 11.30am – 1.30pm Exchange Blue (Penryn Campus) FXU Presidents would like to welcome all Cornish students who will be living at home and commuting to the University of Exeter Cornwall Campuses and Falmouth University. This will provide an opportunity for all commuting students to meet other commuters and see if lifts can be shared. There will be food and drinks!

Christian Union: Cream Teas Midday – 3pm Tremough House Lawn (Penryn Campus) Join us for a free civilised cream tea. Whether you prefer it the Cornish or Devonshire way, we’d love to see you there.

International Students British Culture and Tips Session 4pm – 6pm Peter Lanyon Lecture 5 (Penryn Campus) The University of Exeter and Falmouth University invite International students to join them for a formal Welcome Reception. This will be followed by a British Culture and Tips session delivered by the FXU Presidents.

8 | Monday 12th September

Welcome English for International and EU students 4.30pm – 6.30pm ASK (Penryn Campus) The English Language team offer a range of free English language courses on both campuses for students with English as a second language.

‘Welcome English’ is a Social English course for any students whose first language is not English. The course runs from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday-Friday during the first two weeks of the academic year. It will be a great way to learn about British culture and daily life, and to meet other students from around the world. Topics covered will range from English for socialising and going out, to English for visiting the doctor or opening a bank account.

The team are based in the ASK office in Tremough House at the Penryn Campus, drop in for a chat or contact us by email: languages@fxplus.ac.uk or online: languages.fxplus.ac.uk Debating Union: Welcome Evening 6pm – 8pm DDM Seminar L (Penryn Campus) Join the Debating Society (DebSoc) for an informal session of games and debating.

Gain an insight into the society’s activities, get involved in their plans and meet the committee and regular attendees. Novices and experts alike are welcome.

Netball: Taster Session 7pm – 9pm Penryn College TISA Come along to try a training session for CSM Netball Club. Keep fit, have fun and meet new people! All abilities welcome.

Pizza Night 7pm – 10pm Chaplaincy (Penryn Campus) A fun night of pizza and silly games for students who prefer to socialise in a quieter, alcohol-free zone.

Monday 12th September | 9

Rugby: Taster Session 8pm – 9.30pm Penryn College STP The first training session of the year, based at Penryn Rugby Club. Several senior members will accompany all those who wish to attend from the Porter’s Lodge at 7:30pm. It would be great to see as many new faces as possible.

All abilities welcome.

Pirate Party 9pm – 2am The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Listen all and listen well as we tell ye that Freshers wristband holders get priority and free entry before 10pm. Arrive after and you’ll have to queue with the rest of the scallywags. Limited tickets on the door £10 subject to availability.

Last entry is at 11pm.

Christian Union: Tea & Toast 11pm – 2am Outside The Stannary (Penryn Campus) We’ll be providing free tea and toast following the Stannary event.

You’ll find us on your way out!

Tuesday 13th September Library Tours 11am – 1.15pm Library Library tours will be available at both campus libraries, Tuesday to Friday.

Tours will start at the library helpdesks from 11am, 12pm and 1pm and will take approximately 15 minutes. You can book in advance at: library@fxplus.ac.uk or just turn up on the day. There’ll be helpful guides about using the facilities and resources, and you can also ask for a demonstration on using the library app, online databases and the library catalogue.

Tea & Toast 11am – 3pm Chaplaincy (Penryn Campus) Open House for people to pop in for tea and toast.

10 | Monday 12th / Tuesday 13th September

Christian Union: Free Picnic Midday – 3pm Tremough House Lawns (Penryn Campus) We will be providing a picnic lunch along with the opportunity to socialise and meet other members of the society.

LGBTQ+: Big Draw Midday – 3pm DDM Seminar N (Penryn Campus) Join us for a big, friendly and creative drawing session. We will have everything you need for a low stress and big fun way to express yourself and release your creative side.

EcoSoc: Beach BBQ & Rockpooling 1pm – 4pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Free food! Beach BBQ along with rockpooling; have some fun by the sea and eat!

English Society: Meet & Greet 1pm– 6pm The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Starting with a casual chat in the Upper Stannary Bar, we will cover any questions you might have about the society. We offer events and support to all disciplines - and to anyone with an interest in literature. After the Stannary, we’ll get the bus into town to give you a taste of the chilled out Falmouth day vibe.

Expedition: Flushing Coastal Stroll 1.30pm – 4.30pm Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Join us for a stroll to Flushing Harbour, walking along the coastal path from the university. Bring your new-found friends/flatmates or meet new like-minded people.

Tuesday 13th September | 11

Enactus Penryn: Welcome Talk 3pm – 4pm Peter Lanyon Lecture 1 (Penryn Campus) Come along to find out more about Enactus, the projects we run and the opportunities we offer! We are open to all, so come along and find out more.

Free food and drink will be on offer!

LGBTQ+: Freshers Meet Up 3pm – 4pm Stannary Bar (Penryn Campus) Your first chance to meet present and future members of the LGBTQ+ Society.

Open to everyone, regardless of sexuality or gender. This is a great chance to meet everyone and have a drink while doing so.

Meditation: Gylly Beach Taster Session 3pm – 4pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Everyone welcome to the free meditation taster! Come and experience meditation on the beautiful Gylly beach.

Politics Society: Cheese & Wine 3pm – 4.30pm Peter Lanyon Seminar 2 (Penryn Campus) Casual meet and greet with older students and fellow member of the politics department.

Surf Outdoor BBQ & Film Screening 3pm – 11pm Exchange Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) Fal Surf will be hosting a BBQ and an outdoor surf movie showing on Penryn Campus, open to anyone interested in finding out what we have to offer.

Keep updated on the location via our Facebook page.

12 | Tuesday 13th September

Welcome English for International and EU students 4.30pm – 6.30pm ASK (Penryn Campus) The English Language team offer a range of free English language courses on both campuses for students with English as a second language.

‘Welcome English’ is a Social English course for any students whose first language is not English. The course runs from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday-Friday during the first two weeks of the academic year. It will be a great way to learn about British culture and daily life, and to meet other students from around the world. Topics covered will range from English for socialising and going out, to English for visiting the doctor or opening a bank account.

The team are based in the ASK office in Tremough House at the Penryn Campus, drop in for a chat or contact us by email: languages@fxplus.ac.uk or at languages.fxplus.ac.uk British Red Cross: Welcome Event 6pm – 7pm Penryn Campus (room TBC) Come along to this informal event to find out more about the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement and opportunities on campus through the FXU Red Cross Group.

FECCLES 6pm – 8pm DDM Seminar L (Penryn Campus) Join Penryn Campus’ theatre society for an introductory session of fun and mayhem as we kick off the year with drama, games and improv!

Lacrosse: Taster Session 6pm – 9pm MUGA (Penryn Campus) The Freshers Taster Session will be a great way for Freshers who have never played Lacrosse before to come and try it out. All kit will be provided.

Tuesday 13th September | 13

Tabletop Gaming: Taster Session 6pm – 9pm DDM Seminar K (Penryn Campus) Interested in board games? Card Games? Having fun? Come along to a free Tabletop Gaming Taster Session!

African Caribbean Society: Meet & Greet 6pm – 8pm Exchange Yellow (Penryn Campus) Identify with/interested in African and Caribbean cultures? Come hang out with FXU ACS! Good food, good music and good people! Promises to be a fun and relaxed event where you get to know the society.

Truro Induction 6pm – 11pm Meet outside Treliske Halls Open to all those living in the Treliske accommodation, meet outside the halls.

Guided walk in to town by Amanda CC, President of Student Experience.

All the important places will be pointed out, don’t be afraid to ask any questions!

Finishing at Truro Bowl for some food and two games of bowling. Only £6 per person. Book through the FXU website.

Christian Union: Text-A-Toasty 6.30pm – 8pm Penryn Campus Text us with a question about God or Christianity, and your flat address, and we’ll bring you an answer and a cheese toasty. Find our phone number on fliers, posters or on our Facebook Page.

First Aid Society Tremough: Introductory Session 7pm – 9pm DDM Seminars H & I (Penryn Campus) Come and meet the FAST committee and other students interested in learning first aid! We will be running a few team building activities and giving you a taster of what we teach. All abilities welcome; cake provided.

14 | Tuesday 13th September

Ultimate Frisbee: Training 7pm – 9pm Penryn College TISA Ultimate Frisbee is a fun, fast-paced sport for men & women, all based around flying a disc. All welcome, no experience required! Wear sports kit or something comfortable to run in. Meet at 6.45pm at Glasney Lodge, or check Facebook.

Volleyball: Training Session 7pm – 9pm Penryn College Sports Hall Join us for our volleyball training session! We welcome any abilities and would love to see you there. Bring your friends!

The Chorus: A Capella Rehearsal 7.30pm – 9.30pm Chapel Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) Come along and sing with the campuses’ A Capella choir!

Good laughs, lots of singing and biscuits provided!

Rugby: Meet & Greet 8pm – Midnight Upper Stannary (Penryn Campus) A great informal opportunity to come and meet existing members of the campus rugby team, who will be based in the Upper Stannary.

All are welcome to attend and find out more about the club.

Wednesday 14th September FestiFAL 7am – 3am Falmouth Town Visit the town to check out a variety of top DJs, live music, great food and drink promotions at some of Falmouth’s greatest hotspots!

Tuesday 13th / Wednesday 14th September | 15

EcoSoc: Moth Trapping 7.30pm – 8.30am Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Come and discover the diversity of moths which reside on campus; learn about this scientific recording method and enhance your knowledge of these underappreciated insects.

Horse Riding: Beginner Lesson 9am – 5pm Location TBC Have a go at something new for the start of the university year. A lesson for beginners to work on their horse riding skills. See the FXU Horse Riding Facebook page for more details.

Postgraduate Welcome 9.30am –11am Lower Stannary (Penryn Campus) The University of Exeter invites you to a meet and greet with academic and support staff. Get to know staff and students over tea, coffee and cake in an informal environment.

Generation Wild: Freshers Go Wild!

10am – 11.30am Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) An hour of exploring campus grounds to find as many species as possible in teams. Prizes for the most species found and for the most interesting species.

How To Live Well 10am – 3pm The Compass (Penryn Campus) How to Live Well is about health and wellbeing, adjusting to life in a new environment and combating homesickness. We’ll have details of fitness classes from the Fitness Centre. You can also find out about local-part time jobs from the Career Zone, as well as discuss any loan or bursary concerns with a member of the Student Funding Team.

16 | Wednesday 14th September

Feminist Society: Cake Morning 11am – midday DDM Seminar N (Penryn Campus) Come along to chat about feminism, find out what Feminist Society is all about and enjoy some free cake!

Library Tours 11am – 1.15pm Library Library tours will be available at both campus libraries, Tuesday to Friday.

Tours will start at the library helpdesks from 11am, 12pm and 1pm and will take approximately 15 minutes. You can book in advance at: library@fxplus.ac.uk or just turn up on the day. There’ll be helpful guides about using the facilities and resources, and you can also ask for a demonstration on using the library app, online databases and the library catalogue.

Cycling: Mountain Bike Taster Session - Intermediate & Advanced 11am – 3pm Starting at Bissoe, moving onto Wheal Maid Valley Taster mountain bike ride out to some of the key trails in the Falmouth area, in the Wheal Maid Valley. Owning a bike is preferable but can be hired in Bissoe.

Helmets are mandatory and can be hired.

Tea and Toast 11am – 3pm Chaplaincy (Penryn Campus) Open House for people to pop in for tea and toast.

Christian Union: Question for a Cookie Midday – 2pm Fox Gardens (Falmouth Campus) & outside The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Want a free cookie for answering a question? Find us outside The Stannary or at Falmouth Campus.

Wednesday 14th September | 17

Surf Session with Fal Surf School 12.15pm – 4pm Pick ups on campus A discounted surfing activity with Cornwall’s longest operating surf school. Board hire, wetsuit hire and transport all for £10.00.

Pick-up points: 12.15 Falmouth Campus reception 12.30 Freeriders Surf Shop, Falmouth Moor 12.30 Penryn Campus bus stop Please arrive ten minutes before the surf bus arrives Book online: www.falmouthsurfschool.co.uk or call 07837712670 Surf lessons are discounted from £30.00 to just £17.00 for student discount 21 spaces/week Shinty: Taster Session 2pm – 4pm Venue TBC An ancient and fast-paced sport native to Scotland. This stick and ball game is played both on the ground and in the air. It is great for keeping fit and meeting new people. It is unisex with plenty of opportunities for fun and competitions.

Worth a try!

Tennis: Taster Session 2pm – 4pm Falmouth Sports Club (TR11 4QJ) Free taster session Direct Entry Students Meet & Greet 3pm – 4.30pm DDM Seminar D (Penryn Campus) Presentation delivered by the FXU Presidents covering living and studying in Cornwall for all Direct Entry students. Free drinks and snacks!

18 | Wednesday 14th September

FXpectrUm (Proposed Society): First Meet & Info Meeting 3pm – 4pm Exchange Seminar Green (Penryn Campus) FXpectrUm is a proposed society for people who are on the autistic spectrum (including Asperger’s) and we would like to invite all who are interested to a meeting.

Refreshments provided!

Mature Student Society: Penryn Trail 4pm – 6pm Meet at the Penryn Campus bus stop Guided tour of Penryn with Mature Student Society committee member Therese.

Maps and guides are provided so you can take them away and explore some more in your own time.

Stitching Society: Taster Session 4pm – 6pm DDM Seminar D (Penryn Campus) Come and try out some knitting and crochet! All abilities welcome from novice to master. We will be making scarves and hats - all equipment provided.

Welcome English for International and EU students 4.30pm – 6.30pm ASK (Penryn Campus) The English Language team offer a range of free English language courses on both campuses for students with English as a second language.

‘Welcome English’ is a Social English course for any students whose first language is not English. The course runs from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday-Friday during the first two weeks of the academic year. It will be a great way to learn about British culture and daily life, and to meet other students from around the world. Topics covered will range from English for socialising and going out, to English for visiting the doctor or opening a bank account.

The team are based in the ASK office in Tremough House at the Penryn Campus, drop in for a chat or contact us by email: languages@fxplus.ac.uk or at languages.fxplus.ac.uk

Wednesday 14th September | 19

Cheerleading: Taster Session 6pm – 9pm AMATA Room C (Penryn Campus) A brief showing of what cheerleading involves, meet the team and a chance to jump straight in and give it a go!

SHIELD: Movie Screening 6pm – 9pm Peter Lanyon Lecture 5 (Penryn Campus) We’ll be showing a movie (yet to be confirmed, definitely superhero, probably MCU) as a nice chill way to meet us, the SHIELD society (aka superhero society).

We’ll be meeting around six and watching one or possibly two movies.

Harry Potter Society: Welcome to Hogwarts 6.30pm – 9.30pm DDM Seminar N & M (Penryn Campus) Get back to your childish roots with an evening filled with such classics as: musical statues, werewolf and Guess (You-Know) Who! Please bring food and drink to share with your new Potter Pals!

Rugby: Taster Session 6.30pm – 8pm Penryn Rugby Club (TR10 8NT) The first training session of the year. Several senior members will accompany all those who wish to attend from the Porter’s Lodge at 7.30pm. It would be great to see as many new faces as possible. All abilities welcome.

Meditation Society: Regular Sessions 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tremough House Meeting Room (Penryn Campus) Join us for the start of our regular fortnightly meetings.

Chocolate Fountain Night 7pm – 10pm Chaplaincy (Penryn Campus) A fun night of melted chocolate and silly games for students who prefer to socialise in a quieter, alcohol-free zone.

20 | Wednesday 14th September

Christian Union: Free Meal 7pm – 9pm Emmanuel Baptist Church (Falmouth, TR11 4QJ) We’ll be providing a free meal followed by a short talk. There will be people to show you the way at the bus stop on Penryn Campus from 6.30pm.

Kayaking: Pool Session 7pm – 9pm Ships & Castles Come join us to learn skills in the safe warm water! In our pool sessions we can teach you the basics and much more! Sessions cost £5 a head to cover pool hire and then we’ll head to the pub!

Sci-Fi Club: Film Screenings 7pm – 10pm Exchange Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) For all your science fiction film needs! Weekly screenings with friendly, like-minded Sci-Fi fans!

Viva Voce: Taster Session 7pm – 8.30pm Chapel Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) Opportunity to try out the university chamber student choir. Open to all, no matter your experience and confidence levels. We hope to develop your ability as well as give you an enjoyable space to sing music.

Politics Society: Pub Quiz 7.30pm – 9.30pm King’s Arms Pub (Penryn, TR10 8JL) Chance to test your critical knowledge against members of the Politics Society.

Football CSM: Trials 8pm – 9.30pm Penryn College STP Trials for CSM Football Club, the University’s Saturday League team. Meet at Glasney Lodge at 7.30pm and a current member of the team will walk you to the pitch.

Wednesday 14th September | 21

Renewable Energy Society: Bar Social 8pm – midnight The Stannary Bar (Penryn Campus) Meet us in The Stannary for our first event of the year!

Thursday 15th September Eco Soc: Bird Ringing Demonstration 7am – 9am Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Come and see a selection of bird species up close and gain an understanding of the scientific benefits of this method. Limited spaces available - please email bjp207@exeter.ac.uk. Weather-dependent.

Horse riding: Intermediate Lesson 9am – 5pm Location TBC A lesson for those who are able to walk and trot. Improve your skills and make like-minded friends. See the FXU Horse Riding Society Facebook page for more information.

Library Tours 11am – 1.15pm Library Library tours will be available at both campus libraries, Tuesday to Friday.

Tours will start at the library helpdesks from 11am, 12pm and 1pm and will take approximately 15 minutes. You can book in advance at: library@fxplus.ac.uk or just turn up on the day. There’ll be helpful guides about using the facilities and resources, and you can also ask for a demonstration on using the library app, online databases and the library catalogue.

The Pagan Society: The Chaplaincy Tour for Pagan Students 11am – 2pm Meet at The Compass (Penryn Campus) We will take a leisurely stroll around campus, looking at key sites, including the Chaplaincy. This will be the first chance to meet other Pagan Freshers!

22 | Wednesday 14th / Thursday 15th September

Meet the FXU Student Voice Team Midday – 2pm Fox Café (Falmouth Campus) A chance to catch up with members of the FXU Student Voice team and find out about opportunities available to all students, including the FXU Leadership Team and the FXU Recognition & Reward Scheme.

Christian Union: Coastal Walk Midday – 3pm Meet at the Penryn Campus Bus Stop Come and explore the beautiful Cornish coastline around Falmouth with a refreshing walk and a time to socialise. Meet at the campus bus stop.

VegSoc: Falafel on the Pier 12.30pm – 2pm Falmouth Moor A chance to meet up with like-minded people and go and buy a falafel.

It’s going to be a great chance to meet new people and taste some fantastic food! Come and meet us at 12:30 by the VegSoc sign!

EcoSoc: Hayle Estuary Trip 1pm – 5pm Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Join us on a trip to the Hayle Estuary to see a range of wildlife species and explore the surrounding estuarine habitat. 13 spaces available - please email bjp207@exeter.ac.uk to book a space.

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration 2pm – 3.30pm Exchange Seminar Red (Penryn Campus) FXU are celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and all are welcome. There will be lantern making, riddle games, tea and maybe some mooncakes. A chance to celebrate this very special family festival with new friends.

Thursday 15th September | 23

Archery: Taster Session 4pm – 6pm MUGA (Penryn Campus) Ever fancied a shot at being Katniss Everdeen, Legolas or Hawkeye? Come along for a session with seasoned professionals from Primal Pursuits. Doesn’t matter if you’ve never held a bow or if you’re pretty seasoned yourself - all abilities welcome!

Bee Soc: Honey Tasting 4pm – 6pm Peter Lanyon Seminar 2 (Penryn Campus) Still buzzing from summer? We will be having a honey-tasting session, so come along and test your tastebuds with a variety of honey products and have a chat with us about our plans for the year!

Welcome English for International and EU students 4.30pm – 6.30pm ASK (Penryn Campus) The English Language team offer a range of free English language courses on both campuses for students with English as a second language.

‘Welcome English’ is a Social English course for any students whose first language is not English. The course runs from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday-Friday during the first two weeks of the academic year. It will be a great way to learn about British culture and daily life, and to meet other students from around the world. Topics covered will range from English for socialising and going out, to English for visiting the doctor or opening a bank account.

The team are based in the ASK office in Tremough House at the Penryn Campus, drop in for a chat or contact us by email: languages@fxplus.ac.uk or at languages.fxplus.ac.uk British Red Cross: Introduction to ‘Missing Maps’ 5pm – 7pm Penryn Campus (room TBC) Missing Maps is an international humanitarian development project sponsored by the Red Cross.

24 | Thursday 15th September

Architecture Society: Le Corboozier 6pm – midnight Boathouse Pub (Falmouth, TR11 2AG) Join us for a tour of Falmouth’s fines bars. This will be a ticketed event with t-shirts, so keep and eye out on our social media and website for when sales go live!

FECCLES: Welcome Talk 6pm – 8pm AMATA Studio F (TBC - meet in AMATA Cafe) Come along and hear about FECCLES’ opportunities for actors, writers, stage crew, techies and designers. We want to hear your ideas as well, so get thinking about what you’d like to create this year and let us know all about it!

Netball: Taster Session 6pm – 7.30pm Penryn College TISA Come along to try a training session for CSM Netball Club. Keep fit, have fun and meet new people! All abilities welcome.

Christian Union: Nerf Night 7pm – 9pm Emmanuel Baptist Church (Falmouth, TR11 4QJ) If you would like to vent some of the pent up stress from Freshers week, come along to our Nerf night for the chance to engage in come harmless, childish fun!

Volleyball Training Session 7pm – 9.30pm Penryn College Sports Hall Join us for our volleyball training session! We welcome any abilities and would love to see you there. Bring your friends!

Dodgeball: Taster Session 7.30pm – 9pm Penryn College TISA Dodgeball is a fast-paced, high-intensity game played right across the world!

A rapidly growing sport and a ‘sport for all’. Something new and fun to try!

Come along and get involved for free!

Thursday 15th September | 25

Swim: Social 7.30pm – 2am Location TBC First social of the year to meet the current committee and potential new members! Swim themed props will be provided - dive in and get involved!

Football FalEx: Football Trials 8pm – 9.30pm Penryn College STP Trials for the Sunday football teams. All abilities and students from both universities encouraged to come and try out to determine the new players for the squad.

Representative will meet Freshers at the Porters Lodge at 7.45pm.

Foundation Boat Party 8.30pm – 11.30pm Meet at the Prince of Wales Pier Foundation Freshers only. The Party Boat is fully stocked with a full bar, DJ and two floors of fun! Book online or by calling our office on 01326 255861.

Surf Life Saving Club: Student Night Social 8pm – midnight The Stannary (Penryn Campus) The first social of the year on the infamous Thursday student night. A chance to meet committee, potential fellow members and ask any questions you have.

The night will start in The Stannary and go into Falmouth. See you there!

English Society: Odyssey Themed Pub Crawl 8.30pm – 2am The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Tremough English Society is proud to announce the return of the legendary Odyssey Pub Tour, the perfect introduction to Falmouth night life for all Freshers!

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Friday 16th September How To Study Smarter 10am – 3pm The Compass (Penryn Campus) How to Study Smarter introduces you to all the resources that can help you make the most of your academic life, including IT facilities, librarians, the ASK Study Skills team and English language support for international students.

Library Tours 11am – 1.15pm Library Library tours will be available at both campus libraries, Tuesday to Friday. Tours will start at the library helpdesks from 11am, 12pm and 1pm and will take approximately 15 minutes. You can book in advance at: library@fxplus.ac.uk or just turn up on the day. There’ll be helpful guides about using the facilities and resources, and you can also ask for a demonstration on using the library app, online databases and the library catalogue.

EcoSoc: Godrevy Seal Trip Midday – 4pm Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Bus trip to the Godrevy seal colony! Guaranteed to see seals and lots of other wildlife. Bring a camera or binoculars if you have them!

Limited spaces available - please email o.furness@exeter.ac.uk.

Football: CSM Trials 2pm – 4pm MUGA (Penryn Campus) Trials for CSM Football Club, the University’s Saturday League team.

Penryn Press: Meet Your Society!

3pm – 4pm Exchange Seminar Red (Penryn Campus) As one of the most uniquely designed societies on campus, it is well worth coming along to find out exactly what we’re offering here at Penryn Press. You’ll discover exactly what we get up to and what is on offer to you in our first meet of the year!

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Welcome English for International and EU students 4.30pm – 6.30pm ASK (Penryn Campus) The English Language team offer a range of free English language courses on both campuses for students with English as a second language.

‘Welcome English’ is a Social English course for any students whose first language is not English. The course runs from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday-Friday during the first two weeks of the academic year. It will be a great way to learn about British culture and daily life, and to meet other students from around the world. Topics covered will range from English for socialising and going out, to English for visiting the doctor or opening a bank account.

The team are based in the ASK office in Tremough House at the Penryn Campus, drop in for a chat or contact us by email: languages@fxplus.ac.uk or at languages.fxplus.ac.uk Badminton: Social Taster Session 6pm – 7.30pm Penryn College Sports Hall The social session is a chance for players of any skill level to come and play badminton in a relaxed environment. A chance to meet the committee and meet new people, through mini games/matches. Meet at Glasney at 5.45pm.

Racquets and shuttles available.

Ballroom & Latin: Taster Session 6pm – 7pm St Gluvias Hall (Penryn, TR10 8AJ) Want to dance like those on Strictly Come Dancing? The answer is obviously YES! So come along to a fun-filled ballroom dancing session. Suitable for all abilities.

Cheerleading: Taster Session 6pm – 9pm AMATA Room C (Penryn Campus) A brief showing of what cheerleading involves, meet the team and a chance to jump straight in and give it a go!

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Surf: Yoga Taster Session 6pm – 7pm DDM Lecture A (Penryn Campus) A taster session for all those interested in joining Fal Surf and wondering what weekly things we have to offer. Open to all abilities and, don’t worry, yoga pants are not compulsory.

Lacrosse: Freshers Taster Session 8pm – 9.30pm Penryn College STP The Freshers Taster Session will be a great way for freshers who have never played Lacrosse before to come and try it out. All kit will be provided.

American Football: Taster Session 8pm – 9.30pm Penryn College STP Come along to our free taster session to have a go at the sport, meet the team and see a demonstration from the members. Meet at Glasney Lodge half an hour before.

LGBTQ+: Quiz 8pm – 11pm Palacio Lounge (Falmouth, TR11 3QA) What do you know about past LGBTQA+ events that defined the generations before us? Why not test your knowledge against some friendly competition for awesome prizes? We’ll meet you at the Penryn Campus bus stop if you’re not sure how to get there.

Volleyball: Hawaii party at 5’s 10pm – 3am 5 Degrees West Join us at 5’s for a Hawaii themed party! Dress up in your best summer outfits, paint your faces and bring your friends!

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Saturday 17th September Eco Soc: Moth Trapping 7.30pm – 8.30am Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Come and discover the diversity of moths which reside on campus, learn about this scientific recording method and enhance your knowledge of these underappreciated insects. Email bjp207@exeter.ac.uk to register your interest.

Quidditch: Taster Session 10.30am – 1pm Dracaena Centre (Falmouth, TR11 2ES) Do you like rugby? Do you like dodgeball? Do you want to play a gender-inclusive, contact sport? Quidditch is the sport for you. Join our weekly sessions at the Dracaena Centre and take part in the game that is sweeping the nation.

LGBTQ+: Coffee Morning 11am – 2pm Palacio Lounge (Falmouth, TR11 3QA) The first coffee morning of the new term where you can grab a coffee (or a drink of your choice) and have a relaxed Saturday morning. Warning: Topics may include Queer fiction and debates on the best type of cake!

Kayaking/Stand-up Paddleboarding with Falmouth Surf School 12.15pm pick up Falmouth Campus Half-day session, equipment, wetsuit and mini bus pick up for £10.00.

Bus times: Falmouth Campus reception at 12.15 Freeriders Surf Shop on Falmouth Moor at 12.30 Penryn Campus bus stop at 12.45 Book online: www.falmouthsurfschool.co.uk or call 07837712670 No refunds. Only 14 spaces.

Expedition: Reservoir Walk 1.30 – 4.30pm Meet at the Penryn Campus bus stop Take a stroll along to College & Argal Reservoir, home to otters, bugs and a whole range of wildlife. Meet new people and get to know your local area.

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Shinty: Taster Session 2pm – 4pm MUGA (Penryn Campus) An ancient and fast-paced sport native to Scotland. This stick and ball game is played both on the ground and in the air. It is great for keeping fit and meeting new people. It is unisex with plenty of opportunities for fun and competitions.

Worth a try!

Surf Life Saving Club: Beach Taster Session 5pm – 6.30pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Come along to Gylly Beach to try out the equipment! Surf skis and boards will be available to try out and members present to give advice and any information needed. A great introduction to the sport or just a chance to get back on the water! Wetsuits required.

Christian Union: Acoustic Night 7pm – 9pm Costa (Falmouth, TR11 3AR) This event will be held at Costa on Falmouth High Street.

Falmouth Anchor Newspaper: Beach BBQ 7pm – 11pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Why not head over to Gylly Beach and meet the team for a beach BBQ. The Falmouth Anchor is always on the look out for illustrators, writers and photographers, so why not meet the team and get involved!

Freshers Ball 2016 9pm – 2am The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Dust off those dancing shoes and shimmy on up to the Stannary for your one and only Freshers Ball! Those of you with a Freshers wristband will receive free and priority entry before 10pm. Limited tickets on the door - £15 subject to availability.

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Sunday 18th September Eco Soc: Trip to the Lizard 9am – 1pm Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Join us on a trip to the Lizard, where we will take a walk around the coast to Kynance Cove and try and find some of the coast-specialist species present in the area. 13 spaces available.

Please email bjp207@exeter.ac.uk to book a space.

Cycling Mountain Bike Taster Session - Beginners 11am – 2pm Bissoe A taster ride for novice riders and those interested in getting into mountain biking.

Starting at Bissoe Bike Hire and following the almost flat coast to coast trail to see the Cornish countryside. Owning a bike is optional; you can hire one in Bissoe.

Freshers Fayre Midday – 4pm Penryn Campus Come and acquaint yourselves with FXU’s sports clubs, societies, student-led volunteering groups, lots of RAD (fundraising) opportunities and a variety of local businesses all under one roof. Freebies galore!

Surf Session with Fal Surf School 12:15pm – 4pm Pick up on campus A discounted surfing activity with Cornwall’s longest operating surf school. Board hire, wetsuit hire and transport, all for £10.00.

Pick-up points: 12.15 Falmouth Campus reception 12.30 Freeriders Surf Shop, Falmouth Moor 12.30 Penryn Campus bus stop Please arrive ten minutes before the surf bus arrives Book online: www.falmouthsurfschool.co.uk or call 07837712670 Surf lessons are discounted from £30.00 to just £17.00 for student discount 21 spaces/week

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FalFunk: FalFunk Alive 12.30pm – 1.15pm DDM (Penryn Campus) FalFunk’s first live event at the Freshers Fayre (top of DDM)! We dare you not to dance...

Sea Swimming: First Sea Swim 1pm – 5pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Come down to Gylly Beach for our first sea swim of the year! Then we’ll head into town for some fish and chips and a pint. Look for people dressed in bright yellow by the benches!

Christian Union: Beach Night 5pm – 8pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Just a chance to chill out and chat after a busy week!

Liberation Picnic 5pm – 7.30pm Outside Tremough House (Penryn Campus) The Liberation Committee invites you to a picnic! Meet new people and get involved. All welcome.

Green Living Society: Fire & Food 6pm – 11pm Walled Garden (Penryn Campus) Fire and food down at our walled garden. Meet us outside The Compass to be shown the way.

Poker Society: First Game of the Year 6pm – 11pm Peter Lanyon Seminar 10 (Penryn Campus) This session will be our first of the year! We will provide learners with the opportunity to learn how to play. Free for anyone who’d like to join us for a friendly game of poker.

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Conservative Society: Meet and Greet Sarah Newton MP 6.30 – 8.30pm The Thirsty Scholar (Penryn, TR10 8EW) Come along and join the Conservative Society at the Thirsty Scholar in Penryn, where Sarah Newton, MP for Truro and Falmouth, will be joining us for drinks and open discussion on the Conservative Party and general politics.

Monday 19th September EcoSoc: Moth Trapping and Birding on Campus 7am – 9am Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Want to improve your moth and bird ID skills? We’ll be checking the moth traps before taking a walk around campus to record any birds present in the area.

Herpetology: Adder Walk 7.30am – 1pm Gwithian Towans (Hayle) A morning walk around the Gwithian Towans area in search of adders. Find us at the Freshers Fayre to find out more and sign up!

Horse riding: Advanced Hack 9am – 5pm Location TBC A ride in the beautiful Cornish countryside. For riders able to walk, trot and canter.

Come and meet like-minded people and have a fun ride. See the FXU Horse Riding Society Facebook page for more information.

Kayaking: Harbour Paddles 10am – 5pm Falmouth Watersports Association Book your slot through our Facebook page. We’ll run three sessions which will be approximately 1.5 hours long. Try to turn up 15 mins beforehand so we can spend as long on the water as possible! Wetsuits aren’t essential but recommended.

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Cycling Road Taster Ride 11am – 1pm Penryn Campus Taster ride around the Falmouth area. Owning a bike is preferable as hire could be difficult. Helmets are mandatory.

Christian Union: Cream Teas Midday – 3pm Tremough House Lawn (Penryn Campus) Join us for a free civilised cream tea. Whether you prefer it the Cornish or Devonshire way, we’d love to see you there.

Squash: Freshers Sports Day 2.30pm – 6.30pm Falmouth Sports Club (TR11 4QJ) Join us for an old school sports day just like you remember. Sack races, egg and spoon and wheelbarrow races galore. BBQ and prizes.

Welcome English for International and EU students 4.30 – 6.30pm ASK (Penryn Campus) The English Language team offer a range of free English language courses on both campuses for students with English as a second language.

‘Welcome English’ is a Social English course for any students whose first language is not English. The course runs from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday-Friday during the first two weeks of the academic year. It will be a great way to learn about British culture and daily life, and to meet other students from around the world. Topics covered will range from English for socialising and going out, to English for visiting the doctor or opening a bank account.

The team are based in the ASK office in Tremough House at the Penryn Campus, drop in for a chat or contact us by email: languages@fxplus.ac.uk or at languages.fxplus.ac.uk

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Hockey Mens: Give it a go Training Session 5pm – 6pm MUGA (Penryn Campus) A training session for anyone to try hockey no matter how experienced they are.

Kit and sticks can be provided so come and give it a go!

Horse riding: Social 5pm – 9pm Location TBC A chilled, friendly social to meet other horse riders of all levels and meet this year’s committee. Learn about all the rides we offer and ask us any questions.

We look forward to meeting you. See more details on the FXU Horse Riding Facebook page.

Yoga: Vinyasa Flow 5pm – 6pm Italian Gardens (Penryn Campus) A true yogi or a complete beginner? Sign up for a fantastic yoga class for free!

Spaces will go fast so sign up on our Facebook page: ‘fal yoga & pilates’ or email fxuyoga@gmail.com now.

Law Society: Meet & Greet (Pizza Party) 5.30pm – 7pm Tremough House Lawn (Penryn Campus) Welcome to the society. Come down to Tremough House Gardens (TBC) and meet the committee! It will be a great opportunity to get to know everyone.

Pizza will be provided for everyone!

Ballet: Taster Session 6pm – 8pm AMATA Studio H (Penryn Campus) Tremough Ballet Society offers the chance to try out ballet for all abilities.

Taught by professional teacher Jason Thomas, the classes are made to be fun and exciting, whether you are a beginner or have done lots of ballet before.

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Climbing: Indoor Taster Session 6pm – 9pm Granite Planet Indoor climbing session at Granite Planet. We’ll show you the ropes of climbing and teach you all the skills you need to become a confident climber. Meet at The Compass at 5.45pm to be shown where to go!

Debating Society: Welcome Evening 6pm – 8pm DDM Seminar Room L (Penryn Campus) Join the Debating Society (DebSoc) for an informal session of games and debating.

Gain an insight into the society’s activities, get involved in their plans and meet the committee and regular attendees. Novices and experts alike are welcome.

Expedition: Camp Fire 6pm – 10pm Meet outside The Compass and head to the Walled Garden (Penryn Campus) Join us in the Walled Garden for a campfire with food and drinks. We will have two large world maps for you to mark out where you’ve been and where you want to go.

Snorkel & Dive: Try Dive 6pm – 8pm Eden Lodge Have you always wanted to learn to dive but never had the chance? Does the under water world call to you? If either of these sound like you, look no further Exeter Falmouth University BSAC are holding try-dives!

Study Abroad Returners Event 6pm – 8pm Fox Cafe (Falmouth Campus) Presidents’ presentation and food.

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Underwater Hockey: Taster Session & Meet and Greet 6.15pm – 9pm Truro School Pick up from campus will be 6.15pm at the Penryn Campus bus stop.

First taster session. All you need to bring is a swimming costume and towel – but if you have your own snorkel, mask or fins, bring them along. Meet and greet after the session at The Stannary. Sign up on the FXU website.

Christian Union: Text-a-toasty 6.30pm – 8pm Chaplaincy (Penryn Campus) Text us with a question about God or Christianity and your flat address and we’ll bring you an answer and a cheese toasty. Find our phone number on fliers, posters or on our Facebook Page.

Hockey Ladies: Freshers Training 6.30pm – 8.30pm Penair School Come along to our hockey taster session! All abilities welcome. Spare sticks can be provided. Please join the Facebook group in order to secure a place for transport (CSM Ladies Hockey 2016/17).

Hupo Wushi: Kung Fu taster session 6.30pm – 8.30pm AMATA Studio C (Penryn Campus) Taster session for students who want to learn authentic martial arts.

LGBTQ+: Film Night 7pm – 9.30pm Exchange Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) Popcorn, friends and a movie hand-picked by the LGBTQ+ society. End a jampacked day by joining us for our first film screening of the year - and help us choose a film to watch by voting on our Facebook page!

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Netball: Taster Session 7pm – 9pm Penryn College TISA Come along to try a training session for CSM Netball Club. Keep fit, have fun and meet new people! All abilities welcome.

Pokemon Society: The First Movie Screening and Meet!

7pm – 10pm Exchange Seminar Blue (Penryn Campus) Come along and watch the first Pokémon movie with us! Bring along your consoles and Pokémon games, meet your committee and spend a couple of hours chilling with fellow Pokémon lovers!

Poker Society: First Social of the Year 7.45pm – 10.30pm Wodehouse Arms (TR11 3PN) We are going to the Wodehouse Arms to play Poker with the locals and have a friendly pint! £5 buy in, 1 re-buy/add on before the break (payable at the pub).

Jazz & Lyrical Dance: Taster Class with Cocktail Evening 8pm – 9pm AMATA Studio H (Penryn Campus) A chance for a free taster session of classes with the Jazz and Lyrical Dance Society with an added social session, heading straight to The Shed after class for cocktails!

Rugby: Taster Session 8pm – 9.30pm Penryn College STP The first training session of the year, based at Penryn Rugby Club. Several senior members will accompany all those who wish to attend from the Porters Lodge at 7.30pm. It would be great to see as many new faces as possible.

All abilities welcome.

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Labour Society: Pub Quiz 8.30pm – 10.30pm 5 Degrees West (Falmouth, TR11 4AU) The committee and returning society members invite you to come along to meet Labour supporters and fellow left-wing activists for some light-hearted quizzing and drinks, at Falmouth’s best quiz night!

Tang Soo Do: Taster Session 8.30pm – 10pm AMATA Studio C Come along and have a go at Tang Soo Do, a fun, exciting and dynamic Korean Martial art. Don’t worry if you don’t think you’re fit, flexible or ‘bad-ass’ enough – everyone can have a go and enjoy it. Unleash your inner Ninja!

Tuesday 20th September EcoSoc: Small Mammal Trapping 7am – 9.30am Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Come along bright and early to see lots of small mammals! We will be opening Longworth live mammal traps to see what we catch, record data and release!

Meet the Student Voice Team 11am – 2pm The Compass (Penryn Campus) A chance to catch up with members of the FXU Student Voice team and find out about opportunities available to all students, including the FXU Leadership Team and the FXU Recognition & Reward Scheme.

Christian Union: Free BBQ Midday – 3pm Penryn Campus (between Glasney Parc and Glasney View) Free relaxed BBQ lunch on Penryn Campus. Veggie option will be available.

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Chess Club: Freshers Session 2pm – 3.30pm Tremough House Seminar X (Penryn Campus) Come and try the game of Chess!

Palestinian Solidarity Group: Meet and Great 2pm – 3pm Penryn Campus (room TBC) Whether you’re completely new to the topic of Palestinian struggle, or you’ve been pouring your heart out at every protest, this is your chance to come along and meet the committee and other members, and learn the basics.

Meditation: Gylly Beach Taster Session 3pm – 4pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Everyone welcome to the free meditation taster! Come and experience meditation on the beautiful Gylly Beach.

Running: Fancy Dress Run Around Campus 3pm – 4pm Meet outside the Porters Lodge Fancy dress run around campus. Come along for a run with FX Run in your most amusing fancy dress! Have a jog around campus meeting other like-minded runners.

Her Campus: Meet and Greet (and cake!)

4pm – 6pm DDM Seminar N (Penryn Campus) We are looking for new contributors to join our team! Whether you’re a budding journalist, a blogger, a photographer, or anything in between, come along and meet us, eat cake and find out more about Her Campus!

Surf Safety Talk for Cornish Beaches 4pm – 4.45pm DDM Lecture A (Penryn Campus) A short insight into staying safe while surfing, as well as a short guide to the best beaches and surf spots in the area. Presented by two qualified beach lifeguards; ideal for beginners and those who have never surfed in Cornwall before.

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Yoga: Beach 4pm – 5pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Come and join us at Gylly Beach for a relaxing yoga session by the sea. Suitable for all abilities. The session will be running in all weathers but rain. Sign up on our Facebook page: ‘Fal Yoga and Pilates’ or email fxuyoga@gmail.com.

Welcome English for International and EU students 4.30pm – 6.30pm ASK (Penryn Campus) The English Language team offer a range of free English language courses on both campuses for students with English as a second language.

‘Welcome English’ is a Social English course for any students whose first language is not English. The course runs from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday-Friday during the first two weeks of the academic year. It will be a great way to learn about British culture and daily life, and to meet other students from around the world. Topics covered will range from English for socialising and going out, to English for visiting the doctor or opening a bank account.

The team are based in the ASK office in Tremough House at the Penryn Campus, drop in for a chat or contact us by email: languages@fxplus.ac.uk or at languages.fxplus.ac.uk Feminist Society: Tangerine Film Screening 5pm – 6.30pm DDM Lecture B (Penryn Campus) Come to watch this great film with Feminist Society, with a short discussion after.

Athletics: Track & Field Taster 5.45pm – 8.30pm Carn Brea Leisure Centre (Redruth, TR15 3QS) This is another chance for any keen athletes or newcomers to come along and train with us. This taster session will take place in a fully equipped and flood-lit athletics track, which caters for athletes from all events.

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Don’t DisAbility Society: Taster Session 6pm ­– 7.30pm Exchange Seminar Blue (Penryn Campus) Eat free food, meet new people and win prizes. What else could you want from a society?

Duke of Edinburgh: Meet and Greet 6pm – 7.30pm Peter Lanyon Seminar 3 (Penryn Campus) Whether you’re new to the scheme and are interested in finding out what it’s all about, already completed levels, in the process of doing gold or done it all and want to help run the award, come along to our meeting.

Flex Magazine: Meet Up 6pm – 8pm The Stannary (Penryn Campus) A chance to meet the team and hear what we plan on doing with the magazine.

Lacrosse: Taster Session 8pm – 9.30pm MUGA (Penryn Campus) The Freshers taster session will be a great way for freshers who have never played Lacrosse before to come and try it out. All kit will be provided.

Rugby: Beach Touch 6pm – 9.30pm Location TBC A chance to get to play some touch at the beach.

Tabletop Gaming Society: Taster Session 6pm – 9pm DDM Seminar K (Penryn Campus) Interested in board games? Card Games? Having fun? Come along to a free Tabletop Gaming Taster Session!

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Badminton: Intermediate & Advanced Taster Session 6.30pm – 8pm Penryn College Sports Hall The first opportunity for intermediate and experienced badminton players, and those who are interested in representing the club within the West Cornwall Badminton League, to come along to this free session and meet other-like minded players.

Christian Union: Ceilidh 7pm – 9pm Highway Church (Penryn, TR10 8DA) Spin yourself crazy at a traditional Scottish Ceilidh; a great way to meet new people. No experience necessary. Refreshments will be provided.

Fashion Society: Film Night 7pm – 9pm The Poly (Falmouth, TR11 3EG) Viewing of an iconic fashion film at The Poly with a discount for society members.

First Aid Society: Scavenger Hunt 7pm – 9pm The Packet Station (Falmouth Moor, TR11 3QA) Meet in Wetherspoons and team up to compete for the grand prize! Teams will complete a checklist of fun tasks throughout Falmouth and meet up at the end for fish and chips!

Hip Hop: Taster Session 7pm – 8pm AMATA Studio H (Penryn Campus) Come down for a beginners hip hop class. Meet the committee, other dance lovers and sweat it out.

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Ultimate Frisbee: Training 7pm – 9pm Penryn College TISA Ultimate Frisbee is a fun, fast-paced sport for men and women, all based around flying a disc. All welcome, no experience required! Wear sports kit or something comfortable to run in. Meet at 6.45pm at Glasney Lodge, or check Facebook.

Wild Doc Soc: Wildlife Documentary Film Night 7pm – 9pm Exchange Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) Come and join us for our first film night of the year! We will be watching one of Attenborough’s great classics! Snacks provided!

CSMSA Presents: Raze the Roof 7.30pm – midnight Meet in the Lower Stannary Raze the Roof is a local play area for small children and big kids alike. Meeting in the Lower Stannary at 7.20pm, we will then head down to Raze the Roof for a fun filled night of slides, the mega play frame and unlimited laser tag!

The Chorus: A Capella Rehearsal 7.30pm – 9.30pm Chapel Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) Come along and sing with the campuses’ A Capella choir! Good laughs, lots of singing and biscuits provided!

Volleyball: Training Session 8pm – 9.30pm Penryn College Sports Hall Join us for our volleyball training session! We welcome any abilities and would love to see you there. Bring your friends!

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Wednesday 21st September EcoSoc: Bird Ringing Demonstration 7am – 9am Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Come and see a selection of bird species up close and gain an understanding of the scientific benefits of this method. Weather- dependent. Limited spaces available - please email bjp207@exeter.ac.uk.

Horse Riding: Side Saddle, Western and Bareback give it a go Session 9am – 5pm Location TBC A session to try out new styles of riding. Western riding, side saddle and bareback all in one session. Suitable for riders able to walk and trot. See the FXU Horse Riding Society Facebook page for more details.

Kayaking: Harbour Paddles 10am – 5pm Falmouth Watersports Association Book your slot through our Facebook page. We’ll run three sessions which will be approximately 1.5 hours long. Try to turn up 15mins beforehand so we can spend as long on the water as possible! Wetsuits aren’t essential but recommended.

Palaeontological Society: Jurassic Park Marathon 11am – 8pm DDM Seminar H (Penryn Campus) An all-day play through of all the Jurassic Park movies with snacks! People can dip in and out to experience the best of popular palaeontological media in a casual environment.

Christian Union: Question for a Cookie Midday – 2pm Fox Gardens (Falmouth Campus) and outside The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Want a free cookie for answering a question? Find us outside The Stannary or at Falmouth Campus.

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Surf Session with Fal Surf School 12:15pm - 4pm Pick up on campus A discounted surfing activity with Cornwall’s longest operating surf school. Board hire, wetsuit hire and transport, all for £10.00.

Pick-up points: 12.15 Falmouth Campus reception 12.30 Freeriders Surf Shop, Falmouth Moor 12.30 Penryn Campus bus stop Please arrive ten minutes before the surf bus arrives Book online: www.falmouthsurfschool.co.uk or call 07837712670 Surf lessons are discounted from £30.00 to just £17.00 for student discount 21 spaces/week Faith Fayre 1pm – 4pm The Compass (Penryn Campus) Hosted by your FXU President Community & Welfare, Alexa Webster Squash Taster Session 1pm – 5pm Falmouth Sports Club (TR11 4QJ) Come learn the rules and run off the night before playing squash, one of the fastest racket sports in the world!

Women In Mining Student Chapter: Picnic on the Lawn 1pm – 3pm Meet on the grass outside the Penryn Campus shop Come and meet the committee and current members of the Women in Mining Student Chapter - all genders and courses welcome! Food and drink provided.

Hear about our plans and events for the year and meet like-minded people.

Expedition: Fighting the Tide!

2pm – 6pm Maenporth Beach (meet at Penryn Campus bus stop) Prepare to face the Forces of Nature! Construct an almighty fortress to hold back the tide. The last team with dry feet will claim the title of “Conquerors of the Sea” plus chocolate. Digging tools will be provided but you can bring your own.

Good luck!

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Law Soc: Guest Panel Discussion 2pm – 3.30pm DDM Seminar L (Penryn Campus) Join us for a guest panel discussion with some of the leading professionals in law in the South West. Emma King (Stephen Scown LLP) and Henry Maples (Murrell Associates) will be visiting us to talk about careers in Law and answer questions.

Tennis: Taster Session 2pm – 4pm Falmouth Sports Club (TR11 4QJ) Free taster session Snorkel & Dive: Experience Dive and BBQ 3pm – 10pm Pendennis & Silver Steps Come along to Pendennis with us for a dive around one of the most popular dive sites in Cornwall to find the many species hidden amongst the rock face and then for a warming BBQ to get to know the team and members better!

Stitching Society: Taster Session 4pm – 6pm DDM Seminar Room D (Penryn Campus) Come and try out some knitting and crochet! All abilities welcome from novice to master. We will be making scarves and hats, all equipment provided.

Welcome English for International and EU students 4.30pm – 6.30pm ASK (Penryn Campus) The English Language team offer a range of free English language courses on both campuses for students with English as a second language.

‘Welcome English’ is a Social English course for any students whose first language is not English. The course runs from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday-Friday during the first two weeks of the academic year. It will be a great way to learn about British culture and daily life, and to meet other students from around the world. Topics covered will range from English for socialising and going out, to English for visiting the doctor or opening a bank account.

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The team are based in the ASK office in Tremough House at the Penryn Campus, drop in for a chat or contact us by email: languages@fxplus.ac.uk or at languages.fxplus.ac.uk “No, we don’t fly”: Everything you’ve always wanted to ask about Quidditch 5pm – 6pm Exchange Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) “…wait, how many balls?” What even is Quidditch? Come along and find out!

Enactus Penryn: Campus BBQ and Games 5pm – 10pm BBQ area in Glasney Parc (Penryn Campus) Come meet current members of Enactus and find out more about what we do!

This relaxed event will include free food and drink along with an opportunity to play some games. Come along for a chat and to discover what we do.

Hockey Mens: Meet the Squad 5pm – 8.30pm Pool School (lifts can be provided) For the more confident hockey player to come along and join in the first First Team training session of the year to see what they expect from the year to come.

Jazz Harbour: First Official Rehearsal 5pm – 7pm Chapel Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) This is an open session for anyone wanting to come along and play some Jazz or find out more about the band. Please bring your instrument!

K9 Crusaders: Beach Social 5pm – 11pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Get to know the K9 Crusaders members and volunteers at our beach BBQ. A fun night with fellow dog lovers!

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Cheerleading: Taster Session 6pm – 9pm AMATA Studio C (Penryn Campus) A brief showing of what cheerleading involves, meet the team and a chance to jump straight in and give it a go!

Climbing: Indoor Taster Session 6pm – 9pm Granite Planet Indoor climbing session at Granite Planet. We’ll show you the ropes of climbing and teach you all the skills you need to become a confident climber. Also a chance to visit the club’s local pub! Meet at The Compass at 5.45pm to be shown where to go!

International Society: Potluck Picnic on the Beach 6pm – 9pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth. TR11 4PA) Meet us down by Gylly Beach for a Potluck! If you don’t know how to get there, meet us at the Falmouth Moor bus stop at 5.40pm and we’ll walk to it as a group.

If the weather’s good we might even have a BBQ! Renewable Energy Society: BBQ Social 6pm – 9pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Meet us on Gylly Beach for a good old-fashioned BBQ in the sun!

Shinty: Training Session 6pm – 8pm Venue and time TBC An ancient and fast-paced sport native to Scotland. This stick and ball game is played both on the ground and in the air. It is great for keeping fit and meeting new people. It is unisex with plenty of opportunities for fun and competitions.

Worth a try!

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The Pagan Society: Introduction to Paganism 6pm – 8pm Peter Lanyon Lecture 4 (Penryn Campus) A presentation to welcome Pagan students to the university and to outline what Paganism is to those who may not know!

African Caribbean Society: Games Night 6.30pm – 8pm Peter Lanyon Staff Room (Penryn Campus) Come on over to FXU ACS’s Game Night! A fun night filled with loads of games, delicious food and good music! A great opportunity to socialise and have fun!

Harry Potter Soc: Mission Potterable 6.30pm – 9.30pm DDM Seminar N and M (Penryn Campus) Get your wizard on at a magical Harry Potter quiz (no book knowledge required).

Bring food and drink to keep your teammates energised!

High Tea Society: Mug Decorating 6.30 – 8pm Exchange Seminar Blue (Penryn Campus) An opportunity to get to know other members and the committee and decorate your mug for the year, whilst eating lots of cake!

Meditation: Regular Session 6.30pm – 8.30pm Seminar D (Falmouth Campus) Join us for the first of our regular fortnightly sessions at Falmouth Campus.

Rugby: Taster Session 6.30pm – 8pm Penryn Rugby Club (TR10 8NT) The first training session of the year, based at Penryn Rugby Club. Several senior members will accompany all those who wish to attend from the Porters Lodge at 7.30 pm. It would be great to see as many new faces as possible.

All abilities welcome.

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Airsoft: Meet-up 7pm – 9pm The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Come meet the current members of the Airsoft Soc up in The Stannary.

Pop in if you have any questions, or just want to meet the crew!

Christian Union: Free Meal 7pm – 9pm Emmanuel Baptist Church (Falmouth, TR11 4QJ) We’ll be providing a free meal at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Falmouth, followed by a short talk. There will be people to show you the way at the bus stop on Penryn Campus from 6.30pm.

CSM: SEG Social 7pm – 9pm DDM Lecture B (Penryn Campus) Join us for a short talk and social event.

Motorsports: Big Fat Quiz 7pm – 9pm Exchange Green (Penryn Campus) Come along to the Big Motorsport Quiz for an evening of motorsport and general knowledge related quizzadry! Food, games and drink will be provided.

Sci-Fi Club: Film Screenings 7pm – 10pm Exchange Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) For all your science-fiction film needs! Weekly screenings with friendly, like-minded Sci-Fi fans!

Viva Voce: Taster Session 7pm – 8.30pm Chapel Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) Opportunity to try out the university chamber student choir. Open to all, no matter your experience and confidence levels. We hope to develop your ability as well as give you an enjoyable space to sing music.

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Pokemon Society & VG Soc: Cosplay Crawl 7.30pm – Midnight Meet at The Stannary/Wetherspoons Join Poké Soc & VG Soc for their first collaborative event of the year!

Meet your FXU Presidents 6.45pm in the Stannary or join us later at 8pm at Wetherspoons!

Bring your costume a-game as there will be a prize for the best cosplay!

Football CSM: Trials 8pm – 9.30pm Penryn College STP Trials for CSM Football Club, the University’s Saturday League team. Meet at Glasney Lodge at 7.30pm and a current member of the team will walk you to the pitch. This is only for players who have attended the first set of trials and progressed.

Horror Society: Film Screening 8pm – 10pm Peter Lanyon Lecture 5 (Penryn Campus) The Horror Society will be showing the classic ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’. Bring popcorn, blankets and a strong stomach! (+18 Event) Yoga: Hatha 8pm – 9.30pm King Charles Church Hall (Falmouth, TR11 3DX) Enjoy a relaxing yoga session on us!

Presidents’ Big Quiz 8pm – Midnight The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Come along to meet your four elected FXU Presidents (Tom, Chris, Alexa and Amanda) and have a chilled evening in The Stannary. There’ll be prizes for the winning team! Let’s get quizzical.

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Eco Soc: Night Bat and Moth Walk to College Reservoir 9pm – 11pm Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Come to see the diversity of bats that hunt around the reservoirs by the cover of darkness - we’ll be using bat detectors to record the species present and will set out several moth traps to sample the moth diversity in the area.

Thursday 22nd September Christian Union: Coastal Walk Midday – 3pm Meet at the Penryn Campus bus stop Come and explore the beautiful Cornish coastline around Falmouth with a refreshing walk and time to socialise.

Bee Soc: Bee Walk 1pm – 2.30pm Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Bee walk around campus. Come along and meet some Cornish bees!

Let’s Get Political 1pm – 4pm The Compass (Penryn Campus) Political Fayre, hosted by FXU President Community & Welfare, Alexa Webster Archery Taster Session 4pm – 6pm MUGA (Penryn Campus) Ever fancied a shot at being Katniss Everdeen, Legolas or Hawkeye?

Come along for a session with seasoned professionals from Primal Pursuits.

Doesn’t matter if you’ve never held a bow or if you’re pretty seasoned yourself all abilities welcome!

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Welcome English for International and EU students 4.30pm – 6.30pm ASK (Penryn Campus) The English Language team offer a range of free English language courses on both campuses for students with English as a second language.

‘Welcome English’ is a Social English course for any students whose first language is not English. The course runs from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday-Friday during the first two weeks of the academic year. It will be a great way to learn about British culture and daily life, and to meet other students from around the world. Topics covered will range from English for socialising and going out, to English for visiting the doctor or opening a bank account.

The team are based in the ASK office in Tremough House at the Penryn Campus, drop in for a chat or contact us by email: languages@fxplus.ac.uk or at languages.fxplus.ac.uk Student Voice BBQ 5pm – 7pm Picnic area outside the Penryn Campus shop This is a chance to meet the FXU Student Voice team! Get to know the four FXU Sabbatical Presidents and other members of the FXU Leadership team in an informal setting. Have a free snack from the BBQ and learn more about the FXU Top 10 Priorities and other Student Voice projects and campaigns taking place this year.

FalFunk: FalJam 5pm – 7.30pm AMATA Studio TBC (Penryn Campus) Bring your groove, your moves and your star-shaped sunglasses for FalFunk’s first ever open jam session!

Hockey Ladies: Freshers Training 5pm – 6.30pm Pool School Come along to our hockey taster session! All abilities welcome. Spare sticks can be provided. Please join the Facebook group in order to secure a place for transport (CSM Ladies Hockey 2016/17).

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Palestinian Solidarity Society: Palestinian Cuisine BBQ 5pm – 7.30pm BBQ area next to Koofi (Penryn Campus) Falafel, shish kebab and hummus! A BBQ in the woods is a traditional must at this time of year in Palestine, so join us for some of the Palestinian favourites and get to know fellow members of the society. £3 each to cover some of the cost.

Christian Union: Come Dine With Me 5.30pm – 9pm Meet at the Falmouth Moor bus stop (TR11 3QA) Three-course meal at three second and third year homes. You’ll get to know other members of FCU and have some good fun.

Architecture Society: Garden Party & Pizza 6pm – 9pm Kathmoor Studio (Falmouth Campus) Meet and greet in the Architecture studio garden.

Netball: Taster Session 6pm – 7.30pm Penryn College TISA Come along to try a training session for CSM Netball Club. Keep fit, have fun and meet new people! All abilities welcome.

Tremough Follies: Taster Session 6pm – 8pm AMATA Studio TBC (Penryn Campus) Acting games, ice-breakers, games, singing and dancing (all with a musical twist!)

Shinty: Pub Tour 7pm – midnight The Stannary & Falmouth Challenge: beginning at your local, The Stannary! We will be going through Penryn as well as on to Falmouth. Great way to get to know the best pubs around as well as our sports club!

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The Pagan Society: Maban Feast 7pm –10pm Zizzi’s (Discovery Quay, TR11 3XA) A feast to welcome in the Autumn! Come along for Italian food and merry time!

Volleyball: Training Session 7pm – 9.30pm Penryn College Sports Hall Join us for our volleyball training session! We welcome any abilities and would love to see you there. Bring your friends!

Swimming: Taster Sessions 7.15pm – 10pm Helston Swimming Pool All abilities welcome. We head over to a local swimming pool. Visit our Facebook page for more information to sign up for transport.

Dodgeball: Taster Session 7.30pm – 9pm Penryn College TISA Dodgeball is a fast-paced, high intensity game played right across the world! A rapidly growing sport and a ‘sport for all’. Something new and fun to try! Come along and get involved for free!

Sailing: Freshers Social 7.30pm – 11.30pm Location TBC A relaxed meet and greet at a committee member’s house in Penryn, followed by a pub tour and night out in Falmouth. We can’t wait to see you all there!

Catch details on our Facebook page.

Stitching Society: Hell’s Grannies Tour 7.30pm – midnight The Stannary (Penryn Campus) People say stitching is for Grannies! Well, if that’s true we’re embracing our inner granny and our inner bad ass and hitting the town for a hell’s granny themed tour of the finest establishments in town.

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Cricket: New Members/Returning Members’ Social 8pm – 2am The Stannary (Penryn Campus) A Thursday evening social for new members to get to know the committee and current members. Starting in The Stannary to make it easier for first years on campus, we will then head down to other venues in Falmouth.

Football: FalEx Football Trials 8pm – 9.30pm Penryn College STP Trials for the university campus Sunday football teams. All abilities and students from both universities encouraged to come and try out to determine the new players for the squad.

Representative will meet freshers at the Porters Lodge at 7.45pm.

GeogSoc: Pub Orienteering 8pm – midnight The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Get your waterproofs and wellies at the ready and orienteer your way around the best Falmouth bars! Meet in the Upper Stannary. Prizes for the best Geographer outfit and completion of the tour! Non-Geographers welcome too!

History Society: Welcome Pub Tour 8pm – 2am The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Welcome to the History Society Falmouth Pub tour! Come along and meet other members, including the committee. We’re meeting at The Stannary for 8pm then we’ll be heading down to Wetherspoons for 9pm.

Lacrosse: First Lacrosse Social 8pm – 11pm Location TBC The first social of the year for Lacrosse, where you can get to know the rest of the team! Fancy dress. Keep up to date via Facebook.

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Orchestra: Bar-peggio (social) 8pm – midnight The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Adorn your body with clefs and meet at The Stannary for a night of social fun before we head to town. Most imaginative costume wins a prize.

SHIELD: Fancy Dress Pub Tour 8pm – midnight Meet at The Stannary Bar (Penryn Campus) Gather your superhero costumes, your cosplays from years past (your superhero t-shirts if you really have nothing else) and get ready to welcome in the new university year with a trip to Falmouth.

Tolkien Society: One Pub Tour to Rule them All 8pm – midnight The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Start at Bree (The Stannary) and we’ll work our way through Middle Earth, stopping at Rivendell (Wetherspoons), the Mines of Moria (Mono), Lothlorien (Beerwolf) and Helm’s Deep (Grapes). Finally, we will pass the Black Gate of Barad-Dur and enter Mordor (Club I).

Kayaking: Social 8.30pm – 11pm The Stannary & Falmouth Join us for one of our themed socials! Theme to be announced on our Facebook page. Get dressed in your finest costume and meet us at The Stannary before heading to the bright lights of Falmouth Town. This will be a night to remember!

Book Club: Social 9pm – midnight Beerwolf (Falmouth) Pub tour (starting in Beerwolf and probably ending in Club I). Students should come dressed as either their favourite author or fictional character.

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Pub Quidditch 9pm – 2am Meet in The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Chase the snitch through Falmouth with the Falmouth Falcons, Cornwall’s premier Quidditch team! Look for the snitch in the Upper Stannary.

Dress Code: all yellow, all gold, all the time!

Sea Swimming: Social 9pm – 2am Wetherspoons (Falmouth) Join us for an ‘Under The Sea’ themed social starting at Spoons and continuing to Falmouth’s best pubs. A great chance to meet the committee and new members!

Friday 23rd September Business Society: Freshers Social 9am – midday Location TBC Opportunity for new and interested members to meet current members and committee.

Kayaking: Harbour Paddles 10am – 5pm Falmouth Watersports Association Book your slot through our Facebook page. We’ll run three sessions which will be approximately 1.5 hours long. Try to turn up 15 mins beforehand so we can spend as long on the water as possible! Wetsuits aren’t essential but recommended.

Herpetology: Handling Session 11am – 12.30pm DDM Seminar Room E (Penryn Campus) A range of exotic animals including many reptiles to have a look at, with the chance to handle some of these animals.

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Wave Project Student Volunteers: Taster Day 11am – 2pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) WPSV will be taking students out into the sea to teach you how to help children and those with disabilities to enjoy surfing and generally have fun on the waves.

American Football: Gylly Beach Football Session 2pm – 3.30pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Enjoy the last of the summer weather with the Trident’s team on Falmouth’s Gylly beach. A fun chance to find out about the sport, have a go and meet the current team. Meet us at Glasney Lodge at 1:30pm to get a bus as a group.

Running: Three legged race 3pm – 4pm Meet outside the Porters Lodge (Penryn Campus) Fancy your chances on three legs? Why not try our three legged race with FX Run and meet like-minded runners. There is a bottle of Prosecco for the winner!

Islamic Society: BBQ 4pm – 8pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Join FXU’s Islamic Society for a BBQ on Gylly Beach.

The Beach Clean Project: Gylly Beach Clean 4pm – 6pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Join us for a fun and sociable trip to Gylly Beach and beyond. This is a great chance to meet new people, explore local beaches and help the environment!

Bring food and weather-appropriate clothing and we’ll supply the rest.

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Welcome English for International and EU students 4.30pm – 6.30pm ASK (Penryn Campus) The English Language team offer a range of free English language courses on both campuses for students with English as a second language.

‘Welcome English’ is a Social English course for any students whose first language is not English. The course runs from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday-Friday during the first two weeks of the academic year. It will be a great way to learn about British culture and daily life, and to meet other students from around the world. Topics covered will range from English for socialising and going out, to English for visiting the doctor or opening a bank account.

The team are based in the ASK office in Tremough House at the Penryn Campus, drop in for a chat or contact us by email: languages@fxplus.ac.uk or at languages.fxplus.ac.uk Underwater Hockey: Beach BBQ Party 4.30pm – 8pm Gylly Beach, meet at the Penryn Campus bus stop at 4pm Join us for a chilled evening at the beach. Come meet the existing members of the society for food, drink and fun beach activities. You are welcome to bring blankets, something to drink and if you want something to BBQ! Can’t wait to see you there!

Labour Society: Meet the Society Event 5pm – 7.30pm Exchange Red (Penryn Campus) A chance to meet this year’s committee and other society members and have an informal chat about the activities to come over some free pizza! This will be a chance to hear of our past achievements and upcoming events and activism.

Post Grad Soc: Freshers Pub Tour 5pm – midnight The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Get to know your local pubs and meet loads of new people on this fun tour.

Starting at The Stannary, we will make our way into Falmouth for a great evening!

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Athletics: Indoor Taster Session 6pm – 8pm Penryn College TISA This is a great opportunity for newcomers, as well as experienced athletes, to improve your fitness levels through winter training! We will be doing sprint training as well as circuits, so feel free to head down!

Badminton Social Taster Session 6pm – 7.30pm Penryn College Sports Hall The social session is a chance for players of any skill level to come and play badminton in a relaxed environment. A chance to meet the committee and new people, through mini games/matches. Meet at Glasney at 5.45pm.

Racquets and shuttles available.

Ballroom & Latin: Taster Session 6pm – 7pm St Gluvias Hall (Penryn, TR10 8AJ) Our second taster session in the Freshers fortnight, so if you missed the first one, don’t worry! Come along and meet all of our friendly members.

Suitable for all abilities.

Cheerleading: Taster Session 6pm – 9pm AMATA Studio C (Penryn Campus) A brief showing of what cheerleading involves, meet the team and a chance to jump straight in and give it a go!

Film Soc: First Session of the Year 6pm – 10pm School of Film and Television (Penryn Campus) Join us for the first of our regular sessions in the SoFT Cinema. Check out our Facebook for your chance to vote on the film we watch - search Falmouth Film Society.

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International Soc: Potluck Welcome Meal 6pm – 9.30pm Peter Lanyon Staff Room (Penryn Campus) A ‘Potluck’ meal to welcome all new members to the International Society everybody is to whip up one of their local dishes from home. A good opportunity to make new friends and experience international culture!

CSMSA: CSM Social 7pm – midnight Meet at the Porters Lodge (Penryn Campus) Come along to CSM’s local watering hole to join us for one of regular socials.

Meeting outside the Lodge at 6.45pm to walk down to Penryn Rugby Club for a fun-filled evening. Dress code: formal wear.

Dartington Society: Introduction to Dartington Society 7pm – 9.30pm AMATA Cafe (Penryn Campus) An evening of creative networking across all courses! Meet The Dartington Society and share your creative interests with like-minded people.

Mature Student Society: Welcome Meal 7pm – 10pm 5 Degrees West (Falmouth, TR11 4AU) Join us for a meal at 5 Degrees West. It’s a chance for everyone to meet, find out a bit more about each other and discuss opportunities and activities available to members through the society.

Lacrosse: Freshers Taster Session 8pm – 9.30pm Penryn College STP The Freshers Taster Session will be a great way for freshers who have never played lacrosse before to come and try it out. All kit will be provided.

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American Football: Taster Session 8pm – 9.30pm Penryn College STP Come along to our free taster session to have a go at the sport, meet the team and see a demonstration from the members. Meet at Glasney Lodge half an hour before.

Climbing: Film Screening - Valley Uprising 8pm – 10pm DDM Lecture A (Penryn Campus) Come join us for a showing of the fantastic climbing epic, Valley Uprising! You’ll feel like a Yosemite climbing veteran after this!

Surf Night at Cribbs 8pm – 2am Cribbs Bar (Falmouth) Fal Surf’s Hang Five Caribbean Party! Dress for tropical beach life, we’re talking horrendous floral shirts, flip flops and socks, hula skirts, coconuts, the lot! See you at Cribbs for cocktails and grooves.

Falmouth Anchor Newspaper: ‘Black and White Print’ Pub Tour 9pm – midnight Wetherspoons, ‘Packet Station’ (Falmouth, TR11 3QA) Meet at the Upper Stannary for 9pm for one of the best nights Falmouth has to offer! We will be hitting Spoons, Beerwolf and Grapes along the way and finishing in Club I. LGBTQ+: Bi-ght Out! 9.30pm – midnight Grapes (Falmouth) In celebration of Bisexual Awareness Week, we invite you to come out to Falmouth Town for a couple of drinks (non-alcoholic if you prefer) to celebrate and spread awareness of this week. We invite you to dress up in pink, blue and purple.

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Saturday 24th September Eco Soc: Bird Ringing Demonstration 7am – 9am Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Come and see a selection of bird species up close and gain an understanding of the scientific benefits of this method. Limited spaces available - please email bjp207@exeter.ac.uk. Weather-dependent.

Christian Union: St Ives Trip 9.30am – 7pm Meet at the Penryn Campus bus stop We’ll be driving to St Ives for the day to do a photo hunt competition. There will also be a chance to find a good pasty and ice cream shop on the way. Meet at the Penryn Campus bus stop promptly at 9.30am.

Climbing: Outdoor Trip to Roche 10am – 6pm Meet next to the Penryn Campus bus stop Outdoor climbing trip for complete beginners. We’ll show you the ropes of climbing in a beautiful Cornish setting. Bring warm clothes, packed lunch and more warm clothes.

Sailing: Taster Sessions 10am – 4pm Royal Cornwall Yacht Club (Falmouth, TR11 2SP) For those that are new to sailing or are well-established and want to come and check what we’re all about! Everyone is welcome! To guarantee a place, sign up on our Facebook page.

Volleyball: Day Trip to St Ives 10.30am – 4pm St Ives The Volleyball Club is running a day trip to St Ives for a day of Beach Volleyball and BBQs - for FREE! Transport is organised through us. If you have any questions, feel free to message us on Facebook!

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Quidditch: Taster Session 10.30am – 1pm Dracaena Centre (Falmouth, TR11 2ES) Do you like rugby? Do you like dodgeball? Do you want to play a genderinclusive, contact sport? Quidditch is the sport for you. Join our weekly sessions at the Dracaena Centre and take part in the game that is sweeping the nation.

Engineers Without Boarders: Build your own BBQ 11am – 3pm Glasney Parc BBQ area (Penryn Campus) Come along and learn how to build a barbecue, while having a great time.

Food and drink will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

Kayaking/Stand-up Paddleboarding with Falmouth Surf School Half-day session, equipment, wetsuit and mini bus pick up for £10.00.

Bus times: Falmouth Campus reception at 12.15 Freeriders Surf Shop on Falmouth Moor at 12.30 Penryn Campus bus stop at 12.45 Please arrive ten minutes before the bus times as the driver will not wait Book online: www.falmouthsurfschool.co.uk or call 07837712670 No refunds. Only 14 spaces.

Jazz Harbour: Band on the Beach 2pm – 4pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) This is an opportunity to get to know the band on Gylly Beach.

BBQ will be provided!

Swimming: Meet & Chill on the Beach 2pm – 5pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Get to know each other and have a chilled out day on the beach - swim in the sea and hopefully have a BBQ! Book Club: Meeting- First Book Choice 3.30pm – 5pm Good Vibes (Falmouth, TR11 3PN) Our first meeting to choose what book we will read throughout October.

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Conservative Society: Free Pizza and (Tory) Politics 4pm – 6pm DDM Seminar N (Penryn Campus) Join us for pizza and political discussion – post-Stannary party. We’ll have plenty of pizza and plenty of friendly discussion.

Orchestra: Beach BBQ 4pm – 8pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Come along and join your fellow orchestra members at Gylly Beach for a day of games and food. BYO food and drink, BBQs provided.

Law Society: Pub Quiz 7.30pm – 10pm Venue TBC Come and join the Law Committee for a fun-filled night with a chance to win the pub quiz! Prizes will be awarded for the winning team!

Heaven & Hell (Feat. Ministry of Sound) 9pm – 2am The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Show us if you’re a devil in disguise or an avenging angel at the Heaven and Hell Party! Freshers Wristband holders receive free and priority entry before 10pm.

Limited tickets on the door - £12 subject to availability.

Christian Union: Tea and Toast 11.30pm – 2am The Stannary (Penryn Campus) We’ll be providing free tea and toast following the Stannary event. You’ll find us on your way out!

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Sunday 25th September Post Grad Society: Gylly to Swanpool Walk 11am – 3pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Explore two of the local beaches with a gentle coastal walk from Gyllyngvase Beach to Swanpool - and then onto Maenporth Beach if the weather is good.

Tolkien Society: The Hobbit; An Unexpected Trilogy 11am – 9pm Exchange Seminar Red (Penryn Campus) Join us in a movie marathon after Freshers Ball to indulge in the story that kicks off the infamous Lord of the Rings trilogy; it might just cure that hangover too!

Kayaking: Beach Day Midday – 7pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Get on down to your local beach! We’ll be at Gylly Beach with some kayaks and equipment to take you out on the water! We’ll also have some music and a BBQ so bring some food. Check out our Facebook for more details.

Surf Session with Fal Surf School 12:15pm – 4pm Pick up on campus A discounted surfing activity with Cornwall’s longest operating surf school. Board hire, wetsuit hire and transport, all for £10.00.

Pick-up points: 12.15 Falmouth Campus reception 12.30 Freeriders Surf Shop, Falmouth Moor 12.30 Penryn Campus bus stop Please arrive ten minutes before the surf bus arrives Book online: www.falmouthsurfschool.co.uk or call 07837712670 Surf lessons are discounted from £30.00 to just £17.00 for student discount 21 spaces/week

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Sea Swim!

1pm – 5pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Come down to Gylly Beach for a swim in the sea or just a paddle! Then we’ll head into town for some fish and chips and a pint. Look for people dressed in bright yellow by the benches!

Shinty: Perranporth Beach Day 1pm – 4pm Meet at The Compass (Penryn Campus) An ancient and fast-paced sport native to Scotland. This stick and ball game is played both on the ground and in the air. It is great for keeping fit and meeting new people. It is unisex with plenty of opportunities for fun and competitions.

Worth a try!

Climbing: Gylly Beach BBQ & Boulder 2pm – 6pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) A beach BBQ and boulder session and Gylly Beach. The perfect opportunity to get to know fellow climbers!

FECCLES: Afternoon Social 2pm – 5pm Beerwolf Books (Falmouth, TR11 3AZ) Join us anytime in the afternoon to chill out and get to know some fellow theatre lovers. We’ll meet outside the Porters Lodge at 1:30pm for those heading over from campus.

Hockey Ladies and Men’s: Beach BBQ 3pm – 7pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Please come along to a BBQ on Gylly Beach to welcome in the new season.

Bring your swimming stuff if you’re brave enough!

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Wild Doc Soc: Gylly Beach BBQ & Bonfire 5pm – 8pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Join us at Gylly Beach for a social BBQ and bonfire (complete with marshmallows)! This is a great chance to meet like-minded people and to explore the beauty of the rock pools and coastline right on the uni’s doorstep!

Cheerleading: Beach Social 7pm – 10pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Games, music, relaxing and a chance to meet the family!

EcoSoc: Wildlife Pub Quiz 7pm – 9pm Exchange Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) Come along for an animal- themed pub quiz from EcoSoc!

Monday 26th September Introduction to Volunteering at University - FXU V Team 4pm – 5pm Seminar A, Library Building (Falmouth Campus) A brief introduction to volunteering and what is on offer for you during your time in Cornwall.

Ballet: Taster Session 6pm – 8pm AMATA Studio H (Penryn Campus) Tremough Ballet Society offers the chance to try out ballet for all abilities. Taught by professional teacher Jason Thomas, the classes are made to be fun and exciting, whether you are a beginner or have done lots of ballet before.

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Hockey Ladies: Freshers Training 6.30pm – 8.30pm Penair School Come along to our hockey taster session! All abilities welcome. Spare sticks can be provided. Please join the Facebook group in order to secure a place for transport (CSM Ladies Hockey 2016/17).

Tang Soo Do: Taster Session 8.30pm – 10pm AMATA Studio C (Penryn Campus) Come along and have a go at Tang Soo Do, a fun, exciting and dynamic Korean Martial art. Don’t worry if you don’t think you’re fit, flexible or ‘bad-ass’ enough – everyone can have a go and enjoy it. Unleash your inner Ninja!

Tuesday 27th September EcoSoc: Small Mammal Trapping 7am – 9am Meet outside The Compass (Penryn Campus) Come along bright and early to see lots of small mammals! We will be opening Longworth live mammal traps to see what we catch, record data and release!

Introduction to Volunteering at University - FXU V Team 4pm – 5pm Exchange Seminar Red (Penryn Campus) A brief introduction to volunteering and what is on offer for you during your time in Cornwall.

Tolkien Society: First Meeting 6.30pm – 9pm Exchange Lecture Theatre (Penryn Campus) Meet with the committee members and discuss future book meetings and have your say about what kinds of meetings and events you would like to attend. We’ll also talk about events we already have planned!

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Swimming: Taster Sessions 7.15pm – 10pm Helston Swimming Pool All abilities welcome. We head over to a local swimming pool. Visit our Facebook page for more information to sign up for transport.

Football Ladies: Taster Session 7.30pm – 8.30pm Venue & time TBC A taster session for those interested in joining the club. This will be a light training session to improve football skills and get to know everyone.

Wednesday 28th September Global Chums Quiz 6pm – 8pm Location TBC Hosted by Exeter University High Tea Society: Celebrate All Things Great British Bake Off! 7pm – 8.30pm Exchange Seminar Yellow (Penryn Campus) Come along to celebrate Mary and Paul’s culinary delights on screen, whilst eating our own bakes! Yum, yum!

Thursday 29th September Hockey Ladies: Freshers Training 5pm – 6.30pm Pool School Come along to our hockey taster session! All abilities welcome. Spare sticks can be provided. Please join the Facebook group in order to secure a place for transport (CSM Ladies Hockey 2016/17).

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LGBTQ+: Beach Chill 6pm – 11pm Gyllyngvase Beach (Falmouth, TR11 4PA) Join us at the amazing Gylly Beach for a fun evening of relaxation, games and competitions with more fabulous prizes! Some food will be provided but feel free to bring and share whatever you want.

Tremough Follies: Taster Session 6pm – 8pm AMATA Studio (TBC) Acting games, ice-breakers, games, singing and dancing (all with a musical twist!)

Swimming: Taster Sessions 7.15pm – 10pm Helston Swimming Pool All abilities welcome. We head over to a local swimming pool. Visit our Facebook page for more information to sign up for transport.

Netball: Social 8.30pm – 11pm The Stannary & Falmouth First night out with CSM Netball! Chance to meet new people in a more social environment! Meet at 9.15pm in The Stannary where committee members will be there to join you. Head into town after!

Cheerleading: Pub Tour 9pm – 2am The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Meet at The Stannary for glitterfication and head into Falmouth for a fun night of dancing!

Volleyball: White T-Shirt Party 9pm – 2am Location TBC (check Facebook) The White T-shirt Party is the traditional event of the club. All members will be given a white t-shirt for free but feel free to bring along any friends with a white t-shirt!

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Friday 30th September Don’t DisAbility Society: Wheelchair Basketball 5pm – 9pm Location TBC If you thought ordinary basketball was tough think again! FXU Basketball Team will be taking on The Cornwall Cougars, a championed wheelchair basketball team.

Love The Oceans: Under the Sea Pub Tour 6pm – 2am Venue TBC You will have to dress up like an idiot/under the sea themed! Prizes for best dressed. Will start in Falmouth and work our way through town.

Pole Fit: 30 Minute Taster Session 6.30pm – 9pm AMATA Studio G (Penryn Campus) Want to challenge yourself with something new? Want to have fun with friends and get a good workout at the same time? Then pole fitness is for you! Come along and learn the basics in our taster sessions for just £5 - all welcome. Check out our social media.

Postgrad & Mature Freshers Event 7.30pm – midnight Palacio Lounge (Falmouth, TR11 3QA) A chance to meet other Postgraduate and Mature students in a relaxed atmosphere with tapas and drinks. Book a ticket through the FXU website - only £5 (includes tapas and one drink).

Video Gaming Soc: Annual Freshers Tournament 7.30pm – 11:30pm Exchange Seminar Green (Penryn Campus) VGSoc’s first tournament of the year, aiming to help freshers de-stress after all the events of the week. Come socialise, chat and meet others interested.

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Saturday 1st October Global Chums Treasure Hunt 10am – midday Falmouth Hosted by Exeter University.

Sailing: Taster Sessions 10am – 4pm Royal Cornwall Yacht Club (Falmouth, TR11 2SP) For those that are new to sailing or are well established and want to come and check what we’re all about! Everyone is welcome! To guarantee a place, sign up on our Facebook page.

Fashion Society: Social Night 8pm – midnight Venue TBC Society members are invited to a society event to get to know each other and meet new members and students on the FTI courses.

Oktoberfest 9pm – 2am The Stannary (Penryn Campus) Bavaria comes to the Stannary! The first big welcome back event for students from all years has had a revamp and this year we are happy to present FXU Oktoberfest. Come along for an evening of crazy fun and see The Stannary transformed into Southern Germany!

Sunday 2nd October Airsoft Fresher’s Game 9am – 5pm KGB Airsoft The first Skirmish of the season. We’ll supply the guns, you shoot your friends. Bring warm clothing and lunch - we’ll sort the rest!

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Monday 3rd October Green Living Society: Seaweed Foraging 11am – 4pm Penryn Campus meet We’ll be exploring the wonderful world of edible seaweed, meet us by the revolving doors, Penryn Campus or down the moor and we’ll head down to the beach for seaweeding and fun. Times dependent on tides.

Tuesday 4th October K9 Crusaders: Dog Movie Night 6pm – 9pm Penryn Campus (Room TBC) Come to our monthly film showings of your favourite dog films. Join our Facebook group page to vote on the film being shown.

Thursday 6th October Snowsports Fally Ralley 7pm – 11:59pm The Stannary & Falmouth town Bar Tour through Falmouth. Start at Fally Douce (aka The Stannary) at 8pm, grab U2 Cable Car into Falmouth and follow the piste map and complete the challenges all the way to 5 Degrees for Aprés. Prizes for the quickest team.

Saturday 8th October Volleyball Glow in the Dark 8pm – 11pm Penryn Campus Sports Hall Join us for a Glow in the Dark Volleyball session with UV-lights, glow in the dark balls, UV-facepaint and much more in the new Penryn Campus Sports Hall!

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