Summer Activities & Events 2016
It’s the final term of the academic year but we’re certainly not winding down. There’s plenty to keep you entertained and encourage you to take a break from final deadlines and revision. Beat the blues by taking a trip down our slip and slide, ‘paws’ your stress with some puppy cuddles and party on down at our annual Garden Party and Graduation Ball—plus loads more! Click on each section for more information.
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Sports and Societies
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Volunteering and RAD
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Events
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Multifaith Chaplaincy
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Exeter Business School
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AMATA
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Sports and Societies Volleyball Training on Gylly beach every Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm – 7pm (weather dependent). £2 per person. Keep an on our Facebook page to keep up to date.
Enactus BEE Project Fundraising Events Monday 16th May The Bee Elephant Enterprise Project (BEE), which is part of the Enactus society will be doing a car wash to raise funds for their trip to Kenya this summer. £3 per car. Book your car by emailing beeproject.enactus@gmail.com Thursday 19th May Drum and base event at Cribbs Bar, Falmouth Town. £3 entry with £1 shots.
Follies Annual Show Tremough Follies are putting on their annual musical which this year is Grease! Showing on the 6th, 7th, 8th May in Studio A of the Performance Centre. Click here to buy tickets and for more information.
Tremough Follies presents
may 6 – 7 – 8 STUDENTS: £6 ONLINE / £7 OTD NON STUDENTS: £8 Online / £9 OTD
TEL: 01326 259349 WEB: amata.ticketsolve.com
BOOK, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY JIM JACOBS AND WARREN CASEY. “HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU” “YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I WANT” “SANDY” “GREASE” USED IN ARRANGEMENT WITH ROBERT STIGWOOD. “GREASE” IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AND ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE SUPPLIED BY THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE (TRW), 1180 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10036. WWW.THEATRICALRIGHTS.COM”
FXU Swimming Club Swim sessions are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Helston Swimming Pool, for about an hour’s swim. They usually ask for £1 to cover minibus fuel. Pick up times and locations: Mondays and Fridays 7.15pm at Argos/Falmouth 7.25pm at The Sidings 7.30pm at Penryn Campus
Wednesdays 8.15pm at Argos/Falmouth 8.25pm at The Sidings 8.30pm at Penryn Campus
Check out their Facebook page to keep updated with availability of swim sessions. Events TBC Charity Gala in support of Pride Month at Truro Pool on the last weekend of May (most likely date). More information will be given as soon as possible. Beach lifeguarding qualification course with the Gylly Life Saving Club in June. 6 people are needed to make it worthwhile to run, and the course itself can run a maximum of 12. It’ll cost £130 at the moment, as the Life Saving Club have subsidised it quite significantly for us (from £200!). Find out more information about any of these events by emailing FXUSwimmingclub1@gmail.com
CSM Shinty Sundays 2–4pm at Falmouth School. Sessions running: 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th May. Shinty is a fast pace stick and ball team sport, originating from Scotland but making a steady come back in England. If you have them please bring shin pads and football boots. For more information visit their Facebook page. Social Provisional social Thursday 2nd June, 8pm at the Stannary.
Horse Riding Society Join the Horse Riding Society for their Annual Riding Fortnight between Monday 30th of June to Sunday 12th May. For further information check out their Facebook page or email pae201@exeter.ac.uk
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Volunteering and Rad Sunny Camp Kernow Summer Term Volunteering Camp Kernow is an award-winning organisation with an innovative off-grid environmental adventure centre dedicated to reconnecting and engaging children with the natural environment and inspiring them to live more sustainably. Volunteering activities include harvesting, planting and building. Keep an eye on Camp Kernow’s website for new dates and on the FXU V Team page.
Penryn’s May Day Celebrations – (Sunday 1st May) To kick off Penryn’s 800 year celebration, Glasney Green Space Regeneration Project and Penryn Town council are looking for volunteers to help run some of the fun stalls at their annual May Day event (coconut shy, splat the rat, ball chucking games, duck race, poopla (a turd based version of hoopla where you get poop into scoring bogs!), tin-can alley and all that sort of ‘fun’) and maybe a bit of marshalling about. Always a great day out! If you would like to lend a hand contact Dave on david.garwood@fxplus.ac.uk
(Actually!) To the End – (Friday 10th June) Student, Jonny Dry will be making his second attempt at running the epic 125km (77miles) from the Prince of Wales Pier in Falmouth to the iconic Land’s End, raising funds for Transplant Links Community (TLC). You can follow Jonny’s training and the event itself on Facebook
Colour Run Watch this space! Keep an eye on the FXU Website and the RAD Facebook page for more information.
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Events FXU Awards – (Monday 23rd May) The FXU Awards recognise the activities and achievements of exceptional students and staff of the University of Exeter Cornwall Campuses and Falmouth University. Awards are presented in various categories, including sports clubs, societies, volunteering and fundraising. Shortlisted nominees are invited to the ceremony and winners will be presented with their awards throughout the course of the evening. Click here for more information.
Garden Party – (Saturday 28th May) FXU’s famous annual Garden Party is now in its ninth year! This is not an event to be missed and is the perfect send off for all students, old and new, into the Summer of 2016! Tickets will be sold in two batches at www.fxu.org.uk First batch of tickets will go on sale at 7pm on Tuesday 3rd May. Second batch will go on sale at 12 noon on Wednesday 4th May. Garden Party tickets are subject to availability and cost £26 each (+ £0.90 online booking fee). Click here for more information, tickets and T&C’s.
Graduation Ball – (Saturday 4th June) Say goodbye to Falmouth in style! What better way to toast your success and watch the sun set on a fantastic chapter of your life? Enjoy a lavish night in Falmouth’s most exclusive location, Pendennis Castle, with drinks, pasties, live music and fireworks. Tickets will be sold in two batches at www.fxu.org.uk First batch of tickets will go on sale at 12 noon Tuesday 10 May (3rd Year Students and Post Grad Students only). Second batch of tickets, subject to availability, will go on sale at 12 noon on 17 May (all students). Graduation Ball tickets are subject to availability and cost £40 each (+ £0.90 online booking fee). Click here for more information, tickets and T&C’s.
Slip and Slide One of the most fun and exhilarating days on Penryn Campus. This pop-up event is weather permitting so keep an eye on our social media accounts and have your swimwear at the ready! Facebook Twitter Instagram Website
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EU Referendum debate – (Friday 20th May) Lower Stannary, Penryn Campus 6pm – 8.30pm Q&A session with additional events ran by students, including voter registration sessions. FXU encourage everyone to register regardless of which way you are going to vote. Please click here to book your place if you would like to attend.
Postgraduate Days Out – (Friday 27th May & Tuesday 7th June) FXU will be taking the minibuses out for the day to allow Postgraduate Students to explore Cornwall. Locations to be decided — suggestions welcome! Contact alice.nicholls@fxu.org.uk for more information.
Norwegian Constitution Day – (Tuesday 17th May) The day of celebrations will begin at 12pm in The Compass with a welcome from Mathilde Baade, FXU International Executive Officer. Celebrations will include a traditional Norwegian dish served in The Stannary, a parade through the Italian Gardens, finishing with Champagne available to buy in the Upper Stannary. Contact alice.nicholls@fxu.org.uk for more information.
Paws Your Stress – (Thursday 12th May) Exchange Yellow, Penryn Campus (book your place) Chase your exam stress away by indulging in a truly relaxing and happiness filled hug from a furry friend. All students are welcome. Suggested £2 donation which will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind. For more information see their Facebook event page.
(May) Pride Month The month of May will be filled with a variety of events to celebrate Pride; from a Queer themed Quiz Night to an opportunity to try Quidditch! Click here for the full list of events.
Union General Meeting (UGM) All students are invited to attend. Your FXU Presidents will be hosting a celebratory free BBQ and showcasing the impact they have had over the past academic year. This event is planned to take place on Wednesday 25th May, 4–6pm, Chapel Lecture Theatre, Penryn Campus — please check the FXU website for details nearer the time as we will be keeping an eye on the weather!).
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Accommodation Fair – (Saturday 7th May) 10am – 3pm at The Compass, Penryn Campus. Meet landlords, get to know other students who are looking and gain advice from the friendly Accommodation office. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
FXU Leadership Team Elections Now that the FXU Presidents have been elected for 2016/17 we are on the lookout for outstanding individuals to join us to make FXU projects a success for the next academic year! If you think you’ve got what it takes to be part of the most powerful group of students on campus, take a look at the job roles and nominate yourself here.
First Aid Training – (Tuesday 3rd May) 3 hour course deals with serious conditions and incidents. It is ideal if you want to know what to do when faced with an emergency involving a casualty of any age. Morning Slot Afternoon Slot
West Cornwall Motor Show – (Sunday 26th June) If you are looking for somewhere special to enjoy a day of varied attractions and entertainment then the West Cornwall Motor Show is the place for you. Visitors can expect to see classic and vintage cars, motorcycles, car dealerships, trade and craft stalls along with a wide variety of entertainment that will appeal to everyone. 10am – 4pm, Wendron Cricket Club, Helston. For more information, visit their website.
Helston Flora Day – (Saturday 7th May) The townsfolk have celebrated and enjoyed the wonderful tradition that is Flora Day for hundreds of years. Thousands of people, both local and visiting, celebrate this unique event each year. For more information about the day and dances click here.
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival – (Friday 17th – Sunday 19th June) The Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival is back this summer with more shanties, great venues and community spirit. Check out their website for more information.
Fal River Festival – (Monday 30th May – Sunday 5th June) This fantastic 7 day festival is a not-for-profit community festival which encompasses over 150 events varying from music and drama, the arts and heritage to gig racing, swimming, walking and lots more. With its diverse mix of events taking place at dozens of locations around the Fal River, the festival offers something for everyone and is the perfect opportunity to engage with life on the river and discover some of its fascinating history. For more information visit their website.
Falmouth Week – (Friday 5th – Sunday 14th August) Falmouth Week is a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. With its origins in a local sailing regatta dating back at least far as 1837 the Week has evolved into not only a major sailing competition in the South West but also an opportunity for sailors and landlubbers to enjoy the many daytime and evening attractions in the town. For further information click here.
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Multifaith Chaplaincy Meeting for Worship – (Friday May 6th) Please come and join some local Quakers for a Meeting for Worship at 5.15pm in the chaplaincy (Penryn Campus). Experience the stillness and relative silence as we sit together. Afterwards please stay for curry and conversation or join us then at 6pm if you prefer. We look forward to meeting you. For more information email chaplaincy@fxplus.ac.uk
“Orthodox Icons in time and their relation to art” – (Monday 30th May) A talk by and conversation with Fr Nikitas Lantsbery, Orthodox Chaplain - all are welcome. 11am Kerris Vean Meeting Room 1, Falmouth.
Conversations In Transition Are You Moving On? Undergraduate or postgraduate, the end of the academic year is a time of change for many of us. Are you leaving university this summer and pondering your future? Are you at the end of your first year and worried about your second, or approaching your final year and anxious about the workload? There’s more to all of us than the subject we study, or the career we choose, and moving on from one phase of our life to another is enough to make most of us pause. If you are nearing the end of a chapter, perhaps you would enjoy some company at the crossroads or some conversation with others pondering what the future holds. This time and space will be here for you on Thursday afternoons with Rev Elly Sheard who is friends with the chaplaincy team. Drop in anytime, all are welcome. 28th April, 2–4pm & 5–7pm – Penryn Campus Chaplaincy 5th May, 2–4pm – Falmouth Campus Chaplaincy 12th May, 2–4pm & 5–7pm – Penryn Campus Chaplaincy 26th May, 2–4pm – Falmouth Campus Chaplaincy 2nd June, 2–4pm & 5–7pm – Penryn Campus Chaplaincy For more information please email Elly reverendelly@gmail.com
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Exeter Business School Summer Recruitment Fair – (Wednesday 11th May) This fair attracts over 20 exhibitors from a range of sectors offering a variety of opportunities including graduate vacancies, summer internships, casual summer and part-time jobs, as well as training opportunities. Taking place at Streatham Campus, click here for more details.
Cornwall Business Fair – (Wednesday 11th May) Cornwall Business Fair organised by Cornwall Chamber of Commerce is the largest event in Cornwall’s business calendar and the centrepiece of Cornwall Business Week. Taking place at the Eden Project, click here for more information.
Careersfest (Careers Bootcamp) – (16th – 20th May) To kick off the festival season, the Careerzone Penryn are having their very own Careersfest to help you get ready before you leave us for the summer. They will be running a week of career development activities all week which you can find listed here. To celebrate, there are free tickets to be won in their Prize Draw for Boardmasters, the Summer Masked Ball, Tunes in the Dunes or Falmouth Week, our sponsors for Careersfest. All you need to do is participate.
Sprint Personal Development Programme – (Monday 13th – Thursday 16th June) Sprint is the ground-breaking new development programme designed for undergraduate women of all ages, from all backgrounds and stages in their lives and study. Sprint is designed to develop female students to their fullest potential and address study and career issues. Find out more information and click here to apply.
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AMATA The Dustbowl Children with support from Charlotte Lloyd-Butler & Brackenthorn Saturday 30th April, 19.30 Venue: AMATA Tickets: £5 A benefit gig in aid of the charity Hand in Hand for Syria, the first organization to take humanitarian aid to Syria. All profits will go towards charity. Click here for more information and tickets.
AMATA Jazz Café with Keith Michael Jazz Quintet Wednesday 4th May, 18:30 Venue: AMATA Tickets: Free KMJQ will be playing a mixture of music; new takes on old standards as well as originals from various members of the band. The stage will open to a jam session later on so bring your instruments to this jazz café jam. Click here for more information about this event or email jazzsummerschool@falmouth.ac.uk
Little Fay Festival Sunday 8th May, 12.00 – 15.30 Venue: Fox Rosehill Gardens, Falmouth Tickets: Free, donations to charity welcome Travel into the magical Fox Rosehill Gardens for a woodland adventure trail, make friends with the Cornish pixies and help them to gather their treasure in return for a reward. Packed full of exciting activities for families to enjoy including arts and crafts, face painting, storytelling and more. Click here for more information.
Secret Event Monday 9th May Tickets: Free What’s happening? What is it? Where are you going to be? We’re not giving much away but something is coming your way. Make sure you’re chill and ready for a thrill. We’ll make you free from all stress and worry. Keep an eye on the AMATA website for more details.
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Scrambled Tuesday 10th May, 17.00 Venue: Falmouth Art Gallery, The Moor, Falmouth Tickets: Free entry to the event, £5 for workshop space A CEM event hosted by Good Egg Events, bringing the student community together under one roof for an evening of live music, stalls and workshops. Get your craft on, learn a new skill, buy yourself a present, de-stress with some soothing acoustic sounds. Click here for more information and tickets.
Dare to Dine in the Dark? Wednesday 11th May (1st Session) 18.00 – 20.00 (2nd Session) 20.30 – 22.30 Venue: The Brig, 30 Arwenack Street, Falmouth Tickets: £25 Do you dare to dine in the dark? Join us for a new sensory dining experience. guests are invited to try an anonymous menu which includes several courses whilst blindfolded. Ready yourself for a taste explosion! Click here for more information and tickets.
Cloud 9 Wednesday 11th May, 15.00 –19.00 Venue: AMATA Tickets: £11 Cloud 9 is an exclusive beauty event set within the AMATA Building. Cloud 9 offers exclusive beauty treatments such as face painting, eyebrow threading, mini massages and manicures. Snacks will also be provided by our sponsors Cupcakes and Coffee and Pura pressed. Click here for more information and tickets.
2016 Sound Summit Friday 13th May, 13.00 – 18.00 Tickets: £5 The 2016 Sound Summit celebrates new and innovative technologies and music delivered through informative talks, demonstrations and performances. The programme will feature special guests from some of Cornwall’s most aspirational and influential music brands and will give you the opportunity to test their latest products, gain advice from professionals and meet like-minded individuals. Click here for more information and tickets.
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Release Saturday 14th May, 13.00 – 15.00 Venue: Italian Gardens, Penryn Campus Tickets: Free Release is a conscious craft fair that aims to raise awareness for and to alleviate Mental health Issues faced by students. Held in the open-spaced Italian Gardens, Release will be jam packed with arts & crafts activities, a meditation station, relaxing music and renowned speakers. Come along and release your worries! Click here for more information.
Stitch Saturday 14th May, 19.00 Tickets: ÂŁ12 A fashion showcase celebrating new and developing fashion culture in and around Falmouth. Revealing the first view at a selection of the graduating classes work through an exclusive warehouse exhibition. Keep up to date via the Facebook event. Click here for more information and tickets.
Box Works Saturday 14th May, 20.30 Tickets: £6 (Super Early Bird), £7 (Early Bird), £8 (Full Price) The location of Boxworks is a secret and is to be announced at 18.00 on Friday 13 May 2016 (website link will be emailed to all ticket holders). Click here to book your ticket.
Tunnel Vision Wednesday 18th May, 18.00 Venue: A Curious Hall Tickets: £6 in advance and £8 on the door* Playing host to the première of the pioneering documentary “We Are All People: Another News Story” from Gallivant Film. The documentary will be followed by Q&A session with director Orban Wallace. After this there will be an array of guest speakers from local refugee aid organisations to discuss their experiences and to inform the audience of local projects they can be a part of to help aid the crisis. *Subject to availability. Click here for more information and tickets.
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AMATA Annual Showcase Saturday 21st May – Friday 3rd June Tickets: Free and chargeable The Academy of Music and Theatre Arts (AMATA) Annual Showcase is a combined platform for practitioners emerging from the Dance, Music, Theatre and Cultural Management & production courses. Throughout the showcase, performers, talks, events and networking opportunities are programmed that celebrate the achievements of our graduating students. Click here for more information about this event.
Nautical Saturday 21st May, 10.00 Tickets: ÂŁ5 Celebrate the importance of art based courses here at Falmouth University through, an enchanting multi-sensory art and photography exhibition, inspired by the wonders of the coast. Through surreal and mysterious art pieces to the sound of haunting tales, come and see what mythical mysteries lie at the edge of our surroundings. Featuring, storytelling, poetry readings, art based workshops and performances from singer songwriters. Click here for more information and tickets.
Abràcadabrà Sunday 22nd May, 14.00 Venue: Falmouth Watersports Centre Tickets: £5 adult, £4 student, £3 child, £14 for family of four. Want to see some magic? Abràcadabrà will present a day of exclusive activities made available for children and adults. Expect close up magic workshops, fortune readings and two final grand performances from a professional magician and illusionists! All profits will be donated to Merlin’s Magic Wand. Click here for more information and tickets.
For more AMATA events, check out their website.
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