Programme 2016
Try something new for 2016 During the week commencing 18th January, FXU Sports Clubs, Societies, Volunteering, The Penryn Campus Fitness Centre and The Performance Centre have arranged a week full of activities to inspire you to try something new. There is something for everyone, so check out our calendar of events (bursting with sports and activities) and get involved! All you have to do is sign up for the relevant event as instructed in this booklet. Enjoy the week and discover your new favourite thing to do in 2016! Free taster sessions are indicated with an * Please check www.facebook.com/FXUSportandSoc and www.fxu.org.uk/giveitago for any changes.
Please note that these details were correct at the time of publishing. If you have any questions, please email your FXU Activities Team at activities@fxu.org.uk
Feminist Society Ask A Feminist* fxu
Dance Class (Virtual) Penryn Fitness Centre* 9:30am - 10:30am Studio, Penryn Fitness Centre, Penryn Campus Follow a dance workout class on the screen in The Fitness Centre at Penryn Campus.
Enactus - Project Stall* 11am - 2pm The Compass Come along to our stall to find out more about what Enactus is and our two latest local projects; working with young people and vulnerable women.
11am - 2pm The Compass Come to our stall where you can ‘ask a feminist’ anything you want about feminism, gender, equality and so on! You can also take part in the ‘I need feminism because…’ campaign by submitting a reason why you need feminism.
Homegrown Society Give It A Grow* fxu
12pm - 5pm Homegrown Community Garden (The Allotments, Penryn Campus) Join the Homegrown Society as they draw up plans for the spring planting season. Future leadership of the society is also to be discussed here so if you fancy getting stuck in, come along for a chat! Wear boots, warm clothes and bring a coat. Tea will be provided!
ACS Society African Dance Class fxu
Kayak Club Harbour Paddles* fskc
1pm - 3pm Meet at Falmouth Harbour Come and join the kayak club for a chilled paddle in the beautiful Cornish waters. All equipment provided just come suitably dressed! Check for more details by searching for FSKC on Facebook.
Debate Society Debate Society Games* fxu
6pm - 8pm DDM K This event will offer a number of just-for-fun games focusing on developing debating skills. These will include ‘Just a Minute’, ‘Articulate’, ‘Speed Debating’ and ‘Balloon Game’.
6pm - 8pm Studio B, Performance Centre Are you familiar with the irresistible sound of African Drums or Afro beats? Come along to this dance session to have fun, express yourself, and to just dance! No level or knowledge of dance is required to participate. Free for members £2 for non-members Please dress comfortably.
Under Water Hockey Taster Session* 6:15pm - 9pm Truro School Pool (Pick up from Penryn Campus bus stop) A chance to have a go at the sport of underwater hockey, otherwise known as octopush. Learn to push a puck whilst snorkelling, along with other skills. There will be a small game at the end. Bring swimming gear, but if you have a snorkel, fins (not clips ons) and mask please bring them. Sign up at FXU due to limited space.
Monday 18th
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Ladies Hockey Give It A Go
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6:30pm - 8:30pm Penair School, Truro Come and have a go at hockey! We will be practising general hockey skills and game play.
7:15pm - 9:30pm Helston Pool Pick ups start from The Moor at 7:15pm, The Sidings at 7:25pm and Penryn Campus at 7:30pm
£2 for session. Please become a member of our Facebook page (CSM Ladies Hockey 2015/2016) to secure a space on our transport.
Vinyasa Flow 7pm - 8pm Studio G, Performance Centre Upbeat Yoga class coordinating breath with the movement to flow from one posture to the next. Suitable for all levels. £4 for members, £8 for non-members To book and for more details, email Falyogaandpilates@hotmail.com or call 07791872182
Swimming Club Swim Session
£2.60 for FLEXSI members £3.10 for non-members (£1 fuel contribution from all)
Pole Fit (Virtual) Penryn Fitness Centre 8pm - 9pm Studio, Penryn Fitness Centre, Penryn Campus Follow a pole fit workout on the screen in The Fitness Centre at Penryn Campus. £1 for gym and FLEXSI members £2 for non-members
Ultimate Frisbee Club Indoor Training*
Tremorz Dance Society Hip-Hop Workshop*
7pm - 9pm Penryn College TISA (Meet at Glasney Lodge at 6:45pm) Our weekly indoor training session open to all, regardless of experience and ability.
8pm - 9pm Studio H, Performance Centre This will be an exciting workshop for all abilities, focussing on hip-hop and performance.
Please wear comfortable sports clothes and trainers.
Monday 18th
EcoSoc Hayle Estuary Trip 9am - 12pm Hayle Estuary (Meet outside The Exchange revolving doors) Bird trip to Hayle Estuary for wintering waders.
Free Gym Entry (Off-Peak Hours)* 7am - 3pm Penryn Fitness Centre, Penryn Campus Free entry to the gym during off-peak hours.
EcoSoc Mammal Trapping*
£2 fuel contribution. Please email jdlb201@exeter.ac.uk to reserve your place (limited spaces).
Red Cross - Emergency Response Van Promo Stand* 12pm - 3pm Truck outside The Stannary Drop in and informational session with the Red Cross. Come and have a look around!
7:30am - 9am Penryn Campus (Meet at The Lodge)
EcoSoc Starling Murmuration Trip
Small Mammal Trapping session with EcoSoc, trying a new site towards the river at the bottom of Penryn Campus for the first trapping session of the year.
Marazion Marsh (Meet outside The Exchange revolving doors) We’ll be heading to Marazion Marsh to do some bird IDing and hopefully see the starling murmurations.
Email O.Furness@exeter.ac.uk to reserve a place (limited spaces) and specify which morning you would like to attend.
2:30pm - 6pm
£3 fuel contribution. Please email jannagbm@aol.com to reserve your place (limited spaces).
Enactus Project Talk*
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4pm - 5pm The Exchange, Seminar Green Come along and find out about our new project ‘Working with Young People in the Local Community’ to reduce their chances of becoming NEETs. (Not in Eduction, Employment or Training).
6pm - 7:30pm MUGA All welcome to try your hand at Lacrosse! All abilities welcome and all kit will be provided.
Core Blast Penryn Fitness Centre Class* 5pm - 5:30pm Studio, Penryn Fitness Centre, Penryn Campus Blast your core muscles with short intense exercises focussing on your abdominals and lower back!
Lacrosse Women’s Training Session*
Falmouth Christian Union Text a Toastie* 6pm - 8pm Penryn Campus If you’re on Penryn Campus text a question about God or Christianity to 07756551766. Let us know your flat number and whether you’re at Glasney View or Park, and we will delivery you a free toastie and answer your question.
Feminist Society Bring a Friend to our Meet Up* fxu
Slackline Society Slacklining in The Stannary fxu
5pm - 8pm Lower Stannary We’ll put up a range of five slacklines to meet all abilities, the perfect environment to give this up-and-coming sport a go! £2 for the session
Tuesday 19th
6pm - 8pm Peter Lanyon, Seminar 3 All are welcome to our regular weekly meeting. The idea of this session is that anyone can bring a friend who might not normally come to a meeting.
MEET NEW PEOPLE & LEARN NEW SKILLS
Pokémon Society 8-Bit Social, Meet and Battle* 6pm - 9pm 8-Bit Gaming Bar A social meet-up at 8-Bit gaming bar for everyone to meet the committee, have a few drinks and battle each other; whether it’s on Pokémon games or Smash Bros!
Conservative Society Current Affairs Discussion* fxu
6:30pm - 8pm Peter Lanyon, Seminar 3 Join our weekly discussion of current affairs. You can meet society members, engage in conversations and find out more about the activities we will be running over the coming term.
Netball Taster Sessions* csm
6:30pm - 8pm Penryn College TISA (Meet at Glasney Lodge at 6:15pm) A chance to come along to netball training at no cost. Everyone is welcome, whether you want to play competitively, keep fit or just meet new people and have fun! Wear sports clothes and bring some water with you.
First Aid Society Tremough Be the Difference* 7pm - 9pm DDM, Seminar H Come along to learn some essential first aid. We will be doing scenarios and activities to practise the skills you learn. (We will have cake too!).
Tuesday 19th
International Society Social and Games Night* fxu
7pm - 9pm Upper Stannary Interested to meet people from around the world? This event is just for you! Come join us for a great night with drinks and games!
Lacrosse Men’s Taster Session* csm
7:30pm - 9pm MUGA All welcome to try your hand at Lacrosse! All abilities welcome and all kit will be provided!
The Chorus Choir Rehearsal* 7:30pm - 9pm The Chapel Lecture Theatre Join us for a choir rehearsal.
Tuesday 19th
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU DID SOMETHING FOR THE FIRST TIME?
EcoSoc - Badger Surveying and Trapping* 9am - 4:30pm West Cornwall (Meet outside The Compass revolving doors) Surveying sites in Cornwall for signs of badgers, then digging in traps around setts for the ZSL’s Badger vaccination project. Email O.Furness@exeter.ac.uk to reserve a place (limited spaces).
The Falmouth Anchor Roleplay Newsroom Experience 10am - 11:30am The Exchange, Seminar Red A short session to give you the experience of what it’s like to work for the Falmouth Anchor near deadline date. In teams, you’ll be asked to design pages, come up with short stories for online and in print publishing as well as dealing with breaking news stories. £2 for the session
Wasters Halls Composting* 12pm Meet at The Allotments, Penryn Campus Join the team of wasters collecting food waste from Glasney Village to turn into lovely rich compost. Email daniel.perlaki@fxplus.ac.uk to find out more!
EcoSoc Campus Plant ID Training* 12:30pm - 1:30pm Meet outside The Compass revolving doors A wander round campus to improve ID skills used in first year bioscience field and lab module. Open to all! Email ot233@exeter.ac.uk for sign-ups.
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Kayak Club Harbour Paddles*
Jazz Harbour Give It A Go!*
1pm - 3pm Meet at Falmouth Harbour Come and join the kayak club for a chilled paddle in the beautiful Cornish waters.
4pm - 6pm The Chapel Lecture Theatre Come and have a play with the rest of the band and see if you like what we’re up to.
All equipment provided just come suitably dressed! For more details check our Facebook page by searching for FSKC.
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2pm - 4pm Falmouth Sports Club, Western Terrace A friendly session for all standards. A mixture of fun games, drills and matches. We can provide tennis rackets for those without. £2 for members £4 for non-members
Enactus Project Talk* 4pm - 5pm The Exchange, Seminar Red Come along and find out about our new project ‘Working with Vulnerable Women in the Local Community’ and how to build their confidence and give them business skills. Wednesday 20th
Please bring your own instrument.
Amnesty International Catch Up With Amnesty* fxu
4pm - 7pm Peter Lanyon, Seminar 8 Drop in session to talk about our upcoming campaigns and events. Find out how members can be involved in events and Amnesty’s aims for the next term. There will be nibbles and drinks provided.
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5pm - 7:30pm Penair School, Truro Come and have a go at hockey! We will be practising general hockey skills and game play. £2 for session. Please become a member of our Facebook page (CSM Ladies Hockey 2015/2016) to secure a space on our transport.
Hatha Yoga 5:30pm - 6:30pm King Charles’ Church Hall, Falmouth Relaxing, medatative Yoga. Come and give it a go! Suitable for all levels. £4 for members, £8 for non-members To book and for more details, email Falyogaandpilates@hotmail.com or call 07791872182
Viva Voce Taster Session* 6pm - 7:30pm The Chapel Lecture Theatre An opportunity to try out the university classical choir.
ACS Society Welcome Back Meal fxu
6pm - 8pm Peter Lanyon, Staff Room We are treating you to a delicious evening of socializing and food. We will be serving exquisite African and Caribbean food, and like with all our events, expect great music, banter and joyful people.
High Tea Society Games Night* tremough
6pm - 8pm The Exchange, Seminar Red Playing games related to High Tea such as ‘High Tea Bingo’, ‘Tea Bag Toss’ and ‘Sugar Cube Drop’.
Cheer Squad Cheerleading Taster Session* fxu
6pm - 9pm Performance Centre Studio TBC Get fit in a fun and exciting way with an opportunity to learn to stunt, dance, jump, tumble and much more with the FXU Fusion Cheerleaders. Sports wear and trainers must be worn to this session.
Free for members £3 for non-members
Wednesday 20th
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Harry Potter Society - Charms*
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6:30pm - 9pm DDM L Come get kitted out with your own wand, learn what patronus you can create and find out which animagious form you would take. And for our old hats, we have some new tricks to teach you too.
7:15pm - 9:30pm Helston Pool Pick ups start from The Moor at 7:15pm, The Sidings at 7:25pm and Penryn Campus at 7:30pm
Sci-Fi Club Best of 2015* fxu
7pm - 10pm The Exchange, Lecture Theatre We will be screening the best Sci-Fi film of 2015 as decided by our members. You can vote on the FXU Sci-Fi Club 2015-2016 Facebook page.
Swimming Club Swim Session
£2.60 for FLEXSI members £3.10 for non-members (£1 fuel contribution from all) Book online at fxu.org.uk
Tridents American Football - Taster Session* fxu
8pm - 9:30pm Penryn College STP Come and have a go at American football with the current team!
Tap Dancing Society Taster Session* fxu
9pm - 10pm Studio, Penryn Fitness Centre Free tap dancing lesson.
Wednesday 20th
Horse Riding Society Beginner Lesson fxu
Free Gym Entry (Off-Peak Hours)* 7am - 3pm Penryn Fitness Centre, Penryn Campus Free entry to the gym during off-peak hours.
EcoSoc Mammal Trapping* 7:30am - 9am Penryn Campus (Meet at The Lodge) Small Mammal Trapping session with EcoSoc, trying a new site towards the river at the bottom of Penryn Campus for the first trapping session of the year. Email O.Furness@exeter.ac.uk to reserve a place. Limited space, specify which morning you would like to attend.
9:30am - 11am Bosvathick Riding Stables (Meet at campus bus stop) A lesson for first time riders in friendly local stables. No experience necessary, if you’ve never sat on a horse before, this is your chance to see what it’s all about. £16.20 for session and £2 fuel contribution. Book via fxu.org.uk or pop into the FXU Office, only 4 spaces available.
EcoSoc Lizard Trip* 9:30am - 1pm Penryn Campus (Meet at The Exchange revolving doors) Going to the Lizard to look in Mediterranean Temporary Ponds for tadpoles/palmate newts/toads spawn. Email annagbm@aol.com to reserve a place (limited spaces) Good walking shoes, cameras and binoculars recommended.
IF YOU NEVER TRY ...
Resistance is Fertile Farmstall
Enactus Project Planning Training*
From 11:30am Outside FXU, Penryn Campus Every week the farmstall sells locally gorwn, seasonal, organic vegetables from both Penryn and Falmouth Campus.
4pm - 6pm Peter Lanyon, Seminar 9 Want to learn how to run a project? Or just manage your time better? Come along to gain new skills about project planning and implementation.
Email daniel.perlaki@fxplus.ac.uk to find out more!
Bee Soc - Chat and Meet Current Members* fxu
3pm - 5pm DDM, Seminar L Find out about what we offer as a society and enjoy tasty honey themed snacks.
Thursday 21st
Core Blast - Penryn Fitness Centre Class* 5pm - 5:30pm Studio, Penryn Fitness Centre, Penryn Campus Blast your core muscles with short intense exercises focussing on your abdominals and lower back!
... YOU’LL NEVER KNOW
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Netball Taster Sessions*
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6:30pm - 8pm Penryn College TISA (Meet at Glasney Lodge at 6:15pm)
9pm - 1am Cribbs (At The Moor) Take a break from Club I and head to Cribbs. As with all of our events, we promise amazing music: from grime to reggae, hip hop to afrobeats, and dance hall to RnB. See you on the dance floor.
A chance to come along to netball training at no cost. Everyone is welcome, whether you want to play competitively, keep fit or just meet new people and have fun! Please wear sports clothes and bring some water with you.
Ashtanga Yoga 8:30pm - 9:30pm Studio, Penryn Fitness Centre Great balance of Flow yoga and challenging postures. Suitable for all levels. Give it a go!
ACS - Welcome Back Social
Free for members £2 for non-members
Japanese Society - Sushi Making Tutorial tremough
Please see FXU website for an update regarding this event.
£4 for members, £8 for non-members To book and for more details, email Falyogaandpilates@hotmail.com or call 07791872182
Thursday 21st
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Orchestra - Rehearsal*
5pm - 7:30pm Studio L, Performance Centre Do you play an orchestral instrument and have wanted to join the orchestra? Come along for a free taster session. Bring your instrument to the session.
Pilates - (Virtual)* 7:45am - 8:45am Studio, Penryn Fitness Centre, Penryn Campus Follow a pilates workout class on the screen in The Fitness Centre on Penryn campus.
Horse Riding Society Western, Side Saddle and Bare Back Lesson fxu
12:15pm - 3pm Wheal Buller Riding Stables (Meet at Campus bus stop) Try a new style of riding in new saddles, or no saddle at all! Open to all advanced riders confident in canter. £16.20 for session + £2 fuel contribution. Only 6 spaces available (advanced riders only) Book via fxu.org.uk or pop into one of the FXU Offices.
Slackline Society Slacklining in The Stannary fxu
5pm - 8pm Lower Stannary We’ll put up a range of five slacklines to meet all abilities, the perfect environment to give this up and coming sport a go! £2 for the session
Badminton Free Social Session* csm
6pm - 7:30pm Penryn College The Badminton club will be running a free social session for all players of all abilities. We’ll be playing mini games and short matches - biscuits will be provided to keep energy levels up!
Conservative Future Meet your MP*
International Society Movie Night*
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5pm - 7:30pm Peter Lanyon, Seminar 3 Join us for an opportunity to meet and have a Q&A session with Sarah Newton, Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth. It’s a great opportunity to talk to Sarah as well as Society members and find out more about what we do.
6pm - 9pm Peter Lanyon, Lecture 5 Recharge yourself by joining us while we chill with free popcorn and a film.
Echelon Mission Behind Enemy Lines* fxu
Starts at 6pm Meet at The Exchange, Seminar Yellow The Echelon Spy Society needs your help to stop a super-weapon from getting into the wrong hands, by any means necessary. Dress in black stealth suits, equip yourself with Nerf guns and other gadgets, track down in-game informants, plan out your moves, go silent or go aggressive, shoot down bad guys, use teamwork, deceive and complete your objectives. If you think you’re spy enough for this campus mission, give it a go!
Cheer Squad Cheerleading Taster Session* fxu
6pm - 9pm Studio C, Performance Centre Get fit in a fun and exciting way with an opportunity to learn to stunt, dance, jump, tumble and much more with the FXU Fusion Cheerleaders. Sports wear and trainers must be worn to this session.
Pokémon Society Pokémon 4Ever Movie Showing* 6:30pm - 9pm The Exchange, Seminar Blue A viewing of the fourth Pokémon movie ‘Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the Forest’, with time after for a social and battling. Bring your 3DS’ and we’ll bring the pizza!. Friday 22nd
TRY SOMETHING NEW TODAY Basketball Club Training fxu
7pm - 9pm Falmouth School A variety of scrimmage, skills and drills, looking for enthusiastic basketball players to come and join us to keep fit and have fun. £2 for session
Swimming Club Swim Session
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Lacrosse - Training*
7:30pm - 9pm Penryn College STP (Meet at Glasney Lodge at 7:10pm) An opportunity to come and try lacrosse if you missed out on the Fresher’s taster sessions! All kit will be provided and all abilities welcome. A member of the committee will be at Glasney Lodge to walk down to Penryn College at 7.10pm.
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7:15pm - 9:30pm Helston Pool Pick ups start from The Moor at 7:15pm, The Sidings at 7:25pm and Penryn Campus at 7:30pm £2.60 for FLEXSI members £3.10 for non-members (£1 fuel contribution from all) Book online at fxu.org.uk
Friday 22nd
Penryn Fitness Centre Zumba Workout* 8:30pm - 9:30pm Studio, Penryn Fitness Centre, Penryn Campus Try out this fun filled dance inspired workout at The Fitness Centre on Penryn campus. £2.50 for session
Sailing Club Free Sailing Taster* fxu
10am - 4pm Cornwall Yacht Club (RCYC) Dinghy and yacht sailing all around Falmouth harbour and out into the bay. Please bring wet suits and wet weather clothing if you have them.
Quidditch Club Training Session* tremough
EcoSoc Mammal Trapping* 7:30am - 9am Penryn Campus (Meet at The Lodge) Small Mammal Trapping session with EcoSoc, trying a new site towards the river at the bottom of Penryn Campus for the first trapping session of the year. Email O.Furness@exeter.ac.uk to reserve a place. Limited space, specify which morning you would like to attend.
10:30am - 1pm Dracaena Centre All are welcome to join in with this quidditch training session and current members are encouraged to bring a buddy! Please wear sensible shoes.
Harry Potter Society - SPEW* tremough
3pm - 5pm Palacio Lounge, Falmouth Ever wanted to learn how to knit? Or maybe get back into the flow of things? Well, now you can! We’ll provide the wool, needles, hooks and basic instruction to get you going.
FLEXSI Eden Project Trip 10:30am - 4:30pm The Eden Project Join FLEXSI on their trip to the iconic Eden Project. To book email flexsi@fxplus.ac.uk or pop into the Penryn Fitness Centre and ask. The coach will depart and return to Penryn Campus. ÂŁ5.50 for coach. Ice skating is optional and payable by the individual.
DO SOMETHING TODAY THAT YOUR FUTURE SELF WILL THANK YOU FOR
Aim of the Scheme The ‘Day in the life of…’ scheme aims to provide students the opportunity to be paired up with staff from the University of Exeter, Falmouth University, FX Plus and FXU so as to gain a better understanding of each other’s day-to-day lives. Taking part in this scheme can help raise awareness and bring about positive change by developing further collaboration between all students and staff on our campuses.
How does it work? Students and staff will need to complete a short application form (available on the FXU website) and are paired as best possible on their interests. FXU will provide participants with guidance and support on the best ways to set up shadowing and get the best out of the experience. The applicants will shadow their partners for the equivalent of a full day; students can experience shadowing staff at high-level meetings and the day-to-day life of a manager, whilst staff get to experience attending lectures, club/ society activities and the other day-to-day aspects of a student’s life. Once completing the day, we encourage all participants to write/ film a blog on their experience – FXU are happy to help with this!
How to apply If you wish to apply, please complete the short form at www.fxu.org.uk
Keep an eye on www.fxu.org.uk/giveitago and our social media for any changes that may occur on the day. /FXUSportandSocs
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