YOUR ACCOMMODATION
Ta-ra to Tapton! (sniff) The rumours are true - Tapton Hall of Residence is closing We know most of you will be saying goodbye to your accommodation when you move out, but for Tapton we’re afraid it’s goodbye forever! Yes, the rumours are true, Tapton Hall of Residence is closing (sniff)! Since the sixties, Tapton has been loved by all who’ve had the pleasure of living there and we’ll certainly be sad to see it close its doors. The University’s last traditional Hall of Residence has always been known for its fantastic atmosphere and friendly lifestyle and Tapton’s Barmy Army will continue to fight to uphold its memory!
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All you current Taptonites have had the glorious privilege of being the final Tapton residents, so savour your last few months because it won’t be available for students next year! Of course there’s still loads of accommodation available in Endcliffe and Ranmoor if you fancy another year in University accommodation. Taptonites will get their chance to bid farewell to this historic hall at the final ever T’Oscars on 15 May. Congratulations to Tapton Bar Team Leader Craig Maltby who won “Team Leader of the Year 2010” in the annual ACS People’s Awards!
The end is in sight!
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Now that your year in University accommodation is coming to end, you’re probably wondering how on earth you’re going to manage to move everything you have accumulated since Freshers Week. Unless you’re staying in your room over the vacation period, you may be starting to look at having a clear out to make the move over summer more bearable. Before you throw everything out, remember the ‘Bring it don’t bin it’ campaign is after your duvets, cutlery, tinned food, unopened toiletries, and clothing. Moving in and out of accommodation is about
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more than just packing. Now that you’re planning for the summer, you’ll probably appreciate getting your full deposit back more than ever, as beach holidays and festivals can be a strain on your loan. It’s therefore important that you leave your property as you found it. This includes giving it a really good clean (as you can be charged if someone else has to be brought in to do the job). It’s also worth taking photos to keep a record of the condition your accommodation has been left in. For more information on moving in and out, check out the Smart Move campaign
which has lots of helpful advice and tips. Your Union also has plenty going on, including Welfare Committee’s responsible drinking campaign. Look out for the committee’s drinking diaries which they’ve agreed to complete in order to illustrate the benefits of drinking responsibly. As of July, you’ll have a new officer team (your Welfare Officer will be Nikki Bowater), however until then please do get in touch (jenni.hastings@ shef.ac.uk). Jenni Hastings Welfare Officer
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