Bar and Catering News

Bar News Tannyth Morley, Bar Steward

Cuth’s Bar Staff 2021-22

This year has been an interesting one, navigating the transition out of Covid measures and a return to normal service for the first time in two years with all but two of our previous staff graduating and introducing an entirely new bar team. It hasn’t been without its difficulties, from being unable to stock green VKs in Fresher’s Week (the mainstay of Cuth’s Bar) due to supply chain issues, to numerous equipment breaking at once thanks to not having been used for two years! However, I think it’s safe to say that our fabulous bar team have pulled through and have been able to provide some very needed pints (or Frogs) after two years stuck inside.

There have been plenty of changes around the bar this year, most notably the new floor (which definitely took some getting used to), and of course our exciting new beer selection – who’d have thought anything could stem the flow of the Frog, but Madri seems to be giving it a run for its money!

It has been a great year for Cuth’s events in the bar, seeing the very successful return of the Feast of St.Cuthbert in February; showcasing excellent live music with Cuth’s Live events; and plenty of karaoke nights! Next on the agenda is Cuth’s Day, returning to 12 South Bailey for the first time since my first year. I’m so excited for the current students who have never experienced a proper Cuth’s Day to finally see what all the fuss is about. Let’s just hope it doesn’t rain!

We’re looking forward to next year, as the new building is completed down at Parson’s Field, to revitalising Brooks Bar with many more events such as our popular pub quizzes. And there are plans in motion for some exciting new renovations to the Bailey Bar… watch this space!

Catering Team Update

Haley Carr Food and Beverage Services Manager

This past year for the Front of House Catering team has been a roller coaster.

After spending the two previous years in lockdown, on furlough or working through Covid with restrictions in place it has been great being having some normality back in the dining hall. Now that restrictions have eased we have been able to get to know the students much better without having to talk through masks and screens.

We had fun decorating the hall for Halloween as well as having our very own pumpkin carving competition for the students. We had the honour of hosting a special lunch for Cuth’s Alumni Charlotte Riley. Our very own Sindy Studham finally became Mrs Ward after two years of postponing due to Covid. There has also been a restructure within the kitchen team which means we will be saying goodbye to Donna and Paul. They will be a huge miss at Cuth’s and we would like to wish them all the best in their new locations. To finish off we would like to say thank you to our first year students. It has been an absolute pleasure looking after you. Even with all the problems we have had with the dishwasher they have been understanding with the situation. Haley Carr.