AUSA Societies - Give it a Go Guide 2009-10

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ULTIMATE FRISBEE

3pmKING’S PLAYING FIELD | FREEStraight after freshers sports fayre, on grass at Kingsplaying ultimate frisbee, open to all uni membersclub members will be playing too to help teach the basicsa great opportunity to see what this fast, athletic, non-contact team sport is all about, more than a dog and a piece of plastic on the beach!

DEBATER - BALLOON DEBATE AND ALUMNI DEBATE

7pm - 9pmOld Senate Room | FREEWine and fun on Tuesday evening as we fight it out to discover which is Scotland’s best city and find out more about glorious Aberdeen. On Thursday we will hear if a women’s place is in the home from some experienced Aberdeen Debaters with a wine reception.Contact: [email protected]: www.abdn.ac.uk/debater

GIVE IT A GO FOR MEN’S FOOTBALL

1.30pmSeaton Park | FREEThe men’s football club will be holding trials for all 4 teams in every playing position. We have 4 teams playing in BUCS and 3 of those teams play in Aberdeenshire Amateur Football. We have team nights throughout the year as well as Christmas and End-of-Season Dinners.

AU ELECTRO PROPAGANDA SOCIETY

9pm - 2amKorova Klub, Bridge Street | TBCStudent! An ultimate university experience is on your doorstep. Looking for something to blow your clothes off? Look no further! Electro Propaganda Society, winner of Recognition Award 2008/2009 in its first year of operation, will spice up your week with a night worth remembering, very surreal atmosphere and special guest performers.Contact: [email protected]

Give it a Go - At a Glance GuideDate Time Society/Event Location Price

TUES 22/09 3PM ULTIMATE FRISBEE KING’S PLAYING FIELD FREE

7PM - 9PM DEBATER - BALLOON DEBATE AND ALUMNI DEBATE OLD SENATE ROOM FREE

WED 23/09 1.30PM GIVE IT A GO FOR MEN’S FOOTBALL SEATON PARK FREE

9PM - 2AM AU ELECTRO PROPAGANDA SOCIETY KOROVA KLUB, BRIDGE STREET TBC

THURS 24/09 12PM - 3PM ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY LAW MOOTING SOCIETY VENUE TBC FREE

3PM - 5PM CENTRE STAGE - DRAMA WORKSHOP ZESTE @ CROMBIE FREE

5PM - 7PM ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY TABLE TENNIS CLUB TRIAL SESSION ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE - SPORTS STUDIO FREE

7PM - 8.30PM ABERDEEN REVELATION ROCK-GOSPEL CHOIR - ABREV TASTER SESSION MACROBERT 055 FREE

7PM ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CREATIVE WRITING SOCIETY - GIVE IT A GO FOR YOU THE RED LION, SPITAL FREE

FRI 25/09 11AM - 5PM PAINTBALL SOCIETY - INDOOR PAINTBALLING! HILLHEAD GAMES HALL £5pp

2PM - 3PM ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY DANCE SOCIETY - TASTER SESSION MACROBERT 613/614 FREE

3PM - 5PM ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY SCOTTISH DANCE SOCIETY - SCOTTISH DANCE TASTER WORKSHOP

ZESTE @ CROMBIE FREE

7PM - 9PM ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION - EQUIP - “LIFE WITH JESUS: BETTER?”

THE MISSION, DUNBAR STREET FREE

8PM - 11PM AUSA CELTIC SOCIETY - CELTIC GIVE IT A GO SESSION THE BLUE LAMP, GALLOWGATE FREE

SAT 26/09 1PM - 5PM TREADING THE BOARDS MUSICAL SOCIETY - TASTER ARTS LECTURE THEATRE FREE

3PM - 5PM UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN LIBERAL DEMOCRATS - POLITICS AND THE PUB THE BOBBIN, KING STREET FREE

7PM - 11.30PM ABERDEEN STUDENTS’ CHARITIES CAMPAIGN - FRESHERS’ FLING THE PRIORY, BELMONT STREET £6

SUN 27/09 1PM/8.30PM UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY - COME & SING FRESHERS’ CONCERT

KCG8 (REHEARSALS) KING’S COLLEGE CHAPEL (CONCERT) FREE

3PM S.W.A.G - WILDLIFE WALK TO DONMOUTH BEACH & BBQ MEET OUTSIDE HILLHEAD CENTRAL BUILDING FREE

7.30PM CATHOLIC SOCIETY - WELCOME BBQ CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY, HIGH ST. DONATIONS WLECOME

MON 28/09 7PM INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY - INTRODUCTION NK6 FREE

5PM - 7PM JUGGLING SOCIETY - JUGGLING REGENT LECTURE THEATRE FREE

6PM - 8PM POLITICS & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SOCIETY - INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF POLITICS & IR AND YOUR SOCIETY

NK1 FREE

7.30PM - 9.30PM FIRST AID SOCIETY - FIRST AID TRAINING OLD SENATE ROOM FREE

9PM - 10.30PM ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY KARATE CLUB - GIVE IT A GO TRY OUTS ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE - STUDIO FREE

TUES 29/09 5PM - 7PM RUSSIAN SPEAKING SOCIETY - TRADITIONAL RUSSIAN GAMES TBC £3 MEMBERSHIP

7PM - 9.30PM ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CONCERT BAND - FIRST REHEARSAL! MARISCHAL COLLEGE £7.5O MEMBERSHIP

8.30PM ABERDEEN UNI CANOE CLUB KING’S PAVILION POOL FREE

WED 30/09 8PM - 10PM SUB AQUA CLUB - TRY DIVE KING’S PAVILION POOL FREE

8.30PM - 10.30PM ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY KARATE CLUB - GIVE IT A GO TRY OUTS ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE -STUDIO FREE

THUR 1/10 7.30PM - 10.30PM STUDENT SCOUTS AND GUIDES - CAMPFIRE WITH GAMES TBC - SEE WEBSITE FREE

8PM - 10PM SUB AQUA CLUB - TRY DIVE KING’S PAVILION POOL FREE

FRI 2/10 7.30PM - 9PM TAEKWON-DO CLUB - TAEKWON-DO ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE - STUDIO FREE

SAT 3/10 9AM - 6PM ABERDEEN STUDENTS’ CHARITIES CAMPAIGN - LE TOUR D’ABERDEEN DUTHIE PARK TO BANCHORY FREE

7.30PM ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY LAW SOCIETY - FIRST YEAR CHEESE & WINE NIGHT JP’S UNIVERSITY BAR & GRILL, LITTLEJOHN STREET FREE with membership

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ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CREATIVE WRITING SOCIETY - THE CREATIVE WRITING SOCIETY’S COMMITTEE GIVE IT A GO FOR YOU

7pmTHE RED LION, SPITAL | FREEWe provide a platform for writers to share their work with each other, and anybody who is interested. Every week we produce a new booklet of members’ work. The authors read their pieces for feedback and then we all enjoy a good pint. Tonight, the committee open themselves to scrutiny. Contact: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=68588022409

PAINTBALL SOCIETY - INDOOR PAINTBALLING!

11am - 5pmHILLHEAD GAMES HALL | £5 per personA 6 hour drop-in session with 1 hour slots allowing you to play paintball indoors! Sure to be great banter so bring your flatmates along and play against them for prizes!Contact: [email protected]: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src350

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY DANCE SOCIETY - AUDS TASTER SESSION

2pm - 3pmMACROBERT 614/613 | FREEShowcasing a collection from the end of year performance, we then invite you to Give It a Go at one of our taster sessions covering a variety of traditional and new dance styles.Contact: [email protected]: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src407/home.htm

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ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY SCOTTISH DANCE SOCIETY - SCOTTISH DANCE TASTER WORKSHOP

3pm - 5pmZESTE @ CROMBIE | FREEYour chance to come and see what we’re all about, Scottish dance in all its forms. We’ll get you all up and trying out some of the traditional ceilidh dances you’ll find at any ceilidh you’ll ever go to. Bring comfy shoes and as much energy as you can spare.Contact: [email protected]: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src205

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY LAW MOOTING SOCIETY

12pm - 3pmVENUE TBC | FREEThe Aberdeen Law Mooting Society are here to guide you guys to the practical side of your Law Degree.! Whatever kind of knowledge you have about mooting (if any…) come along and see what awaits your time in law school! Contact: [email protected]

CENTRE STAGE - DRAMA WORKSHOP

3pm - 5pmZESTE @ CROMBIE | FREEA taster of the workshops Centre Stage run every week, and your first chance to get involved in some drama with us. Come along and show us what you can do or, if you’re new to drama, come along and get shown how to do it.Contact: [email protected]: www.abdn.ac.uk/~src244/main.htm

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY TABLE TENNIS CLUB TRIAL SESSION

5pm - 7pmABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE - SPORTS STUDIO | FREEApart from being a very social group, we can boast of having optimal training conditions, including, top of the range competition class tables and even a ball machine, for a very effective and professional training. This enables us to cater for players of all levels, from the beginner, to players of the highest competitive classes. Come and check us out, have a little game, and maybe join us for a drink afterwards. Hope to see you..Contact: [email protected]: www.abdn.ac.uk/sportsclubs/tabletennis/

ABERDEEN REVELATION ROCK-GOSPEL CHOIR - ABREV TASTER SESSION

7pm - 8.30pmMacRobert Building, room 055 | FREEIn our Taster Session we will learn a new song and have a chilled and relaxed rehearsal with a social event afterwards. Rev welcomes everyone, regardless of ability and there are no auditions to join us either. Our aim is to create an environment where friendships can be built and hidden abilities drawn out. Revelation is more than just a choir! We hope to see you there :)Contact: [email protected]: www.freewebs.com/abrev/

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CATHOLIC SOCIETY - WELCOME BBQ

7.30pm (after 6.30pm Mass in King’s College Chapel) - 10pmCATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY, HIGH STREET | DONATIONS WELCOMEA chance for potential members of the society to be introduced to the society and the wider Catholic community at the university over the ever popular traditional barbeque. Contact: [email protected]: www.topcath.com

S.W.A.G. (STUDENT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION OF GRAMPIAN) - WILDLIFE WALK TO DONMOUTH BEACH AND BBQ ON THE BEACH

3pmDONMOUTH (MEET OUTSIDE HILLHEAD CENTRAL BUILDING) | FREEThere is so much wildlife round Hillhead, everything from Deer to Dolphins can be seen within 10mins of the halls! Come for the beach walk to see what we can find and learn more about what SWAGs got planned for the rest of the yearContact: [email protected]: www.swaggers.org.uk

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY - COME & SING FRESHERS’ CONCERT

1.30 PM (REHEARSALS) , 8.30 PM (CONCERT)KCG8 (REHEARSALS) / KINGS COLLEGE CHAPEL (PERFORMANCE) | FREE TO TAKE PART, AUDIENCE DONATIONS ON DOOR We want YOU to join our singing chorus for this one day Freshers event! We will be rehearsing chorus songs in the afternoon and perform the concert in the evening. Music will be provided, just bring water, a pencil, and enthusiasm!Contact: [email protected]: www.gilbertandsullivansociety.co.uk

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ABERDEEN STUDENTS’ CHARITIES CAMPAIGN - FRESHERS’ FLING

7pm - 11.30pmTHE PRIORY, BELMONT STREET | £6 (NOT INCLUDED IN FRESHERS’ ENTS WRISTBANDS)Who says you have to wait until the end of something to celebrate in style? The Freshers’ Fling is the ball to start all balls. Celebrate in style to say farewell to an amazing Freshers’ Week, party with your friends and start the year with a bang!Contact: [email protected]: www.ausa.org.uk and click on Charities Campaign

AUSA CELTIC SOC - CELTIC GIVE IT A GO SESSION

8pm - 11pm THE BLUE LAMP, GALLOWGATE | FREECome and have a brief taste of a Celtic music session. Whether you’re a pro on the fiddle or an amateur on the tin whistle or like to listen come along for a good time!Contact: [email protected]: find us on Facebook

TREADING THE BOARDS MUSICAL SOCIETY - TREADING THE BOARDS TASTER

1pm - 5pmARTS LECTURE THEATRE | FREETreading the Boards Musical Society wants YOU! Students and non students are welcomed for a taster of what promises to culminate in a show-stopping show-week in early 2010. There’ll be singing, dancing and no doubt some drama queens to keep you entertained. So what are you waiting for!? Contact: [email protected]: www.bebo.com/ttbweb OR www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php gid=81210592043&ref=ts

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN LIBERAL DEMOCRATS - POLITICS AND THE PUB

3pm - 5pmTHE BOBBIN | FREEJoin the Liberal Democrats for a pub lunch in The Bobbin (King Street) at 3pm to talk about politics, the society and liberal values. Contact: [email protected]: uoalibdems.blogspot.com

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN UNION - EQUIP - “LIFE WITH JESUS: BETTER?”

7pm - 9pmTHE MISSION, DUNBAR STREET | FREE‘Equip’ is an opportunity for Christians from the university to meet and encourage one another, learn from scripture, to pray and to worship God in song. Our first meeting will be a conclusion to Fresher’s Week’s events and a chance for all to find out what life Jesus offers us. Everyone welcomeContact:[email protected]: www.aucu.org

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RUSSIAN SPEAKING SOCIETY - TRADITIONAL RUSSIAN GAMES

5pm - 7pmVENUE TO BE CONFIRMED | £3 (membership)Come along and learn what life is like on the other side of the globe. We will teach you games that Russians play in their free time and there will be a chance to enjoy tea and cakes. Do not pass up this opportunity to meet a new Russian-speaking friend!Contact: [email protected]: Group on Facebook Aberdeen University Russian- Speaking Society

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY CONCERT BAND - FIRST REHEARSAL!

7pm - 9.30pmMARISCHAL COLLEGE | Membership is £7.50 per semester if you decide to stay! Our first rehearsal of the term! There are no auditions so please come along and give us a go, you’re all are welcome and there’s no obligation to stay. Besides, it’s certainly much better than letting your instrument gather dust in a corner of your room!Contact: [email protected] Web: www.abdn.ac.uk/central/students/societies/aucb/index.html

ABERDEEN UNI CANOE CLUB

8.30pmKing’s Pavilion Pool | FREEAUCC would like you to try our amazing club - for free!! You are invited to attend the club pool sessions in the king’s Pavilion pool on Tuesday 29th September, Friday 2nd, Tuesday 6th and Friday 9th October from 8.30 - 10pm. Bring swimwear with you and you will be hooked forever!!

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY KARATE CLUB - GIVE IT A GO TRY OUTS

9pm - 10.30pmAberdeen Sports Village - Studio | FREEAUKC is a shotokan karate club that welcomes ALL grades, even beginners, and all styles to come train with us. Sessions will not only be a great source of exercise, but the club will also grade twice a year and enter several competitions. Each session will contain a mix of basics, kata and kumite. AUKC is also a friendly welcoming club that will hold several social events throughout the year.Contact: [email protected]

REMEMBER - REFRESHERS’ FAYRE 10am - 3pm - THURSDAY 5th FEBRUARY @ ELPHINSTONE HALL!

CLASS REP INFORMATION SESSION - THURS 5th FEB @ 5PM - NK6 - [email protected] for more!

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY - INTRODUCTION

7PM (FOR MEMBERSHIP COLLECTION) 7:30PM STARTNK6 | FREEA chance to learn what our society of foreigners is all about! Also a chance to get involved in the largest, busiest and best society around!Contact: [email protected]: www.intersoc.co.uk

JUGGLING SOCIETY - JUGGLING

5pm - 7pmREGENT LECTURE THEATRE | FREEWe welcome jugglers of all levels. Even if you have never juggled before, feel free to join us. We will teach you some of the basics, while having a laugh. Our events accommodate everybody, regardless of skill. Find our stall at the Fresher’s Fayre and speak to us for more information. We are a friendly bunch, so no need to be shy. Contact: [email protected]: check the AU Juggling Society facebook group

POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SOCIETY - INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF POLITICS & IR AND YOUR SOCIETY

6pm - 8pmNK1 | FREEMeeting to set out our plans and aims for 2009/10 and to introduce you to the University’s Department of Politics and International Relations. Come meet us and as many people as possible from your area of studies. Anyone who takes a general interest in PIR is more than welcome to join us. Contact: [email protected]: Facebook group: AUSA Politics and International Relations SocietyAnd also check the University of Aberdeen Politics and International Relations webpage www.abdn.ac.uk/pir/

CLASS REP INFORMATION SESSION - THURS 5th FEB @ 5PM - NK6 - [email protected] for more!

FIRST AID SOCIETY - FIRST AID TRAINING

7.30PM - 9.30PMOLD SENATE ROOM | FREEAn opportunity to learn some life-saving skills, this evening you’ll have the chance to learn the recovery position and some other first aid techniques. All training is given by experienced British Red Cross trainers. Come along and meet the team.Contact: [email protected]: check the AU Juggling Society facebook group

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ABERDEEN STUDENTS’ CHARITIES CAMPAIGN - LE TOUR D’ABERDEEN7pm - 9am 9am - 6pmDUTHIE PARK TO BANCHORY | Sponsored event, raise as much as you can. Sponsored bike ride from Duthie Park to Banchory and back. Raise money for charity and get fit at the same time. It is brilliant fun and a great day out, so all you have to worry about is the weather.Contact: [email protected]: www.ausa.org.uk and click on Charities Campaign

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TAEKWON-DO CLUB - TAEKWON-DO

7.30pm - 9.00pmAberdeen Sports Village - Sports Hall | FREEYour first two weeks of training are free, so you have plenty of time to train with our experienced black-belts without commitment. Make sure you stop by our stand at the Sports Fayre and enter our competition! We will also be happy to answer any questions you may have. Wear comfortable clothing that allow for plenty of space to move and bring some water.Contact: [email protected]: www.autkd.net

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY LAW SOCIETY - FIRST YEAR CHEESE & WINE NIGHT

7.30pmJP’S UNIVERSITY BAR & GRILL, LITTLEJOHN STREET | FREE (with membership)AULS provides members with complimentary wine for the duration of the night! This event allows all new members to socialise with their new classmates and the Society, with AULS provide free entry to the place to be for Freshers, JP’s University Bar & Grill! This is an unmissable night!Contact: [email protected]: www.AULS.co.uk

MEDICAL HUMANITIES ASSOCIATION

8pm - 11pmVENUE - see website | free to members, otherwise £1One night opportunity to join in the fun, what ever you do! See a preview of Aberdeen’s funniest Parody band the ‘Pseudolytes’ and see traditional Highland Dancing!! Come and play an instrument or sing a song, meet lots of new friends and have a great night out!!Contact: [email protected]: http://mha-aberdeen.thruhere.net/

SUB-AQUA CLUB - TRY DIVE

8pm - 10pmKing’s Pool | FREEOur try dive evenings are a brilliant chance to start your journey into the underwater world! For just five pound we take you into the pool with all our equipment and give you a taste of what its like being a diver, I promise you once you have tried it you will never go back! After a quick briefing about the club and everything we do one of our friendly instructors will take you step by step into your first diving experience and afterwards we hope you will join us for a debrief in the pub where you can meet all our very socially active members! To book your place on a try dive now contact our Training Officer Aaron who will happily arrange it all for you! (ALSO SESSION ON THURSDAY 1ST OCT - SAME TIME, SAME PLACE)Contact: [email protected]

STUDENT SCOUTS AND GUIDES - CAMPFIRE WITH GAMES

7.30pm - 10.30pmVENUE - see website | FREECome along and learn what life is like on the other side of the globe. We will teach you games that Russians play in their free time and there will be a chance to enjoy tea and cakes. Do not pass up this opportunity to meet a new Russian-speaking friend!Contact: [email protected] Web: aussags.tangyorange.co.uk

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY KARATE CLUB - GIVE IT A GO TRY OUTS

9pmAberdeen Sports Village - Studio/Sky Studio | FREEAUKC is a shotokan karate club that welcomes ALL grades, even beginners, and all styles to come train with us. Sessions will not only be a great source of exercise, but the club will also grade twice a year and enter several competitions. Each session will contain a mix of basics, kata and kumite. AUKC is also a friendly welcoming club that will hold several social events throughout the year.Contact: [email protected]

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