NUSU Give It A Go Booklet (2011)

GIVE IT A GO

Come along to your Student Union and book in for an exciting year of new activities, Go on! Give it a GO!

How to book onto a session

While not every session requires you to

book in advance, we recommend that

you do to avoid disappointment if a

session becomes too full and we have

to turn you away!

Online

Go to www.nusu.co.uk/giag

for a full, up to date programme and

any new information. Also, make

friends with us on Facebook –

www.facebook.co.uk/giag.newcastle

or follow us on Twitter

www.twitter.com/GIAGNewcastle.

Email

Please email us at

[email protected]

to book your spaces. Please ensure

that you include details in your email of

which session you are interested in, for

how many people and all participants’

full names and ncl email addresses.

Activities Centre @ Students’

Union Building

Why not pop up to the first floor of

your shiny new building to the friendly

Activities Centre and come and see us

in person? Please bring cash money

for paid for events, as unfortunately we

do not have capability to accept card

payments.

Cancellations

Please note; purchasing of tickets

is subject to the GIAG refund and

cancellation policy. Please read out

T&Cs on the website, or ask in the

Activities Centre.

Give it a Go (GIAG) is a great way to try out fun activities in and around Newcastle! This booklet shows you all the activities planned for this first term, and should keep you fairly busy until Christmas! All sessions are open to ALL students, so you do not have to be a member of anything to get involved! Go on! Give it a Go!

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Indian Head Massage Friday 30th September, 12-5pm (20 minute sessions), FREE

Freshers Week proved a little too much for your weary head? Returning to Uni and the looming reading, essays and deadlines scaring you?! Relax with a FREE 20 minute Indian Head Massage courtesy of NUSU and Give it a Go. You will be massaged by a trained and qualified professional and no oils will be used, so take some time to enjoy and relax…

Wet n’ Wild

Friday 30th September, 1pm, FREE

Come and get soaked at the UK’s biggest and best waterpark! With some of the biggest and scariest water flumes in the country, come and have an exhilarating afternoon screaming your head off, followed by a relaxation in the lazy river…

Zumba

Friday 30th September, 3pm, FREE

The Brazilian dance craze that’s sweeping the nation! A fun and funky way to keep fit, Zumba’s Brazilian beats will have you shaking your ass like a crazy thing…

Building Tours

Saturday 1st October, from 9.30am, FREE

Come and get a guided tour from one of your knowledgeable officers on your shiny new Students’ Union building! It’s your Union, so learn how to get the most out of it! The tours start every 30 minutes from 9.30am, leaving from reception.

Circus Skills

Saturday 1st October, all day, FREE

Ever wanted to run away with the Circus? You might wanna learn a few basics to hide you well…come and learn how to juggle, poi dance, unicycle and more!

Bike Polo

Saturday 1st October, 1.30pm, FREE

Ever wanted to learn Polo but daddy couldn’t stretch to a horse?! Come and join in bike polo! Ran by the University’s polo club, this fun session takes place in West Jesmond park.

Surfing

Saturday 1st October, 1pm, £7

Fancy learning how to surf? With some of the best waves in the country, Tynemouth offers a great opportunity. Price includes all surfing gear and instruction (normally £30 each!) so grab this opportunity to catch some gnarly waves, dude…

Self Defence

Saturday 1st October, 3pm, FREE

Now, we’re not suggesting in such a lovely city as Newcastle you’d ever need this, but a basic knowledge of some self defence tactics is always a good idea. Come and arm yourself with some basic moves to keep yourself safe…

Scuba Diving

Sunday 2nd October, 12pm, £5

That’s right Scuba Diving. Join in with the Sub Aqua Club to learn the basics of driving and snorkelling in the City Pool. Price includes everything you need, just bring your swimming gear!

Castle Keep

Wednesday 5th October, 1pm, FREE

Come and visit the Castle that gave the city it’s name. This is a guided tour of the part ruined castle, that’s completely fascinating and rewarded with amazing views on the roof (with turrets!). A cultural must see.

SCAN – Rupert’s Wood Bushcraft

Friday 7th October, 10am-4pm, FREE

SCAN have access to our own woodland in Otterburn, Northumberland. We will be heading up there for the day to learn a range of bushcraft activities, a little conservation work and to just explore and enjoy the wood.Transport, equipment and food are all provided for free, you just need to bring enthusiasm ......... and suitable footwear.

Snowtubing

Wednesday 12th October, 1pm, £4

Similar to sledging, but faster, come and fly down a dry skip slope on a wet rubber dinghy. Sounds like a hell of a fun afternoon to me. Price includes transportation, all equipment and instruction.

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City Walking Tour, 11am,

FREE

Massage Sessions

12-5pm, FREE

Wet n’ Wild, 1pm, FREE

Zumba Class, 3pm, FREE

Building Tours, FREE

Circus Skills, FREE

Bike Polo, 1.30pm, FREE

Surfing, 1pm, £7

Self Defence, 3pm FREE

Scuba Diving, 12pm, £5

City Walking Tour, 5pm, FREE

Castle Keep 1pm, FREE

SCAN—Rupert’s Wood Bushcraft, 10am, FREE

Bollywood Dancing5pm, FREE

Snowtubing1pm, £4

Culture Challenge SCAN—Guerilla Gardening, 1pm, FREE

Paintballing9am, £5

Fellwalking8am, £5

Massage Sessions12-6pm, FREE

Quayside Ghost Walk4pm, FREE

Archery, 1pm , £4

SCAN—Guerilla Gardening, 1pm, FREE

Rifle Target Shooting1pm, £3

Karate,6.30pm, FREE

SCAN—Ruperts Wood Arts & Crafts Project, 10am, FREE

SCAN—Ruperts Wood Arts & Crafts Project, 10am, FREE

Go Ape11am, £10

Massage Training Course, 5pm, £9*

Baltic Trip –Turner Prize, 2pm, FREE

York Christmas Markets, 9am, £6

Massage Training Course, 5pm

Orienteering Session2pm, £4

Massage Training Course, 5pm

Newburn Park Tree Planting, 1pm, FREE

Culture Challenge

Ice Skating, 2pm£TBC

Week beginning . . . Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

26th September

3rd October

10th October

17th October

24th October

31st October

7th November

14th November

21st November

28th November

5th December

12th December

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Fellwalking – The Lake District

Sunday 23rd October, 8am-6pm, £3

Come and visit the beautiful Lake District with the Fellwalking Society! Students need to have ankle support boots, waterproof top (and preferably waterproof trousers, we can provide a few pairs from the store), a packed lunch and other warm clothing. We’ll be running a range of walks, from wee ones to a large round of the Coniston fells. This price includes transportation, some equipment and all instruction. Massage Sessions

Wednesday 26th October, 12-6pm (20 minute sessions), FREE

Come and enjoy a completely FREE massage-take your pick from reflexology, indian head or all over (clothed) massage to ease your mid term aches and pains…

SCAN Guerilla Gardening

Thursday 3rd November, 1pm – 4pm, FREE

The SCAN Guerrilla gardening group meet on a regular basis, doing environmental activities throughout the city centre. We have transformed many run down areas and are committed to the ongoing redevelopment of Exhibition, Brandling and Leazes Park. These activities are great for dipping in and out of, particularly for those of you with green fingers who like the outdoors! As always Transport and equipment are provided.

Rifle Target Shooting

Saturday 5th November, 1pm – 4pm, £3

This is your opportunity to learn how to shoot, get some target practice and learn how to aim a gun correctly. To take part in this, we need plenty of notice as you must be background checked, so the closing date for taking part is FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER. This price includes transportation, instruction and all equipment.

Karate

Wednesday 9th November, 6.30-8.30, FREE

Come and learn some basic Karate moves! No previous experience required and even if you’ve done karate before we welcome all styles and associations. Just come in comfortable clothing (eg. no jeans) and be prepared to take your shoes and socks off. We advise you to bring a bottled drink as well. We will be going to the North Terrace pub afterwards and would welcome you to join us!

SCAN Rupert’s Woods Arts & Crafts

Saturday 12th November, 10am-4.30pm, FREE SCAN have access to our own woodland in Otterburn, Northumberland. We will be heading up there for the day to learn about the wood and to do some arts and crafts activities using the natural resources that the woodland provides. Transport, equipment and food are all provided for free, and you don’t have to be a skilled artist, just come and have some fun!

Culture Challenge

Wednesday 19th October

Culture Challenge is a series of fun challenges for home and international students to work together to win prizes and have some fun! Last year the challenges included a Treasure Hunt, a Pub Quiz and a Murder Mystery night, and saw prizes including iPods, cash and vouchers for meals in the city! This year’s programme is still strictly under wraps, but look out for more information or email [email protected] to ask any questions…

SCAN Guerilla Gardening

Thursday 20th October, 1pm – 4pm, FREE

The SCAN Guerrilla gardening group meet on a regular basis, doing environmental activities throughout the city centre. We have transformed many run down areas and are committed to the ongoing redevelopment of Exhibition, Brandling and Leazes Park. These activities are great for dipping in and out of, particularly for those of you with green fingers who like the outdoors! As always Transport and equipment are provided.

Paintballing

Saturday 22nd October, 8.45am, £5

Missed your chance in Freshers Week? Come and join in a full days’ paintballing action! This price includes full day paintballing, paintballs, guns, and transportation both ways…

Quayside Ghost Walk

Monday 31st October, 4pm, FREE

It’s Halloween so come and hear some grisly tales of Newcastle and scare yourself silly! Learn stories of ghosts, witches, bodies fished from the river and murders on both sides of the Tyne, so learn some horrible history of your University city!

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Newburn Park Tree Planting

Wednesday 7th December, 1pm –4.30pm, FREE

SCAN regularly visit the park to team up with the Rangers Ken and Gillian to do whatever environmental tasks they need doing. In the past tasks have included tree planting, fence repair, pond clearing, working in the sensory garden. We even have our own little patch of land which we are responsible for which we call the ‘Scantation’. This is a great chance to get out into the middle of nowhere for a few hours, enjoy the peace and quiet, meet other students and to get your hands dirty.Transport and Equipment provided.

Culture Challenge

Saturday 10th December

Culture Challenge is a series of fun challenges for home and international students to work together to win prizes and have some fun! Last year the challenges included a Treasure Hunt, a Pub Quiz and a Murder Mystery night, and saw prizes including iPods, cash and vouchers for meals in the city! This year’s programme is still strictly under wraps, but look out for more information or email [email protected] to ask any questions…

Ice Skating

Wednesday 14th December, 2pm, £TBC

Come Ice Skating in Newcastle’s famous outdoor Ice Rink outside the Centre for Life and glide around the ice with the greatest of ease! (Or fall on your ass repeatedly, we won’t judge promise…)

Baltic Art Gallery – Turner Prize

Wednesday 23rd November, 1pm, FREE

Our very own nationally renowned modern art gallery has been selected to host the prestigious Turner Prize nominees, so why not come and check out the pinnacle of the

modern art world and pass your judgement?

York Christmas Markets

Saturday 26th November, 9am, £5

Come to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the UK when the famous Christmas markets are in town! Buy some trinkets for loved ones or just stuff your face full of lovely festive treats and eats! Your £5 is for your transport to and from York, and the day is yours to explore this historic city.

Orienteering

Wednesday 30th November, 1pm, £4

Come and challenge yourself in this fun thought sport, which involves map orientation, to navigate your way round the course in the quickest time. This is a fun day out, and your £4 includes transport and the afternoon’s orienteering.

Archery

Wednesday 2nd November, 1pm, £4

Fancy yourself as a bit of a Robin Hood figure? Want to learn a cool olde English skill? Come and join in this fun archery session with full instruction- no need to have ever done this before! Price includes transport, instruction and all equipment.

Culture Challenge

Wednesday 16th November

Culture Challenge is a series of fun challenges for home and international students to work together to win prizes and have some fun! Last year the challenges included a Treasure Hunt, a Pub Quiz and a Murder Mystery night, and saw prizes including iPods, cash and vouchers for meals in the city! This year’s programme is still strictly under wraps, but look out for more information or email [email protected] to ask any questions…

Go Ape!

Friday 18th November, 1pm, £10

Go Ape is a high ropes course that lets you go flying through the Northumberland forests in an exhilarating and scary afternoon out! Price includes transportation, all equipment and entry, and places are extremely limited.Book now to avoid disapointment!

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Massage Training Sessions

Tuesday 22nd November, 2 hour sessions, 5pm-7pm, for THREE weeks, £9

Come and join this 2 hour long, 3 week training course to teach you basic massage skills for you to apply to yourself or people around you! Best to probably bring loved ones and needy housemates with you to this one or your skills will be in demand for years to come! A great opportunity to learn from a trained professional…

GIVE IT A GO

For more information about any of these events please get in touch;

Join us on Facebook; GIAG NewcastleOnline; www.nusu.co.uk/giagCall us; 0191 239 3919Email; [email protected]

Visit Us; Activities Centre, 1st Floor, Student Union BuildingGo on! Give it a Go!

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