Corporate Responsibility Devonshire Hall Research Conference 2018 10th - 12th September 2018

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To view this on Google Maps please visit We are delighted to welcome you to Devonshire Hall and wish you a pleasant and enjoyable stay. Please take the time to read the below link or click on the map to the the guest information found in this booklet and feel free to visit Reception where we will be pleased to offer more local area right if you are reading this document information, maps and tourist information leaflets as well as personal recommendations but would ask that you. online. Should you require any assistance during your stay, please contact Sue Tattersall on 0113 343 5006 or email https://goo.gl/Pc2J1P [email protected] You can contact Devonshire Hall by telephone on 0113 275 1265 or by email at devonshirehall@.ac.uk If staff are away from reception or you require assistance out of normal office hours, can contact the staff on duty staff are on the Hall of Residence Mobile +44 (0)7810852160 or +44 (0)7810852151. On your day of departure, check out time is by 10:00am. Please return your keys to reception where our staff will be pleased to help you on your journey with directions or by booking a taxi. If you wish to check out outside of office opening hours please post your key through the reception post box. We hope that you enjoy your stay here at Devonshire Hall and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

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Live Leeds like a Local – Places to Visit History & Local Area How Are We Doing?

As denizens of the City of Leeds for Épernay, where champagne flows by the Devonshire Hall is named after Victor Please give us two minutes of your time in excess of a century between us, Nebuchadnezzar. Cavendish, the 9th Duke of Devonshire, and let us know how your experience was the MEETinLEEDS team is as well who held the position of Chancellor at today, good or bad – it’s the best way for But what better way to enjoy a flagon acquainted with the “Jewel on the the University of Leeds from 1909 to us to improve our service to you. Thanks! of the local brew than in Leeds’ oldest Aire” as any Leodiensian. We thought 1938. pub: the ubiquitous Whitelock’s Ale we could make the most of our hard House. Situated in Turks Head Yard (the The site was the first purpose built Hall earned knowledge by sharing some of original name of the establishment until of Residence for the students of the our favourite places to visit in Leeds with 1867 when John Lupton Whitelock put University of Leeds in 1930. you, our lucky reader. his name to the licence and above the The name of Devonshire Hall had If you are new to the city or need some bar) the dark wood and leather décor is The Refectory previously been held by the old Wesleyan inspiration you could do worse than try highlighted by the multitude of mirrors Yes, it is one of our venues. Yes, we are College on Lane and after one (or all!) of our suggestions. However, and polished brass, illuminated by slightly biased. Yes, we do realise that its lease expired a new site was found the list is not exhaustive, so feel free to stained glass windows through which the everyone who is anyone knows “Who” in Cumberland Road which included explore and enjoy the vibrant home of milky light from the alley seeps in. played there for their seminal “Live at the Regent Court Residential Hotel the Loiner. If Whitelock’s makes us come over all Leeds” album. But when you are privy to and grounds which was purchased for poetic, it is because it was a favourite a piece of local history you are entitled £20,000 in 1927. haunt of the poet John Betjemen, who to shout about it. So we do. Local architects, J.C. Procter and F.L. described it as “the Leeds equivalent Just walking around the Refectory you Charlton designed the new hall in the Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire of Fleet Street’s Old Cheshire Cheese can take in the history, the placards on grounds with features in common with a and far less self-conscious, and does the wall recalling historic moments that Tudor monastic building. ten minute walk from Devonshire Hall. Simply scan the QR code above or visit a roaring trade. It is the very heart of occurred within the confines of the main The local Post Office can also be located our website at: Leeds.” It has changed very little since Once the new site was completed 140 at the Arndale centre offering a range of catering outlet at the University. Every meetinleeds.co.uk/feedback Betjeman’s stint propping up the bar day on my way to work I am greeted students and a warden transferred from mail services and stationery. and is all the better for it. the site on Headingley Lane to the new by the grimace of Ian Dury; waltz past Nearest cash machines are located in Elton John; rub shoulders with Brian site on Cumberland Road in 1930, today Devonshire Hall accommodates Headingley along with Yorkshire Bank, Ferry. Anyone and everyone are welcome TSB Bank and HSBC Branches. Keep Up With MEETinLEEDS! Marks & Spencer Penny Bazaar Leeds has always been a bastion of to visit the Refectory and soak up the approximately 590 students. shopping in the north. The Victoria atmosphere while tucking into some of Headingley has a nightlife that is an Michael Marks arrived in Leeds as a Devonshire Hall is located on Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Belarusian refugee, selling goods for a Quarter is impressive not only for the the delicious food on offer. Cumberland Road, which is just off exciting and vibrant offering a host amount of designer shops making their of trendy bars including The Arc, The Facebook at the links below. penny on the in No visit to Leeds is complete without Road and approximately 2 miles out of London debuts but also for the Box, and Trio are all are conveniently @meetinleeds 1884. By 1998, the Marks & Spencer closing your eyes in front of the stage from Leeds city centre, in the heart of striking architecture. Built around scattered across Headingley– all of Company became the first British area of the Refectory. With the right Headingley town centre. 1900, designed by a theatre architect, which are completely geared up for /meetinleeds retailer to make a pre-tax profit of over ears the clang of chords that open the Burmantofts Pottery exterior is The Oxbridge style building is located people seeking a good night outside of £1 billion, employing 82,000 people in “Substitute” will resonate around the painstakingly detailed in a way that is oft within a short walking distance of a the city centre. Trio focuses on quality You can also get our latest news, special 2013. columns. neglected in new constructions. range of shops, bars and coffee bars, food and cocktails, The Box has more of offers and compeitions by subscribing to In March 2013 Marks & Spencer City Varieties hairdressers and mini-supermarkets a sports bar vibe and screens most major our newsletter at: went back to where it all began and However, on 21 March 2013 Trinity (including Sainsbury’s and Wilkinsons). fixtures, whilst The Arc is more suitable meetinleeds.co.uk/subscribe re-opened the Penny Bazaar on Leeds Leeds opened, with a roof design that Leeds City Varieties may be well known The Majority of these shops can be for those fancying a little boogie. Kirkgate Market, selling memorabilia mimics the glass panelled roof of the to our, ahem, older readers who enjoyed located within the Arndale centre a short and selected product lines (though, Victoria Quarter while simultaneously music hall and saw “The Good Old unfortunately, not for a penny). blowing it out of the water with its Days” between 1953 and 1983 on the sheer scale. The dome consists of BBC. After a major refurbishment in Visit the store and get a sense of the About Us 1902 panels over an area of 40,000 2009, the theatre reopened in 2011 history that surrounds this British square feet and is large enough to fit with the link to the excellent White Swan institution, and while you are there you the former centre of Leeds trade, the Inn re-established, making it a perfect Devonshire Hall - original architect’s drawing MEETinLEEDS is the conference, can stroll around and grab a bargain, a Corn Exchange, with room to spare. hidden alternative to the elaborate and meeting, training, and events facilities of bite to eat or just mill around the largest Under this monolith are 120 stores vertigo-inducing Grand Theatre. the University of Leeds. indoor market in Europe. in which you can shop until no longer The University offers a wide range of bipedally stable, safe in the knowledge Nowadays the music hall plays host to a Whitelock’s Ale House litany of comedians, shows, orchestras, conference facilities: from a simple day that the Yorkshire weather cannot ruin meeting to a fully-managed residential Is a visit to a new city complete unless and popular music concerts. The the experience. When the time comes to conference, and all close to the heart of it includes a visit to a local public intimate setting (just 467 seats in total) refuel the Trinity Kitchen plays host to a Leeds. house? Of course not is the answer, carousel of eateries to cater to any taste and virtually unchanged interior make and in the home of John and Samuel bud impulse. this a piece of living history, while other Contact us on 0113 343 6100, at Smith you are spoilt for choice. You music halls have crumbled and faded. [email protected] or visit us could go for a no nonsense pint at the It might not be a secret, but good things at meetinleeds.co.uk to find out more. rarely are. For more blogs and news please visit our Fenton, or a Taittinger soaked soiree at website: meetinleeds.co.uk Devonshire Hall Devonshire Hall

Essential Information Sustainability Reception Details on site: Dining Room, Bar*, Laundry, which is situated adjacent to Millennium Common Room, Snooker & Pool Room, Square. Devonshire Hall Squash Court, Tennis Court, Fitness Cumberland Road Suite and more! NHS 111 Leeds The NHS 111 is a new service that has LS6 2EQ For use of any of the sites facilities been introduced to make it easier for you Monday to Friday; 8am-5pm. please speak to a member of staff, to access local NHS healthcare services +44 (0) 113 274 7999 whom will be happy to assist you. in England. You can call 111 when you [email protected] *Please note the Bar will only be open need medical help or advice but it’s not Hall of Residence Mobile (out of hours) if it has been prearranged by the event a life-threatening situation. +44 (0)7810 852 160 or organiser. +44 (0)7810 852 151 For urgent and life-threatening situations please contact 999 and ask for the In the event of any serious problems Internet ambulance service. or for emergencies, please contact Wireless internet is available across MEETinLEEDS recognises the importance of the role that we play in looking after our University of Leeds Security Team the site and on the main University of environment and as such is proud to support the University’s Sustainability Team. on 0113 343 5494 (24-hours). The Leeds Campus. Please speak to your Transport Links emergency number in the UK for fire, Event Organiser or the main reception The University understands the importance of sustainable development and has ambulance or police is 999. regarding internet login. established policies and programmes that are needed to tackle impacts at a local Walking: Cumberland Road is just a and global level. The University’s sustainability performance is linked to the Check-in / Check-out Laundry short 20-30 minute work from Leeds decisions that we take as part of our community of over 40,000 staff and students. City centre and 10 minute walk from Check-in is from 2pm on day of arrival Laundry cards and washing powder can Headingley centre, Devonshire Hall has been awarded a Gold standard by Green Tourism, which (excluding Sat/Sun check-in from 6pm) be purchased at the hall. demonstrates our understanding of the importance of sustainable development and By Car: Leeds is linked to the M1 and Check Out is 10am on your day of that the strategies and measures we have in place to guide our performance have us First Aid & Emergency Help M62. From the city centre follow signs departure. well on the way to becoming a Sustainable University. If first aid is required on campus towards Headingley. On your day of departure, check out please contact a member of staff in the Devonshire Hall is situated off the A660 time is by 10:00am. Please return your building or call Security. (Otley Road/ Headingley Lane). Limited How Can You Help? keys to reception where our staff will street parking is available outside the be pleased to help you on your journey NHS Walk-in Centre, Leeds venue and is free of charge. Residents living in University of Leeds 3. Be water wise: Try to minimise the details on local reserves at www.ywt.org. with directions or by booking a taxi. If The Shakespeare Medical Centre can accommodation consume over 6,000 use of water on the site, so please help uk. you wish to check out outside of office provide health advice and treatments for By Bus: From the city centre, most kWh of energy each (equivalent to us to use water wisely: only fill kettles & opening hours please post your key a range of conditions. It also provides buses towards Headingley will stop 6. Support Green Tourism Businesses: 1.7 tonnes of CO2), and potentially pans with the water that you need; don’t through the reception post box. traditional GP services for registered at Cumberland Road including the Hundreds of businesses seek to reduce produced 0.4 tonnes of waste, run showers longer than you need them; patients, and people not registered with following: 1, 6, 28 and 97. These buses their environmental impact through Luggage creating a further 0.1 tonnes of CO2. and turn off your tap when brushing your the GP. You do not need to book an run regular between 6am-6pm. joining the Green Tourism Business Consequently, as a resident, we would teeth. Further advice on saving water Luggage may be stored in a designated appointment. Scheme. Charles Morris Hall has been Visit the Metro website ask that you adopt some or all of the is provided at www.yorkshirewater.com/ storage area for a limited period of awarded the Gold Standard under this Shakespeare Medical Centre (www.wymetro.com) and First Leeds following suggestions whilst living in save-water-and-money. time (please note that items are left at scheme, and other sites will undergo 1 Cromwell Mount (www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/yorkhumber/ your University accommodation: owners’ own risk). Please speak to a 4. Fair Trade & food miles: The assessment & accreditation in future member of staff. Burmantofts leeds/home/) for up-to-date timetables 1. Reduce, re-use or recycle: Try to avoid University of Leeds is a Fair Trade years. If you would like to support this LS9 7ST and general information. buying overly packaged goods, and place University, and if you’re looking for concept further, then please go to www. Fire Safety 0113 295 1132 By Taxi: Amber Cars is the university’s the correct waste in one of the three somewhere to eat, feel free to visit The green-business.co.uk. If the fire alarm is activated, all guests Open 8am-8pm every day including all preferred taxi company and can be waste & recycling bins provided in your Refectory on Campus. The Refectory Above all, we hope that you enjoy your must evacuate to the building to the fire bank holidays. contacted on 0113 2311366. This will kitchen/communal area, identified by offers a wide range of food options, time at Leeds, but please help us to assembly point outside your building of around £6 to the city centre and Leeds the University recycled waste sticker for and the ‘Top Ten’ food suppliers are reduce our combined impact on the residence. Guests will only be allowed Chemists train station, and £20 to the Leeds contents. Further advice on reducing, re- all located in the Yorkshire & Humber environment. back in the building when it is deemed Airport. using & recycling your waste is provided Region, or on the M62 Corridor, with The Arndale Centre in Headingley has safe by the fire warden. at www.wrap.or.uk. an emphasis on reducing ‘Food Miles’, both a Lloyds Pharmacy and Superdrug By Train: The closest station is Leeds. 2. Reduce car use: You may have wherever possible. No Smoking Policy offering a wide range of healthcare For train information and timetables visit brought a car with you to Leeds, but services such as prescriptions, health the National Rail 5. Support Yorkshire Wildlife Trust: most students manage to travel between Guests are kindly reminded that all checks, toiletries, fragrances and The University of Leeds is a corporate Enquiries website (www.nationalrail. the site & Campus by other easily rooms at Devonshire Hall are non- beauty products. For after hours Boots member of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, co.uk). See Taxi section for approx. cost accessible modes of transport. smoking. Should you wish to smoke, Pharmacy at Leeds Train station is open which owns or manages over 95 of of transport to the Station. Have a look at information provided we ask that you please use the ashtrays until midnight. Yorkshire’s best places for people to visit in your copy of the University Travel outside. By Air: Leeds Bradford Airport is and observe wildlife. Access is free to (A & E) Guide; on site information boards, approximately 7 miles away. See Taxi most YWT reserves, and you may want Venue Facilities or go on-line to www.leeds.ac.uk/ All major injuries or illness must be seen section for approx. cost of transport to to apply for membership and/or further sustainabledevelopment. Devonshire Hall has all of the following at the LGI Hospital in Leeds City Centre, the Airport. #Humblebrag Alert Triple award winning venues ready and waiting

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