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Contents

WELCOME TO TREVS 2

COLLEGE OFFICERS 3

COLLEGE STAFF 4

THE EXEC 6

THE COMMITTEES 10

MUSIC 12

MUSICAL SOCIETIES 13

SPORT 15

PLAYING SPORT @ TREVS 16

OTHER CLUBS/ SOCIETIES 21

SOCIAL EVENTS AT TREVS 23

TREVS BAR 25

ALCOHOL AWARENESS 26

THE BUTTERY 27

COLLEGE FACILITIES 27

JCR DEMOCRACY IN ACTION! 32

FORMALS 34

MINI GUIDE TO DURHAM 36

MONEY MATTERS 40

FRESHER I.T. STUFF 46

DURHAM LIBRARIES 48

GUIDE TO REGISTRATION 49

THE PORTERS 50

USEFUL INFORMATION 52

WHAT SHOULD I BRING? 53

1 Welcome to Trevs! Hey! We’re Grace and Toby your dynamicamic SeniorSenior Fresher Rep duo; meaning we’re in charge of running your Freshers Week 2014. With Grace (The Brains) and Toby (The Looks?) we’re determined to make sure the͒ beginning of your university experience is the best it can be.

With͒ the help of a few friends, we’ve put together this tasty little booklet to͒ give you an insight into what to expect during your time at the͒ Hexagonal Palace that is Trevelyan College. We hope to calm any nerves and answer any questions you might have about college; from what to bring, what societies and activities you can get involved in, to what time food is served. You’ll also get introduced to the college staff and some other students that help make the Trevs magic work.

We can’t wait to meet you all in September!

A Brief History of Trevelyan College…

Trevelyan College was founded in 1966. Originally an all-female college, as a response to rising demands for residential places for women in Durham, men first graced its corridors in 1990 and now in 2014 the college is completely mixed. It was quickly recognised that Trevs’ small size allowed everyone to get to know virtually everyone; as a result we pride ourselves on being known as the friendliest college in Durham!

There have been several extensions to the original building; the Sir James Knott Hall in 1976, followed by the addition of 50 en-suite rooms (K Block) in 1991, while a tennis court was added in 1999. Trevs now plays home to around 800 students, about 40% of whom live out. The college was named after Dr. George Macaulay Trevelyan, famous historian, and Chancellor of the University from 1950 to 1957. We still maintain strong links with the Trevelyan family and hope to strengthen these links further in the coming years by increasing our involvement with the Trevelyan family Wallington estate, a National Trust site set in extensive beautiful parkland close to Durham.

Trevs’ unique hexagonal design has become a defining feature of the college… it certainly makes a change from home to have a room with more than four walls and it can be interesting trying to get from A to B, but we love it really; it reflects yet another endearing characteristic of the college. The design by architect John Eastwick-Field won the building the Civic Trust Award for “making an outstanding contribution to the surrounding scene”. It is intended to reflect the form of the castle in the modern idiom. They say “a man’s castle is his home”… and Trevs is certainly a place you can call home!

2 College Officers

PRINCIPAL: PROFESSOR H.M. EVANS, BA, PhD, FRCGP [email protected] I’m starting my sixth year as Principal at Trevelyan, having enormously enjoyed the first five. Everything good that they tell you about Trevs is true, as it has been my continuing pleasure to discover! Something that makes this a particular pleasure for me is that I’d already been a College Principal in another of Durham’s colleges before coming to Trevs, and so I’m in a good position to appreciate what a wonderful College Trevelyan is. My academic discipline is philosophy (I began professional academic life in 1986 at the University of Wales), but since I specialise in philosophy and ethics of medicine my departmental home is the School of Medicine and Health. My passion is music, especially classical and jazz – I think of myself as a musician who does other things to pay the mortgage. Apart from this I enjoy sailing, and I’m a committed follower of the (rather mixed!) fortunes of the Wales rugby team. My wife Janet is a professional piano teacher; and my sons Jeremy and Harry periodically supply half of a string quartet. We all look forward to meeting you during your time at Trevs. I’m sure you’ll soon share the view that Trevs is a really special place, and I wish you every happiness and success in your time here.

SENIOR TUTOR & VICE-PRINCIPAL: DR I J LATHAM, MPhys, PhD [email protected] I graduated from University of Newcastle in 1999 as a mature student with a Masters degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics. After a short break I joined the Gamma-Ray Astronomy Group here at the University of Durham as a Ph.D. student and, once graduated, spent two years as a post-doctoral research associate. I joined Trevelyan College in July 2007 as the Senior Tutor and now Vice-Principal, and haven’t looked back since. I’m married to Gloria and have a 21-year-old daughter, Megan and a 19-year-old son, James. We live in a college house so you will see us around quite a lot. In my spare time I mess around with motorcycles, play electric guitar and enjoy rock and heavy metal. I also enjoy sport, in particular motor racing and football. I work with the other College Officers and the JCR Exec in keeping Trevs the best college to be in. Among other things, I’m responsible for the management of admissions, discipline and above all the welfare system in College. Along with the excellent work of the JCR welfare system and your college mentors, I’m here to try and iron out any problems that get in the way of you getting the best degree you can. If you do have any worries about anything; health, work, money or any other personal issues, I keep my door open as much as I can, so please just come and have a chat. I look forward to meeting you all.

BURSAR: MR MARTIN CLEMMETT [email protected] Most people probably think of a Bursar as a retired military man with a moustache and a commitment to order, discipline and money. Certainly I have an interest in all three, but top of the list comes our College community - students, staff and visitors alike. Working as part of the College Officer team I share the commitment to ensure your college experience is enjoyable within a safe environment. I have previously held bursarial roles in St. John's, Ustinov and Hatfield Colleges, and became Bursar of Trevelyan and St. Mary’s Colleges in March 2010. Interests include: talking at length about getting "really fit", but enjoying a fair amount of cycling and walking in the meantime. I’m married to Christine who teaches in our hometown of Spennymoor, we have two children who when pressed, will talk to us.

3 College Staff

OPERATIONS MANAGER: MRS JANICE MILLER [email protected] My role in College encompasses most of the hospitality and services provision, including catering, porterage, housekeeping, student events and maintenance services as well as deputising for the Bursar in his absence. If you need advice or have any questions or requests please feel free to drop by, I operate an open door policy. My office is located on the ground floor of G block.

COLLEGE AND PRINCIPAL’S SECRETARY: MRS FIONA PENTLAND [email protected] I moved to Co Durham from Cheshire in 1989 and have worked at Trevelyan College since September 1994.I manage the Principal’s diary and deal with the all the student administration so if you wish to see The Principal or any of your personal details change i.e. home address, living out address, phone numbers, then you should contact me. I am also your first port of call if you are ill so I can liaise with your departments. I will also try and help you with any other problems you may have. Please feel free to stop at my office at any time.

ADMISSIONS SECRETARY: MRS ANNE ALLEN [email protected] After studying for a degree at Edinburgh University, I became a teacher and have had a wide range of experience living and working in schools in Britain, the USA and Singapore where I have enjoyed all aspects of community life. I have been associated with Trevelyan since 1999 as a College Mentor. I am the first point of contact for prospective applicants, organise the Open Days and many aspects of Freshers Induction as well as the administration of both the UG and PG Admissions process in College.

LIBRARIAN: MR TIM FOWLER [email protected] Though originally from Northern Ireland, I’ve lived and worked in Durham since 1985. I’m a graduate of the University – not Trevs; they didn’t let boys in when I was a student! I’m a College Mentor at Trevelyan and am a passionate advocate of the college system. I’ve run the library here since January 2003 and together with my team of Student Librarians and library assistants I aim to provide a first- class library service and relaxed working environment. When I’m not being a librarian, I’m an artist working in digital media, obsessive music fan and occasional DJ.

4 BURSAR’S SECRETARY & ADMINISTRATOR: MRS KAREN FISHER [email protected] I am the person to see if you want to book any internal events using college public areas such as the Sir James Knott Hall - for sports sessions, rehearsals etc.; or to arrange a chat with the Bursar. I also organise bookings and payment for additional accommodation and maintain the College website and the Foyer Plasma screen.

ASSISTANT BURSAR: MISS JANE MATTHEWSON [email protected] My role is responsible for the operation of the household department of the College, assisted by a team of part-time staff. We are happy to resolve any related queries and requests.

HEAD CHEF: STEVEN HODGKISS & FOOD SERVICES MANAGER: HALEY CARR [email protected] [email protected] We are responsible for dealings regarding food services; if you have any special requirements regarding dining then please get in touch to discuss your dietary needs with us.

FINANCE TEAM: SUZANNE JOYCE, TRACY HALL AND SANDRA BARTLETT [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] We are the Finance Team working in Trevelyan who deals with any queries or problems regarding your College residence or tuition fee bills. We are available during office hours Monday to Friday to offer assistance and help with your enquiries.

RECEPTIONIST: MRS KATH CULLEN [email protected] I am one of the first people you will see when you come into College. Please ask me if you have any questions about meal cards, parcels etc. I also work alongside the Porters in the Lodge, so when they are not available, please consult me.

ALUMNI AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: NATASHA GILL [email protected]

I am in charge of all College communications with our former students and I do this by sending out newsletters, magazines and through social media, so if you’ve got any news or information that you’d like to share with our alumni community then please get in touch! I also help out the Outreach Officer with Careers events in College and send out a Careers Newsletter once a week through your Mentors. I am also one of the college’s Alumni fundraising team, so if your club, society or group has any needs that alumni funds could help with then please come along and see me and we can talk about your options. My office can be found on F Ground, next to Karen Fisher and I am always happy to answer your questions.

5 The Exec

President: Hannah Pilkington [email protected]

Hi! My name is Hannah (Pilks) and I am the JCR President. It is my job to work with the rest of the Exec to ensure that Trevs’ students have the best college experience. Furthermore, I represent you at both the wider College and University levels. Through meetings with the Exec, College Officers, other JCR presidents, and senior University staff members, I strive to ensure that your best interests are the first priority. I am involved to some degree in practically everything going on in Trevs so if you have any ideas or concerns please come and see me (A ground flat) or send me an email.

Vice President: Sean Lim [email protected]

Hi all, I’m Sean. I’m from Singapore and am currently a second year law student. My primary role is to aid the President in any way (within reason!). This generally includes the smooth running of the Exec, the JCR and the wider college community. Additionally, I chair the JCR committee. This is meant to be the sample group, if you like, of college. It is a forum where all your views are represented; where ideas get thrown about, and come to fruition. Lastly, I’m in charge of stash. As many of you are aware, stash is an integral part of Durham and Trevs. Look out for emails coming your way and remember to get your orders in before the deadline! You wouldn’t want to be walking around without clothes! As I live in, I trust that you will see a lot of me around college, so feel free to catch me if you need me for anything or you can e-mail me!

Sabbatical Bar Steward: Jenny Clapp [email protected]

Hi everyone, I’m Jen, and I’ll be your Sabbatical Bar Steward next ye ar. My job is to make sure that Trevs Bar runs smoothly, so that it stays your favourite place in college to spend time! Among other things, I spend my time is ordering stock, managing the bar staff, cleaning and replenishing the bar, preparing the bar accounts, and ensuring that bar events go well. The bar isn’t just a place for drinking, and I work hard to ensure that it stays a pleasant place for everyone to come and use, whether that be watching TV, holding meetings, or just relaxing and socialising with friends. We open in the daytime as a coffee bar, providing a great place to meet with friends, and a nice relaxed area to do some work. Although I am no longer a current student, I do live in college, and so you’ll see me around all the time. If there is anything you want to ask – be it bar-, college-, uni- or Durham- related - please feel free to contact me. See you soon!

6 Treasurer: Bridget Shepherd [email protected]

Hi! I’m Bridget and I’m your JCR Treasurer. In short I am responsible for all the money in the JCR, which means that I am to some level involved in everything that happens in the JCR. This could be anything from collecting money from the pool table to making sure all your money is spent in the best way possible on events, the buttery, the gym, clubs and societies – the list is endless. I need to make sure the JCR stays safe financially so spend time writing budgets, keeping track of the accounts and working with the Assistant Treasurers to make sure everything is running smoothly. I also chair FinComm so if there is something you think will benefit all of college, apply for it. FinComm will now be deciding on the recipients of the new university sports and arts funds and as well as being the voice of the JCR on all financial matters so I really encourage you to join and get involved. If you have any question or ideas please catch me for a chat (I will be around college a lot) or you can find my email above.

Welfare Officers: Adam Jarvis and Katie Dalton [email protected] [email protected]

Hey! We’re Adam and Katie, your Welfare Officers! We’re both here to make sure that your time at Trevs is as enjoyable as possible. We run a confidential service where no problem is too big or too small – so whether you want to come and discuss any specific problems or just want someone to chat to – we’ll be there for you. We offer drop-in sessions in our Welfare Room on K2 and we’re available for Skype chats and have a welfare mobile which you can text us on. We also run the Welfare Room on event nights for anyone who wants a bit of peace and quiet with a drink and some biscuits. We can give you various supplies such as condoms, lube and pregnancy tests if you ever need them. We can also provide you with information about the best support services in Durham and where to find them. We run the Welfare Awareness Committee, which organises awareness campaigns throughout the year. These campaigns focus on issues that affect you at university; alcohol, sexual and mental health, housing and many more, and the committee is something you can get involved with. We want to make sure that you have the best time possible and that you feel safe and supported during your time at university. Our emails above so if you have any questions or want to talk to either of us, just send us a message!

Senior Students’ Union Rep: Jake Perryman [email protected]

Hey I’m Jake, Your Students Union Rep. My primary role is to represent our college in wider University matters. I will be making your voices heard in the union, defending your interests and arguing in favour of your views. Working with our student union committee, I will maintain our college’s fair share of influence in university goings on. As well as fighting Trevs’ corner, I will be keeping you all up to date in what is going on at your union, and across the wider university community as a whole, making sure we all stay invested and in the loop with life outside college, and in matters that affect all of us.

7 Social Chair: Pete Buck [email protected]

Hi guys and girls, I’m Peter Buck, your Social Chair for 2014/15. My Job description basically means I’ll be the one planning and organising the major Trevs events for this college year. Of course I can’t do this mammoth task alone and I have the aid of a lovely Assistant Social Chair who will be my right hand girl on this epic quest. As well as this I chair the wisest and funn-est council in the land, Social Committee (Join Today: Such Fun, So Parties), and the foremost minds in summer entertainment planning, Ball Committee (Join today: Such Balls, So Committed). My role includes aiding the senior freps to put on an epic Fresher’s Week, being the top dog for Trevs Day, Trevs Night (or similar) and of course bringing my vision to creating the ultimate Summer Ball for you all. As well as this I am charged with bringing you fun and original bar nights to make sure every term is top times all the way through from the heady days of Michaelmas to Easter, or whatever those crazy terms are called. When I speak of my ‘vision’ for the Trevelyan College social scene I have in mind crazy and off-the-wall themes but ones that everyone can get on board with. I’m always trying to achieve something unexpected and fun. I really hope everyone comes along to have a great time. Once again I’m always looking for cool cats to get involved and share the Social love. PB x.

Outreach Officer: Jono Tiffany [email protected]

Hello everyone! I’m Jono, your Outreach Officer. For the next year, I will be your ‘Livers Out Rep’. This means that I will be ensuring that livers out are best represented to the JCR, I will help people find housing, hold/publicise careers events, and keep our alumni in touch with the JCR. Connecting students that live out with events, news and all things Trevelyan, and making sure that livers out represented to the JCR is one of my top priorities, as well as helping people make a smooth transition towards living out. I will engage with the JCR, holding housing talks, ‘find a housemate’ events and supporting the ‘Take your Time to Sign’ initiatives from the Student’s Union. Throughout the life of an undergraduate at Durham, the often-daunting prospect of careers will be on the minds of many. My role will involve organising and publicising the numerous, exciting careers events that are being held though out the year, in college and university wide. Students should make the most of their time at university, but thinking about the future is always important, and there will be a lot of help to guide you on your way. Lastly, but by no means least, I will be working with the Alumni and Development officer towards maintaining the Trevelyan College Alumni magazine, ‘Hippocampus’ and helping to run Alumni events though out the year. I will not be living in college, but I will be around on an almost daily basis, in the coffee bar or elsewhere. If you have any questions/queries, don’t hesitate to come and find me or drop me an email. I look forward to hearing from you.

8 Services Officer: Alex Brown [email protected]

Hello everyone, I’m Alex, and I’m your Services Officer. I’m in charge of organising formals, and making sure that members of the JCR and their guests have a great time. I’m responsible for letting you all know when a formal is on, and sorting out the seating plans and any dietary requirements you might have for the meal. I’m also responsible for other services around college, such as pantries and laundry rooms, so if you have anything missing or broken let me know. The same applies for the pool table and the table football. If there’s anything I can help you with, send me an email or find me about college.

Secretary: Enya Doyle [email protected]

Hey guys, I’m Enya – your JCR Secretary. This year I’ll be minuting a lot of meetings not least JCR meetings, Exec meetings and JCR committee meetings. I also send out the college weekly email so if you want to send out any information to college then I’m your best bet! Just e-mail me or find me around college. You can also contact me about stationery, and the photocopier. In Epiphany Term, I’ll be organising Open Days! The secretary is perhaps best known for organising college publicity, including the whiteboard, our JCR Facebook and Twitter pages as well as the JCR website. My job also includes making ‘The Bogsheet’ so don’t forget to send in your quotes, funny things that have happened and new this year- your snapchats!

Come and join our social media (send me lots of witty banter before you come):

Facebook: www.facebook.com/trevelyancollegejcr

Twitter: @TrevelyanJCR

͒ Snapchat: trevs.jcr

Bogsheet mobile: 07794520827

Chair- Kenneth Chu [email protected]

Hello, I’m Ken and I’m your JCR Chair. My main job is to uphold JCR democracy. I chair JCR meetings (and many more behind-the-scenes) as well as running all JCR elections. I’m also responsible for all Trevs clubs and societies. Furthermore, I know (read: I should know) all the JCR documents word by word so I’m your impartial source of information about anything in the JCR. Although I’m not officially a member of the Exec, I work with them to ensure everything runs smoothly!͒ In short, you can contact me about: JCR Meetings (e.g. writing motions), Elections (e.g. running for a position), Societies (e.g. setting up a new society), Who to contact in the JCR if you’re unsure.

9 The Committees

JCR Committee

JCR Committee is the ideas box for the JCR. We strive to gauge your opinions on college, find out what you want to change and vote on Half Colours (awards given to students for excellent contribution to college or university life).

During your time at Trevs you will be assigned a Rep depending on which block you live in in college or a livers’ out Rep. If you have any issues that you want to bring up they are the people to go to as they will raise them at the next committee meeting.

There are plenty of places on this committee so any keen beans amongst you who want to throw yourself into life at Trevs look out for the elections during the Michaelmas Term.

For more information email [email protected] (Vice-President)

Finance Committee

Who’s involved? JCR treasurer, our three assistant treasurers, who each represent one of: The Buttery, Events & Assets and, Clubs & Societies, the Music rep and Sports rep also sit on the committee and other elected members. FinComm normally meets around three times a term, and is an excellent way to gain experience and be more involved in the running of the JCR by deciding where the JCR’s money is spent. Each year there are four tier three places available to JCR members, which are elected at the beginning of Michaelmas term. Social Committee

Social Committee is a great way to be at the heart of some of the main college events throughout the year. Once voted in, they work with the Social Chair to plan all of the events for the rest of college to enjoy. We aim to get all years involved! Soc Comm is perfect for those who want to be part of a team who bring about the highlights of the social year, if not your whole time at Trevs! A variety of skills are needed to make events work – are you Creative? Organised? Inventive? Practical? As long as you have a taste for fun and hardwork, then Soc Comm is for you! Steering Committee

Steering Committee would be more self-evident if it were called Chair’s Committee. In essence, SteeringComm is responsible for ensuring the accountability of the Chair. To this end, they act as returning officers in JCR elections, help to set up JCR meetings and meet somewhat regularly with the Chair to keep abreast of JCR issues. This can range from minor things like checking the wording of motions to more serious matters such as investigating voting scandals or deciding on whether livers out can run for Exec positions. Another role of Steering Committee is to sit on the panels during Open Day Rep and Freshers Rep screening. This is to ensure impartiality and to inject a breadth of views onto those panels.

Tradition dictates that all meetings of Steering Committee should occur in a pub!

10 DUCK Committee

DUCK is Durham University’s version of RAG, an entirely student run organisation with the primary aims of not only raising funds and awareness for some of the most worthwhile causes in the world, but also providing students such as those at Trevs with intensely unique opportunities in fundraising, exploring, furthering their CVs and having fun in ways you never thought possible!

Trevs DUCK Comm is proud to say that so far this year, we’ve raised far and away the most money out of any college in the University, and have had a hell of a time doing so! We’ve communicated through song and impressed dazzling dames, dressed up in onesies on street corners and sold all sorts of strange promises at auction in order to raise over £8000 for charities such as Bernardo’s, Oxfam and Future for Nepal this year alone!

Our meetings are every Thursday at 6:30pm in the college Undercroft and are open to anyone. Please don’t hesitate to come along and be a part of it all – we have free food! Welfare Awareness Committee

Welfare Campaigns Committee consists of a team of twelve members who are in charge of running various campaigns throughout the year related to students’ well- being at university. It is chaired and run by the male and female welfare officers and meetings usually take place once every week. Campaigns which the Welfare Campaigns Committee run include Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance Week (SHAG Week), Alcohol Awareness Week, Pride Week (LGBT Awareness), Stress Less and Disabilities Awareness Week. We are always looking for anyone who is creative, inventive, enthusiastic and has a genuine interest in running campaigns to help students during their time at university so if this sounds like your cup of tea then speak to your welfare officers and get involved!

…and these are just the official Trevs committees – there’s more around the university.

11 Music

Hello Freshlings! Sorrel here, your Music Rep. If you haven’t already heard, when it comes to music in Durham Trevs is the place to be! We’ve got everything going on - from classical recitals to huge-scale battles of the bands, involving musicians of every ability … Whatever does it for you, you’ll find it here at Trevs! You’ll also have loads of opportunities to get involved with music across the University, but here’s a sneaky peek of what you can expect to find within the walls of our hexagonal palace… Trevs Unplugged Unpluggeds are Trevs’ very own open mic nights held twice a term in the bar. It’s very chilled, and almost anything goes – we’ve had barbershop quartets, trombone solos, Kanye West covers and Dan Beckmann playing two instruments at once, so if you want to get your musical talent out there, get involved! We also have Acoustic and Classical Unpluggeds, so if that’s your thing watch out for sign up slots!

Trevstock Trevstock is a day-long musical event held outside in the Quad- think Unplugged on a MASSIVE scale with an awesome festival vibe. Great fun and loads of opportunities to perform and party!

The Musical If you’re into singing, dancing, acting or all 3, then Trevs Musical is definitely for you. It’s one of the biggest events in the Trevs calendar and never fails to wow audiences year after year! It’s also a fantastic opportunity for band musicians and budding techies to get involved in something huge, so look out for more info coming soon!

Even More Opportunities Want to get involved behind the scenes and help run the biggest college music scene in Durham? Fancy a go at being a DJ? Want to show off your skills as a tech wizard? Whatever your thing, there’s loads of information about all the musical societies on offer in this handbook, and I’m hoping to see as many of you as possible getting involved!

If you’ve got any questions regarding anything musical, by all means get in touch, that’s what the Music Rep is here for! You can contact me at [email protected], or via Facebook. Music-ey Love! - xxx

12 Musical Societies

A Cappella President: Alex Durk ([email protected]) Trevs A Cappella is a fun, non-auditioned choir. We sing a large variety of popular music, usually arranged for voice only. Anyone can join, from beginners to trained pros. If beautiful arrangements and wonderful harmony singing sound like your thing, then this is the society for you!

Chamber Choir President: Oliver Milton ([email protected]) Chamber Choir is an auditioned choir of roughly 16 singers. We rehearse weekly, and sing a wide and challenging variety of music from the 15th-21st centuries. We sang at a number of prestigious venues last year, including York Minster, and also at college events such as Trevstock and Christmas Formal. If you have any questions feel free to get in touch, and keep an eye out for audition slots in Freshers week!

Choir President: Joshua Green ([email protected]) Trevs Choir is a non-auditioned group for anyone who wants to sing! We perform a wide range of sacred and secular choral music, and have the privilege of performing a choral evensong in Durham Cathedral, the college carol service, an evensong in St. Oswald’s Church and a set at Trevstock each year. We have informal, fun rehearsals once a week and are always looking to welcome new members of any ability!

Chamber Orchestra President: Enya Doyle ([email protected]) Chamber Orchestra is Trevs’ newest musical society, founded in the past academic year. It is comprised of musicians who are grade 8 standard and above. We play challenging music from all eras, and meet for two hours once a week in Trevs. If you would be interested in joining do send me an email! It would be great to have all of our talented musicians representing Trevs at a college level and not just playing for pesky DUOS.

Flute Choir President: Rebecca Mcintyre ([email protected]) Trevs Flute Choir is a non-auditioned group of enthusiastic flautists who meet once a week. We play a wide range of music from Debussy’s Arabesques to Bohemian Rhapsody, and welcome people of all abilities to come along! Last year we won ‘Small Music Society of the Year’ and performed at a number of events including Classical Unplugged and busking in Market Square to raise money for DUCK. Our main objective is to enjoy ourselves and to keep up playing the flute in a friendly environment and we would love lots of new members to join us!

Trevs Jazz President: Dan Beckmann ([email protected]) Trevs Jazz is the coolest musical society in Trevs. It is non-auditioned with weekly rehearsals, so whether you’re a complete beginner or a jazz prodigy, you’re very welcome to join! We play a huge range of music from jazz classics to funk to the

13 Game of Thrones theme, and play at loads of events including the college Christmas Concert, DUCK Formal, Trevstock and also paid gigs. So come along to our rehearsals to have fun practicing your improvisation, make new music pals, play gigs, eat lots of biscuits and have huge banter at our socials. Why not?!

TCMS – Trevelyan College Musical Society President: Sophie Marquand ([email protected]) Trevelyan College Musical Society aims to perform at least one musical a year, and spends a good part of the first and second terms preparing for its first show of the year. It is a society for anyone interested in singing, dancing, acting, or all three. TCMS caters for people of all abilities and is a great society to take part in if you want to learn about how musicals work and the preparation required to put one on stage.

Orchestral Society President: Jessie Fieth ([email protected]) Trevelyan College Orchestral Society is a non-auditioning orchestra, open to anyone from college who plays an orchestral instrument. We play a wide range of both classical and contemporary music in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Rehearsals are on a Friday evening at 7.30pm.

Trevs Strings Presidents: Harriet Rabin & Emma Werner ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Trevs Strings is a non-auditioning group for string players of any level. We play a variety of music in events such as the Christmas concert, Classical Unplugged and SCR events. We have relaxed weekly rehearsals and new members are always welcome so feel free come along!

14 Sport

Hey guys, my names George and I’m the sports rep for Trevs and as such liaise with Team Durham and other colleges about college sport and events as well as maintaining the gym and tennis courts.

At a University level, Team Durham teams compete in both BUCS leagues as well as public leagues in a vast array of different sports. For the 2013/2014 season Durham finished second out of over 140 other universities. Due to the high standard of sport at Durham there are many outstanding athletes who go on to represent on the national and international stages. To play a university sports you normally have to attend trials. The stalls at the University Sports Fair, which runs at the same time as the University Fresher’s Fair, will give you information on when and where these trials are. Some sports run pre- season training sessions and invite along freshers so if in doubt email someone in the relevant team for more information. The contact details for captains can be found at www.teamdurham.com.

As you might have gathered the university first teams are extremely strong and many of their players compete at county level or higher. However many people come to university and take up less common sports (Ultimate Frisbee, fencing, water polo) and do very well. Many teams have beginner programs and multiple teams so if in doubt give it a go. If you’re unsure I’d recommend signing up for both college and university and you can make a decision once you’ve settled in a bit. The main difference between college and university sports is the commitment levels with most university clubs training for 5+ hours a week.

However some of the best moments of your uni life can come from college sport. You can make some amazing friends from all year groups. College sport is a mix of people who have never played before and those who excel at their sport. Many Trevs sports have multiple teams allowing for a variety of abilities. Best advice I can give is to sign up to anything that even remotely interests you and try everything. As well as this Trevs has a wide range of facilities such as small sports hall for badminton and cheer as well as tennis courts and a small but well stocked gym. As such there are plenty of chances to get involved with sport during your time at Trevs.

If you have any questions at all feel free to drop me an email at [email protected] and I’ll also be around during freshers’ week so feel free to ask me anything.

15 Playing Sport @ Trevs

Badminton President: Emily Paddock ([email protected]) Trevs is one of the best colleges for badminton as we have our own court right on our door step, the James Knott Hall. We have to have 2 practice sessions a week each for men’s, women’s and mixed which are informal, flexible, fun and cater for players of all abilities. We also have six teams competing in the college leagues and various levels for those who want to play more seriously so come and sign up at the Freshers’ Fair!

Men's Basketball Captain: Ronald Dadds ([email protected]) The Trevelyan College Men’s Basketball Club looks to take in people of all abilities and allow them to experience the fantastic sport of Basketball. Those who show promise in training progress to the main team and play in the intercollegiate league – although all members will get a decent amount of game time along the season! Training sessions are kept officially on a ‘once-a-week’ basis however we occasionally use the Trevelyan College Court for more practice time. Sign up to the Trevelyan College Men’s Basketball Club either if you’re looking to play some relaxed games within the college or if you’re looking for a great challenge playing other colleges. If you’d like more information, or you’d like to register your interest early, drop me a message [email protected] – I look forward to hearing from you!

Women’s Basketball Presidents: Cora Sweet and Rebekah Coomber ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Basketball is definitively one of the best sports in Trevs; it’s fun, fast-paced, and great exercise. Absolutely everyone is welcome to play even if you’ve never played before. Height isn’t even necessary (you’ll notice that when you see the captains), all you need is a bit of enthusiasm! If you’re really serious about it or if you just want to do some kind of sport now that you’re at uni, join the Women’s Basketball Team. We practise once or twice a week and play matches a few times a term for the first two terms. Please get in touch if you want to play, we’d love to have you!

Boat Club Captain of Boats: Will Everett ([email protected]) Trevelyan College Boat Club is open to all regardless of previous experience in fact all but four current members had never rowed before coming to Durham. The club offers an opportunity to learn to row and encourages all members to take part in local regattas, but also the chance for students to row casually and enjoy the vibrant social side of the club. Entries are regularly made to all local races and a jolly good time is had by all.

16 Cheerleading Captain: Evie Miles ([email protected]) Trevs Cheerleading Squad is a friendly, relaxed society, which welcomes both sexes and all abilities. Cheerleading is loads of fun and a really great way to make friends and keep fit. We meet twice a week to practice stunts, chants, tumbling and dances. We learn and perform routines for intercollegiate cheer competitions, in support of Trevs sports teams and on Trevs Day. We have amazing socials, which create a really infectious team spirit. Come along to give cheerleading a try!

Cricket President: Archie Hammond ([email protected]) Trevs cricket club is a great place for those wanting to enjoy competitive cricket without the intensity of university standards. It accommodates for all standards and is a great place for those who want to try the sport for the first but yet still provides challenges for the more experienced cricketer. There are nets in the winter and in the summer. Indoor games during the winter and outdoor 20 over games in the summer, as well as a few laid back bbq socials making cricket a great way to enjoy Durham’s summer.

Croquet Chairman: Guy Harland ([email protected]) It has often been said Croquet is to Polo what Usain Bolt is to Frankel. This game offers excitement, tactics and friendly competition without ever having to step out of the comfort of a decent suit or summer dress. A perfect match to a picnic or leisurely afternoon on the back lawn, croquet is an all-inclusive sport. The club offers croquet at an incredibly reasonable £0 per hour (although contributions to the picnic hamper are expected). For the braver members, we also run Snowquet during the winter months.

Darts President: Archie Hammond ([email protected]) Trevs Darts club is a great place for those wanting to enjoy competitive Darts without the intensity of university standards. It accommodates for all standards and is a great place for those who want to try the sport for the first but yet still provides challenges for the more experienced Darts player. There are matches every Monday throughout the three terms, providing a great chance to hone your darting skills.

Dodgeball President: Ronald Dadds ([email protected]) The Dodgeball Club promises to provide a great place to both enjoy the growing sport of Dodgeball and the vibrant social scene. An increasing number of colleges are participating and we hope to run competitions throughout the year with these colleges. Dodgeball at University promises to be a step-up from your typical P.E. lesson of dodgeball (Yes – it’ll be more fun than back then!). We’ll be playing with official UKDBA dodgeballs. We are looking for people of any ability to play –you’ll always fit in with the Dodgeball Club! In terms of social events we’ll range from showing you around Durham (if you’re a Fresher) so that you can get familiar with the place to watching the film Dodgeball. Sign up to Dodgeball by email me ([email protected]) and I’ll get back to you ASAP!

Men's Football Captain: Joseph Stanton ([email protected]). Trevelyan College Men’s Football Club is an inclusive society aiming to promote the opportunities for football players of all abilities within the college. The club is split into three tiers: an A Team, a B Team, and a C Team, to ensure all players find a level of football at which they feel comfortable. This does not mean the club is entirely segregated; socials are whole club and welcome as many people as possible, sometimes including other societies! The club takes both training and matches seriously and is ambitious: we’ve recently seen promotions for our A’s and B’s and last season both these teams stayed in their respective flights! For any further information, or any questions, contact Joseph Stanton ([email protected]).

17 Women’s Football Captain: Kaleigh DuVernet (kaleigh.du- [email protected]) The women’s football team is one of the most successful teams in Trevs. Last season we won the league, the knockout cup and were runners up in the floodlit cup, as well as representing Durham in the first College Varsity tournament against York. We train once a week and have matches most weekends. We are a really friendly team (with great socials) and are always looking for new players (especially as we lost a lot of graduates last year) – we have a mixture of people who have played before and those who haven’t so just come and give it a go!

Men’s Hockey Captain: Charles McCulloch ([email protected]) Having narrowly missed out on promotion last season, finishing 3rd in the league, we would welcome new additions to help us push for promotion to the top flight! Whether experienced or a complete beginner, we want you! We play games virtually every week during the winter so there is plenty of pitch time for everybody and also a growing social side to the club. Get in touch if you’re interested or have any questions!

Women’s Hockey Captain: Alba Elliott ([email protected]) Women’s Hockey are an incredibly friendly and welcoming group of girls, we have just one team, so playing time is almost guaranteed, although not if you don’t want to, we train once a week on sand or water astros down at Maiden Castle. You don’t have to have played before, or you could have been born with a stick in your hand, we want you. We have loads of socials, some with the boys team, so you quickly get to know and love the team.

Martial Arts President: Rachel Frame ([email protected]) Martial Arts is a fun, relaxed and relatively small society providing self-defence training and a good way to keep fit. We practice Judo, a Japanese martial art, focussing on grappling and throwing your partner rather than striking. We are open to all levels of experience – even in different arts – but none is required, beginners will taught everything from scratch and can learn at their own pace. There is very little competitive elements, it’s about enjoying yourself while learning a new skill in a friendly environment. We train weekly in the JKH so feel free to come along and give it a go!

Mixed Lacrosse Captains: Ben Jones and Katya Lambert ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Lacrosse at college level is played in mixed teams with training every week and at least 6 matches a season. The season culminates in the Festival of Sport in the post- exam period. Most members sign-up as complete beginners although we do have some more experienced players so all abilities are welcome and encouraged! This is a really social club with at least 2 socials a term including the Sportsman’s Ball. We are always keen for new members throughout the year so please get in touch with the captains if you are interested. After an incredibly successful season, we are looking for enthusiastic members to help us fulfil the lacrosse team’s full potential.

18 Netball A Team Captain: Hannah Nicholls ([email protected]) Trevs Netball is the largest all-female society. We have two teams that are entered into a league, and cater for all standards. Some of our players have previously played at university level, whereas others hadn’t played netball before at all. Our A Team has kept their place in the Premiership league, and our B Team is in Division 1. We meet on a weekly basis, Wednesday 2-3 on the courts outside, and matches are usually on weekends. Netball is a great social sport. We have a lot of fun on our socials, which usually have an array of themes (a personal favourite was ‘Noah’s Ark’). It’s an excellent way to bond as a team and mix year groups. People are welcome to join us throughout the year for training and matches!

Pool Captain: Ryan Marsden ([email protected]) Being part of college pool at Trevs is a great way to combine competition with an opportunity to be sociable and meet new people. Trevs prides itself on having 6 teams, each team playing once a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday. The number of teams means that an entire range of abilities is catered for. Keen players will find the top divisions a welcome challenge, whereas for the complete beginners there is the chance to learn the game (and maybe even get a free beer!) Pool can be a big part of Trevs life without being too much of a work distraction, so why not get involved?

Qudditch Team President: Henry Williams ([email protected]) To our new students, welcome, to our old students, welcome back! Another year full of magical education awaits you… The Trevelyan Thestrals are not only the first Quidditch team in Durham, but, in our unbiased view, also the best! We have the expectation that very few people will have played before, so all newcomers and all abilities are welcome. Muggle Quidditch really does have something for everyone, whether you’re looking to make some new friends and have some laid back fun, or wanting to try your hand in a fast paced competitive sport that is sweeping the globe. A university team has also been set up for this year, the fantastically named ‘Durhamstrang’, which will give you all a chance to travel and play against other university teams, should you wish!

Men’s Rugby Captain: Luke Burford ([email protected]) Trevelyan Men’s Rugby Club is one of the biggest and most successful clubs in the college. It provides regular fitness and training sessions every week and matches most weekends throughout first and second term. There is also an organised social side with a social every other week during the first two terms. The rugby club is great for those wanting to keep fit during the winter, those who want to try out a new sport or those wanting to continue rugby but don’t want the intensity that DURFC provides. Trev’s Rugby is perfect for those who want to play competitive sport and have a lot fun at the same time.

Running Captain: Lucy Arkinstall ([email protected]) Trevelyan College Running Club is a new and exciting society this year and we are looking for members of all abilities to join us on organised weekly scenic runs. We are hoping to establish a sociable and friendly club which can benefit everyone from regular runners to those who have not done much running before.

19 Squash Men's Captain: Mark Pugh ([email protected]) Women's Captain: Alba Elliott ([email protected]) Trevs Squash Club doesn’t take itself too seriously. We welcome men and women of all standards and meet every week during the Michaelmas and Easter terms. We compete in the inter-college league and have been successful in the last couple of years, with the men gaining promotion to the Premiership and the women winning the league. Whether you’ve played before or are keen to try something new, come along and you’re guaranteed to have a good time and meet some new people. One of the greatest advantages of squash is that it is not weather-dependant, so while all your friends are complaining that their matches or practice sessions have been cancelled due to bad weather, you can be assured that squash will still be on.

Table Tennis Captains: Alpesh Mapara and Peter Collins ([email protected]) ([email protected]) The club has three teams each competing against other colleges allowing for a wide range of abilities to compete and have fun. Practice is once a week with all kit provided and the facilities are free to use for entire JCR as long as the sports hall is free.

Tennis Captain: Alex Tansey ([email protected]) Trevelyan College Tennis Club is one of the most sociable clubs in college, open to a wide range of playing abilities from absolute beginner to seasoned professional. We aim to make sure as many people in college as possible have the opportunity to try tennis and reach the highest level that they can. In the first two term of the year the Men’s and Women’s Captains run weekly sessions on the weekends that help players improve their tennis, while at the same time hopefully meeting a lot of new people in college. The sessions take place on Trevs’ very own court at the back of the college, which has been resurfaced this year. We also have a shiny new net, so more tennis can be played than ever before. In the third term Trevelyan plays against the other colleges in Durham. The initial format is a league table, culminating in an ultimate showdown of the best colleges on Finals Day.

Ultimate Frisbee A Team Captain: Robert Noakes ([email protected]) Ultimate Frisbee lends itself to being a very relaxed and well-spirited sport. Here at Trevs, most people come having never played before. Having both a mixed A Team and B Team competing at college level allows for absolutely anyone to participate, and for them to take it as seriously as they would like to. Both teams went from strength to strength last year, and are looking to further improve upon their positions in the college leagues. With training once a week and weekend matches, this very chilled sport enjoys a variety of exciting socials each term as well. If you're interested by what Ultimate has to offer, why not give it a go?

Volleyball Captain: Linh Tran ([email protected]) Trevelyan College Volleyball Club is a new club and we welcome players at all level. Most people sign up as beginners, therefore even if you’ve never tried volleyball before, you are welcome to join our sessions to give volleyball a go or simply just to have some fun! For anyone who wants to play competitively, college league (mixed teams) starts in January and everyone will be given a chance to take part in matches. Practice is once a week at Maiden Castle where we go through basic volleyball skills as well as drills for competitive volleyball. Get in touch with us if you are interested. We always welcome new members throughout the year!

20 Other Clubs/ Societies

Christian Union Presidents: Rebekah Coomber and Khai Soon Lee ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Trevs Christian Union is a society that wants to make Jesus known in Trevs. Meeting together once a week, we encourage one another, through the Bible, to live in the light of the greatest news the world has ever seen: Jesus’ death and resurrection offer us freedom and life despite our imperfections. We love hanging out together, supporting each other in prayer, and telling people about what we believe. As people from all different church backgrounds, we’d also love to help you find a church in which you feel at home here in Durham. We welcome anyone to come and join us. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Comedy President: Nick Denton ([email protected]) Comedy society is a society about comedy. We make comedy, we watch comedy, and we love comedy. We run an annual Christmas Pantomime, a Summer Sketch show, and multiple stand-up comedy nights throughout the year.

Debating President: Jake Perryman ([email protected]) The purpose of the Trevelyan College Debating Society is to facilitate the intellectual exploration of issues in all areas of current, past, and future affairs through the medium of structured debate, talks, and discussion events. It will teach and develop team and individual communicative, public speaking, and debating skills through workshops, practices, and competitions. The society will provide members with the opportunity to practice and share such teaching and developments as well as socialise through exclusive and lively social events, never forgetting its primary purpose- to aid the self-enlightenment and development the minds of willing Trevelyanites.

Hex Magazine Editors: Hannah Stephenson and Carole Saville ([email protected]) ([email protected]) The function of 'Hex' magazine is to provide a topical, light-hearted take on college life, and to do so truthfully and sensitively, always abiding by college regulations. We aim to produce two editions per term, and to sell them for a price agreed upon by the exec.

21 Hill College Theatre Company (HCTC) President: Stella Alexandrova ([email protected]) HCTC is Trevs’ very own theatre company but aims to provide all Durham students with a platform to put on a range of theatrical works; primarily focusing on comedy, light-hearted drama and even student-written material. We are renowned for the ‘Summer Shakespeare’, which takes place in Trevs quad annually. We aim to be inclusive, flexible and accommodating. Recent work has included sponsorship of the student piece ‘What’s the Harm?’ for Durham Drama Festival (Trevelyan Student Alex Prescot), ‘Twelfth Night’ (Shakespeare), the black farce ‘Loot’ (Orton) and the satirical comedy ‘Confusions’ (Ayckbourn).

Let's Integrate Maths Into Trevelyan Society (LIMITS) President: Jessica Thew ([email protected]) L.I.M.I.T.S. is a place where people from all years with an interest in maths can come together and discuss mathematical issues. You don’t have to be a maths student to join; you don’t even need to be studying a maths-based subject! All you need is an interest in maths! We meet informally every two weeks. We sometimes have themes for discussions, but most often, it’s just what members are interested in. We aim to show that people that enjoy maths aren’t boring; we like to have fun too! Photography President: Venus Loi ([email protected]) The Trevelyan College Photography Society is formed by a group of enthusiastic students who are interested in digital and film photography. We meet on a weekly basis for outings such as the Botanic Garden and night photography, as well as learning how to develop our own film. We also cooperate with college events to take photos for bar nights, musical, DUCK naked calendar and updating the JCR website. During the second term, we have bar display of photos taken by our members. Besides this, we hold events such as Beginners’ Workshop and Trevs Colour Day after exams which involves photography with giant bubbles and Holi paint under the Sun! In the coming year, we are planning to have a photography trip to Alnwick and trying out with some new photography techniques involving time-lapse and star trail. RASTA (Recreational Arts Society, a Trevelyan Association) President: Rebekah Cornes ([email protected]) R.A.S.T.A. is a creative arts society for anyone of all artistic abilities. Our sessions are relatively informal with access to a wide variety of arts equipment. We have ran themes in sessions and done group projects, however sessions allow for expression of any artistic aims. It has the aim of providing a regular time and place to practise art, with a fun, sociable, and relaxed atmosphere.

22 Social Events at Trevs

Hey folks, hope you are excited for a great year of Trevs events! I’m Peter, your social chair. I’ll be working with SocComm, the Exec and co. putting our hexagonal hearts and souls into giving you the best time in town. This year's Social Calendar hoping to be spectacular from bar nights to Black tie Balls, Trevs has it all.

Michelmas Term: Freshers Week: there will be formals. Food. Parties. The Bop. The big bar night. We'll be kicking off this term with some great fun events! The theme for the Bop is Après Ski, which will be on the Monday of freshers’ week. Think slopes: 80’s ski suits, knitted jumpers, and any other wacky ideas are welcome. The theme for the Bar Night is ‘Mardi Gras/ Carnival’ think Notting Hill Carnival, flamboyant fancy dress, glitter, body paint: the works. Academic Parent Night is on the Thursday and is themed the ‘Swinging Sixties’, so girls whack out your poke-a-dot dresses and boys don your shirts and braces. You could even go the alternative route as Sandy and Danny from Grease. The world is your oyster and this certainly promises to be a night to remember.

The term will continue to deliver some quality trevstertainment! UV Bar Night, Hallowe'en night, Newcastle Night Out, being some great highlights and yes it is coming, the Informal Ball: top secret, top banter, top hat (not that last one actually unless you bring your own). Trevs will also be delivering throughout the term with formal dinners, Unplugged music nights, DUCK events, quizzes and the like. P.S Elections for SocComm also open in October after Freshers’ week, so get applying if you want to be cool!

Epiphany Term:

23 Refreshers: been aching to get back to Trevs? well home is where the heart is and an excellent themed bar night will greet you, featuring Trevs' Got Talent. There will be some more great bar night material heading your way including Treggae: the Trevs Reggae night! Moreover, wonderful DUCK events, Unpluggeds, and much more will ensure this term is tip top and then just when you thought it was all over. Trevs Night. its going to be big and its going to be different. Watch out for BallComm, applications heading your way this term. Volunteers can join in and help plan the epic Summer Ball!

Easter term: Think Easter term is about exams? You’re absolutely right, do well and do yourselves proud! Think that means there won't be the greatest roster of Trevstertainments? you're absolutely wrong! Get excited for formals, quizzes, Unplugged and the Eurovision Bar Night ! Then prepare you fun receptacles for take on the big guns. 3 of the biggest and best events of the year in the 3 weeks of post exam joy: Trevs Day: an all day megafest of College Celebrations Summer Ball: The biggest and best night of the year, pull an all-nighter to get all the goodness packed into this super summer party a-go-go. 5am survivor's breakfast will be served for those who make it. Rounding it all off is Trevstock: a triumphant musical festival with shows played by the college bands that have captured your hearts throughout the year.

The unofficial Motto of Duham University is "don't let your degree get in the way of your education". Great words, no doubt but my personal motto is " make sure you do well enough so you don't have to miss any of the great events at Trevs", It might not be as catchy but if you don't live by it I guarantee you'll regret it. Peace and love. For more information on events or getting involved in the social side of Trevs, email Social Chair Peter via [email protected] or catch him in college

24 Trevs Bar

If you have already visited Trevs, you will probably have already seen the bar – it lies at the heart of the college, and is one of the first things you come across as you walk in. There are fourteen college bars in Durham City, and we are proud to say that we are one of the largest, best stocked (and cheapest) of the lot! We offer a wide range of beers, wine, spirits and soft drinks, and do our best to keep everything reasonably priced – soft drinks start at 30p, and you can get a pint for £1.50. In addition to fruit juices, draught beers and ciders, cask ales, wine and cocktails, you’ll also find a great selection of gins, rums, and whiskies – plus a few products you may never have heard of before! We love adding to our stock and are always open to suggestions, so come along and get involved! At Trevs we like to promote quality before quantity, and throughout our range you'll find high quality at good prices. With 35ml shots as standard, we also compare favourably with a lot of special offers elsewhere. Every college bar is different, but we reckon that none of them stand up to ours!

During the day the bar opens as a coffee bar, offering great quality teas, coffee, and hot chocolates, along with a range of sweet and savoury snacks. Since the bar is equipped with WiFi, it makes for a great,relaxed environment, whether you’re working or socialising.

We’re open every evening, and will be open the day you all arrive, so don’t worry about bringing booze from home. We also open before formals start, so you don’t need to worry about going to Tesco for wine, or bringing any with you – just turn up at the bar early to avoid the queue! Prices start at £2 for a single-serve, or £6 for a full-sized bottle, and if you do want to bring wine in from outside college, a corkage fee of £2.50 will apply. Don’t forget that if wine isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other options to choose from as well!

The bar plays host to many college events, such as post-formal DJ nights, a weekly pub quiz, DUCK events, Trevs Unplugged music, and major elements of the annual Balls. We have a Sky subscription, and try to show as much TV as we can on the big screen, whether it be sports, news, or even Eurovision! We endeavour to show the widest variety of sports possible from the drama of the Premier League to the smash hitting Twenty/20, and every Six Nations game in between. The projector works on request: just find me and I will happily switch it on. We have regular requests for all sorts of sports, as well as Top Gear, Britain’s Got Talent, Doctor Who...the list goes on!

Trevs Bar is run by the College and is staffed primarily by students. I am the Sabbatical Bar Steward (see the Exec section of this handbook for my personal introduction) and I'm assisted by the Senior Servers, known collectively as the Senior Server Committee, or SSC. Having a job behind the bar is a great way to gain valuable bar experience, and work in an exciting community – if you are interested in joining the team, Junior Server applications will open during first term. The bar team will be introducing themselves throughout freshers’ week so you will have an opportunity to get to know them and ask any questions you have then.

If you wish to contact me before term starts, or talk about anything bar related, my email address is [email protected]. Trevs bar is run as a service to the college, so not hesitate to get in touch with any queries or suggestions you might have: all members of staff are ready and happy to listen. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Jenny Clapp – Sabbatical Bar Steward

25 Alcohol Awareness

Living so close to a bar might be a novel experience for many of you, and living under the same roof, as one will probably be even more so! Unless you live in a pub of course – then you’ll feel right at home! Having such a vast array of alcoholic beverages so close to hand can prove to be a temptation that few can resist, as many of you may come to realise during the first weeks of term, when you wake up the morning after the night before and feel like someone has just clubbed you around the head...or when you wake up to discover that your surroundings (and perhaps your eyebrows) definitely don’t look the same as they did 24 hours ago. On the whole most of us are aware of the effects alcohol can have! However, it’s worth remembering that there is never any obligation at all to drink alcohol, and soft drinks in all college bars are MILES cheaper than any pub. Trevs Bar offers Coke, Fanta etc. for 50p a pint and fruit juice for 60p. A soda and cordial can be purchased for only 10p, and what is more, these prices stay the same even on formal nights and at big events - so there can be no excuses not to make it out later on! On a more serious note, Trevs and the other colleges do promote responsible drinking. Durham is very forward thinking when it comes to alcohol policy, and promotes responsible drinking wherever possible. As a result, we have a healthier drinking culture than almost any other university you can think of. When you visit any college bar (Trevs included) be sure to take your student card, and some I.D, so that the bar staff can check your age. If you visit other college bar they may also take your Student Card on entry, so that if any problems arise, they can identify you. If you don’t have these things with you, you may find it very difficult to get served – so don’t forget them! Alcohol awareness is not only about your own behaviour and welfare when you’ve had one too many; it’s also about taking care of your mates when they’ve had a bit too much as well. After all, you can be sure that they’ll end up returning the favour at some point! Don’t think that you have to drink alcohol to enjoy yourself either. The bar is only one social outlet in college, and can be enjoyed by drinkers and non- drinkers alike. There are always lots of things going on, and the focus is very much on everyone being able to use the bar as an enjoyable social space: NOT on getting mad drunk. As mentioned above, regular soft drinks are to be found behind the bar at bargain prices, and we also have a Mocktail menu with lots of different non-alcoholic concoctions starting from just 60p. Spikeys (which fit into the neck of a bottle so that nothing else can) and drink-spiking tests are available free of charge from the bar, and information about safe alcohol use is displayed in the bar throughout the year. Watch out for the Alcohol Awareness Campaign organised by Welfare Committee as well. Megan Crowther is the bar’s Administrative Vice-Chair and Trevelyan College’s Alcohol Awareness Officer and she is available to contact should you have any concerns about yourself, your friends or your family relating to alcohol abuse or any general questions/concerns. Jenny Clapp, Sabbatical Bar Steward

26 The Buttery

The Buttery is Trevs’ own shop and toastie bar and is run by Trevs students for Trevs students.

We sell a wide range of products from essentials (toothbrushes, stamps, paracetamol) to the staple foods of a student’s diet (chocolate bars, crisps, pot noodles) and our popular toastie bar is open most evenings. There is an extensive menu of toastie fillings to choose from and mix as you see fit, or you can bring your own ingredients and we will custom-make a toastie especially for you.

The Buttery also houses the JCR’s collection of well over 200 DVDs and for a small donation you can borrow anything from Skyfall to Miranda! 100% of the money they make goes straight back into the fund for buying new DVDs, so if there’s anything you would like to see added to the collection, please let us know.

We will be hiring new staff early in Michaelmas term, so if you think you might be interested in getting involved, keep an eye out for more news about this soon…

Find out more about us at www.dur.ac.uk/trevs.buttery and don’t forget to like ‘Trevs Buttery’ on Facebook!

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In College, there are many services for all of you to enjoy: ™ The Undercroft is a communal lounge- there are large sofas and a TV, which makes it a great place to sit and relax, plus a free table football table! The morning papers are also delivered here. ™ The Lower JCR is by the dining hall; it has a Pool Table, which costs 40p to operate. It also has a vending machine which is useful to get soft drinks when the bar and buttery are shut. ™ Upstairs from the lower JCR, there is Gym, which is fitted out with bikes, rowing machines, running machines, some weights machines, dumbbells and a punch bag (among other things). The Sports and Fitness rep, George Highley, is in charge of the gym so expect to see a lot of him! ™ The JKH (Sir James Knott Hall) is opposite the main entrance to Trevs. It’s where the induction talks take place and where many of the college sports teams practise. Plus, there’s a piano. ™ Apart from the JKH, there are many other sports facilities at Trevs. There are table tennis tables and an all - weather tennis court (also used for Netball.) The key is available from the Porters’ Lodge, free for use by all members of the JCR, MCR and SCR. ™ The Barn is our functioning music room opposite K block; the key can be taken out from the Porter’s Lodge. This MASH room provides a great space for band practise; kitted out with an electric drum kit it’s perfect! ™ There is also a second Music Practice Room on B ground and the key can be obtained from the porters (that’s right, there’s a piano in here too!) ™ The Outside Space surrounding Trevs is well maintained and is used by all students, especially in the summer. The back lawn (as shown to the left), for a plethora of summer games and activities (including renting the college BBQ); and the Quad, which hosts Trevs’ very own student music festival Trevstock. There are four Laundry Rooms in the college (B1, D1, G1 and K1) which contain washing machines (£2.50), tumble driers (40p) and irons (free)- probably never been used... Washing detergent is also auto-dispensing, so no need to worry about bringing any of that! These machines are key fob operated and the laundries are monitored by the JCR services Officer.

™ Each floor in the accommodation blocks contain a Pantry, in each of these there is a microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge and a hotplate. ™ There are excellent IT facilities, consisting of two computer rooms, a

28 printer and a photocopier. The computers are all connected to the university network. ™ There is a Post Room, which has a pigeonhole for every member in college, large parcels are delivered to the Porter’s Lodge and there is a post box on site. ™ Trevs is a Smoke Free environment this includes your room, the bar, The Quad and within 10m of entrances. For details on the university policy http://www.dur.ac.uk/hr/policies/condemp/nosmoke/ ™ Freshers are not allowed to bring cars to University at all unless they have a disability (and a blue badge) or are a necessity for their academic studies. In this case, it needs to be agreed in advance, so please speak to a College Officer first. Rooms When you arrive, help will be given when moving your belongings into your new room. You will either be given a single or shared room and it is expected that you share for one term in the first year. Don’t worry about sharing- it’s absolutely fantastic!

Your room will be cleaned once every two weeks and your bins (both general waste and paper recycling) will be emptied every week.

In your room you will find: ™ A desk and two chairs ™ A bed (obviously), no bedding unless previously requested ™ A wardrobe with plenty of shelves and hanging space (bring hangers!) ™ A bedside table with drawers for further storage ™ A lockable under bed box (in most rooms) ™ A sink, towel rail and mirror ™ Wireless Internet connection

You’re welcome to put up posters on walls using white tack, just as long as you take them down when you leave! A lot of people put up photos on the wall too. If your room is missing any of these things when you arrive, contact the services officer, Alex Brown.

29 Environmental Sustainability As a member of Trevelyan College and Durham University you are part of a community, which is proud to be committed to Environmental Sustainability. This is a commitment, which has lead to the development of some challenging Carbon Reduction Targets, and we all have an important part to play.

Greenspace Greenspace is the name for Durham University's Environment Office. The office coordinates environmental initiatives across the University relating to 8 key areas: Energy, Waste, Water, Travel, Biodiversity, Fairtrade, Procurement and Renewables.

Carbon Management Plan To meet Government targets for universities we have set ourselves an ambitious target of a 30% carbon reduction by 2013/14 against a 2008/09 baseline. In order to achieve this target we need to significantly reduce the amount of energy and water we use and the amount of waste we create. All students are expected to participate in this endeavour. There are therefore a few key actions and points of information, which all students need to be aware of or undertake.

Online Sustainability Training All students should complete this training module prior to arrival. This is accessed under the title ‘Environmental Sustainability’ on your duo home page. (Your Licence Agreement requires you to complete this module before you can complete the Agreement).

‘Beat the Baseload’ Stickers The University-wide 'Beat the Baseload' campaign aims to drive down our electrical ‘wastage’. This campaign requests that all electrical equipment in the University is labelled with a Green, Amber or Red sticker to remind the equipment's user and to inform others (i.e. housekeeping) of which equipment can be switched off:

Green sticker - Item may be switched off Amber sticker - Please ask before switching off Red sticker - Do not switch off

Please ensure all electrical equipment in your room is clearly labelled with the correct sticker (preferably on the plug). Stickers will be provided during Induction Week. Red stickers can be requested from college reception in particular circumstances i.e. for medical fridges or for radio alarm clocks.

Lighting and Equipment Please help reduce energy wastage by ensuring you turn off all non-essential lighting and equipment. Where possible, avoid leaving items on standby and unplug an item from the socket once it is fully charged.

Laptop/PC Setup If you are bringing your own PC or laptop, please ensure that it is set up to enter hibernation mode if left unused for 15 minutes.

30 Heating The University’s Energy Management Strategy states that college rooms will be heated at set times throughout the day

If the radiator in your room has a TRV (Thermostatic Radiator Valve) then please x Turn your radiator to 2 when vacating your room for a long period of time x Turn your radiator to 3 or 4 when you require your room to be heated within heating times identified in the Energy Management Strategy (section 15). x Please do not set the TRV to the maximum or minimum levels

Your radiator will turn off when your room has reached temperature and turn on during heating times when your room is under temperature.

If your room is frequently too hot or too cold please report this to Reception.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Please help reduce the volume of waste produced by taking simple steps such as avoiding the use of single-use plastic bags, printing double sided 2- to a page where appropriate and following the principles of Love Food Hate Waste.

The college library hosts a stationary reuse scheme you may donate unwanted stationary or take away items to use free of charge. Other unwanted items can be donated to the end of year Green Move Out Scheme

All University members must recycle waste items wherever suitable (please refer to Recycling Guides located next to most Recycling Bins for details of how to dispose of certain items). Within your room, place any recycling into the blue recycling bag. Once full, please empty the items into the correct bins at XXX. General Waste should be placed in your room’s General Waste bin and will be collected weekly. Used batteries and printer cartridges can be recycled via the Recycling Points located in the College Reception.

Water

Help reduce the amount of water used by college by taking simple steps such as not leaving the tap running when washing up of cleaning your teeth. Please report any dripping taps or showers to college reception.

Travel

The University strongly discourages unnecessary usage of motor vehicles. This is not only due to environmental considerations but also due to the lack of parking provision on the University estate. Students are instead encouraged to walk or recycle around Durham City and Queen’s Campus and to travel via public transport.

There are many bus deals for Durham University campus cardholders including the Arriva X1 inter-campus bus (which is free with a campus card). There are also good facilities for cyclists including bike hire schemes at Queens’ Campus and Josephine Butler College, bike repair kits, cycle storage and bicycle user groups.

Information on all green travel options can be found at htts://www.dur.ac.uk/greenspace/travel/.

Further Information

For more information on Environmental Sustainability in College and at Durham University, contact our Student Environment Rep, Maria ([email protected]) or visit the Greenspace student webpages: https://www.dur.ac.uk/greenspace/groupsandteams/students

Thank you for supporting environmental sustainability at Durham University.

31 JCR Democracy in

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Introduction

Hello everyone, I’m Ken, your JCR Chair this year! Although I’m officially not a member of the Exec, I work with them to ensure everything runs smoothly! My main responsibilities include the following 3 fun things: x Chair JCR Meetings x Run all JCR elections x ALL Trevs Clubs and Societies I’m also your source of information about EVERYTHING in the JCR – so please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! And I look forward to meeting you all at Trevs! Kenneth Chu, JCR Chair ([email protected]) Elections – Getting Involved

There are FAR TOO MANY WAYS to get involved with the running of the JCR. One of them is to be elected to a JCR position! Most positions only require a short manifesto so it’s VERY EASY TO GET INVOLVED! I’ll be opening elections throughout the year for various positions – just keep an eye out for emails! During Fresher’s Week, I’ll open various committee positions (more than 30 available!) so that ALL OF YOU can be involved! In short, being involved in the JCR gives you a fantastic experience, various useful skills, as well as something great to be put on your CV! JCR Meetings – Getting YOUR Voice Heard

JCR Meetings are YOUR chances to have a say in how the JCR is run, by you, for you. YOU set the Agenda and you get a chance to voice out your views and change how the JCR is run! Meetings are organised by the JCR Chair and take place in the bar, normally on a Sunday evening. Your first one will be the ‘end point’ to your freshers’ week. So what happens?

1. The JCR Exec, responsible for various aspects of College life, submit a written report about what they have been up to, what they want to achieve and promote general points, events and issues. These are posted on the noticeboard on the Cobbles and are also available online. You can ask them questions about what they have been up to.

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2. At the start of the meeting, there is always some time for open discussion. Almost anything can be discussed, including matters related to the JCR, College, University or even national issues. Anything submitted to the Chair (Ken) before the meeting can be discussed. Recently, we have discussed the Bar usage, TV subscriptions and even irons! This is also the time for any questions for the Exec.

3. Motions, being formal proposals, are slightly more serious. If you want anything to happen in the JCR, it has to be put in the form of a motion. In the meeting, the motion will be introduced and the debate shall begin. Sometimes there is little to say, other times we might have to set off the fire alarm to restore order (ok, that’s never happened before, but it could!). Sometimes, amendments will also be proposed. Finally, the motion is then taken to a vote, being either accepted or rejected.

An example motion might be as follows:

The Smoothie Maker Motion

Summary This motion allows the JCR to purchase and provide smoothie makers in all College pantries.

This JCR Notes (What is happening now? Why things should change?) x That Trevelyan students like smoothies; x That currently there is no provision for making smoothies in College This JCR Believes (Why should people support your changes?) x That drinking smoothies will help to keep Trevelyan students healthy; x That the purchase of smoothie makers will benefit the entire JCR. This JCR Resolves (What exactly you want to be changed?) x To purchase 20 smoothie makers, one for each Pantry in College at a price of £19.99 each, at a total cost of £399.80.

They’re usually very short and are a fantastic way to voice your opinions about the good (or bad) happening in college. Plus they happen in the bar- not too far to walk at all! Sometimes you can win free formal tickets JUST BY SHOWING UP!

33 Formals

Formals are special nights in Trevs held every two weeks or so. You get a three-course meal for about £3.50 - £5, and it’s a big social occasion to have a few drinks with your friends during the dinner and then there’s music on in the bar. Basically a get together for all of college, you’ll want to be coming regularly.

The Dress Code is formal usually (shocking!), basically no denim – a shirt and black trousers for boys, a dress you’d wear on a classy night out for girls, and you need to wear your gown. You get your gown on the first day; don’t worry about it before arriving. Sometimes it’s black tie or fancy dress, and you don’t need the gown. There are some special formals and these are usually huge nights, they are often black tie so remember to bring it!

In the meal itself you can take up to one bottle of wine in, or the equivalent in other alcohol, and most people get that from the bar, which opens just before formals. You can bring your own drinks not from the bar but you have to pay corkage (£2.50) – so you’re better off buying from the bar. Post formal the bar is open, the music’s on, and you can buy some more drinks in preparation for the night ahead. Mostly, people stay in the bar until it closes and then a big group will go to town to finish the night in a club.

There are a few rules you should be aware of: x You have to be there on time or you won’t be allowed in. Leave time to get your drinks from the bar, because everyone’s trying to get their bottles of wine. x Once it’s started, you’re not meant to leave until the President bows out, but if you do you can’t come back in – you’re giving up the rest of your meal. x Keep the gown on until the people on high table have sat down. x Don’t stand up at any point during the meal. x No mobile phones! There are also some fun traditions, and your Freps will explain these.

In Fresher’s Week, there are two formals, and they’re both free (lucky you!). Landing Formal is on your first night, so be ready when you pack! That one’s to let you get to know your fresher’s group and start your University experience with the classic Durham event. The other one is Academic Formal, where you’ll get to know the people who study your subject, which is really helpful once the work starts.

After the first week’s formals, you have to apply to get in. Emails will come out from your Services Officer with the details of them, and how to apply. Some of them are oversubscribed so there’s a priority system in place for seats, but it’s all in the email. Read the first formal email carefully. Formals are super fun, they’re huge nights in Trevs. You get to have a great time and get to know everyone, including the other years (they’re nice once you know them). I’ll see you all at Landing Formal!

34 The Bogsheet is our college gossip column. It's done a few times a term and you'll find it on the toilet doors! You provide the banter and our secretary provides the Bogsheet. No BANTER, no bogsheet. Here is a ! little example so you know what to expect. It's a light-hearted part of college life and it makes going to the toilet a tad more exciting - T

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Durham may be a relatively small city, but there’s plenty to do and see, a huge range of restaurants suitable for both a student budget as well as something a little more extravagant for when the parents are paying, and places that cater for most nightlife scenes. I’ve put together a mini guide to some of the establishments of Durham, but there’s only really one way to truly get the Durham experience, and that’s by getting out there and going yourself!

Things to do for students

The Cathedral: Durham’s main attraction other than the University, this is a definite must for when the parents visit. Have a wander, grab a coffee in the cathedral café and take some photos in your gown in the quad if you want to pretend you’re in Harry Potter! For a price you can go up the tower- it’s not cheap but it’s a great view. The architecture and history are breath taking so spend some time having a proper look at this historic landmark. The Botanical Gardens: This is always a winner during revision or generally in the summer term- either just for a walk or a picnic. It’s completely free for students but remember to take your campus card. The Gala Theatre Walkergate Complex; Ok, so it’s not the biggest, swankiest or most up to date cinema in the world, but it’s cheap with NUS discount and you can easily walk there. Check out what’s on and book online at www.galadurham.co.uk The Assembly Rooms or College Theatre: Theatre is pretty big in Durham, with each college putting on productions, as well as regular plays and musicals from DULOG and other university-wide companies. It’s a great way to get involved- onstage or off- but even if you’re not aspiring to become the next Johnny Depp then they’re definitely worth seeing. Browns Boats: Under Elvet Bridge you can hire out rowing boats for a chilled paddle along the river (watch out for the crazy rowers!) or a floating bound- to-get-a-little-damp picnic. It’s a must do before you leave Durham! If all else fails, Newcastle is only a 15-minute train away with more cinemas and shops than you’ll ever need to keep you amused!

36 Restaurants

La Spag: (Italian) 0191 383 9290 This can be summed up by ‘cheap and cheerful’. They do a reasonable selection of pastas and pizzas and you get free salad. It’s a great place to go on a social if you don’t want to spend too much. You often can’t book so be prepared to wait a little while for a table. Tias: (Mexican) 0871 7141383 Situated in Claypath, Tias offers a great selection of Mexican food and is really reasonably priced. They will cater for large groups but it’s best to book in advance, as it’s very popular! Shaheens: (Indian) 0191 386 0960 You can find Shaheens along the Bailey and it’s known to be a Happy Hour favourite. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the prices mean that it’s perfect for hungry students! The Court Inn: (Pub Grub) 0191 384 7350- A hidden gem, the Court Inn offers great pub food for between £5- £10. The quality of the food is much better than The New Inn, so it’s worth the extra walk. They have a no phone policy as well, which makes it a really sociable atmosphere. No need to book, just walk straight in! Zen: (Oriental Fusion) 0191 384 9588 Although quite expensive in the evening, Zen offers an amazing lunch time menu for around £6. The food is brilliant if you like Chinese or Thai food; it’s beautifully presented and of much better quality than any local Chinese takeaway. It’s definitely worth a visit. Walk in at lunchtime, but book for an evening meal. If none of these take your fancy, many of the chain restaurants in Durham (Ask, La Tasca, Nando’s, Café Rouge and The Slug and Lettuce) offer lunchtime menus and/or Happy Hours for cheap food!

Nights Out

For a small town Durham has a wide choice for nights out, whatever your tastes… There are 16 College bars, all catering to student budgets and each with a unique atmosphere. The best ones are Trevelyan (cheapest and biggest range), St. Cuths (beer garden and open from midday), Collingwood (Pizza Bar and good Atmosphere) and Castle (which is located in a dungeon). If you ever want to branch out from College Bars, here are a few other places you may want to visit…

Pubs/Bars

The New Inn: Located conveniently close to college and frequented nearly exclusively by students. Also has the added advantage of reasonably nice food, which will prove an appealing alternative after several weeks of college meals. Swan and 3: A traditional Sam Smith’s Pub, nice atmosphere, food and a grassy area out the back, which is brilliant when the sun finally comes out. Varsity: Sports Bar on the Bailey with plenty of offers, however limited seating can become a problem on busy nights. The Boathouse: Located on the riverbank near Elvet Bridge, it’s slightly more expensive then other bars, but their Cocktail Fishbowls and balconies make it nicer then most. Jimmy A’s: Located under Elvet Bridge in what used to be a jail. Three bars located on three separate floors, too noisy for a relaxing drink, but a good place to visit at the start of a big night out. Shakespeare: The oldest pub in Durham, located on Saddler Street- a fantastic place to go for a quiet drink if you ever want to get away from other students. Ebony: Durham’s classiest and most expensive bar, Champagne cocktails and such like- Durham’s answer to Made in Chelsea. You’ll probably only visit it in the few days after your loan comes in and your feeling particularly affluent.

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Klute: Has recently become a more socially acceptable place to visit after it was refurbished last year, even though it was once voted the second worst club in Europe (shortly before the ‘worst club’ burnt down). It has plenty of drinks offers, but suffers due to the small dance floor, sticky walls and musty scent. Studio: Located on North Road is a popular place in Durham. Reasonable drink prices, two levels, and a range of music from RnB to house to pop. It can get ridiculously busy, which can be a problem if you don’t like being pushed about, although with a big group of friends from college it’s one of the best nights around. Loft: This newer club has recently hit the big time holding busy nights throughout the week; it’s certainly the ‘place to be’, from RnB and pop nights, to specialised events such as ‘NOVA’ held once/ twice a month catering for the house music fanatics amongst you. Loft is also host to the new ‘Itchy Feet’ night transporting revellers back to the swinging sixties. This club caters for everyone’s music needs. Fishtank: Not quite a club, but much more than a bar, Fishtank is where you should head if you want a completely unpredictable and quirky night out. Loveshack: A large 70s themed bar complete with a VW ‘Lovebus’ and dodgy patterned wallpaper, it plays all the usual Durham chart and cheese. Music aside, it does offer something different to the rest of the Durham club scene, however, it’s quite hard to actually put your finger on what that actually is. Wiff Waff: If your perfect night consists of sipping on beverages whilst playing ping- pong then this bar is your paradise. Fabios: Aka the hipster hangout, this place is a stairway to heaven (literally) you have to climb four flights of stairs to reach the delicious cocktails and banging tunes.

I hope this shows that although Durham is small, it has plenty to offer. And never forget Newcastle is very close and is awesome for a night out!

Prefer a Coffee?

As well as the highest ratio of pubs to students, and the most concentrated area of cash machines, Durham also boasts a wonderful range of coffee shops, great for getting out of college, or a catch up with friends when living out. Our college bar now acts as a coffee bar in the day (far cheaper than Starbucks I can promise you that!) If you fancy getting out of college though, you might like to try: Vennels: Situated on Saddler Street and hosting a fantastic range of cake, with loads of seating. Very quaint! Leonard’s: It’s quite difficult to find, down some stairs off the High St, but it does really brilliant coffee. Café Continental: On Elvet Bridge with cake that is too delicious for words. A little bit more expensive, but worth it for the cake. Seriously. Go there right now. 9 Altars: Again a difficult one to find, down the little alley next to Café Rouge, but it’s really quaint and very welcoming! You can sit outside and see the river too. Isn’t that lovely.

38 A BIG WELFARE WELCOME TO TREVS! You’re about to start some of the best years of your life, and just in case you have any problems along the way, we’re here to help!

We’re Adam and Katie, your JCR Welfare Officers!

We’re here to support you during your time in college and offer a listening and signposting service through our weekly drop-ins and our Skype hours at trevs.welfare

If you want a friendly face to talk to, about any issue, big or small, or whether you want supplies (pregnancy tests, condoms, etc) th ’ th l t t

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Dr Latham - ([email protected]) 07745 207 401 Welfare Officers Adam Jarvis - ([email protected]) During term time, our mobile will be on Katie Dalton - ([email protected]) during our drop-in hours. During

Students with Disabilities Rep Freshers’ Week, we’ll have it on most of Ben Vickers - ([email protected]) the time so you can get in touch with one

of us whilst you’re getting settled in. Alcohol Awareness Officer Megan Crowther - ([email protected])

LGBT Students’ Reps Luke Andrews – ([email protected]) NIGHTLINE Carole Saville – ([email protected]) 0191 334 6444 International Students’ Rep Venus Loi - ([email protected]) Nightline is a confidential listening service run by Durham students between 9pm - 7am every night of term. You can From coffee to condoms, pregnancy tests to either call the number above or drop into puppy rooms (yes, we’ve had a puppy room) – the office behind the Dun Cow Pub on we want to make sure you feel safe and Old Elvet. supported in Trevs. There is also the University Counselling Wel-fairy love Service and the Durham Student’s Union Adam and Katie xx Advice Centre.

39 Money Matters

JCR Finance and Expenditure The JCR has 3 main sources of income: 1. JCR Dues from each member of the JCR in their first year. 2. The Composition Fee, a levy from the local authorities that is split between the DSU (Durham Students Union), Team Durham and the JCRs of the various colleges. 3. Income from services and investments, like the pool table. The JCR may charge you for other things (formals for example), but this is just a way of passing on actual costs to you so is not a real source of income. Sometimes the JCR sells items during the year, such as event-based t-shirts.

JCR money is used to provide services in College, like the free photocopier. Along with other profits this income is used for any extra projects the JCR wishes to embark on (for instance to set up new clubs and societies or improve existing ones). The spending of this money is decided by the Treasurer in Finance Committee and in JCR Meetings.

Where to Keep Your Money Even though Durham is a relatively small city, the number of banks or building societies is still quite large. This gives you the ideal situation of being able to bank with almost whomever you wish. HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds TSB, RBS, Nationwide, Halifax, Santander, Barclays and the Co-operative Bank. All of them can be found in the city centre, in and around the Marketplace. Different banks offer different things, such interest free overdrafts, Young Persons railcards and cheap insurance. Make sure that you find out about:

x Overdraft details: make sure that you confirm how large your overdraft is with your bank before you think of going into it, just to save any embarrassment later. x Interest charges and penalties: what happens if overdraft limits are exceeded? x What happens at graduation: Be aware of the whole package and what will happen in the future. x Online Banking: a REALLY useful way of keeping a track of your money, the JCR has set up an online payment service which comes in particularly useful when paying for formals/ gym membership and anything else that Trevs offers. x Getting a cheque book: A lot of things you pay for within the JCR are still paid for by cheque, so having a chequebook will make your life A LOT easier.

Tuition Fees and Student Finance

Your tuition fee is the annual charge the University levies for your education for the majority of courses it is set at £9,000 for the coming year. Any home student can borrow this amount to pay for their tuition fees from the Student Loans Company (www.slc.co.uk). If you apply for this loan (highly recommended) it will be paid directly to the university, and you won’t have to start repaying it until you are earning £21,000 a year with an interest rate not higher than the current rate of inflation.

In addition to this loan students can apply for a maintenance loan from the Student Loans Company. This amount is means tested; it depends on your parents’ income. You can get an estimate of how much you can get at the Student Finance website.

For more information about how to apply for a student loan go to: www.dur.ac.uk/undergraduate/finance/ http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Most important is to not take any of these loans for granted and to sit down with your parents to make sure you (and they) understand all the costs and how they will be covered

40 What You Can Expect to Pay While You’re at University One of the big unknown factors when you begin university is how much it is likely to cost you. Everyone has different spending habits and different perceptions of what is expensive; as such determining a budget that is applicable to everyone is impossible.

Battels explained…

Battels often tend to be a bit of a mystery to most students until you’ve been here for a while! “Battels” is the fancy name given to the bills that college sends you near the beginning of every term. Included in it are all your living costs (internet, all your meals, cleaning, electricity etc.) The bill also includes your JCR Dues: x JCR Dues (This is your JCR membership which enables you to be fully involved in college activities – this funds a variety of things including JCR facilities, clubs, societies and JCR events). This is £130 and is paid once in your fresher year, but lasts you for your entire time in Durham! The £130 also includes your Trevs Day Charge (a massive day of celebrations in college which takes place after exams) which is £8 and again is paid only once in your fresher year. Other (leisure) costs

Every student at Trevs needs a gown as these are worn to matriculation (a fancy name for registering with the University) and for formal dinners. They need to be bought when you arrive; second hand ones will cost £35, while brand new ones will cost £55. Be aware that there are only a limited number of second hand gowns though, which will be sold on a first come first served basis, so arrive early to avoid disappointment!

The next two expenses that you are likely to want to meet are the charges for the Bops and Balls. The most expensive of these is the Summer Ball (the main event in the last term after the exams). Although these events can be expensive they are really worthwhile, and nearly all students attend them.

You can purchase a Platinum Pass for £75 (look out for a sheet of paper in your Freshers’ Pack about this!) These not only save you money (£20) but also mean that you don’t have to worry about finding the money for these events later on in the year – really worth the investment! Otherwise, keep some money aside for these.

The other expenditure worthy of note is Formals (formal dinners), which take place once every two weeks and are very popular! They are usually at £3.50-£7 for a full three course meal, depending on the occasion.

Please note that we DO NOT TAKE £50 NOTES, so please make sure (especially if you are coming from overseas) that you bring different notes/cheques instead.

Insurance

The JCR has lots of different insurance policies covering Public, product and Employers liability and covering our assets (for instance the Boat Clubs Boats and the Baritone Saxophone). However, this does not necessarily mean that everything in college is covered by our insurance policies.

Personal Items such as mobile phones and laptops are used are at the owners risk and the JCR are not responsible for any loss or damage. We recommend that you have adequate insurance cover to protect your Sportspersonal Insurance items. It's worth checking out your home insurance policy to ensure you Trevsknow JCR's about insurance cover for doesyou personal not cover items. sporting activities, however contact Team Durham for

41 details of what their sports insurance covers (which is part of the Team Durham fee on your first bill). What do I do if I get into Financial Trouble? First of all don’t worry! You definitely won’t be the only one and there is plenty of help around, including grants and further loans. Your first point of contact should be either Dr. Latham (Senior Tutor), Bridget Shepherd (Treasurer), Hannah Pilkington (President), Adam Jarvis or Katie Dalton (Welfare Officers) – we will be able to give you advice and further information as you need. There are also hardship funds available through College and university and College can provide you with information and advice on which is best for you to apply for. Although the funds are called hardship funds please don’t let the name put you off applying for them. If you are genuinely struggling for money, please apply to these funds –

that’s why we have them! Useful Websites Organisation Description Website National Debt Line Debt Support www.nationaldebtline.co.uk Government Student Government support of www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Support and student loans student finance Durham Student Support University finance advice www.dur.ac.uk/student.finance Student Loans Company Student loans www.slc.co.uk Student Money Run by UCAS http://www.ucas.ac.uk/students/studentfinance/ Endsleigh Insurance Good student insurance, www.endsleigh.co.uk/frames_quotestudent.html quite inexpensive

*** Money Saving Tips ***

x Laundry Fobs are used to operate the laundry services, Washing costs £2.50 for a BIG wash, and 40p to tumble-dry. Colour Catchers save washing different colours separately. x Look on Amazon and charity shops for textbooks- though remember you don’t need to buy many- the libraries are here for a reason! Tim (our amazing librarian) will usually get in books especially for you if you ask him nicely! x E-mail your academic parents to see if they have old copies of books or equipment which you could buy off them at discounted prices, or try sites like www.book- regeneration.co.uk x Double check your phone provider for signal x Your campus card acts as an NUS student card, so ALWAYS ask for student discount – most places now give you 10% off – believe me it adds up! x Travel can be REALLY expensive, so shop around (check out the Travel Page) x Trevs Bar is AWESOMELY good value – so use the Bar and Coffee Shop x Buy a PLATINUM PASS – and save £20 later on in the year. x Get involved – University is one of the only chances you will get to try out new sports and activities for a fraction of the cost in the ‘real world’!

42 How to save on Travel

If you live nearby or have your parents come pick you up all the time, you won’t have to worry too much about travel expenditure. However, most of you will have to pay to get to and from University. You can often save a lot over the standard on-the-day rail fare, especially if you live further from Durham. Fact: the cheapest way to get to London will cost you about £3. Travel has a natural hierarchy, so here goes:

Air travel: Durham is close to two international airports, each roughly 20 miles away. Newcastle Airport is easily accessible by train and metro and boasts flights to a range of UK, European destinations and Dubai, many of which are available cheaply. Durham Tees Valley Airport has limited flights, usually more expensive and the airport is accessed by bus from Darlington. Useful sites for checking airfare include skyscanner.net for round-trips and kayak.co.uk for more complicated journeys. If you are traveling from abroad you may want to consider Manchester or Edinburgh airports. Students from Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands often fly home. Both easyJet.com and Flybe.com provide frequent flights to Newcastle from Belfast, Manx2.com flies to the Isle of Man several times per week and Flybe also serves both Jersey and Guernsey from Newcastle. If you live in the Southwest, Devon or Cornwall, easyJet has convenient flights to Bristol; Flybe fly daily to Exeter and Southampton and more seasonally to Newquay. Flights can also be had to London from Newcastle with BA.com or Flybe, although most often it is cheaper and quicker to take the train. Well in advance, Flybe and Manx2 flights can be had for around £40 or less each way, usually less for easyJet flights or to Belfast.

Rail Travel: Durham station is on the East Coast Main Line, about 30 minutes’ walk from Trevs - if you know the way - but many students opt for the taxi at least when they first arrive (£5-6 one way). A 16-25 Railcard, available for £30.28 when you are a student regardless of your age, will save you 1/3 off most rail fares including advance tickets and is a great help for day trips to Newcastle and the like. The National Rail Enquiries website (nationalrail.co.uk) is the most useful for looking up train fares, eastcoast.co.uk is useful for journeys to the north and south- east (and generally cheap), tpexpress.co.uk for journeys to the north-west (Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool) with crosscountrytrains.co.uk useful for what’s left in- between – these are the 3 main operators at Durham. If you’re checking a good week or so in advance and no advance tickets are showing, try a bigger station a bit further from home.

Bus/Coach Travel: bus and coach travel can be cheaper than train, but it is by far the slowest option. As a Durham student, your campus card will give you free travel on the X1 bus between Durham and the Stockton Campus. The main operators are www.nationalexpress.com and uk.megabus.com. National Express offers a ‘coachcard’ to save money on their fares. While Megabus does not actually operate buses in Durham, they do from Middlesbrough to London, at the other end of the X1 bus route. They sell seats from £1.50 on their coaches, meaning that it is usually cheap to travel to London via bus than train.

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Welcome to the most charitable college in the whole of Durham! Whatever your interest, we'd love to have you on board in DUCK Committee (DUCKcomm)- with such a huge range of events, activities and challenges, there’s bound to be something perfect for you!

Below are just a few of the brilliantly inventive ways Trevs has raised money for great causes in the last 12 months: x RAG (Raise And Give) Raids to major cities across the UK x Trevs does “Take Me Out” x The infamous annual eating/dare competition “Hold the Bar” x Trevs students taking part in the ‘toughest assault course in the world’ Tough Guy 2014 (Including one of your senior fresher reps!) x Jailbreak- with teams getting across the channel and to the Hebrides. x Formally Lost- driven to an unknown secret location- who will return quickest? x 3-Peaks Challenge- Climbing England, Scotland and Wales’ highest mountains in 24hrs! x & Much much more!

If you'd like to get involved, no matter the level of commitment; be it helping create and plan events, performing in our various competitions and concerts, or simply getting stuck in and raising money for a variety of deserving local and international causes, we'd love you have you on board!

For any more info don’t hesitate to email:

[email protected] or [email protected]

Student Community Action

SCA runs over 40 different volunteering projects for students from dog walking to helping in a primary school, horse riding for the disabled to hosting a tea party for the elderly. You can spend as much or as little time volunteering as you like and there are always plenty of one-off events to get involved with if you have a busy schedule! It is a student-led organisation with student volunteers running every project and student ambassadors promoting SCA. Your college ambassador is a great person to talk to if you have any questions about SCA and volunteering. Just check the website www.dur.ac.uk/community.action to find out who your ambassador is.

You can also drop in to the office in the Student Activity Centre in the DSU between 10-4 Mon-Fri to have a chat with some of the staff or contact [email protected] to find out more.

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Durham Students’ Union is the organisation that supports and represents all Durham University students. Whether you are interested in joining one of our fantastic student groups, would like to get involved in student representation on a local or a national level, are keen to build up your CV with training and development experience, or perhaps you need help with something more serious, such as being represented on academic matters, we are here to make sure you get the most out of your student experience.

A strong student voice The Union works independently from the University, to make sure your voice is heard. Every year five student officers are elected to lead Durham Students’ Union. This team liaises with the University, colleges, local community and the National Union of Students, to represent students on the issues that are important to you.

Academic representation Every course in the University has an elected course rep who is responsible for representing you on academic matters. They ensure that your voice heard on issues about your course, academic support, lecturers or study space. This allows academic staff members to identify what is working well and what problems might exist, to ensure positive changes are made.

Almost 200 student groups offering activities for you to enjoy In addition to college societies, Durham Students’ Union has almost 200 student groups, including societies, media, associations and our fundraising arm DUCK. These cover a wide range of interests from dancing to charitable causes and from academic societies to music and the arts. If none of the existing groups interest you, we will help you to set up your own!

Advice service We offer free, confidential and independent guidance and support on a wide range of issues including finance, accommodation, colleges, contracts or anything else you may need help with.

For further information about the Union, visit www.durhamsu.com, www.facebook.com/durhamSU, www.twitter.com/durhamSU

45 Fresher IT Stuff

Trevelyan’s website is an essential part of finding out about: Daily News, Welfare information, Contact forms (for contacting everything from welfare, to someone to fix the fridge). It is also the place to sign up for formal dinners and other calendar events. It’s really for just about everything. It’s getting a facelift over the summer so it should be all shiny and new for your arrival. Set it as your homepage on your laptop to find out all of the Trevs news/ check what’s for dinner without having to walk the whole way to the dining hall.

Check it out! http://www.dur.ac.uk/trevelyan.jcr/

IT Committee

Firstly a big “HELLO!” from Enya & the IT committee, we are the techies of the college who assist with technical support and friendly advice. We also run the college IT rooms and the Trevelyan JCR website. If you are studying computer science, or indeed just have a mild (or indeed severe) obsession with computers- get in touch with Enya as she will require your help/assistance throughout the year!

At Trevelyan we have 12 computers connected to the Durham University network, providing departmental software support and access to your Durham computer space, available 24/7 in addition to laser printing (4p per page) & scanning facilities. Wireless Internet access is now available throughout College.

CIS (Computing and Information Services)

ITS is Durham’s IT department and is responsible for your Internet connection (ESOL/En-suite Online) and also the public computers (NSPCs/ Network Service PCs), they also provide free technical support, website hosting, printing and a whole bundle of other services. If you’re not sure how to contact them or what services they offer simply ask a member of IT committee for advice and will be happy to help.

Quarantine?!?!?

Don’t worry it’s not as bad it sounds Quarantine is just the process of getting your computer connected to the Durham network.

When you first plug your computer into the network, open up an internet browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome etc) you will presented with a page asking you to enter your ITS username and Password, (these will be given to you by email after you have accepted your offer so you can enroll online). Then you will be asked to download and run a program which just checks your computer is compatible with the ITS ESOL polices. To check in advance if your computer is compatible with the ITS ESOL polices please

46 follow this link. http://www.dur.ac.uk/its/esol/remotescan/

There is no recommended minimum or optimum requirements, however it is suggested that any laptop or PC for use has at least 4GB RAM fitted, an 320Gb Hard Disk and Windows XP (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 7 installed as the core Operating system. You will also need antivirus and antispyware software installed; ITS recommend AVG Free (http://free.grisoft.com/) and Spybot: Search&Destroy (http://www.safernetworking.org/). The great news is they are both free! If you have others you will need to ensure they are up to date with definitions.

E-mail

All students with access to ITS network will have an email address, which can be accessed through DUO (https://duo.dur.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp) or OWA(https://exdurf.dur.ac.uk/exchweb/bin/auth/owalogon.asp) , you can also sign up for an IMAP account which you can use with a email client such as Outlook or Thunderbird. As a student you are expected to check your emails at least once a day, ensuring that you do not miss any important information or announcements regarding College, University or you specific course.

Network use

Please note that the use of the BitTorrent protocol is not allowed on the Durham network and is thus blocked, in conjunction with access to Rapidshare due to the majority of traffic from these sources containing ether copyright infringements or other non-academic data.

CIS Policy is ‘The IT facilities should not be used for non-academic or illegal activities. For example, viewing of pornographic or offensive material, downloading copyright material, the playing of computer games, are expressly prohibited.’”

For more information on regulations please visit: http://www.dur.ac.uk/its/esol/regulations/

HELP! Don’t panic! All of this information and more can be found on the JCR website (http://www.dur.ac.uk/trevelyan.jcr/ ) and if you need any further assistance, or have any questions then you can contact the IT Chair any time before after or during your time here. IT Committee will also be around during your arrival and throughout the year to see to all of your IT needs.

47 Durham Libraries

The University has four libraries in Durham that any student can access – Main Library, Palace Green Library, the Education Library and Elvet Riverside. There’s also a public library in town, called Clayport Library (opposite the Gala Theatre) which has a large DVD and fiction book collection – it’s dead easy to get a library card, all you need is ID and your student card.

The Bill Bryson Library- AKA The Main Library (the ‘interesting’ concrete structure on the science site) houses the majority of subjects’ collections. It’s got basically everything you’ll ever need, as lecturers give their reading lists to the library each year and they order in anything that’s required. There’s also a Document Delivery Service, which can give you access to pretty much anything else that might tickle your academic fancy. The main entrance, bizarrely, is on Level 2, and you’ll find a large computer room, group study area, Café, photocopiers, the reference section and the reserve collection (really popular, short loan books) on this floor. Level 1 for Humanities, Level 3 for Sciences and Level 4 for Social Sciences – although you’ll find that the collections overlap, and often half the books you want will be on a different level. A sexy new extension to the library was completed last summer meaning there are loads of shiny new study rooms, desks and computers to use too! Woo!

The best way to find something in the library is to look it up on the computer system (http://library.dur.ac.uk), which will tell you where your book is, how many copies there are, how long the loan is (long loan = 3 weeks, short loan = 3 days, and reserve = 4 hours) and whether or not it’s available at college libraries (including Trevs). It’s also a good idea to take advantage of the library tours available, as these can be invaluable when you’re trying to find your way around. One major point to remember about the library is that they do fine for late books.

Trevs’ Library- The college library is open 24/7!! As a Trevs student, you also get access to the college library, which is not available to people in other colleges. This can be an absolute godsend when you want a very popular book, and also when you don’t want to carry a load of books up from another library – Trevs stocks a large amount of the recommended and essential books, and given enough notice, Tim (the College Librarian) can order in a book for you.

As well as its large (and ever expanding) collection of academic books, Trevs Library also boasts a fiction section and a new academic DVD library. Books in the library (other than the reference books) can be checked out for three weeks and can be both renewed and recalled. You can search the catalogue through the Main Library catalogue, or the college search page at www.dur.ac.uk/trevs.library. There are library inductions at the beginning of the year, where you can ask any questions you might have, and Tim gives a termly report at JCR meetings.

Palace Green Library houses the law, music and local history collections. It has a couple of computer rooms, but sadly no coffee shop- a great excuse to visit the Cathedral teashop across the road… Education Library- this is in the Education Dept., and houses the Education collection (surprisingly). Elvet Riverside Library- this ‘library’ has no books, but is a useful study area with yet more networked computers. I’m not quite sure why it’s under the header of ‘library’ actually. Oh well…

48 Guide to Registration

Departmental registration is a necessary procedure undertaken by all students in order to become a fully-fledged member of the university. It’s dull as hell, but there’s absolutely no way of getting out of it, so find a friend on the same course to register with, or whack your iPod on, and get to it!

The process is slightly different for different degree programmes, but below is a guide to help ease those registration worries. If you would like to ask some questions, or need help with any of the stages, don’t hesitate to ask any of the Freshers’ Reps, Exec members or your Academic Parents - they’ve all done it before so should be able to help!

Campus Cards The very first registration-related thing that you have to do, the day you arrive, is verify your identification in one of the College offices (signs will be up) and collect your campus card. You should have enrolled online before you come and had the opportunity to upload a photo, which will be used on your campus card. If your photo has been accepted then you can pick up your campus card in College on Freshers’ Sunday provided you bring a passport, driving license or your original birth certificate to verify your ID- make sure any details you enter online correspond exactly with your proof of ID! If you haven’t been able to upload a photo, you still need proof of ID and you will get a slip from College, which you will have to take to the CIS to get your campus card- unfortunately, that means more queues. Your campus card is needed for everything in Durham; from going to other college bars to getting discounts in shops (it is also your NUS card). But be warned, they’re expensive to replace (£15!!) so try you best to keep it safe- it’s a right faff if you lose it!

Online Registration Registration for modules takes place online. More information regarding registration will be available when you arrive, clarifying the exact procedure.

Any problems? If during this process you have any problems or questions, don’t hesitate to ask your Freshers’ rep. If they can’t help then they will put you in contact with someone who can. Don’t worry; you won’t be the only one in that situation! Don’t panic if you miss a time(s) for registration or are rushing to get it all done, the staff do appreciate how complicated it is and tend to be lovely about it all!

49 The Porters

The porters are an essential part of college life, and not only on a manual, getting-things-done basis. The jobs that the porters carry out include; signing out keys to students; welcoming visitors; helping replace light bulbs; signing for packages; and talking in their own language…Geordie!

You will probably get to know our porters personally, and when you do you’ll understand why we’re so fond of them, as they are lovely guys that you’ll miss when you leave. What a lot of students don’t realise is that they have been around for a long time, and are more clued up than you might think! Be sure to meet them with a smile and they’ll be sure to meet you with a wry ‘whay aye’ back. There is always at least one college porter on duty, 24 hours a day. If they are not in the Porters’ Lodge (between the Cobbles and the Bar) they will be around College somewhere. You can press a button (providing you need them for a genuine reason!) that brings them back to the Lodge, and you can also contact them on internal 47047 (although it’s probably best to just go and find them). They are always happy to help with any problem and really are part of the backbone of college. We’d be totally lost without them and they deserve the utmost respect! Please see them for any help or just for a friendly chat (they don’t bite and they like to talk!).In The Porter’s Lodge You Will Find: Various important books for signing in/out keys and guests, booking the badminton court, reporting damage, requesting repairs etc. Keys for rooms, trunk rooms, music rooms, library, JKH, boat club… Light Bulbs (if you ask nicely they might even change it for you!). Telephone Directories (including the Yellow Pages) Attack alarms Access to parcels that don’t fit in your pigeon hole so are stored in a locked cabinet near their office

Security Close your windows and lock your door when you leave your room, even if only for a short time, especially on the ground floor. Insurance - You are strongly advised to have sufficient insurance to cover all your personal belongings. Endsleigh provided basic cover as an inclusive part of your residence agreement but it may not cover things like musical instruments, bicycles etc. Someone from Endsleigh will be available on Freshers Sunday so that you can make sure you have sufficient cover. There are two bike sheds which are both secure so if you do bring a bike up there is a safe place to store it. Doors – the front door is locked every night around midnight. Access is gained via a keypad code, which will be issued to you on arrival (and changes every term so make sure you keep up to date). The K Block entrance is locked at 7pm daily – you can enter here using your room key.

50 Noise 1) Wherever possible, always attempt to resolve the noise complaint yourself 2) If this does not work or is not appropriate, ring Noiseline on either 0191 3347014 or 07873 194922 3) If there is no answer, contact the Porters

There is an internal phone on A Ground. University Emergency Number Internal: 43333 External: 0191 334 3333 Fire/Police/Ambulance Internal: 9999 24 Hour Security Internal: 42222 External: 0191 334 2222 Durham City Police Station, New Elvet External: 0845 60 60 365

Emergencies If there is a disturbance in College that you feel needs some attention the procedure is as follows: For fire, theft, medical emergencies, threats or no response from NOISELINE, ALWAYS CONTACT: The Porter on duty on extension 47047 (0191 334 7047) or at the Porters Lodge.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Fire Safety- Please study the fire safety sheet up in your room… it’s important!!

IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE: 1) Sound the nearest alarm. 2) Do not tackle the fire yourself unless trained with the appropriate equipment. NEVER put yourself in unnecessary danger!

IF YOU HEAR THE ALARM: Wherever you are leave the building immediately by the nearest exit and go straight to the assembly point, the Elvet Hill Car Park. DO NOT stop to collect personal belongings and DO NOT re-enter the building. You MUST go ONTO the Elvet Hill Park Park, not just wait outside college, as this will block the entrance for the fire engines when they arrive. Wait for further instructions (usually from a college officer).

Please note that the fire brigade will NOT be automatically called every time the alarm sounds. When the alarm sounds, the porter will investigate the area where the alarm was set off, and then call the fire department as necessary. Due to this time delay, it is ESSENTIAL that you leave the building immediately, in case there is a genuine fire and it will spread quickly.

There are fire alarms in every room so BE VERY CAREFUL. The alarms are sensitive and burning toast (hence no toasters or kettles in rooms), joss sticks (not allowed) or spraying aerosols can be sufficient to set them off. You can be fined for causing an alarm to sound. A false alarm at college could cost someone’s life elsewhere by delaying the arrival of the emergency services. Every second counts.

51 Useful Information

Term Dates To help you plan for the 2014/2015 year, and make sure you Induction Week 29th Sept 2014 – 5th Oct can get the cheap train 2014 tickets home! Michaelmas Term 6th Oct 2014 – 12th Dec 2014 Meal Times Epiphany Term 12th Jan 2015 – 13th Mar To help make sure you are 2015 back in College for the all Easter Term 20th Apr 2015 - 19th Jun important meal times. The 2015 food is great in College, and even better when you realise you don’t have to cook, clean, or wash up after any of it! If you have lectures over lunch, pack lunches are also available on request. I know, aren’t we good to you? If you wish to comment on the catering a book is provided in the dining hall for you to do so.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner (if you’re up!) (dinner to us northerners!) (tea to us northerners!) Monday – Friday 8:00 – 9:00am 12:00 – 1:45pm 5:15– 7:00pm Saturday 8:00 - 9:00am 11am – 1pm (Brunch!) 5:15 – 7:00pm Sunday 8:00 - 9:00am 12 – 2pm (Roast!) 5:15 – 7:00pm

Bar Opening Times Ah the bar…the social hub of college! You won’t only find some great theme nights and events, but also a really great place to chill out and have a quiet drink, be it alcoholic or not, with your mates at the end of the day. Everything is so cheap too: softies from 50p a pint and most spirits at £1.60 a shot (35ml, with free mixer)!

Monday – Wednesday 8:00pm – 11:00pm Thursday 8:00pm – 11:00pm (Also 6:00 – 6:50pm on Formal Nights) Friday & Saturday 7:30pm – 12:00am Sunday 8:00pm – 11:00pm (Also for 15 minutes before JCR meetings)

(Extended opening hours for Informal Ball, Trevs Day and Summer Ball)

** The Coffee Bar opens every weekday from 12pm-5pm **

Buttery (and Toastie Bar) Opening Times The Buttery is stocked full of sweets, crisps, drinks, ready meals, cereal, stationery, stamps, toiletries, etc (the list is actually endless!)…So whenever you need something just pop down anytime from 3:30-4:15pm and 8:00-11:00pm every day of the week!

52 What Should I Bring?

A - Alarm clock, Address book, Arty things B - Bottle opener, Bowls/plates, Blue tac, Black and white clothes for matriculation Books, Batteries, Ball attire for the Freshers’ Ball and Christmas Formal, black tie C - Camera, Cheque book, Coat hangers, Cutlery, Clothes, Chargers, Costumes for fancy dress nights (Hula girl, under the sea, ‘beach’, and clown costumes will all definitely come in handy!!), Colour catchers (will save you on a tonne of washing) D - Drying rack for clothes, Duvet and cover, DVDs for those quiet nights in E - Extension cable F - Formal clothes (e.g. clothes you’d wear to a dinner party), First aid kit (plasters etc although there are plenty around college – just ask one of the porters) G – Games, Glue (to make costumes with) H - Hot water bottle I – Instruments of the musical variety (if you play any). Insurance details (for said musical instruments) J – Jammies, Juice K – Key ring L - Lamp, Lots of £1’s and 20p’s, Letter writing stuff M - Mugs, a good Memory (there’ll be lots of stuff to remember!), Money (there’s never enough time in the first few days to trek to the cash machine!) N - National insurance card, NHS details O - an Open mind! P- Paracetamol, Photos, Post-its, Pack of cards, Pin board, Passport/other ID, Pillows and cases Q - Questions for everyone – there’ll always be someone around to help! R – Rug (not really necessary – but it does make your room look nice!) S - Stationery, sewing kit T - Tea/coffee, Towels, Toiletries, Teddy! U - Umbrella V – Variety of clothing, for the odd weather that sometimes occurs in Durham W - Washing powder and Washing up liquid (oh no wait! Both are provided for you!) X - Xtra blanket, for those chilly (northern!) winter nights… Your Xylophone if you have one (Yep, really struggling to think of things for the W’s, X’s and Z’s…) Y - Your student loan details, Young persons rail card Z – Lots of ZZZZ’s (you’re not going to get any in Freshers week!) A Zebra. If you’ve got one. I mean you’re not allowed pets in college, but if you could bring a zebra I’m sure we could make an exception.

53 What not to Bring? Toasters/kettles/Mini-fridges - They’re illegal in your room but are provided in every pantry anyway Irons- also provided by college in every laundry room, but due to fire regulations they’re a no-no for your rooms. Definitely a non- essential, most of us just wear out the creases Animals- Sorry, but Trevs’ Health and Safety regulations mean nothing from a snake to a stick insect is allowed Candles and Incense- These are fire alarm magnets and you definitely don’t want to be that person who sets the fire alarm off at 4am.

Should I Bring? TV- Nah!! There are two TVs with Sky around college, and you’re free to watch whatever you want (except The Only Way if Essex. It’s crap). Sports and Special Events (like Eurovision) are screened in the Bar and everything else is on BBC iPlayer or 4OD. If you wanna play video games then you’ll probably need one, but beware - the TV license is expensive!

A Level Notes- Almost everyone brings them but almost no-one actually uses them, they just take up shelf room which could be used for important things like tea bags and all the free stuff you’ll accumulate from the Uni Freshers’ Fair. Printer- If you want…there’s one JCR black & white printer which just about everyone uses. If everyone else is using it at the same time can get busy, but it does save you from cluttering up your room. Also, photocopying is free!

Last Minute Checklist Essential for Freshers’ Week: - Money for a gown! (Also for a Platinum Pass, a Gym Pass a Freshers t- shirt- a must have Fresher’s Week souvenir!) Or bring a Cheque Book! - White shirt and Smart trousers/skirt for Matriculation. - A Dark Tie for matriculation- (men only) - Potential fancy dress items- they will most DEFINITELY come in handy. - Polka-dot dresses for women and shirts and braces for men; for the Academic Parent 1950’s Swing Evening. - Formal attire easily accessible for landing formal, optional black tie for DSU Freshers’ Ball on the Friday. - ID- Passport, driving license or birth certificate (with the exact information you used to register online!)

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