& Burkhardt House

WELCOME TO HALL AND BURKHARDT HOUSE

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Hello and Welcome to The University of but more importantly, Welcome to Hulme Hall and Burkhardt House!

You are definitely living in the best halls of residence and we hope you have a great time here and get involved with all aspects of our community.

The Junior Common Room (JCR) is the Halls Residents Association –

run by residents for the benefit of residents… So please do get involved!

We hope you have a great welcome week and that you have an even better year, here at Hulme Hall and Burkhardt House.

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CONTENTS

1. Welcome from Mike Mercer – Hulme Hall & Burkhardt House RLO 2. Your ResLife Team - Welcome from Hall RLAs 3. Important Information 4. Hulme Hall & Burkhardt House Site Map 5. Catering Facilities 6. Invitation to This Year’s Formal Dinners 7. Hall Staff – People Who Care 8. Life at Hulme Hall & Burkhardt House 9. Sports at Hulme Hall & Burkhardt House 10. Performing Arts at Hulme Hall & Burkhardt House 11. Park Bar 12. Junior Common Room (The JCR) 13. Local Amenities & Settling into Manchester 14. Getting Around 15. Exploring the 16. The Local Area: Shopping 17. The Local Area: Entertainment & Activity 18. The Local Area: Nightlife & Eating Out 19. Directory of Useful Contacts

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Hello and Welcome to Hulme Hall and Burkhardt House,

I am Mike Mercer, the Residential Life Officer (RLO).

During the day I work as one of the managers in the Student Services Centre on the main

campus on Oxford Road and in the evenings I manage the team of Residential Life Advisors (RLAs) that live here at Hulme. I also live on site so you will see me around quite a bit, usually in the dining room or the bar.

It is my job primarily to make sure that our Hall is a safe, secure and vibrant community that helps you settle into life in Manchester and The University. Having lived and worked in Manchester for over 15 years I consider myself to be almost a local, although as a native Liverpudlian my allegiances are split!

University and in particular first year hall life can be one of the best times of your life, so please make the most of the events and facilities on offer in our hall. The Junior Common Room (JCR) exists to run events and activities that you want so please get involved and join in where you can, if we are not doing things you want to do ask us!

I think you have made the best possible choice of Hall, but I am biased! Please don't hesitate to contact me or any of the RLAs about any aspects of living in Hulme Hall and Burkhardt House as we are here to help you. Have a great year and I look forward to

meeting you all during the coming weeks.

Mike Mercer

RLO

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Your ResLife Team Welcome Anna Neale SRLA - Oaklands and Christie

My name is Anna and I am one of the Senior RLAs as well as the RLA for Oaklands and Christie. This will be my fifth year as a RLA, and my third year at Hulme. I'm from Liverpool and I came to this university eight years ago to study for my undergraduate degree. I loved it here and I've been here ever since. I am currently studying for a PhD in music, focusing on the music of Beethoven. I love rock music, football (I support Everton, of course), and generally having a laugh.

It's my job to make sure that this year at Hulme is one of the best years of your life. If you have a problem, need advice, or just want a chat then please

get in touch with me or any member of the Reslife team. I'm looking forward to meeting you all.

Julia Lawson SRLA – Greenwood

Hello and Welcome to Hulme Hall and Burkhardt! I’m Julia, the other Senior RLA and also RLA for Greenwood Block. I did my BSc and MSc courses in Manchester studying textiles – with that comes a love for creative ‘stuff’ - polka dots, colouring, design… it’s a long list… but I also love baking, music, shows and getting the giggles. Be sure to keep an eye out for all the in-hall events, ranging from Open-Mic Nights, Cheese and Wine Evenings, Comedy Nights and the Harry Potter Formal Dinner.

I really look forward to meeting you all and hope you have an amazing year! Enjoy it as much as you can because believe me, it goes so fast!

Richard Boyle RLA – Plymouth

Hi guys, I’m Richard! I’m a second year medic. My first degree was at Warwick

and included an Erasmus year in Berlin, so I know first-hand how daunting it can be to adapt to a new country or area. Your time in Manchester will be completely what you make of it: experiences don’t always land at your feet but the University has a fantastic amount to offer you if you get out there and find what interests you. Remember that the Reslife team is here to support you and feel free to contact me, or any other RLA, if you need any help or just want to say hello.

Salvador Pacheco Gutierrez RLA – Oaklands and Christie

Welcome to Manchester! This is my fifth year here and I love it. You are coming not only to the best University but to the best city in the UK. I am a PhD student here trying to reinvent the wheel but while that happens I will be here to help you in anything you need. I will try to keep you informed of all events happening in hall and provide you support in any matter. I really wish you all the best in Manchester!

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Ashkan Nazary RLA – Houldsworth

Hi All, Welcome to Hulme and Burkhardt! My name is Ashkan.

Hulme & Burkhardt Hall is known to be one of the best Halls, if not the best, because of its location, fantastic facilities and also because of its student friendly teams (Reslife Team, Housekeeping, Catering, Porters and JCR). We are all here to ensure that you are having the best time while living here. So it is quite safe to say the best year of your life is waiting for you at Hulme so make the most of it by taking part in JCR events and try to join our sport teams, football, rugby and netball. Looking forward meeting you all!

Vas Sevastos RLA – Birley

Hi all, I’m Vasilis from Greece.

I finished my MSc Degree in Computer Science and now work in IT for the Postgraduate Pharmacy department at the , so, you may see me in there from time to time. I enjoy traveling, watching football (Panathinaikos & West Ham United), nights in, nights out, and spending time with friends. Hulme Hall is a great, vibrant place, full of interesting people from different backgrounds. I have spent four years here as a RLA and I am really looking forward getting to know everyone.

Anna Baker RLA – Burkhardt

Hi everyone! I’m Anna, and I’m one of the Residential Life Advisors for Burkhardt. I’ve just finished my undergraduate degree in Music and I now work in the Peer Support Office at the University. I’m so excited to get to know you all and welcome you to what I think is the best Hall of Residence

here at Manchester (though, you could say I’m biased…). I know how daunting moving somewhere new is, so we’re making sure we have some

great socials planned for the next year to help you settle in. RLAs are also on hand for any other aspects of Halls life that you need us for, so please say hi when you see me!

Mike Hale RLA – Burkhardt

Hey everyone, I’m Mike and I’m a newbie in Burkhardt House just like you! I came to Manchester seven years ago, fell in love with UoM and never

left! My undergrad degree was in Engineering, and I now work as a finance assistant in the Sport Department. I love anything and everything to do with Sport, Music and getting outdoors, so when I’m not around halls I’ll be out climbing in the Peak District, or cycling around Manchester.

I can’t wait to spend time around Hulme getting to know you all, so come and say hi if you see me around  You’re in the best city, at the best uni, and this year will fly past in no time… make sure you enjoy it!

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Important Internet Residential Life Officer

To get started with the Your RLO Is: Mike Mercer Information Internet, you will need to visit: Head of Student Services Delivery at The University of http://hornet.manchester.ac.uk Manchester.

Email: [email protected] Contact Information

Duty RLA Tel 07990 561 983 Lost Keys/Swipe Cards Security Tel 0161 306 9966

Reception 0161 306 9880 If your keys or swipe cards are lost,

Reception is OPEN Monday to Friday 9am – 6am stolen or damaged then we can offer

you a replacement. Replacements can Reception is also OPEN Monday to Thursday 6pm – be collected from reception, although 6.30pm and Saturday 11.30am – 12.00am where it is a charge is made. staffed by the Reslife team for Post Collection, Pastoral Questions, Support or Advice

Got a Problem? Let us know! Speak to your Block RLA who will be more than happy to help with any problems you may have during your

time at Hulme Hall and Burkhardt House. Post

Remember to check your post boxes located in the Reception area regularly.

For bigger parcels, they can be collected from the Reception Desk (during Reception Opening Times) and you will need to show some form of ID for security purposes. When a parcel arrives you will be sent an email. You will need the reference number to collect it.

We also now have an Amazon Locker located in the Reception area. The Locker Name for Hulme Hall is ‘GULP’. To use it follow the instructions below:

1. Type www.amazon.co.uk/addGULP into your browser. Don’t use spaces. Building Maintenance 2. You’ll be redirected to Amazon, sign into

your account. To report any maintenance or repair, faults or 3. Once signed in Amazon will automatically problems with your accommodation then please do add the address to your account. so online: https://bm.stars.manchester.ac.uk

When your parcel has been delivered you will be emailed a unique pick-up code; enter this or scan the barcode at the Locker screen and Laundry follow the instructions.

On-site laundry rooms are located in Plymouth,

Greenwood, Houldsworth, Oaklands and Burkhardt. Your laundry card can be topped up online by

visiting: www.circuitcardtopup.com

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Hulme Hall and Burkhardt House

Site Map

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Catering Facilities

If you are not staying in Hulme Hall i.e. those in Burkhardt or if you have guests, then you can pay for each meal at the time of service. The prices are:

£4 Breakfast £5 Dinner

Please note catering arrangements are different on Bank Holidays. Please keep an eye out for posters around these dates updating on Dining Hall Service.

Catering Start and End Dates for 2016-2017

Term One Starts: Thursday 15th September 2016 for evening meal Ends: Saturday 16th December 2016 for brunch

Term Two Starts: Sunday 15th January 2017 for evening meal Ends: Saturday 1st April 2017 for brunch

Term Three Starts: Sunday 23rd April 2017 Ends: Thursday 22nd June 2017

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Your Invite to… Hulme Hall’s Formal Dinners

You are cordially invited to Hulme Hall & Burkhardt House Formal Dinners.

Our formal dinners are a fantastically, unique experience that few halls at The University of Manchester still put on.

Generally, we hold our formal dinners on a monthly basis, and the first of 2016/17 will be held on… Tuesday 4th October 2016

We also hold some themed formal dinners such as our Christmas formal dinner and themes in the past have included Hogwarts!

Dress… Formal Wear & Gowns (gowns provided by the Hall) and in themed dinners, there may be a dress-code to align with the theme

Food… Three Course Meal with Wine or Fruit Juice

Music/Entertainment… Hopefully provided by YOU… Our mix of talented residents!

Harry Potter Formal Our formal dinners are free for residents in catered Halls and for those of you staying with us at Burkhardt;

the cost is only £5 – fantastic value for a fantastic evening! Be sure to book and pay in advance of the dates.

Other dates planned so far for this year include: 8th November 2016 (Harry Potter Theme) …which avoids reading week

9th December 2016 (Christmas) 14th February 2017 (Valentines) 10th May 2017 (Final Formal)

There will also be our Informal Ball in the form of a BBQ on Saturday 3rd June.

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Hall Staff People Who Care

Our hall and the amazing community we have here is maintained by a team of dedicated staff. Some you will meet daily but many work behind the scenes to make our hall a pleasant and safe place to live. You will have met the ResLife team at check in or over the welcome week period.

Please give all our staff the courtesy and respect you would expect to be treated with. Our on-site staff includes a large team of Housekeeping and Facilities, Catering and Administration. They are all dedicated to Hulme and Burkhardt and our large community of residents and many have worked here at Hulme and Burkhardt or the University for a number of years and are more than happy to pass on their experience of the Hall, the University or Manchester.

Some helpful tips to help us help you…

 You should try and get to know the staff you meet regularly (your domestic, reception and catering) by name as it really makes a difference and they also appreciate it a lot when residents say thank you   Report any maintenance issues to the buildings maintenance team as soon as possible – don’t let issues go on, get them fixed straight away!  Report breakages to Housekeeping, but take care. Deliberate breakages may incur fines or charges, so be careful and treat your Hall and your room with care.

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Life at Hulme Hall

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VICTORIA PARK BAR! Benefiting from Free Wi-Fi, the bar really is the centre of Hulme Hall life! It’s great place to study at any time of the day or night, weekdays and weekends. The bar opens from 7pm each evening and we will also hold regular events as well as one-off events. The bar also offers pool tables and should residents show sufficient interest, we’ll run a pool league this year. If you’re feeling lucky, there’s also a games machine!

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Life at Hulme Hall & Burkhardt House

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Sporting Life at Hulme Hall

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There is ample sporting on offer and we’d love you all to get involved! Football

Hulme Hall Football team is a must for anyone who loves having a kick around and wants to get to know other people within halls. The team is open to anybody who is interested in football and there is no previous experience needed. Besides weekly matches and training, they also have regular socials.

Rugby

Hulme Hall Rugby Team is open to lads of any ability and any size; all that's needed is enthusiasm. The team will meet for weekly training sessions and matches. They'll also have regular socials. So if you fancy having a go and getting involved, then this is the perfect opportunity to come down and have a go.

Netball

Hulme Hall Netball Team holds weekly fixtures, practices and socials, but without the dedication normally required of university sports teams. Competitive when we need to be, but relaxed enough to slot into the busy student schedule of sleeping and drinking, the most important requirement is enthusiasm! If you fancy meeting some new people and making the most of your time here, get involved!

Five-a-Side Team

Hulme Hall Five-a-side Team is a must for anyone who loves having a kick around and wants to get to know other people within halls. The team is open to anybody who is interested in football or who just wants to meet new people and get involved. There is no previous experience needed.

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Performing Arts at Hulme Hall

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Victoria Park Bar

Vicky’s

The bar at Hulme really is the hub of halls life; the bar being the main gathering point for you and your friends around halls. We have free Wi-Fi, a couple of pool tables and lots of games. We can provide a fun night in or a place for a few cheap drinks before you go out.

A major highlight of the bar is the projector screen. Throughout the year many football matches from the premier league on Sky Sports and BT Sport will be shown. Champions League matches will of course be shown too. Other popular sporting events include the Grand slam and ATP O2 finals tennis matches, Rugby matches, some F1 races, golf majors and other sporting events in demand. Every few weeks the bar will also host film nights.

Bar Life

Keep yourself up to date with all that’s going on in the bar by visiting the Hulme Hall Facebook Group. There will also be posters up of all the great nights and events that we and your JCR put on for you. Just to give you an idea; we have karaoke nights, open mic nights, comedy nights, regular competitions etc.

If you have any ideas of nights or events that you think would go down well then don’t be shy, feel free to come and speak to the staff, or you can let the JCR know what you want in your halls.

The Bar is Open | Monday to Sunday from 7:00 pm till 12:00 am

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Student Fun at Hulme Hall

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JOIN THE JCR

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Junior Common Room The JCR Elections

What is the Junior Common Room (JCR)?

The JCR is Hulme Hall & Burkhardt’s Residents Association. We are run entirely voluntarily and entirely by you! We’re run by residents, for residents.

Can I get involved?

Yes! It’s a fantastic opportunity and we’re looking for residents who want to get involved in running your JCR!

I want to get involved – is there any support?

Yes – the residents association, The JCR work is supported by the ResLife Team at Hulme Hall and The University of Manchester’s Students’ Union. There’s fantastic training and support available for residents who wish to get involved.

How can I get involved?

Speak to any of the ResLife Team for more information on helping or joining The JCR. You will be able to register your interest ahead of the upcoming elections.

Are there any benefits?

Absolutely! Not only does it look amazing on your CV but joining The JCR will, in turn, guarantee you accommodation in Hulme Hall/Burkhardt House next year!

Every year, we hold elections to decide who will form a part of The JCR. Details about elections will be revealed very soon – keep an eye out on the Hulme Hall Website, Facebook Page and Notice Boards around the Hall.

Register your interest now with one of the ResLife Team!

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Local Amenities & Settling Into Manchester

The Local Area within walking distance of Hulme Hall, you’re on the edge on the infamous Curry Mile – a mile stretch of curry houses. Take the time to venture up the Mile, where you’ll find a wide range of eateries. Mughli is a favourite also offering student discount!

The Wetherspoon’s have a pub at the end of our road; The Ford Maddox which is “our local” and serves a wide-range food and alcohol and have lots of deals on every day. Venture into Fallowfield for more variety of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

Doctor don’t forget to register with a Doctor, it’s advisable to register with a local one so you’re not traipsing around Manchester if you’re ill! There will be sign ups during fresher’s week on the University Campus. There are many local Doctors including Medical Centre, Road Medical Centre and Surrey Lodge/Anson Road.

Dentist should you need a Dentist, the nearest one is in Rusholme. There is also the Dental Hospital within The University of Manchester.

Pharmacy there is a Pharmacy just a short walk away in Rusholme and Pharmacies will generally be located with Doctor’s or a short walk away from their surgery.

You can find phone numbers and addresses of many local healthcare organisations, businesses and much more at the back of this handbook within the Hulme Hall & Burkhardt House Directory.

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Getting Around University, Manchester and Beyond

Manchester is one of the easiest cities to travel around and Hulme Hall & Burkhardt House are ideally located for buses – Oxford Road being one of the busiest bus route roads in Europe! You won’t wait long for a bus into the city and beyond, and the nearest stop is minutes’ walk away. Manchester also has fantastic tram network, great train connections and many a local taxi firm.

Bus

Just at the end of our road, opposite Lidl/Tesco is the nearest bus stop for buses to the Main Campus and the City Centre. On the side of Lidl/Tesco you’ll find the bus stop for buses to , and beyond.

First and Magic Bus offer travel from our bus stop to the City for just £1 each way (or to Didsbury for £1). Be aware of Stagecoach buses – as their charge is currently £2!

Buses run every couple of minutes during the day and late into the night.

Trams

Trams run across the city, although there isn’t a tram stop local to Hulme Hall. The nearest one is St. Peter’s Square or . Please note that St. Peters Square is closed until Spring 2015.

Trams are operated by Metrolink. Generally, you will find that trams are slightly quicker but tend to be slightly more expensive.

Trains

Manchester is served by two main train stations – Piccadilly and Victoria although there are many more stations in smaller areas of Manchester.

Taxis

There are many taxi firms. Street Cars offer pay-by-app payments and tend to be reliable. If you take the short walk to the end of the road to Oxford Road, you will generally pick a hackney carriage taxi up within a couple of minutes, although they are slightly more expensive.

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Exploring the University of Manchester

Collecting Your Student ID Card

One of the first things you’ll need to do when arriving at University is collect your Student ID Card. There are many different locations you can pick your card up from. Your Student ID is an important card – you’ll need it to take books out of the library, enter certain University buildings and it’ll also contain your Student ID. You’ll also be able to benefit from student discount where it’s offered by showing your ID Card.

The whole process should take no more than five minutes if you have finished everything online. Collection dates and times as well as where to collect from will be communicated to you by the University.

Study and Printing Facilities

Joule Library (North Campus) John Rylands University Library (Main Campus) Alan Gilbert Learning Commons (Main Campus) Barnes Wallis Student Hub (North Campus)

Gyms / Health & Fitness

Hulme Hall & Burkhardt Gym – On your doorstep and very cheap! Sign up Monday - Thursday 18:00- 18:30 within Reception. £50 for the full year! Sugden and Armitage Centres – Manchester Universities own gym’s and around a 15-20 minute walk from Hulme Hall. Memberships vary but are priced at around £185 per year.

Campus Map get yourself a Campus Map to find everything you need at University.

Student Services Centre is located on the Main Campus, just off Oxford Road and is open Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm (10am on Tuesday, except for September where Tuesday is 9am).

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The Local Area Shopping

Hulme Hall and Burkhardt House is located in an area of Manchester known as Rusholme. We are within easy reach of , Hulme and Fallowfield.

Shopping

Located just at the end of the road is Wilmslow Park Shopping Area where you will find a selection of shops and eateries including Poundland, Café Nero, Subway, Morrison’s Local, Tesco Express, Lidl, Superdrug as well as the cycling superstore; Edinburgh Cycle Cooperative.

There’s also a wide range of outlets along Oxford Road.

Further afield, Manchester is the shopping destination of the North of . You’ll find, only a short walk away in the city centre, many shopping districts including;

Manchester Arndale which is the main shopping complex in the city with stores including Next, H&M, JD Sports, Topman, River Island and many more. With over one hundred stores, you’re sure to find whatever you’re look for in the Arndale. You’ll also find an array of outlets within Market, located within the Arndale Centre.

King Street offers many high-class, designer label stores.

Affleck’s Palace located in the trendy Northern Quarter is an alternative department store selling club fashion, designer clothing, surf-wear, accessories, henna tattoos and piercings.

The Trafford Centre is located a short bus ride away and is the one-stop place for shopping! With well over two hundred stores, you’ll definitely need a full day to get into all the shops!

The Lowry is just a short tram or bus ride away and is a designer outlet with top labels at bottom prices, where you’re sure to find that designer label at a rock bottom price.

Shopping for Food there’s lots of supermarkets nearby including ASDA in Hulme, Sainsbury’s in Salford, and Lidl in and a smaller ASDA in . You’ll also find M&S Simply Food in the City Centre and an ALDI within Manchester Arndale.

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The Local Area Entertainment and Activity

Manchester may be known for its nightlife, but there is much more to see, do and explore in Manchester with ample entertainment for all to enjoy, whatever you may like. We’ve included only a small handful of Manchester’s highlights – you can find out much more online at Visit Manchester; you’ll also find links and information on all the below at the end of this handbook.

Museums & Galleries

The Whitworth is The University of Manchester’s Art Gallery and you’ll find it just a short walk from Hulme Hall & Burkhardt House, further down Oxford Road you’ll find The University of Manchester’s Museum – The . Both offer fantastic exhibits and offer an enjoyable and free day out, or an afternoon’s cultural experience.

Manchester is also to many other museums and galleries, including; The Peoples History Museum (City Centre – Left Bank) The Museum of Science and Industry (City Centre – ) Police Museum (City Centre – Oldham Road) Gallery (City Centre – Castlefield/Deansgate) Gallery of Costume (Fallowfield) Fire Service Museum (Rochdale) Imperial War Museum North (Salford Quays) (Salford Quays) (City Centre – Mosley Street) The Manchester United Museum (Old Trafford)

Leisure Activity

There’s always something to do in and around Manchester – we’ve include a small selection of what Manchester has to offer.

AMC Cinemas (Great Northern) ODEON Cinema (City Centre or Trafford Centre)

Many students fail to discover the brilliance of AMC at The Great Northern, just on Deansgate. AMC offer considerably cheaper tickets than ODEON, often saving you up to £3 which when combined

with cheaper food and drink as well as free refills on large popcorn and large drinks; AMC is the sensible choice for students!

Manchester is home to much more including Bowling, Theatres, Swimming and Leisure Venues, , Aerial Extreme, Crazy Gold and MUCH MORE!

Head to the Visit Manchester Website to find your perfect way to relax, unwind and have fun.

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The Local Area Nightlife & Eating Out

Manchester is famous for its thriving night life and the variety of bars, pubs and nightclubs on offer – there really is something for everyone! For many of you, aside from the world class teaching on offer at The University of Manchester, Manchester’s exciting nightlife may have been a crucial deciding factor in your choosing of Manchester University. The city is colloquially known as the “Buffet Capital of Europe” due to the variety and selection of cuisine’s available throughout the city. Chinese, American, Indian, and Brazilian to the largest buffet restaurant in the world – Red Hot World Buffet – you’ll definitely find something that takes your fancy.

Princess Street and 5th Avenue is one of the first nightclubs that students experience when coming to Manchester, which is no wonder, as it is home to a very good experience! 5th Ave is a nightclub to fall-back on when a group of friends just can’t decide where to go and so it’s no wonder that 5th Ave is one of Manchester’s most popular nightclubs. Factory 251 can also be found on Princess Street which is multi-level club with different music genres on each floor. Further up Princess Street, you’ll find Joshua Brooks, home to the ever-popular “Moustache” and “Juice” club nights. Still on Princess Street, Satan’s Hollow can be found, one of Manchester’s greatest rock venues which is also home to one of the best themes clubs in Manchester with fantastic décor inside.

Oxford Road offers many a venue, right on your door-step where you’ll find the likes of Soundcontrol, Font, Revolution and Black Dog Ballroom. Font is a great bar if good value cocktails are what you’re seeking out! Manchester University Students’ Union can also be found on Oxford Road where you’re sure to find fantastic value, great atmosphere and make many a friend. can also be found here.

Deansgate Locks is home to Revolution, Baa Bar, Pitcher and Piano, Sakura and many other trendy bars. Sakura offers a Japanese themes environment with a variety of music genres. Deansgate, a short walk round the corner from the Locks is home to 42s and The Venue, clubs which some say are the “real” indie venues to be experienced in Manchester. These clubs are sister clubs, The Venue being the retro orientated club with nights such as “Retro Wednesdays”.

Printworks is home of many of Manchester’s “super clubs” such as Tiger Tiger, Bird Cage and Entourage. The Printworks offers a wide range of music genres so should appeal to most.

Fallowfield hosts many good student bars and clubs including Font, Baa Bar and Revs.

Northern Quarter hosts bars and clubs for Manchester’s twenty-somethings and early thirty’s although it is home to many venues that are fantastically themed or surreal – so it is definitely worth checking out! The Alchemist is popular and offers a great experience – a cocktail bar offering a wide selection of classic cocktails as well as the more weird and wonderful! Ever fancied trying a smoking cocktail or varieties that change colour? Head to Alchemist to give them a go!

Canal Street / The Village is one of the most famous Gay Villages in Europe and offers a memorable night out for anyone; renowned for being diverse and welcoming, there’s something for most tastes. Canal Street boasts the likes of Via, Taurus and Velvet for a relaxed eat and drink, or the likes of Pop, G-A-Y, Onn, New York for perhaps a livelier atmosphere. Venture behind Canal Street, remaining within The Village for the likes of Cruz 101, AXM and Thompsons where you’ll find cheap drinks and great student deals.

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Directory for Useful Contacts

Hulme Hall and Burkhardt House Halls of Residence University of Manchester Oxford Place Victoria Park MANCHESTER M14 5RR

Tel: 0161 306 9880 (Administration Office) Web: http://www.accommodation.manchester.ac.uk/search/details/?property=42 Email: [email protected] (Administration Office) Web: www.hulme-hall.com RLO: Mike Mercer | Email: [email protected]

University Contacts

Student Services Centre 0161 275 5000 [email protected] Careers Service 0161 275 2828 [email protected] UG Admissions 0161 275 2077 [email protected] UoM Students’ Union 0161 275 2930 [email protected]

Food on Campus http://www.foodoncampus.manchester.ac.uk/

Hospitals

Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) M13 9WL 0161 276 1234 Manchester Royal Eye Hospital M13 9WL 0161 276 1235 North Manchester General Hospital M8 5RB 0161 795 4567

In an emergency, always ring the Emergency Services 999 for non-emergency health advice, contact NHS Direct 111 for non-emergency Police Enquires, contact Police 101

Doctors

Rusholme Medical Centre M14 5NP 0161 225 6699 Surrey Lodge / Anson Road M14 5BY 0161 224 2471 Medical Centre M14 5LQ 0161 224 2452

Dentist

M S Umar Dental Practice M14 5AT 0161 224 8127 Rusholme Dental Practice M14 4LP 0161 226 2548 Birchfields Dental Centre M13 0XG 0161 224 9813 University Dental Hospital Manchester M15 6FH 0161 275 6666

Pharmacies

Wise Pharmacy Ltd M14 5BY 0161 224 1878 A&A Pharmacy M14 5AL 0161 224 8501 Rusholme Pharmacy M14 5LW 0161 225 0260

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Supermarkets Lidl – Oxford Road M13 9PD Morrison’s Local – Oxford Road M13 0JN 0161 825 8668 Tesco Express – Oxford Road M13 0JN 0345 677 9778 Worldwide Foods – Rusholme M14 4AH 0161 248 6727 Iceland – Fallowfield M14 6FS 0161 225 7890 ASDA – Hulme M15 5AS 0161 227 9367

Cinemas AMC – The Great Northern, Deansgate | Web: www.amccinemas.co.uk ODEON – The Printworks or The Trafford Centre | Web: www.odeon.co.uk

Useful Information and Links

Visit Manchester for lots of ideas on things to do in and around Manchester www.visitmanchester.com

Visit England for lots of ideas on things to do further afield across England www.visitengland.com

The Crucial Student Guide from The University of Manchester – for all essential student information http://www.studentnet.manchester.ac.uk/crucial-guide/

Money Saving Experts Student Guide to saving money and get more for your pound http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-guide

The Manchester Student all things Student for Manchester Students http://www.manchester.com/student/

Save the Student! Is an online guide for the Student, for help and advice http://www.savethestudent.org/

The Student Guide information and advice as well as the best ways to manage money http://www.thestudentguide.com/

Wikipedia guide to Hulme Hall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulme_Hall,_Manchester

The Student Room a social-networking/discussion platform for students http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/

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