ARRIVALS GUIDE WANTAGE HALL 2015–16 WELCOME Contents Congratulations and welcome! 3 Welcome from the We are looking forward to welcoming you to Wantsge Hall JCR Wantage Hall at the start of what we hope 4 Before you arrive in hall

5 What to bring will be an exciting and fulfilling year. 7 Arrival day This Guide aims to give you all the 9 International students essentials to make your arrival at 10 Welcome Week Wantage Hall as smooth as possible. 11 Group facilities

13 People to help you in Hall

14 The local area

15 Arrival and group map

16 Wider area map

Please note All photos are examples of facilities on offer and individual rooms may vary. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the details outlined in this guide are correct at the time of publication, some arrangements may be subject to change.

2 email [email protected] tel +44 (0)118 378 4203 WELCOME FROM THE WANTAGE HALL JCR Hello new Wantagian, and congratulations on getting a place at one of the oldest and most sought after halls in Reading! As your JCR committee, we would like to introduce ourselves and explain the part we will play during your time in Wantage.

The JCR committee are elected representatives who act as a first port of call if you have any issues while you live in the hall. We also act as a voice for Wantage residents at the Student’s Union, and arrange events throughout the year so that you can meet your fellow resi- dents and get fully involved in the community spirit that Wantage prides itself on.

Our main aim is to make sure that you enjoy your time in Wantage, and as a result we have designed a Freshers’ Fortnight that will hope- fully cater to everyone, and should help ease you into hall life. As members of Wantage ourselves, we understand what is important when living in halls and have an insight that will help us to make the best of your residency in Wantage. One of the JCR’s main aims is to pass on this knowledge, as well as the extensive list of traditions that Wantage is known for.

From our traditional formal dinners to our concert on the quad, Wantage offers the best environment for both your studies and your free time. We can honestly say that your choice of Wantage to be your home for the next year is a good one, and will be a great start to your time in Reading.

Once again, congratulations and welcome to Wantage! www.facebook.com/groups/1591304161109635/ JCR fees If you’d like to join the JCR you only need to pay your JCR fees once and it will allow us to put on events throughout the whole year. These can be paid online before you arrive.

We’re here to help you out with anything you need! Wantage Hall JCR Committee 2015/2016

Councillor Craig Bowles Councillor Tom Page Secretary Anastasia Perrett Treasurer Bradley Westgate Welfare Rep Moon Wynn Social Secretary for Charities Leen Al-Najjab Librarian Emma Waterfield

www.reading.ac.uk/accommodation 3 BEFORE YOU ARRIVE IN HALL …

 Find out more about joining your hall … COMPLETE THE social committee (JCR) E-INDUCTION See pages 3 and 13 for more details. If you would like to join your JCR Go to www.reading.ac.uk/applicantportal, click go to www.store.rusu.co.uk on ‘My Accommodation’ and follow the links to ‘Manage my arrival/departure’ To make your arrival as smooth as possible, don’t forget to … As part of e-induction you will be able to … Arrange funding  Book your arrival slot Make sure that you have sorted out your student loan or other Arrival times are staggered to help ease congestion. We rec- funding: www.reading.ac.uk/Beforeyouarrive/ww-finance. ommend you book early as the most popular arrival slots will fill aspx up quickly. Get enrolled on your course  Print your arrival confirmation Complete online enrolment in the personal applicant portal. and parking permit You become a fully enrolled member of the ­University when Please bring them along on arrival day and display your parking you collect your Campus Card. For more info on enrolment see permit on your car dashboard if you’re arriving by car. www.reading.ac.uk/applicantportal  Check your contents insurance and Tip Don’t forget your photo ID (e.g. passport, driving licence). purchase extra cover if needed You’ll need this to collect your Campus Card and move into hall. A basic level of insurance cover, provided by Endsleigh, is included for everyone living in hall. Full details can be viewed through e-induction. You’ll need to check this cover is adequate for all of your personal belongings – you can arrange extra cover if you need to either via Endsleigh or another provider. www.endsleigh.co.uk/reviewcover

4 email [email protected] tel +44 (0)118 378 4203 WHAT TO BRING All of the rooms in Wantage Hall are single occupancy, Other essentials you will fully furnished and centrally heated. Each room contains need for your room a single bed, desk and desk chair, bookshelves, desk lighting, • Coat hangers as these are not provided in the ­wardrobes wardrobe and drawers as a minimum. Bins and toilet brushes • Cleaning products are also provided. • Warm coat, hat, gloves, scarf and raincoat for the winter months! Bedding and towels • Don’t forget toilet paper for your en‑suite! We supply a mattress protector which must always be used. You’ll Tip Antibacterial cleaning wipes are really easy to use and need to provide your own bed linen such as: can be handy for cleaning bathrooms and bedroom, surfaces • Duvet and duvet cover etc. and they are widely available from convenience stores and supermarkets. • Fitted bottom sheet • Pillow(s) and pillow cases Tip Don’t over pack. Remember you have limited space. • Bath and hand towels Tip Bring along some drawing pins so you can put up pictures, notes, photos etc on the noticeboard in your room (there are Tip Remember that you’ll need to wash your own bedding so poster sales on campus during Welcome Week). You may also want you may want to bring a spare set. to bring some personal items to make your room nice and homely Bedding packs e.g. cushions, photo frames. Small boxes/containers are really useful for keeping your belongings tidy in your room. If you want to save on packing you can purchase a bedding Tip We encourage students to register their property at pack online before you arrive. This can be done as part of www.immobilise.com. This is a free service which helps police e-induction. The single bedding packs include a duvet, duvet identify stolen property and makes insurance claims for lost cover, pillow, pillow case and fitted sheet at a cost of £25. property easier.

www.reading.ac.uk/accommodation 5 • Cooking utensils (including tin opener, bottle opener etc) • Foil/cling film

Tip Don’t bring too much kitchen equipment as you may be able to share with your flatmates.

Tip International students – please don’t bring kitchen equipment such as rice cookers with you. You can buy all the items you need easily and cheapily in the UK. Electrical equipment You shouldn’t need to bring any additional electrical equipment for the kitchen with you as the accommodation is well supplied with all the basics. Electrical items that are for use in the kitchen e.g. kettles, fridges and ­toasters, must not be used in bedrooms. Internet access • Electrical equipment must be safe – preferably it should be new. If there are any doubts about the safety of the equipment, it must readingConnect is a University service that provides a managed be given a formal inspection and/or test (Portable Appliance Test). network connection to hall rooms delivering access to the Internet Hall staff can conduct a check for you – please ask at your and the University’s data network. This service is included in your hall group reception. fees. Further information can be found at www.readingconnect.net • The UK electrical supply is 240V and all appliances must be rated Wi-Fi is available in all halls giving access to the University services for this voltage. Do not use electrical items made for other and the Internet. The recommended way to connect is via the countries’ electrical supply. Eduroam secure access service. Further information on how to • Only use CE marked plugs and appliances with the correct configure computers and devices to connect to Eduroam is available rated fuse. from wifi.reading.ac.uk • Never overload electrical sockets or use adaptors unless these Communal cleaning have been provided in your room Communal kitchens will be cleaned weekly (but you are responsible • Electric heaters, electric blankets, air conditioning units and mains for your washing up!). Rubbish and recycling will be removed from powered Christmas/fairy lights must not be used or brought the kitchens at least twice a week by our dedicated housekeeping into hall. team. The specific details of the cleaning provided and your respon- Adaptor plugs sibilities will be on a poster in your kitchen. Students from outside the UK should only use adaptor plugs Catering which are CE marked and fused as shown below: Wantage Hall is a catered hall and residents receive the catered meal Permitted Not permitted package. Your nearest catering outlet is Eat at Wantage (see page 11). You can of course use your weekly credit on your Campus Card at some of the other catering outlets on campus. For more informa- tion about the catering package and participating catering outlets see: www.reading.ac.uk/catering

You also have the use of a kitchen for preparing snacks and drinks. These kitchens are equipped with a cooker, microwave and fridge/ freezer. A kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board, dust pan and brush and vacuum are also provided in each kitchen. Please don’t bring

You may want to bring some basic kitchen equipment with you for • Additional furniture as there won’t be space in your room preparing snacks and drinks such as: • Animals of any kind are not allowed in the ­accommodation • Cutlery • Candles, tea lights, incense/joss sticks or fairy lights (battery • Plates and bowls operated ones are fine) as these are a fire risk and not allowed • Mugs, cups and glasses in the halls • Tea towels • Chip pan or deep fat fryer – these are a high risk fire hazard • Plastic bowls/boxes for storing food in fridge/freezer and for use in and not allowed in the halls a microwave

6 email [email protected] tel +44 (0)118 378 4203 ARRIVAL DAY You will need to bring a number of key documents and have Make sure you complete them to hand for when you arrive at hall. an Inventory Form • Photo ID (e.g. passport, driving licence) On arrival we will give you an inventory form to complete. • Any official paperwork you have received from the University Please complete the form and return it to your group reception within 24 hours of arrival. • Bank details, cards etc. • National Insurance Number (UK students) This is an important document as it records the condition of your room on arrival and will be used to determine any change in condi- • NHS Card (UK students) tion during your residency, and if appropriate, any damage charges • Details of your student finance arrangements (UK students) when you leave. • Visa information (international students) If you do not complete the inventory it will be assumed that your Tip It’s a good idea to put all you documents in one folder or room is in good order. The inventory form is a record only so if there plastic wallet so you have them ready to hand at check in. is something that requires attention please call the halls hotline on 0118 378 7777. Arrival date

Wantage Hall residents are invited to arrive on Saturday 19 September 2015. If it is impossible for you to arrive on this date it is essential you contact [email protected] as soon as possible to discuss alternative arrangements. Please note your room may be re-allocated to another student if we are not aware that you plan to arrive after this date.

www.reading.ac.uk/accommodation 7 What to expect on Arrival Day Due to the large number of residents moving in and limited parking the following arrivals day process has been planned to ease ­congestion and make arrivals as smooth as ­possible.

Arrival time and parking permit

Make sure you have booked an arrival slot. If you are arriving by car please print your parking permit and display it in your windscreen.

Getting to Wantage Hall Move vehicle to alternative parking area

For detailed instructions on getting to the University by car see Once unloaded you will be directed to move your vehicle www.reading.ac.uk/about-findindex.aspx If you are using a away from the accommodation blocks to alternative parking Sat Nav the postcode for Wantage Hall is RG1 5JG. For detailed areas. We appreciate your co-operation with this as it will ease information on getting to the University by rail, bus or airport congestion and allow other students to unload. see www.reading.ac.uk/internal/welcome/International/ ww-int-travel.aspx

Collect your Campus Card

Parking on arrival at Wantage Hall Once you have settled in you will need to collect your Campus Card. You can do this at the Palmer Building which is located on When you arrive at Wantage Hall there will be members of staff central campus. Palmer Building registration will be available directing cars to the appropriate areas to park. from 9am to 5pm over intake weekend and during Welcome Week (Monday 21 September to Thursday 24 September 9am to 5pm and Friday 25 September 9am to 4pm). Check in and collect room access card When you collect your Campus Card you will also receive your Welcome Pack which is full of useful information to help you When you have parked please make your way to the Junior settle in at Reading. Common Room (see map on page 15). Here you will be able to collect your keys/card and your Halls Handbook.

Unload your belongings

Once you have checked in you should unload your belongings Things to note and move into your room. Out of hours arrival If your group reception is closed on arrival, please use the call point outside the reception entrance or call the halls hotline on 0118 378 7777.

Supermarket delivery If you plan to arrange a supermarket delivery over arrivals weekend please ensure that it is booked to be delivered after 6 pm.

8 email [email protected] tel +44 (0)118 378 4203 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Visit www.reading.ac.uk/ww-int-welcome.aspx for details Enrolment will be taking place in the Palmer building on of the International Welcome Programme and further central campus so you should head there to complete your information about travelling to Reading, including the ­University enrolment.­ Opening times will be 9am to 5pm between Heathrow airport ‘meet and greet’ service and RailAir coach. Wednesday 16 and Thursday 24 September and 9am to 4pm on If you are arrive at Reading railway station by train or the RailAir coach Friday 25 September. it is advisable to get a taxi or bus to your hall. As a guide, a taxi from Tip Make sure you have all of the documents you require for the station to your hall should cost between £7 and £10. enrolment and visa scanning with you when you go to enrol.

If you have very little luggage you can travel by bus. Reading Buses There will be an International Information Desk located in the Palmer colour code their buses so it’s easy to make sure you have the right building with staff on hand to help with any queries you may have. bus to campus. The Scarlet 9 and Claret 21 run from Reading railway There will also be plenty of other people and information available in station to the University (Whiteknights campus). The Claret 21 starts the Palmer building to help set up some of the essentials you may from stop EJ outside the station and stops on the campus itself. It require, including banks, University doctors surgery, security and runs every 5 to 10 minutes. The Scarlet 9 uses stop EA outside the much more. main entrance to the Station and stops at Shinfield Road, very close Once you have enrolled and taken a look around what campus has to the main entrance to campus. to offer, don’t forget to take your Campus Card back to your hall and A single journey will cost £1.90 and you must have the correct complete check in. money. No change is given.

See reading-buses.co.uk/university for more information. Arriving from an EU country WELCOME! You are now fully checked in to your new home and enrolled at the When you arrive at your hall you can follow the same check-in University of Reading. process as per UK students as detailed on page 8. Take the time to make yourself at home, there is information in your Arriving from a non-EU country Welcome Pack and this Arrivals Guide that will help you find local When you arrive at your hall you will be given a temporary check-in supermarkets, local buses and give you further details about events form to complete (the check in process can be finalised once you scheduled over the coming week. have registered your visa documents). See www.reading.ac.uk/ ww-int-registration.aspx for more information about registration Out of hours arrival and immigration documents. If your group reception is closed when you arrive please use You will be issued a temporary room card/key so you can go to your the call point outside the entrance to your hall or call the room and unload your bags. halls hotline on +44 (0)118 378 7777.

www.reading.ac.uk/accommodation 9 WELCOME WEEK

There is a whole programme of events and activities scheduled for Welcome Week. These have been arranged by the University and Reading University Students’ Union (RUSU). There will be a series of academic and social events to help you settle in. The focal point of the events will be the Dome, where we’ll have a Welcome Event, Vice Chancellor’s Welcome, Module Fair and a Development Day. www.reading.ac.uk/welcome Hall Welcome and Safety Talk All residents are required to attend this compulsory talk. During the talk you will be welcomed by the Warden team, hall staff and student representatives. You will be presented with essential information about keeping yourself and others safe during your time in hall.

You will be notified of the time and location of the talk when you arrive and there will be members of your JCR on hand to show you where to go. Campus Carnival The Campus Carnival is a fun, not to be missed, free welcome event for all new students. It will be held on campus from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September. Come along to grab some giveaways including candyfloss, popcorn and face painting, and have a go on the rides and amusements.

10 email [email protected] tel +44 (0)118 378 4203 GROUP FACILITIES

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Post and parcels Catered package You can collect letters from mailboxes located in the St George’s Wantage Hall is a catered hall which means you will enjoy all the Hall reception between 7am – midnight. Parcels and registered mail benefits of the catered package. You will have £61.67 per week auto- can be collected from the St George’s reception between 8.30am– matically loaded onto your Campus Card for the 31 weeks of term 9.30am and 2pm–6.30pm. If you have a parcel or registered mail time. You can spend your allowance as and when you please at seven to collect your name will be on a parcel collection list at the recep- selected catered outlets across campus www.reading.ac.uk/catering tion desk and we will also send you an email. You should bring your Tip Make sure you use your weekly allowance by Friday evening as Campus Card as proof of identity when you collect your delivery. it doesn’t roll over to the following week. Hall address Eat at Wantage Your full postal address will be available to view on the applicant web Your nearest catering outlet is Eat at Wantage which is open Monday portal approximately a week before you arrive. You will be access this to Friday from 8 am – 7 pm during term time. by clicking on the ‘Information’ drop down list on the applicant web portal and selecting ‘Personal data’. Wantage Hall Junior Common Room (JCR) Your postal address will be in the following format: The Wantage Hall JCR is located in Old Court and is somewhere to Student Name relax and socialise and includes a TV and comfy chairs. It is acces- Room Number sible from 7 am to ­midnight daily. Wantage Hall Upper Redlands Road Wantage Bar Reading RG1 5JG This is a popular bar located in the basement of Wantage Hall. It includes a pool table and is open daily 7pm–11.30pm during term time.

www.reading.ac.uk/accommodation 11 Laundry Located in the basement of Wantage Hall is a laundry that is acces- sible from 8 am to midnight containing washing machines and tumble dryers. The prices are in the following ranges: Wash: £2 to £3, Tumble dry: £1 to £2

Washing machines are either operated by coins or smart cards – you will be provided with the details when you arrive. Tip Peak times for residents doing their laundry tend to be Car and motorcycle parking Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and Sunday afternoons and early Except in very specific cases students living in halls are unable to evenings so you might want to avoid these times if you can. bring a car or park either on campus or within a one mile radius Bicycle storage of the University. The area around the University is for residents parking only. You are welcome to bring a bicycle with you to hall and these can kept in the lockable bicycle sheds or storage areas provided. Please For all information regarding car, motorcycle or visitor parking please ask at your group reception when you arrive if you require access to see www.reading.ac.uk/parking a bicycle shed.

Tip Register your bike with www.immobilise.com before you arrive. All bicycles should be securely locked with a good quality solid D-lock within these areas, please ensure your bicycle is also covered by insurance as all bikes are left at your own risk. Discounted D-Locks, lights and other cycle security equipment are available to purchase from University Security in Whiteknights House.

12 email [email protected] tel +44 (0)118 378 4203 PEOPLE TO HELP YOU IN HALL

UPP – who we are The Warden supports and works with the JCR to encourage resi- When you join us in hall you will see references to the University dents to participate fully in hall life and to develop good relations with Partnerships Programme (UPP). UPP has formed a long term the wider community. partnership with the University of Reading to manage and deliver Your Warden is Fred Davis and you will meet him over arrivals services to the halls. Our team is here to do all we can to help make weekend. You can contact him through your group reception or your stay in hall as pleasant as possible. halls hotline on 0118 378 7777. UPP operational staff Junior Common Room Committee Catherine Mewes is your Group Residence Manager responsible Each hall has a JCR (Junior Common Room) Committee made up of for the overall management of the Redlands Group of Halls. She is students who have previously lived in the hall and who are elected by assisted by Loraine Whittam, the Deputy Group Residence Manager, other residents each year. They are here to run social, recreational and a team of administrators, building attendants and cleaners and welfare events and activities for all of the students in the hall. who work within the halls to provide you with a range of services They use their ‘insider knowledge’ to answer questions and help and support with the aim of making your time in hall comfortable students to get to know each other by organising events such as and enjoyable. intra-halls sport tournaments, trips and pub quizzes, to name but a few.

See the following section of this guide for a welcome from your The Halls Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year JCR committee and the link to the JCR ­Facebook page. to help with any issues relating to living in halls. For example maintenance issues, out of hours help, emergencies, security Register with a doctor concerns etc. All students are advised to register in advance with the Redlands Group reception University Medical Practice or a GP while attending University. St George’s and Wantage Halls For details of how to register with the practice go to: The reception is located at St George’s Hall. It is open for all www.readinguniversitymedicalpractice.nhs.uk ­enquiries Monday to Friday between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm. University Warden Team In each hall welfare and discipline is the responsibility of a senior member of University staff; these members of staff are called Hall Wardens. They are aided by Wardens’ Assistants. The Warden teams are there to support you but also to enforce codes of behaviour expected for hall residents. Wardens make themselves available to meet with students by appointment but are also there to help in times of emergency or crisis. They are there to offer help and guid- ance in a supportive, confidential environment.

Operational staff: Catherine Mewes, Loraine Whittam and Wantage Warden Fred Davis

www.reading.ac.uk/accommodation 13 THE LOCAL AREA

Eating, drinking and shopping Supermarkets • Asda Eat on campus http://storelocator.asda.com/store/lower-earley.html There are a wide range of catering outlets across the Whiteknights Chalfont Way, Reading, RG6 5TT campus and also at London Road. These include cafes, restaurants • Morrisons and bars. www.reading.ac.uk/catering www.morrisons.co.uk/Store-Finder/Store-Details/?recordid=359 Student’s Union Off Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HB The Student’s Union has a range of venues for eating and drinking • Sainsbury’s on the Whiteknights campus. See www.rusu.co.uk/intheunion/ www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/storelocator/storelocator_detail_view. restaurantbarsnightclub jsp?storeId=2062&bmForm=store_details There are also a number of retail outlets located in the centre of 7–8 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2BH campus. This includes a well stocked convenience store called • Tesco Express Campus Central and Seoul Plaza which sells a varied selection of ori- www.tesco.com/storeLocator/?bid=3080 ental food. For more information about these and the other outlets Unit D, 203–207 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HA see www.rusu.co.uk/intheunion/shops (Note – there is limited parking at this store) Christchurch Road • Tesco Superstore There are a number of shops including a pharmacy, bank, café, www.tesco.com/storeLocator/?bid=3095 take away restaurant, dry cleaners and convenience stores along Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF this road which is located just outside the Shinfield Road entrance Tip Students often join together to arrange online delivery from to campus. a local supermarket. Wokingham Road Banks and cash machines Wokingham Road is located close to the Earley Gate entrance to There is a NATWEST bank located on Christchurch Road and this the Whiteknights Campus. Along this road you will find convenience includes two cash machines. There are Barclays Bank cash machines stores, take away restaurants, pharmacy and post office. outside the Campus Central shop and inside the Student’s Union. Reading town centre There is also a Santander bank and cash machine adjacent to There is a wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants located in Campus Central. Reading town centre. At the Oracle shopping centre there a number of chain restaurants with adjacent parking (RG1 2AG). See www.theoracle.com

14 email [email protected] tel +44 (0)118 378 4203 ARRIVAL AND GROUP MAP

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Reading buses journeys between town and the campus There is also a bus stop on campus, take around 15 minutes and any bus that please see a Whiteknights campus map Reading buses run lots of frequent services comes to or near the campus has free wi-fi! for the location. that come onto campus and close to the halls. The nearest buses to Wantage Hall There’s cheaper fares for students For more information visit run along Redlands Road and Shinfield whether you need to travel a lot or only www.reading-buses.co.uk/university every now and again. SimplyUni smartcards Road and are called the leopard 3 and Tip Download the free real time bus give discounted travel and can be used on scarlet 9. Both buses run every 15 minutes timetable app called mybusreading which combine to give you a seven-and-a- all Reading Buses services. This year all half minute service between the halls and new first year students should receive a town – and both stop outside the station. simplyUni card with 2 free bus trips when they register for their campus card, so look If you want a super quick way to get our for yours. Using these cards, and then between campus and town, the claret topping them up online with more trips also 21 runs every 5 minutes between means you don’t need to find the correct Whiteknights House and town during term money each time you use the bus – as – the claret 21 runs 24 hours a day right buses in Reading don’t give change. through the heart of the campus! Most

16 email [email protected] tel +44 (0)118 378 4203 The University of Reading is committed to providing quality student accommodation and fully complies with the Student Accommodation Code. See ARRIVALS GUIDE www.thesac.org.uk for more WANTAGE HALL details. The code covers, among other matters, health and For more information, please contact: safety, maintenance and repair, and relationships between the Accommodation Office University and student tenants. Carrington Building It outlines best practice and provides benchmarks for the University of Reading management – and quality – Whiteknights of student housing in the sector. Reading RG6 6UA United Kingdom [email protected] Tel +44 (0)118 378 4203 www.reading.ac.uk/accommodation

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