The Gist Issue 1, October 2010

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It probably gets said every year, but with the new building work complete, a new democratic system promising to deliver real change and even more to get involved with, it really feels that this year is going to be great.

We’re really excited about the events and campaigns planned for October. Varsity turns six and Black History Month returns with its best line-up yet, but we’ll also be working really hard to protect your education as

we build momentum in the run up to the national higher education cuts demo in November.

Whether you’re back for another year or you’ve just started here in Leeds, have a great year and get involved!

Your ExecLeeds University Union

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A NEW TERM AND A NEW VISION

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This summer, your Union has undergone a lot of physical changes. As well as a new building, we have a new vision, website and our charity status...

CHARITY STATUSWe’re now a registered charity, with a clear vision written for you: Together, we’ll make sure you love your time at Leeds.

A NEW VISIONThe new vision and a plan for the next four years were voted in last year atreferendum with a 96%majority. You told us the Union building wasfundamental to your sense of belonging at Leeds - a place to get support, meet friends and learn new things.

A NEW BUILDINGIt’s one of the busiest buildings on campus, with over 15,000 people passing through the doors each day during term time, so we want to make the most of what’s available.

The foyer area, the Terrace and the Lounge have all been refurbished over the summer and we have plans to do even more in the next few years.

MORE HELPWe’ve responded to your requests for better access to help, more seating, and better areas for clubs and societies to use for meeting, rehearsing and performing. There are now better areas in the foyer for use throughout the day, and more versatile spaces in the refurbished Lounge.

WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACKWe need your feedback on the work we have done so far and your ideas on how we can implement the new services you’ve told us will benefit you. Fill out the your comments form on www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk.

WEBSITEWe also have revamped our website. Everything you need to know about the Union, you can find at:www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk.

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W H a T ’ s G o i N G o N i N Y o U r U N i o N ?top advice from your

community officer: Paul Gold

Living in a private house means taking responsibility for your own bin. Collection dates have changed, so it’s important that you know when to put your bin out, as well as the consequences of not bringing it back in.

You’ve probably noticed how bad a road looks when its pavements are scattered with bins. But imagine how hard that makes it for wheelchairs users, people with impaired vision or mobility, or parents with push chairs to pass through. It only takes a second to bring your bin in and once you’re in the habit you’ll be doing itautomatically, so start now.

To help you, Leave Leeds Tidy wardens will be out this month in all the big student areas around Leeds, putting stickers on your bins and delivering collection info through your letter box.. When it comes to bins, I’ve got four key tips:

1. Find out your new bin day.

2. Put your bin out the night before.

3. Bring it in the night after it’s beenemptied to avoid being fined for leaving it on the street.

4. Make sure you’re putting the right things in each bin, keeping food waste and glass out of your recycling bin.

For more information, please visit:www.leeds.gov.uk/recycleforleeds.

GET REPRESENTING

Over 1,000 students are representatives across the University; will you join them in speaking up for your peers?

Student reps are active at every level, from tutor groups to the University Senate. They work to make sure students have their say, voicing concerns and raising issues that are important to those they represent.

We’re recruiting for school reps now in many schools. You’ll not only be carrying out an essential role, you’ll also gain great experience attending meetings and forums that will deliver real changes.

The deadline for applying is Friday 15th October, head to www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/haveyoursay/courseandschoolreps/ to find out how to apply.

SEND US YOUR IDEAS

If there’s something you want changing, whether it’s something about your Union, the University or your local community, send us your idea to make it happen. You can submit ideas at any time of year to be discussed and voted on at the nextstudent forum meeting. If an idea isaccepted, it’ll become part of Union policy and your Exec will work to make it happen.

Submit your ideas here:www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/ideas

HIDDEN CAFÉ

With a 1960’s look that evokes nostalgia while also being uniquely exciting, the Hidden cafe offers a great retreat within the Union building. It’s the perfect place to grab afternoon tea and unwind.

Tucked away next to Union Books, you’ll find freshly baked cupcakes, scones,brownies, flapjacks and cakes all on offer. The vintage interior has a genuinely homely feel, while a gallery wall of work from Leeds University art students completes the personal look. It’s all new for this year, so head to the Hidden Café today.

THE TERRACE REFURB

Get great food throughout the day at the Terrace, with a new menu delivering great meals at prices lower than you’d expect. Whether you’re after a full three course meal, a sharer to socialise over with friends,

Newsor a salad, burger or platter to fill you up at lunch, the new menu offers a great range, even including breakfast and the classic Sunday roast!

Don’t forget the Terrace plays host to a number of nights during the week including Dance Like Your Dad (Montly Tuesdays), Why Not Wednesdays (Every Wednesday), LSR Cocktail Night (Every Thursday), Pent:House (Every Saturday) and the official Fruity Warm Up Party (Every Friday). Entry to these nights are all free!

UNION BOOKS 10% SALE

Union Books are offering 10% off all their stock until further notice. The bookshop is located on level -1 of the Union Building and is open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm. Union Books will be closing on Friday 10th December 2010, but will remain open and will continue to offer the existing service through semester one. All reading list texts will be available as normal. To find out more about the difficult decision to close Union Books visit: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/shops/unionbooks.

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It’s the sixth year that

over 8,000 athletes and

spectators have been

brought together to pit the

Leeds Universities’ finest

against one another.

This is an event driven by the healthy rivalry we’ve always enjoyed, but it’s also acelebration of everything positive about being a student in the City of Leeds.

Over 50 fixtures cater for all major track and field sports, with new events this year including mountaineering (bouldering) and fencing.

As always, competition culminates at the floodlit Headingley Carnegie Stadium as over 10,000 fill the stands to cheer on the Men’s Rugby Union match.

Last year’s captain described it as “the genuine highlight of many players’ careers”, and when you’re cheering along in the stands you’ll see why.

Continued success and ever-growing crowds mean the pride of each team and their supporters gets greater every year.

Coupled with the great new facilities at the University of Leeds, this year has triumph well within its grasp.

Come along to offer your support, and make sure we bring the Varsity trophy home!

60,000students,100 teams,

2 universities, 1 unmissable

eventGET BEHIND THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS!

W E ’ r E E x c i T E d a B o U T T H i s Y E a r ’ s V a r s i T Y ,a N d W a N T Y o U T o B E a p a r T o f T H E p r i d E

a N d p a s s i o N o f T H E d a Y .

Tim MortimerActivities Officer

As Activities Officer at LUU I know the amount of dedication and passion from all sides that goes into putting on an event like this. It’s this dedication and passion that ensures Varsity gets bigger and better every year. I know from speaking to people in my role at other universities that Leeds Varsity is the one that they all look to for inspiration.

Win or lose, Varsity has always been about taking pride in your university. Whether you’re lining up to play in the Men’s Rugby Union finale, competing for your club during the day or simply coming along to cheer, it’s a chance to get behind your institution, fight for the right result and, together, be a part of the Varsity experience.

“The day highlights the

friendship between both

Leeds Met Carnegie and

Leeds University, the

passion our institutes

have for sport and the

pride our athletes have

in representing their

university.” Leeds Carnegie AU President

Black History Month

to be speaking loud and clear. With a lecture in the afternoon followed by a live performance in Stylus in the evening.

Lee Scratch Perry

Thursday 14th October

Later in the month the godfather of dub and the high-priest of reggae, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, will be performing, supported by local legends East Park Reggae Collective.

Easy Star All Stars

Wednesday 27th October

Easy Star All Stars have produced some of the biggest selling reggae albums of the decade. They made their name reinventing classic albums like Dub Side of the Moon and Radiodread.

Other Events

Global Cafe:

Tuesday 5th October

Black History Month presents Global Cafe. Come join us in The Lounge for LUU’s monthly Global Café… with a twist. With a dance perfor-mance and teaching session, this Global Café looks set to be one of the best ever!

Shoop

Thursday 7th October

Black History Month Presents Shoop The Union’s regular club night Shoop will be celebrating Black History Month with the rest of the Union tonight with its regular Motown classics!

More Information:

Visit: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk, see the Gist List (Page 16) or contact Marcus Crawley, your Equality and Diversity Officer on [email protected]

October provides an opportunity tocelebrate the rich and diverse culture and achievements of the Black community, throughout history to the present day.

This year we’re combining society-led events with live music by excellent artists, so there’s a powerful combination ofthought- provoking performance and stimulating discussion going on.

Society Events

LoveBlackMusic, LoveBlackDance

Monday 18th October

This show will bring together dance and performance groups from many different cultural societies within the Union.

Islam and Slavery

Monday 18th October

Ahlul Bayt are hosting ‘Islam and Slavery’, offering intriguing historical analysis of social reform in Arabia,

and the ISOC poetry slam will be featuring guest poets.

Yes We Can

Wednesday 27th October

‘Yes We Can’ is hosted by Afro-Caribbean Society and promises a cultural festival with performances from choir and dance groups along with special guests.

More Society Events include: Blue Plaques and Circus Skills: A tribute to Pablo Fanque (Friday 8th October)Poetry Slam (Friday 15th October)

Live Events

KrS-ONE

Tuesday 5th October

He was recently named the de-facto spokesperson for hip-hop, and when

he hits Leeds KRS-ONE is going

THROUGHOUT OCTOBER 2010


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PhotocopyingONLY

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Art Materials and Printer Ink

Make Essentials the first stop for all your art supplies. We’re now stock-ing printer ink at great prices, and we’ve added a photocopying

service at just 3p per page.

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Take advantage of the free water fountains around the building with a water bottle.

These steel bottles look great and are built to last.

Daily Basics

All the essentials you need to get you through the day,

from milk and bread to bagels and eggs.

Everything’s fresh and at great prices too.

Make-Up

Our new make-up range is yet another addition to what Essen-tials offers. Keep your handbag

stocked up or get what you need for a night out.

Printer

Ink from

£7.50

Grown in the Bag Flowers and Herbs

They’re an excellent gift idea and make a great addition to any room. Choose from a range of herbs or flowers, and bring the outdoors inside.

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The Spooky ShackEnter if you dare into the Spooky Shack for all your Halloween tricks and treats, fake blood, vampire fangs, face paints, masks and everything you need for your Halloween party or nights out. Open Monday to Friday, Spooky Shack (next door to Cats), Union Building

Black History MonthEvents throughout the month, Visit: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk for more info

F r I D A Y 1 S t t o

S U n D A Y 3 r D

International Lager Festival11.00am to 1.00am, Terrace Bar, Union Building

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Poster Sale10.00am to 5.00pm

University Square, Union Building

The Vintage Kilo Sale10.00am to 5.00pm, Riley Smith Hall, Union Building

Give It A GoBack and Head Massage Training5.00pm to 6.00pm, ARC Meeting Room 2, Union Building, £2

Fruity Warm Up9.00pm to 1.00am, Terrace, Union Building

Fruity 9th Birthday!10.30pm to 3.30am, Union Building, £4.50 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

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Give It A Go Grown Your Own With The Bardon Grange Project11.00am to 4.00pm, Meet at Union building steps

Give It A GoJiu Jitsu for Beginners12.30pm to 2.30pm, Sports Hall 2, The Edge Sports Centre, University Campus

Freshers’ BallWith Diana Vickers, Professor Green, James Buckley (from the Inbetweeners), Scott Mills, Eliza Doolittle and more. Attractions include fairground rides, chocolate fountain and body art! 9.00pm to 3.00am, All Venues, Union Building, £26 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

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Give It A Go Mug Painting2.00pm to 5.00pm, ARC Meeting Room 5, Union Building, £2 per mug

Sunday Set8.00pm to 12.00 midnight, Old Bar, Union Building

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Clubs and Societies Celebrate Photo ShootAn all-day photo shoot to capture the breadth of what clubs and societies at Leeds University Union do. If your society isn’t involved yet, contact Tim Mortimer at [email protected] for more info on how to book a slot.12.00 noon to 8.00pm, Riley Smith Hall, Union Building

LGBT Freshers’ MealChow down, chatter, natter, and generally have a fabulous evening in one of Leeds’ top restaurants. 7.00pm to 9.00pm, Meet on Parkinson building steps, University Campus

Give It A GoFolk Music Session7.30pm to 12.00midnight, Old Bar, Union Building

Black History Month presents: National Blood Service Drive10.00am to 4.00pm, Foyer, Union Building

Love Music Hate HomophobiaIf you are interested in going to an alternative, fresh and non-commercial LGBT evening then this is the place for you. With guest DJs, live performances and a relaxed atmosphere.9.00pm until late, Donations Welcome

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Give It A GoWhat’s the point in Feminism?5.00pm to 7.00pm, ARC Meeting Room 2, Union Building

All Age Music and Dance of the Punjab ClassMusic and Dance of Punjab explores the energetic modern forms of Bhangra and Gidha together with Boliyan (Punjabi Folk singing). If you are looking for a focused, fun-filled activity that offers new experiences then this is the class for you! 6.00pm to 8.00pm, Bracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road, Leeds, £40 per term (2 hours) / £25 per term (1 hour)

All Age Sitar and Santoor ClassHave you always wanted to learn to play an Indian classical instrument but didn’t

know where to start? Just bring along your instrument and get ready for a great time making beautiful music. 6.00pm to 7.00pm, Bracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road, Leeds, £75 per term plus a registration fee of £15 per year

KRS-One plus support7.00pm to 11.00pm, Union Building, £17.50 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

Introductionto the Tarot7.30pm to 9.30pm,Union Building

Loose JointsAvoid the cheese and the sleaze – Loose Joints is not your run-of-the-mill student night. We throw a party every Tuesday to the freshest sounds on the block! 11.00pm to 3.00am, Union Building, £4.75 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

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Dance Expose Auditions5.00pm to 10.00pm, Riley Smith Hall, Union Building

Varsity 2010This annual event marks the sixth year of a hotly contested inter-university sports varsity between the University of Leeds and our neighbours Leeds Met Carnegie.

W H a T ’ s o N i N Y o U r U N i o N

Keep updated, visit www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk, join our facebook group for follow ‘leedsuniunion’ on Twitter.

James Buckley from The Inbetweeners Saturday 2nd October

Vintage Kilo Sale Friday 1st October

KRS-One Tuesday 5th October

The Spooky Shack Halloween Shop Throughout October


the ListOctober 2010

7.00pm to 10.00pm, Headingley Stadium

Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays?!A brand new event with DJs spinning an electic mix of indie, electro, dance and classics. 9.00pm to 1.30am, Terrace, Union Building

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Ideas DeadlineThe deadline for your ideas! Make sure you get your idea submitted in time for the next Union Forum. Submit your ideas at www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/haveyoursay/submityouridea/.Deadline is 12.00noon

Black History Month presents Shoop!DJ Chico spins motown and funky soul. Mine, Union Building,10.30pm to 3.00am

Alcoholics Anoymous Meeting12.30pm to 1.30pm, Meeting Room 8, Union Building

Find out about Clubs and Societies Drop In Session1.00pm to 3.00pm, ARC Meeting Room 5, Union Building

Dance Exposé Auditions5.00pm to 10.00pm, Riley Smith Hall, Union Building

Mudhoney, Unnatural Helpers plus Barton Carrott7.30pm to 11.30pm, Union Building, £16.50. adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

Belly Dancing Society hosts Disko PartizaniLet Belly Dancing Society charm you with Balkan beats and Gypsy treats. 8.30pm to 2.00am, Pulse, Union Building

LSR Cocktail NightLSR, Leeds University Union’s own official student radio station, returns to the Terrace with top DJ’s spinning indie / electro and cheesy tunes! 9.00pm to 12.30am, Terrace, Union Building

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Give It A GoTai Chi beginners3.00pm to 4.30pm, The ARC, Union Building, £2

Dance Exposé Auditions5.00pm to 10.00pmRiley Smith Hall, Union Building

Blue Plaques and Circus Skills – Pablo FanqueWe will be unveiling a blue plaque for Pablo Fanque, Britain’s first black circus proprietor as well as a circus skills session by LUU’s Circus Skills Society. 7.00pm to 10.00pm, St Georges Field, Free

Fruity Warm Up9.00pm to 1.00am, Terrace, Union Building

Fruity10.30pm to 3.30amUnion Building, £4.50 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

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Give It A Go Trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon£16 Adults / Children’s tickets available on request, 8.30am to 7.00pm

10S U n D A Y

Give It A GoPicture Frame Decorating2.00pm to 4.00pm, ARC Meeting Room 3, Union Building, £2

11M o n D A Y

Give It A GoMusic Theatre (Session 1 of 2) 5.00pm to 7.00pm, Riley Smith Hall, Union Building, £5 for both sessions

Give It A Go Wing Chun Kung Fu5.00pm to 6.00pm, ARC Conference Hall, Union Building

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National Insurance RoadshowNational Insurance numbers can be applied for on this day.10.00am to 3.00pm, ARC Conference Hall, Union Building

All Age Music and Dance of the Punjab Class6.00pm to 8.00pmBracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road£40 per term (2 hours) / £25 per term (1 hour)

All Age Sitar and Santoor Class6.00pm to 7.00pm, Bracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road, £75 per term plus a registration fee of £15 per year

Give It A GoStreet Dance Session1 of 2: Beginners Session. 7.30pm to 8.30pm, Sports Hall 2, The Edge Sports Centre, University Campus£2

Give It A GoKickboxing8.30pm to 10.30pmSports Hall 2, The Edge Sports Centre, University Campus

Loose Joints11.00pm to 3.00am, Union Building, £4.75 adv, from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

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Trip to IKEABook on a free coach up to IKEA. Please book your place in advance from the LUU Helpdesk.2.00pm to 6.00pm, Meet at the Parkinson building Steps

Give It A GoTaekwondo6.30pm to 8.30pm, Sports Hall 2, The Edge Sports Centre, University Campus

Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays?!9.00pm to 1.30amTerrace, Union Building

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Alcoholics AnonymousMeeting12.30pm to 1.30pmMeeting Room 8, Union Building

Give It A GoTaught (Clay) Life Class6.30pm to 8.30pmARC Meeting Room 2, Union Building, £3

Black History Month presents: When Rights Go WrongAn informative discussion panel with a chance for questions on the issue of racial discrimination. With speakers from Stop Hate UK and experts from the Leeds University Law School.4.00pm, The Treehouse, The Lounge, Union Building

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry plus support7.00pm to 11.00pm, Union Building, £15.50 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

LSR Cocktail Night9.00pm to 12.30amTerrace, Union Building

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School Rep Applications Deadline!Submit your application for this great role to the Campaign and Democracy Team.5.00pm, Campaign and Democracy Support Office, Union Building

The Mystical Saraswati VeenaThe evening provides a wonderful opportunity to experience the unique art of playing the Veena.7.30am to 10.00pmThe Recital Room, Leeds College of Music, £8 / £6 / £20 groups of four

Give It A Go Trip to Bradford Museum10.00am to 4.00pm, Meet at W.H.Smiths, Leeds Train Station

Give It A GoIndian Head Massage5.00pm to 6.00pm, ARC Conference Hall, Union Building, £3

Black History Month presents: Poetry SlamFrom 7.00pm, Riley

Varsity Rugby Finale Wednesday 6th October

Dance Exposé Auditions Wednesday 6th October

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Thursday 14th October

Free coach trip to IKEA Wednesday 13th October


Smith Hall, Union Building

Fruity Warm Up 9.00pm to 1.00amTerrace, Union Building


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Give It A Go Paintballing9.00am to 5.00pm, Meet at the Union building steps, £25

Pent:House9.00pm to 12.30amTerrace Bar, Union Building

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Give It A Go Trip to Manchester8.30am to 6.30pmMeet at the Parkinson building steps, University Campus, £14

18M o n D A Y

Give It A GoBrazilian Carnaval Dance Session5.00pm to 6.00pm, ARC Conference Hall, Union Building, £3.50

Give It A GoMusic Theatre (Session 2 of 2, only if you attend session 1). 5.00pm to 7.00pmRiley Smith Hall, Union

Building, £5 for both workshops Better Union ForumThe forum that discusses your ideas for making the Union better for students. Find out more at www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/haveyoursay/createchange. 5.30pm to 8.00pmLUU Conference Room, Union Building

Give It A GoChess for Beginners6.00pm to 7.00pmRoom B.08, Parkinson Building

Give It A GoAfrican Drumming Circle7.00pm to 9.00pm, Meeting Room 8, Union Building, £1

Black History Month presents Islam & SlaveryDr Ahmed Jaffari gives a lecture on interesting relationships between Islam and the institution of slavery. 7.00pm, The Lounge, Union Building

LoveBlackMusic, LoveBlackDance 8.00pm performance, 11.00pm Club night, Mine, Union Building, Donations for the ‘Jacaranda Foundation’ welcome

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Give It A GoMake a Show Happen3.30pm to 10.30pmRiley Smith Hall, Union Building, £2

Give It A GoBeginner’s Salsa5.00pm to 6.00pm, The Treehouse, Union Building

Better Leeds ForumThe forum that discusses your ideas for making Leeds better for students! Find out more at www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/haveyoursay/createchange, 5.30pm to 8.00pm, Meet at Helpdesk, Union Building

All Age Music and Dance of the Punjab Class6.00pm to 8.00pm, Bracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road, Leeds, LS7 4HE, £40 per term (2 hours) / £25 per term (1 hour)

All Age Sitar and Santoor Class6.00pm to 7.00pmBracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road, Leeds, LS7 4HE, £75 per term plus a registration fee of £15 per year

Give It A Go Iaido for Beginners6.00pm to 8.00pm, Cromer Terrace Gym, University Campus, £2

Give It A GoKung Fu for Beginners6.00pm to 8.00pm, The Arc, Union Building, £2

Magic on a Budget7.30pm to 9.30pm, Room TBC, Union Building

Fruity I Love The ‘90s presents SClub 3 live!10.30pm to 3.30am,

Union Building, £5 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

Loose Joints11.00pm to 3.00am, Union Building, £4.75 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

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Give It A Go Balls of Fury2.30pm to 5.00pm, AMF Bowling, Merrion Centre, Leeds Town Centre, £3

United Nations for Beginners5.00pm to 7.00pmARC Conference Hall, Union Building, £1

Give It A GoAfro-Brazilian Samba Drumming with One Collective6.30pm to 9.00pm, Meeting Room 8, Union Building, £1

Give It A Go Opera 6.30pm to 8.30pmARC Meeting Room 3, Union Building, £1

Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip Plus Kid A and Misty’s Big Adventure.7.00pm to 11.00pm,Union Building,£16 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

Give It A GoFolkoric Brazilian Dance Class7.30pm to 9.00pmARC Conference Hall, Union Building, £1

Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays?!9.00pm to 1.30amTerrace Bar, Union Building

21t h U r S D A Y

Bardon Grange Hosts National Apple Day11.00am to 4.00pm, Union Building

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings12.30pm to 1.30pmMeeting Room 8, Union Building

Better University ForumThe forum that discusses your ideas for making the University better for students! Everyone welcome.Find out more at www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/haveyoursay/createchange.5.30pm to 8.00pmCouncil Chambers, Parkinson Building

Give It A GoWomen’s Basketball6.00pm to 7.00pmSports Hall 1, The Edge Sports Centre, £3

Give It A GoVolunteer at Woodhouse Kids Club with Leeds ACTION6.15pm to 7.00pm, ARC Meeting Room 2, Union Building

LSR Cocktail Night9.00pm to 12.30pmTerrace Bar, Union Building

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Psyc Soc trip to Alton Towers7.00am to 8.00pmMeet at the Parkinson building steps, University Campus, £34

Give It A Go Men’s Football2.00pm to 3.00pmSports Pitch 3G, Weetwood Playing Fields, £2

Give It A GoIntro to Outdoor Mix: Rock Climbing3.00pm to 6.00pmMeet at The Edge Sports Centre, University Campus£6.50

Howard Marks: An Audience With Mr. Nice7.00pm to 10.30pm, Union Building, £11.50 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

Fruity Warm Up9.00pm to 1.00amTerrace, Union Building


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Trip to the Lake District8.30am to 7.30pm, Meet at the Parkinson building steps, £15

Better Union Forum Monday 18th October

Loose Joints Every Tuesday

Better Leeds Forum Tuesday 19th October

Black History Month Events throughout October


The Bardon Grange Project’s Apple Day 212.00 noon to 4.00pm, Bardon Grange Garden, Weetwood Lane

Give It A Go Wild Food Walk12.00 noon to 4.00pm, Meet at the Parkinson building steps, University Campus, £2

Give It A Go STAR: Volunteer Teaching Conversational English12.10pm to 3.00pmMeet at the Parkinson building steps, University Campus

Give It A GoLGBT presents X Marks the Spot1.00pm to 3.00pmMeet at the Union building steps

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Give It A Go Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Taster Day9.00am to 7.00pmMeet at WHSmiths, Leeds Train Station, £5

Give It A Go Gymnastics 6.00pm to 7.00pm, Leeds Met Gymnastics, Beckett’s Park Campus, £1

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Give It A Go Time to try Ballet!5.00pm to 6.00pmStage@Leeds, University Campus, £3

Give It A GoBell Handling with Change Ringers7.00pm to 9.00pm, Meet at the Union building steps, £2

Black History Month presents: Global Café5.30pm to 7.30pm, The Lounge, Union Building

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Give It A Go - Introduction to HOMED12.00 noon to 2.00pm, ARC Meeting Room 2, Union Building, 50p per slice of pizza!

School Rep Induction4.00pm to 8.00pmUnion Building

Give It A Go Try Stock Trading4.45pm to 6.30pm, Meet at the Union building steps, £2

Give It A Go Athletics Club Track Session5.30pm to 8.00pm, Meet outside Wilkinson’s, Headingley, £3

All Age Music and Dance of the Punjab Class6.00pm to 8.00pm, Bracken Edge Primary School, Newton Road, Leeds, LS7 4HE, £40 per term (2 hours) / £25 per term (1 hour)

Loose JointsAvoid the cheese and the sleaze – Loose Joints is not your run-of-the-mill student night. We throw a party every Tuesday to the freshest

sounds on the block! 11.00pm to 3.00am, Union Building, £4.75 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

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A Cappella Workshop6.00pm to 8.00pm, ARC Resource Lounge, Union Building

Easy Star All-StarsPlus guest Cas Haley7.00pm to 11.00pmUnion Building, £13.50 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

Give It A Go Beginners Folk Music Workshop7.30pm to 9.30pmARC Conference Hall, Union Building, £1

Black History Month presents: Yes We CanLUU’s Afro-Caribbean Society present their annual cultural show. From 6.30pm, Riley Smith Hall, Union Building, £8 members, £10 non-members

Black History Month presents: Comedy EveningJoin ISOC for a fantastic Comedy evening in celebration of Black History Month. With an array of up and coming comedians this event is set to be a great non-alcoholic evening.From 7.00pm, Location TBC, Free

Jagermeister - Why Not Wednesdays?!9.00pm to 1.30amTerrace, Union Building

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AlcoholicsAnonymous Meeting12.30pm to 1.30pm, Meeting Room 8, Union Building

Give It A GoLearn Spanish with the Mexican Society2.00pm to 3.30pm, ARC Meeting Room 5, Union Building, £5

Give It A Go Bollywood Dance Class7.00pm to 9.00pm, The Lounge, Union Building£3

Give It A Go Climbing 8.00pm to 10.00pm, The Edge Sports Centre, University Campus, £2

Black History Month presents: Black Families in Britain as the Site of Struggle SeminarFrom 4.00pm, Clothworkers South, University of Leeds, Free

LSR Cocktail Night9.00pm to 12.30amTerrace, Union Building

House Party:Dead Famous 9.00pm to 12.30amMine, Union Building

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Critical Mass5.30pm to 7.00pm, Millennium Square, Leeds City Centre

Give It A Go BoxerciseSession 1 - 6.00pm to 7.00pm, Session 2: 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Cromer Terrace Gym, University Campus, £1

Give It A Go Women’s Cricket6.00pm to 8.00pm, Sports Hall 1, The Edge Sports Centre, University Campus

SwansPlus support from James Blackshaw7.00pm to 11.00pmUnion Building, £21.50 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

Fruity Warm Up9.00pm to 1.00amTerrace, Union Building

Fruity BITE Night!10.30pm to 3.30amUnion Building£4.50 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

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Give It A Go Trip to Liverpool8.30am to 7.30pmMeet at the Parkinson building steps, University Campus, £16.00 adv.

Give It A Go Women’s Rugby Taster Session11.00am to 12.30pm3G Pitch, Weetwood Playing Fields, Bus fare required

Give It A GoSTAR: Volunteer Teaching Conversational English12.10pm to 3.00pm, Meet at the Parkinson building steps, University Campus

Annie Mac Presents...Chase & Status (DJ set), Scratch Perverts plus many more10.00pm to 5.30am, Union Building, £16.50 adv. from leedstickets.com and Cats, Union Building

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Give It A GoChildren’s Mask Making4.00pm to 6.00pmARC Meeting Room 3, Union Building, £2

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The next issue of the Gist comes out!Pick up your copy from the Union foyer, LUU Hall or Campus Boards. or download online:www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk

Howard Marks: An Audience with Mr Nice Friday 22nd October

Trip to the Lake District Saturday 23rd October

Global Café Tuesday 19th October

Annie Mac Presents... Saturday 30th October


The Gist Issue 1, October 2010

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