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A guide for students staying in York over the Easter holidays
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for students Easter 2015
on campus
vacation arrangements
SNICKLEWAY TOUR- ALCUIN COLLEgE TIME: 15:00
A tour of the York snickleways and/or a visit to Clifford’s Tower
Email Siobhan to register interest atsc601@york.ac.uk
FUN COOKINg AFTERNOON- ALCUIN COLLEgE TIME: 14:00 - 17:00
Whether you’re still having trouble boiling water or you’re a world renowned gourmet chef, come enjoy a fun afternoon of cooking. This is a good opportunity to learn new recipes, improve your cooking skills, and enjoy a meal with others. All ingredients will be provided.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 17 to Grace Wood (glw525@york.ac.uk) so we can make sure we have enough food for everyone.
ALCUIN JCR gAMES TOURNAMENT & PIZZA NIgHTTIME: 18:00
We will hold a tournament involving rather ‘high octane’ games for example: Hungry Hippo, Kerplunk, Operation. The Tournament winner will get an Amazon Giftcard.
Email Jed to register interest atjedmeers@googlemail.com
COFFEE CAFÉ CRAWL! - LANgWITH COLLEgE TIME: 9:30 - 12:00
Join Langwith tutor Sarah, as we travel to 5-6 coffee cafes within York known for their superb coffee, delicious food and treats and/or charming atmosphere. Space will be limited to 15 as many of the stops are small and not suited to large groups. We will take the bus into town and walk to all the locations.
RSVP by April 1st to sanr500@york.ac.uk
PAINTINg SESSIONS - WENTWORTH COLLEgE TIME: Every Sunday at 10:00 amVENUE: Wentworth Staff & Graduate Common Room W/135
The sessions will be led by our College Tutor - Anastasia. She will not be teaching painting, the purpose of the session is to give students whom are interested in this type of activity the opportunity of relaxing, paint what they want, maybe learn from other members of the class, and enjoy using the free equipment and dedicated space for this activity. All equipment will be provided by the College. The sessions will start initially with acrylic painting.
YOgA - WENTWORTH COLLEgE TIME: Every Sunday at 10:00 amVENUE: Wentworth Staff & Graduate Common Room W/135
Come along to our student-led (not instructor-led class) yoga session. The session is suitable to all levels.
Easter Events
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COLLEgES ARE PUTTINg ON A RANgE OF EvENTS dURINg THE HOLIdAY PERIOd – YOU CAN FINd A LIST OF THEM HERE bUT CHECK THE gSA’S WEbSITE FOR THE LATEST UPdATES AT WWW.YORKgSA.ORg/EvENTS
College eventsThe University vacation is from Friday 13 March until Monday 13 April 2015. The Easter bank holiday takes place from Friday (Good Friday) 3 April until Monday (Easter Monday) 6 April. You may find many shops and services are closed on these days.
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SECURITY
Security staff will continue to patrol the campus 24 hours a day and will provide a response service to queries and emergencies.
Non-emergency requests If your college Porter is not available over the Easter vacation, please use the phone (grey or red) in your college foyer to contact the Duty Security Controller. Alternatively, dial 4444 from any internal telephone or 01904 32 4444 from a mobile phone.
Emergency requests If you have an emergency situation and need to contact Security please use the phone (grey or red) in your college foyer to contact the Duty Security Controller. Alternatively, dial 3333 from any internal telephone, or 01904 32 3333 from a mobile, or 0800 43 3333 to make a freephone call from a payphone. Your call will be answered by the Duty Security Controller and your enquiry will be treated as an emergency.
Always call Security on 3333 if emergency services such as police, ambulance or fire brigade are required on campus. Security will make the call on your behalf and ensure the correct area of campus is reached.
MAINTENANCE
Non-emergenciesIf you require non-emergency maintenance in your university accommodation please report the issue to your College reception.
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HERE IS INFORMATION YOU MAY FINd USEFUL IF YOU ARE STAYINg ON CAMPUS dURINg THE EASTER vACATION. HAvE A HAPPY HOLIdAY!
ACCESS TO COLLEgE FACILITIES ANd RECEPTION PORTERS
Students living in off-campus University accommodationIf you have any problems or questions during the vacation please contact Security (see below) or go to a college reception that is open.
For details of reception opening times in all Colleges and departments please see www.york.ac.uk/campusservices/portering/openinghrs.html
vacation datesThe University vacation is from Friday 13 March until Monday 13 April 2015. The Easter bank holiday takes place from Friday (Good Friday) 3 April until Monday (Easter Monday) 6 April. You may find many shops and services are closed on these days.
EmergenciesIf you require emergency maintenance in your hall of residence, for example to fix a leak, please contact the Duty Security Controller by calling extension 3333 from any internal telephone or 01904 32 3333 from a mobile phone.
LAUNdERETTES
All launderettes on campus will be accessible during the vacation period and are open 24 hours a day.
IT SERvICES
IT Support Office will be closed on Good Friday (3 April) and Easter Monday (6 April). Emails to the IT Support Office and messages left on our voicemail will be answered on Tuesday 7 April.
IT Services staff will continue to monitor IT systems to ensure that they are operating correctly. Paper will be topped up in all York Print Plus devices for students before Good Friday (3 April). The York Print plus devices in the Library will also be checked by Library staff over the Easter weekend.
All services should be available as usual outside normal hours but access to IT rooms will be subject to college opening hours.
If you have any IT queries please email itsupport@york.ac.uk
LIbRARY
The Library will be open 24 hours a day over the Easter vacation. However, over the Easter weekend (from 6pm on Thursday 2 April until 9am on Tuesday 7 April) the Library will be self-service only. You’ll need your Library card to enter the building. Staff will be available to answer general enquiries but not to offer any specialist support (see www.york.ac.uk/library/locations/service/ for more details).
King’s Manor Library will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 2 April until 9am on Tuesday 7 April.
For full details of Library opening times over the Easter vacation please visit: www.york.ac.uk/library/locations/service
POST
University Post RoomT 01904 32 2049
The University Post Room will be working as usual up to and including Thursday 2 April. It will re-open as normal on Tuesday 7 April.
The small mail room at Goodricke nucleus where students can collect their parcels is open every day, Monday – Friday 08:00 to 15:00, but will be closed, as above, over Easter.
For more information regarding the sending of personal mail via the University Post Room please visit: www.york.ac.uk/campusservices/postroom/parcel.html
Post OfficeMain Street, Heslington Village T 01904 412171
The post office will be closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April. Otherwise opening hours will be as usual:
Monday to Friday ............................... 09:00 – 17:30Saturday ............................................... 09:00 – 12:30Sunday .............................................................. Closed
For information about Easter collection and delivery please see the Royal Mail website at www.royalmail.com/portal/rm
MEdICAL FACILITIES
Campus Health CentreThe University Health Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 6.00pm.
The Health Centre will be open as usual throughout the Easter vacation except for Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April.
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Important Information
The Stay and Wait Drop-in clinic continues to run during vacations, opening at 8.30am.
If you need urgent medical help during this period, or outside usual surgery hours, please telephone 111. For emergencies only, dial 999
For non-urgent medical advice whilst the Campus Health Centre is closed, please call 01904 646861.
NHS DirectT 111 – (Dial 9111 from an internal phone)Advice from NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, every day.
Medical emergenciesIn an emergency you can go directly to the A & E Department at York Hospital (open 24 hours a day, every day) or dial 999.
Accident and Emergency DepartmentYork Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE T 01904 631 313
EMERgENCY SERvICES (Ambulance, Police, Fire Brigade and Coastguard)
If you need to contact the emergency services please call one of the following numbers:
For calls made on the University campus, or relating to an incident on campus dial 3333 (from an internal telephone) or 01904 32 3333 (from a mobile phone) and tell the Duty Security Controller what has happened and where you are. The Duty Security Controller can telephone the Emergency Service(s) and inform them exactly where on campus the incident has taken place.
For calls made off the University campus call 999 from any telephone. The call is free and the person taking your call will ask you some questions so that they can help you as much as possible.
MARKET SqUARE
Information Centre / SwitchboardOpen as usual from 08:30 – 17:30 Monday to Friday. Closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April.
Your:Shop The shop will be open as follows over the Easter holiday period:
Open 08:00 - 15:00 Monday to Friday (closed weekends). Over the Easter bank holiday weekend, from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April, the shop will be closed.
Additionally the shop will be closed on Friday 20 March for stocktaking.
Design and Print SolutionsOpen from 08.45 – 16:30 (16:00 on a Friday) Monday to Friday over the Easter holidays. Closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April.
For Nisa supermarket’s opening hours please see page 8.
FEES OFFICE
Finance Service counters and the Payments Office will be open as usual apart from Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April, when it will be closed.
Usual opening hours are 10:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday.
STUdENT SUPPORT HUb
This includes Disability Services, Immigration Advice Service, International Student Support, Student Financial Support Unit and Student Welfare Advice.
The Student Support Hub will be open as normal apart from Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April when it will be closed. Usual opening hours during holidays are Monday to Friday 10:00 – 16:00.
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THE OPEN dOOR TEAM
The Open Door Team will be working as usual from Monday to Friday 10:00 until 16:00 except for Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April when it will be closed.
If students require help when the Open Door Team is unavailable please contact NHS 111 for health advice and information on 111 from any landline or mobile phone (free of charge)
Alternatively visit York Hospital, Wiggington Road, York, telephone 01904 631313.
CAREERS
Between 16 March – 10 April, Careers will be open Monday – Thursday from 10:00 – 16:00, except for Monday 16 March, Tuesday 31 March (10.00 – 12.00 only) and Monday 6 April when it will be closed.
Careers advice appointments will run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons throughout the Easter vacation. CVs and applications can be reviewed at these advice appointments. Appointments are bookable via www.york.ac.uk/careers/gateway
UNIvERSITY CHAPLAINS
If you would like to talk to someone over the vacation, Reverend Rory Dalgliesh is the Methodist Chaplain and he can be contacted at rory.dalgliesh@york.ac.uk or on 07503 724055 or 01904 414398.
Father Ged Walsh is the Catholic Chaplain based More House and may be contacted at ged.walsh@york.ac.uk or on 07913 637731 or 01904 428490.
Reverend Rowan Williams is the Anglican Chaplain, and she can be contacted atrowan.williams@york.ac.uk or on 07919 861912 or 01904 415460.
The Chaplains are happy to talk to any students or staff regardless of religious belief.
SAMARITANS
If you would like to talk to someone over the vacation but you do not wish to speak with University staff, you can contact the Samaritans.
This is a confidential support helpline available 24 hours a day, every day.
T 08457 90 90 90E jo@samaritans.orgW www.samaritans.org.uk
SPORTS CENTRE
The York Sports Centre will be open as usual during the Easter vacation, apart from on the following dates, when the opening times will be as follows:
Friday 3 April ................................................. CLOSEDSaturday 4 April ............................... 09:00 – 19:00Sunday 5 April ............................... 09:00 – 19:00Monday 6 April .......................................... CLOSED
For further information please visit:www.york.ac.uk/univ/sports
Similarly, the York Sports Village will also be open as usual during the Easter vacation, apart from on the following dates, when the opening times will be as follows:
Friday 3 April ......................................... 7:00 – 19:00Saturday 4 April .................................... 7:00 – 21:00Sunday 5 April ....................................... 7:00 – 21:00Monday 6 April .................................... 7:00 – 19:00
gSA
The Graduate Students’ Association office will open as usual apart from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April when it will close. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10:00 – 16:00.
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YUSU
YUSU (York University Students’ Union) Offices will be closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April. YUSU will be open from 10am – 5pm during the rest of the Easter holiday period.
The Courtyard bar will close on Friday 20 March and will re-open on Sunday 12 April.
The Glasshouse bar will close on Saturday 14 March and will re-open on Sunday 12 April.
The Lounge Bar will close on Thursday 12 March and will re-open on Monday 13 April.
The Kitchen@Alcuin will be open 9am – 3pm from Monday 16 March to Friday 27 March. It will then close for the rest of the Easter vacation and re-open on Monday 13 April.
For details of Your:Shop opening times please see the section on Market Square on page 5.
EASTER CHURCH SERvICES
Heslington church, opposite Heslington Hall Anglican / Methodist servicesFor information in services held at Heslington Church please visit the website at www.heslingtonchurch.org.uk
York Minster, Minster YardAnglican servicesPlease check the Minster’s timetable of services through the Easter period atwww.yorkmister.org/workship-and-choir/services.html
Some services at York Minster require entrance tickets.
TRANSPORT
TaxisSix Five Nine CarsT 01904 659659
The average fare from Wentworth College to the city centre is usually £8. Fares will usually increase by 50% during the bank holiday period of 3 April and 6 April.
Train ServicesNational Rail EnquiriesT 08457 48 49 50W www.nationalrail.co.uk
For further information about train services over the Easter holiday period and purchasing tickets contact National Rail Enquiries.
Bus ServicesFTR bus service (including No.4) T 01904 551400W www.goftr.com (for timetable information)
York Transdev bus service (including No. 44)T 01904 633990W www.yorkbus.co.uk
LOCAL SHOPS ANd FACILITIES
Please be aware that on the following UK Bank Holidays and Easter Sunday very few shops and facilities will be open:Friday 3 AprilSunday 5 AprilMonday 6 April
Please use the following contact details for opening times over the Easter period.
PHARMACISTS
Boots the Chemist, 43 Coney StreetT 01904 653657W www.boots.com
Badger Hill Pharmacy, 35 Yarburgh Way, Hull RoadT 01904 414912E info@badgerhillpharmacy.co.ukW www.badgerhillpharmacy.co.uk
Whitworth Chemists Ltd, 275 Melrosegate (near Freshways)T 01904 410987W www.whitworthchemists.co.uk
SUPERMARKETS
AldiFulford RoadT 0844 406 8800W www.aldi.co.uk
Asda77 Layerthorpe/ Monks CrossT 01904 881410/ 01904 628107W www.asda.com
IcelandFulford RoadT 01904 653083W www.iceland.co.uk
MorrisonsFoss Islands RoadT 01904 633365W www.morrisons.co.uk
Important Information
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Retail Services - Nisa (Costcutter)
Fri 13 Mar
Sat 14 - Sun 15 Mar
Mon 16 - Fri 20 Mar
Sat 21 - Sun 22 Mar
Mon 23 - Fri 27 Mar
Sat 28 - Sun 29 Mar
Mon 30 Mar - Thurs 2 Apr
Fri 3 April (Good Friday)
Sat 4 - Sun 5 Apr (Easter Weekend)
Mon 6 April (Easter Monday)
Tue 7 - Fri 10 Apr
Sat 11 - Sun 12 Apr
Mon 13 Apr
Market Square
08:00 - 18:00
Sat 10:00 - 14:00 | Sun CLOSED
08:00 - 17:00
Sat 10:00 - 14:00 | Sun CLOSED
08:00 - 17:00
Sat 10:00 - 14:00 | Sun CLOSED
08:00 - 17:00
08:00 - 16:00
Sat 10:00 - 14:00 | Sun CLOSED
08:00 - 16:00
08:00 - 17:00
Sat 9:00 - 17:00 | Sun 11:00 - 17:00
Normal operating hours
Halifax College
08:00 - 17:00
CLOSED
10:00 - 15:00
CLOSED
10:00 - 15:00
CLOSED
10:00 - 15:00
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
10:00 - 15:00
Sat 10:00 - 15:00 | Sun 08:00 - 19:00
Normal operating hours
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SainsburysFoss BankT 01904 643801W www.sainsburys.co.uk
TescoClifton Moor/ Tadcaster RoadT 0845 6779753/ 0845 6779755W www.tesco.com
WaitroseFoss Islands RoadT 01904 653563W www.waitrose.com
Important Information
Campus Bars (SU bars re-open on Monday 13th April)
Fri 13 Mar
Sat 14 - Sun 15 Mar
Mon 16 - Fri 20 Mar
Sat 21 - Sun 22 Mar
Mon 23 - Fri 27 Mar
Sat 28 - Sun 29 Mar
Mon 30 Mar - Thurs 2 Apr
Fri 3 April (Good Friday)
Sat 4 - Sun 5 Apr (Easter Weekend)
Mon 6 April (Easter Monday)
Tue 7 - Fri 10 Apr
Sat 11 - Sun 12 Apr
Mon 13 Apr
Derwent
11:00 - 23:00
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Sat CLOSED | Sun 19:00 - 22:30
Normal operating hours
Edge Bar
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Normal operating hours
Campus Catering (Friday 13 March – Monday 13 April 2015)
*(AdvANCE bOOKINgS ONLY)
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Vanburgh Catering
Galleria Restaurant
Costa @ RKC
Costa @ Derwent
Cookies
Hub Cafe
York Sport Café
Library Café
AlcuinBistro
Kings Manor Refectory
Law and Management
NSLC Quarks Café*
Derwent Dining
Wentworth The Edge
Fri 13 March
17:30 - 19:30 (Evening Service)
17:30 - 19:30 (Evening Service)
08:30 - 17:00
08:30 - 17:00
09.00 - 16:00
08:30 - 16:00
09.00 - 20:00
08.30 - 20:00
09.00 - 15:00
09.00 - 15:30
CLOSED
12:00 - 14:00
17:00 - 19:30 (Evening Service)
08:30 - 15:30 (Evening Service)
Sat 14 - Sun 15 Mar
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
09:00 - 18:00
11:00 - 16:00
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Mon 16 - Fri 20 Mar
CLOSED
CLOSED
09:30 - 14:30
09:30 - 15:30
09:30 - 14:00
08:30 - 16:00
09:00 - 20:00
08.30 - 19:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:30 - 15:00
CLOSED
12:00 - 14:00
CLOSED
08:00 - 15:00
Sat 21 - Sun 22 Mar
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
09:00 - 18:00
11:00 - 16:00
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Mon 23 - Fri 27 Mar
CLOSED
CLOSED
09:30 - 14:30
09:30 - 15:30
09:30 - 14:00
08:30 - 16:00
09:00 - 20:00
08.30 - 19:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:30 - 15:00
CLOSED
12:00 - 14:00
CLOSED
08:00 - 15:00
Sat 28 - Sun 29 Mar
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
09:00 - 18:00
11:00 - 16:00
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Catering facilities
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Fri 3 Apr(Good Friday)
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
09:00 - 18:00
09:00 - 16:00
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Mon 30 Mar - Thur 2 Apr
CLOSED
CLOSED
09:30 - 14:30
09:30 - 15:30
09:30 - 14:00
08:30 - 16:00
09:00 - 20:00
08.30 - 19:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:30 - 15:00
CLOSED
12:00 - 14:00
CLOSED
08:00 - 15:00
Sat 4 - Sun 5 Apr
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
09:00 - 18:00
11:00 - 16:00
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Mon 6 Apr(Easter Monday)
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
09:00 - 18:00
09:00 - 16:00
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
Tues 7 - Fri 10 Apr
CLOSED
CLOSED
09:30 - 14:30
09:30 - 15:30
09:30 - 14:00
08:30 - 16:00
09:00 - 20:00
08.30 - 19:00
09:00 - 15:00
09:30 - 15:00
CLOSED
12:00 - 14:00
CLOSED
08:00 - 15:00
Sat 11 - Sun 12 Apr
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
09:00 - 18:00
11:00 - 16:00
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED
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