Freshers =) ?!?

If you look at some older posts, theres one with a list of activities from freshers last year

oh I think I found it, you mean this list

shoppin in Sheffield lmao, thats closer to home than to uni lol. Bet that was meadowhall. Is that all put on by the uni tho or was that stuff last years students had organised? ghost walks and walk the walls are just all the time at York. Love to see what hypnodog was tho lol

wow wots the facebook????????

 i cnt w8 i wanna go now it seems so far away but i spose its just time to work and get some money ready to spend at freshers hehe

or save to live off as a poor student eating 4p beans and super noodles (asda price obviously hehe)

Rossco

The facebook group is called "York St John Freshers 2008"

Gotta love the 4p beans! Haha!

ere we go! freshers-

 What's happening during Fresher's Fortnight?
If you would like information about any of the events please email Pidge: g.pidgeon@yorksj.ac.uk

SATURDAY 20TH

ARCHIE’S BAR OFFICIALLY OPENS
Welcoming back all the returnees and newcomers! A chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones, whilst enjoying the first £1 a pint night of the year
Free in the S.U. (7pm)

SUNDAY 21ST

Meet Zippy
Our first campaign starts with a chance to see the iconic feature of our ‘Silent Students; Happy Homes’, Zippy. He will be out and about all the university accommodation promoting this campaign.
Free around University (All Day)

SUNDAY NIGHT STARTER
A chilled day and night with cheap drinks and tunes to prepare you for your action-packed fortnight! Food will be available from 12 – 9 in the Fresh Bar.
Free in the S.U. (12 noon)

MONDAY 22ND

Campus Tours
Take a wander around campus with your friends on a guided tour. Well worth it as it will hopefully prevent you from getting lost in your first few weeks.
Free Outside the S.U. (10.30am & 2.30pm)

Manic Mondays
Happy Mondays is back with fantastic drinks offers (£1 a pint) all night. A special guest DJ will be in fresh entertaining you with some amazing tunes, warming you up for the night ahead.
Free in S.U. (7pm - late)

Group Walks to Gallery
From 10pm there will be group walks to the Gallery night club helping you find your way to our fantastic first student night of the year.
Free in S.U. (From 10.00pm)

The Gallery NightClub
Don your glad rags and experience your first student night in York at ‘The Gallery Night Club’. Tickets are available from reception throughout the day and Archie’s in the evening.
£2.50 Inside the S.U. (10pm)
VIP Entry

TUESDAY 23RD

Campus Tours
Take a wander around campus with your friends on a guided tour. Well worth it as it will hopefully prevent you from getting lost in your first few weeks.
Free Outside the S.U. (10.30 am & 2.30pm)

Walk the Walls
Walk the historic city walls with your friends or family, a chance to see the most picturesque sites of York.
Free Outside the S.U. (10.30am)

Walk Around York
Here is your chance to see what your NUS extra card can offer you around York whilst learning where the best shops are.
Free outside the S.U. (2pm)

Double Trouble
Double Trouble is new to Archie’s Bar and entails great deals on drinks, especially doubles for singles. Bring your friends down to enjoy some great offers and possible get involved in ‘St. John’s Got Talent’
Free in the S.U. (7pm)

St. John’s Got Talent
Can you sing, dance, juggle, or make people laugh? If so why don’t you get up on stage and see if you have got what it takes to win over the Sabbatical Team in St. John’s Got Talent!!!
Free in the Fresh bar (8pm)

WEDNESDAY 24TH

Campus Tours
It is you final chance to be get a tour of the university grounds by our friendly welcome helpers.
Free Outside S.U. (10.30am & 2.30 pm)

Fresher’s Fair
This fair is AWESOME!!!!!!!! Grab yourself some freebies and meet various traders from all over York. It’s also a great chance to sign up for over 40 clubs and societies and other Students’ Union activities. Furthermore pick up essential welfare and education information, guidance on volunteering and advice to make sure you start off on the right foot
Free in the Sports Hall (10am – 4pm)
VIP Entry @ 9.30

Laser Force – We’ll Fix it
Fancy something different to do, why not try your hand at Laser Force. The guys have come down with their lasers to let you loose on the Students’ Union grounds.
£1 S.U. Grounds (TBC)

Warm Up to Tru
Come and listen to some music with your friends and take advantage of the excellent prices in our bar. The Fresh bar DJ will be playing what ever you want to help you warm up to a night in Tru.
Free in the S.U. (7pm)

Group Walks to Tru
For those who are not sure where Tru night club is, there will be group walks leaving for Tru throughout the night.
Free in the S.U. (10pm)

Tru Night Club – Fancy Dress
The classic YSJ fancy dress nights are back, so flex you creative muscles and get ready for night of fun and debauchery in Tru, the place to be on a Wednesday night. Tickets are available from reception throughout the day and Archie’s in the evening.
£2.50 Outside the S.U. (10pm)
VIP Entry

THURSDAY 25TH

Day at the Beach – We’ll Fix it! Scarborough Trip
This trip has something for everyone; you can relax on the beach, swim in the sea, walk along the prom and hit the local shops. But remember fish n’ chips always taste better at the sea-side.
TBC (TBC)

Casino Royal
Fancy yourself as the next James Bond? Or if you fancy trying your hand at something new here we have our first ever Casino night. So come down and get involved in a variety of games from ‘Roulette’ to ‘Higher or Lower’.
Free in Fresh (7pm)

FRIDAY 26TH

Trip to McArthur Glenn
Why not give your bankcard a day to remember and take a trip to the Arthur Glenn Designer Outlet. With hundreds of shops there should be something for everyone.
Meet S.U. (TBC)

Foss Bridge Clean
Want to get you hands dirty, well here is your chance to get involved with the first our volunteering scheme that will be running throughout the year.
Meet in S.U. (11am)

Late Licence – School Disco – Shag Tag
It is everything that is says on the tin. Archie’s is open till 2am so don’t plan on going anywhere after the S.U. Dig out those old school uniforms and become naughty school boys and girls once again. Food will be available as well as some awesome drinks offers for you to dance the night away.
Entry £2 in the S.U. 7pm
VIP Free entry

SATURDAY 27TH

Sports on Saturday
One of the biggest rivalries in Sport comes to Archie’s bar. If you’re an Everton, a Liverpool fan or just fancy watching a game of footy come down to Archie’s.
Free in the Archie’s (12 – 7pm)

Quid’s In
Looking to save some pennies? Then ‘Quid’s In’ is the place to be! With pints of draft at £1 along side other drinks offers it has become one of the most popular nights in the social week. Get your friends along, listen to some music and watch a bit of sport and have a great time.
£1 in the S.U. (7pm)

SUNDAY 28TH

Sports on Sunday
Throughout the year Archie’s will be showing live sport on the big screen along side drink offers, like £1.50 a pint for all to enjoy.
Free in the S.U. (12 - 7pm)

Paint Balling – We’ll Fix It
Imagine crashing through the undergrowth, dodging exploding paintballs, hiding in bunkers or spying on you enemy – here you have all the ingredients for a truly original and exiting day out. Paint balling is simply a fantastic day out.
9.30 Outside S.U. £25

Comedy Club
A hatrick of awesome comedians are here to entertain. Here you can watch these amazing acts in the comfort of the Students’ Union. Dan Atkinson has been a hit here at YSJSU so we have invited him to come down to entertain you along with some of his friends, this should be one of the great nights of Welcome Week.
£3 in Fresh. (8pm)
Subject to Change

MONDAY 29TH

Sports and Society Info desk
Come to the Students’ Union and talk to our award winning Sports and Society Committee about the different clubs and societies our Students’ Union has to offer. All important information about every club & Society will be at hand including time and dates will be available, especially key information for Try Outs happening on Wednesday 1st.
SU Reception (All Day)

Manic Monday
Here is your second instalment of ‘Manic Mondays’. Drinks offers in Archie’s and special guest D.J in Fresh will provide something for everyone in the build up to Gallery.
Free In S.U. (7pm)

Group Walks to Gallery
If you are still unsure on how to get to Gallery, there will be Welcome Helpers taking groups to Gallery at 10.00 and 10.30 so there is no excuse to miss out.

Gallery
Finally dance the night away at our Monday night student destination… the ‘GALLERY’!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
£2.50 (10pm)
VIP Free Entry

TUESDAY 30TH

Dance Class
A chance for any potential dancers to put on you dancing shoes and come learn some new dance moves or simple have some fun.
£3.50 Temple Hall (5.00pm)

Double Trouble
Again get to Archie’s bar to enjoy for your second helping of ‘Double Trouble’. Bring your friends along and enjoy the evening with the option of acoustic in the quad and sing a-long Grease.
Free in S.U. (7pm)

Acoustic in the Quad
This event has been a huge success in recent years and is something that should not be missed. Come and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere to listen to some of our universities best acoustic musicians in the outdoors.
£3 in the quad (8pm)
Subject to Change

Sing a – long with Grease
Fancy yourself a T Bird or a Pink Lady, well here is your chance to dress up and sing a – long to one of the most famous musicals ever made. Lots of prizes and awards are available, but come early to avoid disappointment at what should be a fantastic night.
£3 in Fresh (8pm)

WEDNESDAY 1ST

Try Outs
This is your chance to try out for one of our sports clubs, All abilities are welcome. For more information please ask at the S.U. Reception.
Meet place and time decided by C&S

SSHH! Pub Crawl
This is one of the biggest nights in Welcome Week with a previous record of 500 people attending. Come in your PJ’s and bring your teddy, we start at Archie’s then off to some more of York’s best pubs and bars before finishing off at Tru Nightclub. So come along for a great night and support SSHH! (Silent Students Happy Homes) Campaign. Prizes for the best dressed! This is a popular night so get your tickets fast!
£4 Includes Entry to Tru, Meet at S.U. (6pm)
Subject to Change
Tickets available from S.U. reception during the day, then Archie’s Bar in the evening.
VIP Free Entry

THURSDAY 2ND

Hypnotist
Come to the union and enjoy one of the countries best hypnotists. Adam Nights show enters a whole new level of fun as he experiments in many areas of the paranormal and mind control. He truly is a master hypnotist and with his excellent comedy timing it is a joy to watch him hypnotize his willing subjects. There is no need to fear though, as he never degrades his volunteers.
£3 in Fresh (8.00pm) Subject to Change
VIP Free Entry

Fresher’s Fest
Come and see a variety of up and coming bands, which are soon to be snapped up making it in the big time. A great night something you simply cannot afford to miss.
Confirm with other Sabbs & Tom
Temple Hall/ Fibbers (7pm)
VIP Free Entry

FRIDAY 3RD

River Clean
Fancy some voluntary work, followed by a bbq down at the university boat house. This is a great chance to meet some new people whilst doing your bit for the community.
TBC (TBC)

Cruise on the Ouse – We’ll Fix It
Powerful onboard floodlights will help illuminate landmarks along the water's edge, as you listen to a mix of captain's commentary and relaxing music and enjoy a drink or two from the bar. A perfect way to start your evening in York.
£10.00 (6.00pm)

Late Licence – Beach Party
Your second endorsement of Late Licence, with the return of the Beach Party, get your board shorts, vests, bikini’s our for a tropical theme night in the union. Prizes will be on offer for those who are the most appropriately dressed for the beach.
£2 in S.U. (7.00pm)
VIP Free Entry

SATURDAY 4TH

Sports on Saturday
Archie’s is open all day with selected drinks at £1.50 with all the best live sporting action.
Free in the S.U. (12 – 7pm)

York Dungeons – We’ll Fix It
Transport yourself back to the dark and grizzly history of the Roman city of York. Live actors, shows and interactive special effects ensure that you face your fears head on in this unique experience £TBC (TBC)

Quid’s In
Another chance for you to come to Archie’s and relax whilst looking after your pennies as selected beers are £1.
Free in the S.U. (7pm)

SUNDAY 5TH

Sunday in Arches
As well as having live sport on in Archie’s there will also be a number of games to play like giant Jenga and twister if you fancy a relaxing afternoon in the Students’ Union.

Alton Towers – We’ll Fix It
Unleash a torrent of fun at the UK’s most famous theme park. There’s a park full of rides and adventures for all sizes and adrenalin addicted adults, it is an absolute MUST do day out!!!
£TBC (TBC)

Ghost Walk – We’ll Fix It
A chance for you and some friends to see some of the most haunted sights in York. It is a fantastic way to discover some of the fascinating sights of York and discover something’s that you never knew.
£3.50 (TBC)

Quiz
The return of the famous RAG Quiz is here. So come along to Archie’s and enjoy our very own pub quiz. You’ll have the chance to win great prizes and the feel good factor that all the proceeds got to charity.
£1 in Archie’s (8pm)

Film Night – The Goonies
Here is your chance to roll back the years and enjoy watching what can only be described as cult classic. Food will be available all night to enhance the cinematic experience for all!!!!!
Free in Fresh (8pm)

so whats everyone going to? two words 'York Dungeon' 

might go to some other places too lol, ghost walk yey! I'm completely obsessed with anything involving the words dress up but since I don't drink I don't realy think I'm gonna enjoy a pub crawl. I've never seen the goonies, or grease, does that make me a bit sad...or realy lucky?! Might go paintballing, laser, comedy and music stuffs, and all the tourin York, walkin the walls and cruise on the ouse stuff. I've always wanted to go to alton towers but have a bad back so am not allowed on rides so I might have to pass on that. And I'm bloody awfull at quizzes so might go cos I'm an expert in stupid answers. And of course freshers fair freebies!!!! I see petition for a ben and jerrys party got nowhere :(

Whats all this clean the bridge clean the river stuff?!