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Give It A Go.

If you’re looking to develop a new skill, flex your creative muscles, or simply unwind after a day of lectures, you’ll find something in our calendar of Give It A Go events.

These are smaller-scale events that are predominantly alcohol-free and focused on you meeting new people in a fun, relaxed and welcoming environment. Some highlights from Freshers' Festival include our Board Games Night, a Petting Zoo, a Trip to IKEA and loads more!

So whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, culture vulture or just love a bit of art and craft, we'll have something for you.

Upcoming Events

Flower Arranging: 22nd January; Tommy's Lounge; Brighten up a gloomy January day with a bouquet of flowers! We'll be turning Tommy's Lounge into a mini florist for you to take your pick of the bunch.

5 Week BSL Level 1 Course: 22nd January; Moore 0-06; This 5 week beginners course is the perfect way to pick up a new skill or discover something to add to your CV!

Give Netball A Go: 23rd January; MY Courts; Come along and try something new with our Give It A Go Netball session! Perfect for beginners or those looking to get back into the game, this relaxed and friendly session will each you the basics of netball, including passing, footwork and shooting.

Wine Glass Decorating: 24th January; Tommy's Lounge; Get crafty after class and decorate a wine glass!

Alternative Social: 24th January; Student Lounge; A chill evening out of crafts, games and fun!

Give Boxing for Fitness a Go: 27th January; Jane Holloway Building; This high energy class combines the fundamentals of boxing to improve overall fitness. The class will use gloves and pads to work on punching techniques, whilst improving your fitness and relieving stress in a supportive and motivating environment.

Give Brazilian Jiujitsu a Go: 27th January; Sports Hall; Discover the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—a fun and empowering grappling sport that's perfect for self-defense. Learn how to use technique and strategy to take your opponent to the ground and safely control or submit them.

Wellbeing Walk & Talk: 28th January; SU Venue; Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

Vision Board Making: 29th January; Tommy's Lounge; Plan out the next 12 months of your life with the help of some glue, glitter and dreams! We can't promise this will get your life in order but it will look pretty of your wall.

Give Netball A Go: 30th January; MY Courts; Come along and try something new with our Give It A Go Netball session! Perfect for beginners or those looking to get back into the game, this relaxed and friendly session will each you the basics of netball, including passing, footwork and shooting.

Give Legs, Bums and Tums a Go: 3rd February; Jane Holloway Building; This fun and motivating class targets the key areas of the lower body, with a combination of bodyweight and resistance exercises your tone and sculpt your legs, glutes and tummy!

Give Muay Thai a Go: 3rd February; Sports Hall; A kickboxing sport that's not only great fun but also fantastic for fitness and self-defense. Join us to learn powerful techniques, improve your strength and agility, and build confidence in a friendly, supportive environment!

Kew Gardens Trip: 4th February; Egham Train Station; Get out of Egham for an afternoon and explore Kew Gardens! We're taking our weekly wellbeing walk and talks to the botanical gardens so join us there or go with friends!

Wellbeing Walk & Talk: 4th February; SU Venue; Come along for a chit chat with our VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'This Girl Can' themed 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk' while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

Give Legs, Bums and Tums a Go: 10th February; Jane Holloway Building; This fun and motivating class targets the key areas of the lower body, with a combination of bodyweight and resistance exercises your tone and sculpt your legs, glutes and tummy!

Give Ultimate Frisbee a Go: 10th February; Sports Hall; Dive into the fun and fast-paced world of Ultimate Frisbee—a team sport that’s all about strategy, skill, and spirit. This friendly and inclusive session is perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike.

Wellbeing Walk & Talk: 11th February; SU Venue; This week is all about self love and self care so come along for a chit chat with our VP Wellbeing & Diversity, your VP Societies and Sports and the Wellbeing Support Team on a 'Love Yourself week' themed 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'.

Sip and Paint: 12th February; Tommy's Lounge; Dust off your art skills for an afternoon of painting! Perfect if you're looking for a Galentines activity or just want some quiet space to get creative.

Galentines Evening: 13th February; SU Venue; Get together with your girls for a movie and some self care! Feel free to come in whatever you feel comfortable in and chill out after classes.

Give Legs, Bums and Tums a Go: 17th February; Jane Holloway Building; This fun and motivating class targets the key areas of the lower body, with a combination of bodyweight and resistance exercises your tone and sculpt your legs, glutes and tummy!

Give Ultimate Frisbee a Go: 17th February; Sports Hall; Dive into the fun and fast-paced world of Ultimate Frisbee—a team sport that’s all about strategy, skill, and spirit. This friendly and inclusive session is perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike.

Wellbeing Walk & Talk: 18th February; SU Venue; Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

Make a name pennant flag: 19th February; Tommy's Lounge; Get crafty between classes and make a pennant flag! Nickname, chosen name, or rep some Bears spirit, whatever you want to shout about!

Give Fencing a Go: 24th February; Sports Hall; This friendly and inclusive session is perfect for beginners looking to learn the basics and try fencing for the first time. With guidance from members of the Fencing club, you'll pick up key techniques and have a go at this unique sport.

Wellbeing Walk & Talk: 25th February; SU Venue; Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

Give a Total Body Workout a Go: 26th February; Jane Holloway Building; This high intensity group workout is designed to target all muscle groups, giving you a full body workout, improving strength, endurance and overall fitness. This class is perfect for all fitness levels and exercises can be taken at your own pace!

Give Fencing a Go: 3rd March; Sports Hall; This friendly and inclusive session is perfect for beginners looking to learn the basics and try fencing for the first time. With guidance from members of the Fencing club, you'll pick up key techniques and have a go at this unique sport.

Wellbeing Walk & Talk: 4th March; SU Venue; Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

Give a Total Body Workout a Go: 5th March; Jane Holloway Building; This high intensity group workout is designed to target all muscle groups, giving you a full body workout, improving strength, endurance and overall fitness. This class is perfect for all fitness levels and exercises can be taken at your own pace!

BSL Level 2 Course: 5th March; TBC; Brush up your Sign Language skills with a Level 2 BSL course! Available to those who have taken the Level 1 course offered through the Give it a Go program.

Give Futsal a Go: 10th March; Sports Hall; Step into the fast-paced world of Futsal a small-sided version of football played indoors. In this friendly and inclusive session, teams will be randomly created and rotated on and off the pitch, ensuring everyone gets involved.

Wellbeing Walk & Talk: 11th March; SU Venue; Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

Give a Total Body Workout a Go: 12th March; Jane Holloway Building; This high intensity group workout is designed to target all muscle groups, giving you a full body workout, improving strength, endurance and overall fitness. This class is perfect for all fitness levels and exercises can be taken at your own pace!

BSL Level 2 Course: 12th March; TBC; Brush up your Sign Language skills with a Level 2 BSL course! Available to those who have taken the Level 1 course offered through the Give it a Go program.

Witness the West End: Mean Girls the Musical: 14th March; London; That's so Fetch! Catch the iconic 2000s chic flick on the West End!

Give Futsal a Go: 17th March; Sports Hall; Step into the fast-paced world of Futsal a small-sided version of football played indoors. In this friendly and inclusive session, teams will be randomly created and rotated on and off the pitch, ensuring everyone gets involved.

Give Ab Blast a Go: 18th March; Jane Holloway Building; This 30 minute class will give your abs a targeted workout, using a variety of exercises to improve your core strength. The class will challenge all fitness levels and is the perfect add on to your current fitness workouts!

Wellbeing Walk & Talk: 18th March; SU Venue; Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity, your VP Societies and Sports and The Advice Centre on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

Charm Making Workshop: 19th March; Tommy's Lounge; Add a little bit of personality to your keys or bag at this charm making workshop!

BSL Level 2 Course: 19th March; TBC; Brush up your Sign Language skills with a Level 2 BSL course! Available to those who have taken the Level 1 course offered through the Give it a Go program.

Give Futsal a Go: 24th March; Sports Hall; Step into the fast-paced world of Futsal a small-sided version of football played indoors. In this friendly and inclusive session, teams will be randomly created and rotated on and off the pitch, ensuring everyone gets involved.

Give Ab Blast a Go: 25th March; Jane Holloway Building; This 30 minute class will give your abs a targeted workout, using a variety of exercises to improve your core strength. The class will challenge all fitness levels and is the perfect add on to your current fitness workouts!

Make a Varsity Sign: 25th March; Medicine; Get creative with your Bears spirit before we head off to face Surrey in Varsity 2025! COYB!

Varsity Sign Making: 25th March; Medicine; Get creative with your Bears spirit before we head off to face Surrey in Varsity 2025! COYB!

Wellbeing Walk & Talk: 25th March; SU Venue; Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

BSL Level 2 Course: 26th March; TBC; Brush up your Sign Language skills with a Level 2 BSL course! Available to those who have taken the Level 1 course offered through the Give it a Go program.

Mamma Mia Sing Along: 27th March; SU Venue; For one night and one night only! Put on the performance of a lifetime to one of the most iconic movie musicals of all time, go on we know you want to ;)

Give Ab Blast a Go: 1st April; Jane Holloway Building; This 30 minute class will give your abs a targeted workout, using a variety of exercises to improve your core strength. The class will challenge all fitness levels and is the perfect add on to your current fitness workouts!

Wellbeing Walk & Talk: 1st April; SU Venue; Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity and your VP Societies and Sports on a 'Wellbeing Walk & Talk'. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

BSL Level 2 Course: 2nd April; TBC; Brush up your Sign Language skills with a Level 2 BSL course! Available to those who have taken the Level 1 course offered through the Give it a Go program.