December is finally here and it's time to put up the Christmas Tree (if you haven't already!) and enjoy a cup of mulled wine. Here's a list of events/activities happening on and around campus this December, the perfect way to get you in the festive mood before the end of term...
EVENTS ON CAMPUS (SU):
Chilled Out Crafts- Christmas Bauble Making:11:30 am on 4th December @ Student Union
Join Give It a Go in the Martin Luther King Room in the Student Union to design your own Christmas baubles! Create your own decorations to keep and display around your flat, or gift to a family member/friend- meet new people and get creative at this fun and festive crafting social (£1 per person, confirm your place here)
Christmas Cookie Decorating:3 pm on 9th December @ Student Union
Join Give It a Go in the Martin Luther King Room in the Student Union for some festive cookie decorating! Who doesn't love a tasty Christmas treat? (£1 per person, confirm your place here)
Christmas Crafts for Charity:12- 2 pm on 10th December @ Student Union
Another Christmas social, but this time it's for charity. Join fellow students in the History Room in the Student Union anytime between 12-2 pm to help write elf mail for a children's hospital. Spread a little Christmas cheer to those who need it most! (No sign-up for this event, anyone is welcome).
Chilled Crafts- Christmas Card Making:3 pm on 12th December @ Student Union
The last Christmas-themed Give It a Go social will be festive card-making. Come along to this creative event in the Martin Luther King Room, Student Union to get crafting! (£1 per person, confirm your place here).
EVENTS AROUND CAMPUS:
Great North Nights, Winter Wonder (Land):6-8 pm on 6th December @ The Great North Museum
Enjoy a cosy and cultural evening at The Great North Museum, with festive activities, live music, lightning talks, drinks and pizza (between £8-£10 for adults). The evening will include exclusive talks from multiple professors and doctors about an array of interesting topics relating to science, geology etc.
You can try some festive cocktails or beers from StuBrew, Newcastle University's student brewery. The Newcastle University Orchestra will also serenade you through the evening! Get your tickets here.
A Christmas Carol:30th November- 4th Janurary @ The Northern Stage
Bah Humbug-The classic Dicken's novel is coming to Newcastle this Christmas time! Grab your friends and bring them to a showing of this iconic play, adapted by Karen Louise Abden, at The Northern Stage. Tickets are on sale now, from just £12. Get your tickets here.
EVENTS OFF CAMPUS:
Knaresborough Christmas Market Trip- 9:15 am- 5:30 pm on 7th December with Give It a Go
Give It a Go is offering the opportunity to visit the historic medieval town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire to explore its Christmas market. This is a great opportunity to visit a new part of North England and enjoy a uniquely festive day out, for just £20 each. Click here to read more or to book a place on this trip.
Alnwick Garden Light Trail (all-day event)- 10 am- 8:45 pm on 7th December with Give It a Go & Lungren Tours
If Knaresborough doesn't tickle your fancy, then you could join Give It a Go and Lungren Tours for a special day out in Alnwick. The full-day itinerary will start with a coastal walk in Alnmouth and then take you to the gorgeous town of Alnwick, where you can visit Barter Books and see the Alnwick Garden Christmas Light Show. Click here to read more or to book a place on this trip.
