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Welcome Fest

Sunday 22 September 2024

noon - 6pm

The Oval, College Lane

Welcome Fest

WELCOME FEST UPDATE - 21ST SEPTEMBER โš ๏ธ

 

Due to the rainy weather forecast for Sunday 22nd September, we will be rescheduling Welcome Fest.

In its place, we will be taking over Spalding, Newton and Maclean Common Rooms each with a different activity...

 

SPALDING: TV MARATHON

NEWTON: GAMES

MACLEAN: ARTS & CRAFTS

 

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The ultimate mini festival to celebrate the last day of moving in weekend! ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŽถ

 

Event Highlights:

๐Ÿ€ Fun inflatable games: Have a go at a variety of different inflatable games from Basketball Shoot Out to Whack-a-Mole. Compete against your new mates or make friends there!

๐Ÿฆ Grab some tasty food: Enjoy some ice cream or have dinner with friends at the street food vans.

๐ŸŽจ Arts and Crafts: Unleash your creativity with our fun and relaxing arts and crafts. 

๐ŸŽฒ Lawn Games: Enjoy some friendly competition with classic lawn games such as giant chess and connect4.
 

Why You Should Attend:

๐Ÿ‘ญ Meet Fellow Students: This is a fantastic opportunity to meet and mingle with other new students or those who are returning. Share your experiences, make new friends, and build a sense of community at Herts.

๐ŸŽ‰ Take a break from moving in: Whether you have already moved or in the process, step out of your room and get involved with fun activities and get to know the SU including what fun events we have planned for Freshers' Week!

๐Ÿ˜Š Relax and Enjoy: Grab some delicious food, take part in some fun activities or simply sit in the sunshine, watching our incredible performers or listen to some great artists.

 

Anything Else You Should Know

๐Ÿ  Uliving: ULiving are your student accomodation provider here at herts, find them at The Oval reception for any questions, concerns and ask about their events! 

๐ŸŽค Perform at Welcome Fest: We are looking for student performers to share their talents and really add to the festival vibes. If you are interested, please drop us a message at events@hertssu.com.

 

Two students on a inflatable game Students watching a music performance Two students smiling

 

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This event is part of Freshers 2024! Freshers is a time for new students & those returning from over the summer to settle into Uni life at Herts. We're running a range of events, both daytime & night-time, that you can get involved with to make friends & create memories to last a lifetime! Find our full Freshers programme plans here

Not based on this campus? No worries! We have a shuttle bus that takes you between College Lane Campus & de Havilland Campus & the best part? It's completely free!

Open to Uni of Herts students and staff with a valid ticket. Please note that tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable. View the full Terms & Conditions here

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