Freshers' Week Guide 2009

Tickets to all Engine Shed Club Nights:Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayPLUS... £20 of vouchers to be spent at the Engine Shed and Tower Bar! That means you are getting £54 worth of tickets for six club nights featuring special guests, celebrities and world class performances, drinks offers and food vouchers for JUST £34!!!!!

Tickets to ALL Engine Shed Evening Events:Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayPLUS... The Tuesday Comedy event and £20 of vouchers to be spent at the Engine Shed and Tower Bar for JUST £40So that means you are technically ONLY paying £20 for seven nights of entertainment!!

Tickets to seven Club Nights at Engine Shed and Tower BarThis package includes all Engine Shed club nights and Headphone DiscoPLUS... yes that is right, you get £20 of vouchers to be spent at the Engine Shed and Tower Bar. Seven Club nights for £40 with £20 worth of FREE stuff thrown in, what a bargain!!

There are three ways to buy your tickets - online, from the Box Office in the Student Centre, or on the door of the events. To ensure all freshers’ get access to tickets we guarantee 500 tickets on the door for all Engine Shed club nights.

Buy online before you arriveSimply visit www.lincolnfreshers.com, click on the BUY TICKETS button, and enter the password: thefatcontrollerPay for the tickets via credit or debit card, then print off your confirmation and bring it to the Box Office in the Student Centre to collect your tickets when you arrive.

Buy when you arrive.Tickets are available from the Box Office in the Student Centre (see page 6 for opening times and where to find us).

Terms and Conditions:Please note the programme advertised is subject to change. For full terms and conditions, please visit our freshers’ website www.lincolnfreshers.com

We’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the University of Lincoln, and introduce you to your Students’ Union and the services it provides. With Freshers’ Week fast approaching, we also thought you’d like to know a bit more about what’s going on.

Over the next few pages you’ll find an extensive seven-day guide to Freshers’ Week, as well as what’s on offer in the Student Centre and more.

We hope you have a fantastic time!

DON’T FORGET to buy your tickets for Freshers’ Week, available online from FRI 14th AUG 2009.

YOUR SU REPRESENTATIVES

Front Row: Chris Farrell (Sports & Teams), Kayleigh Turner (Education & Academic Affairs), Chris Charnley (President), Emma Devine (Comms & Media), Steven Greaves (Welfare & Liaison) and Kayleigh Valentine (Societies & Activities).

Back Row: Steven Benbow (Student Officer), Dan Derricott (Student Officer), Emily Gough (Student Officer), Gloria Dei (Student Officer), Jamie Lee Hall (Student Officer) and Kathryn Walker (Student Officer).

BE THE FIRST TO BUY YOUR FRESHERS’ TICKETSvisit www.lincolnfreshers.com NOW

The Student Centre is the focus of life on Lincoln’s main campus, providing a relaxed environment for work and entertainment.

It is also home to the Students’ Union officers, support staff and Engine Shed management team. Your Students’ Union President and Communications and Media Officer are based on the first floor.

SOAP (Student Opportunities, Activities & Participation) Centre on the ground floor provides a direct and accessible route to a range of services offered by the Students’ Union, University and partner organisations. Here you will find the Sports and Societies, Community Volunteers and help with finding part-time work through the Job Shop.

The Education & Welfare Office is the base for all SU campaigns and support activities, as well as a place to go should you have any academic or welfare concerns. The Education & Academic Affairs Officer and Welfare & Liaison Officer are based here.

The Sports & Societies office houses the elected Sports & Teams Officer and Societies & Activities Officer along with the support staff, and are here to assist you and help you get the most out of your student life.

The Media Centre is located within the first floor office. Here you can get involved with Bullet Magazine, the official publication of the Students’ Union, and join the Media Crew to photograph and film events for our new online television channel, lincolnsu.tv.

Join the Official University of Lincoln 2009 Freshers’ Group on Facebook

Where to find usThe Student Centre is situated on the Brayford Pool Campus, no. 4 on the campus map above.

The Hub, located on the first floor provides an informal learning space for students. A series of large screen HDTVs enable you to hook up a laptop or digital device - perfect for group work or presentations.

The Engine Shed is Lincoln’s biggest multi-purpose venue and acts as the social hub to all students at the University of Lincoln, providing space for up to 1,500 students on any night. Expect to see a wide selection of popular events, including high profile gigs, comedy nights and more.

Tower Bar is open every day from 11am, and provides a space to unwind during the day, or kick start your social life in the evening. Food and drink is served daily, with live sport regularly shown on large screen TVs. We have pool tables and games to keep you entertained, alongside regular weekly eventsincluding Quiz Night and Socials.

The Box Office can be found on the ground floor of the Student Centre, alongside the Tower Bar. Special extended opening hours are in operation during Freshers’ Week:Sat Sept 19th 2009 12pm - 4pm Sun Sept 20th 2009 10am - 8pmMon Sept 21st 2009 10am - 8pmTue 22nd - Fri 25th Sept10am - 4pm

During term time, the Box Office is open Monday to Friday, 10am through ‘til 4pm.

Outside of Box Office opening hours, you can purchase tickets either on the door of the event, or from the Tower Bar up to the opening of the event.

Don’t forget second and third years are able to buy tickets for the events from Monday Sept 21st. Freshers - make sure you get your tickets before they do!

For more information on tickets, turn to page 2 now, or to buy online visit:www.lincolnfreshers.com.

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

WEDNESDAY p14-15

TUESDAY p12-13

MONDAY p10-11

SUNDAY p08-09

THURSDAY p16-17

FRIDAY p18-19

SATURDAY p20-21

ARRIVING EARLY?If you’re arriving in Lincoln before Freshers’ Week, there’s still plenty going on...

WEDNESDAY 16th SEPTEMBERStudent Support Centre will be open all day until 10pm

THURSDAY 17th SEPTEMBERStudent Support Centre will be open all day until 10pm

10am & 2pm - Campus & City TourLeaves from Rotunda, outside Main Admin Building (number 6 on the campus map)

FRIDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 10am - Coffee Morning, Atrium 10am & 2pm - Campus & City TourLeaves from Rotunda, outside Main Admin Building (number 6 on the campus map)

SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER8:30am Trip to Nottingham, leaves from Bridge House (number 1 on the campus map). Price £5, tickets available from Student Services (number 8 on the campus map)

Visit www.lincolnfreshers.com for up to date information and to purchase tickets for Freshers’ Week

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LIFE’S A BEACHOnce you’ve settled into your new home, be sure to venture down to the Tower Bar, open all day from 11am. With football from 1.30pm, followed by our infamous BBQ and Beach Party, you won’t be disappointed!Tower BarOpen all day from 11am

NEED HELP MOVING IN? Keep an eye out for our SU Helpers, who are there to help you move in and make sure you settle in ok. You’ll see them around campus wearing orange T shirts with bearing this symbol...

ICE BREAKERMake your first night one to remember with:-DJ’s, games, on-stage entertainment, chocolate fountains, and group photo opportunities. Featuring Navi, the world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute act.IcebreakerEngine Shed, 10pm

Your Student Adventure Starts Here!Engine Shed, 10pm

20th September SUNDAY

Got your tickets? THE BOX OFFICE is open today 10am - 8pm 09

Navi will be performing some of Michael Jackson’s best loved hits from 10pm

10.00 ICEBREAKEROn the opening night of Freshers’ Week, The Engine Shed is offering you a chance to pay homage to the King of Pop, with a live performance from the world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute act, Navi.Doors 10pmPrice £5 Advance,

11.00 TOWER BAROpen all day

1.30 FOOTBALLMAN U vs MAN CITY 4.00 FOOTBALL CHELSEA vs SPURS

6.00 BBQCome and grab a bite to eat before the party starts! After all the unpacking, you’re gonna need it!

8.00 BEACH PARTY!Welcome party for all Freshers’ with DJ playing all your fave party tunes, PLUS Fire-breathers, Stiltwalkers, Face-Painting, Candy Floss, Hair Braiding and much more!Doors 8PMEntry FREEOpen ‘til late

Football

Kick off 1.30pm

Kick off 4pm

11.00 BRAYFORD BELLE BOAT TRIPSA boat tour of Lincoln’s Brayford Pool and its waterways. Leaves outside the Odeon at 11am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 2.45pm & 3.45pmPrice £6

Life’s Just Beachy!Once you’ve settled in, come on down to the Tower Bar in the Student CentreOpen all day from 11am

10.00 BOX OFFICE FRESHERS’ TICKETSIf you haven’t got your freshers’ week tickets yet, you can do from the Student Centre, open today from 10am - 8pm

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WELCOME TO LJoin in the Monday Madness with our fancy dress night, and marvel at Stevie Starr and his ability to swallow things and then bring them back up! Coming at ‘ya after ‘The Regurgitator’ will be ‘90’s pop girl group Cleopatra. The fancy dress theme is the letter ‘L’ so come dressed as a Leprechaun, Learner or Lamp... the choice is yours. Prizes for best dressed.Welcome to LEngine Shed, 10pm

GET YOUR SU GOODY BAGSLook out for the SU stall when you come down to enrolment, and make sure you get yourself one of our free goody bags, and pick up a copy of the Students’ Union Handbook - a complete guide to everything you could possibly want to know about your SU. You’ll also be able to sign up to NUS Extra to take advantage of student discounts. EnrolmentSports Centre, from 8:30am ‘til 6:30pm

21st September MONDAY

Quiet Room open Mon - Fri 1pm-5pm, MB1019 11

7.00 ACCOMMODATION CHAT Everything you could possibly want to know about living in student digs and more!

The Regurgitator

10.00 WELCOME TO LJoin in the Monday Madness with Stevie Starr (aka ‘The Regurgitator’)and a live performance from Cleopatra. Fancy Dress theme - see today’s Pick of the Day for more details.Doors 10pmPrice £5 Advance,


12.00 TOWER BARFood served from 12pm until late. Choose from a wide selection including paninis, burgers, fajitas and much more. Students get a 20% discount on all food and hot drinks (student ID required).

8.00 INDIE MUSIC WE LOVE!Lincoln’s hottest alterna-tive DJ spinning all the best old and new indie classics.Doors 8pmEntry FREEOpen ‘til late

11.00 BRAYFORD BELLE BOAT TRIPSA boat tour of Lincoln’s Brayford Pool and its waterways. Leaves outside the Odeon at 11am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 2.45pm & 3.45pmPrice £67.00 RISEHOLME QUIZ NIGHT If you happen to find yourself on our Riseholme Campus, why not come along to the quiz?R-LoungeEntry FREE

Brayford Belle Boat Trips Daily from 11am

12.00 ROUNDERS AND FIELD GAMES Come along for some sporting fun on the grass outside Architecture Building, from 12 noon - 3pm.

8.00 SHAOLIN SOCCER Siu lam juk kau (2001) 12A, Hong Kong113 minsThe most successful movie ever made in Hong Kong. A soccer team uses their martial arts skills to their advantage.Jackson Lecture Theatre, Main Admin Building, Brayford CampusEntry FREE

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THE COMEDY CLUB IS BACK! Grab a seat, a Pitcher of Beer or Cocktail and laugh yourself silly at some of the comedy world’s funniest acts. Now in it’s 9th year in Lincoln, this is the club that has brought Jimmy Carr, Alan Carr, Daniel Kitson, Frankie Boyle, Russell Howard, Jim Jeffries, Phil Nichol, Little Howard, Lucy Porter, Stewart Lee and the rest of the best to the stage in Lincoln. Heading tonight’s show is Jarred Christmas.You’re ‘Avin’ A GiraffeEngine Shed, 7pm

GRAB YOUR FRESHER FREEBIESYour chance to feel like you’re the most important person in Lincoln. Lining the Engine Shed will be stalls offering anything from getting to know your neighbour, to where to get the best bargains. A great chance to get lots of freebies! An extremely popular event - not to be missed!Freshers FayreEngine Shed, 10am - 4pm

22nd September TUESDAY


10.00 FRESHERS’ FAYRE Lining the Engine Shed will be stalls offering you lots of freebies and fun stuff. Engine Shed from 10am through to 4pm. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!

7.00 COMEDY NIGHT Start your Freshers Tuesday with a laugh at You’re ‘avin’ a Giraffe Comedy Club at Engine Shed. Headlining the show, Jarred Christmas is instantly recognisable for featuring on recent Pot Noodle & Virgin Airlines TV ad campaigns, Jarred is one of the finest acts around with his full-on, silly, high energy ranting, rambling and geeky take on the world. This bloke could make even the most miserable of pensioners laugh out loud.Doors 7pmPrice £6 Advance


12.00 TOWER BARFood served from 12pm until late every day.

6.30 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BUFFET If you are an international student, this is the perfect chance to meet up and get to know all the other students from different countries.Meet at the School of Architecture, theatre 1 (AR0107) for a talk, then on to the Tower Bar for a FREE buffet. Entry FREE

10.00 HEADPHONE DISCOThe phenom-enom returns to Lincoln! Take a room full of clubbers, arm them all with a set of wireless headphones, have 2 separate DJ’s broadcasting live and watch the spectacle that unfolds!Doors 10pmPrice £6 AdvanceOpen ‘til late


7.30 PLAYZONE Remember when you were a kid, you went to those indoor play areas, and didn’t want to leave? Well, Playzone on a Tuesday opens its doors to the student population! PlayzonePrice £4 with Student Card

8.00 A HARD DAY’S NIGHT (1964) U, UK87 minsThe Beatles in their first full-length, hilarious action-packed film including many of their famous songs.Jackson Lecture Theatre, Main Admin Building, Brayford CampusEntry FREE

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Headphone DiscoStep 1: Get a pair of Disco MuffsStep 2: Select the DJ you want to hear (using the toggle switch) Step 3: Place your Disco Muffs on your headStep 4: Enjoy!Tower Bar, 10pm

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RALF RETURNS Fever Pitch, the number one mid-week social launches with the return of Ralf Little, star of TV’s The Royle Family and Two Pints Of Larger And A Packet Of Crisps. Be sure to get your tickets early for this event, as they will sell out fast!Fever PitchEngine Shed, 10pm

THE SPORTS AND SOCIETIES FAYRE Find out what’s on offer and sign up to a sports team and/or society. Don’t miss out on expanding your student experience at Lincoln.Sports and Societies FayreEngine Shed, 10am - 4pm

Gymnastics & Cheerleading demonstrationsSports & Societies Fayre 2008

23rd September WEDNESDAY


10.00 SPORTS AND SOCIETIES FAYRE Find out what’s on offer and sign up to a sports team and/or society. Engine Shed from 10am through to 4pm.

10.00 FEVER PITCH Kicking off Fever Pitch for another massive year will be Ralf Little (star of TV’s The Royle Family and Two Pint’s Of Larger). Watch out for other guest appearances and themed events throughout the year. Doors 10pmPrice £5 Advance


12.00 TOWER BARFood served from 12pm until late. Choose from a wide selection including paninis, burgers, fajitas and much more. Students get a 20% discount on all food and hot drinks (student ID required)

8.00 ROCKAOKE Karaoke with a live band as featured on Chris Moyles breakfast show on Radio 1. ROCKAOKE have forged a reputation as the UK’s leading live rock karaoke band, inviting their audience to “live the dream” by taking to the stage and belting out a selection of rock, indie, pop and punk classics. A totally unique and unforgettable opportunity to experience singing and performing on stage with a live rock band.Doors 8pmPrice £2 on the doorOpen ‘til late


Sing on stage with a live band Rockaoke, 8pm

8.00 DOWNFALLDer Untergang (2004) 15, Germany156 mins. A German–Austrian drama film, depicting the final twelve days of Adolf Hitler in his Berlin bunker and Nazi Germany in 1945.Jackson Lecture Theatre, Main Admin Building, Brayford CampusEntry FREE

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ARTFUL DODGER DJ SET Pioneers of the UK Garage scene and legendary R&B DJ’s and producer’s The Artful Dodger and Scott Garcia will be headlining this very special Thursday night - ‘It’s a London thing’. Tickets available from the box office.It’s a London ThingEngine Shed, 10:30pm

ARTHUR’S BIRTHDAY To celebrate ‘Arthur’s Birthday’ and 250 years of Guinness we will be holding a surf competition at Tower Bar. Simply take to the board and see how long you can last. Prizes include Engine Shed gig tickets, club tickets and vouchers for Food and Drinks in the Tower Bar. Prizes go to the one who can stay on the longest, best style and much more, with your very own Leftfield soundtrack as you surf and coverage of the Worldwide Birthday celebrations…Tick follows Tock follows tick follows tock…Tower Bar from 7pm

24th September THURSDAY


10.30 IT’S A LONDON THING R&B NIGHT Garage Classic Tour, featuring Steve Garcia and Artful Dodger (DJ Set)Doors 10.30pmPrice £6 Advance


12.00 TOWER BARFood served from 12pm until late.

7.00 ARTHUR’S BIRTHDAY and X-BOX CHALLENGE(see Today’s Picks) Are you a guitar hero, ever dreamed of fronting your own band? Then why not come down to the Tower Bars and take to our Rock Band Stage! With prizes to be won and reputations to be made grab your housemates, create your band and don’t miss the chance to rock hard…with tickets to see the Rock Band legends that are DragonForce up for grabs this is a Freshers event not to be missed. And for everyone who let their digits not their feet do the talking on the football field, why not sign up for the Pro-Evo tournament. With large scale gaming competitions being held every month in the Tower Bars - it’s the place to be.Entry FREE

11.00 BRAYFORD BELLE BOAT TRIPSLeaves outside Odeon at 11am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 2.45pm & 3.45pm, Price £6

6.00 SUPER BOWLMeet at Superbowl, Lincoln. See freshers’ website for more details on how to sign up.Price £6 per person, pay on arrival

8.00 THE JIM BROWN EXPERIENCEJazz Evening, in Cafe Resource, LPAC

Celebrate 250 years of Guinness Tower Bar, from 7pm

8.00 IN THE NAME OF GOD Khuda Kay Liye (2007) 15, Pakistan168 minsThe chilling effects of a family caught up in the aftermath of 9/11Jackson Lecture Theatre, Main Admin Building, Brayford CampusEntry FREE

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VINTAGEFASHIONMaking a welcome return to Lincoln and the first visit of the new academic year, the team at ‘What’s mine is yours’ bring their affordable vintage fashion fair into town.

The Affordable Vintage FairEngine Shed, 10am - 4pm

ZANE LOWE’S TOUR Friday sees the Engine Shed open its doors and welcome back Zane Lowe. The über cool Radio 1 DJ will be bringing the very best in rock, indie and alternative tunes mixed with some classics that you just won’t expect. Zane is a truly gifted DJ that will have you in a state of euphoria from the beginning of his mind boggling set. Bring your ear plugs; this one could be very noisy!

For more info on Zane Lowe’s Tour, visit www.zanelowe.com or www.myspace.com/zaneloweZane Lowe’s TourEngine Shed, 10:30pm

25th September FRIDAY


10.00 THE AFFORDABLE VINTAGE FAIR With thousands of great buys and bargains the vintage fashion fair is a definite highlight.Open 10am - 4pm £2 pay on the door.

10.30 ZANE LOWE’S TOUR Legendary Radio 1 and superstar club DJ Zane Lowe, will be bringing his Tour to the Engine Shed for one very special night. If you have never seen Zane perform, you are in for a treatDoors 10:30pmPrice £7 Advance


12.00 TOWER BARFood served from 12pm until late. Choose from a wide selection including paninis, burgers, fajitas and more. Students get a 20% discount on all food and hot drinks (student ID required).

8.00 FLEXOUT PRE-PARTY Bringing you the best in DnB, Dubstep and Bass Driven house music - a warm up party for the October event which will see the legendary High Contrast visit Lincoln for the first time ever!Doors 8PMEntry FREEOpen ‘til late


7.30 ROLLER DISCOBus departs from outside the Engine Shed at 7.30pm, to The Fun Farm. Price £5 on arrival, £1 to hire skates. Bring your own skates if you wish. Recommended to wear Helmet and Pads. See our freshers’ website for more details and to sign up.

8.00 SPIRITED AWAY Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (2002) PG, Japan125 minsThe first animated movie in the 50 year history of the Berlin Film Festival to win the top prize.Jackson Lecture Theatre, Main Admin Building, Brayford CampusEntry FREE

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JUST JACK DJ SET @ NEW CLUB NIGHT UP! NEWBrand New to the Engine Shed, UP! will bring the very best in live entertainment and music every Saturday night. We kick off with a very special Just Jack DJ Set. UP!Engine Shed, 10.30pm

UP! PRE-BAR@ TOWER BAR Get ready for the fabulous night ahead with the UP! Pre-bar in Tower Bar from 7pm, every Sat-urday. Check out the specials board for all the latest drinks offers.Tower Bar, 7pm

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08:30 TRIP TO SCARBOROUGHCoach departs 8:30am from Bridge House, Brayford Campus (number 1 on the campus map). Coach leaves Scarborough at 5pmTickets available from Student Services, 1st Floor Marina Building (number 8 on the campus map).Price £10

8.00 DELICATESSEN (1991) 15, France99 minsA post-apocalyptic black comedyJackson Lecture Theatre, Main Admin Building, Brayford CampusEntry FREE

TOMORROWSunday 27th Sept

Carholme Summer Gala2pm-6pm, West Common

FILM Stars On Earth (2007)Jackson Lecture Theatre7pm, Entry FREE

Keep an eye on lincolnfreshers.com

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11.00 BRAYFORD BELLE BOAT TRIPSA boat tour of Lincoln’s Brayford Pool and its waterways. Leaves outside the Odeon at 11am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 2.45pm & 3.45pmPrice £67.00 LINCOLN GHOST WALK Lincoln has a very interesting past and this is your chance to learn about the haunted areas of the city. Tourist Information Centre, Castle Square, - leaves at 7pm prompt, so don’t be late!Price £4 on arrival


12.45 FOOTBALLEVERTON vs PORTSMOUTH5.30 FOOTBALL FULHAM vs ARSENAL

7.00 UP! Pre-BarPrior to the launch of The Engine Shed’s new Saturday Club Night, UP! Entry FREE

Football

Kick off 12.45pm

Kick off 5.30pm

10.30 NEW - UP!The launch of The Engine Shed’s new Saturday Club Night, UP! Featuring special guests and live entertainment. Price £6 Advance

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