James Baillie Park Freshers Events
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Mandatory Warden Welcome Talk & BBQ
Wednesday 16 September
James Baillie Deck Area
Block timings below:
Block A – 2.20pm to 2.50pm
Block B – 3.00pm to 3.30pm
Block C – 4.00pm to 4.30pm
Block D – 4.40pm to 5.20pm
Block E – 5.30pm to 6.00pm
This mandatory talk should be attended by all residents. This talk will include key information about your halls & safety in your halls, and you will have a chance to get to know your Warden. You must stay for the duration of the talk but you are welcome to leave after.
Student will receive a wristband which will grant them food at the BBQ.
Other events during Welcome Weeks
All of the following events are optional to attend, we would love to see you!
Pizza and Icebreaker game night
Sunday 13 September, 6pm - 7pm
James Baillie Park Deck Area
We will be serving free pizza, both meat and vegan options. We will be playing icebreaker games so you are able familiarise yourself with your residents and Residence Life Assistants. You are free to drop in and leave at any time but please note the food will be first come first served.
Hall-ympics
Friday 18 September, 4pm - 6pm
James Baillie Car Park
You will take part in outdoor games block challenge bringing everyone together across North Hill Court and James Baillie Park.
You and your friends will go head to head in outdoor mini 'Olympic-style' games in the James Baillie Car Park. Compete against other blocks.
Prize: The winning block will receive a common room takeover party!
Picnic & Volleyball in Meanwood Park
Sunday 20 September, 4pm - 6pm
You must sign up to attend
Meet at James Baillie Park reception at 3:30pm and walk to Meanwood Park after. Here we will enjoy a picnic and play some volleyball.
Please sign up via this form:
Picnic at Meanwood Park, 20 September 3:30pm
Taste of Yorkshire: Food Tasting
Tuesday 22 September, 7pm - 9pm
Outdoors at James Baillie Park
Karaoke
Tuesday 24 September, 7pm - 9pm
James Baillie Common Room
Join us for a fun karaoke event!
