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Accessibility information for event at Blenheim Point can be found in our site accessibility article.
Mandatory Warden Welcome Talk
Thursday 24th September 6pm-9pm
Pyramid Canteen and Theatre, Leeds University Union
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.
Entry to the venue: There is step-free access to Pyramid Theatre. There are two lift options to reach the first basement floor (near Co-op supermarket). Lift 1 can be found opposite the Refectory. This lift goes to floor -1. From there, the next lift is located at the end of the corridor, past the food vendors, Co-op and the Scarlet and Mango studios. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3).
Lift 2 is located through the doors to the left of the main Terrace entrance and then by turning right once you're through those doors. From there, the next lift is located at the end of the corridor, past the food vendors, Co-op and the Scarlet and Mango studios. This lift can then be used to get to Pyramid Canteen (floor -2) and Pyramid Theatre (floor -3).
Accessible toilet: located at the back right hand side of Pyramid Canteen, on the upper level. There is no toilet available in the theatre. The bar is also located on the upper level. This can be accessed via a ramp.
Seating: The accessible seating area in Pyramid Theatre for wheelchair users is on the left-hand side of the entrance. This can hold 2-3 wheelchairs.
Quiet room if needed: Meeting room 1, accessible by a lift outside Riley Smith Theatre.
Other events during Welcome Weeks
All of the following events are optional to attend, we would love to see you!
Pizza & Activity Night
Wednesday 14 September, 6pm - 8pm
Blenheim Point Common Room
We will be serving free pizza, both meat and vegan options, and there will be a selection of board games you can choose to play with other residents.
You are free to drop in and leave at any time but please note the food will be first come first served.
Boardgames Night
Wednesday 16 September, 1pm - 3pm
Blenheim Point Common Room
Join us for a fun afternoon of boardgames where you will have the chance to meet other residents of Blenheim Point.
You are free to drop in and leave at any time.
Pony Therapy
Friday 18 September, 1pm - 3pm
Outdoors at Blenheim Point
We will have ponies outside in the courtyard that you can pet and take photographs with.
You are free to drop in and leave at any time.
Coffee Morning
Monday 21 September, from 10am
Outdoors at Blenheim Point
We will be joined by Coffee Synthesis, a coffee van. They will be serving free coffee and hot drinks.
You can come and grab a hot drink and optionally socialise with other residents.
You are free to drop in and leave at any time but please note the drinks will be first come first served.
Door Decoration Making
Tuesday 22nd Sep 1pm-3pm
Blenheim Point Common Room
This chill craft event will involve creating your own personalised door sign. You are able to socialise with other residents as you craft. You are free to drop in and leave at any time.
Welcome BBQ
Saturday 26th Sep 1pm-3pm
Outside Blenheim Point
This event will involve free BBQ food, with a range of vegan and meat options. You will have a chance to socialise with your residents. You are free to drop in and leave at any time but please note the food will be first come first served.
