November 6, 2024
What’s On: Winter Events with ARU This Season
Winter has very much arrived, and ARU are ready to celebrate with a fantastic line-up of events organised by the Student’s Union. This winter, you can take part in craft workshops, go ice skating, join a Santa Fun Run, attend a Winter Wonderland party, and explore Christmas markets — all right on campus! Find out more about these exciting events and how you can make the most of the winter season at ARU.
What’s on in Chelmsford?
Ice Skating ⛸️
The winter season kicks off in Chelmsford with an ice skating trip on Friday 22nd November at 5pm. To get involved, meet in the SU space in the Tindal building to head into the city centre ice rink, just a short walk from campus. Tickets for this are just £5 including skate hire and can be purchased on the SU website.
📅 Fri 22 November 2024, 17:00-19:00
Bauble Painting 🖌️
Feeling creative? This free, hands-on event takes place in the SU Space (Tindal Building) on Monday 25th November at 4pm.
📅 Mon 25 November 2024, 16:00-18:00
Ginger Bread House Making 🏠
Feeling competitive? This free, delicious event takes place on Monday 25 November at 92. Free tickets to get involved need to be purchased on the SU website.
📅 Monday 25 November 2024, 16:00-18:00
Santa Dash 🎅
Get ready to dash through the snow (or the streets!) in festive style at our 5km Santa Dash. This is open to all, but free tickets to get involved need to be purchased on the SU website. Meet at the SU space before 10am.
📅 Sun 01 December 2024 10:00-12:00
92 After Dark: Winter Wonderland ✨
Part of a society or sports club? Head over to 92 from 7pm on Wednesday 4th December for a Winter Wonderland Party!
📅 Wednesday 04 December 2024 19:00 – 23:00
What’s on in Cambridge?
Christmas Crafts ✍️
There are a couple of crafty Christmas workshops to get involved with in Cambridge. Thanks to the Art for Wellbeing series, you can create both Christmas Gnomes and Christmas cards. These events are free to attend and everything is included. Just pop by to the Helmore Building (Hel 342).
Christmas Cards Workshop!
📅 Mon 02 December 2024, 16:00-19:00
Christmas Gnomes Workshop!
📅Mon 09 December 2024, 16:00-19:00
Christmas Markets 🦌
Originating in Germany, Christmas Markets are one of the most beloved traditions in Europe during the holiday season. But you don’t have to travel far to get involved this year!
On Wednesday 4th December, ARU Cambridge will host its very own winter market, featuring stalls, hot chocolate, mulled wine, and even reindeer! Come join us in the Ruskin Courtyard for a festive celebration!
📅 Wed 04 December 2024 ,11:00-14:00
Christmas Giving Tree 🎄
Looking to give something back? Our Giving Trees have returned! ARU have partnered with the Children’s Community Specialist Nursing Service, based in Cambridge. You can find our Giving Trees in the SU Space. Each tree is decorated with tags suggesting gifts suitable for the children under the care of this service
📅 Mon 18 November 2024 – Frid 06 December 2024