Events and Activities‘Be Part of It’ is our brand new programme of activities exclusive to all Northumbria University students. We offer heavily discounted tickets for a huge variety of activities from paddle boarding, cocktail making, trips around the UK and nights out at the theatre. A fantastic opportunity for new experiences, make new friends and ultimately make sure you have the best experience while you're here at Northumbria. Scroll down to check out the activities on offer. Remember to keep checking back for new activities throughout the year! If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]
Events and Activities1 Easter Egg HuntDescription5th April 2023 Join Be Part Of It and Accommodation for the ultimate Easter Hunt. The Easter Bunny and his team will be hiding chocolate Easter Eggs around campus for you to find. Happy hunting! 23 Charlotte Tilbury Make Up Lesson - April 2023DescriptionWednesday 12th April Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 13:45 The Charlotte Tilbury brush along gives you the chance to learn how to create a soft, glowing look whilst " brushing along" with the artist. The event takes place at the Charlotte Tilbury counter in Fenwicks. Where a Senior Lead Artist from Charlotte Tilbury will show you how to blend, build and enhance, to create your own personalised look. Everything you need is provided on the day - including Charlotte's famous skincare and make up. Everyone will leave with a Charlotte Tilbury goodie bag and a full-size lipstick to take home.
24 Lush Bath Bomb Making 13 April 2023Description13th April 2023 Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 17:00. Come along to this exclusive handmade cosmetics workshop at Lush. You'll get to make a Toby's magic cow bath bomb and Mermaid Tail bubble Bar to take away and enjoy at home. This promises to be a lovely relaxing evening surrounded by sweet smells and colourful cosmetics.
25 Paint your own pottery 19th April 2023Description19th April 2023 Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 14:00. This event is a great way to get creative! Join us as we visit The Pottery Experience in Jesmond and to decorate your own mug. Simply think of a design and get creating! Once finished your masterpiece will be fired and ready to use.
26 Escape Room – The WitchDescriptionThursday 20th April Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 17:30 The Witch Escape Room takes you back to the notorious witch trials of 1650 when townsfolk were rounded up, tried, and hanged in nearby Gallowgate. Can you save an innocent victim and escape the Hangman's noose?
27 Hot Pod Yoga 22nd April 2023DescriptionSaturday 22nd April 2023 Meet at the turning circle roundabout by CCE Business and Law building at 13:30 Come and work away the stress of student life with a session of hot pod yoga! The session of hot Vinyasa Yoga will be performed in an inflatable, heated studio. An intensive and balanced physical workout, restoring calm and clarity to the mind in soothing, cocoon-like pods. 37c heat warms the muscles and aids flexibility as well as making the heart work harder. You must bring a towel and water bottle with you to participate in the activity. We recommend shorts (with nets!) for men, and a t-shirt if you wish. Women should wear gym kit – legging/shorts and vest top. Remember, it does get sweaty. More details on the meeting location can be found below
29 Lush Bath Bomb Making 25 April 2023Description25th April 2023 Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 12:45. Come along to this exclusive handmade cosmetics workshop at Lush. You'll get to make a Toby's magic cow bath bomb and The Comforter bubble Bar to take away and enjoy at home. This promises to be a lovely relaxing evening surrounded by sweet smells and colourful cosmetics.
3 Chocolate Making Workshop at La Chocolatrice - April 2023DescriptionWednesday 26th April 2023 Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 12:30 Enjoy a fun-packed introduction to the art of chocolate making with tasting, demonstrations, fresh truffles, decorating and more. Learn how to make delicious chocolate truffles, chocolate flakes and chocolate crisps, experimenting with flavours and techniques, during a relaxed 90-minute chocolate making workshop.
31 Afternoon Tea @ VictorsDescriptionFriday 28th April Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 14:00. There’s nothing more British than enjoying a delicious Afternoon Tea and no one does an Instagram worthy Afternoon Tea better than Victors. Indulge in a delightful selection of homemade luxury treats, from sushi to sweet all served under their iconic wisteria trees. RRP £28 per person so make sure you secure your place because we know this one will sell out fast!
32 Harry Potter Trip to Alnwick Castle & TownDescriptionSaturday 29th April Meet at the turning circle roundabout by CCE Business and Law building at 08:45 Our award-winning magical trip experience. Visit Alnwick Castle, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to discover all of its filming locations from the first two Harry Potter films as well as participating in Harry Potter activities and visiting the gift shop that has a plentiful amount of wizard merchandise to purchase. We will also be visiting the Alnwick Treehouse and several locations in the town. Rob Weasley will be providing a combined Harry Potter Themed and Historical Tour of the castle grounds & town. You will also have the opportunity to see if you can become the all powerful wizard by beating him at Broomstick training in the very place Harry, Ron and Hermione first learnt how to fly. Perfect day out to make friends, learn something new and most importantly have fun! Becoming a wizard whilst you're in the UK is essential to your bucket list. Drop-off time: 19:00pm 33 Geordie Stottie Making Workshop with Big River BakeryDescriptionWednesday 3rd May 2023 Meet at the turning circle roundabout by CCE Business and Law building at 12:40 The Hairy Bikers said that the Big River Bakery stotties were the best ever - so why not come and try your hand at making our famous North East bread for yourself. All stotties are vegan and super delicious! Come and have some fun - We will make 3 large stottie cakes to take home and enjoy. More details on the meeting location can be found below.
34 Pole Dancing Taster WorkshopDescriptionThursday 4th May Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 13:30 Enjoy an introduction to the art of pole dance with Toxic Cherry. During this 90minute taster session you will be taught a variety of tricks, spins and even a mini routine to showcase your new skills. This workshop is suitable for beginners, no prior fitness is required; you may also join if you already have some experience of pole.
35 Lush Face Mask Making May 23DescriptionWednesday 17th May 2023 Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 12:45 Come along to this exclusive handmade cosmetics workshop at Lush perfect for your next pamper night. You'll get to make a full size Rosy Cheeks and Glen Cocoa face mask to take away and enjoy at home. This promises to be a lovely relaxing evening surrounded by sweet smells and colourful cosmetics.
36 Paint your own pottery 18th May 2023DescriptionThursday 18th May 2023 Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 14:00. This event is a great way to get creative! Join us as we visit The Pottery Experience in Jesmond and to decorate your own mug. Simply think of a design and get creating! Once finished your masterpiece will be fired and ready to use.
37 Pizza Making Class @ Scream for Pizza - May 23DescriptionFriday 19th May Meet at the turning circle roundabout by CCE Business and Law building at 12:30 Come and learn how to make your own Neapolitan pizza. Spend the afternoon with our highly talented pizzaiolo's and learn how to stretch, top and cook your pizza in a woodfired oven - burning at 450 degrees! Also included with your ticket is a welcome drink and some sides to share. We'll also send you home with a dough ball to make another pizza at home, alongside a dough recipe, which the team will guide you through during the class. More details on the meeting location can be found below.
38 Paddleboarding May 2023DescriptionSaturday 20th May 2023 Meet at the turning circle roundabout by CCE Business and Law building at 13:30 Ever wanted to try paddle-boarding or show off your skills? Now's your chance! Join us and Endless Adventure for lakeside paddle boarding expereince. All the equipment, including wetsuits and transport will be available, so why not get involved! More details on the meeting location can be found below.
39 Escape Room – ArmageddonDescriptionTuesday 23rd May 2023 Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 17:30 Welcome to the Armageddon escape room, where an incoming asteroid is set to destroy the world. Work with your team to launch a rocket and save humanity. Set in an abandoned Cold War bunker, can you get the bunker working and destroy the asteroid in time?
391 Aerial Taster WorkshopDescriptionSunday 23rd April Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 13:30 Get ready to learn some of the aerial tricks that full-time performer Toxic Cherry uses to captivate her audiences each weekend. During this fun taster session you will receive tuition in static trapeze and lyra (aerial hoop). Cherry will have you upside down in no time! This workshop is suitable for beginners, no prior fitness is required; you may also join if you already have some experience of aerial techniques. Safety mats will be provided for use as required.
4 Hot Pod Yoga 24th May 2023DescriptionWednesday 24th May Meet at the turning circle roundabout by CCE Business and Law building at 13:30 Come and work away the stress of student life with a session of hot pod yoga! The session of hot Vinyasa Yoga will be performed in an inflatable, heated studio. An intensive and balanced physical workout, restoring calm and clarity to the mind in soothing, cocoon-like pods. 37c heat warms the muscles and aids flexibility as well as making the heart work harder. You must bring a towel and water bottle with you to participate in the activity. We recommend shorts (with nets!) for men, and a t-shirt if you wish. Women should wear gym kit – legging/shorts and vest top. Remember, it does get sweaty. More details on the meeting location can be found below
41 I Daniel Blake Theatre Show @ Northern StageDescriptionThursday 25th May Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 18:15pm One of the most icon films ever made in Newcastle. I, Daniel Blake adapted by Dave Johns from the film directed by Ken Loach, written by Paul Laverty, and produced by Rebecca O’Brien for Sixteen Films. Dan is a carpenter. A Geordie through and through. Just on the mend after a heart attack. Katie has just arrived from London. Finally got a council house for her and the kids. A fresh start. I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation. A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you. With 14.5 million* people living in poverty in the UK, this is not fiction. It is reality.
A touching and vital story of how people come together in the face of adversity and how sometimes creating a family to support you just isn’t enough. The show is adapted for stage by Dave Johns who played Daniel Blake in the award winning 2016 film.
42 Chocolate Making Workshop at La Chocolatrice - May 2023DescriptionSaturday 27th May 2023 Meet outside Northumbria Students Union entrance at 14:30 Enjoy a fun-packed introduction to the art of chocolate making with tasting, demonstrations, fresh truffles, decorating and more. Learn how to make delicious chocolate truffles, chocolate flakes and chocolate crisps, experimenting with flavours and techniques, during a relaxed 90-minute chocolate making workshop.
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