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Black History Month Exhibition: 1st-31st October; SU Square

Trial 3: 14th-16th October; 8 commerical sqaure, Le2 7SR

Tower Roped Climbing: 16th October; Meet in front of the O2 ticket office; Roped Climbing at Tower Climbing Centre in Beaumont Leys

Skatepark Session: 16th October; Skate Parlour, 32 Burgess Rd, Leicester, LE2 8QL; Join us for an indoor skatepark session open for skateboarding & rollerblading (see FAQs on "buy ticket" page). **Tickets to be purchased before arrival.** (Inviting a non-UOL friend: click "Skatepark session" for more information)

FILM CLUB 1: 16th October; Attenborough Film Theater; INTRODUCING WE CREATE FILM CLUB! FOLLOW OUR IG TO VOTE FOR THE MOVIE YOU WANT TO WATCH!

Trial 4: 16th October; 8 commercial square LE2 7SR

LetsDisko ABBA vs Queen: 16th October; O2 Academy

Mind Mental Health Cafe: 17th October; Level 2, Percy Gee Building; Life at University can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our trained and supportive staff are here to listen and to provide the practical support you need.

SU Advice Service Drop In: 17th October; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; Got questions about your studies, housing or need pointing to the right service? Come to our drop in sessions to speak to one of our friendly advisers who will be happy to help you! Every Student is Welcome!

Cubing Sessions: 17th October; SU training room; Weekly Cubing Meetups

Inters: 17th October

Unlocked: Leicester to Law: 17th October; Sir Bob Burgess, Room 1.03

Intro to Inters: 17th October

Beginners 1: 17th October

Freshers Bude surf trip: 18th-20th October

Freshers Cornwall Surf Trip: 18th-20th October; Widemouth Bay, Cornwall; Come join the first surf trip of the year down to Widemouth Bay, Cornwall. No experience or equipment required. Any questions contact us on the instagram @uolsurf Also contact us to be added to the WhatsApp groupchats!

Introduction to the Students' Union: 18th October; Microsoft Teams

Introduction to Volunteering: 18th October; Liberation Room, Percy Gee Building; An introduction to volunteering and networking event.

Halloween Art: 18th October; SBB 0.03; Get into the Halloween spirit with us on Friday, 18th October, for a spooky colouring book session! Whether you want to colour in some Halloween designs or create your own masterpiece, we've got you covered!

One Night in Miami Film Screening: 18th October; Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 3

Kendo Practice session: 18th October; Roger Bettles Sports Centre Studio 2; Regular practice session for kendo club. Please come in loose sports clothing!

Observatory Night: 19th October; Olive Banks

Therapy Dog: 22nd October; Student Union Reception, Level 1, Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

PCSB workshop: 22nd October; Only for PCSB members as this is a specific charity event.

Weekly Club Meetings: 22nd October; Liberation Space; Come on down for our weekly gatherings. Events change weekly, so check in with the society Discord for more updates :D

Give it a Go Rehearsal: 22nd October; Percy Gee Building, Multi-Use Space, 3.13; Concert Band Rehearsal; join us any week to perform your favourite music in a fun and welcoming environment!

Let's Talk About....Climate Action: 23rd October; Percy Gee Building - Gee's 0.10; Cafe session with trained facilitators and like minded people for learning more about climate change and what you can do to make an impact!

SU Advice Service Drop In: 23rd October; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; Got questions about your studies, housing or need pointing to the right service? Come to our drop in sessions to speak to one of our friendly advisers who will be happy to help you!

Movie Night: 23rd October; Freemans Common Cinema Room; 23 October 2024 Movie Night.

Halloween Festival: 23rd-31st October

Activity Workshop: 24th October; Liberation Space, Percy Gee

Cubing Sessions: 24th October; SU training room; Weekly Cubing Meetups

Therapy Dog: 25th October; Student Union Reception, Level 1, Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

Kendo Practice session: 25th October; Roger Bettles Sports Centre Studio 2; Regular practice session for kendo club. Please come in loose sports clothing!

Nepalese Society Dashain Ball: 25th October; Student Union Square - Percy Gee building; Happy Dashain and Tihar! Join us for food, drinks, performaces and more in celebration for the biggest cultural festivals of the Nepalese Caldander! Everybody is welcome!

Bath Day Trip: 26th October; Bath

Halloween canvas painting: 28th October

Housing Fair: 29th October; SU Square, Percy Gee

Therapy Dog: 29th October; Student Union Reception, Level 1, Percy Gee Building Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

Weekly Club Meetings: 29th October; Liberation Space; Come on down for our weekly gatherings. Events change weekly, so check in with the society Discord for more updates :D

Give it a Go Rehearsal: 29th October; Percy Gee Building, Multi-Use Space, 3.13; Concert Band Rehearsal; join us any week to perform your favourite music in a fun and welcoming environment!

Skatepark Session: 30th October; Skate Parlour, 32 Burgess Rd, Leicester, LE2 8QL; Join us for an indoor skatepark session open for skateboarding & rollerblading (see FAQs on "buy ticket" page). **Tickets to be purchased before arrival.** (Inviting a non-UOL friend: click "Skatepark session" for more information)

In Person Bay Street Panel: 30th October; Ken Edwards Lecture Theatre 1; Calling all aspiring Bay Street lawyers! The Canadian Law Society is excited to present for the first time an in person Bay Street Panel featuring two accomplished lawyers from Toronto’s top firms.

SU Advice Service Drop In: 31st October; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; Got questions about your studies, housing or need pointing to the right service? Come to our drop in sessions to speak to one of our friendly advisers who will be happy to help you! Every Student is Welcome!

Kendo Practice session: 1st November; Roger Bettles Sports Centre Studio 2; Regular practice session for kendo club. Please come in loose sports clothing!

Board Game Night: 1st November; Ken Edwards 322

LOVE, SOSA: WE CREATE 2010s PARTY: 1st November; Sophy, 8-10 King St, Leicester LE1 6RJ; LOVE, SOSA: WE CREATE 2010s EDITION IN COLLABORATION WITH KAPSULE EVENTS

The Gliding Centre Fireworks Display: 2nd November; The Gliding Centre, Husbands Bosworth; This year the Gliding Centre will be holding an EXCLUSIVE CELESTIAL FIREWORKS display alongside a night-time aerobatic display from AEROSPARX’S ROB BARSBY on the 2nd November at Husbands Bosworth airfield.

Therapy Dog: 5th November; Student Union Reception, Level 1, Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

Weekly Club Meetings: 5th November; Liberation Space; Come on down for our weekly gatherings. Events change weekly, so check in with the society Discord for more updates :D

Give it a Go Rehearsal: 5th November; Percy Gee Building, Multi-Use Space, 3.13; Concert Band Rehearsal; join us any week to perform your favourite music in a fun and welcoming environment!

Let's Talk About....Eco Anxiety: 6th November; Percy Gee Building - Training Room 2.23; Drop in sessions to support students who are facing anxiety about the climate crisis and to receive advice on dealing with the big questions about the future of our planet.

SU Advice Service Drop In: 6th November; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; Got questions about your studies, housing or need pointing to the right service? Come to our drop in sessions to speak to one of our friendly advisers who will be happy to help you! Every Student is Welcome!

Therapy Dog: 8th November; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

Kendo Practice session: 8th November; Roger Bettles Sports Centre Studio 2; Regular practice session for kendo club. Please come in loose sports clothing!

Observatory Night: 9th November; Olive Banks

DFE coffee activation: 11th November; Centenary Square

Victim First Clinic: 12th November; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; A clinic where the organization Victim First comes into the Students’ Union to provide free emotional and practical support to victims and witnesses of crime, regardless of when it happened and whether it has been reported.

Weekly Club Meetings: 12th November; Liberation Space; Come on down for our weekly gatherings. Events change weekly, so check in with the society Discord for more updates :D

Give it a Go Rehearsal: 12th November; Percy Gee Building, Multi-Use Space, 3.13; Concert Band Rehearsal; join us any week to perform your favourite music in a fun and welcoming environment!

Pyjama Movie Night for Children in Need: 13th November; TBC; A chilled evening watching a movie (TBC) in your pyjamas to raise money for Children in Need!

Equestrian B Team Home competition: 13th November; Somerby Equestrian Centre; Equestrian B Team Home competition @ Somerby Equestrian Centre

2 Day Sports Event: 13th-14th November

Skatepark Session: 13th November; Skate Parlour, 32 Burgess Rd, Leicester, LE2 8QL; Join us for an indoor skatepark session open for skateboarding & rollerblading (see FAQs on "buy ticket" page). **Tickets to be purchased before arrival.** (Inviting a non-UOL friend: click "Skatepark session" for more information)

SU Advice Service Drop In: 14th November; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; Got questions about your studies, housing or need pointing to the right service? Come to our drop in sessions to speak to one of our friendly advisers who will be happy to help you! Every Student is Welcome!

Edinburgh Trip: 15th-17th November; Edinburgh

Therapy Dog: 15th November; Student Union Reception, Level 1, Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

Kendo Practice session: 15th November; Roger Bettles Sports Centre Studio 2; Regular practice session for kendo club. Please come in loose sports clothing!

Global Fusion Fest: 18th November

Therapy Dog: 19th November; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

Weekly Club Meetings: 19th November; Liberation Space; Come on down for our weekly gatherings. Events change weekly, so check in with the society Discord for more updates :D

Give it a Go Rehearsal: 19th November; Percy Gee Building, Multi-Use Space, 3.13; Concert Band Rehearsal; join us any week to perform your favourite music in a fun and welcoming environment!

Let's Talk About....Climate Action: 20th November; Percy Gee Building - Gee's 0.10; Cafe session with trained facilitators and like minded people for learning more about climate change and what you can do to make an impact!

SU Advice Service Drop In: 20th November; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; Got questions about your studies, housing or need pointing to the right service? Come to our drop in sessions to speak to one of our friendly advisers who will be happy to help you! Every Student is Welcome!

Circa88 Football Sale: 21st November; SU Square, Percy Gee

Therapy Dog: 22nd November; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

Kendo Practice session: 22nd November; Roger Bettles Sports Centre Studio 2; Regular practice session for kendo club. Please come in loose sports clothing!

Lincoln Day Trip: 23rd November; Lincoln

Therapy Dog: 26th November; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

Weekly Club Meetings: 26th November; Liberation Space; Come on down for our weekly gatherings. Events change weekly, so check in with the society Discord for more updates :D

Give it a Go Rehearsal: 26th November; Percy Gee Building, Multi-Use Space, 3.13; Concert Band Rehearsal; join us any week to perform your favourite music in a fun and welcoming environment!

Skatepark Session: 27th November; Skate Parlour, 32 Burgess Rd, Leicester, LE2 8QL; Join us for an indoor skatepark session open for skateboarding & rollerblading (see FAQs on "buy ticket" page). **Tickets to be purchased before arrival.** (Inviting a non-UOL friend: click "Skatepark session" for more information)

Kendo Practice session: 29th November; Roger Bettles Sports Centre Studio 2; Regular practice session for kendo club. Please come in loose sports clothing!

Victoria Park Relays: 30th November; Victoria Park, Leicester; Victoria Park Relays are back! This year the event is new and improved with chip timing and results texted straight to you - making the event timing more accurate. This also allows us to put more as a club into our marshaling.

Therapy Dog: 3rd December; Student Union Reception, Level 1, Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

Weekly Club Meetings: 3rd December; Liberation Space; Come on down for our weekly gatherings. Events change weekly, so check in with the society Discord for more updates :D

Give it a Go Rehearsal: 3rd December; Percy Gee Building, Multi-Use Space, 3.13; Concert Band Rehearsal; join us any week to perform your favourite music in a fun and welcoming environment!

Christmas Movie Night: 4th December; TBC; A classic Christmas movie with your friends!

Let's Talk About....Eco Anxiety: 4th December; Percy Gee Building - Training Room 2.23; Drop in sessions to support students who are facing anxiety about the climate crisis and to receive advice on dealing with the big questions about the future of our planet.

Kendo Practice session: 6th December; Roger Bettles Sports Centre Studio 2; Regular practice session for kendo club. Please come in loose sports clothing!

Victim First Clinic: 10th December; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; A clinic where the organization Victim First comes into the Students’ Union to provide free emotional and practical support to victims and witnesses of crime.

Therapy Dog: 10th December; Advice Service Reception, Level 1, Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

Weekly Club Meetings: 10th December; Liberation Space; Come on down for our weekly gatherings. Events change weekly, so check in with the society Discord for more updates :D

Give it a Go Rehearsal: 10th December; Percy Gee Building, Multi-Use Space, 3.13; Concert Band Rehearsal; join us any week to perform your favourite music in a fun and welcoming environment!

AIDS Awareness Charity Event: 11th December; TBC; An event to raise awareness and money to support people with AIDS in recognition of AIDS awareness day.

Skatepark Session: 11th December; Skate Parlour, 32 Burgess Rd, Leicester, LE2 8QL; Join us for an indoor skatepark session open for skateboarding & rollerblading (see FAQs on "buy ticket" page). **Tickets to be purchased before arrival.** (Inviting a non-UOL friend: click "Skatepark session" for more information)

Christmas Meal and Homelessness Fundraiser: 13th December; TBC; A lovely evening meal to celebrate the end of Semester! Everyone should bring a donation to the meal which will go to make Shoebox care packages for the homeless.

Euro Trip: 13th-20th December; Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels & Bruges

Therapy Dog: 17th December; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; A clinic where you can book a free, fifteen-minute session with one of our Therapy Dogs. Sessions can be booked for one to three people and bookings can be made emailing us at advice@le.ac.uk.

Weekly Club Meetings: 17th December; Liberation Space; Come on down for our weekly gatherings. Events change weekly, so check in with the society Discord for more updates :D

Let's Talk About....Climate Action: 18th December; Percy Gee Building - Gee's 0.10; Cafe session with trained facilitators and like minded people for learning more about climate change and what you can do to make an impact!

Valentines Event: 13th February

Victim First Clinic: 8th April; Student Union Reception 1st Floor Percy Gee Building; A clinic where the organization Victim First comes into the Students’ Union to provide free emotional and practical support to victims and witnesses of crime, regardless of when it happened and whether it has been reported.

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