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Support and events available to students over the winter break
Posted on behalf of: The Student Wellbeing Team
Last updated: Thursday, 12 December 2024
The Wellbeing Team wishes all students a wonderful winter break. For any student staying in Brighton for the break, we have compiled a list of events running for you to attend if you like.
Minimum service days
The minimum service days are inclusive of Monday 23 December until Wednesday 1 January (back on Thursday 2 January), but please do note that staffing may be reduced until Monday 6 January as some staff members take this opportunity for annual leave.
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Winter break schedule
5-22 DEC
Brighton Winter Fayre: The all-new Brighton Winter Fayre at St Peter’s Square. Spanning over three festive weekends, this magical event offers something for everyone.
6 DEC | 2-5pm
ResLife’s Annual Inter-halls Basketball Tournament: or on the day and represent one of the accommodation areas in our annual inter halls basketball tournament at the Sports Centre.
7-23 DEC
Brighton Lights: Explore a light trail beyond the walled garden, through Stanmer’s famous orchard, and walk through the beautifully illuminated Palm House.
Until 5 JAN
Royal Pavilion Ice Rink: Stunning, twinkly, romantic, child-friendly...and ice powered, Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is open now!
EVERY WEDNESDAY EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY
ResLife’s Connector Café: Drop in session will continue in Woodland 1 all through the break, come and see us for conversation, refreshments and fun activities!
OPENS 7 DEC
ResLife’s Winter Photography Bingo: Download a bingo card from @reslifesussex ’s Instagram bio and dm your photos to enter.
10 DEC | 6-8pm
ResLife’s Wreath making Workshop: Make your own fabric Christmas wreath, all materials supplied. Woodland 5.
15 & 22 DEC | Starts 6pm
Chaplaincy’s Catholic Mass: Refreshments served! Find us at the Meeting House chapel.
17 DEC | 6-9pm
ResLife’s Traditional Movie Night: Watch out for the @reslifesussex Instagram poll to help us choose a traditional festive film. Woodland 5.
21 DEC
Sussex's Burning of the Clocks Parade: Join students, staff and members of the public to welcome Sanctuary seeking students. More details to follow on @sussexunisee
24 DEC | 6-9pm
ResLife’s Alternate Christmas Movie Night: For people who understand the simple truth that yes – Die Hard is 100% a Christmas movie (Woodland 3)
25 DEC | 11am
Chaplaincy’s Christmas Day Catholic Mass: Refreshments served! Find us at the Meeting House chapel.
25 DEC | 12-3pm
Chaplaincy’s Christmas Celebrations: Join us for a fun time with board games & refreshments at the Meeting House Quiet room.
26 DEC | 1-3pm
ResLife’s Stanmer Walk: Take a boxing day walk around Stanmer park with your Residential Life Connectors. Dress for the weather! Meet at the Student Centre Atrium.
2 JAN | 6-8pm
ResLife’s 2024 Quiz Night: A look back on a year that can best be described as a ‘mixed bag’! Join us in the Student Centre for our 2024 quiz. Woodland 5.
5 JAN | 6pm
Chaplaincy’s Catholic Mass: Refreshments served! Find us at the Meeting House chapel.
6 JAN | 11am-1pm
ResLife’s Duvet Day: Bring your duvets and pillows down to Lullington Hub for a cosy film showing with the projector.
9 JAN | 6-8pm
ResLife’s 2024 Cards Night: We love a game of cards at Residential Life - poker, rummy, palace – come and play a round for fun.
14 JAN | 1-3pm
ResLife’s Kickabout in the park: Meet up with Residential Life Connectors for a casual game of football on the playing fields in Stanmer Park (next to the Sussex sign)
16 JAN | 6-8pm
ResLife’s Board Games Night: Drop in to the Student Centre (Woodland 5) for a board games night, choice of games and good company.