The nights are drawing in and the temperatures are getting low, but The SU isn’t slowing down. Here are some of our upcoming festive events for those that are only here until the end of term on 13 December, and those staying in Bath over the whole holiday period.
Monday 2 - Friday 13 December
Wednesday 4 December 12:00-15:00 Take a Break: Mini Christmas Wreath Making Edge Event Space: Build a decorative seasonal wreath. All materials provided. £3
Friday 6 December10:00-15:00 Feel Good Friday The Edge Art Studio: Drop in at any time and relax with creative colouring, try new art techniques, or even bring in projects from home. Come alone or in a group - Everyone is welcome. Completely free!
Saturday 7 December 09:30 - 17:00 Trip to Lacock Explore the beautiful, historic village of Lacock, situated in beautiful woodland grounds and home to Lacock Abbey! Get your ticket to Lacock.
Saturday 7 December 10:00-12:00 Santa Dash Chancellors Building: Put on your best Christmas outfit or buy one through our special tickets and join us for a festive five-kilometre run around our beautiful campus. Ticket including a Santa Suit for £9 or bring your own Christmas costume ticket for £5. Not keen on running? Get involved as Volunteer marshal! Get tickets.
Monday 9 December 16:00-18:00 Santa Hat Making Workshop The Edge Art Studio: Embrace the Christmas spirit by making their own personalised Santa hats. Tickets for the event are £3.
Monday 9 December 14:30-16:30 Dough Bros - Festive! Esther Parkin: More than just pizza-making - it's a laid-back space for men to unwind, connect, and learn a new skill. Free, but please book as spaces are limited to 15 only.
Wednesday 11 December 12:00-15:00 Take a Break: Wooden Christmas Decorations The Edge Event Space: Three natural wooden slices available per person, twine also provided at the end for the perfect Christmas tree decorations. Tickets £3.
Thursday 12 December 12:30-14:00 Learn To Crochet Squares The Edge Art Space: Crochet and Knitting Society will show you how to crochet woollen squares and hopefully make enough to sew together to donate blankets to Bath Cats and Dogs Home! Free entry!
Friday 13 December 10:00-15:00 Feel Good Friday The Edge Art Studio: Drop in at any time and relax with creative colouring, try new art techniques, or even bring in projects from home. Drop in alone or in a group - everyone is welcome. Completely free!
Monday 16 December - Monday 6 January
Mpnday 16 December 12:00-15:00 Take a Break X Winter at Bath: Bauble Painting The Edge Art Studio: Baubles and paint provided! Completely free!
Tuesday 17 December 14:00-16:00 Christmas Film at The Edge The Edge Event Space: Festive film classics at the Edge in the run-up to Christmas. Come and grab a bean bag and get in the holiday spirit!
Wednesday 18 December 14:30-16:30 Christmas Film at The Edge The Edge Event Space: Festive film classics at the Edge in the run-up to Christmas. Come and grab a bean bag and get in the holiday spirit after the Christmas meal!
Thursday 19 December 14:00-16:00 Christmas Film at The Edge The Edge Event Space: Festive film classic at the Edge.
Friday 20 December 10:00-15:00 Feel Good Friday The Edge Art Studio: Drop in at any time and relax with creative colouring, try new art techniques, or even bring in projects from home. Drop in alone or in a group - everyone is welcome. Completely free, hot chocolate and candy canes provided!
Other Activities
The University will also be putting on events over the holidays, see Winter at the University of Bath.
If you’re looking to volunteer over the holidays, there are plenty of opportunities all detailed at Winter at Bath - Volunteering and there are plenty more at the usual Volunteering Opportunities page.
The Edge music practice rooms remain open for student use across the winter break.
Opening hours are:
16-23 December: 10:00-18:00
24-26 December: Closed
27-30 December: 10:00-18:00
31 December-1 January: Closed
2-5 January: 10:00-18:00
For more information and how to book rooms visit the SU Arts website.