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Happy term three, Furness! Sorry for the slightly late one, a certain dissertation took over my entire brain capacity for a while, but we’re back! I hope you all had a relaxing Easter break, though I know some of you will have been hibernating in the library for the past few weeks and probably had no idea a break was even on the cards – hang on in there, you’ve got this!

Here’s what we have for you this week…

Trev Quiz

It’s back! We know you missed it over the past four weeks but our beloved weekly quiz is back and this week’s theme is… GRIME!

Head down for some fun and a well-deserved break from revision and coursework! As always it is just £1 a head to play – see you there! We’ve missed you!

Roses

This time of the year might be overshadowed with revision but don’t be fooled, it is also one of the best times of the Lancaster year, because next week, on 4^th May, Roses kicks off! A weekend full of our best athletes competing against York in a battle to prove that roses are most definitely red! You can buy a roses supporter pack (including this year’s Roses shirt) through Student’s Union! And you can find out all the information you need for the entire weekend on this website!

Jam-in Furness

We’ll be jamming the night away on Friday 18^th May in Trev for a Jam-in-Furness night from 8pm! Anyone can attend this event for free and if you would like to join in, singing or playing an instrument we would love to have you perform! If you are interested please contact Paul at and if you’d prefer to sit back and enjoy some live music then Trev is open for all! Come have a little boogie with us!

Richard Slatter Memorial Pool Competition

It’s soon time for the annual Richard Slatter Memorial Pool Competition which will take place in the JCR Room on Saturday 19^th May at 12pm. Sign-ups will begin soon so be sure to keep an eye out for details on that!

We know this time of year is full of work and stress but please remember to take some time out to relax and take care of yourselves! Remember that our welfare team (and the rest of the JCR) are here if you ever feel you would like a chat about anything. Our welfare team are easily contacted through our welfare Facebook page here!

Ahhh It’s nice to have you back! Bring on term three because it’s not long until… EXTRAV!

Stay tuned 😉

Have a happy week everyone!

 

#MightyFurness

So week 20 is finally here, it’s nearly time for the Easter break! I don’t know about you guys, but I can’t wait. I also can’t wait for some warmer weather. Shout out to everyone who braved the wind and cold to watch the outdoor sports this last weekend, hope you’ve got the feeling back in your toes. Anyway, here’s what’s going on this week.

Patriots

A big big thank you to everyone who came to take part in or support Patriots. It was a long but fun weekend, and it was great to see so many of you there. A big congratulations to Cartmel for their win. It was a close one, but we are so so proud of all you Furnessians. A shout out to our amazing sports officers Tom and Jess for all their hardwork organising Patriots. We hope you guys had a great time. Looking forward to next year!

Nick Lewis Memorial Match

On Saturday we had held our annual Nick Lewis Memorial Football Match. Well done to Furness FC, who won against the FC Old Boys 4-3. Thank you to everyone who came to play or support, and congratulations to Joe Leslie (Furness Alumni) who won the Furthest Travelled Award after getting here all the way from Chicago!

Wave Your Flag

 

Represent your country at the intercollegiate Wave Your Flag night on Wednesday! You can come in your national dress, or wrap up in your flag. They’ll be food, free sugar entry (first come first served) and music from all over the world. The night starts in Grizdale bar at 9pm.

End of Term Brunch

On Friday, the Welfare team will be holding a brunch to celebrate the end of second term. Swap your cornflakes for some great free food and a well-deserved break after all your handwork.
Friday, 11am-2pm.

Quiz

We’re taking the hobbits to Isengard in this week’s quiz, with the specialist topic of…drumroll…Lord of the Rings! Bring all your LoTR knowledge, from The Shire, to Mordor, to second breakfast, down to Trev on Wednesday at 7:30pm for the last quiz of second term! As always, £1 to play.

Sports

Last week:
Bar Sports went up against Grad.
Men’s A pool lost 6-3, men’s B pool lost 5-4 and women’s pool lost 7-2
Men’s Darts won 5-4 and Women’s darts lost 4-3
Doms lost 2-1

Netball A’s lost 21-18 to Pendle, and netball B’s 30-8 to Pendle.
Football B’s won 8-3 against Bowland.

This week:
Furness bar sports go up against Grizdale.
Netball A’s v Cartmel
Netball B’s v County

And that’s all folks! It’s been a long term, but a great one. I hope you guys have a lovely well-deserved break – enjoy the Easter Eggs. Can’t wait to see you all back here in April!

#MightyFurness

Hello there Furnessians! It’s week 18, the easter break is approaching. How are we all getting on with these strikes, hm? Got to love crawling out of bed just to find out your lectures are cancelled. Anyway, we’ve still got news for you guys. Let’s get on with it, shall we?

FTO Elections!

You’ll probably have noticed the posters around campus, but if you haven’t – it’s vote fest! This is the chance to vote for who YOU would like to be your next full time officers for 2018/19. Hustings will be TONIGHT (5th March – 6pm) at Barker House Farm, where you can ask your questions both out loud and online. Plus – free drinks!
Voting closes at 4pm on Friday, and results night will be in Sugar at 7pm – where there will also be the premiere of  the Roses 2018 video!

Rep Applications 

Just a reminder that applications for Welcome Week (+rest of the year) Reps are due this Wednesday at 1pm. It’s an amazing opportunity to meet new people, gain valuable experience and make someone’s first year at uni great (plus it’s something to add to your CV). If you haven’t applied yet, applications can be found in the post box room (behind the porters).

Patriots

On the subject of signing up for things…sign up for PATRIOTS!! The 10th Anniversary is fast approaching (the 16th and 17th March) and we need your help! There’s plenty to join in with and watch, including rounders, badminton, dodgeball, e-sports and much more! Sign up here, or from the Furness Sport page, and check out the Patriots Cup page here

Quiz

As always, the quiz is on – same time, same place…and by that I mean in Trev, on Wednesday at 7pm. This week’s specialist topic: British Comedy! Bring down your friends (preferably comedy fans) and do your best to get those winnings. £1 to play.

Coffee Morning

If all those deadlines are beginning to get on top of you, come to our Welfare coffee morning this Friday (9th March), as we focus on everything relaxation. Furness Foyer, 11am-2pm.
To find more from our Welfare team, including money-saving tips as part of the Money-Matters campaign, check out the Welfare page here.

Carter Shield 

The next round of the Carter Shield is on Sunday (11th March), and this time, it’s Capture the Flag.  Come down to the 3G pitch at 2pm and help keep us at the top of that league (I mean it, we’re beating Lonsdale, guys). It’s a lot of fun, and no experience is needed. See you there!

Sports

Last week, we took a break from sports…almost.

On Tuesday Ollie Knight organised another successful charity pool tournament to raise money for Whizz-Kids. We ended up raising £95.26! So thank you to everyone who came.
Despite the best efforts of Kieron Badesha to defend his title, he lost out to Jak Newby – congratulations!

Good morning, Furnessians, you lovely lot you! Week seventeen, the term is closer to the end than the start, and before we know it Easter will be here – give me all the chocolate! I hope you’re all coping with the inevitable upcoming deadlines, if not then here’s this weeks Trev’s Times to distract you for five!

Trev’s Quiz

Wednesday at 7.30pm, no matter the week, Trev’s Quiz never let’s us down! This weeks theme is… 1920’s US History! Brush up on your 20’s knowledge, bring your friends and give the quiz your best shot! What better way to end hump day than in Trev with good company and lots of fun! As always it’s £1 to play.

Welcome Week Reps
 It’s the time of the year that we start recruiting for the upcoming Welcome Week (and the rest of the year) Rep’s. If you’re interested in welcoming our new set of Furnessian’s, making sure they settle into our little Furness family, and improving your CV then you can pick up an application form from the post box room (behind the porters). Fill it out and return to the porter’s lodge by Wednesday of Week 8 to be considered!

Extrav Committee

We’re giving you all the opportunities to get involved this term! We’re also still recruiting for our Extrav Committee – get involved in the biggest and best celebration of the year! Whether you want to help planning, decorating or promoting, you’re welcome to apply by messaging our Facebook Page and letting us know you are interested!

Patriots

Mighty Furness… Super Furness! The tenth year of Patriots is coming up which means it’s time to get super patriotic for our mountains! For all you fresher’s out there, patriots is our annual sporting competition against Cartmel – what do we think of Cartmel?… You know the rest! Follow the Event and Page to keep up to date with all the upcoming information regarding sign-ups!

Welfare
Deadlines, exams, strikes are all here and/or coming up and we all know how stressful these can be! Our welfare team are always around for a chat if you feel you could do with a listening ear. Follow our Welfare Page where you can message our team for anything you need!

That’s it from me for the week folks! Have a good one and I’ll see you next time! Remember to breathe, eat well and look after yourselves, all will be ok!

#MightyFurness

New week, new edition of Trev’s Times! Week 6, folks. Hope the deadlines aren’t getting too heavy – not long until the Easter hols now! Here’s what’s going on this week.

15 Hour!To those who came on the 15 hour, we hope you guys had a great time! And well done to those who made it to 2am! The photos will be released soon.
Also – if you couldn’t make it but liked our t-shirts, we’ll be selling what’s left of them for £2.50 this week. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more info!

Gin Fest

Gin Fest is back! Come down to Trev from Wednesday (21st) to Saturday (24th) for Furness’ annual celebration of all things gin. With plenty of great entertainment, a selection of cocktails and, of course, GIN, we can guarantee a good time.
The weekly quiz will be taken over by Finn (the bar manager) as part of the festival.

Condom Giveaway 

This Wednesday your welfare team will be joining up with the other colleges to give out free condoms and answer all your questions on sexual health and contraception.
Alex Square – 11am-2pm.

Breakfast and Chill

Speaking of welfare, there will be a sexual health breakfast this Friday for you guys to find out even more on the subject. There will be the usual food (plus bananas and condoms). Furness foyer, 11am-2pm.

For more information on what’s going on in Furness welfare-wise, check out the Welfare page.

Sports

Another Monday another Trev’s Times… And speaking of time – isn’t it just flying? It’s week 15 already, we’re halfway through the year! We’ve got a long one for you this week, Furnessians. There’s a lot going on up in these mountains!
First we just want to say another huge welcome to Jo – our new college manager – who starts full time this week! Welcome to the Furness Family!

Here’s what’s going on this week, Furness…

15 Hour Bar Crawl

It’s back! The second 15 hour of the (academic) year is taking place this Saturday 17th February! The theme will be released later on today on our Facebook Page so make sure you keep an eye out for that, we’re very excited and we hope you will be too! Tickets (shirts) will go on sale this Wednesday (what a perfect valentine’s present) at 11am in the TV Room for just £8 a shirt! Don’t be silly and miss out, it’s always a really fun day to remember so be sure to come along!

Cuff Me Up Challenge

Come join us this Valentines Day for a joint social between County and Furness! With the aim of finding new love this Valentines, Lancaster’s own Drag Queen “Candy Cain” will cuff up 15 new couples to compete in a series of challenges across County Bar before we continue in town at D2bar.
Join us from 8pm to win prizes including free cocktails and sugar entry! If you want to get involved sign up here or you can just come along to watch and enjoy the show!
Can cupid (in Drag form) find love this Valentines? Come along and find out!

Trev Quiz

As always our beloved Trev Quiz will take place on Wednesday as normal at 7:30pm in Trev! £1 per person to play with this weeks theme being… Board Games! Show how much you know and come along with your friends!

Welfare
Valentines Day is fast approaching and we all know that anyone can easily get lost in the romance of it all. Sexual health is always important to remember and our Furness Welfare Team will be out in Alexandra Square this Valentines Day with some helpful advice on how to keep safe, sound and healthy this Valentines (and all 364 days besides).

Carter Shield
Carter Shield is back this Sunday! Come and support and play for Furness to help keep our high position in the league tables! No experience is required, simply come along for some fun and a bit of friendly inter-college competition! Follow or Facebook page for upcoming details!

Sport
This week’s results in Furness sports are all below – all in all a pretty successful week for Furnessians!
Women’s pool – Furness Won 6-3
Women’s darts – Cancelled
Men’s pool A – Furness Won 6-3
Men’s pool B – Furness Lost 6-3
Men’s darts – Furness Won 5-4
Dominos – Furness Won 3-0
Football A’s – Cancelled
Football B’s – Furness Lost 6-3 to Grad College
Netball A’s – Cancelled
Netball B’s – Furness Lost 26-6 to Bowland

Extrav

We need your help! Extrav, for those of you who don’t know, is our huge end of year celebration and after our huge success last year, we need your help to pull off another amazing party! You can join our Extrav committee to be involved in the planning, preparation, decorating and execution of this years Extrav – a chance to work with fellow Furnessians to see how something this big can be pulled off! For more information and to put your name down message our Furness College Facebook page!

Gin Fest

Big exciting reminder that the amazing annual  Gin Fest is back in Trev next week from 21st – 24th February! Come along to enjoy a huge selection of different Gins, a range of cocktails, amazing entertainment and a really fun time!

College Sustainability Challenge
Want the chance to win £750, improve your CV and get involved with fellow Furnessians?
Join our College Sustainability Challenge Team!  You can be involved in really making a difference at Lancaster and meet plenty of new people whilst you’re at it! You will work as part of a team of Furness Students to come up with new innovative ways to improve our sustainability as a University! If you would like to take part please message our Facebook page!

YouTube – Junior Challenge Room!

If you’ve missed the latest in Furness then Trev’s Times is here to catch you up! We now have a brand new YouTube series that we like to call Junior Challenge Room! Each week members of your JCR will go head to head in a series of fun challenges and the videos will be uploaded every Sunday! If you have any suggestions for challenges you would like to see then be sure to let us know!
Watch this weeks video here!

Andddd breathe! I warned you it was going to be a long one! That’s all from me this week you lovely lot, have a fabulous week and we hope to see you all at the end of it on the 15 hour!
#MightyFurness

Back again for week 14 folks! Hope you lovely Furnessians are all well. Valentines day is fast approaching, and pancake day, but most importantly the 15 Hour! I know what I’ll be spending my student loan on (pancake mix). Anyway, got a lot of stuff coming up for you guys in the next couple of weeks.

15 Hour Bar Crawl 

 Furness’ favourite bar crawl is back, and once again, it’s 15 hours! Keep Saturday 17th February open (week 5) and watch this space for all info, including this term’s theme and ticket sales. Coming soon!

Valentines Social! 
Your plans for Valentines day have been made! Furness is joining County College on the 14th for the Cuff Me Up Challenge! Lancaster’s own Drag Queen ‘Candy Cain’ will cuff up 15 new couples to compete in a series of challenges across County bar and Lancaster’s gay bar ‘D2bar’. Win free drinks and entry to D2 and the Sugarhouse (if you manage to stay cuffed, that is!) Want to get involved? Sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/62JZFW9 or check out the event page

Healthy Living Breakfast

On Friday, our Welfare team have organised a healthy living breakfast, so you guys can come down, switch your Coco pops for some free healthy food, and ask all your welfare questions. Also, one of our sports officers – Tom, will be joining us to give all kinds of advice on exercise, sports, and generally keeping fit. Furness Foyer, 11am – 2pm.

And speaking of sports…

Sports 

For all your sports info, check out the Furness Sport page!

Quiz

Bring your knowledge of witchcraft and wizardry down to weekly Furness quiz on Wednesday! 7:30pm in Trevor Bar, £1 to play. This week’s specialist topic is Harry Potter!

Extrav Committee

Just a reminder that we are recruiting for this year’s Extrav Committee! After the sell-out success of last year’s Mardi Gras Extrav, don’t miss out on having a part in organising another unforgettable end-of-year celebration! If you are interested in signing up, or simply want more information, message the Furness College page. Deadline for signing up is Friday 16th February (week 5)

Staff Union Strikes 

For those who aren’t aware, a union that represents many members of staff at Lancaster University has called on its members to strike for 14 days. This may disrupt your timetable. Though your department will provide information, you can find out more on the strike and how it affects you here, and can email your questions and concerns to 

Battle of the Bands 2018!

 

And that’s all! There’s a lot to get excited for in the next few weeks, hope to see you guys there. Either way, have a great week! Until next time, folks!

#MightyFurness

Hello everyone! I hope term 2 is treating you all well so far! Does anyone else feel as though Christmas break was a lifetime away? Time flies when you have a bunch of deadlines due! It’s a long one for you this week, there are lots going on up in the mountains!

Quiz

This week’s quiz has been taken out of our hands and put into the trusty ones of our Furness Inter-College Charity Challenge Team. They will be in charge of the quiz this week, but don’t worry, we are pushing our Harry Potter theme quiz to week 14. All proceeds this week will be going to the charity ‘LDHAS’ (Lancaster and District Homeless Action Service) which was chosen by you at the end of last term! It’s a nice bit of fun for your flat and this week it’s for a good cause and so it will be lovely to see lts of your lovely faces on Wednesday in Trev at 7.30pm.

College Sustainability Challenge
Speaking of College Challenges, you can now put yourself forward for the College Sustainability Challenge! Whether you want to be a part of helping Lancaster University become more environmentally sustainable, meet and work with other Furnessians, gain new skills and experiences to impress employers, or simply win a big shiny trophy along with a prize of £750 – make sure you sign yourself up! For more info on the challenge and to find out how to sign yourself up follow this link > HERE!

Carter Shield

This weekend we had a lovely big turn out for Team Furness in the first Carter Shield event of 2018! After coming third in our sub-group we fought for overall fifth place against Lonsdale and came out on top. This places us at a comfortable 2nd in the overall Carter Shield league table – Well done to everyone who took part, it was great seeing you all dodge those balls! The next Carter Shield event will take place in week five so be sure to keep an eye out for further info and not to miss out on that!

Sports
We’d really love to see some of you supporting our amazing sports teams at their weekly matches! Anyone is welcome to come watch and act as cheerleader, for any more info message our sports page!
Netball A’s play Grad on Tuesday at 6pm
Netball B’s play Cartmel on Wednesday at 2pm
Football A’s play Pendle on Wednesday at 4pm
Football B’s play County on Saturday at 2pm
All Bar Sports vs Lonsdale this week.

Nightline
Nightline is a nighttime listening and information service run by student volunteers of Lancaster University, for the students of Lancaster University. There to discuss anything from depression and mental health to just general chit chat it is a confidential and anonymous service that helps all of us. They are currently recruiting student volunteers to be call takers and publicity team members. All volunteers receive full training and get to be a part of something very fulfilling on campus. For more info, and to apply visit their website HERE!

Extrav Committee

It’s coming up to Extrav time! Throwing it back to Furness’ recent sell-out Mardi Gras Extrav last June, we want to give you all another amazing end of year celebration! But to pull it all off we need your help! If you want to be a part of planning and preparing for this years Extrav and want to join our Extrav Committee, please message our Facebook page for more info!

Andddd that’s a wrap for this week! Thanks for sticking with us, I know it was a long one! I hope you all have a lovely week and that we get to see some of your faces show up at any of our events this week! See you next time Furness!

#MightyFurness

Hello all! Hope you’ve settled into the new term. Is anybody used to writing 2018 yet, I’m not! Time for week 2!

SPORTS

Some big news for you: On Saturday, Furness FC B team won their first game in three years! They beat Cartmel 3-2. Well done lads!

The A team will be playing Fylde on Wednesday – 2pm.

In Bar sports news: A team pool lost to Grizdale 6-3, but B team pool WON 6-3!

This week: Furness v Pendle! Come down to Trev on Monday 7pm to support Men’s darts and Women’s pool (plus dominoes!) and come down on Tuesday to see Woman’s darts and Men’s A team pool (B team playing in Pendle Bar)

CARTER SHIELD  

The next round of the Carter Shield is this Saturday, the 27th January. This time it’s the dodgeball tournament! Anyone can play, no experience needed! Either message the sports page for more info, or meet at the sports hall at 1:00. Good luck Furness!

GAMES NIGHT 

Our education and opportunities officer Matt is putting on a games night on Tuesday, at 7pm in the TV room. Come down and play on the PS4 and Nintendo Wii.

QUIZ

This week’s quiz theme: Musicals! Bring all that Wicked and Phantom trivia to Trev at 7:30 on Wednesday!

REFRESHERS FAIR 

It’s not too late to join a team or society! The Refreshers Fair is this Wednesday in the LICA building from 2-5pm. Visit their event page for more info.

WELFARE

A big thanks to everyone who came to the Welcome Back coffee morning last Friday. We hope you had a chance to meet your new Welfare team and enjoyed the food! They’re here to help if you need them!

That’s all from us, have a great week pals.

#MightyFurness

HELLO!! Welcome back you lovely lot, I hope you have all had a well deserved break and are ready to get back into campus life!

First off let’s deal with the elephant in the room… At the end of last term we said a tearful goodbye to our College Manager, Bev and a happy hello to our new College Manager, Jo! But with Bev goes Bev’s Hills and so say hello to our new newsletter, Trev’s Times!

Refreshers

What would the start of a new term be if we didn’t have some events for you? It’s time to refresh those fresher’s week vibes! We’ll let you get yourselves (and those week 1 essays) settled first but on Wednesday we are bringing a storm to your week!

Wednesday: Quiz Night
Before our big night on Wednesday we won’t be forgetting our weekly Quiz Night! This week’s theme is Lancashire so be sure to brush up on all your Lancs knowledge.
Wednesday: Back to School
On Wednesday night we’ll be throwing it back to our school days with a Back to School themed mini-crawl. Meet in Trev at 9pm in your best uniform, from there we will head down to Dalton Rooms before we end in Sugar.
Thursday: Movie Night
After a big night on Wednesday it’s time to get some relaxation in with our Movie Night before Friday comes around! Don’t forget to vote for your preferred movie in our poll HERE and then head to Furness TV Room for 7pm on Thursday to settle down with some blankets and snacks!

Gin Fest

It’s back and better than ever… The annual Gin Fest taking place in Trev is returning SOON! With over one hundred different kinds of gin, a selection of signature cocktails and the best live music and entertainment. To keep up to date with all things Furness Gin Fest, you can find the Facebook event page HERE!

Welfare

Just like the old, our new Furness Welfare team are always here, to help you through anything that is bothering you! Whether it be deadlines, friends, homesickness or any other struggle you may have. Feel free to message the Furness Welfare Page or email [email protected] for any assistance you may need.

To keep up to date with events, campaigns and all things Furness Welfare, be sure to follow our Welfare Facebook Page

Sport

To get us all back into our usual active spirits after the holidays, there is a College Touch Rugby Tournament happening on Wednesday 17th at 2pm – 4pm. It’s all for fun and if you would like to play for Furness all you need to do is message our Sports Page!

If you feel as though you missed out on joining our wonderful Netball team, fear not! There will be open training sessions this week that anyone will be able to come along to, Wednesday at 1-2pm and Thursday at 7-8pm. Joining our sports teams are a fun and social way to get involved with Furness and make some amazing new friends so give it a go, even if you’re not sure!

To keep up to date with all of the information on our sports teams and our sporting events, be sure to follow our Sports Facebook Page

Old to New

The start of this term marks the start of your new JCR and on behalf of us all I would just like to say that we are all so excited for the year ahead and we hope that we do you proud! We would also like to say a huge thank you to the JCR before us, we know how hard you worked last year and all of Furness wish you the best!

That’s all from us this week folks, have a good one and I will see you all in week twelve!

#MightyFurness