Would you like to try out Wine Tasting, African Druming, Ice Skating Massage or Photography or would you like to tour the National Gallery, discover Greenwich, Jack the Rippers London, Stonehenge, Salisbury or Stratford or is seeing Billy Elliot, the London Philharmonic Orchestra or the English National Opera more your thing? You can do all this and loads more through Give it Go, so look no further, download the programme and give something new a go.
Give it a Go provides inspiration for your free time in a programme of one-off innovative activities.
Don't forget to book all actvities in advance online or in person at CSC recpetion, 2nd floor UCL Bloomsbury, 15 Gordon Street.
What's on for the rest of term...
Thursday 27 May
See Tosca - SOLD OUT!
Join Give it a Go in fantastic seats to see Puccini's much-loved tale of love, lust and deceit. This version of Puccini’s ever-popular opera has a radical new design approach’ and with ENO’s Olivier Award-winning Music Director, in the pit, this new production promises to be a thrilling new take on Puccini’s most powerfully theatrical opera. Sung in English.
Meet at London Coliseum at 7.10pm
Fantastic seats for £20 - usually £87!
Saturday 29 May
Trip to Cambridge - SOLD OUT!
Home of the world famous University, outstanding architecture and river Cam. Join Give it a Go for a day out in Cambridge punting on the river Cam, exploring the beauty of the ancient centre, walking medieval streets, college courts, gardens and bridges. The why not relax in a pub, restaurant of cafe or take to the shops for some independent and boutique shopping.
Travel will be by train, tickets will be purchased by Give it a Go in advance at the cheapest available rates (Group save rate)
Meet at Kings Cross Station at 10am
£10
Tuesday 1 June
Visit Kew Gardens
Climb to the treetops and delve into rainforest, exploring Kew Gardens; a magnificent World Heritage Site covering 300 acres with over 30,000 species of plants telling the story of the development of plant life. Explore glasshouses, landscapes and 250 years of history at the world's most famous garden. There’s loads to see at Kew Gardens including Palm House; a tropical rainforest environment inside Kew's most iconic building. Treetop Walkway; Climb 18 meters into the tree canopy for a spectacular bird's-eye view over Kew. Temerate House; the biggest public glasshouse, and home to the world's tallest indoor plant. Princess of Wales Conservatory; containing ten climatic zones and a huge variety of plants, including orchids and cacti. And see the Rhizotron underground exhibition space dedicated to themes associated with tree root biology and climate change
Meet at Euston at 10am or Kew Gardens underground station at 11am
£10.35
Friday 4 June
This is a special opportunity for UCL students to see inside Parliament! The private guided tour will take in the key areas of the estate such as the Commons and Lords debating chambers and the Queen’s Robing Room. Don’t miss this! Places are strictly limited to make sure you book in advance.
Meet 3.45pm at Westminster Underground
Free
Saturday 5 June
London BioBlitz Volunteering
The National BioBlitz brings together volunteers, scientists, naturalists, wildlife enthusiasts, school groups, students and members of the public to find as many different species as possible within the a natural area – all whilst racing against the clock! The following volunteer roles are needed; Naturalists - identifying species, Guides - knowledge sharing, Stewards - engaging with attendees, Media Volunteers – managing web, Liaisons - promoting the National BioBlitz.
For more info about a BioBlitz see www.bnhc.org.uk
Alexandra Palace Gardens, Hornsey
5.30am - 5.30pm
Sunday 6 June
Picnic – GIAG Social - CANCELLED!
Bring along family and children to the Give it a Go picnic at Regents Park. The Postgraduate Association invite you to bring along your family and friends to Regent’s Park for a mid-afternoon picnic. Enjoy great food, games and company. A great way to meet others and celebrate the start of summer. Please email laura.horsley@ucl.ac.uk to RSVP and for more information.
Meet at The Hub at 1pm, Regents Park
FREE
Tuesday 8 June
Trip to London Zoo
Come along to London Zoo and discover London’s only living rainforest and see free-roaming monkeys, sloths and a tree anteater. Home to over 700 animal species, many of which are endangered London Zoo gives you the chance to see the smallest monkey to the tallest giraffe including a penguin habitat, a new aviary, a new komodo dragon house and an extended meerkat family. The walk-through aviary makes it possible to see exotic birds and The Meet the Monkeys attraction allows you, guided by zoo staff, to walk through an enclosure that recreates the natural habitat of black-capped Bolivian squirrel monkeys. The Outback exhibit features wallabies and emus and illustrates how animals survive in conditions of harsh heat. A perfect day out in the heart of London.
Meet at UCLU at 10am to walk there as a group or meet outside London Zoo at 10.30am
£12.55
See Tosca - SOLD OUT!
Join Give it a Go in fantastic seats to see Puccini's much-loved tale of love, lust and deceit. This version of Puccini’s ever-popular opera has a radical new design approach’ and with ENO’s Olivier Award-winning Music Director, in the pit, this new production promises to be a thrilling new take on Puccini’s most powerfully theatrical opera. Sung in English.
Meet at London Coliseum at 7.10pm
Fantastic seats for £20 - usually £87!
Saturday 29 May
Trip to Cambridge - SOLD OUT!
Home of the world famous University, outstanding architecture and river Cam. Join Give it a Go for a day out in Cambridge punting on the river Cam, exploring the beauty of the ancient centre, walking medieval streets, college courts, gardens and bridges. The why not relax in a pub, restaurant of cafe or take to the shops for some independent and boutique shopping.
Travel will be by train, tickets will be purchased by Give it a Go in advance at the cheapest available rates (Group save rate)
Meet at Kings Cross Station at 10am
£10
Tuesday 1 June
Visit Kew Gardens
Climb to the treetops and delve into rainforest, exploring Kew Gardens; a magnificent World Heritage Site covering 300 acres with over 30,000 species of plants telling the story of the development of plant life. Explore glasshouses, landscapes and 250 years of history at the world's most famous garden. There’s loads to see at Kew Gardens including Palm House; a tropical rainforest environment inside Kew's most iconic building. Treetop Walkway; Climb 18 meters into the tree canopy for a spectacular bird's-eye view over Kew. Temerate House; the biggest public glasshouse, and home to the world's tallest indoor plant. Princess of Wales Conservatory; containing ten climatic zones and a huge variety of plants, including orchids and cacti. And see the Rhizotron underground exhibition space dedicated to themes associated with tree root biology and climate change
Meet at Euston at 10am or Kew Gardens underground station at 11am
£10.35
Friday 4 June
| Inside Parliament Tour - SOLD OUT! |
Meet 3.45pm at Westminster Underground
Free
Saturday 5 June
London BioBlitz Volunteering
The National BioBlitz brings together volunteers, scientists, naturalists, wildlife enthusiasts, school groups, students and members of the public to find as many different species as possible within the a natural area – all whilst racing against the clock! The following volunteer roles are needed; Naturalists - identifying species, Guides - knowledge sharing, Stewards - engaging with attendees, Media Volunteers – managing web, Liaisons - promoting the National BioBlitz.
For more info about a BioBlitz see www.bnhc.org.uk
Alexandra Palace Gardens, Hornsey
5.30am - 5.30pm
Sunday 6 June
Picnic – GIAG Social - CANCELLED!
Bring along family and children to the Give it a Go picnic at Regents Park. The Postgraduate Association invite you to bring along your family and friends to Regent’s Park for a mid-afternoon picnic. Enjoy great food, games and company. A great way to meet others and celebrate the start of summer. Please email laura.horsley@ucl.ac.uk to RSVP and for more information.
Meet at The Hub at 1pm, Regents Park
FREE
Tuesday 8 June
Trip to London Zoo
Come along to London Zoo and discover London’s only living rainforest and see free-roaming monkeys, sloths and a tree anteater. Home to over 700 animal species, many of which are endangered London Zoo gives you the chance to see the smallest monkey to the tallest giraffe including a penguin habitat, a new aviary, a new komodo dragon house and an extended meerkat family. The walk-through aviary makes it possible to see exotic birds and The Meet the Monkeys attraction allows you, guided by zoo staff, to walk through an enclosure that recreates the natural habitat of black-capped Bolivian squirrel monkeys. The Outback exhibit features wallabies and emus and illustrates how animals survive in conditions of harsh heat. A perfect day out in the heart of London.
Meet at UCLU at 10am to walk there as a group or meet outside London Zoo at 10.30am
£12.55
Room Changes and Cancellations
The GIAG Picnic Social on Sunday 6 June has been CANCELLED!