As we head into the colder months and prepare for the festive break, we are starting to experience darker nights and the typical British wet weather, and with that, many people may experience feeling a little more low than usual. This is because the reduced level of sunlight can have a negative impact on your mental wellbeing and disrupt your body, causing you to feel fatigued.
We want you to know that you are not alone during this time; we are here to support you and offer you practical advice when it comes to beating the winter blues!
One of the best ways to support your wellbeing is to stay connected with those around, including your university peers. As your Students’ Union, we have put together a timetable of Winter Wellbeing events and activities taking place during December, hosted by your VP Wellbeing & Diversity, Student-Led Volunteering team, and other SU staff and student volunteers.
The Winter Wellbeing timetable:
Christmas Tree Decorating in the SU
On Monday 4th December, come along and get into the Christmassy spirit by decorating the Students’ Union, including our Christmas tree! We welcome all students to join us for this free, social event from 2pm until 4pm in the SU Lounge!
Meet & Eat in the SU
Join us for Meet & Eat in the SU at 5pm on Monday 4th December, where you get a main meal prepared by our SU Kitchen for only £1 (+30p bf). This week's meal is: Moroccan Chicken Casserole (No Allergens). Please note that you must book your tickets before 4pm on the event day. You will not be served if you show up without a ticket.
Get your tickets here.
Decorate a Christmas Bauble!
On Tuesday 5th December, join us and spread the festive cheer by coming along to decorate a wooden Christmas bauble. The decorations, glitter glue, and paint is provided by us, and you can take your bauble home with you! Hosted by Student-Led Volunteering from 12:30pm until 3pm in the SU Little Room. Please note, there is a limited number of baubles, so please make sure you turn up early to avoid missing out!
Christmas Card Making and Painting
Fancy a wholesome afternoon of crafting with your friends in the SU on Thursday 7th December? Join your VP Wellbeing & Diversity for some Christmassy crafts, including card-making and painting a snowy landscape in the SU Lounge from 3pm until 5pm! Paint and paper supplied for free.
Board games and hot chocolate afternoon at the Pastoral and Spirital Support Building
Head to the Pastoral and Spirital Support Building on Friday 8th December from 2pm until 4pm for an afternoon of hot chocolate and board games!
Join us for Christmas movie night in the SU!
Come along to a Winter Wellbeing movie night with your VP Wellbeing & Diversity in the SU Little Room on Monday 11th December from 4pm until 6pm as we watch the Polar Express.
Free hot chocolate and candy canes for the first to arrive! This is a free event, no booking required.
Meet & Eat in the SU
Join us for Meet & Eat in the SU at 5pm on Monday 11th December, where you get a main meal prepared by our SU Kitchen for only £1 (+30p bf). Monday 11th December: Pineapple and Pork Stir Fry (Allergens: Gluten, Soya and Sulphur Dioxide). Please note that you must book your tickets before 4pm on the event day. You will not be served if you show up without a ticket.
Get your tickets here.
Other student group festive activities, as well as weekly SU events (including festive-themed weekend nightclubs at the SU!) will be listed on our events page on our website here.
What's on this Christmas in Plymouth?
We have put together a list of some of the festive activities and events taking place during the Winter break in Plymouth, including Plymouth’s Winter Wonderland, the Plymouth Christmas Market, and the Santa Fun Run.
For a full list of events and activities taking place in Plymouth this Christmas: Christmas Events - Visit Plymouth.
Other links you may find helpful during Winter Wellbeing: