It’s nearly the winter break and just like you, our SU staff are taking some time away to enjoy the festive season and recharge for the New Year! ☃️🎄 

During our closing period staff won’t be available to reply to enquiries so any messages sent will be picked up once we’re back after the holidays on the 5th of January.

⭐️ The Students' Union building will close at 4pm on Thursday 18th December and will reopen in the New Year at 9am on Monday 5th January.

🍺 The SU Bar will close on Friday 12th December and reopen on Monday 5th January.

🛍 The SU Shop will close from 5pm on Friday 12th December and reopen on Monday 6th January.

🏋🏽‍♂️ The Sports Centre will close on the 18th December and will reopen on the Monday 5th January. They will be operating at reduced hours until Monday 26th January - Monday to Friday 7:30am to 8pm
Weekends 9am to 1pm

📧 The SU Advice team will be unavailable from 4pm on Thursday 18th December and will reopen on Monday 5th January. *Please ensure that you get in touch with the SU Advice team as soon as possible if you need support ahead of their closing date. 

Staying in Plymouth over the break?

Before you leave, if you have anything in your kitchen cupboards that you can spare, we’d be so grateful for a donation to our Student Food Bank, Feed it Forward. A tin of beans or bag of pasta can go a long way to spread Christmas cheer to your fellow students who might not be able to spend it with their families this year. 
There are donation stations dotted around campus, but our team will be in The Hive until 18th December and will gratefully take donations!

If you’re alone for Christmas, Park Pharmacy Trust are working with Plymouth Social Isolation Forum to host a community dinner at The Sherwell Centre on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Find out more information and reserve a place here.
 

Read our article on what's going in Plymouth this December!

See the Library opening times below:
 

No matter how you’re spending the break it’s important to look after yourself and protect your mental wellbeing. This season can feel different for everyone so taking small steps to support yourself can make a big difference. Enjoy balanced meals, stay active in ways that suit you, spend time with others if you can and avoid pressure to overspend and be mindful of alcohol. Prioritising what feels good for you can help keep your spirits lifted throughout the holidays.

Please remember, if you need support, reach out to the Advice team who are here to help until Friday 18th December and return on Monday 5th January. Or read their online guides here.

Wishing you a relaxing winter break ❄️✨ Enjoy the time off and we look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year! - UPSU x