Easter 2016 — Information for Residents

As you will be aware the University is scheduled to close from Thursday 24 March 2016 and will reopen at 9am on Wednesday 30 March 2016.

Important check list for those going home:

• Remember there are no cleaning services during the vacation. Please ensure your fridges and cupboards are emptied of any perishable food.
• All dirty dishes and plates are washed up and put away
• All kitchen waste and recycling has been removed and placed in rubbish/recycling bins outside
• All empty bottles have been removed and placed in glass bins outside
• All bedroom rubbish has been removed and all electrical equipment has been turned off at the sockets.
• Make sure that you close your windows and curtains — especially if you are on the ground floor.
• Take any valuables home with you.
• Make sure you lock your door when you leave.

Important information for those staying on Campus:

Security

Security staff will be on Campus 24hrs a day throughout the Easter vacation. If you experience any difficulties during the vacation, please do not hesitate to contact them. If appropriate, they will be able to contact other members of support staff to resolve your query.

Security can be contacted in the following ways:

Residential Life Team

Various members of the team will be available over the holiday period on the following days between 5pm and 8pm and at the following locations:

The residential life team can be contacted by calling 07740716592/93 if at Park/Avenue and 07568 130190 if at St Johns house/halls.

Overnight Guest Applications

Any overnight guest requests for nights between 24 March and 30 March will need to be submitted by 10am on 24 March at the latest or they will not be approved and your guests will not be permitted to stay.

Student Centre

The Student Centre and associated Student Services teams, except the Residential Life Team, will close on Thursday 24 March and re-open at 9.00am on Wednesday 30 March.

Library

The library will have limited opening times over the vacation period:

· Friday 25th March- Closed

· Saturday 26th March-10am-5pm

· Sunday 27th March-Closed

· Monday 28th March-10am-midnight

· Rest of vacation-9am-midnight

IT Suites

The IT suite in the Maidwell blue corridor (Avenue) and Grendon 157 (Park) will be available throughout the vacation. However, it is unlikely that support services will be available during the vacation period.

Multi-faith Chaplaincy

For some, Easter is a time for reflection. Therefore if you wish to use the multi-faith Chaplaincy, please could you contact Security to arrange access.

Health Care

· The Surgery on Park Campus will be closed over the Easter period. Students registered here can still get appointments at Mouton Surgery (120 Northampton Lane North, Moulton, NN3 7QP).

· If medical advice is needed when the surgeries are shut you can call NHS direct on 111 who will give appropriate advice on all health matters.

·For urgent emergencies you can contact the relevant emergency services on 999. Please inform security if doing so.

Shopping

· The on-site SU Express Shop will be closed from 25 March-30 March.

· Krates convenience store (Boughton Green Road) will be open throughout most of the vacation.

Banking and ATM machines

· The Campus Branch of Santander will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 24th March.

· Cash will still be available from ATM machines at Park, Avenue and other ATMs located off-site at local banks.

Transport

Rail Services

All rail companies run reduced services over the Easter period. There are likely to be further alterations and disruptions where repair work is carried out. Check before you travel and further information can be found at http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Bus Services

The UNO bus service will be running a reduced service over the Easter period. Please see timetables for further information.

Please be aware that standard public bus fares apply when a Saturday or Sunday service is in operation i.e. there are no staff/student discounts on these days.

Post

Please note that there will be no postal delivery within the University from the 25 March- 30 March.

Vacation maintenance works

Please be aware that between 29 March - 8 April maintenance staff will be coming round to clean the shower-heads in every room in our halls of residence. You do not have to be present when they are carrying out their work.

May we take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Easter!