Give it a Go

What's Coming Up?

Get involved and Give It A Go with exciting activities for all Newcastle students and staff! Try something for the first time, meet new people, and gain experiences with activities from social sport sessions, to creative craft workshops, exciting day trips, discounted tickets, and lots more!

Activities
Sport
About Give it a Go

Salsa and Bachata Classes: 6th October 7pm - 17th December 9pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join the Salsa Society for beginner and intermediate classes for 11 weeks!; Give it a Go

GIAG Virtual Cafe 28/10/20: 28th October noon - 12:45pm; zoom online; Give it a Go and join us a for a virtual cuppa and chat!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Learn Spanish: 28th October 4pm - 4:45pm; zoom online; Give it a Go and join us for an introduction to learning Spanish!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Virtual Newcastle landmarks tour: 29th October noon - 12:30pm; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag/; Give it a Go and join us for a virtual tour of Newcastle's most iconic landmarks!; Give it a Go

Halloween themed Zumba!: 29th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join us for a fun fancy dress Halloween 'Zoomba' Zumba with the Zumba Society!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Newcastle MWF Society presents: Ghouls just wanna have fun Quiz!: 29th October 7pm - 8pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join the Newcastle Medical Women's Federation Society for their fun virtual Halloween charity Quiz!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

NUSSAGG does Countdown!: 29th October 7pm - 8pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join the Scout and Guide Society at this fun virtual event!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Virtual Larn Yasel' Geordie social 29/10/20: 29th October 7pm - 7:45pm; zoom online; Give it a Go and join us for a fun virtual social to help you practice Geordie phrases!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Halloween biscuit decorating: 30th October noon - 1pm; At home; Give it a Go and join us in decorating Halloween biscuits!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Pumpkin Carving collection: 30th October noon - 1pm; NUSU Stretch Tent, in front of the Northern Stage, City Campus; Give it a Go and join us for pumpkin carving for Halloween!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

GIAG virtual music night: 30th October 7pm - 9pm; zoom online; Give it a Go and join us for a live virtual music night!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Virtual Pumpkin Carving social: 31st October noon - 12:45pm; zoom online; Give it a Go and join us on zoom for a fun pumpkin carving social!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Halloween baking: 31st October 3pm - 3:30pm; online; Give it a Go and join us for some Halloween themed baking!; Give it a Go

Baking Society's live bake along: Halloween Theme!: 31st October 5pm - 6pm; zoom online; Give it a Go and join the Baking Society for their live Halloween themed bake along!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

GIAG virtual Halloween Quiz: 31st October 7pm - 8pm; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag/; Give it a Go and join us for the spookiest quiz on Halloween!; Give it a Go

Virtual Quayside Tour: 1st November 11am - 11:30am; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag/; Give it a Go and join us for a virtual tour of the beautiful Quayside!; Give it a Go

Tote Bay Decorating (book your activity pack): 2nd November noon - 1pm; NUSU Stretch Tent, in front of the Northern Stage, City Campus; Give it a Go and decorate your own Tote Bag!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Tote Bag Decorating Virtual Social: 2nd November 6pm - 7pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join us for a fun virtual social as we decorate tote bags!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

GIAG Virtual Cafe 03/11/20: 3rd November 11am - 11:45am; online zoom; Give it a Go and join us for a cuppa and chat at our GIAG cafe!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

TEDx Society presents: Truth Tellers (virtual event): 3rd November 6pm - 7pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join the TEDx Society for this insightful virtual event!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Learn French 2: 4th November 3pm - 3:45pm; zoom online; Give it a Go and learn beginner's French!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Toffee apple making: 5th November noon - 1pm; NUSU Stretch Tent, in front of the Northern Stage, City Campus; Give it a Go and join us making toffee apples for Bonfire Night!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Bonfire Night Virtual Social: 5th November 6pm - 6:45pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join us for a virtual social on Bonfire Night!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Live GIAG Music Night: 6th November 7pm - 8pm; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag/; Give it a Go and join our GIAG music man Sam for a fun night of music!; Give it a Go

Virtual Book Swap: 8th November 6pm - 6:45pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join us for a virtual book swap!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Tea light decorating activity pack collection 2: 9th November noon - 1pm; NUSU Stretch Tent, in front of the Northern Stage, City Campus; Give it a Go and brighten up your room with a home made tea light!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Tea light decorating virtual social 2: 9th November 6pm - 7pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join us as we decorate our tea lights during our fun virtual social!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Virtual Grainger Market Tour: 10th November 11am - 11:30am; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag/; Give it a Go and join us on a virtual tour of the historic Grainger Market!; Give it a Go

Learn Spanish 2: 11th November 4pm - 4:45pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join in with our virtual learn Spanish class!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

GIAG Baking inspiration!: 12th November 6pm - 6:30pm; https://www.instagram.com/nusugiveitago/; Give it a Go and join us for an evening of baking as we share our delicious recipes!; Give it a Go

GIAG Virtual Quiz Night: 13th November 7pm - 8pm; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag/; Give it a Go and join us for one of our favourite nights of the week - the GIAG Virtual Quiz Night!; Give it a Go

Virtual Jesmond Dene Tour: 15th November 11am - 11:30am; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag/; Give it a Go and join us on our virtual tour of the beautiful Jesmond Dene!; Give it a Go

GIAG Film Night virtual social: 16th November 7pm - 7:30pm; zoom online; Give it a Go and join in the discussion about a film classic!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

GIAG Virtual Cafe - 17/11/20: 17th November noon - 12:45pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join us for a virtual coffee morning as we enjoy a cuppa and a catch up!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Learn French 3: 18th November 4pm - 4:45pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join us to learn French in our virtual class!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Virtual Creative Writing - 19/11/20: 19th November 6pm - 6:30pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join us for our virtual creative writing exercise!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

GIAG virtual music night!: 20th November 7pm - 8pm; https://www.instagram.com/nusugiveitago/; Give it a Go and join us for a fun night of music - get involved or sit back and relax for a chilled evening!; Give it a Go

Virtual Ouseburn Tour: 21st November 11am - 11:30am; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag/; Give it a Go and join us on our virtual tour of the Ouseburn!; Give it a Go

Virtual exploring Northumberland series!: 22nd November 11am - 11:30am; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag/; Give it a Go and tune in to our social accounts to virtually explore another beautiful part of Northumberland!; Give it a Go

Arts in the Park 23/11/20: 23rd November noon - 1pm; NUSU Stretch Tent, in front of the Northern Stage, City Campus; Give it a Go and join us for a creative afternoon with our Arts in the Park activity!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

GIAG Virtual Cafe - 24/11/20: 24th November 6pm - 6:45pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join us for a cuppa and catch up at our virtual cafe!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Learn Spanish 3: 25th November 3pm - 3:45pm; online zoom; Give it a Go and join our virtual beginners' Spanish class!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

GIAG Virtual Quiz Night: 27th November 7pm - 8pm; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag/; Give it a Go and join us for our favourite night of the week... Quiz Night!; Give it a Go

Scratch and Sketch activity!: 30th November noon - 1pm; NUSU Stretch Tent, in front of the Northern Stage, City Campus; Give it a Go and join us for a creative afternoon activity!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Play Sport with your Household

From week commencing 19th October, we are offering students living in University Accommodation the chance to play badminton, basketball, squash and table tennis within your households. Available 11am – 6pm every day, each sport can be booked for 45 minutes with all equipment provided.

When you arrive, make sure you have your Student card, own equipment if you have it, a drink, and a mask (mask when walking around the centre. This can be removed whilst playing).

How to book:

Ring the Sports & Fitness Centre to book a slot – 0191 208 7225
Confirm names of everyone in your booking. These will be verified by staff to ensure you live in the same household.

Couch to 5k Running Group: 27th October 6pm - 7pm; NUSU Stretch Tent, Front Entrance; A small running group aimed to help beginners build confidence and get off the couch and on your feet.; Welcome: Sport | Give it a Go | Club or Society Events | GIAG Active

Virtual Beginners Yoga Session 5: 27th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Virtual Online Session; We're pleased to bring you beginngers Yoga to the comfort of your own home.; GIAG Active | Welcome: Sport | Welcome: Virtual

Archery Taster Session: 28th October 2pm - 3:30pm; University Longbenton Sports Ground (NE12 8AD); Extremely limited spaces to shoot alongside the Archery club. Not to be missed; Give it a Go | Club or Society Events | GIAG Active | Welcome: Sport

Archery Taster Session - Slot 2: 28th October 3:40pm - 5:10pm; University Longbenton Sports Ground (NE12 8AD); Extremely limited spaces to shoot alongside the Archery club. Not to be missed; Give it a Go | Club or Society Events | Hall Sport | GIAG Active | Welcome: Sport

Online Yoga Class 5: 29th October 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Virtual Online Session; Interactive and online Yoga session, accessed anywhere you feel comfortable.; GIAG Active | Welcome: Sport | Welcome: Virtual | Give it a Go

GIAG Online Exercise Class: 2nd November 1pm - 1:40pm; Online Class via Zoom; A fun class aimed at all abilities that utilises body weight, so no need for fancy equipment; Give it a Go | Club or Society Events | GIAG Active

Couch to 5k Running Group: 3rd November 6pm - 7pm; NUSU Stretch Tent, Front Entrance; A small running group aimed to help beginners build confidence and get off the couch and on your feet.; Give it a Go | Club or Society Events | GIAG Active | Welcome: Sport

Fitness Boxing Session: 4th November 2:25pm - 3:30pm; 10 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1 1EN); is is fitness Commando Box Style! A combined military & boxing fitness techniques to offer one of the fastest and most enjoyable ways to get fit.; Give it a Go | Club or Society Events | GIAG Active

Fitness Boxing Session: 11th November 2:25pm - 3:30pm; 10 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1 1EN); is is fitness Commando Box Style! A combined military & boxing fitness techniques to offer one of the fastest and most enjoyable ways to get fit.; Give it a Go | Club or Society Events | GIAG Active

GIAG Online Exercise Class: 16th November 1pm - 1:40pm; Online Class via Zoom; A fun class aimed at all abilities that utilises body weight, so no need for fancy equipment; Give it a Go | Club or Society Events | GIAG Active

GIAG Online Exercise Class: 23rd November 1pm - 1:40pm; Online Class via Zoom; A fun class aimed at all abilities that utilises body weight, so no need for fancy equipment; Give it a Go | Club or Society Events | GIAG Active

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Covid-19

Please read the participant information below - please note this is mandatory prior to attending an activity:

Participation Risk Assessment Activities Protocol

Photography / video consent

Please be aware that photography and / or videoing may be taken during activities and shared on NUSU and GIAG social media and NUSU digital platforms. Activities may also be livestreamed, and you will be notified in advance if this is the case. Please contact us in advance if you have any questions regarding this.

Health & Safety

Our primary concern with any activity is to ensure its safe, so that all students can enjoy and have the best possible experience. In order for us to ensure we reduce the inherent risks involved with activities ask everyone to read and understand the NUSU Activities Health & Safety Document. Our risk assessments play a fundamental role in ensuring that we take into consideration all the needs of our participants, therefore please let us know of any disabilities or presenting issues ahead of the activity. Profile pages should be up to date in accordance with our T&C’s.

Third Parties

In order to provide wide-reaching experience for students we do use 3rd party and community partners, therefore it’s advisable for all students to read the companies policies and procedures for participation by contacting us.

Refunds and exchanges

We can give refunds and exchanges for Give it a Go activities where we have been notified 2 weeks or more in advance to the event date. All GIAG activities that include overnight accommodation are non-refundable unless in the event of cancellation.

Give it a Go: Activities & Sport

Try something for the first time & meet new people with Give it a Go this term.