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RAG Amsterdam Hitch
2nd February 9am - 6th February 7pm
Leeds to Amsterdam
Fancy blowing off some steam after exams?
Edale with Wilderness Medicine
4th February 9:30am - 4pm
Edale
A day of hiking and first aid scenarios (nothing too difficult) in the peak district.
Day Trip to York (IntEra Soc)
4th February 9:45am - 8pm
Meet at Parkinson steps
Come with us and see the past re-enacted by a hoard of Vikings!
An Introduction to Cycling (on or off road)
4th February 11am - 3pm
Meet in car park behind Wokon Noodle Bar, Headingley
Come and experience one of the best ways to socialise and keep fit at the same time.
Amateur Boxing
4th February 4pm - 5pm
Tiger’s Gym, Meanwood
Boxing GIAG which caters to all skill levels, from those wanting purely to get fit to those with previous experience.
Taiwan Festival
6th February 2pm - 5pm
Riley Smith Hall
Get a taste of Taiwanese food, enjoy marvellous Taiwanese culture and have fun with exciting games.
Give Lacrosse a Go (womens)
6th February 4pm - 5pm
The Edge, Sports Hall 1B,
This session welcomes all standards and aims to provide a fun and active way to try something new and meet new friends.
Folk Tune and Accompaniment Workshop
6th February 5pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 6 - moving to the Packhorse Pub later
Get the taste for our Folk soc sessions by learning traditional folk tunes and dances from an experienced musician.
ICF - Bachehay-e Aseman
6th February 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - To Be
6th February 5:30pm - 7:10pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Together
6th February 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
MedAid Africa
6th February 5:30pm - 6:30pm
LUU, Meeting Room 4
Come along to find out how you can get involved in helping us fundraise, with opportunities available to visit our clinics.
ICF - Women Without Men
6th February 7:30pm - 9:10pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - Laskar Pelangi
6th February 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Meeting Room 4
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
KPMG - Sunday Morning Breakfast Anyone?
7th February 10am - 4pm
Outisde the Union
Wish You Were Here
7th February 11am - 4pm
LUU, The Common Room
Explore other cultures through designing a postcard to be exhibited around university throughout International Cultural Festival week!
Afternoon Tea in the Hidden Cafe
7th February 3pm - 4pm
The Hidden Cafe
Part of British day, come and enjoy a traditional cream tea in the Hidden Cafe
Copper Dragon Brewery Tour
7th February 5pm - 10pm
Meet at Leeds Train Station underneath the main departure boards
Part of British day this is a brilliant chance to look around a local real ale brewery
Salsa with SLAPsoc
7th February 5pm - 6pm
LUU, The Lounge
Get a taste of Spanish culture and meet loads of new people in a friendly environment.
Wing Chun Kung-Fu
7th February 5pm - 7pm
LUU, Meeting Room 2
Come try Wing Chun Kung-Fu, a Chinese martial art perfect for men and women.
ICF - The Motorcycle Diaries
7th February 6pm - 8:15pm
Cinema (LT2.31) Clothworkers North
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Circus Skills Workshop and Demonstrations
7th February 7pm - 9pm
LUU, Refectory
Come to the circus skills workshop, meet new people, watch short performances and learn some amazing tricks!
Make Your Own God
7th February 7pm - 9pm
LUU, Meeting Room 4
Blue Peter style arts and crafts session where you can make your own deity out of everyday household objects!
Trampolining Taster
7th February 7pm - 10pm
The Edge, Sports Hall 1B
Come and bounce away the stress of uni and exams.
Ceilidh
7th February 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Riley Smith Hall
Part of British day - join Folk Soc for an evening of Traditional Celtic dancing with live music
International Film Festival - Politiki Kouzina
7th February 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
International Film Festival - The First Grader
7th February 7:30pm - 9:15pm
Meeting Room 4
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Rowing Taster Day
8th February 11:45am - 3:45pm
Roundhay Park
Pickup from Parkinson Steps at 11.45am, 12.45pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm or 3.45pm £4 per session
Give Polo a Go
8th February noon - 4pm
White Rose Polo Club, North Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire
Come and try the thrilling game of polo!
Learn Photoshop and Illustrator with Design Soc
8th February 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Link Building CAD 1.39
Learn Photoshop and Illustrator with the Design Society!
Postgrads Ice Breaker
8th February 5pm - 7pm
LUU Lounge
Meet fellow Postgrad students from around the world.
Tap Dancing
8th February 5pm - 6pm
Room 6, Level 2 in the union building
Your chance to give tap dancing a go!
International Film Festival - Oh My God
8th February 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LUU Meeting Room 5
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Comic Soc
8th February 6:30pm - 10pm
LUU room 4
Come along and enjoy some reading, doodling, movies and banter of all things geeky.
Poetry Slam
8th February 7pm - 8:30pm
Riley Smith Hall
Exploring different cultures through a series of short, witty and through-provoking spoken word performances
International Film Festival - History Boys
8th February 7:30pm - 10pm
The Common Room
The International Cultural Festival is showing a variety of films from around the world all week. Come and enjoy the world of film away from Hollywood – all films are free.
Opera Soc's GIAG!
8th February 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Lounge
Why not try Opera?! Operasoc brings opera to EVERYONE
Adowa: The Ghanaian Royal Dance
9th February 2pm - 6pm
LUU room 3
Come and try your hands at a few steps and learn about the origin of the dance.
Leeds university Ultimate Frisbee
9th February 5pm - 6pm
Edge Sports Hall 1B
Ultimate Frisbee is as competitive or intensive as you want it to be. It’s great fun, truly addictive and the socials are epic.
Unity in Diversity Multicultural and Faith session
9th February 5pm - 7pm
Baines Wing 2.37
Come along, make friends and learn about different cultures and faith groups!
LGBT Bowling (Oh Balls!)
9th February 8pm - 10pm
1st Bowl, Merrion Centre
Get to know fellow students over a chilled game of bowling. Everyone welcome, no bowling shoes, balls or skills required!
Mug Painting
10th February 2pm - 3:30pm
LUU room 2
Stop by for a fun and relaxed mug painting session and get creative.
Poco-Poco Night
10th February 7pm - 10pm
LUU Common Room
Come join the Malaysian & Singaporean Society for Poco-poco dancing and food!
Women's Cricket
10th February 7pm - 9pm
The Edge Sports Hall 1
Come and try cricket!
Caving
11th February 9am - 8pm
Yorkshire Dales
Join in on a different challenging experience that combines climbing, hiking, crawling and the wonders of a cave!
RAG Hellrunner
11th February 9am - 5pm
Cannock Chase, Rugeley in Staffordshire
The Brooks HellRunner is over multi-terrain and varying underfoot conditions.
Women's Tennis Taster
11th February noon - 2pm
Hyde Park Tennis Court C
Have a go at tennis!
Dungeons and Dragons
11th February 3pm - 10pm
LUU Common Room
Try Dungeons and Dragons!
Assassins Guild Paintballing
12th February 8:30am - 13th February midnight
Persian
13th February 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Baines Wing Sr 1.14
Explore the delights and mysteries of the Persian language and culture?
Piece of Mind
13th February 7pm - 8:30pm
LUU room 6
Come and enjoy a relaxing evening, where we will be having a friendly debate with tasty snacks and drinks (non alcoholic).
East African Dance, Music and Drumming
14th February 6:30pm - 8pm
The Treehouse, Union Building
Come and learn traditional and modern east African dance and drumming.
Learn Sign Language
14th February 7pm - 8:30pm
Parkinson 1.08
Ever wanted to learn British Sign Language?
Swimming and Water Polo
14th February 7:45pm - 10:30pm
The Edge Pool
Swim and try water polo!
Anime Society Maid Cafe
15th February 11am - 5pm
Room 6, Level 2 Union Building
Bake sale in the style of the intensely popular Japanese maid cafes, supplied and staffed by members of the anime society in maid and butler costumes.
Get out into the Garden with Bardon Grange
15th February 3:30pm - 6pm
Meet at LUU Helpdesk
If you want some space, skills or support to have a go at growing organic food, then come along!
An Introduction to Debating
15th February 6pm - 8pm
Baines Wing 2.37
At this session we will be introducing the basics of how to debate and engage with these big issues.
Laugh in the Face of Climate Change
15th February 7:30pm - midnight
LUU Stylus
Laugh in the Face of Climate Change returns again for its 3rd year as the annual comedy fundraising night.
Middle Eastern Society Film Night
16th February 6pm - 8:30pm
LUU Common Room
Come and watch Amreeka, a hilarious film about a Palestinian family settling into life in the US, which will be followed by a culinary tour of the Middle East!
Netball GIAG
16th February 6pm - 7pm
Gryphon Sports Centre
Come along to our session and give it a go!
Scottish Dancing
16th February 6pm - 8pm
LUU Treehouse
Anyone of any ability welcome.
Basketball (Men's)
17th February 5pm - 7pm
Edge Sports Hall 1B
This is your perfect chance, a ‘give it a go’ session is for anyone interested in playing, whatever level you are.
Make and Design your own Pinata
17th February 5pm - 8:30pm
Room 2, Level 2 in the union building
This is your opportunity to make and design your own piñata.
Trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon
18th February 8:15am - 8pm
Meet at Parkinson steps
Take a trip to the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Cross Country
18th February 8:30am - 9:30am
Hyde Park
Start your build up to London 2012 with our GIAG session.
People and Planet
18th February 11am - 6pm
Saltaire (Yorkshire)
People and Planet society are going to be going on a ramble in Saltaire this spring.
Gymnastics
19th February 7pm - 9pm
Leeds Met Gymnastics Centre, Beckett Park
Guys and girls come and have a go, whether your an experienced flipper or have never done a forward roll before, we welcome everyone.
Conservation Task in Leeds
20th February 10am - 3pm
Woodhouse Ridge
Get involved with conservation on one of our regular tasks as we work with local community group WRAG and Leeds City Council on our own patch of urban woodland, Woodhouse Ridge!
DJ Set - GIAG
20th February 7:30pm - 11pm
Old Bar, LUU
Come along and join Punk & Ska Soc!
Modern Pentathlon
21st February 4pm - 6pm
Gryphon Sports Centre
Rock Gospel Taster
21st February 5pm - 7pm
Baines Wing 1.13
Ever fancied singing in a rock-gospel choir? Then this is for you, a fun and relaxed taster of what it’s like.
Pancake Day
21st February 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Member's House, Hyde Park Pub
Join us for a typical Scout and Guide evening echoed across Britain.MAKE PANCAKES!
Intro to Digital Photography
21st February 8pm - 9:30pm
upert Beckett LT
A Photography seminar introducing you to the basics of digital photography
Strikes mean Prizes (Ten Pin Bowling)
22nd February 2:15pm - 5pm
First Bowl, Merrion Centre
Tenpin Bowling wants to offer you the chance to win prizes every time you strike!
How to Write Spoken Word
22nd February 5pm - 7pm
Baines Wing 1.13
A chance for budding artists to enhance/develop their writing skills.
Leeds Action Student Volunteers Intro
22nd February 6pm - 8pm
Room 6, Level 2 in the union building
Come along to our FREE intro session to find out more about volunteering with 2011 Riley Awards ‘Best Society’.
NaMSoc Film Fest
22nd February 7pm - 10:30pm
Common Room, Leeds University Union
Come in from the cold, rain and maybe even snow and partake in a filmfest with your fellow nurses and midwives.
Muggle Quidditch
22nd February 8:30pm - 10:30pm
The Edge Sports Hall 2
Be part of a muggle quidditch team!
Rock On!
23rd February 8pm - 10pm
The Edge Climbing Wall
Have a go at Rock Climbing.
Film - Life of Brian
24th February 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Clothworkers North
Come join us in watching Monty Python’s Life of Brian!
Get Psyched! The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
26th February 8pm - 10pm
Hyde Park Social Club
Join Psyched for a chilled out film night at your local social club.
Bell Ringing
27th February 7:30pm - 9pm
St. Matthias' Church, Burley
Meet at Parkinson Steps at 7pm.
How to Have an Argument
28th February 5pm - 6pm
The Treehouse, Union Building
Modern Pentathlon
28th February 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Edge
Two Smokin' Barrels DJing
29th February 9pm - 2am
The Pulse
Wizard Dueling
1st March 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Room 6, Level 2 in the union building
GIAG Bellydancing
1st March 7pm - 8pm
The Treehouse, Union Building
Trip to Cardiff
2nd March 8:15am - 4th March noon
Meet at Parkinson Steps
Cricket for Beginners (Men)
2nd March 5pm - 7pm
The Edge Sports Hall 1
Manchester Extravaganza
3rd March 9:15am - 7pm
Manchester
A day trip to Manchester with a Latin and Spanish theme!
GIAG Sailing
3rd March 9:30am - 5pm
Meet at Parkinson steps
Whether you are interested in competitive racing or leisurely cruising, this is for you!
GIAG Tennis
3rd March noon - 3pm
Hyde Park Tennis Courts
Come and play FREE tennis!
Windsurfing 101
4th March noon - 5pm
Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield
Learn to windsurf with our team of instructors then join our members for a cup of tea.
Ballet Society
5th March 5pm - 6pm
Dance Studio Stage@Leeds
Beginners class with professional teacher.
GIAG Athletics
6th March 5pm - 7pm
Leeds Met Track
Come along and find out whether you have natural athletic flair.
Intro to Growing Your Own Food
6th March 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LUU Room 4
Have a go sowing some seeds to take home to grow on your windowsill, yard or garden.
Champagne Master class
6th March 7:30pm - 10pm
LUU Treehouse
Your chance to taste test Champagne and some nice alternatives!
Mug painting
8th March 2pm - 3:30pm
LUU Room 2
Come along to meet new people and get creative!
Music Theatre Acting Through Song
8th March 5pm - 6:30pm
LUU Raven
A chance to have a go at acting through song - no previous experience required.
Introduction to Capoeira
9th March 7pm - 8:30pm
LUU Treehouse
Brazilian Capoeira is an exciting mixture of martial arts, dance, acrobatics and music.
GIAG Surfing
10th March 10am - 5:30pm
Cayton Bay, Scarborough
Fancy surfing? Come along and learn!
Backgammon Tournament
10th March noon - 3pm
LUU Room 4
Backgammon Tournament hosted by the Turkish Society.
Leeds Skydivers **Jump Up, Jump Up and Get Down**
10th March 7pm - 9pm
Library Pub
Come along and party with Leeds Skydivers!
RAG Skydive
11th March 9am - 5pm
Hilbaldstow Airfield, North Lincolnshire
Do you have the nerve to throw yourself out of an aeroplane at 15,000 ft?
The Basic Fundamentals of Golf
11th March 1pm - 3pm
Come and try your hand at golf.
Squash & Racketball
11th March 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Gryphon Sports Centre
Come and try your hand at squash and racketball!
Psychedelics: A Drug Awareness Workshop
12th March 6pm - 7pm
LUU Room 4
Want to know more about psychedelic drugs, their effects and the risks involved?
GIAG Bhangra
12th March 6:30pm - 8pm
LUU Room 6
Have you had the urge to bust out some Bhangra?
A cappella!
13th March 4pm - 5pm
Learn how to mimic instruments with your voice, vocal percussion and more!
Korfball
15th March 7pm - 8pm
The Edge Sports Hall 1B
Try a new sport!
What the Choc is Easter?
16th March 10am - 3pm
LUU Foyer
A chance to win prizes in the lucky dip and prize draw!
Trip to Bath
17th March 8:15am - 8pm
Meet at Parkinson steps
Explore the sights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site including Roman Baths and Jane Austen Centre.
RAG Everest Base Camp Project
17th March 9am - 14th April 5pm
Everest Base Camp, Nepal
A chance to trek the highest mountain on the planet, witness breath-taking sights, and have your breath taken away once again by the genuine friendliness and hospitality of the sherpas and villagers – in one of the poorest countries on earth.
RAG Jailbreak Hitch
17th March 9am - 18th March 9pm
Leeds to as far as you can get!
You have 36 hours. How far from Leeds do you think you could get?
Family Trip to Ponderosa
17th March 10am - 4pm
Meet at Parkinson steps.
Join Student Parents Society on a trip to Ponderosa farm.
SingSoc Does Paintball
18th March 8am - 5pm
Meet at Parkinson Steps
Join SingSoc for a fab day of paintballing!
RAG Bike to Berlin
19th March 9am - 26th March 5pm
Leeds to Berlin
Bike to Berlin premiered in 2010 with 37 cyclists tackling the 550 mile route over 8 days to reach Berlin by pedal power alone.
RAG Hitchhike to Morocco
19th March 9am - 2nd April 7pm
Leeds to Morocco
Ever fancied a bit-part in Arabian Nights?
RAG Tour to France
19th March 9am - 27th March 5pm
Leeds to Paris
Tour to France – where you’ll learn to love Vaseline and eat more than you would imagine possible.
RAG Three Peaks Challenge
13th April 9am - 15th April 5pm
Western Scotland, the Lake District and North Wales...all in 24 hours!
Conquer the three biggest mountains in Britain: Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowdon, all in 24 hours!
RAG Three Peaks Challenge
5th May 9am - 7th May 5pm
Western Scotland, the Lake District and North Wales...all in 24 hours!
Conquer the three biggest mountains in Britain: Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowdon, all in 24 hours!
RAG Kili Climb
8th June 9am - 18th June 5pm
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa
Challenge yourself to the experience of a lifetime and climb Mt Kilimanjaro – the world’s highest freestanding mountain at a breathtaking 5,895m high.
RAG Thailand Project Group 1
11th June 9am - 31st July midnight
Thailand
If you really want to make a difference to someone’s life, to immerse yourself in another culture, and are craving the opportunity to explore South East Asia, then look no further, this is definitely the project for you!
RAG Uganda Project Month One
23rd June 9am - 21st July 5pm
Uganda, East Africa
Now in its 9th year, the Uganda project continues to be a unique life-changing experience for every volunteer and the local communities.
RAG Honduras Project
30th June 9am - 31st July 5pm
Honduras
The Honduras project is RAG’s brand spanking new sports project! Spend a month working with the charity Football Action whose main aim is to encourage children into education through the universal language of football.
RAG Croatia Race to Soundwave Hitch
1st July 9am - 23rd July 7pm
Across Europe
Love Music? Love Festivals? Love Adventure? Then take part in the ultimate summer experience!
RAG Kili Climb
4th July 9am - 14th July 5pm
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa
Challenge yourself to the experience of a lifetime and climb Mt Kilimanjaro – the world’s highest freestanding mountain at a breathtaking 5,895m high.
RAG Thailand Project Group 2
16th July 9am - 31st August 5pm
Thailand
If you really want to make a difference to someone’s life, to immerse yourself in another culture, and are craving the opportunity to explore South East Asia, then look no further, this is definitely the project for you!
RAG Uganda Project Month Two
21st July 9am - 8th August 5pm
Uganda, East Africa
Now in its 9th year, the Uganda project continues to be a unique life-changing experience for every volunteer and the local communities.
RAG Kili Climb
22nd August 9am - 1st September 5pm
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa
Challenge yourself to the experience of a lifetime and climb Mt Kilimanjaro – the world’s highest freestanding mountain at a breathtaking 5,895m high.

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