Anglia Ruskin University Christmas guide 2017 Cambridge campus

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Anglia Ruskin University Christmas guide 2017 Cambridge campus What s inside University services 1 University library services Food outlets Postal service on campus National postal service

1 Anglia Ruskin University Christmas guide 2017 Cambridge campus What s inside University services 1 University library services Food outlets Postal service on campus National postal service Supermarkets and convenience stores..2 Shopping..3 Food and drink 4 Things to do.5 Christmas church services 6 Other services.7 Taxis, trains and buses Medical services Christmas in the UK 8 Emergency contacts.9

2 University Services The University will be closed from 1pm on Friday 22 December 2017 until Tuesday 2 January 2018, with the exception of the Library and Security Services and some of our food outlets. University library services Date Library Open Help Desk Open Sat 23 Tues 26 Dec CLOSED CLOSED Wed 27 Sat 30 Dec 10:00-24:00 CLOSED Sun 31 Dec 10:00-18:00 CLOSED Mon 01 Dec CLOSED CLOSED For more information, please visit the library website. Food outlets Location 18 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 1 Jan Jan -31 Jan 2018 Helmore Costa Coffee Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED CLOSED Monday: CLOSED Tuesday-Friday: 8am 5pm Helmore Restaurant Monday-Friday: 8am-3pm Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED CLOSED Monday: CLOSED Tuesday-Friday: 8am 3pm The Street Café (LAB) CLOSED Not staffed, full hot and cold food vending available 24 hours a day, Monday-Sunday Monday: CLOSED Not staffed, full hot and cold food vending available 24 hours a day, Tuesday-Sunday Coslett Cafe CLOSED CLOSED Monday: CLOSED Tuesday-Friday: 10am-2pm (No hot food) Young Street Monday-Friday: 8am-3:30pm Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED CLOSED Monday: CLOSED Tuesday-Friday: 8am-3:30pm Compass House CLOSED CLOSED Monday: CLOSED Tuesday-Friday: 8am-3:30pm Visit the website for full opening hours and details. Postal services on campus Post room will be closing at 1pm on 22 December and will remain closed until 7am 2 January No post will be delivered to Peter Taylor House or Swinhoe during this period. National postal service Date Saturday 23December Sunday 24 Tuesday 26 December Wednesday 28 Friday 30 December Saturday 30 December Sunday 31 December Monday 1January Tuesday 2 January Wednesday 3 January Postal Service Normal deliveries; 'Saturday style' collections No deliveries or collections Normal deliveries and collections Normal deliveries; 'Saturday style' collections No deliveries or collections No deliveries or collections Normal deliveries and collections (Except in Scotland) Normal deliveries and collections in all areas

3 Supermarkets and convenience stores Asda Beehive Centre, Coldhams Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3ER Telephone: Christmas Eve 24th: 9am - 4pm. Christmas Day 25th: Closed. Boxing Day 26th: 9am - 9pm. New Years Eve 31st: 10am - 4pm. New Years Day 1st January: 10am-6pm. Tesco Express 172 East Road Cambridge, CB1 1BG. Telephone: Christmas Eve 24th: 6am - 10pm. Christmas Day 25th: Closed. Boxing Day 26th: 8am - 10pm. New Year's Eve 31st: 6am - 10pm. New Year's Day: 8am - 10pm. Sainsbury s 78/80 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AS Telephone: Christmas Eve 24th: 7am - 7pm. Christmas Day 25th: Closed. Boxing day 26th: 9am - 9pm. New Years Eve 31st: 7am - 7pm. New Year's Day 1st January: 9am - 7pm. The Cooperative The Co-operative Food, 177 Mill Road. Cambridge, CB1 3AN Telephone: Christmas Eve 24th: 11am - 5pm. Christmas Day: Closed. Boxing Day 26th: 8am - 8pm. New Year's Eve 31st: 11am - 5pm. New Year's Day 1st January: 8am - 8pm. Tesco Cheddars Lane, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HE Telephone: Christmas Eve 24th: 11am - 5pm. Christmas Day 25th: Closed. Boxing Day 26th: 9am - 6pm. New Year's Eve 31st: 11am - 7pm. New Year's Day 1st January: 9am - 6pm. Nip-In Convenience Store 30 Mill Road Cambridge, CB1 2AD Telephone: Christmas Eve 24th: 8am - 11pm. Christmas Day 25th: Closed. Boxing day and New Year's Eve: 8am - 11pm New Year s Day 1st January: 10am - 10pm Shoppi ng The Grafton Centre The Grafton Centre, Cambridge, CB1 1PS Open every day except Christmas Day Open on New Year s Day 10am to 5pm Visit the website for opening hours. Beehive Centre Beehive Centre Cambridge CB1 3ET Telephone: Please visit the website for details about individual store opening times Grand Arcade Shopping Centre Grand Arcade, St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BJ Open every day except Christmas Day and New Year s Day. Open on Boxing Day from 10am to 5pm. Visit the website for more store details.

4 Food and drink Over the Christmas period many restaurants in Cambridge serve festive menus and will publish details of these, as well as special offers and Christmas opening hours, online or in store. Below are just a few places that can be found close to the University campus. Please check opening times before setting out, many will be closed Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (26 Dec) and New Year s Day (1 January). The Burleigh Arms Newmarket road, Cambridge,CB5 8EG Traditional British pub serving real ales and pub foods. Also running a special Christmas menu book in advance by phoning or visiting the pub. Visit the website to view their menu. The Duke Cambridge 176 East Road Cambridge, CB1 1BG British pub chain serving meal and drink offers throughout the year. Open on Christmas Day with set menu, please visit the website to book and to view their festive menus. The Tram Depot 2-6 The Tram Yard, Dover St, Cambridge, CB1 1DY British pub serving pizzas, burgers and other pub classics. Popular with ARU students! Open until 11pm every day but closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year s Day Please visit the pub for more details. Regal Wetherspoon, Cambridge St Andrews Street Cambridge, CB2 3AR British pub chain serving meal and drink offers throughout the year. Menu for Christmas dinner and festive snacks available online. Please visit the website for more details. Revolution Bars Cambridge 3-8 Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3DB Chain bar serving a selection of festive themed drinks, cocktails and food offers. Please visit the website and book your table to avoid disappointment. The Snug 170 East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1DB Local bar-restaurant offering a variety of food and drink offers. Also running Christmas set menus. Please visit the website for details. Bella Italia 46 Grafton Centre, Cambridge CB1 1PS Italian chain restaurant serving pizza and pasta dishes. Choice of four festive menus available over Christmas period. Please visit the website to view menus and to book. Rocker s Steak House 52 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2AS American themed steak and burger restaurant. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Book in advance for Christmas set menu. Please visit the website for more details. Fancy a night in? Dominoes Pizza Cambridge 27 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1NW Telephone: Visit the website or call to order. Pizza Hut Cambridge 21 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AB Telephone: Visit the website or call to order. You can order food to be delivered to your door from local takeaways and restaurants. Take a look at: Deliveroo Just Eat Pay online or by cash on delivery.

5 Things to do If you re staying in Cambridge over the Christmas period you ll find there are plenty of things for you to do Cambridge Leisure Park Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7DY Home of The Light Cinema, Tenpin Bowling, Cambridge Junction and various restaurant chains including Nandos, Chiquitos and Five Guys. For more details and individual opening times please visit the website. Vue Cinema Cambridge The Grafton Centre, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PS Closed on Christmas Day Please visit the website for more details. Parker s Piece North Pole 17 November to 8 January (Closed on Christmas Day) Visit Pa rker s Piece North Pole for a magical Christmas adventure! Enjoy fairground rides, festive foods, an under cover Alpine bar and a beautif ul outside ice skating rink. Entry to the North Pole is free. Tickets for ice skating can be purchased online, please visit: Thursday Night Presents...Live! (The Academy) 14 December: From 8pm every Thursday, 3 Advance/ 4 on the door Come and watch the very best of student, local and touring talent live on The Academy stage. Advent Carols at Great St. Mary's Church, 6.30 pm Sunday 17 December (Great St Mary's Church, Senate House Hill, CB2 3PQ) 17 December: Concert starts 7pm, Tickets 20/25 Join the church for beautiful Advent carol service by candle-light on Sunday 17 December at 6.30 pm, with music and readings as they celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas. Prop Box (Revolution, 3-8 Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DB) 17 December: Doors open at 10pm 4am, 4/5 2 DJs, 4 floors of partying and a whole load of prop giveaways. The biggest way to start the weekend. Valid age ID required no under 18s. Aladdin (Mumford Theatre) December: Various Times, 8 Packed solid with comedy, excitement and adventure, this year's pantomime at the Mumford Theatre is Aladdin. Be prepared for some good old fashioned fun! For more information and details of other events taking place across the city visit the Cambridge tourist website:

Christmas Church Services Carols by Candlelight (Great St Mary s Church, The University Church, Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ) 18 December: Service starts at 6:30pm Emmanuel United Reform

Festival of the Nine Lessons and Carols (King s College Chapel, King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST) 24 December: Service starts at 3pm The popular Festival was introduced in 1918 to bring a more

Admission to the service is free but to be in with a chance of getting access you will need to be in the queue before 9am (some people start queuing the night before!).

6 Christmas Church Services Carols by Candlelight (Great St Mary s Church, The University Church, Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ) 18 December: Service starts at 6:30pm Emmanuel United Reform Church (72 Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RR) 13th December: Service starts at 7 pm A special service celebrating the origins of Christmas and the Nativity story. Festival of the Nine Lessons and Carols (King s College Chapel, King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST) 24 December: Service starts at 3pm The popular Festival was introduced in 1918 to bring a more imaginative approach to worship and is broadcast to millions of people around the world. Admission to the service is free but to be in with a chance of getting access you will need to be in the queue before 9am (some people start queuing the night before!). You can also listen to the service live on BBC Radio 4. Christingle Service (Christ Church, Christchurch St, Cambridge CB1 1HT) 24 December: Service starts at 4pm Experience a traditional Christingles service involving hymns, prayers and readings, as well as creating and lighting of the Christingle an orange decorated with red ribbon, sweets and a candle. Christmas Day services will be held at most Churches on the 25 December.

7 Other Services Taxis A1 Cabco Services Telephone: or Please visit the website for more details. Panther Taxis Telephone: Please visit the website for more details. Trains No trains will be running on Christmas Day (25 December) and there will be very limited services on Boxing Day (26 December). You can check when the trains are running for your particular journey on the following websites: Buses No buses will be running on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year s Day For more details and to check services on other days over the Christmas period please visit Stagecoach s website. Medical Services The Anglia Ruskin Medical Centre will be closed over the festive period. If you are a registered patient at the Medical Centre and need to see a doctor please visit: Red House Surgery 96 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1ER Telephone: Open Monday to Friday, closed Christmas Day & New Year s Day Please visit the website for more information. NHS 111 Helpline You can call 111 when in need of medical help fast, but it isn t a 999 emergency. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and calls from landlines and mobile phones are free. For more information about this service please visit the NHS website. Addenbrookes Hospital (Accident & Emergency) Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road Cambridge, CB2 0QQ For serious accidents, emergencies and life threatening conditions only. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Please visit the website for more information.

Below are some other Christmas traditions that are enjoyed, many dating back hundreds of years The Christmas tree In the UK the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree was made popular by Prince

8 Christmas in the UK Christmas is an annual holiday celebrated on the 25 December by Christians around the world. It is also celebrated as a non-religious holiday by many people who enjoy family parties, gift sharing and large festive meals. Below are some other Christmas traditions that are enjoyed, many dating back hundreds of years The Christmas tree In the UK the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree was made popular by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, who bought a tree for Windsor Castle in Today they still appear in British homes and are decorated with lights, tinsel and hanging ornaments. Possibly the most famous tree in Britain is the one put up in Trafalgar Square in London, why not go and visit it? Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe Holly, Ivy and other greenery like Mistletoe was originally used in pre-christian times to help celebrate the Winter Solstice Festival, it was also believed to help ward off evil spirits. Nowadays the greenery is used in Christmas displays and decorations as they have eye catching green leaves and bright red berries. Victorian Britain started the tradition of getting a kiss from someone standing underneath a piece of Mistletoe and many British homes still hang Mistletoe over doorways and hug and kiss people under it to welcome them in to their homes. Christmas crackers Invented in London by a confectioner known as Tom Smith, a Christmas cracker is a cardboard tube, wrapped in brightly coloured paper and twisted at both ends. There is a banger inside the cracker which makes a loud noise when the cracker is pulled apart by two people. Inside the cracker you ll normally find a paper crown, a joke (often very cheesy!) and a small gift. When setting the table for Christmas dinner, a cracker is normally placed on, or next to, each plate to be pulled during the meal. Christmas cards & presents A long standing tradition of the Christmas holiday is to show goodwill. Sending cards and presents to friends and family near and far shows that you remember and care about them. Presents are traditionally opened on Christmas Day (25 December) in Britain but many European countries celebrate with present opening on Christmas Eve (24 December).

Santa Claus/Father Christmas/ St. Nicholas There are several myths, stories and legends from around the world that reference a Father Christmas type figure.

9 Santa Claus/Father Christmas/ St. Nicholas There are several myths, stories and legends from around the world that reference a Father Christmas type figure. These days he is normally thought to be a cheery old bearded man dressed in red, who delivers presents on Christmas Eve with the help of a flying sleigh pulled by magical reindeer! Festive Food Christmas it a time for friends and family to come together. Very few people work on Christmas Day and many also have Boxing Day (26 December) off work as well so it s a great time to come together for a catch up and a sociable meal. A traditional Christmas Day meal normally includes a roast meat like turkey, chicken or goose. This is then served with a variety of trimmings including stuffing balls, roasted or boiled vegetables (especially Brussels sprouts!), roast potatoes, Pigs in Blankets (sausages wrapped in bacon), gravy and a savoury sauce like cranberry or bread sauce. After the main course, Christmas pudding is often served. This is a traditional dessert made with alcohol soaked dried fruits, spices and dark sugar. Another tradition is to set the pudding on fire using brandy or rum when served. It is normally eaten with custard, cream or ice cream. Other desserts, normally served with a smaller meal in the evening (normally called a Christmas tea), include trifle or mince pies - a traditional pastry pie stuffed with a sweet dried fruit filling. As a special treat, a warm drink of mulled wine, cider or hot apple juice, or even a glass of sparkling wine, is served with meals.

The University and the Residential Service will be closed from 1pm on 22 December until Tuesday the 2 January 2018.

10 The University and the Residential Service will be closed from 1pm on 22 December until Tuesday the 2 January The Help guides and information posters in your kitchen have lots of information that might help you with smaller issues, but please get in touch with your Residential Assistant if you are not sure what to do or if there s an emergency. In case of emergency: If in University accommodation call your Resident Assistant in an emergency. Peter Taylor House Swinhoe House Anastasia House Collier House Contact Security on campus on The Residential Service wishes you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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