DeStresstival
Welcome to DeStresstival, a FREE cross-campus festival for University of Warwick students. Hosted by the Active Wellbeing team at the University, the festival offers unique opportunities to relieve exam stress and boost your wellbeing, with events spanning four weeks.
DeStresstival provides the perfect environment for you and your friends to focus on mindfulness, relaxation, and de-stressing. We know how pressurised exams can be, so we’re helping you unwind and decompress through bespoke events such as yoga, t-shirt designing, Pilates, climbing and more. Take your mind off exams and do some de-stressing.
'DeStresstival' dates
Monday 12 May – Sunday 8 June 2025
'DeStresstival' location
Events
Take a look at the ‘DeStresstival’ schedule below and book your place on the events of interest. Hurry, places are limited!
Week 1
Monday 12 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Pilates Book Pilates |
11.00am - 12.00pm | Studio 3 & 4, Sports Hub |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Tennis Launch Event Book Tennis Launch EventLink opens in a new window |
1.00pm - 3.00pm | Tennis Centre (indoors) |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Pickleball Book PickleballLink opens in a new window |
9.00pm - 10.00pm | Sports Hub |
Tuesday 13 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Cardio Tennis Book Cardio TennisLink opens in a new window |
11.00am - 11.45am | Tennis Centre (Outdoors) |
Sensory Picnic Workshop Book Sensory Picnic WorkshopLink opens in a new window |
12.30pm - 1.30pm | Faculty of Arts Building |
Exam Anxiety Drop-in Book Exam Anxiety Drop-inLink opens in a new window |
4.00pm - 5.00pm | Wellbeing Reception, Senate House |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Yoga Book YogaLink opens in a new window |
6.15pm - 7.15pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Wednesday 14 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Ocean with David Attenborough Book Ocean with David Attenborough*Link opens in a new window 20 free tickets, first come first served. If you choose “under 26” ticket type and use code DESTRESS25 |
5.30pm screening | Cinema, Warwick Arts Centre |
Small Mammal Survey Book Small Mammal SurveyLink opens in a new window |
9.00am - 11.00am | Piazza as meet point |
Mini Tennis Book Mini TennisLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Entrance of Sports Hub |
Draw Your Feelings Book Draw Your FeelingsLink opens in a new window |
2.00pm - 4.00pm | Student Opportunity, Ground Floor, Senate House |
Body Balance Book Body BalanceLink opens in a new window |
5.00pm - 6.00pm | Studio 1, Sports Hub |
Thursday 15 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Mindful Walk Book Mindful WalkLink opens in a new window |
11.00am - 12.00pm | Meet Outside Senate House |
Tennis on the Piazza Book Tennis on the PiazzaLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm- 1.00pm | Piazza |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Exam Anxiety Drop-In Book Exam Anxiety Drop-InLink opens in a new window |
4.00pm- 5.00pm | Wellbeing Reception, Senate House |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Sound Bath Book Sound BathLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Helen Martin, Warwick Arts Centre |
Sound Bath Book Sound BathLink opens in a new window |
6.00pm - 7.00pm | Helen Martin, Warwick Arts Centre |
Macrame Wall & Plant Hangers Workshop Book Macrame WorkshopLink opens in a new window |
6.00pm - 8.00pm | Student Opportunity, Senate House |
Outdoor Screening on the Piazza Book Outdoor ScreeningLink opens in a new window |
7.00pm - 10.00pm | Piazza |
Zumba Book ZumbaLink opens in a new window |
7.00pm - 8.00pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Friday 16 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Pressure Prophecy Book Pressure ProphecyLink opens in a new window |
11.00am - 2.00pm | Kevin Gately, SUHQ |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Tennis Book TennisLink opens in a new window |
1.00pm - 2.00pm | Tennis Centre (Indoors) |
Boxercise Book BoxerciseLink opens in a new window |
3.00pm - 3.45pm | Studio 3 & 4, Sports Hub |
Saturday 17 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Wes Anderthon Book Wes AndethonLink opens in a new window Each event only £5 so £15 total for the triple-bill and quiz. No codes needed. |
2.00pm - Rushmore 4.15pm - The Grand Budapest Hotel 7.00pm - The Royal Tenenbaums |
Cinema, Warwick Arts Centre |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Pilates Book PilatesLink opens in a new window |
2.00pm - 3.00pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Sunday 18 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Zumba Book ZumbaLink opens in a new window |
10.00am - 11.00am | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
8.00pm - 9.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
8.00pm - 9.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Week 2
Monday 19 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Pilates Book PilatesLink opens in a new window |
11.00am - 12.00pm | Studio 3 & 4, Sports Hub |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Happy Rock Painting Book Happy Rock PaintingLink opens in a new window |
5.30pm - 8.30pm | Student Opportunity, Senate House |
Pickleball Book PickleballLink opens in a new window |
9.00pm - 10.00pm | Sports Hub |
Tuesday 20 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Cardio Tennis Book Cardio TennisLink opens in a new window |
11.00am - 11.45am | Tennis Centre (Outdoors) |
Exam Anxiety Drop-In Book Exam Anxiety Drop-InLink opens in a new window |
4.00pm - 5.00pm | Wellbeing Reception, Senate House |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Yoga Book YogaLink opens in a new window |
6.15pm - 7.15pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Wednesday 21 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Beginner's Introduction Gym Workshop Book Beginner's Introduction Gym WorkshopLink opens in a new window |
11.30am - 12.15pm | Gym, Sports Hub |
Warwick Wombles Litter Pick Book Litter PickLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Piazza as meet point |
Mini Tennis Book Mini TennisLink opens in a new window |
1.00pm - 2.00pm | Entrance of Sports Hub |
Draw Your Feelings Book Draw Your FeelingsLink opens in a new window |
2.00pm - 4.00pm | Student Opportunity, Ground Floor, Senate House |
Body Balance Book Body BalanceLink opens in a new window |
5.00pm - 6.00pm | Studio 1, Sports Hub |
Thursday 22 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Tennis on the Piazza Book Tennis on the PiazzaLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Piazza |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Mind - Mental Health Support Pop Up Drop-In |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Sports Hub |
Petting Zoo Book Petting ZooLink opens in a new window |
3.00pm - 5.00pm | Residential Community Hub, Red Square |
Sensory Circuit Book Sensory CircuitLink opens in a new window |
3.00pm - 4.00pm | Meet Outside Senate House |
ADHD Peer Support Group Book ADHD Peer Support GroupLink opens in a new window |
3.00pm - 4.00pm | Outside Senate House |
Exam Anxiety Drop-In Book Exam Anxiety Drop-InLink opens in a new window |
4.00pm - 5.00pm | Wellbeing Reception, Senate House |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Zumba Book ZumbaLink opens in a new window |
7.00pm - 8.00pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Friday 23 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Pressure Drop Book Pressure DropLink opens in a new window |
11.00am - 2.00pm | Copper Rooms 2, Warwick SU |
Tennis Book T-Shirt DesigningLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Tennis Centre (Indoors) |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Boxercise Book BoxerciseLink opens in a new window |
3.00pm - 3.45pm | Studio 3 & 4, Sports Hub |
Saturday 24 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Pilates Book PilatesLink opens in a new window |
2.00pm - 3.00pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Sunday 25 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Zumba Book ZumbaLink opens in a new window |
10.00am - 11.00am | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Mindfulness Movement Mindfulness MovementLink opens in a new window |
12.30pm - 1.30pm | Helen Martin, Warwick Arts Centre |
Mindfulness Movement Mindfulness MovementLink opens in a new window |
2.00pm - 3.00pm | Helen Martin, Warwick Arts Centre |
Dr Julie Smith - In Conversation Book Dr Julie Smith TalkLink opens in a new window |
5.00pm | Butterworth Hall, Arts Centre |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
8.00pm - 9.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
8.00pm - 9.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Week 3
Monday 26 May (Bank Holiday)
No available events
Tuesday 27 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Cardio Tennis Book Cardio TennisLink opens in a new window |
11.00am - 11.45am | Tennis Centre (Outdoors) |
Tea & Talk Book Tea & TalkLink opens in a new window |
1.00pm - 2.00pm | Wellbeing Reception, Senate House |
Exam Anxiety Drop-In Book Exam Anxiety Drop-InLink opens in a new window |
4.00pm - 5.00pm | Wellbeing Reception, Senate House |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Yoga Book YogaLink opens in a new window |
6.15pm - 7.15pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Wednesday 28 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Draw Your Feelings Book Draw Your FeelingsLink opens in a new window |
2.00pm - 4.00pm | Student Opportunity, Ground Floor, Senate House |
Moth Survey Book Moth SurveyLink opens in a new window |
9.00am - 11.00am | Start point of Piazza |
Body Balance Book Body BalanceLink opens in a new window |
5.00pm - 6.00pm | Studio 1, Sports Hub |
Thursday 29 May
Activity | Time | Location |
---|---|---|
Tennis on the Piazza Book Tennis on the PiazzaLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Piazza |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Beginner's Introduction Gym Workshop Book Beginner's Introduction Gym WorkshopLink opens in a new window |
12.30pm - 1.15pm | Gym, Sports Hub |
Mindful Walk Book Mindful WalkLink opens in a new window |
3.00pm - 4.00pm | Meet Outside Senate House |
Exam Anxiety Drop-In Book Exam Anxiety Drop-InLink opens in a new window |
4.00pm - 5.00pm | Wellbeing Reception, Senate House |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Badge Making Workshop Drop-In |
6.00pm - 9.00pm | Student Opportunity, Senate House |
Zumba Book ZumbaLink opens in a new window |
7.00pm - 8.00pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Friday 30 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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Pressure Drop Book Pressure DropLink opens in a new window |
11.00am - 2.00pm | Kevin Gately, SUHQ |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
DeStresstival Tennis Book DeStresstival TennisLink opens in a new window |
1.00pm - 2.00pm | Tennis Centre |
Boxercise Book BoxerciseLink opens in a new window |
3.00pm - 3.45pm | Studio 3 & 4, Sports Hub |
Saturday 31 May
Activity | Time | Location |
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NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Pilates Book PilatesLink opens in a new window |
2.00pm - 3.00pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Tie Dye Tote Bags Book Tie Dye Tote BagsLink opens in a new window |
2.00pm - 5.00pm | Residential Community Hub - Red Square |
Sunday 1 June
Activity | Time | Location |
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Zumba Book ZumbaLink opens in a new window |
10.00am - 11.00am | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Tie Dye Tote Bags Book Tie Dye Tote BagsLink opens in a new window |
2.00pm - 5.00pm | Residential Community Hub - Red Square |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
8.00pm - 9.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
8.00pm - 9.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Week 4
Monday 2 June
Activity | Time | Location |
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Pickleball Book PickleballLink opens in a new window |
9.00pm - 10.00pm | Sports Hub |
Pilates Book PilatesLink opens in a new window |
11.00am - 12.00pm | Studio 3 & 4, Sports Hub |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Tuesday 3 June
Activity | Time | Location |
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Walk & Draw Book Walk & DrawLink opens in a new window |
1.00pm - 2.00pm | Meet outside Oculus |
Draw Your Feelings Book Draw Your FeelingsLink opens in a new window |
2.00pm - 4.00pm | Student Opportunity, Ground Floor, Senate House |
Exam Anxiety Drop-In Book Exam Anxiety Drop-InLink opens in a new window |
4.00pm - 5.00pm | Wellbeing Reception, Senate House |
Freestyle Body Awareness Yoga Movement Book Freestyle Body Awareness Yoga MovementLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Gallery Foyer, Warwick Arts Centre |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Yogic Craft Book Yogic CraftLink opens in a new window |
5.30pm - 6.30pm | Gallery Foyer, Warwick Arts Centre |
Yoga Book YogaLink opens in a new window |
6.15pm - 7.15pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Kirsty Gallagher - Your Cosmic Purpose Book Kirsty Gallagher TalkLink opens in a new window |
7.30pm | Theatre, Arts Center |
Cardio Tennis Book Cardio TennisLink opens in a new window |
11.00pm - 11.45pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Wednesday 4 June
Activity | Time | Location |
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Mind - Mental Health Support Pop Up Drop-In |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Sports Hub |
Energy Tour Book Energy TourLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Piazza as meet point |
Body Balance Book Body BalanceLink opens in a new window |
5.00pm - 6.00pm | Studio 1, Sports Hub |
Thursday 5 June
Activity | Time | Location |
---|---|---|
Sensory Circuit Book Sensory CircuitLink opens in a new window |
11.00am - 12.00pm | Meet Outside Senate House |
Tennis on the Piazza Book Tennis on the PiazzaLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Piazza |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
ADHD Peer Support Group Book ADHD Peer Support Group Link opens in a new window |
3.00pm - 4.00pm | Outside Senate House |
Exam Anxiety Drop-In Book Exam Anxiety Drop-In Link opens in a new window |
4.00pm - 5.00pm | Wellbeing Reception, Senate House |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
4.30pm - 5.30pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Plant Pot Painting & Planting Workshop Book Plant Pot Painting & Planting Workshop Link opens in a new window |
6.00pm - 8.00pm | Student Opportunity, Senate House |
Zumba Book ZumbaLink opens in a new window |
7.00pm - 8.00pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Friday 6 June
Activity | Time | Location |
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NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Boxercise Book BoxerciseLink opens in a new window |
3.00pm - 3.45pm | Studio 3 & 4, Sports Hub |
Saturday 7 June
Activity | Time | Location |
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NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
Pilates Book PilatesLink opens in a new window |
2.00pm - 3.00pm | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
Sunday 8 June
Activity | Time | Location |
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Zumba Book ZumbaLink opens in a new window |
10.00am - 11.00am | Studio 2, Sports Hub |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
12.00pm - 1.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
NEW Climbing Book NEW ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
8.00pm - 9.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |
EXIST Climbing Book EXIST ClimbingLink opens in a new window |
8.00pm - 9.00pm | Climbing centre, Sports Hub |