The Wellbeing Team wishes all students a wonderful winter break. For any student staying in Brighton for the break, we have compiled a list of events running for you to attend if you like.

Minimum service days

The minimum service days are inclusive of Monday 23 December until Wednesday 1 January (back on Tuesday 2 January), but please do note that staffing may be reduced until Monday 6 January as some staff members take this opportunity for annual leave.

Togetherall

Togetherall is a 24/7 digital platform offering anonymous peer support for mental health. It provides a safe, moderated space for users to share experiences, connect with others, and access self-help tools. It fosters resilience and wellbeing through community support and guided resources for personal growth.

Canvas

We suggest that you self-enrol onto the Student Wellbeing canvas site by clicking here. This contains links to support that you can access and will mean that you can always find this article.

Winter break schedule

5-22 DEC 

Brighton Winter Fayre: The all-new Brighton Winter Fayre at St Peter’s Square. Spanning over three festive weekends, this magical event offers something for everyone. 

6 DEC | 2-5pm 

ResLife’s Annual Inter-halls Basketball Tournament: Register here in advance or on the day and represent one of the accommodation areas in our annual inter halls basketball tournament at the Sports Centre. 

7-23 DEC 

Brighton Lights: Explore a light trail beyond the walled garden, through Stanmer’s famous orchard, and walk through the beautifully illuminated Palm House. 

Until 5 JAN

Royal Pavilion Ice Rink: Stunning, twinkly, romantic, child-friendly...and ice powered, Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is open now! 

EVERY WEDNESDAY EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY 

ResLife’s Connector Café: Drop in session will continue in Woodland 1 all through the break, come and see us for conversation, refreshments and fun activities!  

OPENS 7 DEC 

ResLife’s Winter Photography Bingo: Download a bingo card from @reslifesussex ’s Instagram bio and dm your photos to enter. 

10 DEC | 6-8pm 

ResLife’s Wreath making Workshop: Make your own fabric Christmas wreath, all materials supplied. Woodland 5. 

15 & 22 DEC | Starts 6pm 

Chaplaincy’s Catholic Mass: Refreshments served! Find us at the Meeting House chapel. 

17 DEC | 6-9pm 

ResLife’s Traditional Movie Night: Watch out for the @reslifesussex Instagram poll to help us choose a traditional festive film. Woodland 5. 

21 DEC 

Sussex's Burning of the Clocks Parade: Join students, staff and members of the public to welcome Sanctuary seeking students. More details to follow on @sussexunisee 

24 DEC | 6-9pm 

ResLife’s Alternate Christmas Movie Night: For people who understand the simple truth that yes – Die Hard is 100% a Christmas movie (Woodland 3) 

25 DEC | 11am 

Chaplaincy’s Christmas Day Catholic Mass: Refreshments served! Find us at the Meeting House chapel. 

25 DEC | 12-3pm 

Chaplaincy’s Christmas Celebrations: Join us for a fun time with board games & refreshments at the Meeting House Quiet room. 

26 DEC | 1-3pm 

ResLife’s Stanmer Walk: Take a boxing day walk around Stanmer park with your Residential Life Connectors. Dress for the weather! Meet at the Student Centre Atrium. 

2 JAN | 6-8pm 

ResLife’s 2024 Quiz Night: A look back on a year that can best be described as a ‘mixed bag’! Join us in the Student Centre for our 2024 quiz. Woodland 5. 

5 JAN | 6pm 

Chaplaincy’s Catholic Mass: Refreshments served! Find us at the Meeting House chapel. 

6 JAN | 11am-1pm 

ResLife’s Duvet Day: Bring your duvets and pillows down to Lullington Hub for a cosy film showing with the projector. 

9 JAN | 6-8pm 

ResLife’s 2024 Cards Night: We love a game of cards at Residential Life - poker, rummy, palace – come and play a round for fun. 

14 JAN | 1-3pm 

ResLife’s Kickabout in the park: Meet up with Residential Life Connectors for a casual game of football on the playing fields in Stanmer Park (next to the Sussex sign) 

16 JAN | 6-8pm 

ResLife’s Board Games Night: Drop in to the Student Centre (Woodland 5) for a board games night, choice of games and good company. 

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