Calendar
Welcome from your Events Officers
South College is a bustling place, with plenty of sports and society socials, balls, formals and more. If you’d like support in organising an event from the JCR, contact our events officers, Ralph and Louis, through their email - south.jcrevents@durham.ac.uk.
Below is the JCR’s Calendar, which lists some events on offer. Be sure to check out the JCR’s Instagram feed for further information.
Compass Charity Fashion Show Auditions
This is one of two opportunities to audition for our annual Compass Charity Fashion Show, that takes place in Easter Term. Compass is a fantastic opportunity to try something new, build your confidence, and raise money for a fantastic cause - St Cuthbert’s Hospice. All members are encouraged to apply.
ReFreshers Fair
Following our incredibly successful Freshers Fair at the beginning of Michaelmas Term, we are now doing a second ‘ReFreshers’ fair, open to all South College students, to show off our range of Sports and Societies that you can participate in as a member of the JCR. Note, we have ratified many societies over the past few months, so even for our returning students, there will be new opportunities for you to engage with.
Music Mondays
Join South College Music Society for their fortnightly Music Mondays. Come along to play keyboard, guitar, sing, or even just enjoy the range of musical talent we have here at South.
JCR Parliament
Our Epiphany JCR’s public meetings (‘Parliaments’) will be on the 21st January, 4th and 18th February, and 4th and 18th of March. These Parliaments will be dedicated to electing the 25/26 Executive Committee, and this Parliament will be to elect the new JCR President for the next academic year.
Table Tennis Training
For this hour, the table in The Nest is reserved for the South College Table Tennis Club. Please ensure it is left free for members to use.
An Evening with the Presidential Candidates
This will be a fantastic opportunity to get to know the candidates for JCR President 24/25. Whether you’d like to hear them sing karaoke, or hear them answer important questions like their favourite song, this should be a really fun evening. All candidates for JCR President will be strongly encouraged to attend this event.
Cue Sports Training
South College Cue Sports Club will be using both pool tables to train during this period. Please give them priority for usage.
Lynn Preston Pub Quiz
Join us in the Nest at 8pm for a fun pub quiz with our Assistant Principal Lynn Preston. Make sure you and your team brush up on your general knowledge and trivia! Winners will have the opportunity to spin the Prize Wheel, including Epiphany Ball Tickets, Formal Tickets, college merchandise, and more!
JCR President 24/25 Election Result Announcement
Please do head down to The Nest for the announcement of the election result from JCR Chair Oliver Cunnell.
Jazz and Whiskey Burns Night Celebration
With Scotch Whiskey-based cocktails, a live ceilidh dance from South College Dance Society, and live Jazz music, head down to The Nest to celebrate Burns Night!
Table Tennis Training
For this hour, the table in The Nest is reserved for the South College Table Tennis Club. Please ensure it is left free for members to use.
Lunar New Year Party
Head down to The Nest to celebrate the Lunar New Year with our International Officer Clem Charles. Check out the @southcollegeinternational Instagram for more details.
Cue Sports Training
South College Cue Sports Club will be using both pool tables to train during this period. Please give them priority for usage.
Boiler Room in The Nest
Do not miss this opportunity to see The Nest transformed into a boiler room, with fantastic guest DJs and even better music.
Ireland vs England 6 Nations Watch Party
Head down to The Nest to watch Ireland vs England in the 6 Nations.
Music Mondays
Join South College Music Society for their fortnightly Music Mondays. Come along to play keyboard, guitar, sing, or even just enjoy the range of musical talent we have here at South.
JCR Parliament
Our Epiphany JCR’s public meetings (‘Parliaments’) will be on the 21st January, 4th and 18th February, and 4th and 18th of March. In this Parliament, we will be electing the JCR Vice-President, Chair, and Treasurer for 2025/26.
Table Tennis Training
For this hour, the table in The Nest is reserved for the South College Table Tennis Club. Please ensure it is left free for members to use.
Compass Charity Fashion Show Launch Party
This is the official launch party for our annual Compass Charity Fashion Show, that takes place in Easter Term. Compass is a fantastic opportunity to try something new, build your confidence, and raise money for a fantastic cause - St Cuthbert’s Hospice. Head down to meet the models and show your support.
Cue Sports Training
South College Cue Sports Club will be using both pool tables to train during this period. Please give them priority for usage.
Pub Quiz
Join us in the Nest at 8pm for a fun pub quiz. Make sure you and your team brush up on your general knowledge and trivia! Winners will have the opportunity to spin the Prize Wheel, including Epiphany Ball Tickets, Formal Tickets, college merchandise, and more!
France vs England 6 Nations Watch Party
Head down to The Nest to watch France vs England in the 6 Nations.
Performing Arts Showcase
Presented by South College Dance Society, Oswald’s Players Theatre Company, South College Music Society, and Comets Cheer
Table Tennis Training
For this hour, the table in The Nest is reserved for the South College Table Tennis Club. Please ensure it is left free for members to use.
Take Me Out: South Edition
Come down to the Nest for South’s spin on a British classic. There may be no Paddy McGuinness but there will be pints of Guinness. You may not end up on the Isle of Fernando, but I’m sure we can arrange a romantic walk around Van Mildert pond ;)
Cue Sports Training
South College Cue Sports Club will be using both pool tables to train during this period. Please give them priority for usage.
Valentine’s Formal
Formals at South take place in the Hub, and are an opportunity for Southies and guests to enjoy a 2-3 course dinner and hear speeches from special visitors. The Valentine’s formal celebrates love between partners, friends, family and college mates.
Formals in South will also see student bands playing in the Nest following the formal.
Music Mondays
Join South College Music Society for their fortnightly Music Mondays. Come along to play keyboard, guitar, sing, or even just enjoy the range of musical talent we have here at South.
JCR Parliament
Our Epiphany JCR’s public meetings (‘Parliaments’) will be on the 21st January, 4th and 18th February, and 4th and 18th of March. At this Parliament, we will be electing the SWO A, Events Officer A, Winter Ball Chair, Head Frep, and Sports Officer for 2025/26.
Table Tennis Training
For this hour, the table in The Nest is reserved for the South College Table Tennis Club. Please ensure it is left free for members to use.
Cue Sports Training
South College Cue Sports Club will be using both pool tables to train during this period. Please give them priority for usage.
Pub Quiz
Join us in the Nest at 8pm for a fun pub quiz. Make sure you and your team brush up on your general knowledge and trivia! Winners will have the opportunity to spin the Prize Wheel, including Epiphany Ball Tickets, Formal Tickets, college merchandise, and more!
Scotland vs England 6 Nations Watch Party
Head down to The Nest to watch Scotland vs England in the 6 Nations.
Man City vs Liverpool Premier League Match
Head down to The Nest to watch this massive fixture between Man City and Liverpool. 1630 KO
Table Tennis Training
For this hour, the table in The Nest is reserved for the South College Table Tennis Club. Please ensure it is left free for members to use.
Cue Sports Training
South College Cue Sports Club will be using both pool tables to train during this period. Please give them priority for usage.
Epiphany Ball
Join us for the South College Epiphany Ball of 2024/25. This will be our first ever in-college Ball, and our first ever dedicated Epiphany Ball, with a masquerade theme.
Music Mondays
Join South College Music Society for their fortnightly Music Mondays. Come along to play keyboard, guitar, sing, or even just enjoy the range of musical talent we have here at South.
JCR Parliament
Our Epiphany JCR’s public meetings (‘Parliaments’) will be on the 21st January, 4th and 18th February, and 4th and 18th of March. At this Parliament, we will be electing the SWO B, Events Officer B, International Officer, Communications, and Societies Officer for 2025/26.
Table Tennis Training
For this hour, the table in The Nest is reserved for the South College Table Tennis Club. Please ensure it is left free for members to use.
Cue Sports Training
South College Cue Sports Club will be using both pool tables to train during this period. Please give them priority for usage.
March Formal
Formals at South take place in the Hub, and are an opportunity for Southies and guests to enjoy a 2-3 course dinner and hear speeches from special visitors.
Formals in South will also see student bands playing in the Nest following the formal.
Table Tennis Training
For this hour, the table in The Nest is reserved for the South College Table Tennis Club. Please ensure it is left free for members to use.
Cue Sports Training
South College Cue Sports Club will be using both pool tables to train during this period. Please give them priority for usage.
Pub Quiz
Join us in the Nest at 8pm for a fun pub quiz. Make sure you and your team brush up on your general knowledge and trivia! Winners will have the opportunity to spin the Prize Wheel, including Epiphany Ball Tickets, Formal Tickets, college merchandise, and more!
Music Mondays
Join South College Music Society for their fortnightly Music Mondays. Come along to play keyboard, guitar, sing, or even just enjoy the range of musical talent we have here at South.
JCR Parliament
Our Epiphany JCR’s public meetings (‘Parliaments’) will be on the 21st January, 4th and 18th February, and 4th and 18th of March. At this Parliament, we will be electing the Environments, Technical, Bar Steward, Gym Manager, and Charities & Outreach Officer for 2025/26.
Table Tennis Training
For this hour, the table in The Nest is reserved for the South College Table Tennis Club. Please ensure it is left free for members to use.
Cue Sports Training
South College Cue Sports Club will be using both pool tables to train during this period. Please give them priority for usage.
May Formal
Formals at South take place in the Hub, and are an opportunity for Southies and guests to enjoy a 2-3 course dinner and hear speeches from special visitors.
Formals in South will also see student bands playing in the Nest following the formal.
Summer Ball
Join us for the South College Summer Ball of 2024/25 at Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel. More details to follow…
Owl Society Dinner
Formals at South take place in the Hub, and are an opportunity for Southies and guests to enjoy a 2-3 course dinner and hear speeches from special visitors.
Formals in South will also see student bands playing in the Nest following the formal.
Compass Charity Fashion Show Auditions
This is one of two opportunities to audition for our annual Compass Charity Fashion Show, that takes place in Easter Term. Compass is a fantastic opportunity to try something new, build your confidence, and raise money for a fantastic cause - St Cuthbert’s Hospice. All members are encouraged to apply.
Cue Sports Training
South College Cue Sports Club will be using both pool tables to train during this period. Please give them priority for usage.
New Years Party
Join us for our first big event of the year, celebrating the New Year in South style. With sparklers, DJs, and a black and gold dress code, this should be a lovely opportunity to reunite with Southies after the Christmas break.
Table Tennis Training
For this hour, the table in The Nest is reserved for the South College Table Tennis Club. Please ensure it is left free for members to use.
Pub Quiz
Join us for the final quiz of Michaelmas term, which is likely to be the biggest one yet! We have Lee ‘The Warden’ Worden hosting his big quiz of the year. We’re sure many Southies will tell you Lee’s quizzes are always enjoyable. Come down to the nest for your chance to win the final Prize Wheel spin of the year.
JCR Parliament
‘Parliaments’ are the JCR’s public meetings. Be sure to check our social media feeds for information about agenda, and make sure to raise any issues you’d like discussed with the JCR chair before the meeting.
Band Night: Doorsteps
After the formal, be sure to make your way down to the Nest, where we will be joined by Doorsteps for an hour. It’ll be a great chance to socialise and listen to some good music.
Christmas Formal
Formals at South take place in the Hub, and are an opportunity for Southies and guests to enjoy a 2-3 course dinner and hear speeches from special visitors. The Christmas Formal, of course, will have a traditional roast Christmas dinner.
Formals in South will also see student bands playing in the Nest following the formal.
Ornament Decoration in the Nest
Get ready to make some festive crafts in the Nest. Gingerbread may be included!
South Come Dancing
South Come Dancing, hosted by South College Dance Society, will showcase the talented dancing skills of South members in aid of Movember. Join to see South ‘celebrities’ compete with the ‘professionals’, and keep an eye on their socials page for how you can get involved. Times TBC.
@south_comedancing
Movember Social
The Movember Social is in aid of men’s mental and physical health charities. Last year’s Movember social was especially popular, and featured mullet shavings, live music and more charity challenges.
Movember Karaoke
Get on your singing voices as we musically commemorate Movember in the Nest!
Winter Ball
South College hosts two seasonal balls in the Summer and Winter, which celebrate the beginning and the end of the academic year. Our 2024 Winter Ball, which will take place at Beamish Hall on the 25th of November, will have a theme (TBC), dinner provided and stunning entertainment, including live music and more. Tickets are cheaper for JCR-Levy payers, and there are also ents-only (dinner excluded) tickets available. Non-college guests are more than welcome to attend.
Open Mic Night (Du Stand Up Soc)
Come along to our Open Mic Night, in collaboration with DU Stand Up Soc. Students from across the University will have their opportunity to take the mic and deliver a set. Whether you'd like to laugh along, or take the mic yourself, please do head down to the Nest on the 21st for an enjoyable evening.
Trans Day of Remembrance
Join us in the Plaza to commemorate transgender people, achievements and history.
Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomine - Tuesday
Oswald's Players presents South College's second annual pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk! Tickets will be available closer to the time, we can't wait to see you at South's first theatrical show of the academic year.
Doors open at 6:30pm, with the show starting at 7pm.
Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomine - Monday
Oswald's Players presents South College's second annual pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk! Tickets will be available closer to the time, we can't wait to see you at South's first theatrical show of the academic year.
Doors open at 6:30pm, with the show starting at 7pm.
Pub Quiz
Another night down at the Nest testing out your trivia. This time, we are joined by a guest who spends more time playing football for Collingwood than he does his own South, Tom Imiavan. Yet again, there will be a spin of the Prize Wheel up for grabs, so make sure you’re present!
JCR Parliament
‘Parliaments’ are the JCR’s public meetings. Be sure to check our social media feeds for information about agenda, and make sure to raise any issues you’d like discussed with the JCR chair before the meeting.
Halloween Formal
Formals at South take place in the Hub, and are an opportunity for Southies and guests to enjoy a 2-3 course dinner.
Formals in South will also see student bands playing in the Nest following the formal.
Sally Pally
South Ally Pally - Join us in the Nest for an evening packed with darts and good chat. The players will be a range of abilities. Be sure to look out for the sign up closer to the night!
College Marriage Ceremony
Get married to your college spouse(s) in our ceremonies in the Nest. Be sure to have your vows ready!
Bandaoke
Head along to this fun and unique event, where you can sing karaoke, but with the support of a band behind you. Trialed in Fresher’s Week, we had fantastic feedback from this event and hope the next will be just as good, if not better.
JCR Parliament
‘Parliaments’ are the JCR’s public meetings. Be sure to check our social media feeds for information about agenda, and make sure to raise any issues you’d like discussed with the JCR chair before the meeting.
Annabelle and Maddie’s Charity Quiz Night
On Friday the 25th, we have a charity quiz being hosted by South notables Annabelle Langley and Maddie Boyes. Watch out for further details regarding for which charity this will be. If you don’t hate charity, then this is not a night to be missed ;)
Come down to the Nest for a chance to spin the Prize Wheel at the end of the night.
Returners’ Formal
Formals at South take place in the Hub, and are an opportunity for Southies and guests to enjoy a 2-3 course dinner and hear speeches from special visitors.
Formals in South will also see student bands playing in the Nest following the formal.
Environmental trivia night
'Join us for a lively and entertaining Environmental Trivia Night! Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or just looking for a cozy fun night, this event is for everyone. Gather your friends, grab a drink, and put your knowledge to the test with exciting questions!
Event Details:
Location: The Nest
Teams: Maximum of 5 people per team
Prizes: Small plants and snacks
Entry Price for Charity: 50p - £1 (to be confirmed)