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.
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.
OSWALD’S PLAYERS PRESENTS: MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT
''Find your grail' with Oswald's Players' final (and biggest) show of the year - this Tony-winning adaptation of the hilarious Monty Python classic!
'England. 932 AD. King Arthur has been charged with a sacred quest: band together an army in pursuit of the promised Holy Grail. But constant distractions by an ensemble of bizarre characters - like the Knights Who Say Ni, a killer bunny, and some French people - sets the knights' quest back time and time again. In the face of defeat, Arthur's crew can only rely on the allure of the mystical Lady of the Lake, who gracefully guides and encourages them along the way...
£7 Standard
£6.50 Concession
£6 Durham Student Theatre Members / South College JCR Members
This production is taking place at Mount Oswald Hub, The Drive, Durham, DH1 3FP.
The performances will begin at 7pm and last 140 minutes with a short interval.
Book tickets here: https://www.durhamstudenttheatre.org/whats-on/monty-pythons-spamalot
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South-Snow Devised Play
For the first time, South's 'Oswald's Players' and John Snow's 'The Snow-Globe' join forces from their respective rival colleges for a witty devised comedy about Mount Oswald life!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man City vs Liverpool Premier League Match
Head down to The Nest to watch this massive fixture between Man City and Liverpool. 1630 KO
Scotland vs England 6 Nations Watch Party
Head down to The Nest to watch Scotland vs England in the 6 Nations.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ;)
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.
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.
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.
Performing Arts Showcase
Presented by South College Dance Society, Oswald’s Players Theatre Company, South College Music Society, and Comets Cheer
France vs England 6 Nations Watch Party
Head down to The Nest to watch France vs England in the 6 Nations.
Patrick Sam 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!