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If you’ve got an idea for a Derwent event we’d be happy to help. Contact your Deputy College Manager at derwent@york.ac.uk, and they can chat with you about how to make it happen.

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Event

Totebag Decorating

Thursday 12 March 2026 12pm - 2pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Location: PVV/003 The Warren (Vanbrugh College, Campus West)
Open to: Alcuin/Derwent/Halifax/James/Vanbrugh/Wentworth

Totebag Decorating

Thursday 12 March 2026 12pm - 2pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Location: PVV/003 The Warren (Vanbrugh College, Campus West)
Open to: Alcuin/Derwent/Halifax/James/Vanbrugh/Wentworth

Come down to The Warren in Vanbrugh (the little house opposite the Campus West Reception) between 12pm and 2pm on Thursday for an creative afternoon hosted by the West Colleges Community Team. We've got tote bag decorating alongside snacks, tea and coffee, and the lovely surrounds of the Warren garden. What more do you need for a tote-ally great afternoon?
Event

Community Cafe

Monday 16 March 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

Community Cafe

Monday 16 March 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

All are welcome at our weekly community cafe in the Derwent GCR - every Monday from 11:30-13:00. Join Colleges staff and the College Wellbeing Officers and connect with students from across the university over tea, coffee, and snacks. If you are still adjusting to university life, it is a great place to feel part of the Colleges community.
Event

Rock Painting and Scones

Thursday 19 March 2026 2pm - 4pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Location: B/R/016 Wentworth Graduate College Hub (Biology Building, Campus West)
Open to: Alcuin/Halifax/Wentworth/Derwent/Vanbrugh/James

Rock Painting and Scones

Thursday 19 March 2026 2pm - 4pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Location: B/R/016 Wentworth Graduate College Hub (Biology Building, Campus West)
Open to: Alcuin/Halifax/Wentworth/Derwent/Vanbrugh/James

Come down to the Wentworth Hub, between 2pm to 4pm on Thursday for an creative afternoon hosted by the West Colleges Community Team. We've got rock painting alongside scones, tea and coffee, and the lovely surrounds of Wentworth College. Get crafty with rocks and cosy with scones!
Event

Community Cafe

Monday 23 March 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

Community Cafe

Monday 23 March 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

All are welcome at our weekly community cafe in the Derwent GCR - every Monday from 11:30-13:00. Join Colleges staff and the College Wellbeing Officers and connect with students from across the university over tea, coffee, and snacks. If you are still adjusting to university life, it is a great place to feel part of the Colleges community.
Event

Easter Egg Hunt

Thursday 26 March 2026 11am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Location: Halifax College (Campus West)
Open to: Alcuin/Derwent/Halifax/James/Vanbrugh/Wentworth

Easter Egg Hunt

Thursday 26 March 2026 11am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Location: Halifax College (Campus West)
Open to: Alcuin/Derwent/Halifax/James/Vanbrugh/Wentworth

Easter egg fun for students and families! Join us for a fun filled few hours in JJ's and Halifax!
Event

Community Cafe

Monday 13 April 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

Community Cafe

Monday 13 April 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

All are welcome at our weekly community cafe in the Derwent GCR - every Monday from 11:30-13:00. Join Colleges staff and the College Wellbeing Officers and connect with students from across the university over tea, coffee, and snacks. If you are still adjusting to university life, it is a great place to feel part of the Colleges community.
Event

community cafe

Monday 20 April 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

community cafe

Monday 20 April 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

All are welcome at our weekly community cafe in the Derwent GCR - every Monday from 11:30-13:00. Join Colleges staff and the College Wellbeing Officers and connect with students from across the university over tea, coffee, and snacks. If you are still adjusting to university life, it is a great place to feel part of the Colleges community.
Event

Community Cafe

Monday 27 April 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

Community Cafe

Monday 27 April 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

All are welcome at our weekly community cafe in the Derwent GCR - every Monday from 11:30-13:00. Join Colleges staff and the College Wellbeing Officers and connect with students from across the university over tea, coffee, and snacks. If you are still adjusting to university life, it is a great place to feel part of the Colleges community.
Event

Community Cafe

Monday 4 May 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

Community Cafe

Monday 4 May 2026 11.30am - 1pm

Organiser: Campus West Colleges
Open to: Everyone

All are welcome at our weekly community cafe in the Derwent GCR - every Monday from 11:30-13:00. Join Colleges staff and the College Wellbeing Officers and connect with students from across the university over tea, coffee, and snacks. If you are still adjusting to university life, it is a great place to feel part of the Colleges community.