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Activities and events

As a member of Halifax, you’ll be a part of our thriving social community.

From arts and crafts sessions to baking, gardening, quizzes, live music events and formal dinners, no matter what your student type, there will be something to get involved with, new skills to learn, and new people to meet.

If you would like to set up an event of your own, contact your College Life Advisor at halifax-help@york.ac.uk and we’ll be happy to help you turn your idea into a reality.

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Event

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Faxival 

Faxival is our annual summer event, open to all members of Halifax College.

The barbeques and giant inflatables make it perfect for students, including those with children. It's one of the most exciting events of the year!

Faxy and Halifax Students at Faxival

Families

For students with children we host family specific events in college and celebrate some of the popular traditional events such as Easter and Halloween.

Families with Face Paints and Faxy at a Family Event at Halifax