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Activities and events

If you’d like to set up an event of your own, contact your Deputy College Manager at vanbrugh@york.ac.uk and they’ll be happy to advise on how to make your idea happen.

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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

Mobile Photography Campus Trail!

Thursday 16 April 2026 3pm - 5pm

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

Mobile Photography Campus Trail!

Thursday 16 April 2026 3pm - 5pm

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

Come along and learn how to take quality photos on campus with your phone! The trail will start at Alcuin Reception Building on 16th April at 3pm. David Bailey eat your heart out!

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

Gardening with the Colleges!

Thursday 23 April 2026 10am - 12pm

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

Gardening with the Colleges!

Thursday 23 April 2026 10am - 12pm

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

Head down to The Lodge at James College. 'Thyme' for some gardening fun! Tools and supplies will be provided.

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

Origami Crafts!

Thursday 30 April 2026 12pm - 2pm

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

Origami Crafts!

Thursday 30 April 2026 12pm - 2pm

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

Join us for Origami, the traditional Japanese art of folding paper into shapes. We will be meeting in The Vedge where we will be making dinosaurs and more!
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.