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African Caribbean
Amnesty International
Art
Atheist & Agnostic
Backpackers
BadSoc
Bahai
Ballroom Dancing
Bright Futures
Cheerleading
Chinese
Chinese Students & Scholars (CSSA)
Christian Fellowship
Christian Union
Conservative Future
Cycling
Dance
Debating
Economics
Engineering
Environmental Science
Erasmus
Food Appreciation
Foreign Language Film
Freefall
French Speakers
Friends of Palestine
Gaming
Gospel Choir
Hellenic
Hiking
Hindu
History
International Investment (LUIIS)
International Students
Islamic
Jewish
Jugglers
Kiting
Labour
Latin & Spanish
Law
Liberal Democrats
Linguistics and English Language
LULUMS (Live Unsigned Music)
LUTUBEtv
Malaysian
Manga and Anime (LUMAS)
Marketing
MedSoc
Mountaineering
Music
Pagan
People & Planet
Photographic
Pulsar
Real Ale and Cider
Respect Coalition
RocSoc
Role-Play (LURPS)
Rounders
Running
Scandinavian
Senior Learners
Singapore Students
Speak
Stop The War
Student Assembly Against Racism (SAAR)
Student Scout And Guide (SSAGO)
Sub Aqua Club
Taekwondo
Ten Pin Bowling
Theatre Group
Trampolining
UNICEF
Wing Chun
Writers Guild
Young Entrepreneurs

African Caribbean
Amnesty International

Email amnesty_international@hotmail.co.uk
Art

Website http://artsoc.lusu.co.uk
Email art@lancaster.ac.uk

The Art Society is a friendly, welcoming society for people of any artistic ability - or even none at all! Our weekly sessions involve activities such as group projects, life drawing and taught classes. Membership is just £10 for the year or £5 per term, and all materials are provided free.
Atheist & Agnostic

Website http://www.luaas.co.uk
Email luatheist@googlemail.com
Backpackers

Website http://www.lancasterbackpackers.co.uk
Email lancasterbackpackers@yahoo.co.uk

Many years ago (almost two decades in fact), a handful of members of the Hiking society decided that they wanted to something different: explore new continents, other worlds, alternative realities etc. and started the Backpackers, it didn't all go to plan, but the society endured. What this means today, and to you, is that we specialize in weekend excursions to areas of outstanding natural beauty. We very rarely do single day trips but actually prefer to camp out wherever we go and do walks from camp. We also organize trips where we drive to location x, put on our rucksacks and 'backpack' into direction y stopping whenever we feel like it, seeing some spectacular scenery along the way: the 'real backpacking experience'!

We travel all over Britian: exploring the Cairngorms and Glencoe in Scotland, Snowdonia, Northumbria and of course the Lake District, just to name a few!! Wherever!!! Though we have been known use campsites, we prefer to wilderness camp where possible (and more or less legal).

We also organise weekly socials in local pubs and clubs. For the latest info on trips and socials just email us
BadSoc

Website http://www.badsoc.tk
Email badsoc@hotmail.co.uk

BadSoc aims to offer students the chance to play badminton with people of any standard and to carry on the socialising off the court too!
Bahai

Website http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/socs/bahai/index.htm
Email bahai@lancaster.ac.uk

Come along and enjoy an atmosphere of peace and inspiration with meditative music and uplifting quotations from the Bahai Writings, followed by fun and socialization.
Every Monday evening at 7pm, in the Quiet Room of the Chaplaincy Centre.
Ballroom Dancing

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/lubds
Email ballroomd@hotmail.com

Ballroom Dancing is one of the largest societies on campus and offers all its members a chance to get involved in lots of activities!

We offer weekly lessons in both Ballroom and Latin American styles, with our highly qualified teachers, as well as practice sessions. It doesn't matter whether you're a complete beginner or you've been dancing since you were 5, we can offer something for everyone!

You will have the (optional!) opportunity to be involved in inter-university competitions, which are great fun, and encourage you to perfect your routines!
LUBDS also take part in Roses every year so you have the chance to get involved in one of Lancaster's most prestigious competitions!

As well as that we plan loads of social activities, including barbeques, themed bar crawls, London theatre visits and Christmas and Easter balls.

You can join us at anytime during the year - simply turn up to one of our lessons with your purplecard and £5 - see our website for lesson details.
Bright Futures

Website http:// www.bright-futures.org.uk/
Email brightfutures@lancaster.ac.uk
Cheerleading

Website http://www.lusu.co.uk/cheerleading
Email lancasterroses@hotmail.co.uk

We are a fun, enthusiastic, exciting and talented squad, consisting of three groups: a dance, a cheer and a university squad. We train together and separately in order to perfect our own areas of cheerleading.
This Cheerleading society was first set up to support sport teams but has since developed to incorporate stunts into routines and has progressed immensely. We have taken part in several competitions and have been awarded trophies for our outstanding performances. We are constantly improving and trying out new stunts and intend to better our performances at each competition.

Email us at lancasterroses@hotmail.co.uk for further information, or find us on Facebook!!
Chinese

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/chisoc/
Email chinesesoc@lancaster.ac.uk

The Lancaster University Chinese Society is an official member of LUSU and we are aimeed to encourage for more cultural communication. We welcome everybody from all races and all walks of University life. No matter in our own events or the joint events with other societies, our members enjoy making new friends with both Chinese and people from other cultural background. It would be the best chance for you if you want to gather more with Chinese or know more about the oriental culture. The Chinese society website provides information about the latest news and the up coming events of the Society, including photo albums to share thoughts and feelings of our members. We hope you would have a good time with us throughout this long academic year.
Chinese Students & Scholars (CSSA)

Website http://www.lancsky.com
Email cssa@lancaster.ac.uk

Lancaster University CSSA is a member of th Chinese Students and Scholars Association, which is a student association supported by the Chinese Embassy in London. We would like to help Chinese students to solve the problems occur both on academic and social aspects. We also welcome all people not only from China to join in our association and share the Chinese culture with us. We wish every-one will enjoy their time with the CSSA.
Christian Fellowship

Website http://www.lucf.org.uk
Email exec@lucf.org.uk

Christian Fellowship covers a range of activities aiming to help members study the relevance of Christianity to life today and help develop thier faith whilst meeting new friends. These include bible study, prayer, worship, drama, speakers, socials and many more.

We are a friendly and approachable society open to all students of strong or no faith, encompassing most Christian denominations. We are as diverse as our membership.

Our weekly meeting take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm in the Chalaincy Centre.
Christian Union

Website http://www.lancscu.org.uk
Email luecu@lancs.ac.uk

The Christian Union at Lancaster is run by students for students, and we meet every Tuesday at 7:30pm in the Faraday Lecture Theatre. At every Tuesday night meeting, a speaker comes to give a talk on the Bible aimed at encouraging us in evangelism. The meetings also include praise, prayer and the chance to meet with people! In every college group we also have weekly meetings of Bible study, fellowship and prayer. Our aims as a Christian Union are simply to know God and to make Him known. As students, we aim to pursue: Mission - Proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ where God has placed us, and to the ends of the earth. (look at our new area called 'globe' for international students too.) Maturity - Growing in our relationship with God as we submit every area of life and thought to the authority of the Bible. There are usually many events going on around campus to come along to, just one of these is the lunch bars in Bowland SCR, 1pm on a Thursday, where a speaker will discuss a relevant topic and free lunch provided. Just click on our website and find out more about anything you want to know, if you want to contact any of the reps for the colleges or the exec our contacts are there too. Look out this year for the blue t-shirts with white writing!
Conservative Future

Website http://www.lancastercf.com
Email communications@exec.lancastercf.com

Closely linked with the Conservative party, Lancaster Conservative Future believe in the principles of freedom and opportunity for all, and with a vibrant and active membership, this ethos is at the core of all our social, political and fundraising activities. Being the most active political group on Campus and around Lancaster, you can be sure that being a member will be an exciting and fulfilling experience, especially when you will have many opportunities to meet high profiled political people , and be able to get involved running campaigns and networking within the world of politics.

We host speakers, hold debates and go out on socials - a mix which all the membership really enjoy. As a member of Lancaster CF, you are automatically a member of the Conservative Party and membership entitles you to vote in Lancaster CF elections as well as Conservative Party elections, plus you will also be invited to attend lots of functions such as party conferences and the famous Winter Ball.

On behalf of the Executive and membership, we welcome you to join Lancaster CF and look forward to meeting you! If you would like to get involved pleased contact us via our website www.lancastercf.com. We would be delighted to hear from you and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Here you can also find details of upcoming events and request to be added to the mailing list.
Cycling

Email lucc@lancs.ac.uk
Dance

Website http://www.lusu.co.uk/dancesoc
Email lancasteruniversitydancesociety@hotmail.com

Lancaster University Dance Society aims to give everyone of all dancing levels and abilities, the opportunity to experience different types of dance. We meet every Wednesday evening in the Minor Hall (above the Great Hall) from 6pm to 8pm. Each week involves a lesson in a different style of dance, ranging from Ballet and Hip Hop to Irish, Indian and Salsa. Membership for the Dance Society is £3 for the whole year and each 2 hour weekly class costs just £2. We offer our members the chance to perform at several different locations including at the annual Charity Ball held in the Great Hall, competitions at other universities and performances in the local community. There are opportunities for those members who are particularly creative to choreograph routines for our performances and competitions in a wide variety of dance styles. We also organise regular socials, with past events including ice skating, a day trip to Chester Zoo and Dance Society Christmas Party in Hustle. We aim to give everyone the chance to have fun and experiment with different dance styles, while giving you the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends through dancing, socials and the experience of being a member of a society.

If you require any more information, please contact us by coming to see us at any of our Wednesday classes or alternatively email us or check out our website.
Debating

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/luds
Email lancasterdebating@hotmail.com

Lancaster University Debating Society (LUDS) is a friendly society for people who want to speak (and listen!) to topical and not so topical motions. From fun motiions such as \"This House believes there nothing quite like a Mc Donald's.\" To more serious debate over issues such as North Korea.

Debates take place each Monday for an hour in an informal atmosphere. Anyone interested can also get involved in Inter-Varsity debating against other Universities such as Glasgow, Newcastle, Oxford, Cambridge. These competitions take place around the UK and the past year alone has seen us visit Glasgow, Durham, The London School of Economics, Manchester and Newcastle.

Novice? Well don't worry! We have training sessions too, to learn about debating and judging which take place in Bowland SCR, 3-5pm on Wednesdays.

Debating is here for everyone even if you just want to watch and have a chat in the bar after so come on down�
The debate starts at 7pm and last till 8pm with your questions in-between. Afterwards we head to Fylde bar for a few drinks!

If you're curious about us and want to know more please email us and/or check out our website.
Economics

Email economics.society@lancaster.ac.uk
Engineering

Website http://www.luengsoc.tk (facebook)
Email engsoc@lancaster.ac.uk

"Bringing together the Lancaster Engineering community"

--New society so not all activities will be available until later in the year--

The Lancaster University Engineering Society is a light hearted activity for all University students with an interest in the field, but who are not required to be enrolled on an Engineering course. The Society has regular socials to which all members are welcome. Also, competitions are held each term where students may show off their engineering abilities, and capability to work in teams. The Society offers a Peer Support programme where Engineering knowledge can be freely exchanged, the objective behind this idea is for students to consult each other on areas they find difficult and for a variety of suitable solutions be provided. This would therefore firstly answer the question asked but also improve the repliers understanding of the subject and help with revision techniques. Field Trips will be arranged during the course of the year to various industries and places of interest, Speakers will also be invited to student conferences where they will give a presentation on their work and give the opportunity for students to ask questions on their experience in industry.
Environmental Science

Email luesso@hotmail.co.uk
Erasmus

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/erassoc
Email erasmus@lancaster.ac.uk

About us�
If you're new to all of this then 'Erasmus' is what you're on if you're a European exchange student. The Society is for both International and British students.�

Welcome to a world that you'll never want to leave, where you'll feel incredibly international (all good) and where you'll make friends who'll always have a floor you can sleep on back in their hometown.�

This group is for you...�

If you're in Lancaster on Erasmus or any other exchange,�
If you're interested in meeting with some lovely (if a bit crazy) Internationals, �
If you're interested in the Erasmus programme,�
If you want to explore this country with us,�
If you want to brush up on your language skills,�
If you want to open your mind and get into the European psyche,�
If you basically want a more interesting life...�

Lancaster Uni Erasmus Soc meets up every Monday for a social and the odd weekend for roadtrips.�

Visit our website and Facebook group for more info or email us!
Food Appreciation

Email tbc
Foreign Language Film

Email foreignlanguagefilmsoc@hotmail.co.uk
Freefall

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/freefall
Email lancasterfreefall@gmail.com

The Lancaster University Freefall Society has only really taken off in the last year or so and we are pleased to have around 60 members at present. We offer students the chance to become fully qualified solo skydivers for the lowest price possible. We offer an introductory course, after which jumps are just £27, which includes all progression training, gear hire and your plane slot. We have 6 fully qualified skydivers at present, some of which are training in formation skydiving, we are suitable for the complete beginner right through to the fully experienced skydivers. We are one of the most progressive societies at Lancaster University and this provides you with an immense sense of achievement as you pass through the system, slowly jumping from greater and greater heights. So if you are a complete adrenalin junkie after your next thrill, someone who doesn't know quite what to spend some of their loan on, but who wants something impressive to include in your list of achievements or you just want to prove to yourself and your mates you have what it takes to throw yourself out of a plane, we are the society to join! Regular socials, plenty of skydiving and a great sense of community both within the club and at the local dropzone, will guarantee a warm welcome and lots and lots of fun....
French Speakers

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/lufs/
Email frenchsoc@lancaster.ac.uk

Lancaster University French Society

It has to be borne in mind that French is the only language, other than English, spoken on all five continents.
You don’t have to be French or even be able to speak the language to join but, if you would like to learn a little, want to meet new people from around the world, to learn more about their background, their ideas and aspirations, in order to dispel preconceptions about stereotypes, in a light-hearted and positive manner, then this is the opportunity
This society is for anyone interested in French multiculturalism, by which we mean those who would like to develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the culture of France and that of other French-speaking countries, such as Mauritius, Canada, Mauritania, Belgium, Luxembourg, Senegal etc.
Friends of Palestine

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/lufop/
Email lanc_palestine@yahoo.co.uk
Gaming

Email tbc
Gospel Choir

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/~choirg/
Email gospel-choir@lancaster.ac.uk

Enjoy singing? Come along to Lancaster University Gospel Choir! We are a friendly and dynamic society which welcomes people of any ability. The choir has only been around for a few years but we are very active, with almost fifty members. We offer the chance to sing gospel-style music and meet new people in a relaxed and informal setting, and to take part in some fun performances. Whether you want to learn some songs, love performing, want to raise money for charity, or just love singing, then we are the choir for you! We rehearse every Wednesday in the chaplaincy centre (Anglican chapel) at 6pm, and we'd love you to join us. Not sure? Just come along and try it out. If you want to know more, then you can email us or visit our yahoo group lu_gospel_choir.

There ain't no mountain high enough to stop us singing!!
Hellenic
Hiking

Website http://www.luhc.org.uk
Email luhc@luhc.org.uk

Lancaster University Hiking Club (LUHC) is one of the largest student outdoor societies in the UK, with a membership of about 300. Membership is open to all members of Lancaster University; undergraduates, postgraduates and staff. Such a variety of membership always gives the Club an interesting social mixture and a wide-ranging appeal.
Everyone has a different idea of what they want from the mountains and the Club itself. There are walkers and climbers, beginners and the experienced, and all abilities and extremes are catered for, from the experienced mountaineer to the modest Lakeland Hill-Walker.
Hindu

Website http://www.nhsf.org.uk
Email lancaster@nhsf.org.uk
History

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/histsoc/
Email histsoclancs@gmail.com

Hello and welcome to Histsoc, LU students' link to all things historical! We meet every week throughout Michelmas and Lent terms, offering a huge range activities, from Guest Lecturers, film showings and inter-society debates to Museum trips, BBQs.
We aim to broaden History students' ideas from just their academic subjects, and enlighten those who don't take the subject as to just how great History is. We're incredibly friendly so if you want to know more contact us by email at email: histsoclancs@gmail.com or come along to one of our events.
International Investment (LUIIS)

Website www.luiis.co.uk
Email luiis@lancaster.ac.uk

The International Investment Society is the premier academic student society focusing on supporting students with their career plans in the financial sector. We are proud of being the largest Management School Society comprising of undergraduates and postgraduates of all degrees and study years.
Hosting several events per month, we hold a range of CV and interview workshops with recruiters, exclusive networking opportunities, and company presentations. Our Careers Weekend in November and a London-trip in lent term are the highlights in the academic year 07/08.
International Students
Islamic

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/islamic/
Email islamicsoc@lancaster.ac.uk

The Islamic Society aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere, support and help to anybody having an interest in Islam. We celebrate and take part in major Islamic events, as well as educational, sports and social events, and hold gatherings regularly in our Islamic centre (in Grizedale), which is also where we pray. It is open for everybody at all times. We hold meals and gatherings regularly to get people to know each other and have a taste of different cultures.
We look forward to meeting the new students and members, and offering them our assistance in every way possible, so please do not hesitate to come see us. We are all students just like you, so we will happily share our experience. You can email us for any information.
Jewish

Website http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/socs/jsoc/
Email jsoc@lancaster.ac.uk

We are a society aiming to satisfy any interests students may have about Judaism. Students, Staff and town dwellers are welcome, whether they are Jewish, or of another faith or none with an interest in Judaism.
Regular events like Friday night meals are run alongside other festival celebrations and speaker evenings. We are involved in many interfaith activities, both on campus and off it.
We are in contact with other university Jewish societies and the wider Jewish community as well, so members can meet a wide range of different people.
Jugglers

Email TBA
Kiting

Website http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2630627160
Email kiting@lancaster.ac.uk

Lancaster University's Power Kiting Society.
We promote and offer opportunities for all kite related sports; static flying, landboarding, buggying and kite surfing.
We welcome all levels of experience, from experienced kiters with their own equipment to those who've never flown a kite before.
Labour

Website http://www.lulc.org.uk
Email mail@lulc.org.uk

Lancaster University Labour Club is the most active political society on campus. Contrary to popular belief, we are not a government 'cheerleading' organisation, but a proactive and progressive student political movement, guided by underlying principals and beliefs of social justice, equal opportunities and tolerance.

If you share these beliefs then we'd be delighted if you'd join us at our meetings on Wednesdays in Fylde Coffee Shop at 5pm. You can also participate in our many political events that are held throughout the year. We also run a series of campaigns that matter to our members each year.
Latin & Spanish

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/latinam/
Email Latinamerican@lancs.ac.uk
Law

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/lawsoc
Email law.society@lancaster.ac.uk

Lancaster Law Society offers a wide range of activities * some which might be of help in any future legal carer and some which are there solely to give a well needed and deserved break from stressful studies or just an excuse to party! Look out for our socials, career talks, pro-bono schemes, sports activities, mooting competitions and of course the popular, unmissable annual Law Ball. Work hard, play hard and get involved!!
Liberal Democrats

Email lulibdems@hotmail.co.uk

The Lancaster University Liberal Democrats stand for making Britain fairer, freer and greener. If you want to find out more about the Party or simply meet people and enjoy yourself, then join the society with the best range of serious and social activities.
Linguistics and English Language

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/englang/
Email laelsociety@lancaster.ac.uk

The LAEL society is dedicated to the joys of English Language and Linguistics. Our guest lecturers provide insights into areas of linguistics that aren’t necessarily covered in detail in the department, as well as extras in familiar areas. We’ve even hosted the linguistic celebrities of Jean Aitchison and David Crystal in the past! Our guest lectures are suitable for all linguistic abilities. We also organise a number of socials for our members, from bar crawls to balls. These are great opportunities to let your hair down with people who share your interests. Talk of linguistics is not compulsory- anything goes! Anyone with an interest in linguistics is more than welcome to join us for fun and frolics in 2008.
LULUMS (Live Unsigned Music)

Website http://www.lulums.org.uk/
Email exec@lulums.org.uk

LULUMS is a society for anyone interested in music, be it listening to, playing, booking bands or running a P.A at gigs. We aim to help you in all these activities and anything else you can think of. Just go to www.lulums.org.uk to see what's happening.
LUTUBEtv

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/lutubetv
Email lutubetv@lancaster.ac.uk
Malaysian

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/malayss
Email malaysian.soc@lancaster.ac.uk
Manga and Anime (LUMAS)

Website http://www.lumasonline.co.uk
Email lumas@lancaster.ac.uk

LUMAS, the Lancaster University Manga and Anime Society, is dedicated to the screening and reading of manga (Japanese comics) and anime (Japanese animation). Every Wednesday from 2.00pm to 5pm in the Chaiplancy Centre Quiet Room, and every Saturday from 2pm to 6pm in Furness LT 1 we show anime of many varieties, such as romance, fantasy, horror, science fiction, action/adventure and comedy. This way, there's bound to be something for everybody to enjoy :D. We also often accept requests for particular anime to be shown. Membership is free! We also posses a Manga library of over 200 volumes; a library card costs only £3.50 for the entire year! To join us simply come along to a meeting and speak to the exec or email us.
Marketing

Email TBA
MedSoc

Email medsoc@lancaster.ac.uk
Mountaineering

Website http://lumcclimbing.googlepages.com/
Email LUMCclimbing@gmail.com

Our main activity is rock climbing (mountain, limestone, grit and plastic), but we do also have an active ice-climbing and mountaineering contingent. We organise weekly climbing trips to places such as the Lakes, Yorkshire Dales and Peak district. We also have an active social calendar with weekly socials on a Thursday. We meet in Furness bar, on campus, 12:30-1:30pm every Tuesday.
Music

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/~ulms
Email ulms@lancaster.ac.uk

ULMS is one of the largest societies on campus. Membership provides opportunities for performing and conducting in several ensembles, and plenty of socials. Anyone is welcome to attend our concerts which are all listed on the website.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like further information or are interested in joining the society.
Pagan

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/pagan/
Email lancaster_pagans@hotmail.com

The Pagan Society at Lancaster University aims to provide a forum for people of all pagan faiths, and those who are interested in finding out more about paganism, the occult, divination and magic. At our weekly meetings we have workshops and
talks by members or invited speakers. We also hold rituals to celebrate Pagan festivals. Meetings are on Mondays at 8pm in Faraday SR1.
People & Planet

Website http://www.lancasterpeopleandplanet.cjb.net/
Email peopleandplanet@lancaster.ac.uk
Photographic

Website http://lups.wordpress.com/
Email lups.mail@googlemail.com

LUPS aims to assist our members in increasing their knowledge about photography by providing basic & advanced lessons and training for both manual and digital photography while making our facilities available to them. If you want to use the dark room, come see us!
We also provide information about photographic areas and places of interest in the local area and organise photography-related events.
Pulsar

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/pulsar
Email pulsarnews@gmail.com

PULSAR stands for: Peoples of the University of Lancaster Society for Alternate Realities. This, in practice means, that Pulsar is the society for science-fiction, fantasy and supernatural horror.

we meet every wednesday at 6:30 in chaplency centre quiet room and hold weekly socials on friday along with other special events.
Real Ale and Cider

Website www.realaleandcider.co.uk
Email lancaster@realaleandcider.co.uk

Sign up for facebook and view our group for all the latest news!
Respect Coalition

Website http://www.respectcoalition.org
Email lancaster_student_respect@hotmail.co.uk

The Respect Coalition is a new organisation which was formed by a number of different anti-war groups, in order to oppose Tony Blair and Gordon Brown's New Labour agenda, such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, privatisation and tuition fees. We are the most active and fastest growing political society on campus engaging students in grassroots movements.
RocSoc

Website http://www.rocsoc.org/
Email rocsoc@lancaster.ac.uk

We're here to look out for the interests of any Rockers, Metal heads, Goths, Punks, Grebs and the rest of you who like that kind of thing here at Lancaster University. We try to take you to all the best gigs and clubs in the area; we live to provide you with a place to hangout without having to put up with the abysmal music in most of the pubs/clubs in Lancaster.
If you often find yourself wearing something black with a bands name emblazoned across it in some fashion of spiky writing, we're probably the society your looking for ;)
Role-Play (LURPS)

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/lurps
Email lurps@lancs.ac.uk

LURPS (Lancaster University Role-Playing Society) caters for a wide variety of role-play, from hack-n-slash fantasy to gritty suspense, and provides a friendly social community for it's members. As well as tabletop role-playing twice a week, we offer weekly Live Action Role-play (LARP) for the more physically adventurous and also cater for affiliated activities such as wargaming and Collectable Card Games (CCGs).
For those who haven't role-played before-or don't think that they have-check out the link above.
Rounders

Email tbc
Running

Website http://www.lurc.co.uk
Email info@lurc.co.uk

Lancaster University Running Club aims to promote running as a sport and support those who are already part of it. We meet twice a week during term time.

Whether you've never run before, or are a seasoned marathon runner, you're more than welcome and our club will support you.

Running sessions are managed according to three ability groups known as 'Beginners', 'Intermediates' and 'Advanced'. These ability groups develop members' running skills, techniques and enjoyment with other like minded runners in the same ability group.

We also organise group events to participate in local and national races of all distances.

Our club also hosts an exciting mixture of socials each term and welcome all members to attend!

For more information, take a look at our web site.
Scandinavian

Email scandinavian-society@hotmail.com
Senior Learners

Website http://sls.lusu.co.uk/
Email rossmills@tiscali.co.uk

The Senior Learners Programme offers a wide range of learning modules each of 5 or 10 weeks duration. Some accredited and some purely for pleasure. All aimed at the more mature learner.

Lunchtime talks by speakers from across the whole university aim to keep us informed as to latest developments in other departments and also keep us up to date with study opportunities.

Monday mornings generally consist of lecture style sessions in a number of subjects whereas Monday afternoon sessions tend to be in the form of workshops and informal discussion circles.

This web space is where the Senior Learners Student Society publicises it’s activities and invites you to join in. There is space for notification of events and we invite comments and discussions for all our members.
Singapore Students

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/lussa/
Email lussa_society@hotmail.com

The Singapore Society in Lancaster University hopes to function severalroles for its students, both nationals and non-nationals. While the main function of such a society is to provide an environment for Singapore students to mingle and receive support from their countryman, it serves simultaneously as a platform to allow all students a chance to learn about Singapore through interaction with its members and cultural showcasing.
Being re-established again in the university, our society intends to organize activities for its members to meet up during festive occasions such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali, National Day, and events such as film screening, talks, and occasional meals together. Lancaster University being partner with the National University of Singapore for student exchange programmes would naturally allow interested applicants to find out more about the university, life in Singapore, and other helpful information from its members. Most importantly, our society would like to share a slice of multicultural experience which is uniquely Singaporean with all LU students.
Speak

Website http://www.speaklancaster.tk
Email SpeakSociety@lancs.ac.uk

SPEAK are a Christian group who meet to pray and campaign on issues of injustice. These include Fairtrade promotion and Anti-Slavery declarations. Meetings are every Monday, 7.30pm, in the Chaplaincy.
Anyone who is concerned with justice and peace is most welcome.
Stop The War

Email lustopthewar@hotmail.com
Student Assembly Against Racism (SAAR)

Email danrat@gmail.com

The Student Assembly Against Racism exists to co-ordinate the Lancaster University student opposition to the BNP and other fascist and racist groups. We intend to be a major prescence at the up-coming first BNP annual conference in Blackpool, and will organise against them wherever else they may appear. We also have educational and social events planned, join now to get our updates.
Student Scout And Guide (SSAGO)

Website www.lancasterssago.com
Email lssago@hotmail.com

Lancaster SSAGO (Student Scout And Guide Organisation) is part of National SSAGO and affiliated with the North West Network. We take part in a wide range of activities from camps to bar crawls, bowling to craft. We also help out at local scout and guide units. If you want to find out more, or join a friendly society then click on the link or send us an email and we will get back to you!
Sub Aqua Club

Website http://www.lusac.co.uk
Email subaquaclub@gmail.com

The Sub-Aqua Club arrange regular diving trips around the UK, and occasionally overseas. During the winter months these are restricted to the relatively sheltered sea lochs of Scotland and inland sites such as Capernwray Quarry and the Lake District. During the Summer we try to get out as much as possible and dive off the South & East Coasts of England and also Anglesey, to name but a few.
Each year we run the BSAC Ocean Diver Course for new members. This begins in October. If there is sufficient demand we can organise further training, such as Sports Diver or Dive Leader Courses. These usually take place later on in the Lent term.
Although we can only take trainees at the start of the Michaelmas term, ALL qualified divers are welcome to join our club at any time, with any level of experience, from any training organisation! If you have never dived in the UK before then come and try it, you may be surprised!
Along with organised diving activities there are frequent social events around the Lancaster area.
Meeting Details
The Sub-Aqua Club meets in Furness Bar on Monday evenings during term time from between 8 and 9pm. We can usually be found in the Back Bar.
Out of term time some members continue to meet but the venue may change.
Taekwondo

Website http://www.lutkd.co.uk
Email lutkd@lancaster.ac.uk

Taekwondo is a South Korean Martial art with emphasis on high gymnastics kicks and spins. LUTKD teaches the WTF style (the version of Taekwondo seen in the Olympic games) and as such is geared more towards a fast and fluid fighting style rather than achievement of inner nirvana. Taekwondo practise can dramatically increase your fitness, flexibility and self-confidence. Because we use our legs so much, you will burn the beer off faster than you can put it on - useful considering our social calendar. More importantly, being as we are the biggest martial arts club at Lancaster, you will meet a whole shedload of people and have even more opportunity to get wasted.

Come along to one of the training sessions in County South Hall (the old Cartmel Hall)

On Wednesdays & Fridays,
6.00-7.15 or
7.15-8.30
8.30-9.45 for the senior grade session
Ten Pin Bowling

Website http://www.lusu.co.uk/bowling
Email unitenpin@hotmail.com

The Ten-pin Bowling Society is one of the best societies at Lancaster University. We meet every Wednesday afternoon from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at the Superbowl in Morecambe, where people form teams at the beginning of the year and play other teams in a league every week. We organise socials every week, and take part in the Roses event every year against York University, as well as holding annual events such as our Christmas Dinner and the Awards Dinner at the end of the year, awarding medals and trophies to winning teams and players. For more information, contact the Exec by email or check out our website. There is no membership fee when signing up at the Freshers Fair. Its loads of fun, people always have a great time and it's a great place to meet people, and we look forward to seeing you very soon.
Theatre Group

Website http://www.theatregroup.co.uk
Email theatregroup@lancaster.ac.uk

In LUTG we aim to provide an experience of theatre for our members through productions, workshops and socials. We aim to put on 9 shows a year (3 per term), all of which are directed by, produced by, managed by and techied by our members. From Shakespeare to Tennessee Williams, musicals to farce - we've got it covered!
Aside from the shows we try to provide an activity every week, alternating between workshops and socials. Scriptwriting, stage fighting and audition workshops are some of our most popular whilst our social secs will keep you entertained with quizzes, bar crawls and the legendary nights down by the duck pond!
Trampolining

Website http://www.freewebs.com/jump-around
Email lancstrampolining@hotmail.co.uk

The Trampolining society is a fun, friendly and welcoming society. For those of you with a competitive edge, our society competes in various competitions throughout the UK and Ireland. For those of you who are just looking for a fun and sociable way to exercise and keep fit, we run a number of training sessions every week! Most importantly, we welcome EVERYBODY, regardless of skill or experience! Along with training hard each week we also organise lots socials to satisfy those who like a good night out! Come and see us at the freshers fair for more information, email us or visit our website.

We have a taster session on Tuesday 16th October at 8:30am til 12 in the minor hall in the sports centre. So come along.

Traing times this term will be Mondays 10:30 til 2. However this will not start until week 3.
UNICEF

Website facebook/UNICEF-Lancaster Chapter!
Email unicef.lancasteruni@gmail.com

The LUNICEF society was established last year with its main aim is to spread awareness of UNICEF's work and help raise funds for UNICEF. As the name suggests, we try not to take ourselves too seriously! Last year we held events where volunteers were sold as slaves and jailed and we organised live music on Alex Square! Even though we have a serious message and cause, we believe in doing things which extraordinary yet brilliant. So, join us if you are interested in having fun while helping a good cause just email us. If you are unsure about becoming members, just come and join us when we hold one of our events, we strongly believe in the philosophy the more the merrier!
Wing Chun

Website http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/wingchun/
Email wingchun@lancs.ac.uk

The Chinese martial art Wing Chun Kung Fu is not your stereotypical style of kung fu. Unlike the old Kung Fu fighting systems, which tended to mimic the motions of animals and lead to elaborate fighting positions, Wing Chun stressed efficiency of movement and simplicity. This makes it an exceptionally effective form of self defence for people of all sizes.
Wing Chun is a friendly society, so it is a great place to meet new people and learn to defend yourself and therefore boost your confidence. Please look at our website which has our training details on. If you're interested we take new members all year, so come along and see what you think.
Writers Guild

Email luwritersguild@hotmail.com

The Lancaster University Writers Guild attempts to provide a relaxed and communal atmosphere in which to write (poems, fiction, novels, short stories, screen plays, song lyrics, monologues, essays, comics, etc�) and have your work constructively critiqued by other members. Our aim is to help members get published, although those who write for fun are just as well catered for.
The Guild is independent from the Creative Writing department, and we welcome any students as members, regardless of experience or genre. Creative Writing students can also benefit from putting work through both the department and the Guild, thus getting a wider range of responses.
We meet every Tuesday at 5:30pm and Friday at 5:30pm in Bowland SCR. If you can't make it to either of these meetings it's not a problem, you can post your work on our facebook group and it will get critiqued online.
Young Entrepreneurs

Website http://www.luyes.org.uk/
Email young.entrepreneurs@lancaster.ac.uk

LUYES is a friendly and active society that promotes enterprise and creativity amongst students and provides students with a forum for learning new skills and meeting like-minded people.

The society, which is sponsored by Accenture holds weekly meetings which include talks, competitions, networking events and much more. Guest speakers this year range from successful local entrepreneurs right up to Lohit Kalburgi and Sophie Kain, contestants of the hit tv show "The Apprentice".

For an excellent calendar of talks and other events, and the chance to mix with established entrepreneurs and successful business professionals, join our society for only £2.