Upcoming events and activities in celebration of Lent, Ash Wednesday, Easter and more

With Lent beginning on Wednesday 5 March, the Chaplaincy and Students' Union are running a series of activities including a pancake tossing competition on Shrove Tuesday, and prayers and poetry for Ash Wednesday. 

Lent is the 40 day period observed by many Christians leading up to Easter, that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter.

Shrove Tuesday (commonly known as Pancake Day) is the final day of Shrovetide. The tradition of making pancakes is practiced as a way to use up ingredients (in particular eggs, flour and milk) ahead of the 40 day period of fasting. Lent is intended to be a period of repentance and reflection. 

Below you'll find a list of events and activities brought to you by the University's Chaplaincy and Students' Union, to celebrate and have fun in the run-up to Easter, including pancakes, poetry and prayers, dance and crafts. 

Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Day

Pancake Tossing Competition & Quiz 

• Tuesday 4 March, 2pm
• Courtyard Kitchen, Millennium City Building (MC), City Campus

Get ready for Easter with a traditional delicacy, free pancake for the first 100 people to take part in Pancake Tossing or Easter Quiz with the Chaplaincy. 

Students' Union Pancake Decorating event 

Get your FREE ticket for Pancake Decorating! 

• Tuesday 4 March, 10am-1pm
• The Delimoon Cafe, Students' Union, Ambika Paul Building (MD), City Campus
• Find out more

Ash Wednesday Prayers and Poetry

• Wednesday 5 March, 11am/11.30am
• St Peter’s Church - opposite Wulfruna Building (MA)
• Prayers and Ashing: 11am
• Poetry of Lent Workshop with Prof. Rob Francis from 11.30am 
• Workshops booking link

Chaplaincy breakfast conversation

• Monday 10 March, 8.30am
• The Chaplaincy, MP Building, City Campus

Do you have thoughts about the Chaplaincy, life, the universe, anything...? Join us for a free breakfast and share your thoughts with us.

• Thursday 13 March 7pm
• Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street

A film chosen by our Nepalese students, popcorn, movie and a chance to learn about the Arena and The Chaplaincy.

St Patrick’s Day Dance Workshop

• Monday 17 March 5pm to 7pm.
• Students' Union, Ambika Paul Building (MD), City Campus

On Ireland’s national day learn Irish dancing, prizes and free soft drinks.

Students' Union event: Celebrate Mother's Day with a Sweet Treat & Hot Drink!

Celebrate Mother's Day with a Sweet Treat & Hot Drink! 

• Monday 31 March, 12 midday to 2pm
• The Den, Students' Union, Ambika Paul Building (MD), City Campus
• Tickets £2 (Afternoon Tea)
• Find out more and book here

Students' Union event: Easter Sip & Paint

Join us for a fun evening of good vibes, a welcome mocktail, and creative painting! 

• Monday 14 April, 5pm-7pm
• Luna Lounge, Students' Union, Ambika Paul Building (MD), City Campus
• Tickets £2  
• Find out more and book here