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

19/02/2025
Ash Wednesday

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 4 March 2025 pancake competition

 

Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Day

Pancake Tossing Competition & Quiz 

  • Tuesday 4 March, 2pm
  • Image result for Location Pin Emoji PNG. Size: 150 x 204. Source: www.seekpng.com 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 

🎨πŸ₯ž Get your FREE ticket for Pancake Decorating! πŸ₯³βœ¨

  • Tuesday 4 March, 10am-1pm
  • Image result for Location Pin Emoji PNG. Size: 150 x 204. Source: www.seekpng.com 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
  • Image result for Location Pin Emoji PNG. Size: 150 x 204. Source: www.seekpng.com 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

 

πŸ₯ Chaplaincy breakfast conversation

  • Monday 10 March, 8.30am
  • Image result for Location Pin Emoji PNG. Size: 150 x 204. Source: www.seekpng.com 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.

 

Global Film: Nepalese choice

  • Thursday 13 March 7pm
  • Image result for Location Pin Emoji PNG. Size: 150 x 204. Source: www.seekpng.com 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.
  • Image result for Location Pin Emoji PNG. Size: 150 x 204. Source: www.seekpng.com 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!

πŸŒΈπŸŽ‰ Celebrate Mother's Day with a Sweet Treat & Hot Drink! β˜•πŸ°

  • Monday 31 March, 12 midday to 2pm
  • Image result for Location Pin Emoji PNG. Size: 150 x 204. Source: www.seekpng.com 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! πŸŒ·πŸ·πŸ–ŒοΈ

  • Monday 14 April, 5pm-7pm
  • Image result for Location Pin Emoji PNG. Size: 150 x 204. Source: www.seekpng.com Luna Lounge, Students' Union, Ambika Paul Building (MD), City Campus
  • Tickets £2  
  • Find out more and book here

 

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