Beyond the Bubble
Recycling & refuse in Leamington
In recent weeks there have been several complaints made about students based in Leamington (particularly in the New Street and Gordon Street area) leaving their rubbish out on the wrong day. This then gets spread about the street and is detrimental to the local area and understandably antagonising to local residents. Don't forget that you can be fined by the council for leaving stray items outside your property!
For more detailed information on student refuse collection in Leamington (including some useful disposal sites for large items), please see Warwick District Council's webpage HERE. Remember to respect your neighbours and local community as a student, wherever you may be living!
2011-12, Term 2, Week 3
Hello all!
Here is the third Beyond the Bubble Bulletin of the academic year, to keep you up-to-date with a few things that are going on off-campus. Of course we love having students on campus, but we're always keen to communicate with the student communities in the surrounding area. If you have any ideas about how we can better support our off-campus students, please just drop me an email. And if you ever need support or advice of any kind don't hesitate to drop into my office or the advice centre in SUHQ.
Izzy, Welfare Officer
Number 12 bus route towards Leamington
Burglaries
Our contacts in the Warwickshire police force have let us known that there have been a spate of burglaries in Leamington since the start of January - probably targeting everyone's swanky new Christmas presents. Just a reminder to lock all your doors and windows when you’re out, and to insure your possessions if you haven't already done so. This applies to Coventry dwellers too – burglars tend to target student houses so better to be safe than sorry!
For more information and advice, check out NUS' "The Lock" campaign and get informed about your local Safer Neighbourhoods Scheme for Warwickshire and Coventry.
Celebrate your city!
I'm a firm believer that students aren't just guests in the local communities in which they live during their university years – they are citizens of that area and should make the most of their time there. There’s loads of incredible things to do in Coventry, Leamington, Kenilworth and the surrounding areas. Highlights in Coventry include the Belgrade theatre, the Herbert Gallery, and in Leamington promises a great season of events. It's important to relax and take a break from study – so get out there and make the most of your area!
Contact Izzy
Any questions about your community, or anything that's concerning you? Izzy's office is on the 2nd floor of SUHQ, or you can email or call her.