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Staff Party

What the Staff Party will include

What will the Staff Party include?

Food and refreshments

 

Bottles of drink

This year external catering vans will provide complementary food.  Food vans will include Greek, Asian, Mexican and Vegan.  The Catering team will also be serving BBQ favourites.

All catering outlets will serve dietary options on request. If you have any concerns with the ingredients, please speak the food vendor directly.

You will also be able to choose a complementary drink (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and an ice-lolly during the party.

How to get your vouchers: Simply check in at the registration points open from 14:00 to collect your food and drink vouchers. There will also be an opportunity to check in earlier to beat the queues. See map for information. Please bring your Staff ID as proof of identity

Music

Band

We are delighted to have live music provided by our fantastic music students during the party.

They will be performing many classic party songs including those requested by staff. If you would like your favourite song covered on the day, please complete this form and submit it by Monday 27 June. See map for locations.

Craft Area

Crafts

There will also be a marquee with crafts to keep you busy during the party.  See map for location.

Quiet Area

Valley Gardens

If you would like to take the opportunity to sit in a quieter area away from the hustle and bustle of the party, make your way to Valley Gardens.

Games

Croquet

Join the fun and take part in various of outdoor games dotted around the party area. 

Party Map

You can download the current map for the party area below.  Please note that activity locations may change, subject to weather conditions.

Please check back here on the day of the party for the most recent map.

Staff Party Map
Staff Party Map

Transport and Parking

On the day of the party Uni-Link buses are free to all staff. Show your Staff ID for free rides. Parking restrictions will be lifted on Highfield campus from 13:30.

Appreciation Shout Out

Send a message of appreciation to your colleagues or teams that have had an impact on you or supported you through your journey thus far in the UoS community.

You can send your messages using the SharePoint platform and in-person at the Staff Party event. The messages will be published via our internal communication channels and sent directly to the recipient from Monday 27 June. For further information please visit the SharePoint site.

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