Durham University Charity Kommitee (DUCK) has sprung in to action again this year to help support the British Red Cross by taking part in the Great North Run.

In 2008 many students from Durham University ran the Great North Run and raised over an incredible £4,000 to help the British Red Cross. The funds raised from the students by taking part in the world’s most prestigious half marathon have helped vulnerable people in the UK and abroad.

This year the British Red Cross and DUCK are joining hands again to raise much needed funds but this time they hope to make their team bigger and better and raise even more.

If you think you can help the British Red Cross like DUCK and raise funds for the British Red Cross by taking part in the North’s best event of the year, The BUPA Great North Run please contact Emma today: 07843346159 / Esimpson@redcross.org.uk

The British Red Cross is dedicated to caring for people in crisis, providing care for thousands of vulnerable people each year in the UK and responding to disasters all over the world.

SCA

During the exam period SCA is running an eSCApe to volunteering programme aimed at all students. One off, relaxed events will be available. This week: Monday, 2pm – litterpick. Meet outside SCA office on the day. Thursday, 10am – gardening session in Durham. If you’re interested in either please just turn up on the day. More events coming – see the website for details!

SCA week

LOADS of events planned, including trip to the beach, project tasters and many more. More details coming soon, keep an eye on the website for details.

If you are interested in running for an exec position contact community.action@durham.ac.uk, or pop into the SCA office, top floor DSU.

If you would like to come to the oSCArs, please e-mail community.action@dur.ac.uk

Sadly we had to postpone Stars in their Eyes because of a distinct lack in competitors but never fear- we’re rescheduling for a June event, turning it into an informal live gig in the open air.

3 Peaks places sold out in record time. 7 hours and 95 places were filled. A record. Stay tuned for more sign ups coming up for Coast to Coast, London to Amsterdam cycles, hitchhikes and many more.

Bringing you the best in saucy striptease, tongue in cheek humor and 50’s glamour. With acts from the winner of ‘Battle of the Burlesque 2007’ – TWINKLE STARR, plus many more.

There will be discounted merchandise from Studio 34 and Ann Summers, plus Boob Muffins.

Doors open at 6.00pm as does the bar. Tickets: £5/4 for students so get down to the DSU early and stay on for Revolver. Tickets available from DUCK Office, New Inn and Varsity. E-mail now to reserve tickets.

All proceeds will be going to the Huntington’s Disease Association.

Love the Wii? Love cake? To promote the new ‘Wii for the Elderly’ project, SCA’s Wii will be in Riverside Café all day on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th. Pop in for some free gaming, or to pick up some delicious homemade cakes.

On Monday the Careers Advisory Service will be giving a presentation on making the most of volunteering on your CV. If you do any volunteering, come along to ER142 at 7pm to find out how to present your skills to the best advantage.

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering all year, but haven’t got round to it yet, it’s not too late! SCA are holding a drop-in session on Wednesday 25th in the DSU Committee Room, 2–4pm. This is the perfect opportunity to get more information about volunteering on SCA projects, and other youth projects in the local area.

Also on Wednesday, from 7pm in ER152 is an information session on student trusteeships. Sitting on the Board of Trustees for a charity is an excellent way to experience a management role and help with the running of the charity. There will be a talk from a current student trustee, and local charities in need of trustees are attending.

And finally, there will be a litterpick on Saturday 28th. This is your chance to brighten up Durham whilst enjoying a gentle stroll. Further details to be confirmed…

One of the success stories from 2008 was the Rugby Charity Challenge. It was primarily organised by a group of Podium 2012 volunteers from Durham Gilesgate Sports College. This group was led by Amanda Jones, Events Scholar and Student Volunteer, who had this to say: “I thoroughly enjoyed being involved in the organisation of the recent Charity Rugby event. I learned so much from the experience and I benefited immeasurably from my involvement – both professionally and personally.”

If you want to add these amazing experiences to your daily life, contact Emma Hall-Craggs at teamdurham.community@dur.ac.uk, or call 0191 334 2161. Visit www.teamdurham.com/community for more information on our work.