September: London Highgate
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This month at a glance
TUES 5th |
International food party |
WEDS 6th |
Cinema night |
THURS 7th |
Football |
Weekend trips and tours:
York, Peak district and Bronte Country |
TUES 12th |
Les Miserables
Cooking Afternoon |
WEDS 13th |
Cinema night |
THURS 14th |
Football
Ten-pin Bowling |
Weekend trips and tours:
Liverpool & North Wales, Walk on Hampstead Heath |
TUES 19th |
Karaoke party |
WEDS 20th |
Cinema night |
THURS 21st |
Football
Salsa |
Weekend trips and tours:
Edinburgh by train |
TUES 26th |
The Lion King |
WEDS 27th |
Cinema night |
THURS 28th |
Football
Pizza evening |
Weekend trips and tours:
Paris, Tower Bridge & Monument tour |
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Tours & Excursions
The Cotsworlds, Bath & Stonehenge |
Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd |
08:30am at Travel & Treats Cafe, International Students' House |
Spend the weekend visiting beautiful Cotswolds villages in one of the most tranquil parts of England. You’ll also go to Bath where a tour guide will show you round this lovely old English town. And finally to Stonehenge where entrance to Stonehenge is included plus a complimentary audio tour in a variety of languages that allows you to explore the site. |
£99 |
York, Peak District and Bronte Country |
Sat 9th - Sun 10th |
7:00am at Travel & Treats Cafe, International Students' House |
Go back to Roman, Viking and Medieval times in the amazing city of York. See York’s city walls, York Minster, and the medieval shopping streets. Then spend the night in the dramatic Yorkshire village of Haworth where the Bronte sisters (famous writers) lived, before traveling to the incredible landscapes of the Peak District.The price includes fully guided tours and hotel accommodation with breakfast. |
£99 |
Liverpool & North Wales |
Sat 16th - Sun 17th |
8:30am at Travel & Treats Cafe, International Students' House |
Liverpool is a city in the north of England famous for its witty inhabitants (‘Scousers’), its river (The Mersey), Liverpool Football Club, and of course The Beatles. A tour guide will take you round the city’s most famous sights, including: John Lennon’s House, The Cavern Club, ‘The Beatles Story’ museum and Anfield, home of Liverpool FC. Then on to Wales and a guided tour through the beautiful mountain scenery of the Snowdonia National Park and a visit to Conway Castle. You’ll also get to spend an evening out in a nearby pub for traditional Welsh food!The price includes hotel accommodation in a twin bedded room with breakfast. |
£99 |
Walk on Hampstead Heath |
Sat 16th |
12pm |
With fantastic views from Parliament Hill, gaze across the horizon with the Millennium Dome, St. Paul’s and the Telecom Tower decorating the landscape. Fantastic for kite flying, Hampstead Heath is a highly popular open space for many a person from North London - a lovely place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon! You could even stop in one of the local pubs for a traditionalEnglish pub lunch... |
Free |
Edinburgh by train |
Fri 22nd - Sun 24th |
5:45 am at Burger King, Kings Cross Station |
Why not go ‘North of the Border’ this weekend? From 5-star visitor attractions and tours, to fabulous food to suit every taste (and wallet), and great shopping, the beautiful Scottish city of Edinburgh really has got it all.Only four and a half hours from central London, the price includes: two nights hotel accommodation with breakfast, a sightseeing tour and the services of a Tour Manager.NO UNDER 18’s unless accompanied by an adult |
£129 |
Tower Bridge & Monument |
Sat 30th |
10am at Highgate tube |
This is your chance to see inside these amazing buildings and discover their fascinating history.At Tower Bridge you can visit the original Victorian engine rooms that open the bridge and from the high-level walkways you can look out across the modern city skyline and downriver to Canary Wharf – the new business centre of London.Then, to The Monument, which commemorates the Great Fire of London of 1666. The tower has 311 steps (no lift!). Take in spectacular views of London from the top. |
£4.50 |
Our excursions to other countries are by luxury coach and ferry and the prices include all travel costs, accommodation, breakfast and guided tours. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL NECESSARY VISA REQUIREMENTS. Book by Wednesday at the latest.
Paris |
Fri 29th - Sun 1st |
£149 |
Try and book day trips by Wednesday or you may find there are no places left. All day trips are by luxury coach and include professional guides and entry into specific places named on the tour.
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Cultural Events
Musical: Les Miserables |
Queen's Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave |
Tues 12th |
7:30pm |
Once again we have tickets for you to see this fantastic West End Musical. Now in it’s 20th year, Les Miserables is still one of the best and most popular musicals in the world. Don’t wait to buy your tickets because they always sell out quickly! |
£15 |
Cinema nights |
St Giles Canteen |
Wed 6th, Wed 13th, Wed 20th, Wed 27th |
7:30pm |
Watch various new releases on a big screen with subtitles. Popcorn and drinks provided |
free |
Musical: The Lion King |
The Lyceum Theatre. |
Tues 26th |
7:30pm |
Yet again we’ve got tickets for one of London’s best West-End musicals at discount prices just for you.This performance of The Lion King features spectacular costumes and some of your favourite characters from the Disney Tale. Recognised as one of the most entertaining musicals in the world, this is one show you willnot want to miss! |
£22.50 |
Cooking Afternoon |
St Giles Canteen |
Tues 12th |
4.30pm |
Come and learn how to bake delicious shortbread! You will be given cooking instructions and be able to enjoy and share your own creations after cooking. |
Free |
Pizza Evening |
St Giles Canteen |
Tues 28th |
7:00pm - 9:00pm |
Come and make the best pizza you ever tasted! We will provide the basic ingredients for your pizza including the dough base and tomato sauce. Be sure to bring your favourite toppings (pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, ham, pineapple, anchovies…or anything else you like eating!) |
Free |
Salsa |
St Giles Canteen |
Thurs 21st |
6pm -7pm |
Are you an amazing dancer? Or do you have two left feet? Come and learn how to salsa dance with our very own dance teacher Claudio! And what better way to meet new people and make new friends than by impressing them with your moves on the dance floor! Beginners are welcome |
Free |
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Pubs, Clubs & Parties
International Food Party |
Tues 5th |
St Giles Canteen |
There are so many different nationalities at St Giles Highgate so let’s have a party to celebrate! Bring food or drink from your country, music from your country, wear clothes from your country and come with an open mind ready to experience some different things from all over the world! |
Free |
Pub crawl |
Thurs 7th |
Islington |
Join not one but two of our teachers, who will show you round the pubs and bars of this fashionable part of London, full of restaurants, cafes and great places to drink! |
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Karaoke Party |
Tues 19th |
St Giles Canteen |
Do you sing when nobody’s listening? Do you sing in the shower? Come to the St Giles Karaoke Night for a good time and a chance to practise your English! Practice your pronunciation and reading skills and you may find out that you are not a bad singer either! |
Free |
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Sports
Football & Ten Pin Bowling
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Individual events are subject to change and this should be used as a guide only
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