Friday 15th - Sunday 17th August 2008
What's happening over the weekend?
Provisional Timetable
Friday 15th August
7.00pm-8.30pm 1East 3.6
A chance to meet other house hunters, staff and Sabbaticals from the Students' Union and University Accommodation staff. Information packs and a short presentation will be given. You will then have the opportunity to find housemates and use the Bathstudentpad database to search for suitable properties. The Accommodation Manager Del Davies, AWARE's Co-ordinator Carol Lacey will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the weekend or housing in Bath.
8.00pm-11.00pm Parade Bar
The University's Parade Bar will be open serving a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. This is a chance for further socialising and getting to know people and Carol will be on hand to answer any last minute questions you may have.
Saturday 16th August
House hunting begins today, hopefully on Friday evening you will have made some selections of properties and possibly some appointments to view with a landlord or agent.
11.00am-4.00pm
AWARE will be open to answer any questions you may have and to go through tenancy agreements with you to ensure that you are aware of your responsibilities and rights before you sign.
Evening
On Friday there will be information distributed about various entertainment and social activities in Bath for you to try during your weekend.
Sunday 17th August
A further chance to view properties (by appointment with landlords).
11.00am-2.00pm
AWARE will once again be open to answer any questions you may or to explain your tenancy agreement.
How do I sign up?
If you wish to attend the house hunting weekend you need to complete the questionnaire and send it to aware@bath.ac.uk This questionnaire helps us group you with other students who are looking for similar accommodation, you are in no way obligated to stay with these students but it can be a good way of meeting new people.
If you do not wish to be grouped please complete the questionnaire to ensure that we have registered your interest in this event and if you wish make a note at the extra comments question that you do not wish to be grouped.
Where can I stay during the weekend?
University accommodation will be available on campus for the House Hunting Weekend. The following types of rooms are available:
Standard room (without washbasin, shared showers/WC's and shared kitchen) in Eastwood @ £13.50 per night.
Enhanced Standard room (with washbasin in room, shared showers/WC's and shared kitchen) in Westwood @ £18.75 per night.
To make a reservation please contact Beds@Bath, email beds@bath.ac.uk or telephone 01225 386622 option 1. Credit card details will be required to confirm a reservation. Please ensure that you mention that you are attending the House Hunting Weekend.
Alternatively there are a number of hostels, bed and breakfasts and hotels in Bath which you can view on www.visitbath.co.uk
I have a question...
If you have any questions about any aspect of the House Hunting weekend please contact AWARE by emailing aware@bath.ac.uk or phoning 01225 386906. If your question is about the accommodation available to rent on campus for the weekend please email beds@bath.ac.uk or phone 01225 386622 option 1.