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Staying in Liverpool over the Christmas Vacation
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Today’s session
• What to expect over Christmas• An idea of a traditional British Christmas• Practical tips• Things to see and do in the vacation period
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What is Christmas like in the UK?
• Family and friends• Rest• Going out• Food and drink• Decorations• Presents • Time for celebration
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Shop opening hours
• Restricted opening times over Christmas and New Year
• Closed on Christmas day• Times usually displayed on poster at entrance• Plan ahead - have enough food to last a few
days
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Transport
Bus and trains – reduced service
Taxi – increased fares, busy
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University Service opening times
• University closes at 5pm Wednesday 23 December re-opens on Monday 4 January 2015
• Library - 23 December at 9.30 pm re-opens 29/30/31 December from 8.30 am – 6pm. Will resume normal opening
• Sport & Fitness Centre - closes at 8pm on Monday 21 December and will re-open on Saturday 2 January from 8.30 am.
• IST Closes at 5pm Wednesday 23 December re-opens Monday 4 January 2015. • In an emergency, call University security 0151 794 3222
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If you are ill or have an accident• Call 999 if it is a serious emergency• Call 101 for police non-emergencies• Call 111 for NHS Direct - health advice and
information 24 hours a day• Royal Liverpool University Hospital, London Road• Chemist/pharmacist – how to find nearest branch• GP – if you are with Brownlow Group Practice
www.brownlowgrouppractice.org If you are not registered with Brownlow Group
Practice - seek information from your GP
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Keep warm• Hat, scarf, mittens/gloves• Lots of layers and ‘thermals’ (special warm
underwear) • Waterproof clothes and footwear• At home:
– Blankets– Thicker duvet (15 tog is highest)– Hot water bottle– Hot drinks
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Stay safe in ice and snow• Pavements can get icy – wear ice grips• If ice on the road, avoid driving• If you do drive, keep de-icer, ice scraper, a blanket, a
torch and a flask containing a hot drink in the car• If you will be away from your accommodation,
remember to leave the heating on lowto avoid pipes freezing and bursting
• Check weather and special weather warnings
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Places to go/events in Liverpool
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Liverpool Christmas Markets
Location: Lord Street, Paradise Street, Church StDate: Now until Tuesday 22 DecemberTime: 9 am onwards – 8pm
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Snowflake Trail
Location: Throughout the cityDate: Now until 3 January 2016 Time: Anytime
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Ice Festival•Ice rink•Ice slide - 30 metre slides 6 metres above park•Ice bar & Après Lodge – ice sculptures, hot chocolate and mulled wineLocation: Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONEDate: Now until 3rd JanuaryTime: 11am-7pm/9pmhttp://www.liverpool-one.com/icefestival
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Pantomimes• The Everyman Playhouse• Rapunzel Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Panto• http://www.everymanplayhouse.com/whats-on/r
apunzel-rock-n-roll-panto• Now until 23rd January
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Pantomimes• Liverpool Empire Theatre• Dick Whittington• Now until 3rd January• http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/dick-whitti
ngton/liverpool-empire/
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Pantomimes• Epstein Theatre• Cinderella• http://www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk/whats-on/
cinderella.aspx
• Now until 3rd January
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The Philharmonic Hall• A Hollywood Christmas:
http://www.liverpoolphil.com/16697/events-classical-music/a-hollywood-christmas.html
• Liverpool Welsh Choral Stars at Christmas: http://www.liverpoolphil.com/17832/events-classical-music/liverpool-welsh-choral.html
• The Spirit of Christmas (traditional British Christmas concert with Philharmonic Choir): http://www.liverpoolphil.com/16699/events-classical-music/spirit-of-christmas.html
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• Santa’s Sleigh on Hope Street – Family Concert: http://www.liverpoolphil.com/16710/events-classical-music/santas-sleigh-on-hope-street.html
• Carols by Candlelight: http://www.liverpoolphil.com/17508/events-classical-music/carols-by-candlelight.html
• It’s A Wonderful Life: http://www.liverpoolphil.com/17820/events-film-comedy-amp-events/its-a-wonderful-life.html
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Carol Services• 11 Liverpool Christmas Carol Concerts (including St
Georges Hall and the Anglican Cathedral):
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/11-liverpool-christmas-carol-concerts-10508877
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Be a tourist!• Sightseeing in Liverpool
– Inside Metropolitan cathedral
– Up to the top of Anglican cathedral
– Up to the top of St. John’s tower
– Ferry across the Mersey
– Free museums and galleries http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/
Website: www.visitliverpool.com Email: [email protected]
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Things to do
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Get part-time job
• Can work full-time during vacation period• How to find work...• Working During Your Studies Presentation -
Friday 11th December 1pm
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Study!
– Study with friends– Revise– Get organised for the new term– Improve your English
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Have your own British‘Christmas day’ with friends
• Christmas tree with lights and baubles
• Exchange gifts• Queen’s speech – 3pm Christmas Day• Cook Christmas dinner
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Things to do: Ideas
• Seek opportunities to practise your English• Keep a journal and photographs/blog• Volunteer• Watch some Christmas films
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Christmas films!
• It’s a Wonderful life (1946)
• Miracle on 34th Street (1947/1994)
• The Snowman (1982)• Gremlins (1984)• Die Hard (1988)• Scrooged (1988)
• Home Alone (1990)• The Muppets Christmas
Carol (1993)• The Nightmare before
Christmas (1993)• Elf (2003)• Arthur Christmas (2011)• Love Actually (2003)
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Travel in the UK
Visit Chester, Manchester, Leeds, York, London, Wales, Edinburgh, Scotland
• Train - www.thetrainline.com• Coach - www.nationalexpress.com/home.aspx • Megabus - www.megabus.com
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IST Facebook page
• Staying in Liverpool over the Christmas vacation - UofL students
• Share ideas• Post what you are doing• Organise your own events• Invite others to join in • Ask if you can join in
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Tell us what you have done!
• Send us your journal/link to blog• Photographs• Put photos on Facebook• Give us feedback for next year’s
workshop