About Cavendish
Welcome to Cavendish! Cavendish is one of 12 catered halls on University Park and offers both single study and en suite bedrooms. Located near Ancaster and Willoughby by the West Entrance, Cavendish is in a bustling and busy corner of campus. The hall is comprised of several blocks built around a scenic grass quad, with an additional newer block at the back. The bedrooms in Cavendish are spacious and light, combine this with the excellent hall facilities and you’ve got yourself one very happy hall experience!
Cavendish JCR Committee
The Current JCR Committee is in post until 31st October.
President: Elias Cohen
The President is here to lead the JCR committee, liaise with the Hall Warden and Management, the Students’ Union and other stakeholders and represents your hall at the monthly Students’ Union Council.
Vice-President: Michael Hartfield
Responsible for the JCR’s website, publicity and communications, co-ordinates the JCR committee elections and undertakes all Presidential duties in the absence of the President.
Social Secretaries: Sam Inerfield and Katie Wilson
Plan and run activities and events in your hall, organises publicity and ticket selling for events and liaise with Karni and Week One Reps.
Sports Coordinator: Sophie Lee Lawton
Coordinates your Hall sporting events, liaises with team captains for the intra-mural sports league, organises equipment and kit for your hall sports teams and represents your hall sports through meetings with the Students’ Union.
Welfare Reps: Joe Wright and Natasha White
Look after the welfare needs of the residents in your hall, represents your Hall’s welfare concerns to Hall Management and the Students’ Union runs welfare campaigns and is a member of the Students’ Union Welfare Rep Network.
Treasurer: Declan Simmons
Prepares and manages the JCR Budget, Income and Expenditure throughout the year and keeps the committee, residents, Students' Union and University updated about the accounts.
Environmental Rep: Kim Young
Liaise with the Students’ Union Environmental and Social Justice Rep to raise awareness and campaign about environmental issues in your hall, represent your Hall’s environmental issues to Hall management and the Students’ Union.
News and Events
During the 2012/13 Academic year, Cavendish JCR ran many successful events including a break to Amsterdam, after formal socials and a Summer Ball. See Natasha and Alisha, the JCR Social Secretaries, to find out what exciting events are lined up for your time in Cavendish!
Sports
Cavendish takes part in the Intra-Mural Sports (IMS) League, competing against other Halls and Societies. Teams include: Rugby Union 10s, Netball, Tennis and Hockey. Speak to Matthew, the JCR Sports Coordinator, to find out more about getting involved in these teams or other sports which the IMS League offer.