Lenton and Wortley
Welcome to Lenton and Wortley Hall! Lenton is one of 12 catered halls on University Park and is the third largest hall on campus. It’s located near Lincoln hall, in easy walking distance of the library and central campus buildings. The hall is laid out in blocks built around an impressive quad which is really handy in summer and the hall hosts a number of large parties throughout the year. Lenton is a sociable, exciting and attractive hall; we wish you a very happy year here!
Lenton and Wortley JCR Committee
The Current JCR Committee is in post until 31st October.
President: Sam Leach
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: Gareth Bridge
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.
Treasurer: Emma Lane
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.
Social Secretaries: Jamie Prys-Owen & Lily Senior
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: Eric Umeohabike
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: Alex Rowlands and Amy Cunliffe
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.
Environmental Officer: Joshua Powell
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 2010/11 Academic year, Lenton and Wortley JCR ran many successful events including a break to Amsterdam, after formal socials and a week of Summer Events! See Jamie or Lily, the JCR Social Secretaries, to find out what exciting events are lined up for your time in Lenton and Wortley!
Sports
Lenton and Wortley Hall takes part in the Intra-Mural Sports (IMS) League, competing against other Halls and Societies. Teams include: Football, Netball, Hockey and Rugby Union 10s. Speak to Eric, the JCR Sports Coordinator, to find out more about getting involved in these teams or other sports which the IMS League offers.