Welcome to Sherwood Hall!
One of 12 catered halls on University Park, situated opposite Rutland Hall, Sherwood is the place to be within 2 minutes walking distance of the sports centre and swimming pool.
Sherwood is comprised of blocks which are built around two scenic grassy quads, perfect for relaxing and socialising in the summer. Accommodation is mainly in the form of single study rooms, with shared bathrooms on each floor. As one of the smaller halls on campus Sherwood benefits from a unique community atmosphere and a lively social scene.
Sherwood JCR Committee
The Current JCR Committee is in post until 31st October.
President: George Webster
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: Jamie Wardle
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: Matthew Brown
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: Gaby Noon and Ollie Thomas
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: Charlie Thomas
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 McKay and Olivia de Courcy
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: Ellie Sillett
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, Sherwood JCR ran many successful events including a break to Amsterdam, after formal socials, pub quizzes, paintballing and a Summer Day of Fun! See Gaby or Ollie, the JCR Social Secretaries, to find out what exciting events are lined up for your time in Sherwood!
Sports
Sherwood Hall takes part in the Intra-Mural Sports (IMS) League, competing against other Halls and Societies. Teams include: Basketball, Football, Hockey and Netball. Speak to Charlie, the JCR Sports Coordinator, to find out more about getting involved in these teams or other sports which the IMS League offer.