Nickers dances and has a great time at the Societies and Volunteers Bash

The Societies and Volunteers Bash this year was the first of its type, as we moved from an evening that recognised just the volunteering aspects of the Union (admittedly including Sports and Societies committees) to this year’s event that also paid homage to the social and development aspects of being part of a society. The events run by societies and the atmosphere that they create upon campus are really important to the community at Reading University.

The awards and bands section of the evening went really well – it was a good idea from the Volunteers Committee to intersperse the wards sections between bands to keep the audience involved and give lots of ‘nipping to the bar/loo’ breaks. Also for the first time ever the Welfare volunteers were fully recognised at the event – Jenna did a great job at getting Peer Supporters, Nightliners and Welfare Reps involved in the evening and fully acknowledged for the valuable work they do.

There was much dancing and singing – with some scary renditions at Mojo’s Karaoke (the only place to be on a Thursday night) and a 3Sixty dance floor with enough room to boogie, to glide and to slide.

Huge congratulations to all who won awards and many thanks to Sam Hibbs, Jenna Roebuck, Anthony Gudgin and Naomi Tomblin who did so much for the night. But ultimately, the night was a success only because Student Activities at Reading is a success – and that’s all down to everyone who gives so much to the community on campus. So the biggest thanks of all go to all of you.