The Skill Section
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The aim of the Skill section is “to encourage the discovery and
development of practical social skills and personal interests”.
Of the Skill and Physical Recreation sections, one must be
followed for 6 months and the other for 12.
If you are a direct Gold entrant, you must do an extra 6 months of
either Service, or the longer of the Skill or Physical section.
As you are taking part in the Award while at Uni, we would like
you to encourage to make the most of the wide range of clubs and
societies affiliated to the Union, many of which can be used to
complete your Skill section.
Some Ideas…
ArtOfficial - If you’re feeling creative, these guys can provide you
with the materials and studio space you need, as well as the chance to
exhibit your work.
[email protected]
Bristol Debating – Organise weekly debates on a range of issues, as
well as visiting speakers.
[email protected]
Massage- Offer the opportunity to learn Therapeutic massage. They
aim to teach the basic skills involved in relaxing the various muscles
of the body. (And you get to go to Uni Balls for free!)
[email protected]
Photosoc- If you fancy yourself as a bit of a photographer, get free use
of their fully equipped darkrooms. They also run workshops on
developing and printing your own films.
[email protected]
Pottery- The society have their own pottery wheels and kiln at the
Union. (A good excuse to get messy)
[email protected]
Signsoc- For both deaf and hearing students, this society offer you the
chance to learn sign language, which could be a very useful skill.
[email protected]
Dramsoc- For the thespians out there, they give you the chance to act
in, direct, write and produce the 6 plays they put on each year.
[email protected]
UBFS (Film-making)- Become involved in making short films,
whether it’s acting or directing.
[email protected]
Music Theatre Bristol- If musicals are more your thing, get involved
in singing, acting, dancing…
[email protected]
Stage Technicians’ Association- These guys run the technical side of
all the productions put on by the Uni, and offer a great chance to get
involved behind the scenes.
[email protected]
Bristol University Music Society- Run the Chamber Orchestra,
Chamber Choir, Big Band, Wind Orchestra and String Orchestra, so if
you play an instrument there’s bound to be something for you.
[email protected]
Symphonia- An orchestra which offer the chance to play fun and
exciting music in an informal atmosphere.
[email protected]
Change-Ringers- Try something different! Bell-ringing could be for
you.
[email protected]
Bristol University Motor Club- Improve your general driving skills, or
go on to develop off-roading abilities.
[email protected]
This is not an exhaustive list, so if you still don’t see anything that
takes your fancy, check the societies page of the union website
http://www.ubu.org.uk/main/Societies/societieslist
It’s also possible to use learning a new language as your skill (unless
it’s your degree course). The Language Centre are a good point of
contact if you want to follow a course outside of your degree
http://www.bris.ac.uk/languagecentre/