Student Arrival Guide 2015 / 16
Broadgate Park
Turnpike Lane
Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 2RX
+44 (0)115 951 8670
broadgateparklettings@
upp-ltd.com
Student arrival guide
Contents
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Before you arrive
What is provided?
What do I need to pack?
What you won’t need
Arrival Day
Things to know
The local area - Albion & Broadgate
The local area - Cloister House
People to help you - Welfare support
Onsite Facilities Map
All photos are examples of facilities on offer and individual
rooms may vary.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the details
outlined in this booklet are correct at the time of publication,
some arrangements may be subject to change.
uppbroadgatepark.com
Before you arrive
Register online at the
University of Nottingham
Complete the E-Induction
Go to; https://accommodation.uppbroadgatepark.
com/e-Student/ESLogin.aspx
Simply click ‘My Accommodation’ and follow the
links to ‘Manage my arrival/departure’
WI-FI
Follow the relevant link below in order to register
for your internet connection. Please ensure you
click on ‘Broadband Essential 20Mb - Annual’.
Complete your online registration on the
University of Nottingham applicant portal.
All students must register online. First year
students will also need to register in person in
your first week.
For more info on registration go to;
www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicservices/current
students/registration/registration.aspx
Check your contents
insurance and purchase
extra cover if needed
Broadgate Park; http://prearrival.studentcom.
co.uk/9ad1f1db69eefed0c577229023225b42
Albion House; http://prearrival.studentcom.
co.uk/9e58c90f3e1d00c34a602ed7e7ed6968
Cloister House; http://prearrival.studentcom.
co.uk/81083e4117919532e5a1d9001bf82072
Once you have created your account, you will
be sent an acknowledgement email. This will be
followed by a further email which will contain
your login details and will request that you verify
your email address. If you do not verify your
email address within one week your account may
be suspended.
A basic level of insurance cover, provided by
Endsleigh, is included for everyone living in
halls. Full details can be viewed through your
E-Induction.
You’ll need to check this cover is adequate for all
of your personal belongings. Laptops, tablets and
phones are not covered outside of your room.
You can arrange extra cover should you need to,
either via Endsleigh or another provider.
www.endsleigh.co.uk/reviewcover
Completing this pre-arrival will make internet
access available as soon as you arrive.
Amazon Locker
Add the Broadgate Park Amazon locker ‘Vine’ to
your Amazon address book.
Financial support
Check what financial support options you can
access. Don’t forget your student loan document
as you will need to scan this at registration.
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices/
financialsupport/studentfunding/index.aspx
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What is provided?
What will be in your bedroom?
Communal cleaning
All of the rooms contain a single bed with
under bed storage space, a desk & desk chair,
desk lighting, a wardrobe and drawers. The
large standard bedroom, large en-suite and
large studio rooms have a small double bed
(double sized bedding will fit).
Communal kitchens and bathrooms will be
cleaned weekly (please leave surfaces clear,
wash pots and ensure rubbish has been taken
to the bin store when full).
The day your flat will be cleaned and an
introduction to your Cleaner will be displayed
in your kitchen.
In the studio blocks your corridors will be
cleaned weekly.
In your kitchen
Broadgate Park is self-catered and the
communal kitchens include a hob, oven,
microwave, fridge freezer, cupboards and
storage space for all residents. A kettle, toaster,
iron, ironing board, dustpan & brush and
vacuum cleaner are also provided.
Internet access
All bedrooms have access to Wi-Fi provided by
StudentCom and there is also a data point in
each bedroom.
Studio rooms have 2 hobs, a microwave
combination oven, fridge, kettle and access to
an ironing room in your building.
Don’t forget to register pre-arrival.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING EXTERNAL ROUTERS!
Should you have any issues with your Wi-Fi
connection please contact StudentCom
support on Twitter @StudentComHelp which
is monitored 24 hours a day or by telephone on
0333 1230112
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Before
you arrive
What
do I need
to pack?
Bedding and towels
Other essentials
You’ll need to provide your own bed linen, we
would suggest bringing the following items:
• Duvet and duvet cover
• Flat bottom sheet
• Pillow(s) and pillow cases
• Mattress protector
• Bath and hand towels
• Coat hangers - as these are not provided
• Warm coat, hat, gloves, scarf and raincoat for
the winter months!
• Don’t forget toilet paper!
Tip: Remember that you’ll need to wash your
own bedding, so you may want to bring a spare
set.
Bedding packs
If you want to save on packing you can
purchase a bedding pack before you
arrive by calling +44 (0)115 9518670 or from
Reception at any time.
The bedding packs include a duvet, duvet
cover, pillow, pillow case and fitted sheet.
The single bedding pack costs £25 and the
double size pack costs £35.
Tip: Antibacterial cleaning wipes are really
easy to use and can be handy for cleaning
bathrooms and bedroom surfaces. They are
widely available from convenience stores and
supermarkets.
Tip: Don’t over pack. Remember you have
limited space.
Tip: Bring along some white/blu tac so you
can put up posters, notes and photos on the
noticeboard in your room (there are poster
sales on-site and on Main Campus during
Welcome Week). You may want to bring some
personal items to make your room your own e.g.
cushions, photo frames. Small boxes/containers
are really useful for keeping your belongings
tidy in your room.
Kitchen equipment
• Crockery - Plates, bowls, mugs, glasses
• Saucepan/Frying pan
• Baking tray
• Tea towels
• Cooking utensils/cutlery
Tip: Don’t bring too much kitchen equipment as
you may be able to share with your flatmates.
Tip: There are plenty of shops in the local area
where kitchen equipment can be bought easily
and cheaply.
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What you won’t need
Electrical equipment
Prohibited items
You shouldn’t need to bring any additional
electrical equipment for the kitchen as all the
basics are provided. Electrical items that are for
use in the kitchen e.g. kettles and toasters, must
not be used in the bedrooms.
• Animals of any kind are not allowed in the
accommodation.
• Candles, tea lights, incense/joss sticks or fairy
lights (battery operated ones are fine) as these are
a fire risk and not allowed in the accommodation.
• Chip pans and deep fat fryers – these are a high
risk fire hazard.
• Convector heaters and air conditioning units
must not be used.
• Mini fridges (medical fridges are available upon
request pre-arrival, to arrange this please contact
[email protected]).
• Electrical equipment must be safe – preferably
new. If there are any doubts about the safety of
the equipment, please arrange for an inspection
and/or test (Portable Appliance Test). The
Maintenance Team can conduct a check for you –
please ask at the Main Reception.
• The UK electrical supply is 240V and all
appliances must be rated for this voltage. Do not
use electrical items made for other countries’
electrical supply.
• Never overload electrical sockets.
Adaptor plugs
Students from outside the UK should only
use adaptor plugs which are CE or BS1363
marked and fused as shown below. These are
available to buy from Reception on arrivals
weekend.
Room checks are carried out twice a year by
the Residence Team. Any prohibited items
found will be confiscated.
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Arrival Day
You are welcome to arrive from 10am on your
arrival date.
If you are arriving later than your start date
it is essential you contact the lettings team at
[email protected] as soon as
possible to confirm your arrival date. Please note
your room may be re-allocated to another student
if we are not aware that you plan to arrive after
this date.
Tip: You will have to bring some ID to
register at the University of Nottingham
in your first week, so it’s a good idea to put
your documents in a folder or a plastic
wallet so you have them all in a safe place.
ABC - instructions for check in
Albion House Residents
Cloister House Residents
•Please make your way to NG9 2PA where
you can collect your key from Albion House
Reception.
• On arrival, you will be requested to sign in and
will then be issued with your keys.
• You will be given a welcome bag containing
your inventory along with some fun and useful
information.
• Please make your way to NG9 2RX where you
can collect your key for Cloister House.
• On arrival, you will be requested to sign in and
will then be issued with your keys.
• You will be given a welcome bag containing
your inventory along with some fun and useful
information.
• You will then need to make your way to Cloister
House.
Broadgate Park Residents
Out of Hours Arrival
• Please go to NG9 2RX and make your way to our
Reception which is signposted once you are on
site.
• On arrival, you will be requested to sign in and
will then be issued with your keys.
• You will be given a welcome bag containing your
inventory, some useful information and a map to
guide you to your block.
Our Reception is open 24 hours a day 7 days a
week, so there will always be someone available
to welcome you to Broadgate Park and check you
into your room.
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Things to know
Please ensure you complete an
inventory form
On your arrival we will provide you with a
room inventory in your welcome bag. We
recommend you complete this before you
unpack and return it to Reception within 48
hours of your arrival.
This is an important document as it records
the condition of your room on arrival, and,
when you leave, will be used to determine
any appropriate damage charges during
your residency. If you do not complete the
inventory it will be assumed that there are no
issues with your room.
Post and parcels
All parcels and packages must be accepted
directly by our students. Unfortunately we
cannot accept these at Reception.
The Royal Mail has access to the entrance of
each building in order to access your mailbox.
The mailboxes are shared between each flat.
Large parcels will not fit in your mailbox, when
placing an order please ensure you provide a valid
contact number.
Don’t forget we have an Amazon locker on site –
add this to your Amazon address book. The name
of the locker is “Vine”.
If you find anything not as you expected
please visit the Maintenance Helpdesk where
there will be someone who can help.
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Local Area - Albion House & Broadgate
Getting to know the area
Transport around Beeston &
Nottingham
Taxi
Cable Cars are a local Beeston based taxi company.
Moving to a new town or city can be daunting.
Please find a couple of links below that you may
find useful.
Beeston
www.letsgotobeeston.co.uk
Nottingham
www.experiencenottinghamshire.com
Local Supermarkets
Tesco - Beeston Extra
NG9 2WJ
Mon - Sat 24 hours
Sun - 11:00 - 17:00
0.4 miles from Albion House
0.9 miles from Broadgate Park
Cable Cars http://cablecars9229229.co.uk
+44 (0)115 9229229
Bus
Broadgate Park and Albion House are in close
proximity to a number of major bus routes into the
City Centre and Beeston.
Trent Barton Indigo Line
www.trentbarton.co.uk/services/indigo
NCT 36
www.nctx.co.uk/timetables-tickets-maps/buseslines/bus/36
Your Bus Y36
http://catchyourbus.co.uk/businfo/
Resources/Y36%20DL%20April%202013.pdf
Sainsburys - Beeston
NG9 2LA Mon - Fri 07:00 - 22:00
Sat 07:00 - 22:00
Sun 10:00 - 16:00
0.1 miles from Albion House
1.3 miles from Broadgate Park
Tram
Lidl - Beeston
NG9 2NG
Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00
Sun 10:00 - 16:00
0.1 miles from Albion House
1.3 miles from Broadgate Park
Albion House
https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=zNofq5cKTVm8.kBWXijxm6t7o
New to Beeston - Now open. The nearest stop for
Broadgate is Lower Street - University Boulevard,
and Albion’s will be Beeston Town Centre
http://www.thetram.net/
Google map link
Broadgate Park
https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=zNofq5cKTVm8.kJ1oL8uu-JS0
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Local Area - Cloister House
Getting to know the area
Dunkirk has cafes, pubs, takeaways, a
convenience store and religious centres, right on
the outskirts of the University Park Campus.
A multiplex cinema and entertainment centre,
including a bowling alley and a number of
chain restaurants, is within walking distance of
Dunkirk so there are plenty of things to do when
you’re not studying.
Transport around Dunkirk &
Nottingham
Taxi’s
Cable Cars http://cablecars9229229.co.uk
+44 (0)115 9229229
Bus
Cloister House is in close proximity of a bus route
into the City Centre and Beeston.
Nottingham
www.experiencenottinghamshire.com
Google map link
Cloister House
https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=zNofq5cKTVm8.kBWXijxm6t7o
NCT 34
https://www.nctx.co.uk/timetables-ticketsmaps/buses-lines/bus/34
Tram
New to Beeston - Now open. The nearest stops for
Cloister House will be the Queen’s Medical Centre
and Gregory Street
http://www.thetram.net/
Supermarkets
Tesco - Castle Boulevard Express
NG7 1SA
Mon - Sun - 07:00 - 23:00
0.5 miles from Cloister House
Sainsburys - Castle Marina
NG7 1GX
Mon - Sat 07:00 - 23:00
Sun 10:00 - 16:00
0.9 miles from Cloister House
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People to help you - Welfare support
At Broadgate Park we are all here to help and support you through your time at University;
whether it’s advice on how to make your payments or pastoral support, there will be someone
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for you to contact.
We have a Warden & Tutor Team available out of hours, this team comprises of students in their
second year and above who have been through the same experience of living away from home.
Please see the contact numbers outlined below or talk to us in Reception at anytime.
RECEPTION
[email protected]
0115 951 8670
BROADGATE TUTOR TEAM
[email protected]
07880 092 658 7pm - 7am everyday
BROADGATE PARK MAINTENANCE
HELP DESK
[email protected]
0115 951 8690
ACCOMMODATION OFFICE
RENT PAYMENTS ETC.
[email protected]
0115 951 3697
STUDENT SERVICES CENTRE
UNI PARK
[email protected]
0115 951 3710
WI-FI SUPPORT
Tweet - @studentcomhelp
0333 123 0112
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Onsite Facilities
Open 9am-9pm Term Time
Open 8am-10pm Term Time
Common Room
Woodland Walk
Outdoor Gym
Laundry Rooms
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