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Halloween celebrations at Trinity Hall were a success!
Over pumpkin carving and spooky biscuit decorating we chatted about why we actually ‘celebrate’ Halloween and the roots of the holiday. There were some very creative pumpkins and everyone left with all their fingers still attached so it went well!
~ Alice (Social Officer)
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DROP-IN DROP-IN SESSIONS: SESSIONS:
Drop-In is a time where you can come talk to me if you have any issues and would like some resources or advice about where to go for help.
Drop in will be held every Wednesday starting from the 6th of November between 2-4pm in the MCR office, no appointment is needed you can just come along whenever. If you cannot make it to one of the Drop-Ins but would like to talk to me you can email me to arrange another time.
SPIKING SPIKING AWARENESS AWARENESS
USEFUL CONTACTS USEFUL CONTACTS
Nightline: https://durhamnightline.com (Anonymous andConfidentialActiveListeningforDurhamStudents)
Samaritans: Call116123orvisit https://www.samaritans.org/
Durham NHS crisis line: 08000516171
The Meadows (SexualAssaultReferralCentre): 03333448283
Cruse Bereavement Support: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
But please remember you can always reach out to staff in the college and university for support.
Spiking is giving someone alcohol or drugs without them knowing or agreeing, most commonly this is done through putting something in someones drink
Spiking can happen to anyone anywhere - no matter their age, gender or sexuality.
Spiking can cause distress, emotional harm and anxiety. It can also put you at a greater risk of injury, theft or assault. Confusion.
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF SPIKING COULD INCLUDE: SPIKING COULD INCLUDE:
Nauseaorvomiting.
Hallucinationsandparanoia.
Disorientationorpoorcoordination. Lossofabilitytocommunicateproperly. Memoryloss.
Feelingsickorthrowingup
If you are worried that you or a friend have been spiked call 111, and to prevent the risks of spiking follow these safety guides:
Watchyourdrinkclosely,neverleaveit unattended
Becarefulaboutacceptingadrinkfrom someoneyoudonotknow
Ifyouthinkyourdrinkhasbeentampered with,don'tdrinkit
Ifyouseesuspiciousactivityreportitto staff
