Sports & Games
Bar sports and games have been integrated into the newly refurbished JCR. There are two pool tables, two darts boards, and from October 2011, a table football table.
There are numerous board games available on loan from behind the bar on production of a library card. These include dominos, chess, playing cards, draughts and backgammon.
Parties & Discos
A good place to hold a party is in the College Bar. Please speak with our Bar Manager, Ian Thomson, if you have a birthday coming up and wish to celebrate it 'Bowland style'.
Parties may be held in selected areas, such as kitchens, but the permission of the College Residence Officer must be obtained at least three working days in advance. An application form can be obtained from the College Office.
No parties or noisy functions will be held during the 'Quiet Period' for University examinations in summer, which includes times for all students, and spreads through nearly all the summer term.
Television
There are 4 TVs in the JCR for use during normal opening hours. For late night viewing permission must be applied for three days in advance.
Residents should note that a personal mains-operated television set is not covered by the College licence and requires a separate licence. It is the student's sole responsibility to obtain a television licence for use of a TV in their room. This also includes watching live TV on your lap top or P.C.
Off-Campus Students' Common Room
The College has made special provision for Bowland students living off-campus by providing purpose – built facilities in the Admin Wing in Bowland Main. There is also a fully-equipped kitchen, bookable lockers and computer facilities for these students.
Miscellaneous Facilities
Guest Rooms
The College has guest rooms (single and twin bedded) on D floor of the main college (near the lift) and other similar guest rooms are available in other colleges which can be booked on a first-come, first-served basis for guests. The rooms are quiet, comfortable and good value. If you know of a visitor to the area who would like accommodation on-site, then book them a guest room. Phone extension 92899 for details of the current cost and availability.
Telephones
There is an internal phone located in Bowland foyer. There is an external phone box situated in Alexandra Square.
A telephone is located in each study bedroom, which has free connection to all internal campus telephones. Residents can subscribe to use the external call services; Uni-tel cards and leaflets are obtainable from the College Porter.
