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Freshers’ Fayre 2025

Freshers’ Fayre 2025

Event details:

Starts on 11th Sept 2025 at 10:30 / Ends at 17th Sept 2025 at 13:30


Event description:

Your start to an extraordinary year!

Saddle up, students - this year’s Freshers’ Fayre is riding into town with a Cowboy Western theme! Dust off your boots, grab your hats, and get ready to kick off the new term in true Wild West style.

Freshers’ Fest welcomes all new and returning students to join us at our Abingdon, Witney, and Common Leys Campuses to celebrate the start of a new term.

    When & Where?

    Freshers’ Fest 2025 Dates:

    Common Leys Farm Campus - Thursday 11th September, 10:30am - 1:30pm

    Witney Campus - Monday 15th September, 10:30am - 1:30pm

    Abingdon Campus - Wednesday 17th September, 10:30am - 1:30pm

      What’s On?

      This year, Freshers’ Fayre is packed full of activities, games, and Wild West fun.

      Take on the challenges:

      • Bucking bronco
      • Plastic axe throwing & sponge throwing
      • Scavenger hunt & board games
      • Giant Connect 4, Jenga and more
      • Sports and basketball competitions
      • Fire brigade demo
      • Western-style photobooth
      • Festival makeup with a western twist

          Tuck into:

          • Ice cream van
          • Hot dog stand
          • Tuck Shop

            Meet the Teams & Partners

            Alongside the fun, Freshers’ Fayre is your chance to meet the College teams and local organisations who are here to support you during your journey. You’ll find:

            • Student Voice, Enrichment & Careers

            • Maths & English

            • Study Coaches

            • SEND and FEAST (Further Education Autism Specialist Team)

            • College Nurse

            • Thames Valley Police, MIND, Carers Oxfordshire, Yellow Submarine, Aquarius, HSBC, The Terence Higgins Trust and more!


            Not joining us this year?

            Freshers’ Fayre is only open to current students, but if you’re considering joining us in the future, don’t worry, you can still get a taste of College life at one of our Open Days.

            Keep an eye on our Events page for details of upcoming open events, where you can explore our campuses, meet staff, and find the right course for you.