Welcome to Harry French

Situated on a split site, on either side of Ashby Road, just 200 metres from campus. Harry French is a relaxed and friendly close-knit community, set in gardens and ideally situated for students who want to be near both town and campus.

Upcoming Plans

The student committee which organises events for the hall has put together a plan of suggested activities to help build hall community during the Welcome period. The below activities are not mandatory (unless specifically mentioned), and students are free to make their own choices about which activities they may choose to attend. Note that this is not an exhaustive list of local external venues/activities, which you may wish to explore independently. 

Move In
  • 9am - 5pm
Common Room Party
  • 8pm – 10:40pm
LSU Welcome Party
  • 11pm - 4am
Games Night Alternative
  • 11:15pm – 12:30am
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Warden Induction and "Your Path" Training (mandatory)
  • 1pm – 3pm
  • Location: EHB104 (Edward Herbert Building)
Campus Tour
  • 3pm – 4:30pm
  • Campus tour will follow after the inductions
Tote Bag Painting
  • 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Meet & Munch Night
  • 7pm – 10pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Town Tour and Thrift Shop
  • 12pm – 2pm
  • Meeting Location: Harry French Common Room
Common Room Party (with Claudia Parsons)
  • 8pm – 10:45pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Firefly Club Night
  • 11pm
  • . Please ensure you select the correct date upon purchase. 

Please note Firefly is not wheelchair accessible as there are stairs required to access the venue. 

Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
Coffee Morning in Lboro Town Centre
  • 10am – 11:30am
  • Meeting Location: Harry French Common Room
Glowfest (casual sport event)

As part of Welcome Week, students are invited to join Glowfest - a unique UV-themed sports event designed to bring people together in a fun, inclusive environment.

  • 12pm – 1pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
HF Padel Day and Meet the Committee
  • 4pm - 6pm
  • Location: TBC
Champs Pub Karaoke Night (with DC)
  • 8pm – 11pm
  • Theme: Tokyo Drift
Sip n Paint with Plant Pots
  • 8pm – 10pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Echo's Club Night
  • 11pm
  • .  Use the code HARRYFRENCH26 to access tickets. 
Academic Inductions (mandatory)
  • 9am - 6pm (your course will inform you about the exact time and date)
HF Sports Day
  • 12pm – 5pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room and Lawn
Guided Yoga
  • 5pm – 6pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Common Room Party (with Elvyn Richards)
  • 8:30pm – 10:45pm
LSU “First Night In Loughborough” Club Night
  • 11pm
Sports Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Ballsy 5k (Oddballs charity run)
  • Time TBC
  • Meeting Location: TBC
Bird House Making
  • 3pm – 5pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Poker & Pizza Night
  • 8pm – 10:30pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
  • No cash will be involved but prizes will be available
  • Dress code: Formal
Activities Bazaar
  • 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Sir David Wallace Sports Hall
Walk to queens park (with Cayley)
  • 5pm - 7pm
Cornerhouse Pub Quiz (with Cayley)
  • 7pm – 9pm
Zumba
  • Time TBC
  • Location: William Morris Dance Studio
Mocktail/ Cocktail Making
  • 5:30pm – 7pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Unite Halls Quiz Night (with William Morris)
  • 7pm – 9pm
  • Location: TBC
Committee vs Freshers Football
  • 3pm
  • Location: TBC
Griffin Garden Party
  • 6pm – 11pm
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Cookie Decorating
  • 2pm – 4pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Warden Team’s Welcome
  • 7pm – 10pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Common Room Party (with Towers and The Holt)
  • 8:30pm – 11:45pm
  • Location: Towers Common Room
  • Theme: Harrywood (Hollywood theme)
Pub Night
  • 9pm – 1am
  • Location: TBC
  • Theme: Bondi Beach Bash
Yoga Class with 'Train and Gain Society'
  • 3pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Nottingham Bierkeller + Rock City
  • Bus meeting time: 6pm
  • Tickets available to purchase soon (buses included)
Returners Gartic Phone Game
  • 1pm – 2pm
  • Location: Harry French Common Room
Pool and Darts at Pockets (in Town)
  • 7pm – 9pm
LSU "360" Club Night
  • 11pm  - 4am
Harry French Fair (and HF Group Photo)
  • 12pm – 5pm (photo time TBC)
  • Location: Harry French Common Room and Lawn

All Harry French social media channels are student-led through the hall's committee. 

New residents will receive a communication from the university about official chat groups. Be cautious regarding any groups not endorsed directly by your Halls of Residence.

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