Gym
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Opening Hours
Sat and Sun - 19:00 to 23:00
Mon to Fri - 12:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 23:00
We offers competitive prices to Linacre students. Check out the price list: LINK TO PDF. A wide range of fair trade produce is available. The cost is subsidised by college. If you are interested in working at the bar, please contact the common room Bar Secretary Chelsea Nolen.
Note: The Bar is WiFi enabled. However, to use the wireless network you must register your laptop with the OU Computing Service.
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Barbecue
Linacre common room owns an industrial-scale gas barbecue. Common room members who wish to use the barbecue should contact the student Food Representative at food@linacre.ox.ac.uk. Terms and conditions for use of the barbecue are supplied here (Word .doc file). Please note that the BBQ should not be used on any paved areas within college grounds. On the grass is fine, however please check with Sam Gaisford (housekeeper) and reception to make sure no other function is taking place in college, which will clash with your planned BBQ.
Note: The BBQ is very difficult to clean. When you are planning your BBQ, allow about one hour for this cumbersome chore.
Bicycle Maintenance Equipment
The common room owns a set of bicycle maintenance equipment. It includes tools, pumps and puncture repair kits. To access the equipment, you must sign out a set of keys from the porter's lodge. If you encounter any problems (for example, missing or broken equipment) or have any suggestions as to how the setup can be improved, please contact the student Bike Representative by emailing: bike@linacre.ox.ac.uk Useful tip: Amongst the keys you will find a metal fob that can be used to override the motion sensitive lighting in the bicycle store.
Darts Board
There is a darts board at the back of the common room. The bar tender with supply you with a set of darts. If you are interested in participating in a darts tournament, please email the common room Sports Secretary: cr.sports@linacre.ox.ac.uk
Digital Projector
The common room and the College have joint ownership of a digital projector. It can be connected to a laptop computer, VCR or DVD player. In addition, it can be used to screen live television. The projector is expensive and is heavily used. For these reasons it must be handled with care. If you would like to use it, you must obtain permission from the Bursary and check availablity with the IT Manager. Essential information on how to setup the projector can be found here: PDF. The common room also posseses a huge 4:3 projection screen which can be used, during the Summer, to show movies outdoors on Linacre quad.
Digital Video Camera
The common room has recently purchased a Sony digital video camera. The camera is issued to common room members on a "temporary loan" basis in accordance with these terms and conditions PDF. Users are required to supply a signature to indicate intent to adhere to the terms and conditions. The maximum loan period is one week. If you wish to use the camera, you must arrange dates/times for collection and return with the Linacre IT Manager. He can be contacted by emailing itmanager@linacre.ox.ac.uk or via telephone (01865 271659). The college has a PowerMac G5 computer in the library. It is equipped with video editing software and a DVD burner. This represents a complete video creation solution for Linacre students.
Jukebox
There is a free jukebox in the common room. The music selection is continually refreshed. Volume controls are located behind the bar - ask the bar tender. If you would like to add your favourite CD to the Jukebox, please email the common room Social Secretary: Greg Crawford greg.crawford@linacre.ox.ac.uk
Note: There is a big red button behind the bar which aborts the track that is currently playing. Sometimes you cannot account for bad taste.
Magazines, Newspapers and Journals
The common room currently has subscriptions for a selection of newspapers, magazines and journals. A concerted effort has been made to provide publications from various countries and areas of interest, catering to Linacre's diverse student population. An annual publication survey ensures that Linacre students' research and leisure reading needs continue to be met. Please direct any questions to the common room Welfare and Services Secretary.
Pool Table
The common room owns a new pool table for use by its members. Everything you need to play will be supplied at no cost. If you are interested in participating in a darts tournament or would like to compete at an inter-college level, please email: sam.elliott@linacre.ox.ac.uk
Punt
The common room owns a punt! The Linacre punt is stored at Wolfson College. Before using the punt, a registration fee of £10 is applicable. This represents excellent value for money since it entitles you to use the punt throughout the entire punting season (usually 1st April to 30th September). For further information, please consult the punt regulations PDF. If you have any questions, you can contact the Linacre Admiral of the Punt (what a prestigious title) by emailing: punt@linacre.ox.ac.uk
Note: Some information regarding effective punting technique can be viewed here.
Sewing Machine
Linacre owns a Jenome JP720 Sewing Machine that is available to Linacre members to borrow. The maximum loan period is two weeks. You can book ahead to ensure you are able to use the machine during the time period you need it. Anyone wishing to use the Sewing Machine must sign the Terms and Conditions form (download word document). The Sewing Machine may be signed out at the Porter's Lodge. You will be given a key to the cupboard in the Pool Room where the Sewing Machine is stored. The sewing machine is currently looked after by Beate Dirks. You can email sewing.machine@linacre.ox.ac.uk to get in contact.
Note: The Sewing Machine has 20 different stitch patterns, variable speed control (so you can set it on slow for tricky work and fast for straight seams), built in needle threader, one step button-hole function, automatic lock stitching as well as various accessories for quilting. Also in the cupboard you will find a sewing kit which contains thread, sissors and other notions for your use. If you use up a spool of thread, please replace it as a courtesy to the next person who uses the kit.
Toys for Children and Board Games
The common room owns a range of toys and books for children. These are accessed using a key provided at the porter's lodge. The toys are maintained by the common room Welfare Representative, who will be very willing to discuss how the common room can further provide for children at Linacre. A selection of board games is available. These are also accessed using a key provided at the porter's lodge.
Websites
College societies can now have websites hosted by college, on the college's new content management system. This allows users to manage the content of their websites remotely through a simple web interface. Sites hosted on this system will use a customised version of the Common Room template (see the Linacre Boat Club website for an example). Different designs are currently not allowed. If you need to host a site with a different design, you should consider using the free webspace provided by OUCS. For more information about this service, please contact the college webmaster.
Widescreen Television
The Small Common Room owns a 42 inch widescreen back-projected television. In addition, there is a VCR, a DVD player and a Sky Digital box. If you would like to connect a video camera to the television, please use the input ports located on the left hand side. This way, you can avoid disconnecting existing audio/visual equipment. Additional instructions are available here PDF.
Note: There is no formal system for reserving the television. However, there is a book in the Small Common Room which are used by students to inform each other of unofficial reservations.
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