{"id":432,"date":"2023-09-01T10:57:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T09:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/?p=432"},"modified":"2024-11-12T16:40:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T16:40:53","slug":"esther-parkin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/be-well\/2023\/09\/01\/esther-parkin\/","title":{"rendered":"Esther Parkin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Esther Parkin is our new hub for social groups and wellbeing events.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;c8776cf5-bfdb-4f82-9582-63f456446e7f|15&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">This blog tells you a bit more about how to find <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> and what it looks like inside<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">taking you on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">a virtual tour of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">how to get there and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">around the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">venue<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">. It also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">provides<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">accessibility information<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> and some helpful information about what groups are running from Esther Parkin this academic year.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW83523450 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to find it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Esther Parkin is located on the East side of campus between Eastwood and Marlborough Court.\u00a0 It is located in grid C4 on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/publications\/claverton-down-campus-map\/attachments\/university-campus-map.pdf\">campus map.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Starting at the Lime Tree, walk North with Marlborough and Solsbury Court on your right hand side. As you reach the corner of Marlborough Court turn right, you will find Esther Parkin approximately 50 yards on your left.\u00a0 Alternatively walk the route with us in our directions video:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Directions to Esther Parkin\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/857903826?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What's in the space<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The space is great for student groups (which is why we like it).\u00a0 There is a lounge area full of comfy seating, beanbags and tables where many of the groups will be able to relax and chat or watch a film on the projector screen.\u00a0 It also has a meeting space with large table, perfect for games and crafts as well a functioning kitchen for refreshments and snacks. For those sunny days there is some outside space with benches and the garden is home to our campus garden used for Gardening Club and Green Minds.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at our tour video to see inside:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Esther Parkin tour\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/858021730?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Esther Parkin has disabled access including a ramp with automatic door to the rear of the building.\u00a0 The space is flexible allowing for wheelchair users and the doors can be opened to double width.\u00a0 There is also an accessible toilet. View our accessibility video below for directions to the accessible entrance and our tour of the space video will give a good insight into the layout and accessibility once inside.\u00a0 The automatic door is controlled by card access, the group leader will give you access on arrival.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Directions to the accessible entrance for Esther Parkin\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/858015879?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What will be happening in Esther Parkin?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many of our groups and wellbeing activities will be based here including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/social-networking-group\/\">Social Networking Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/wellbeing-activities\/\">Garden Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/autism-social-group\/\">Autism Social Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/international-student-group\/\">International Student Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/lgbtq-brunch-support\/\">LGBTQ brunch and support<\/a> group<\/li>\n<li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/guides\/social-prescribing-at-bath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social interventions<\/a> such as Green Minds<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/bereavement-social-group\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bereavement Group<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This isn't an exhaustive list, and things can change, so always check on the booking form where applicable or with the group facilitator.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Student Support runs lots of other wellbeing activities, events and groups throughout the year. Follow us on Instagram <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bathstusupport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@bathstusupport<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for all our updates or take a look at our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bath.ac.uk\/campaigns\/be-well\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be Well<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> webpage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you want to talk to someone about any element of your wellbeing please visit us on campus at the Roper Student Support Centre Drop in. \u00a0Alternatively, you can email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:studentsupport@bath.ac.uk\" data-linkindex=\"0\">studentsupport@bath.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0for further support via Teams or phone call.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Esther Parkin is our new hub for social groups and wellbeing events. 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