Easter Stall

  18/03/13 at 11:26am


Nightlines Easter Stall will be taking place on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th of March in Square 3 from 11:00 - 3:00.

Pay us a visit to buy some delicious baked treats and look out for our hidden Easter eggs.

If you find one around campus take a photo and tag us in it or send us a private message on Facebook or Twitter to enter our raffle for a chance to win our Easter Hamper!

Alternatively you can show us the photo of the egg at the stall for some free cake.




Southend Stall

  03/03/13 at 10:02pm


Nightline will be visiting Southend students in the Gateway building on Monday 4th of March.

Drop by our stall from 11:00 to 3:00 to find out more about Nightline and grab some free sweets.







Nightline Valentines Stall

  08/02/13 at 11:30am


Visit the Nightline Valentine's stall on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th of Feburary from 11:00-3:00 on Square 3.

Whether you want a rose or a homemade card for a loved one, a mid-morning sugary snack or just a friendly chat Nightline will be around to offer a range of treats including pancakes, chocolate lollies, cupcakes, hot chocolate and much more.




Nightline Spring Recruitment

  10/12/12 at 4:00pm


Nighline will be recruiting new volunteers during the spring term on the 21st and 22nd of January at 6:00pm.

If you are interested in volunteering you can sign up in January at one of our recruitment stalls, alternatively you can email us expressing your interest in volunteering.

All candidates are required to attend a short induction which will give you a brief outline of the service and successful applicants are required to attend Basic Volunteer Training on the following weekend.




Welcome back

  14/01/13 at 4:00pm


This Spring term Nightline will be resuming normal service from the 14th of January 10:00pm to 8:00am every night during term time.

Nightline is a safe and friendly emotional support service, you can drop into the flat or contact us on 01206 87 2020 or 01206 87 2022. Alternatively you can send us an email at nlhelp@essex.ac.uk

Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for the latest updates, upcoming news and events.




Nightline Winter Stall

  09/12/12 at 1:00pm


Come along to the Nightline Winter Stall, in Square 3, this Monday from 11 - 3.

We have delcious home made goods on sale including cupcakes, cookies, mince pies, snow biscuits, yule log, sweet parcels, hot chocolate and hot mulled apple cider (alcohol free).

You can also come and play our lucky dip game or find the stars around the University and bring them to the stall for free cakes and drinks!




Nightline Awareness Week

  16/11/12 at 17:37pm


Keep an eye out for us in the upcoming week - Monday the 19th through to Friday the 23rd - for Nightline Awareness week.

On Monday and Tuesday we'll have an outside lounge, with a marquis, inflatable sofas, cups of tea and baked treats.

Following that, we'll have a fundraising stall on Thursday and Friday with lots of tempting treats which you can help yourself too for a small donation.

Fancy a break between lectures or want to chill out and learn a bit more about Nightline or volunteering for us, then keep an eye out all next week.


Southend Visit

  16/11/12 at 17:27pm


Nightline is coming to Southend! On Thursday 22nd November, come and find out what we do and what services we offer to Southend students. Look out for us from 11:00 - 4:00, we will be in and around the Gateway Building Clifftown Studios and your accommodation blocks.

Nightline is thinking about expanding into southend by estabilishing a drop in service for Southend students. Interested in volunteering? Visit us on the day or drop us an email at nl@essex.ac.uk


Nightline now has Twitter

  11/11/12 at 9:00pm


Finally Nightline is on Twitter!!! Follow and retweet us @NightlineEssex.

Stay informed about bitesized updates about news, events and exciting developments.

Don't forget our Facebook page, hit the like and share button if anything catches your eye.






Welcome Back!

  27/09/12 at 14:17pm


With term time and Fresher's Week around the corner, Nightline is back! Look out for us over Fresher's Week with stalls in the squares during Arrivals Day, Freshers Village and Freshers Fair. We'll be giving away some exciting goodies! If you have any questions then look out for us in our Nightline shirts around the squares or in your departmental talks.

Our doors open at 10pm on Saturday the 29th of October. Nightline offers a warm, relaxing place to come in and have a chat about anything. Alternatively, you can call us 01206 87 2020/2022 or e-mail us at nlhelp@essex.ac.uk. We also offer tea and toast, camp bed hire, emergency accommodation, a detox room, condoms, pregnancy tests, panic alarms, and first aid.


Holiday Closure

  30/06/12 at 08:06am


As term comes to an end Nightline shuts its doors for the holiday. This year we helped 3000 callers on the phone, via e-mail or in our flat. Thank you for your support this year. We will return again with our full service at the beginning of the next academic year. Have a wonderful summer!

If at any time over the next few months you feel that you need somebody to speak to, The Samaritans offer a 24 hour phone line every day of the year. You can reach the Colchester branch on 08457 909090.


Exam Stalls

  05/05/12 at 14:40pm


At this time of the year it's natural to feel a little stressed about the upcoming exam season. However, sometimes it can all feel a little overwhelming.

 

Next Monday (7th) and Tuesday (8th June) our team will be handing out sweets, stress balls and tea and coffee, along with some handy hints to help get you through this revision period.

 

Look out for our stall in Square 5 or come and have a sit down and a chat on our comfy inflatable chairs in Square 3 between 10.30am and 2.30pm. We're here to help!


Summer Term

  19/04/12 at 09:02am


Nightline will be reopening for the summer term on Saturday the 21st April. Our usual hours of 10pm - 8am will still be in operation.

Feel free to come along to Keynes Flat 1, our entrance is located at the back of the tower. Alternatively, feel free to give us a call or send us an e-mail. Our contact information can be found here.

Summer term can be both fun and stressful, with the pressure of exams and thoughts of the summer. If there is anything on your mind, if you just fancy a cup of tea and a chat after a long night of studying or would like to stay the night because it's too late to walk back, we're here.


Easter Stall

  14/03/12 at 15:06pm


Come along to Square 3 on Tuesday (20th April) between 11am to 4pm to taste some of our delicious home baked Easter goodies.

Purchase cookies, cakes and cornflake nests for a donation of your choosing. Any proceeds raised will go towards the operational costs of keeping our service running!

Lookout for the big Nightline board in the middle of the square!


Southend Visit

  23/02/12 at 11:55am


Calling all Southend students! Look out for us on Thursday 1st March. We will be advertising the new e-mail service we created; so that we can be there for you if you don't want to talk on the phone.

Come and have a chat with us at the Gateway building between 12 and 4 to find out more about the new e-mail service or any other queries you may have.

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