At Christmas 2010 and New Year 2011, the University used over £12,000 of electricity during the 10 days that it was closed; so before you leave for your Christmas break, please switch off anything that doesn’t need to be left on over the holiday period. View further information about Switching It Off For Christmas (PDF 73KB). The University’s website has more information about energy saving and carbon management.
Posts tagged ‘Estates’
Delivered hospitality – from 19 September
Posted on 16 September 2011, submitted by Ian Hardwick
From Monday 19 September the delivered hospitality operation will return to Senate kitchen, under the control of the University. A new menu and pricing structure is available through the website. Could all bookings made through the old system please be re-booked through the new system to ensure we can deliver the appropriate service. The contact details for hospitality until further notice are catering.park@northampton.ac.uk or ext 2683. If there are any questions relating to hospitality please contact david.preston@northampton.ac.uk or ian.hardwick@northampton.ac.uk. See the catering and hospitality page.
Staff Car Park 8 closure – Friday 16 September
Posted on 15 September 2011, submitted by Alan Harvey
Staff Car Park No. 8, at the back of Park Campus, will be closed for essential repairs on Friday 16 September for one day only. Would all users please utilise other car parks on Friday.
Forthcoming University events – information request
Posted on 8 September 2011, submitted by Kelia Hurley
Can Schools and Departments please inform Senate Reception, Avenue Reception and Holdenby Reception of any events that are planned for the forthcoming academic year. This may include one day courses or seminars. Please email: reception@northampton.ac.uk and fac_security@northampton.ac.uk. With this information the reception and security staff will be able to direct your visitors to the right venue. Thank you for your assistance.
New delivered hospitality system
Posted on 24 August 2011, submitted by Ian Hardwick
From Tuesday 30 August, the delivered hospitality service will be provided by The Caterers Ltd at both Park and Avenue campuses. The Caterers Ltd have over 40 years experience in delivering high quality hospitality and catering options to a wide range of clients and locations. Ordering hospitality can still be completed through the online form, by contacting The Caterers Ltd direct on extension 2454, or by emailing hospitality@thecaterers.co.uk. From 30 August the new hospitality menu will be available from the Catering and hospitality web page.
Car Park Closures
Posted on 23 August 2011, submitted by Facilities Helpdesk
Due to tree felling works, the Avenue staff car parks will be unavailable for Thursday 25 and Friday 26 August 2011. Please use the Newton and Student Car Parks during these times. This is part of a programme culminating in the re-surfacing of the staff car parks. Work will also be going on to smooth out the ruts and potholes on the Main Car Park at Park Campus; please be aware the certain parts of the car park will be taped off to allow this work to happen. We apologise for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. facilities.helpdesk@northampton.ac.uk
Valid University ID card required for free travel on University-supported buses
Posted on 3 August 2011, submitted by Paul R. Taylor
In order to receive free or subsidised travel on bus services 7, 18, 19, 19E & 21, students must produce a valid University of Northampton identity card which meets the following conditions: …continue reading Valid University ID card required for free travel on University-supported buses
New fire alarm testing regime
Posted on 2 August 2011, submitted by Facilities Helpdesk
Starting Thursday 4 August at Park Campus and Friday 5 August at Avenue Campus and Podiatry, there will be a new weekly fire alarm testing regime. It is anticipated that testing will start at around 8am and there will be a set time for each building to be activated. …continue reading New fire alarm testing regime
Packing crates
Posted on 29 July 2011, submitted by Facilities Helpdesk
Estates Services urgently need the return of packing crates used for office moves. If you have any of these crates, would you please contact facilities.helpdesk@northampton.ac.uk or call ext 2888 to arrange collection. Please be reminded that these are not storage vessels and should be returned to us as soon as possible after your move. Thank you.
Orchids galore!
Posted on 21 July 2011, submitted by Duncan McCollin
For the past three years, the University’s Estates team has incorporated actions to encourage biodiversity on the University estate. This involves leaving areas of the outer reaches of the campuses to have longer grass over the summer to let wild flowers set seed and for wildlife to flourish.
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