Events Calendar
College Christmas Gathering
Hatfield may currently seem a little quieter but the Christmas cheer continues in college. All Hatfielders still here are very welcome to a Christmas gathering in the Birley Room 2pm-4pm on Wednesday 17th. There will be plenty of hot chocolate, mince pies, Christmas crafts and conversation to enjoy. All are welcome!
Christmas Movie Night
Come in your comfiest pyjamas and enjoy a festive movie night! Serving hot chocolate, mulled wine, sweets and treats, and brie and cranberry toasties. Open to all!
Research Roulette
You are invited to book to attend our termly research symposium. For £5, this event provides a friendly and supportive space for postgraduates to present their research, share ideas, and discuss work across all disciplines. There will be wine, pizza & non-alcoholic refreshments (hence the surcharge).
Hatfield's Christmas Carol Service
Hear your favourite Christmas carols with friends at Hatfield Chapel as part of their Christmas Carol Service. Free mince pies & mulled wine afterwards!
Winter Sessions
Wrap up warm and join us in Hatfield as we transform the grounds into a festive wonderland for Winter Sessions, our annual celebration of all things wintery and bright.❄️☃️
Posada
The Durham Mexican Society & Hatfield MCR warmly invite you to join us for a traditional Posada celebration here in Durham!🪅
College Christmas Decorating Day
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity and festive cheer! Take a break from your desk, de-stress while helping decorate our College spaces, and unleash your inner child with fellow students and staff. It’s the perfect chance to connect, unwind, and have fun!
No experience needed!
Everything will be provided — just bring your enthusiasm, Christmas spirit, and a smile.
No sign-up required; simply turn up and get involved.
You don’t need to stay the whole time - pop in whenever you can!
Hope to see you there!
Let’s make Hatfield sparkle together. ✨
Board Game Night
Join us for a Board Game Night on November 20th at 6:30pm at James Barber House! ♟️🎲🎮 Perfect to relax amidst formative season and have some fun. The Wii will be available and hooked to the TV, and we will provide board games (but you are more than welcome to bring your own as well!!) 🥳
Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. This will be a free event.
No need to sign up, but please do let us know if you're bringing a guest!
Spooky Storytelling & Halloween Costume Party
Join us for an evening of Spooky Storytelling hosted by Chris Adriaanse (Hatfield Artist-in-Residence) at 6.30pm on Saturday 1st November in James Barber House. Wine & snacks provided!! Followed by a Halloween Costume Party until 11pm👻🦇
Pumpkin Carving
This event will be FREE for those who have paid the MCR levy. If you are an MCR Ordinary member, please use the one-time discount code which has been sent to you in an email - if you have not paid your levy, this discount code is unavailable to you.
Hustings 2.0
A second hustings for people to come and run for Academic or Welfare Officer!
Hustings
Come along to support our candidates and/or put yourself forward for one of the vacant positions. Even if you're not planning on running for a position, you should still come so you know who you're voting for!

