Welfare
Our fabulous welfare officers help organise low-key events to keep everyone relaxed and stress-free despite the business of the academic schedule!
They are here to lend an ear if you need it, or for more immediate or tailored wellbeing support please see the options here. For information about consent and sexual health at Cambridge, including accessing sexual health supplies and support, see here.
Sport
Sport is a great way to improve your wellbeing and socialise here in Cambridge, and there are lots of opportunities for participating at all levels.
The University Sports Centre in West Cambridge runs a series of free introductory lessons to a whole range of sports through its Give it a Go scheme. Sidney meanwhile has active societies for a range of sports, in particular rowing and squash.
As a Sidney student you also have free use of:
The college gym in Sussex House (sign keys out at the Porters’ Lodge).
The squash court in Fellows’ Garden (sign keys out at the Porters’ Lodge).
The St John’s Playing Fields on Queen’s Road which has tennis courts and an astroturf (to book please email sportsground@joh.cam.ac.uk with a picture of your camcard).
The college is generally also able to cover the cost of personal memberships to University sports societies through the Sports Fund Application Form available on the Finance page of Sidnet.
Punting
Punting is a classic Cambridge activity and a great way to take your mind off of work during stressful periods! The MCR, in conjunction with the JCR, has a student membership scheme that offers large discounts on punt hire at Scudamore’s, who have a base at Quayside - a short 5 minute walk from Sidney. To use this discount, book your punts via https://www.scudamores.com/sps-portal and show proof of your Sidney membership by showing your camcard.
