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Keep yourself and your belongings safe over the winter break

Tuesday, 03 December 2024
Read Community Engagement's top tips for keeping your property, belongings and yourself safe over the winter break.

Keeping your property safe

  • Ensure all your doors and windows are locked before leaving your property, and secure side gates in applicable
  • Take valuables with you when travelling home for Christmas, and avoid leaving expensive items or gifts on display
  • Use light and heating timers to give the impression of someone being home, while preventing damp and frozen pipes

Staying safe on journeys

  • Inform those close to you about your travel plans, and keep your phone charged so you can be tracked
  • Try to travel in daylight hours, avoid travelling alone late at nights and use well-lit areas
  • Save important numbers: for non-emergencies call 101, and for emergencies call 999

Celebrating in the city

  • Staying local? Explore Nottingham’s festive activities including:
    • Nottingham Winter Wonderland
    • A Christmas Carol Drone Light Show
    • Skating at the National Ice Centre
  • Take a look at Visit Nottinghamshire for more events and details

Staying connected

  • If you can’t be with friends or loved ones in person, it’s important to stay connected. Call them or set up a video chat
  • If you ever need someone to talk to, contact Samaritans at 116 123
  • The university reopens on Thursday 2 January; reach out to the Community Engagement team for support

Find out more

Student Communications Officer

Communications and Marketing
University Park Campus
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

telephone:+44 (0)115 82 32353
e: studentcommsoffice@nottingham.ac.uk