JCR Facilities

Bar

Cuth’s is well known in Durham for having the best college bar and we are also the only collegiate body to have two bars. It’s always lively, especially in the evenings, and is possibly the cheapest place you will ever get a drink.

Cuths’ Bar on the Bailey and Brooks Bar at Parsons’ Field  both offer a wide selection of snacks and beverages as well as the famous Cuth’s atmosphere.

We are very proud of our friendly and especially student-orientated atmosphere, where participation in all aspects of Society life is encouraged.

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Charles Holmes Library

The library is entirely staffed and run by students and contains a large range of books which we are constantly expanding.

Cuth’s Library is named after a much loved former Resident Tutor who bequeathed a large number of books to Cuths on his death.

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Junior Common Rooms

The JCR is also the name given to a physical room which is used as a communal space for JCR members, in Cuth’s we have two JCRs, one on the Bailey in House 12 and one at Parsons Field in Brooks House,

Both JCRs have pigeon holes for post, these are alphabetically ordered. There are two sets in each JCR, one is for new post, one for post a week or more old. None are for pigeons… so don’t try!

We have a full selection of daily newspapers delivered to the JCR every morning to inspire political debate and scrutinize Beckham’s new haircuts along with sitting areas in which to read them. Please do not remove them until 7pm so everyone gets a chance to read them, and try not to make a mess with them.

The Brooks House JCR also doubles as a TV Room (see below) and Games Room with a pool table.

TV Rooms

The JCR has TV rooms located both on the Bailey in House 8 and at Parsons Field in the Brooks House JCR. Both sites have a large flatscreen TV (roughly 50″) with freeview and DVD players, The Brooks House JCR has a Wii with a variety of games which can be taken out from Brooks Bar and the House 8 TV Room has a Playstation 3.

Gyms

The Wights Gym is in House 8 on the Bailey which is stocked with weights, both free and weight machines which is managed by the Weights Gym Manager, Lewis Robinson.

The Cardiovascular Gym is in Refounders House at Parsons Field. This contains bikes, running machines and rowing machines, the Cardio Gym is maitained by the Cardiovascular Gym Manager, Katherine Neill. As always feel free to get in contact with any ideas or suggestions.

In order to use either gym you must have an induction from the appropriate Gym Manager. The Gyms are open 24 hours a day however, unaccompanied use is not allowed for safety reasons.

Music Room

A new music room complete with Upright Piano, Brand New Drum Kit, Practice Amps and more is situated in Fonteyn Court at Parsons Field.  This room is soundproofed so you don’t need to worry about waking people up whilst you thrash out on the drums at 3am! This is available to all not just those studying music, so whether you fancy a jam or practicing for a recital it’s available to all JCR members free of charge.  In order to use the room contact one of the people listed on the door to sign out the key!

Computer Rooms

Located near the Library in House 8 on the Bailey and in Refounders House at Parsons Field, the computer rooms are open 24 hours a day and all of its computers are connected to the internet and university network via fast and free high speed links. There is a black and white laser printer too, if it runs out of paper or toner please contact the IT rep or Library staff.

There is also a photocopier next to the Library which you will need to purchase a card from Cuth’s Library to use.

Laundry

Under the bar at 12 South Bailey and in Parson’s Field Court there is a laundry for when your clothes just get far too smelly for civilized society. If you require change just ask at Cuth’s Bar or Brooks Café.

Conference Room

The Conference Room in House 8 on the Bailey is available for use by JCR members whether as a meeting or just for private study, it is also used by various societies and committees for meetings. it can be booked by getting in contact with the President of the Society.

Bike Racks

Cuth’s has storage areas for bikes on the Bailey behind House 8, in the bike shed at Parson’s Field Court and located around Brooks House. Please do not park your bike in the beer garden behind house 12 as it may be removed.

Green Machine

“The Green Machine” is the name given to the Cuth’s horde of DJ, Lighting and P.A. equipment. It gets used at most social events for a wide range of things; from hammering out “Angels” post formal to amping up the Céilidh band at the Norton Burns Night.

Over the last few years, the Green Machine has gone from strength to strength to the point where it is now coveted by other colleges. It’s often out and about, making events happen across Durham.

The Green Machine is managed byAlistair Barbar and there are two assistant positions available. If you want to help out with tech stuff at Cuth’s then come along to the first JCR meeting and get elected! The JCR pays you for the hours you work!

The Green Machine also needs a good catalogue of DJ’s. If you’re a DJ and fancy playing at social events then drop the Social Chair an e-mail at cuthberts.jcr-social@dur.ac.uk.

Casino

Cuth’s has a fully stocked casino, complete with roulette wheel. The casino is often hired out to other colleges and requires a team of crack croupiers to manage its operation. It’s an easy and fun way to get involved with the JCR, and get paid!

Above: The Casino at The Epiphany Ball 2007

Dark room

If you’re interested in film photography rather than digital photography, then located just off the House 8 computer room we have a place where you can develop your own film. In order to learn how to develop in this fashion talk to a member of the photography society.

Sports Cupboards

We have a large walk in cupboard full of fun sports kit such as rounders bats, footballs, cricket kit etc just for informal sporting fun. Ask the President of the Society (cuthberts.jcr-president@dur.ac.uk) or Sports and Societies Chair (cuthberts.jcr-sportsandsocs@dur.ac.uk) if you wish to borrow any.