Societies

Badminton

President: Luke Taylor Cindy Wu and ([email protected] and [email protected])

Friendly badminton club catering to all abilities. We play three times a week in Trevs and once at Maiden Castle with inter-collegiate matches at weekends. We offer both informal and fun game-orientated sessions as well as team-based competitive sessions with the chance of representing the men’s, women’s, or mixed teams. Players new to the sport are welcomed and we have a precedent of beginners going on to represent teams and later join the exec. Our main aim is to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming badminton club for all Trevs members whilst maintaining the competitive success of our teams in the inter-collegiate league. Whether you are an experienced player looking for competitive matches or have never picked up a racket, we encourage you to come down to our sessions.

Instagram: @trevsbadminton

Facebook Group: Trevelyan College Badminton

Basketball

President:  Ann-Sophie Jauch ([email protected])

Are you looking to be the next Caitlin Clark or Lebron James? Trev’s basketball which is joined with St Mary’s offers both a men’s and women’s team which train regularly every week down at Maiden Castle. You will be joining a society where every ability is welcome, and your current skills will be built up and you can show them off in our games against the other colleges on the weekends. The college basketball community is a great one to join and meet people from all the colleges when you rival them on the court or have mixed trainings or friendlies. It’s the sport to join at Trev’s, especially with our basketball court in the back to let you practice anytime you want 😉 Any questions reach out over our Instagram @trevs.basketball.

Instagram account: @trevs.basketball

Boat Club

Co-Captains of Boats: Will Long and Tom Brown([email protected])

Trevelyan College Boat Club (TCBC) is one of the smaller rowing clubs in Durham, offering a competitive yet friendly environment. We offer a learn-to-row course in the first term where no experience is required to join. People who have rowed before can join the senior squad directly. We have a large fleet of boats including a top end Filippi 8, five coxed 4s, and smaller sculling boats. The club has both casual crews and competitive ones, so there’s a spot for everybody. Over the last couple of years we have won medals at all levels of the club at Head of the River, Hexham Regatta and Durham Regatta. If you are interested in joining, please feel free to contact us at [email protected], and be sure to follow our Instagram @trevelyancollegebc for updates!

Instagram account: @trevelyancollegebc

Cheerleading

Co-Captains: Mary Tomblin ([email protected]) & Rosie Baldwin ([email protected])

Trevelyan College Cheerleading is a fun sport welcome to everyone, from those with prior experience to those who have never done cheer before! The club is extremely inclusive and always trying new stunts to make every session interesting. We train in the JKH twice a week in preparation for the Intercollegiate Cheerleading Competition in term 2 and a Trevs Day showcase in term 3. Trevs Cheer is a close community and a great place to make new friends and enjoy lots of socials throughout the year.

Instagram: @trevscheer

Football (Men’s)

Captain: Oliver Anslow ([email protected])

TCFC is a college football club open to all members of any ability, which competes in the college football league pyramid at all levels, from the uppermost to lowermost divisions. There are four teams playing games on a weekly basis, so plenty of opportunities are available for any new members. There are also club socials held once per fortnight, organized by social secretaries in the club, which form a key part of the club and ensure members get to know each other off the pitch as well as on it. Social, matches and weekly training sessions are available to all members of the team, and members are free to participate as far as they wish within these three areas.

Football (Women’s)

Captain: Niamh Coyle ([email protected])

TCWFC is one of the best and most successful teams in Trevs. We are an inclusive and friendly team, welcoming players of all abilities with no trials needed; many players have never played on a full-size pitch before. We train every week and play matches most weekends to progress an develop as a team and provide strong opposition to other colleges. In the 2019/20 season we won our first floodlit cup trophy. We are currently merged with South college to give us more opportunity to participate. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, both on and off the pitch and are excited to welcome new players to our team!

Instagram: @tcwfc

Mixed Hockey 

Captains: Noah Willson and Imogen French ([email protected] and tbc.)

The hockey at Trevelyan is a fantastic sport for anyone looking to get involved in the college while doing something fun and energetic. We train once a week, have matches on the weekend and have lots of fun socials. All abilities are welcome so if you want to be involved with the best club in Trevs, come and join!  

Instagram: @trevswhc

Mixed Lacrosse

President: Noah Willson ([email protected])

Trevelyan College Mixed Lacrosse offers an engaging and entertaining experience for all levels of lacrosse enthusiast, including those who have never even been involved with the sport before. The society hosts one relaxed yet fun training session per week, followed by exciting weekend matches. Throughout the year, participants eagerly await the spirited cup and floodlit tournament, adding a further layer of enjoyment and camaraderie. What sets Trevelyan College Mixed Lacrosse apart is its welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, priding itself on fostering an inclusive environment where anyone can learn and join in the fun. On top of the sporting side of the society, Trevelyan College Mixed Lacrosse boasts a thriving social scene. With regular events bringing members together, a strong sense of community and lasting friendships is formed within the society. This emphasis on socializing enhances the overall experience, making this society not simply about lacrosse but especially about forming friendships and sharing memorable moments on and off the pitch.

Facebook Group: Trevs Mixed Lacrosse

Instagram: @trevscollege_lrc

Netball

President: Jenny Laird ([email protected])

Trevelyan College Netball Club is a friendly and inclusive environment with 2 netball teams. With weekly training everyone is encouraged to join and there are many opportunities for people to play as much as they want, whether they want to play for fun or competitively. One of the teams plays in the top division so If you want to get involved in high level netball there is the option, but multiple friendlies are available for people who are new or getting back into netball.

Instagram: @trevsnet

Pool

Club Co-Presidents: Tom Giddings ([email protected]) and Zac Arney ([email protected])

TCPC is a club dedicated to promoting pool and good sportsmanship within college. We have an active membership with players of varying skill levels which means you can always find someone of a similar level to play with, and our senior players are always willing to help others improve their game. We currently have five teams within the inter-college pool league for those who wish to play competitively, we also organize friendly games for those who want to play more casually with their friends. Within Trevs we also run a singles tournament where you can test your skills against others within college. We also have a strong presence in the university Cue Sports squad sending four players to BUCS 8ball this year. Trevs has a vibrant pool culture, and we would love to see that continue so come get involved whether you are a complete novice or a seasoned player it’s always a laugh.

Facebook Page: TCPC 2024-25

Rugby (Men’s)

President: William Raven ([email protected])

Trevelyan College Rugby Football Club (TCRFC) is an inclusive club, welcoming players of all abilities to join, even those who have never played before, and provides members with an opportunity to improve their technical skills as well as their fitness. We play in Division 1 of college rugby and pride ourselves on being a competitive team, even when we are facing some of the larger colleges, attracting large crowds for our matches in the Floodlit Cup. Off the pitch, we hold an optional social once a fortnight where club members can choose to get to know each other in a non-rugby capacity, as well as a tour abroad at the end of the year.

Rugby (Women’s)

Co-Captains: Jenny Laird ([email protected])

We are a friendly and inclusive Women’s Rugby team who are here to tackle gender stereotypes and the opposition. Since last season we have combined with Grey Women’s Rugby team to form Pegasus! This has allowed us to consistently put out a strong team and win matches! Most members have never played rugby before joining but with the help of our team of fantastic coaches, they will teach you everything from how to throw the ball to safely tackling. We hold taster sessions at the beginning of the year for people to try it out. Our team is small but feisty and very much a family as we hold socials throughout the year to promote teamwork. We play mixed touch with the boy’s team during the third term and last year went to Budapest for our Rugby Tour. With some impressive wins under our belt from last year, we are hoping this year to win both the trophy and the league!

Running

President: Jamie Asquith ([email protected])

Trevelyan College Running Club is a friendly group of runners who meet once a week for a run of 5 – 10 kilometers. We aim to provide a network for runners in college, and members regularly participate in Durham Parkrun. We cater for all abilities, so whether you’re a seasoned runner or have just started we’d love to see you on a run soon!

Facebook Group: Trevelyan College Running Club

Squash

President: Alex Potter ([email protected])

Whether you’re a complete beginner or have played before, Trevs Squash is an opportunity to get involved. We have weekly training sessions and our men’s and women’s teams each have games most weekends against other college teams in the league system throughout first and second term. There’s also a cup competition in third term that we put teams forward for as well as the chance to compete in Festival of Sport at the end of the year. We’re also a very social society, and plan to hold at least one social each term where we can spend some time together as a club and get to know each other even better

Facebook Group: Trevelyan College Squash

Tennis

Co-captains: Lizzie Beamish ([email protected]) and Daisy Hill ([email protected])

Trevs tennis is a very open club, welcome to all abilities. We aim to do a few socials through the year to get everyone involved. Also, for those who have played before we have matches during the summer term in the premier league of college tennis. This is also open to those who attend training sessions and want to play competitively.

Instagram: @trevelyan_college_tennis

Ultimate Frisbee

President: Isaac Williams ([email protected])

Ultimate Frisbee is a fun and fast pace mixed gender sport which almost nobody has played before they have come to university. Trevs Ultimate Frisbee (TUF) has one mixed team and lets absolutely anyone participate in this relaxed and well-spirited sport, and for them to take it as seriously as they would like to. We have just been promoted to division one and next season aim to make it all the way to the top. We train once a week and have weekend matches, along with a variety of exciting socials each term, optional tournaments during the holidays and a chance to make some amazing friends. With the best team kit in Trevs (and the university), if you’re interested in what we have to offer, why not grab a disc, and come along?

Instagram: @trevsultimatefrisbee

Volleyball

Co-Captains: Willow Young ([email protected]) and Freddie Farago ([email protected])

Welcome to TCVC! The Trevelyan Volleyball Society is a group that promotes and encourages team work and friendship through playing volleyball. Anyone, who is part of Trevelyan College can join. No past training or skill is needed. All sorts of players, whether beginners or advanced, will find a space for themselves in the club. Volleyball training will happen between once to twice a week during first term. Later, as matches start, training may become more frequent under the request of members.

Christian Union

Presidents: Seb Branfield ([email protected]) and Tati Tresidder ([email protected])

We are a group of Christian students in Trevs seeking to share the good news of Jesus with everyone in our college. We are associated with Durham Intercollegiate Christian Union (DICCU) who exist to give every student in Durham the opportunity to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus Christ. We meet on Friday evenings for a time of meeting together around God’s Word as a college before heading to the larger university CU meeting. We also have a real heart to love our college practically so aim to regularly put on outreach events which are always a fun time of sharing Jesus.

Instagram: @trevscu

Fashion Show

Director: Niamh Coyle ([email protected])

A highlight of the Trevs social calendar, Trevelyan Charity Fashion Show (TCFS) provides a show-stopping event that promotes body positivity, diversity and sustainability. The show has been held in a variety of venues, recently at Digital (a club in Newcastle). An entirely Trevelyan student run event, TCFS provides students with an opportunity to express their creativity and gain valuable hands-on experience in managerial positions, all while raising money for a good cause. There’s a place for all skillsets, whether you wish to perform on stage or work behind the scenes. TCFS is a great way to immerse yourself in college life and we encourage anyone with an interest to apply, regardless of experience.

Executive committee applications will be opening at the start of Michaelmas Term, while model, performer and compère auditions will commence towards the end of term.

Instagram: @tcfs24

Games Society

President: Dan Wattis and Ollie Laws ([email protected])

Trevelyan College Games Society is a friendly and inclusive place to play a wide array of board games. We host general gaming at least once a week, where we play board games from our large collection in college. As well as this, we have D&D campaigns running throughout the year, as well as playing social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower weekly. Alongside all this, we support computer gaming, having had Valorant Lobbies, Baldur’s Gate 3 campaigns, A Minecraft Server and Among Us lobbies semi-regularly throughout the year.

Instagram: @trevs_gamesoc

Discord: https://discord.gg/kv9UnE84GF

Sharepoint (with lots of our games listed and other info): https://durhamuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/TrevsGamesoc

LGBTQ+ Society

President: Dan Wattis ([email protected])

Trevelyan College LGBTQ+ Society provides a place for queer and questioning people as well as allies to come together and celebrate as well as learn more about our community. We will provide many events throughout the year that everyone is welcome to join. The society aims to work with other LGBTQ+ societies and organisations within Durham to ensure the community continues to be a safe space for everyone. We also aim to educate people on parts of the LGBTQ+ community that they may not be familiar with.

SIXTH SIDE THEATRE

President: Charlie Eddison ([email protected])

Sixth Side Theatre Company! Trevelyan College’s resident straight-play theatre company, putting on a range theatre across the year. Whether you’re into acting, directing, stage managing, producing, being creative with lighting, sound and set – there is something for all! With opportunities for everyone, from those with no previous experience whatsoever to those with experience of the West End stage, this is your chance to become part of an exciting and dynamic society where you can learn new skills, have a fabulous time with new friends and always have something new to do with your spare time!

Follow us on Facebook @SixthSideTheatreCompany or on Instagram @sixthsidetheatre so you never miss out on what we’re up to and the huge variety of opportunities available to you in college.

Femsoc

President: Alysia Orbell ([email protected])

Trevelyan College Feminist Society (Femsoc) aims to provide a safe space to discuss and educate others on intersectional feminism. We aim to collaborate with other societies and committees to put on a variety of events and campaigns to raise awareness of feminism related topics. Book and film recommendations are posted regularly for those who are interested in learning more on a particular subject we have discussed.

Insta: @trevelyan.femsoc

Meditation Society

President: Sarah McCutcheon ([email protected])

We are a society to promote meditation and mindfulness. We aim to bring people together to discover meditation amongst likeminded individuals, and hold socials to promote meditation in everyday life. We work on the principle of grounding our meditation to the earth and the world around us.

Instagram: @trevsmeditation

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that whilst at Durham you’ll have to do some work and Trevs Library is here to offer you help and support with your studies. Indeed, we aim to support every area of study undertaken by students and constantly add new titles to our collection. You’ll find the two library rooms, both with Wi-Fi, in the main building on the same level as Reception.

Open 24/7, Trevs has one of the best selections of academic texts as well as reference books and  course-related DVDs. There are study tables and chairs is you want to use the library for working in too. If the library doesn’t have what you are looking for you can email a suggestion to [email protected] and it may be on the shelves within 48 hours!

We also have 8 computers in our PC suite, with printing available at any time of day.

What is Trevs Bar?

Trevs Bar is the physical (and social!) centre of Trevs, making it a great meeting point at any time of day. We are open every evening, and host regular bar nights, ‘Unplugged’ music nights, and various events, as well as a weekly Pub Quiz. Look out for cocktail evenings and tasting events over the year, helping to give you a taste of more unusual drinks alongside our normal fare.

We are also open as a coffee bar during the day, which doubles up as a great study space. Come down to try our selection of Italian coffees, fruit teas and hot chocolates, at some of the best prices in Durham. Remember, if you need a hot drink to help you work, they’re available all day, not just during the coffee bar.

Who are we?

We are proud to say that Trevs Bar is staffed entirely by Trevs students, and we believe this creates a great atmosphere and a fantastic place to spend your time. Both our Senior and Junior Servers are keen to chat about what we do, what we serve and pretty much everything else. We’re a friendly and enthusiastic lot, so come down and get to know us and the bar! 

The day to day running of the bar is the responsibility of the Sabbatical Bar Steward (the Bar Sabb), a recent Trevs graduate. The current Bar Sabb is George Scholey, and she’s responsible for organising bar events, staff management, product ordering and pretty much everything else to do with the bar. If you’ve got any concerns or questions, feel free to contact him via the bar email account ([email protected]) or find him somewhere in the bar area during office hours (10:00 – 18:00) every weekday.

What do we serve?

We offer a hugely impressive range of gins, rums, vodkas and whiskies, including rotating premium rums and gins. Our beer and cider fridges are stocked with a variety of different styles from different brewers – craft beers such as Beavertown Neck Oil nestle next to classics like Peroni and Newcastle Brown, while fruity Rekorderligs sit next to real ciders from Thatchers. We’re also always on the lookout for other interesting products as well, so keep your eyes peeled for new additions to the family! Prices start at 30p for soft drinks and £1.60 for draught beers and ciders, and range up to £3 for some of our most interesting spirits and bottled drinks.

We also have a cocktail menu available! With old favourites including Cosmopolitans, Long Island Ice Teas, and Old Fashioneds alongside some more slightly unusual drinks including Melon Balls and Granny Smiths, why not try to find your favourite while experiencing something new? Cocktail prices start at £3.40, so don’t be afraid to give them a try! There’s also our college drinks – the Trevs Blue, the Morals Mangler and another more secret one. If you can find out its name, feel free to order it!

When are we open?

Sunday – Thursday: 20:00 – 23:00

Friday and Saturday: 20:00 – 00:00

Before Formals: 18:00 – 18:50

Get involved!

If you’re interested in becoming a part of the Trevs Bar team, applications for Junior Server usually open each academic year towards the end of October. If you’d like to learn more about the bar, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – give ‘Trevs Bar’ a like or a follow for all our updates on new products and the events we’re running.

The Buttery is Trevelyan College’s shop and dates back to at least the early eighties. It is run entirely by students, headed by a committee of six members who are in charge of everything from setting the toasties of the week to making sure we comply with health and safety regulations, and with a total staff of over thirty Trevs students.

You can find us just between the Dining Hall and the Cobbles (Trevs’ main entrance), opposite the pool table.

The Buttery shop sells all sorts of items to suit your needs. We sell snacks, sweets, drinks, stationery and some basic toiletries. We also sell cold & flu remedies and painkillers, as who wants to trek into town (and worse, back up the hill) when they’re feeling rough.

Any suggestions for new stock can be written in the suggestions book, or feel free to email or chat to a member of ButtComm.

If you’re borrowing a DVD, why not pick up some popcorn to go with it? As of this term, we are selling Butterkist toffee popcorn.

Opening times:

Shop (Mon-Sun)

Sunday – Thursday: 19:30-23:00

Friday – Saturday: 19:30-23:30

Toastie Bar (Mon-Sun)

Sunday – Thursday: 20:00-22:30

Friday – Saturday: 20:00-23:00

– Updated Buttery Standing Orders (September 2019)

College Food

All members of Trevelyan College who live in college are offered 29 weeks of catered service. In Trevs, this consists of three meals a day, every day. On weekdays, a hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served, whereas on weekends, a continental breakfast, brunch, and dinner are served. 

There’s usually at least two meat options and 2 vegan/vegetarian options for lunch and dinner, or fresh sandwiches/wraps – alongside a salad bar, soup, fruit and pudding. The food is great – you won’t starve! 

If you have any dietary requirements, let college know and they’ll work something out – if they know you can’t eat what’s on any particular day, then they’ll make you something special. The best person to contact is Dawn Purdy, the food manager. All of the catering staff are lovely, be nice to them for some great queue chat.

Formals

Formal dinners are special nights in Trevs. Students wear formal clothes and gowns (available for purchase on arrival), or black tie on special occasions, and fill the dining hall for a three course meal. We have a ‘high table’ where our Principal, Senior Tutor and other college staff sit, and long tables for students, with a capacity of up to to 280! Formals typically lasts about an hour and feature a variety of quirky traditions. 

We have regular formals throughout the term (roughly around 3-5 per term), some of which are themed or taking place before a college event, such as Winter Ball, Trevs Night, and Summer Ball). Longer formals take place at the end of each term (Christmas in Michaelmas, Handover in Epiphany, and End of Session in Easter).  

Alcohol may be brought in to the meal, and can be bought from the bar which opens an hour before the formal. You may bring your own drinks, but will have to pay corkage if they’re not from the bar. 

After the formal, the bar opens with the furniture cleared to create a large dance floor, with music from either a band or a DJ. The bar is often busy until it closes and then a big group will go to town to finish the night in style.

A Few Expectations

• You cannot stand up until formal ends! If you need to leave for any reason, you can’t come back in.
• No phones
• No flash photography
• While high table are sitting, a level of decorum is expected