International student orientation
Food shopping trip
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 18 September 2023
14:00 - 16:00 - Location
- Abbey Wood Shopping Park, Further info
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Join us on a trip to the local supermarket so you can start stocking up on food and other essential items to help you settle into your new home.
Asda is one of the UK’s largest and best value supermarket chains where you will be able to buy anything from food to bedding, pots and pans, stationery, clothes and much more!
There will also be a chance to check out other available shops surrounding Frenchay Campus.
Meeting point
Meet us at the Global Lounge, Room 2P4, Frenchay Campus and we will walk together with other students.
Location
Abbey Wood Shopping Park
Filton
Bristol
BS34 7JL
UK
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