Global Lounge Friday Hangouts

Friday Hangout Sessions will be running every Friday from 2 – 3.30 pm at the Global Lounge. They are drop-in sessions, so you can come to the Global Lounge at any time and take part in any of the activities we have running that day, without needing to be here from the start. 

Friday Hangouts are fun sessions run by student volunteers for other students. It is a time to come together to chat, play games, get artsy, plan weekend activities and share ideas. Each Friday the sessions will include indoor sports games, board games, and arts & crafts items for you to choose from.

• Arts & Crafts: In this session you'll be provided with different art supplies such as oil pastels, watercolours, sketch pads and scrapbooking materials. The rest is up to your creative freedom!
• Board Games: Alongside our classic board game selection, we have some brand new games in the Lounge for you to try out! Including Catan, Herd Mentality, Obama Llama, Pictomania, Sounds Fishy and many more. Get yourself a hot drink, make friends and enjoy the Board Game Cafe vibes.
• Indoor Sports League: These sessions will feature things like table tennis, darts, air hockey and giant jenga. 

Plus, there will be extra snacks and drinks for you to enjoy during your time at Friday Hangouts. 

Just turn up! There is no booking necessary – view our upcoming sessions below.

Volunteering spaces for Friday Hangouts 2025/26 are now open. Please see the information below to find out more about how you can volunteer with us. 

If you are interested in becoming a Friday Hangouts volunteer, please submit a volunteer application form. You should hear back from one of our team members via email regarding the application. 

If you are a Society and you'd like to volunteer to run a Friday Hangouts: Give It A Go session, please email us to chat about your idea global-lounge@bristol.ac.uk.