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May, 2011

Ideas to stop your tummy rumbling

Posted May 31st, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student

Instead of just dishing up (pun intending) a few recipes for you to try we thought we’d point you in the direction of a few websites and social media channels that you can sign up to follow to get all sorts of yummy ideas in your inbox and news feeds! Read the rest of this entry »

Photo of the Month on DIGS Social

Posted May 26th, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student

The results are in, the votes have been counted and DIGS is pleased to announce the next winners of ‘Photo of the Month’!

Huddersfield students have again won both prizes… Come on Lincoln and Sheffield, we need a winner from you next! Read the rest of this entry »

Re-book your room with DIGS Huddersfield.

Posted May 25th, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Ashenhurst, DIGS Student, Storthes Hall

10 things DIGS has learnt this week….

Posted May 25th, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student

There’s an old adage that you learn something new everyday. After some fantastic detective work, DIGS has established that this is in fact, true. So, in light of our discovery, we have decided to share with you, our loyal residents, what we have learnt this week, so we can pass on our wisdom (haha) to you. Read the rest of this entry »

Public transport – An acquired taste.

Posted May 24th, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student

Once you’ve got your ticket to the ultimate freedom (driving license + car) you rarely travel on public transport, this appears to mean those who don’t hop on a bus, train or tram are missing out on some of life’s weirdest and most wonderful sights. Read the rest of this entry »

Ibiza – Our Guide.

Posted May 23rd, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student

Legendary springs to mind, magical, out of this world, on the list of things to do before you die… but also, it can be expensive, costly to your liver and stick you in jail so let’s start with the low down on the bad stuff before we broach the AMAZING stuff. Read the rest of this entry »

Photo of the Week on DIGS Social

Posted May 20th, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student

Have you uploaded yours yet?

With DIGS Social you can share your pictures (embarrassing or otherwise) with not only your fellow residents, but with our other resident students across the north of England (Huddersfield, Lincoln and Sheffield if you’re wondering!). Read the rest of this entry »

Do young people expect too much?

Posted May 18th, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student

OK so another reality check slap in the face coming up here thanks to the Telegraph; http://www.telegraph.co.uk

They do however have a point.

To be expecting to earn over £50k per annum by the time you’re 35 in this currently climate, that could continue on for some years yet, may well be wishful thinking unless you’ve really put in the work. Read the rest of this entry »

Recycling at Ashenhurst Houses and Storthes Hall Park

Posted May 18th, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Ashenhurst, DIGS Student, Storthes Hall

You may have noticed, but we’re pretty passionate about the environment and do as much as possible to make sure we’re as green as we could possibly be. Luckily our partners at the Students Union feel just as strongly as us about making the most of what we’ve got and recycling what we can. Read the rest of this entry »

Royal Wedding Review

Posted May 16th, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student

What a day that was then hey! Even if you aren’t interested in the Royals it’s always interesting to watch how our country can pull off one hell of a party with all the pomp and ceremony that a bit of wedge can throw at it. Read the rest of this entry »