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Do you have Friggatrishtkaidekaphobia?

Posted January 13th, 2012 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student

So we all know that Friday the 13th is bad. People head to work/university/school dreading what this terrible day might bring them, flinching at anything and everything just in case something terrible happens,  and avoiding danger as best as they can. But why? What is it about Friday 13th that makes everybody shudder in their boots? Fridays are one of DIGS’ favourite days, so it always produces a bit of a head scratch as to WHY it’s Friday the 13ths that are bad and not Mondays (Mondays are our least favourite days) which also happen to fall on the 13th! Read the rest of this entry »

Going into hospital? Ahh the NHS will take care of you.

Posted January 12th, 2012 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Ashenhurst, DIGS Student, Pavilions, Pinnacles, Storthes Hall

Or will they? With news of all sorts of illnesses, preventable ones, plaguing wards and leading them to be shut down are we really doing enough for our sick and wounded? Read the rest of this entry »

Refer a Friend is back… let your friends make you money!

Posted January 11th, 2012 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student, Pinnacles

Back by popular demand, the highly successful Refer a Friend has made a welcomed comeback.

Know anyone who is looking for somewhere to live next year?  If you refer them to us at The Pinnacles and they sign up you will bag yourself an amazing £75*… bargain!

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No Place, No Problem…

Posted January 10th, 2012 by DIGS Admin. Filed in DIGS Student, Pinnacles

The Pinnacles are offering first year students peace of mind this year, promising to release anyone from their contract if they don’t get a place at a University in Sheffield!  No other private accommodation provider is offering this deal and so really sets us apart from the rest! Read the rest of this entry »

Zero Landfill- Let’s all be Jolly Green Students!

Posted January 9th, 2012 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Ashenhurst, DIGS Student, Pinnacles, Storthes Hall

From next Monday our properties in Huddersfield and Sheffield are joining the green revolution like never before. That’s right folks, we’re going Zero Landfill! Read the rest of this entry »

Recycling at Digs Student Accommodation

Posted January 5th, 2012 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Ashenhurst, DIGS Student, Storthes Hall

Bloat Ahoy!

Posted January 3rd, 2012 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Ashenhurst, DIGS Student, Pavilions, Pinnacles, Storthes Hall

Dear God of Food, how full do we all feel? Honestly think I could actually explode at any moment and seriously considering not eating again until February. Why do we do it?? Read the rest of this entry »

Last minute Christmas Shopping Survival Guide

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

So, Christmas is almost upon us and if you are anything like us here at DIGS, you might not be as organised as you hoped to be right now. Read the rest of this entry »

How to battle Condensation

Posted December 20th, 2011 by DIGS Admin. Filed in Ashenhurst, DIGS Student, Pavilions, Pinnacles, Storthes Hall

Condensation – Top Tips:

Condensation is a problem at this time of year and it can damage your room. It happens when warm air inside the room meets the cold windowpane and forms droplets of water. With double and secondary glazing, condensation can get between a pane, which isn’t good for the window frames, especially if they’re made or wood. Read the rest of this entry »

Prepare to pick your jaw up off of the floor.

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

I think we can safely say that this is one of the most shocking stories to come out of the press with regards to students struggling to get by.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-16157522 Read the rest of this entry »