Wycombe guide for students launched by partnership (From Bucks Free Press)

Wycombe guide for students launched by partnership

12:02pm Tuesday 17th January 2012 in Education By Simon Farr

BUCKS Students Union has come up with a guide to help its students stay safe and enjoy life in High Wycombe.

The Union teamed up with Wycombe District Council and Thames Valley Police to produce the 30 page brochure for its students.

It contains information about the town’s nightlife, activity and volunteer job guidance, as well as health and crime prevention advice.

The Community Guide was launched by Superintendant Gilbert Houlla and WDC Cabinet member for Community, Cllr Katrina Wood, outside the university’s Hughenden Road halls of residence on Monday.

Supt Houalla, said: “This guide is not a nice to read, it is a must read.

"Having a university in High Wycombe is a huge asset for the town and I want to ensure that the students stay safe and out of trouble.

“This guide is a good resource to help provide information about not only staying safe but the effect some actions can have on neighbours in the area.

“We hope can give good advice on the dos and don’ts to help make their time spent at university is an invaluable experience for the right reasons.”

The guide is available at the university's Queen Alexandra Road campus, Wycombe Library, WDC’s offices and High Wycombe police station.

Cllr Wood said: “This publication is a great, all round survival guide for students.

“We want students to keep safe and while enjoying their time living in the Wycombe district and hope that the advice offered will point them in the direction of help and support, should they need it.”

Alice Dewsnap, Volunteering Coordinator at Bucks Students' Union, said the guide had been in the pipeline for “some time”.

She added: "This guide could be the difference between a student running into trouble away from home or having a document on hand that ensures they have the best advice available, the most important numbers to call, and are well aware of any dangers which may occur during their time here.

"Of course we want people to have fun and enjoy their time at university but equally it's important to have a handy guide so our students keep safe."