These were usually local festivals, though the martyrdom of some of the apostles were more widely celebrated. Pope Gregory III (731-741AD) decided to have one day a year in the church calendar to celebrate all the martyrs or saints, instead of lots of different regional saint's days, and this was set as the 1st of November, and known as the "Feast of All Saints" or "All Saint's Day" or "All Hallows Day" ("hallow" is an old English word for saint or holy person).

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Meanwhile, after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus in 30AD, the "new" controversial religion, Christianity, spread to Asia Minor, Greece and to Rome, and so through the Roman Empire, largely as a result of persecuted Christians having to flee Jerusalem. As Christians were killed for preaching about Jesus and standing up for their beliefs, those surviving chose to commemorate the death of these martyrs or saints by celebrating "martyrs days" or "saints days".

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They also left out treats, like cakes, as a peace offering. When the Romans came to Britain (successfully in 43AD after failed attempts in 55BC and 54BC) they added the traditions of their own harvest festival, "Pomona", to Samhain, such as bobbing for apples in water barrels and putting nuts in the fire to watch where they jump to.

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The Druids (Celtic priests) also believed that on this day (exactly between the Autumnal Equinox and the Winter Solstice) the barriers between the human and supernatural worlds were broken, allowing demons, witches and lost souls to harass the living and play tricks on them. People tried to protect themselves from attack by disguising themselves as witches, devils and ghosts, and carved grotesque faces in things like pumpkins, which they kept illuminated by candlelight, to ward off evil spirits.

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What About Halloween?

Halloween was originally called "Samhain" -a Gaelic word pronounced "sow-in" (in Ireland), or "sow-een" (in Wales), or "sav-en" (in Scotland) - meaning "summer's end." The Celtic culture had established itself throughout the British Isles from approx. 600 BC to 50 AD, and Samhain was an ancient Celtic type of harvest festival, marking the beginning of winter and the first day of the Celtic new year, celebrated on the evening of the 31st of October.

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Friday evening;

Saturday evening

International students at college or uni. are welcome to come to the 18 to 30s / UK Student Group.

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Tuesday evening as a different type of Care Group;

Wednesday morning coffee;

Wednesday afternoon;

Thursday morning coffee;

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When the 18 to 30s / Student Group could meet:

Sundays - straight after Morning Worship have lunch together and have an afternoon session;

Sundays - later in the afternoon;

Sundays after Prayer Meeting, so from 8pm;

Tuesday morning coffee;

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Where the 18 to 30s / Student Group could meet:

We can meet at the church itself in Boscombe;

Or at Mark’s flat in Talbot Village next to the Uni

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Provide a space where it’s safe to ask questions or voice doubts;

Get involved in creative ministries: drama - dance - puppets (yes, really!) - whatever inspires you;

Socialise! - pizza and dvd night - go ten pin bowling - BBQ on the beach - Sunday lunch together - pop to the pub

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What the 18 to 30s / Student Group could do:

Bible studies that leave you feeling the Bible is interesting and relevant;

Prayer for yourself, others and wider situations in plain English;

Prepare for outreach;

Student Alpha;

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Club Chaplain

Jon Oliver is the local Club Chaplain for the Bournemouth area. Jon and his team go round the streets of Bournemouth’s nightclubs and bars chatting to people, helping people home safely, praying for people, etc. They are also always on the lookout for more volunteers to join their team.

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Looking for a church to go to?

Find local churches in Bournemouth and Poole that you could attend and if they cater for students at www.findachurch.co.uk

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Chaplain for Bournemouth & Poole College

Stuart Miller

Tel: 01202 205896 or 205255

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Chaplain for Bournemouth University and Arts Institute

Bill Merrington

Tel: 01202 965383

Email: bmerrington@bournemouth.ac.uk

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Christian Unions in Bournemouth and Poole area

Bournemouth University Christian Union Website

Arts University College CU on Facebook

College of Chiropractic CU on Facebook

The contact for the CU at Bournemouth & Poole College is the chaplain, Stuart Miller

Also see UCCF (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship), the overseeing body for all academic-based Christian Unions.

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Student loans and grants

Student loans and grants applications and advice from the Student Loans Company website.

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Unofficial guides.com gives you more reviews, hints and tips on renting student accommodation in Bournemouth.

Allan & Bath rent out student properties in the Bournemouth Area.

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Student properties

Here are some letting agencies that let out properties to students in the Bournemouth area:

RightMove, Boscombe area

Northwood UK, Bournemouth area

Accommodation for students.com gives helpful hints and tips on renting student accommodation. It also gives reviews on student accommodation in Bournemouth.

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NUS online

Find out how you can get your NUS card which will entitle you to discounts at local shops, bars, clubs and restaurants.

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Student Unions

The Anglo European Chriopractic College Student Union

Bournemouth Arts Institute Student Union

Bournemouth University Student Union

Bournemouth & Poole College Student Union

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Web: http://www.thecollege.co.uk/

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Knighton Heath Music Centre
Knighton Heath Industrial Estate
855 Ringwood Road
Bournemouth
BH11 8NE

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Also based at Lansdowne Campus, Meyrick Road, on the corner with Christchurch Road, Bournemouth centre BH1 3JJ

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Bournemouth & Poole College
Customer Enquiry Centre
North Road
Poole
Dorset
BH14 OLS

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The Anglo European Chriopractic College
13-15 Parkwood Road, Boscombe
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF
England
Tel:01202 436200
Fax: 01202 436312
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The Arts University College at Bournemouth (formerly The Arts Institute at Bournemouth)
Wallisdown
Poole
Dorset BH12 5HH

Tel: 01202 533 011
Fax: 01202 537 729
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Read reviews about Bournemouth University.

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