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Grab a Plate, Find Your People: Free Midweek Brunch for Nottingham Students

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Oct 6, 2025 — 2 min read

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By Community Correspondent

Free food, good vibes, and a space to chill – The Salvation Army in Nottingham is inviting students from NTU and UoN to its brand-new ‘Breakfast-Style’ Brunch, running every Wednesday from 8 October to 19 November 2025 at William Booth Memorial Halls (WBMH) on King Edward Street.

The weekly brunch, served from 11:00am to 12:30pm, is completely free with a valid student ID and offers a continental-style spread, including vegan options.

There’s also free Wi-Fi, comfy seating, and plenty of space to catch up with friends or take a breather between lectures.

Organisers say the brunch is about more than food – it’s about community. Student life can be exciting but also overwhelming, especially when adjusting to a new city, finding your people, or balancing study and social life.

The church leader at The Salvation Army WBMH, Robert Jepson said:

“We are serving our community this way to ensure students who have moved away from home have a supportive place of wellbeing too.

“Uni life can feel overwhelming. This brunch is our way of saying: grab a plate, pull up a chair, and just be. Whether you need a quiet spot, a chat with someone new, or simply some decent food without spending a penny, you’re always welcome here.”

The brunch setting is designed to be a safe, friendly, and relaxed environment where students can find encouragement, connection, and maybe even a new friend or two – all while fuelling up for the day ahead.

Event details:

📍 William Booth Memorial Halls, King Edward Street, Nottingham
📅 Every Wednesday, 8 Oct – 19 Nov 2025
🕚 11:00am – 12:30pm
🎟 Free for all students with valid university ID

For more info, email nottingham.WBMH@salvationarmy.org.uk.

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