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The university officially confirmed that the closure of the Cellar and Pavilion bars is off the table. I spent so many nights in those spaces during my own degree and keeping them open feels like protecting the heart of this campus. We will be watching closely to ensure the administration …

September 22, 2011

Save the Cellar and Pavilion bars

Save the Cellar and Pavilion bars

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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 1 month ago
To: Martin Bean, Vice-Chancellor, The Open University

PERMANENT CLOSURE OF THE CELLAR AND PAVILION BARS

AND CUTS IN CATERING FACILITIES FROM 1ST AUG


Dear Vice-Chancellor,

We the undersigned call for cuts to various catering facilities on site from 1st Aug, in particular the closure of the Cellar and Pavilion bars, to be put on hold. This is to allow a full and informed consultation about the future of these amenities with all stakeholders, to take into account both financial considerations and their potential social and community value to the OU.

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Reached 500 supporters

July 1, 2011

June 30, 2011

Seeing this momentum grow reminds me of all the nights spent at the Pavilion bar during my own studies. It means the world to see so many people fighting to save these spaces that gave us a home on campus.

June 30, 2011

These bars were where I met my closest friends during the hardest years of my degree. We are gaining momentum toward the 500 mark and I need you to send the link to one person who knows how much this space matters to our community.

Reached 100 supporters

June 30, 2011

6 Comments

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Chris Roberts
15 years ago Featured

pathetic management decision pure and simple. where are we supposed to go now?

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Mark Wells
15 years ago Featured

These bars are the only reason to stay on campus after hours. Keep them open.

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Dave Duncan
15 years ago Featured

Used to spend every Friday night there. Uni life is gonna be boring as hell without these places.

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Jenna Perry
15 years ago Featured

The cellar is iconic!! Why are they doing this?? So much history there.

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Sarah Ellis
15 years ago Featured

Total joke. OU keep cutting everything that actually makes the campus feel like a real community. STOP IT.

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Tom Gomez
15 years ago Featured

Leave the bars alone. Plenty of places to save money without ruining the social life.

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