Sport societies
Downing College is home to a lively and active community of students with a shared interest in sport.
Clubs and societies
Clubs and societies
Downing is home to an array of clubs and societies, covering many interests and activities such as:
- Sports
- Music
- Drama
- Games and hobbies
- Academic interests
Forming a society
Most undergraduates will find something to their taste in the activities already being pursued in College. However, if there is sufficient interest in, and enthusiasm for, some other activity, there is no reason why that activity should not be organised.
This reflects the interests and willingness of the junior members in residence at the time, and the pattern changes from undergraduate generation to generation. To receive funding from the Amalgamation Club, new societies must become affiliated to it, by the passing of a suitable motion at a quorate Open Meeting of the Amalgamation Club.
The Amalgamation Club will consider applications from the Presidents of societies, both new and old, for an appropriate level of funding. Such applications should be addressed to the Junior Treasurer of the JCR.
Details of deadlines and application instructions can be found on the JCR website, and all societies must be overseen by the Senior Treasurer, who is a Fellow of the College. Assets of lasting value to the membership of the Amalgamation Club may also be purchased using the Depreciation Fund.
