There are concerns about long nightclub queues as Freshers’ Week commences in Exeter.
Arena and Timepiece are set to be particularly busy with tickets for some events already selling out. Towards the end of last term, some people queued for over two hours to get in to the city’s popular nightspots. This led to worries about crime and dehydration.
Licensees are working with Exeter City Police to keep students safe and ensure they do not drink in the alcohol-free zones in the city centre. In previous years, there have been reports of people collapsing from dehydration in queues whilst the potential for trouble is also greater when nightclubs are busy.
Chris Rootkin, University of Exeter Students’ Guild VP Welfare and Community, said: “Whilst handling queues is the responsibility of nightclub managers, our incredible Welcome Team will be on hand to provide support and deal with any issues on the ground. Working with the clubs around town, the Welcome Team will help to convey information about anticipated waiting times and ask for water to be made available if nights become warm.”
Beverley Weston, Community Safety and Neighbourhood Support Officer, explained: “We expect large queues to form in Exeter at popular venues but we also expect that partners including the fantastic University welcome team work hard together to make it as enjoyable and safe as possible. All the agencies are working very hard and the recent introduction of a taxi marshal scheme and water fountains in clubs are additional examples of partnership work to promote community safety.”
Liam Trim, third year history student, commented: “In Freshers’ week tickets are a must but it’s debatable whether the experience you get in the end is worth it after long queues. It’s probably just as much fun staying in to drink with friends.”
Simon Dewhurst, News Team
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