Welcome to the official website of the Junior Common Room of Josephine Butler College.
Butler JCR is a membership-lead community of students which sits outside of their academic commitments. We aim to be accessible, environmentally focused and to be part of Durham city’s wider community. With more than 80 different student groups, there’s so many ways #GetInvolved and we are committed to make sure everyone can.
Hey everyone! I’m Sam (He/Him), your JCR President for the year. My role is to oversee the activities that the JCR runs, keep in touch with current and past students, and to represent the common room outside of college. Though I’ve graduated now, my time at Butler left me with enough enthusiasm to stick around in a sabbatical role and remain part of the community here.
The sign of a successful year for me will be an engaged, active JCR. During your time at Butler you have a whole universe of opportunities to make the most of and every single one of you can leave a legacy here. I hope this year more than ever this JCR can grow to represent our community and ALL of its members.
Sam Winder (He/Him)
President of Josephine Butler JCR
Student Groups
Here are a few of our societies. Check out the full list!
Butler Running is a casual running club that currently meets once a week (could be more!) to run & chat…
Do you like nature? Or walking? Or a chance to take your mind off work? Then this society is for…
Intimidated by competitive sport? So are we! We only play for fun and we play something different every week. This…
We organise fun informal gatherings for all those interested in a sing-along to well known songs, ability isn’t necessary, just…
Here are a few of our Committees. Check out the full list!
Finance committee handles all the JCR finance and makes sure societies are funded and balls are paid for. It’s a…
DSU Committee is the best way to influence the Student Union's Assembly. We meet at least twice a term before…
How many voices do you think are unheard? How can we educate ourselves better about equality, equity and diversity? There…
Arts Comm is a fantastic opportunity to get involved around college and let your creativity run wild! Arts Comm meet…
Here are a few of our sports! Check out the full list!
If you’re reminiscing to all those PE lessons in school where dodgeball was your favourite game to play against your…
Come join the Butler Volleyball team if you’ve played it before, or if you want to try something new. We…
Are you an enthusiastic dancer, or just like a good boogie from time to time? Then dance is the sport…
Rounders at Butler is played weekly during the Easter term and matches against colleges are at Whinney Hill. It’s a…