During the summer of 2008 the Brunch Bowl and Beavers Retreat are being redeveloped to provide an exciting new multi functional catering, social and study facility. The new facility will support the LSE's Environmental Policy to reduce, recycle and reuse.

In addition to providing great value hot meals, salads, snacks and beverages, the new facility will make better use of the current space encouraging staff and student interaction. The facility will provide seating to 468 people at any given time and will provide enough flexibility to host a variety of functions and events throughout the year.

The facility will include a café bar to be located near to the lifts and WC facilities. Work stations and comfortable seating will be provided at various locations along with wi-fi access. There will be two plasma screens, one in the cafe bar and one in the dining area.

Work starts on June 9th and the main facility will open for Fresher's Week in September with the cafe bar following later in the term. 

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^{Liz Thomas}

^{Head of Catering}