Michaelmas 2008 Newsletter 1
1. Access Trip
2. Lost Property
3. Pembroke May Ball 2009: Join the Committee
4. LBGT Drinks and Swap
5. The Round Folk Dancing: Members Wanted
6. Fitz Swing: Members Wanted
7. The Cambridge Sanctuary: Writers Wanted
8. CU Tai Chi Chun Soc: Free Beginners Lesson
9. Pembroke Players' Freshers' Panto
10. Mixed Lacrosse
11. The Queens' Arts Seminar
12. Undergrad Gown For Sale
13. CU Massage Society
14. CU Eco Racing: Info Session
15. Student Printing Advertisement
16. Lough/Rain at The Junction
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1. Access Trip
We have a visit from 36 Year 10 school pupils from Luton Schools visiting
Pembroke on Wednesday 15th October. It will be based in the Nihon
Room and I am looking for student volunteers to give the school pupils a
tour of the College from 11:15am, accompany the pupils to a FREE lunch in
hall at 12 noon and hopefully to a museum such as Zoology until 2pm.
Of course, if anyone is only available for the morning or afternoon that is
still really appreciated as I am looking for 3-4 volunteers throughout the
day.
If you are interested please email me (hb305@cam.ac.uk)
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2. Lost Property
If anyone has seen:
* Osiris Glasses. Black on the outside, green on the inside with a
chunky, square design. Left on a speaker cabinet at PCMS Rock night.
* Olympus 410u camera. Fairly old-school, sand coloured. Left on
cocktail bar after Bop.
* Bike Helmet. Black, with netting covering holes at the front. Brand
Unknown, but the label is a black on red arrow, pointing down and left.
Left at PCMS Rock night, in front of the fire exit.
Email David Newgas dn271@cam.ac.uk
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3. Pembroke May Ball 2009: Join the Committee
We are holding informal interviews THIS WEEK (Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th
October) to select the 2009 Ball Committee.
The following positions are up for grabs: Treasurer, Entertainment (x2),
Food, Drink, Staff+Security, Decor (x2), Sponsorship, Infrastructure,
Publicity and Website Manager
If you have been thinking about applying - don't miss your chance!
Email Jenny Harcourt (jlh73@cam.ac.uk) ASAP.
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4. LBGT Drinks and Swap
This term's LBGT drinks will be held in room E1a
this Tuesday (14th October) and will start at 9pm. This is for anyone who
thinks they come under the broad arch of LBGT, and I encourage anyone who
wants to to come along. We'll be heading to 'Thrust', Cambridge's
delightfully named gay-night at 'The Place' at about 11pm, so make sure you
come to the drinks beforehand.
There is going to be an LBGT swap with Peterhouse on Tuesday 21st
October. Anyone who wants to come along (even if you're not yet on the
mailing list) should email me on wpm22@cam.ac.uk before this Tuesday (14th)
to reserve a place.
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5. The Round Folk Dancing: Members Wanted
The Round (English Folk Dancing Society) is looking for new members
The Round is a group of people who meet every Thursday to dance and have
fun. The type of dancing we do is mainly Playford (sort of like you see in
Jane Austen films) and ceilidh dances. The dances are called, so no
experience is necessary and no partner is needed either. We meet every
Thursday during term at the Wesley Methodist Church between 8-10pm. On the
16th October we will be having a Freshers squash. We will meet at the
Hopbine at 7.30 before having a session specifically designed for people who
have never folk danced before. We look forward to seeing you there.
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6. Fitz Swing: Members Wanted
Fitz Swing are a professional standard big band/swing jazz outfit made up of
people from all colleges. We play regular gigs around Cambridge throughout
the year; you'll hear us at most of the college balls in May Week. We go on
a heavily subsidised band tour at the end of July every year and recently we
have been to Italy, Spain and Croatia.
At this time of year, we look for new band members. If you want to be in the
band, then you'll need to get an audition first. Send an email (detailing
relevant experience/playing standard) to gas34@cam.ac.uk or come and see us
at the Freshers' Fair in Kelsey Kerridge on Tuesday or Wednesday.
We're also looking out for anyone with any interest in jazz music (playing
or listening) to get in contact with us.
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7. The Cambridge Sanctuary: Writers Wanted
The Cambridge Sanctuary Needs You! Are you interested in getting involved
in student journalism? Think you can make people laugh?
The Sanctuary is Cambridge's only satirical student paper, offering a fresh
and irreverent look at what's going on in Cambridge and the rest of the
world; no man is too great, no story too small to escape the razor wit of
our team of satirists!
We are currently recruiting new journalists for all sections. All levels of
experience welcome. Applications to cambridgesanctuary@googlemail.com
We are also currently looking to recruit News, Sports and Health and
Science editors. For more information email
cambridgesanctuary@googlemail.com with your year, college and sections of
interest.
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8. CU Tai Chi Chun Soc: Free Beginners Lesson
Sunday 12th October 2-4pm in the Studio, Kelsey Kerridge
Wudang Style Tai Chi Chuan - a practical Chinese martial art
* Improve your health and reduce your stress.
* Learn practical self defence including strikes, locks, throws and
weapons.
* Improve your fitness and co-ordination.
* Classes include conditioning, applications training, and solo and
partner exercises.
Everyone is welcome to all of our classes, including beginners and
non-members of the university.
Regular classes during term are:
Tuesdays 7-9pm, Thursdays 7-9pm and Sundays 2-4pm
Go to www.societies.cam.ac.uk/taichi/ for locations and more info.
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9. Pembroke Players' Freshers' Panto
If you want to get involved in possibly
the best panto in Cambridge then come along to the JP at 6.30pm on Friday
(17th October). We want as many freshers as possible to get involved - only
you can write, direct, produce and act in it, so, without being overly
dramatic, Pembroke NEEDS you. If you can't make it, but still want to be
involved, email me on wpm22@cam.ac.uk and let me know!
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10. Mixed Lacrosse
For all those who have, or want to play mixed lacrosse, even if you've
never played and are keen to see what its all about. Equally all those who
played at school and would like to pick it up again.
Please contact either Ellie on ew314@cam.ac.uk or Lizzy on
ert30@cam.ac.uk so that we can sort out a practise, Thank you!
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11. The Queens' Arts Seminar
Cambridge's friendliest seminar is back for the year!
We meet every other WEDNESDAY,
ERASMUS ROOM, Queens' College,
7.15pm for 7.30pm start.
At our first meeting, Clare College Junior Research Fellow DR. HELEN VAN
NOORDEN (PhD Cantab.) will be presenting a paper on: 'Golden ages and
silver races: the point of looking back in ancient Greek
literature' (abstract below).
This meeting will also feature a chance to meet and chat (over free wine
and juice) with other students interested in the arts and humanities.
The paper will be shorter than usual in the spirit of
getting-to-know-you.
All welcome! For more information, including future papers for this
term, see the GU 'what's on?' website or the Queens' MCR website:
http://qmcr.org.uk/events
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12. Undergrad Gown For Sale
A Pembroke undergrad gown is for sale second hand. It is in excellent
condition, and is going for £25. Contact jaj38@cam.ac.uk
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13. CU Massage Society
Would you like to acquire a new life skill, relax for a night a week, get
into May Balls for free and meet some new people?
We are a friendly and relaxed society which aims to promote the knowledge of
massage and relaxation techniques amongst members of the University.
The society runs courses at three levels: Beginners, Intermediates and
professionals. Each class consists of 20-30 people. It's not necessary to
come to the sessions with a partner; you can be teamed up with someone new
at each class.
We are running three Beginners classes in Swedish Massage this term -
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Each class will run from 8pm-10pm for
8 weeks and each week will focus on a different part of the body, with a
revision class at the end.
No experience is necessary and you be provided with your own bottle of
massage oil and handouts. After attending for a term you may be assessed and
sign up to work Winter, Spring and May Balls and Events.
A term's worth of classes costs £20. Sign up and lots more information is
available on our website - http://www.srcf.ucam.org/massage/ or by emailing
CFH31 or YAL25.
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14. CU Eco Racing: Info Session
Want to be part of the UK’s first truly competitive solar car racing team?
Looking for experience of working on a real-life big-budget engineering and
business project? Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) can give you all
the excitement and glamour of a Formula 1 team, whilst showcasing
technologies for a greener future!
We’re designing and building a solar-powered racing car to compete in the
World Solar Challenge in Australia next year. The competition has been
running for over 20 years but now, for the first time, a UK team is in a
position to challenge the best in the world. Around 40 solar car teams, some
with budgets of over £1million, will race 3000km across the Australian
outback, crossing the entire continent using only the power of the sun.
CUER is now recruiting to complete our 2008-09 team! We have opportunities
for everyone, whatever your subject, in our technical and business teams.
Technical Teams: Aerodynamics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Strategy & Software. Business teams: Sponsorship, PR, Logistics, Outreach.
For more information take a look at our website,
www.cuer.co.uk, and come along to our Info Session in the Engineering
Department (Lecture Room 4) 17:00-18:00 on Wednesday 15th October.
Alternatively, send us an email:
joinnow@cuer.co.uk
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15. Student Printing Advertisement
StuPrint.com and StuStash.com - student printing at student prices
We offer high-quality, low-cost printing solutions direct to Cambridge and
we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. From artwork approval,
orders are usually received within 2/3 working days! If you'd like to
provide details of your current/future printing needs and existing quotes,
we'd be very happy to give you a more competitive quote. You can do this by
either sending an email to sales@stuprint.com or by visiting us online (
www.stuprint.com and www.stustash.com). Check out our GreenPrint which can
be composed of up to 75% recycled fibres!
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16. Lough/Rain at The Junction
Lough/Rain
by Declan Feenan and Clara Brennan
Two new plays interwoven as one
In the wake of a terrible accident, Michael and Caoimhe rebuild their
lives as best they can. But all Michael can remember is the boat out on
the lough that never should have been there. The barometer points to rain
as the young couple realise they might not grow old together.
Venue: The Junction
Dates: Wednesday 15 October
Time: 20:00
Tickets: £12 / £6 concessions
To book tickets: please call The Junction Box Office on 01223 511 511 or
book securely online at www.junction.co.uk.