This Week...
OK OK OK, so this is a little bit late... but here's what else is going on this week...
- Floodlight Rugby
- Improv Comedy Night in the JCR
- Major's Gala Concert
- Wyrd Sisters
- External Ball
- DUOS Concert
- Durham FM Presents...
- Recitals
- Services Forum
- JCR Meeting
- Quiz Night
- Jazz Soc Jam Night
Correction: The Rugby Match has now moved from the Racecourse to MC1
Floodlight Rugby
After the Rugby Club's epic win over Johns last term (remember that extra time winner?!) We are now in the second round of the Floodlit Cup which will see the leaders of both divisions going head to head in an iconic battle. However due to the awful weather recently, the match is having to be played THIS WEDNESDAY (4th) at 2PM!!
We know that this will not be 'Floodlit' however we still want as support as possible.
All your support last match really made it special for us and definately made all the difference in those last 20 minuets. It would be great if people could spare just and hour and half of their wednesday afternoon to come down and give us that same level of support.
Once again 2PM THIS Wednesday at MC1
We thank you in advance for your support. VMCRFC.
Improv Comedy Night
Also this Wednesday, in the JCR, Shellshock Improv Comedy Society present a night of standup improved comedy in Mildert JCR. Doors are 7:30 for a 8:00 start, entry is discounted for Mildert students - so take your campus cards.
Mayor's Gala Concert
There are still seats available for the Mayor's Gala concert, rather than having them empty for the concert the Mayor has kindly offered to sell them to those taking part for their partners/friends, fellow students, parents of the Cathedral Choir etc for just £5.00. This is a very generous offer and although there is only 2 days left please do your best as we want to fill every seat and raise as much money as possible for the Mayors Charity. A full house also generates a really good atmosphere.
Students can get the discount by showing their student card at the ticket office, you can all book their tikets through me by e-mail (no later than tomorrow night) or by phone (07931 743417 - leave a message with number of tickets and name if I do not answer), I will arrange for them to be held in a named envelope at the ticket office, tickets to be paid for on collection.
The concert takes place in the Gala Theatre this Wednesday from 7:30pm and features a number of musicians from Van Mildert College.
Wyrd Sisters
Terry Pratchett takes Shakespeare's Macbeth and then turns it up 'till the knob comes off. It's all there - a wicked duke and duchess, the ghost of a murdered king, dim-witted soldiers, strolling players, a land in peril. And who stands between the Kingdom and destruction? Three Witches. Granny Weatherwax (intolerant, self-opinionated, powerful), Nanny Ogg (down-to-earth, vulgar), and Magrat Garlick (naive, fond of occult jewellery and bunnies).
OOOOK! Productions will be donating profits from the show to the Orangutan Foundation. Please come along and support this fabulous organisation.
Wyrd sisters is showing at 7:30pm on the 5th, 6th and 7th of March in the Assembly Rooms Theatre
Tickets: £6 / £5 (NUS) / £4.50 (DST). To book please call 0191 6450451 or e-mail timothy.foster@durham.ac.uk
External Ball
Don't forget its the External Ball this Thursday. Contact Pooja for any questions relating to that.
DUOS Concert
the Durham University Orchestral Society presents its Epiphany term concert...
- Tchaikovsy: Symphony No. 5 in E minor
- Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio
- Mozart: Symphony No. 38 'Prague'
Elvet Methodist Church, Saturday 7th March, 7.30pm. Tickets: £8 / £5 for concessions
Reserve tickets by emailing orchestral.society@dur.ac.uk. Find out more on our web pages: www.dur.ac.uk/orchestral.society or on the facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=52414698516
Durham FM Presents...
Durham FM Presents is a live music night held in the colleges of Durham University. Two acts from within the college will perform and a vote will be held at the end of the night. The winner will win a slot The Local Line-up on Durham FM (Durham's leading radio station). The night will also feature a performer from outside of the university.
Featuring:
- Richard John Thompson - singer songwriter who has recently toured with and supported The Proclaimers, Gabriella Cilmi, Sandi Thom, Duke Special and David Ford (www.richardjohnthompson.com)
- Adam Ingram - frontman of indie band "Prodding Juliet" and former resident of Van Mildert. Adam's songs are a bitter sweet take on life, love and everything inbetween
- Twilight Fiasco - This 4-piece are residents of Van Mildert and performed at the recent Battle Of The Bands. They fuse dark and witty lyrics with an upbeat yet jazzy sound.
Entry £1. Starts from 8pm.
Recitals
This coming sunday Van Mildert College Music Committee invites you to the FOURTH Van Mildert College Sunday Afternoon Recital of 2008/09 in the Ustinov Room.
As this might be the last recital of the year we'd like to invite back previous performers to play again and, of course, invite new talent to make the most spectacular recital ever!
Recitals are an opportunity, open to all members of college at all standards, to perform in a relaxed, informal setting - the style we aim for is Classical / Easy listening. The audience is made up of members of the JCR, MCR and SCR. There is also a facebook event (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=51955134027&ref=mf)
And like last time there will be refeshments for the audience!
Services Forum
This coming Sunday James Reevell has organised a services forum in the JCR from 4pm. This is an opportunity to discuss all college provided services, such as meals, portering, cleaning and so on. More details to follow soon! Don't forget to fill in the big college survey on the website too!
JCR Meeting
Yes yes, another one. 6:30pm in the JCR for another fun-packed meeting, this time featuring hustings for the upcoming Exec and DUCKtator elections, along with the usual range of motions and so on. Agenda coming soon!
Quiz Night
You know what its about. Sunday 9ish in the Bar.
Jazz Soc Jam Night
The Durham University Jazz Society is hosting the first 'Jam Night' !
The event is free for everybody and anyone can come along to play or just listen to some great music. There will be a piano, bass, drum kit, and microphones provided - as well as a selection of jazz tunes from various 'Real Books'.
Horn players, guitarist, singers etc.. simply turn up on the night with your instrument/voice and bring some music if there are specific songs that you'd like to perform. It doesn't matter how good you are or how much experience you have - everyone is welcome to get up and play!
Come along to FishTank on Sunday 8th March @ 8pm to take part (if you haven't been before its just off North Road - behind Tesco)
And that's it! Enjoy!
Paul x