Concrete issue 083 18 02 1998

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Till'S DAY BVBI

Union plans summer bash with help of ex-law ball duo by JAMES GRAHAM

UNION bigwigs have unveiled plans for a massive summer ball to be held this May. The news comes after two enterprising students gained Union backing following their defection from the Law Ball planning committee. will be the biggest thing this approach to the Union followed a Specific details of the ball are summer - it has far more potential shock departure from the Law Ball currently under wraps, but the bash is than anything the Union could put planning team over disagreements likely to be held over the May Day on." about the style of the event. weekend, with 拢25 tickets going on sale "The Law Ball has had a in March. Choice monopoly for years and it is about Concrete can also exclusively reveal But students welcomed the idea time they had a competitor," said that sites under consideration include the of another main ball, which will run Andy. Norwich Sport Village, Costessey every year and at Christmas if Clare added, "There are endless Showground, and Fritton Lake in successful. opportunities to put something on as Lowestoft. "It definitely gives students a well as the Law Ball." Extravaganza choice and means there will be Fury another major ball to go to if you Chart-topping bands will be booked cannot get tickets for the Law Ball," However, the news has sparked for the extravaganza which includes an said Brendan Woolley (EAS 2). fury in Law Society President, extensive buffet and bar for revellers. Union Finance Officer, Iona Estelle Parkhouse. Said student organiser, Clare PoweiiWakely, added that it was about "We are absolutely gutted that the Evans, "The emphasis for this ball will time UEA had a celebration Union is backing them and cannot be on live music. We are looking to comparable with other universities. help us," she said. secure a major chart band, a support "Every other Union I know runs a ~路we even had to take out a band, a Club Retro type live act, a ball and students should be able to 拢4,000 personal loan to put down a comedian and other attractions." celebrate the end of the year with a deposit for our venue." But Clare and eo-organiser, Andy big bang," she said. addmd, '"The Law Ball An .Bumette, also revealed that their

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