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Girl arrested after alleged gang fight REBECCA LAWRENC E News Editor

TERROR was high-pitch at the Waterfront last Saturday when a maniac girl allegedly drove her car into a horrified crowd. The female was thought to be involved in an argument with girls in the queue. She was then said to have got into a dark green Ford Fiesta and rewed into the crowd, injuring one person. Eyewitness, former UEA stu-

dent, Louise Bland was there, looking forward to an ordinary night out, when the disaster took place. ''The re were two girls on the floor fighting. One wal ked away. I thought she'd gone home. Then she got in her car, and cam e hurtling towards us. I saw people get knocked over." Louise, who has just graduated from LLT, and her friend ran into the Waterfront to get out of the way as the car looked as if it was going to come at the queue again . Louise saw the mass attack the car, denting the bodywork and breaking the windows. "Someone was standing on top of the car. The windscreen

was smashed. When it first started coming , I thought it was a motorbike . lt was so loud ." The incident took place on the drive leading up to the Waterfront. The vehicle has been recovered for examination and the driver was detained by police at the scene and then taken away in a police van . "She had blood all down her arm," added former Linguistics student, Louise. Police Press Officer PC Mark Bandrowski said the girl was arrested for attempted Actual Bodily Harm and being unfit to drive through drink and drugs. "She has now been charged to court with dangerous driving and drinking with excess alco-

hol." She will appear before the Magistrates Court on the September 26. Union Communications Officer Ned Glasier said normally the Waterfront is a pretty relaxed place - and doesn't think that the place will be victim to anymore nights of this kind. And he also praised the Union's door staff for their quick thinking. "Incidents like this are rare . More importantly, it happened outside the venue and outside of our jurisdiction . "However, I believe the door staff were able to give help after the incident took place," said Ned.

DOORS FINALLY OPEN TO NEW UNION BARS See Page three for the full story

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Luxury residences will not be ready for next year after builders walk out WORK on the new campus residence has drawn to a halt after workmen left over a quotation mix-up. The company who were carrying out the project gave up on the on building the new bedrooms promised to complete them by next September.

UEA boss: Don't enter the Broad UNIVERSITY chiefs have issued a stern warning to students not to enter the Campus lake. Although the Broad was used for organised Dragon Boat Racing as part of the UK and Ireland Corporate Games during the summer, University Communications Manager, Alan Preece still insists that it is a no go area. "As part of the preparation a significant amount of work done was done on safety aspects around the broad. The fishing Jetties were refurbished and fishing jetties for the disabled put in place. There is an increased amount of signage along with life-saving kit around the Broad ," said Mr Preece. "The message remains that the Broad is very hazardous - it is extremely cold , quite isolated , the banks shelve steeply and there is no visibility underwater. Nobody should consider swimming in it or using it except under full supervis1on and w1th agreement from the University," he added .

But it became clear that the University were paying over the odds for the wo rk. A University spokeswoman claims that UEA chiefs believed that the firm we re over-charging . "The University investigated an ambitious fast-track programme to add to our stock of residences for the start of the 2003 academic year." she said . "lt became clear that this option did not offer value-for-

money ana after discussion with our advisers and others involved it was agreed that the project could not be ach ieved within acceptable costs_" Therefore, the building will not be ready for students to move into for another year. 'The University is proceeding with its intention to add to the number of available reside nces by the start of the 2004 academic year," she added. But despite leaving the job unfinished , the workers had begun to treat the ground wh ere the halls will be built, in preparation for their use in September 2003. Our pictures show metal fences around the grass by Waveney Mountain, which is being treated for piling mats to be inserted . These will make sure the state-of-the-art building's foundations are secure. Now, no building will be visible until at least January of next

year. Last May, Concrete exclusively revea led what the two new Ocurving buildings will look like. The residences are set to be similar to the luxurious Nelson Court and Constable Terrace all bedrooms will be en -suite with shared kitchens and dining rooms . There will also be improved access for disabled students. Speaking this week, Mr Saunders insisted that the new buildings still remain unnamed despite other UEA halls being named after Norfolk areas. "Nobody has actually thought abou t it yet, it's still a long way off, but I am really excited about th em. "There will be 400 new rooms on campus, so it will be a big project," he said. Do you have any ideas of what the new state-of-the-art halls should be called? Email su .concrete@ uea.ac.uk.

Above: the beginnings of the new halls

SHARP WARNING AGAINST GLASS STUDENTS are protesting against the amount of glass left lying around Campus. On a walk around the University, Concrete discovered several hazardous areas of broken glass, writes Rebecca Lawrence. EAS student, Bel Greenwood is extremely worried about the amount of glass scattered on the ground - and she even fears for her daughter's safety. "I have a small child who might fall and cut herself. Glass is often found in places that naturally attract young children , such as the sculpture adjacent

to the path down the broad and around the dead trees by the water's edge. The area around the bus shelters near th e car park is especially bad." People leaving their bottles of beer, wine and alco-pops where they finish them are the cause of the hazard . But University Ground's fore· man, Jimmy Chamberlain said he had not received any complaints about broken glass. "If we do get any, it is cleaned up straight away. There is a man about Campus all day who cleans up the rubbish . Glass has always been a problem , though its not getting worse ," he said. But UEA Cleaning Services

Manager, Janice Bone admitted th at the area behind the shops. where the bottle banks are kept, used to be a problem . "Now the area has been revamped so that should make a difference . We certainly do keep an eye on the situation ."

Union Welfare Officer Ehi ldahosa is asking students to be responsible about leaving glass bottles on the ground around campus. 'There are families with children who live on Campus and it is quite easy for chi ldren and even students to hurt themselves on broken glass. We all enjoy socialising , especially to have a drink on the steps, but the bar does provide plastic cups for anyone who wants to • take a drink outs1de ." Bel added, "I realise this is not a University wh1ch is designed for small children but people need to be less lazy about disposing of their bottles. Put them in bins.''

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Hive raid THOUSAND S of pounds were stolen from the Hive pub during the summer holidays. £2,600 was snatched from behind the bar while it was quiet on August 29 At th e time, staff were believed to be busy. Union Communications Officer, Ned Glasier insists that a culprit is yet to be found - and he hasn't ruled out that it could be a member of Union staff. "There is a police investigation going on at the moment . We don't know if it was a member of the public, or an employee of the Union , but we can't really say more at the moment because it may prejudice the result of legal action or internal diSCiplinary action ." But he claims that the Union has learnt fro m the theft and has stepped up their secunty at their bars _ "Internal secunty has already improved , there are now much stncter procedures regarding the handling of cash behind the bar. which include formalised written instructions. "lt would now be virtually impossible for the money to go missing in th e same way again ," said Ned .

Blood call STUDENTS will have the chance to give blood on Campus next month. The donor sessions will take place in the Tyndall Centre in Monday October 7, 14 and Tuesday 15th October at 1012.15 and 2-4 .15. Appointments must be made through the Union House Reception. For more Information, call 0845 7711711.

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STUDENTS RUSH TO DRINK IN SME UEA students have returned from the summer to find their old pub as been transformed into two, modern bars. Rebecca Lawrence found out what they thought.

Oliver Franzen ENV 3 "I'm very impressed by the bar, but I don't know where anything is. Its very smart, without stains and sick everywhere. There's lots more light. Only problem was in the toilets. lt took me a while to figure out I had to put my hands under the taps to make them work. •

New bar ready for business after long wait REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor

THE TRENDY new bar on Campus has finally opened on time - after a wait of over two years. The old Breakers site has been transformed into a comfortable place to drink, while the old existing bar has been overhauled. Master-minded by last year's group of sabbatical officers and full-time Union staff, the building work did not always look set to be finished in time. But workmen proved critics wrong when they allowed doors to be opened for a preview night last Saturday (September 14). Features include a big screen, as well as a large serving area, which can hold 1400 people .. Union Communications Officer Ned Glasier said that the total cost came to about £1 .2 million pounds. "lt sounds like a lot but the bulk of that cost was the huge

amount of work being done on the Breakers site, which needed gutting, reconstructing-all sorts." Students are very excited about UEA's fresh look, particularly as they have been waiting for it since the closure of the Breaker's fast food restaurant back in September 2000. Ned declared that nobody can say the bar is not an improvement. "We've had some feedback. I think even if some people wouldn't necessarily have chosen the design for themselves (and you can't please all tastes!) they'll.,~>till appreciate some of the ideas contained within it." He also added that one of the best features is the huge range of seating, "There's loads of space, somewhere for everyone." The extra room, double the amount in the old bar, means it will be a lot less crowded on LCR nights - and Ned believes that night-spots in town may be affected. "I have a feeling that quite a

Jennlfer Ranee SWK3 "it's a lot nicer, arier and brighter. I used the bar last year all the time, I like the big blue chairs best. I'm very jealous of the first years as they've got their whole three years to use it. I do think the televisions are a bit odd as they seem to just show fish swimming.

Jon Dalgaarde EAS 3 "it's amazing. it's been transformed . I'm not here this semester so I can't use it, which is a shame. I don't think I'll go up to the Hive anymore. I thought they were going to redo it. •

few city bars might lose a bit of custom- who needs them now we've got this?!" Ned said. Now the Breaker's site has been redeveloped, students are concentrating their demands on the empty space where Lloyds TSB used to be. Ned has revealed that the University has decided to fill it with a posh takeaway Pret-a-manger style place. "I'm a bit worried that it won't be open in the evenings or weekends- and am not con-

vinced that students need another sandwich place," he added.

"The bar is so cool. lt's much better having the bar in the middle, as there's more seating than before. I hope I get served quicker here than in the old bar. l_t's the first time I've been in here today. I think people will look after it for a week, then spill their drinks everywhere!"

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Pictures: top and bottom left: the refurbished old pub and below: the new bar In the old

"I like the fact that it's so bright. Much more spacious and inviting. I'll come before the LCR now and make a big night of it/ lt's much cleaner- I'm not worried about sitting down like I was in the old bar!"

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BACI< CHAT CONCRETE'S GUIDE TO WHAT YOU SHOULDN 'T I<NOW..... Welcome to Concrete 's all new campus gossip column. We're here to provide you with the latest news that they don't really want you to hear about. Enjoy.

Chezza's one and only price His number one hit maybe the most popular LCR an th em , but we are sorry to reveal that Chesney will not be a guest at UEA th is year. The reason ? He has put his prices up well above the level of inflation and the Union has refused to pay for the mole-faced 'star'. A year-and-a-half ago, the Ents department paid just £1500 for the flop star. And at Christmas 2001 , they paid £2200 with an extra £600 if his single made the top 20 . Yeah, right. But Chezza's managers quoted shocked Union staff between £3300 and £3500 for a gig this semester. L...;:...__.:.._~_........,...,_..____. A source for former longhaired Chesney claims he is worth it. "He is extremely popular with students" Chesney was mobbed when he first played the LCR in May 200 1. Not only did gangs of girls try and join him on stage, but they also waited for hours while he signed autographs in the Hive. Oh well Chez, you 're the one who is missing out.

Unsporting behaviou r AND the prize for the most unpopular member of UEA staff goes to ... ..Keith Nicholls. Okay, so it might not come as much of a surprise - after all this is the man who received unbelievable amounts of boos the Union's CASAs ceremony in March . But results from a recent Sportspark survey reveal that students want him sacked. When asked how they felt the Sports centre could be improved, it appeared some felt the place would be so much better without him. One respondent even said, "replace Keith Nicholls because he's a c**k", while another simply wrote, "remove Keith Nicholls because he seems to hate students." Enough said.

A scru my date Girls, you 're in for a treat. Not conte nt with auctioning themselves off as slaves while wearing very little last year, members of the Rugby Club will be stripping off again - this time for the camera. for a testicul ar cancer charity. Yes, they have followed in the footstep s of th e music society to produce an academic year ca lendar. But the kind boys will be donating every penny to a testicular cancer charity A rugby club insider revealed how the ca lendar- pictured right , will feature a different player for each month. And he is confide nt it will be popular among UEA's female population . "Of course it will sell. We are going to set stalls up and try and se ll them to the first year girls." All we can say is watch out for those initiations girls ..... • We have five cale ndars to give away, see page 14 to find out how you can win one.

Sportspark abolish joining fee after Union support KATIE HIND

STUDENTS will now be able to keep fit for less. The Union has agreed to pay the Sportspark a lump sum of £15 ,000 - in return for a free membership fee for all students, both full and part time . After long negotiations, Union . sabbaticals secured the deal, which will allow members of UEA, who study for at least 50 per cent of their time, the discount. In the past, students were forced to pay £12 per year for an educational user pass, which allowed free access into the building and reduced prices for the gym , swimming pool and hire facilities. Union Communications Officer, Ned Glasier is happy at the decision, which was made at Union Council over a year ago. He also claims that the Sportspark could lose a lot of money.

"I think it is brilliant that the Union is able spend money in a way which will directly benefit students. The total cost of all students at UEA paying £12 each to join the Sportspark would be well over £100,000. We've secured this for just £15,000. "They co uld theoretically lose around £100,000 doing it, though of course not all stu dents buy membership. Whatever, they are not making money from this. They probably gain from a better relationship with students, as well as the likelihood that more students will be using thei r facilities ." And he has defended Union Council's choice of how to spend money - claiming th at nobody will lose out. "Just because the Union spends money on one thing doesn't mean other things are missing out - this was a Union Council decision to spend money, it wasn't decided in favour of any other plan submitted to any Council meeting ." And he also defended

Above: the swimming pool Sportspark boss Ke ith Nicholls. lt has been claimed that he has won the deal to make money out of those who do not use the sports facilities. But Ned insists this is not the case. "The £15,000 simply guarantees

AN DV'S FOR HELP EX-UEA rower, Andy Vinsen , is preparing to cross the ocean as part of the Atlantic Rowing Challenge 2003. · Th e race, which includes 30 teams of two me n , star ts from Tenerife and ends in Barbados . The standing

There are obviously some rather large egos gracing the upstairs of Union House. A part-time officer, who shall remain anonymous on this occasion, felt they were above the law when they were refused service at the bar last term. With the clock at 11 .01 pm, the normally smiley exec member demanded he was attended to. When refused , they adopted the foot-stamping tactic before uttering those famous words: Don't you know who I am? Needless to say, the not-so-starstruck bar staff still declined.

Have you got any gossip ? Email su.concrete @uea.ac.uk Above: Andy Vinsen

REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor record is 41 days . Former LLT stu dent Andy declared , "We are definitely hoping to do it in less than 50." The rower took up the sport wh en he joined UEA fo ur years ago. "I started when I met Matt Osbourne from the rowing team , who told me to give it a go." Matt, who graduated from UEA in 2000, is to be Vinsen's rowing partner in th e challenge. Preparation for the venture is intense. "I'm training at Fitness Exchange on the Riverside at the moment, and on the River Aire for a couple of hours a day. Eventually when we get our own boat we will be trai ning on the open sea, by the Norfolk coast." As yet, the pair are unsure who will make their boat, but they are looking at local boat builders, who they've contacted through

their membership of Norwich Boat Club. "At the moment, we are lacking sponsorship. A few doors are ajar but we will have to wait and see." Th e enthusiastic sportsman has only rowed on rivers and lakes before. "I do intend to be involved in further challenges after this one, but at the moment I'm fu lly concentrating on this . "it wou ld be nice to win the Atlantic race , but I'm aiming to be in the top three ." The Atlantic Rowing Challenge is organised by Sir Chay Blythes as part of th e challenge business, and was first started in 1997. "it's not the rowing that's the most difficult challenge, but raising th e money," Andy added. Anyone who would like to sponsor Andy and Matt in their challenge should call An dy on 07870 687098 or email him at Andrewchv @hotmail. co m.

all students free membership of the Sportspark. it's not dependent on how many students join or don't join, so the Sportspark would not benefit by trying to get people who wouldn 't use the facilities to buy membership."

Farewell to history project THE WELLCOME project, run by the school of History, is to shut down after the contract was not renewed . The project, which specialises in the study of Medical History, is run by the Wellcome trust, who took the decision to close the units. Previously the unit was only run at five universi ti es, including UEA. They now hope to encourage a wider spread of the study of medical history. Th e Wellcome Trust was founded by Henry Wellcome , who gave 5% of his fortune to the study of medical history. The Dean of the School of History, Professor Edward Acton said he had been expecting the unit to close fo r some· time. "Th e project itself is not shutting down , just the unit. The study of Medical History will still continue. There are just longer forms to fill in now!" At present, the Wellcome trust ties up lots of money in the units. "Now the unit has closed , all the money will be used to support medical history rather than the infrastructure. We are glad and proud to have had the unit here for 5 years. "UEA has had a good reputation for medical history, and we look forward to our historians obtaining lots of grants from the trust and building on our status," he added .

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Volcan ic findings Bar-ing a11 others At last, it's here! After a wait of two years, the doors to the new Union Pub and Bar opened last week. Its arrival has both shocked and pleased students, after all, who would have thought that the Union could pull oft such a project - on time too. But our new pub is bound to rival all those in the city. Not only is the decor nicer, it is situated more conveniently, but the prices are cheaper. But there still lies the problem of food on campus. The new bars would have provided the ideal opportunity for us students to be able to eat well while we are using UEA's facilities, whether it's the library, or the LCR. lt is widely recognised that there are not enough eateries on campus, espcially those that stay open unsocial hours. But, unfortunately, this is due to University versus Union politics. The fact that UEA bosses wi ll not allow the Union to open another restuarant is simply ridiculous. But if that is th e way they want it, then , please, for all of hour sakes, improve The Diner.

No room at the Inn? We are all aware that UEA is creeping up those league tables and this will continue to happen thanks to the brand spanking new Medical faculty. lt is a presti ge marker to have the facilities to train doctors, th is is exemplified by unis such as Manchester and Newcastle. But it is no good having a top-rate academic record if the students who study there do not have anywhere to live. The news that the new residences will not be ready for another two years is dreadful. At the · time of going to press, there were no reports of any students arriving at UEA to find themselves homeless. But, it has happened for the last three years, and the chances are it will happen again. What a shame it would be to miss out on the chance of improving our status just because the University can not sort out their accomodation dilemma.

The great wall of China The revelations that Concrete's own website has been banned from computers in the Far East is· si mply barbaric. Whil e, we aim to be a vibrant newspaper and give students the latest news, we are by no means dangerous or harmful. So why don't these 'govern ment officials' get on with their jobs instead of barri ng the Chinese population of ou r super site?

FOR DOCTORS Staff delighted with prestigious department THE SCHOOL of medicine, health policy and practice opens this autumn for the launch of a new medical degree. 110 stud ents will undertake the five-yea r programme, enabli ng them to gain a provisional lice nse to practi ce as docto rs. The General Medical Council , responsible for validating the cou rse, is working close ly wi th the school. Both practical experience and theory are included in the degree. Most of the teaching will take place in a new purpose built building. However, Professor and Vice Chancellor of the school , Shirley Pearce points out that the importance lies with the undergraduate degree, which will add to the range of health related courses already in place , not to the opening of a new school. "We are very excited to start

BRITT JUSTE on a clean slate with a des igned curriculum. lt compliments what we are already doing. lt will benefit UEA as the new programme will stre ngthen the health re lated research taking place at the university." The professor disagreed that the university will become crowded wi th the extra students. "Having 11 0 new students will only broaden and enrich all

students' experience at the UEA as it is important to meet people from different walks of life." Academic Officer Alex Dawson argues that the university has become crowded as it has expanded. "lt is important that faci lities such as transport, accommodation and teaching advance at a co rresponding rate. At present, the expansion in accommodation is lacking behind other developments ." The new students will are expected to graduate in 2007 .

Above: the new Medical School

STUDENTS FLOCK TO BE PART OF UEA UEA is becoming more and more popular as an influx of students have helped push it up in national league tables. In the official Sunday Times University Guide, UEA came 18th out of 123 universities across Britai n. Last ye!Jr, UEA was placed 23rd but has now moved up five

THE WEATHER forecast could help predict volcanic eruptions, according to new research from UEA's School of Environmental sciences. Scientists at UEA found that violent rain can trigger volcanic dome co llapse. This type of eruption occurs when a build-up of molten rock inside the mountain becomes unstable and co llapses to rel ease lava, and toxic gases. Doctor Adrian Matthews, a meteorologist who lead the re search with UEA vo lcanologist Or Jenni Barclay commented, " The eruption on the Caribbean Island of Montserrat in July last year co incided wi th the fi rst heavy rainfall in seven months, within hours of rainfall starting the volcanic dome collapsed." Th e scientists also discovered that two previous eruptions of the Montserrat volcano were induced by heavy rain. One of the most hazardous aspects of vo lcan ic dome collapse is the pyroclastic flow, an avalanche of searing hot rocks and boulders, which accompanies the eruption. it is ca rried at high speed down the mountain amongst the volcanic gases. Using weather forecasts in combi nation with recent rainfall records could improve the accu racy of predicting volcanic eruptions. "The next step is to work out how the rainfall triggers the eruption ," said Or Andrews.

REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor 2000 in the number of applications over the past year. Part of the increased prevalence is due to a new degree course in midwifery and pharmacy, which helped UEA to gain extra points. UEA achieved a total of 748 points, whereas the winner in

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the league, Cambridge, gained 972 points - beating rival Oxford into second place . The London School of Economics arrived in third place and Imperial College, London , came fourth . Seven crite ri a were used in judging each ranking . They included teaching quality, research quality, A-level grades achieved by entrants, the percentage of first and 2:1 degrees awarded , and drop-out rates . As well as achieving 18th place nation-wide, UEA is also graded fourth alongside other universities in the south-east. UEA Press Officer, Fiona Grant said that league tables are one way of measuring excellence in universities. "We are delighted that the Sunday Times table reflects our continuing and growing strength in teaching and research." However, a league table compiled by The Times in May produced a different set of rankings. Its Good University Guide showed Oxford beat Cambridge into first place and UEA was relegated to 40th place out of 101 universities. The Sunday Times University Guide is a 56-page booklet and published free with the Sunday Times. lt is available at www. timesonline.co. uk

Other chance to get fresh AN ALTERNATIVE Fresher's week is to be launched next week for the first time ever. Students who are put off by the traditional fresher's week spent drinking and clubbing will be able to enjoy a different side to their beginning of University. The Union are running talks and discussions on several con te ntious topics, such as the war with Iraq , Tibet, Fair Trade and the refugee situation. They also hope to run a drumming workshop with a Norwich Samba Band . There will also be various Union Films on show. Union Communications Officer Ned Glasier said not everyone wants to spend fresh ers week trapped in a bar listening to Chesney Hawkes. "We hope that Alternative Freshers provides something a little bit different and thought provoking ." · Next year the Union hopes to develop the idea further. "But for this year, it will run along side freshers week, and is fully advertised around campus," Ned added.

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Suspense around tragic Langford who died suddenly last term THE DEATH of a leading UEA scientist is at a centre of an eccentric conspiracy theory linking him with the deaths of eleven other specialists around the world . Last February, lan Langfo rd , 40, a leade r and senior researcher in the fie ld of environmental risk at UEA, was found naked from the wa ist down a nd wedged under a ch air in his home in M a rlb o rough Road . Far-fetched theorists are claiming that Or Langford cou ld have been a possible victim of a strange global conspiracy to kill leading bio-sci entists, who were all said to be involved in bio-terror and germ wa rfare, mostly in th e United States but also in Russia, Australia and the UK. In the four months following

REBE CCA LAWRENCE News Editor last year's anthrax scares in the United States, 11 bio-scientists, including Or Langford , have died in unusual circumstances and the theory holds th at the dead men were killed because of involvement in the scares. Th e conspiracy was suggested by lan Gurney, author of a book using clues from the Bible to calcu late that Judgment Day will occur in or about the yea r 2023. After September 11 he entered a news alert request into a website asking to be notified whenever th ere was news with the key word microbiologist. He compiled what he learnt from scattered accounts of various deaths into an article th at he sent to a number of websites. The article quickly gained authority on websites that regularly throw up bizarre consp iracy theories, particularly linked to

September 11. No inquest was held into Mr Langford's death and it was found that the researche r died of natural causes. He appears to have drunk up to a litre of spi rits a day and the bloodstains around his home appear to have been caused by him falli ng over several times. A University spokeswoman denies the theory - claiming that nobody at UEA believes it. ''This is nonsense. None of lan's co lleagues be lieve in this conspiracy theory. "lan's sadly early death was from natural causes. If there had been any sug gestion that this was not the case, there would have been an inquest," she said. Or Langford gained a first class honours degree in environmental sciences at UEA before starting his PhD researching childhood leukemia and infection. Left: Dr. Lang ford

WELCOME TO UEA, IPSWIC UEA is considering building a second campus in Ipswich to take on a further 8000 students. Suffolk is one of the few counties in England without a University. Howeve r, Suffolk College does offer some Higher Ed ucation courses validated by UEA. If the campus were to be built, the col lege would revert to providing just Further Education courses. University Pro-ViceChancellor for External Relations, Moya Willson claims that the idea is in its very early stages. ''There is no indication that the money would be available. lt would have to come from Government capital funds ," she said . Students are concerned that the new campus might be treated as secondary, as it will offer more vocational and less respected courses - even though degrees wou ld be accredited by UEA.

REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor Union Academic Officer, Alex Dawson states that the case for a new campus in Ipswich needs to be demonstrated. ''The project should only be pursued if sufficient funding exists to create a campus equiv alent to that here in Norwich ." The difficulties of running a campus in a separate co unty need to be considered. Other universities have

attempted similar ventures. The University of Hull took over University College Scarborough, and Durham University operates a second campus in Stockton . Unfortunately, Du rham students see the Stockton campus as inferior, even though teaching quality at Stockton is rated as exce llen t. Richard Taylor, in charge of marketing the Stockton campus said : ''These things bring challenges. Th ey've got to be handled carefully. Bringing the students on side is the key."

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Couple imprisoned after row with UEA Assistant Registrar REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor

AN ASSISTANT registrar at UEA has been involved in a series of run-ins with the next-door-neighbours, causing disruption in the residential area of Witton, near Norwich. The story has also caught the interest of the nation-wide public, and was reported on

GMTV over the summer. The couples, John and Lynda Williams and Malcolm and Marlene Girling have had several disputes over boundaries, parking and dogs roaming outside their properties. The main argument was over a hedge between the two properties. Mr Girling, 57, and his 54year-<lld wife were jailed for 28 days after breaching a court

injunction preventing them cutting down the 15ft hedge between the two properties. The Girlings were sentenced at Norwich County Court on August. They went on to serve 13 days before returning home. During the Girlings' time inside, Or Williams and his wife, an Assistant Registrar at the School of Management, issued a letter to the Girlings asking for a common-sense approach to solving their differences. In his letter, Or Williams offered an "olive branch" and asked for them all to "sit round a table" and talk about the problem. The Girlings, who spoke about their troubles with the Williams on Radio 5 Live, declined to take up the offer. The Girlings' son-in-law, Paul Hewitt had said he was prepared to meet the Williamses and act on behalf of his parents-in-law. "We all want a peaceful settlement, and we've just got to see what he's (Or Williams) got to say." Mr Girling also appeared before Norwich magistrates on August 29, charged with threatening behaviour, and further civil action against the couple is still pending. Mr Hewitt, 40, a car dealer for Norfolk Motor Group, had said they were not aware of any costs against them for legal payment. "The last thing that the Girlings want to do is pay the Williamses anything. If it can be fought then it will be fought." Mrs Williams refused to talk to Concrete.

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A UEA student has made his debut on national television. Third year History student, Nathan Bennett found himself up against the frightening Anne Robinson when he took part in the popular game show, the Weakest Link. Nathan, who got to the second round of the student-themed production, thought going on the show would be fun. "The vote was unanimous. I was the weakest link. I never really thought I'd win. After being on the show, I know that at my best that day I could have only finished 4th or 5th." To take part in the show,

Nathan, who ended his term as Chairman of UEA's Conservative Society last semester, had to fill in a six page application form. He then had to go down to Ll)ndon for an audition with producers. "I head a week later that I had got on the show. Apparently thousands of students auditioned at their universities so to get on the show was quite an accomplishment at least." Despite being knocked out at an early stage, Nathan, 22, got 路 along well with his fellow competitors when the cameras were switched off. "I got on with everyone bar one person, who voted for me in the first round because he said he, 'didn't like the look of me.

"Everyone except him went out for drinks after the show." And Nathan even found presenter Anne Robinson to be friendly. "Anne seemed really nice. She had a great rapport with the students, and came to talk to us after the show, which is something we were told she had never done previously," said Nathan. When asked if he was okay about being voted off, Nathan told her he would be traumatised for the rest of his life. Although disappointed with his performance, Nathan was upbeat about his time at the BBC. "lt was a lot of fun to film. I was, and still am, disappointed in my performance. But onwards and upwards," he added.

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Battle of the schools SPORTSPARK bosses are inviting students to take part in an inter-department competition. The event, which will be sponsored by Enterprise Rentacar, will run all year and feature many different sports. Assistant Director of the Sportspark, Rachel Tomes, who is wholey responsible for the student side of the centre will be in charge of th e event. She claims it is simple to get involved . ''This year sees the first ever 'inter-school' sporting challenge. lt is easier than ever to take part, just contact your school sports rep (you have the list already) and turn up on the day. "Its going to be a great way toparticipate in enjoyable and well organised recreational competition "against friends/rivals in other schools," said Rachel. And there wil l be something for everyon e - with sixteen different sports making up the competition over the year. For more information, email Rachel at r.tomes@uea.ac.uk, check out Sportsmart on Wednesday 25 or ask at the Sportspark

Hunt for cancer cure NEW research conducted at the Univeristy of East Anglia has discovered important information to improve the study of a rare form of cancer. They found that when DNA is damaged , proteins help with the repair process - but if this goes wrong, cancer can be triggered . Doctor Richard Bowater, from the School of Bio , was part of the team . He explains the findings . "This research should improve our ability to study the DNA repair processes through using bacterial systems rather than human cells. which are much more complex," said Dr Bowater.

Chinese government bans our 'dangerous' site from their country REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor

THE CHINESE government has banned our very own student newspaper, Concrete, from their country's people. Harvard academics studying China 's attitude to the Internet discovered the new blocked wall. Although China doesn 't publish an official list of blackballed sites. the university team has been investigating which sites are no longer available . Concrete joins a mixed gang of politically dangerous sites that includes the BBC, Amnesty International and Playboy. Concrete Editor, Katie Hind said she didn't know why China would want to ban Concrete. "lt is a shame to miss out on all those potential readers. " Union Commun ications Officer Ned Glasier was surprised at the government's unusual decision . "lt makes you think there might just be a few embittered old union officers working for the

Chinese Government. Seriously, I'm not surprised that a country that denies so many basic human rig hts - especially in Tibet - it is paranoid enough to take this ridiculous step'' The foreign ministry spokesman Kong Quan defended Bar pa.dophllt has ,urned hit lest on" his country, sayNew Cotm11 offlc.er runs into poUtlc.al diffiOJitles ing , "Obviously Inquest Into s.Nid duth points to heart attack there is some SYS resurchtn launch cyber woman to htip deaf harmful informaSa~ daim SUCC.e1t tion on the Whertareall t he staff golng7 Internet. Not UEA rankod 40th byn,.,.. everyone should Watt a way to go ... have access to this damaging information. The whole world now is exploring a way to manage the Internet and China is also working on this ,"he said . Above: Our website 's homepage

TIME TO PARTY THE UNION has joined forces with Time Night Club for a pub to club night every Monday. On Monday 23rd, free buses will take students from the Student Union Bar to Time, and if there is enough demand, the bus run will con tinue . Union Entertainment Manager Nick Raines said that the Union accepts that stud ents do not only go to campus events. "Because we don't have a dedicated club at UEA, we accepted

Time's offer to share revenue for promoting student nights on Mondays." Mondays are the only night without the Section 77 late liquor licence, meaning the Union can't serve past 11 o'clock. ''This new arrangement fits in nicely with the bar downstairs as a pre-club meeting point. Our aim is to make it a really good value night. Time has reduced its drinks tariff. We are also discussing additional acts," he said. â&#x20AC;˘ Get in free to Time on Monday September 30 just by cutting out the coupon below

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THE ACCLAIMED beat poetry group, Aisle 16, has had a hugely successful few months. Founded by UEA student Luke Wright, they have spent most of the year fund-raising after winning 'Most Refreshing Act' at the fringe festival in Norwich, October 2001, which won them the chance to attend the Edinburgh Festival this summer. "We held our performances at a small venue called Q-bar everyday for three weeks," said Luke, EAS3. ''We managed to break even, and kept our ticket costs down to £4 entry." In between performances, the audiences were kept entertained by two DJs, who played drum and base and hiphop. Aisle 16 is made up of 4 other members, Ross Sutherland, Paul Joyce, lan McKenzie and

SCANDAL surrounds the National Union of Students over their decision to launch a new card. The card will be used in conjunction with UEA campus cards, meaning students will have to carry two around with them.

Joel Stickly. "We were extremely successful. Paul and myself got to the semi-final of Channel 4's "So You Think You're Funny?" and we got four very good reviews. The Scotsman really likes us," added Luke. But Paul Joyce had mixed emotions towards the festival. "I don't really see myself as a comedian, but I was proud to be apart of it. Some nights were splendid, others less so, but overall there was a very good vibe. I shall be back again next year," he said. Luke also came fouth in the Scottish Slam Championships, and Ross reached the semifinals. The group recently performed at Glastonbury, and has been nominated for the best new talent award by the Eastern England Arts. "We are really looking forward to the future," Luke said. "I can't wait to get my teeth back into the old Norwich scene. it's our spiritual home in many ways," Paul added. The group can be seen at their homecoming at the Xork Tavern on Tuesday October 1.

The new scheme works on a swipe system. Instead of giving students a direct discount of 1Oo/o, the money will be put on the card and transferred to an on-line bank, for which students have to sign up. Union Communications Officer Ned Glasier is outraged at the change. "lt seems to be a way for them to get more hits on their web· site. I'm really cross that an organisation supposedly dedi· cated to students has initiated a scheme that has little benefit for students at all. Student discounts should be on the spot discounts, not ones you have to sign up to get later." As a result, a big campaign will be launched in Fresher's week against the NUS decision. "We are still going to give the new cards out, but with them, we will hand out a leaflet which gives reasons why ·students should be wary of the discounts.•

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At the moment the retrospective discount only applies at Habitat and soon HMV but Ned argues more shops will follow, leaving students at a huge disadvantage. "Students will be open to aggressive marketing. When they register on-line, they have to give their telephone number and email. All their purchases will be checked." But the Union of UEA students have come up with a way to help students against the NUS procedures. They are launching a local discount scheme, where community businesses will offer discounts to UEA students. Businesses who agree to the plan will display a Discount Sticker in the window, and will give money off on production of a valid UEA campus card. Ned Glasier said the proposal will help UEA students identify better with businesses in Norwich. "Through the system, the Union is encouraging local businesses, and helping students. it's a scheme that works for all involved, including the Union, which benefits from the additiOr:l· al exposure." The new NUS cards will be distributed in the Hive over the next few weeks, when the campaign begins against them.

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Labour Party Chairman , Charles Clarke is the MP that tabloids cannot stay away from. Tipped to be the next Prime Minister, he talks to Katie Hind about his ·future in _politics. t was third time lucky for my meeting with Charles. First it was scheduled to take place in his constituency office in Bethel Street, Norwich, then it changed to Westminster. I finally it got face to face with him on a train to Cambridge. Annoying as it was, it was no surprise: Clarke, who is the Labour Party Chairman and MP for Norwich South - which UEA belongs to, is currently the MP that the political editors of the national press are interested in. Regarded as a bit of a 'bruiser', probably because of his size and habit of saying what he thinks, he has recently spoken of his disapproval of the media, publicly stated his support_for war on Iraq and has even been

accused of calling a television news reporter an exceptionally rude name. But perhaps one of Clarke's favourite topics to discuss is that of tuition fees, which is probatly just as well, considering that the a huge amoJnt of his constiuents are students at UEA. But many will probably disappointed to hear that he is not totally against fees - but feels that there are other w3.ys in which Higher Education can be funded, and this does, unfortunately, include students themselves. "I have argued against the policy of tuition fees, I feel that we shouldn't have top-up fees. But I also think there are three beneficiaries of higher ejucation, society as a whole, potential employers and students, so it is only right that students sho~d

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"Education shouldn't be completely free for students, resources should go right across the board" contribute. Personally I would like to see gradu· ate tax introduced and I think things will continue to move in that direction; said the 52-year-old. Although that may sound harsh to most students, Clarke, who studied Maths and Economics at Cambridge; claims that by funding those who go to university is unfair on the less able as they do not receive any money from tax payers. "Education shouldn't be completely free for stu-

dents, some young people leave school at 16 and don't get any money given to them for education. I feerthat resources should go right across the board. There is a massive injustice in education, students benefit financially from going to university. People from poor backgrounds haven't stopped applying to university.• And some of Clarke's ideals look set to come into practice over the next couple of years. Although very secretive about fl Higher education funding review that is set to take place in the next few months, he hinted that there v-,:ill be some big changes in the near future - and he feels they will be popular with most students and potential students.

There is due to be a review of higher education funding announced, but I can't say what it is. There will be a lot of debate about what it is but students will like it. lt will be announced at the end of the year, but the earliest that it could happen is next September, but because laws will have to be changed, it is likely that it will be longer than that.• And indeed, the discussions that will take place during this coming parliamentary period will probably please students too. He lists the Criminal J.Jstice System has being on the agenda in the Commons shortly. "This will be the major thing, it will be a big aspect of national debate. The rule of court will be important, as will licensing legislation. There will be a more open approach for restaurants and bars to reflect modern times. The classification of drugs also remains of major concern; said Clarke. Before entering the world of Politics, Clarke followed a route that many others seem to. After completing his education at the independent Highgate School in London and going to Cambridge where he gained a first, he became President of the National Union of Students. He then made his break into local politics in the London Borough of Hackney, where he worked, was chair of the housing committee and vice chair of economic development between 1980 and 1986.. Obviously a very ambitious man, it seems ludicrous that he would be so against being the British leader. Clarke has been Parliamentary Under . Secretary of State for School Standards and Minister of State at the Home Office, so it would be only natural that he would want to replace Blair. And despite going to the lengths of sending a letter to the Daily Mirror stating that he had no interest in being Blair's predeccessor. But for the first time Clarke, who counts Neil Kinnock among his closest friends, cracked and admitted that maybe he would be interested if the vacancy came up. "My ambition in politics is to change things for society. I never wanted to be the Prime Minister, but if the chance did come along: I would see what my colleagues said. lt is not a likelihood that it will be in the near future. If there was strong pressure, then maybe, it all depends on circumstances." "But I think Tony Blair will be in for a very long time, but when he does finish, others such as Gordon Brown, Jack Straw, Robin Cook and Alan Milburn would all be capable and very good, it all depends on the time. it's not true that there's me and nobody else." Indeed, that is true and many would not consider Clarke of having a hope of taking residence in number ten - in the near future at least. For, despite his hard work and dedication to the Labour Party, he does not have a favourable reputation. Known as a bruiser, whicli, incidently, is possibly why he was made the Chairman of the party. But

he is not happy about his notoriety. "I'm not proud of being known as a bruiser, but people need to make their own judgements _as to what I am. I do say what I think, but I think that's what politicians should do. I don't think I am particularly rude, but I do maybe say things that I shouldn't. lt was Margaret Thatcher's idea that all MPs should be brilliant, but all have their strengths and weaknesses.• Therefore, it appears that Clarke, who spent a year in Cuba in his younger days, is just as thickskinned as we all think. When asked how he felt about the recent calls for his sacking, he brushed them under the carpet quicker than you could say Tony Blair. "The rumours do not bother me. it has all been sensationalised so I don't even believe much of it myself. lt is an occupational hazard of an MP, but 1think my record stands for itself." Indeed, sensationalising is another of Clarke's favourite talking points. Clarke has not been subtle in his criticism of the media of late. He has openly condemned newspapers for their treatment of politics, but he believes that he was perfectly within his rights to say what he did. He insists that the national press are preventing young people from

getting into politics. "In my experience, most young people are involved in ~X>Iitics, but we don't make ourselves accessible. IJeither does the media, it provokes criticism, they don't talk about making it more accessible. "The yourg are not interested in parliament, journalism is. Some parts of the media are very good, it is very, very important in people becoming part of society. lt's important for people to commit to society. Tabloids can be good, they can be bad. The good elements have to come to the forefront. I was brought up with the Daily Mirror when it was a campaigning newspaper. I do feel that it has changed, I have talked at great lengths with the editor, Piers Morgan, about this." Another issue that Ciarke has not been shy in talking to national journalists about is the possibility of war in Iraq. But it is evident that people have taken his opnions the wrong way. He has been criticised for supporting Blair's calls for military action against Saddam Hussain - but he insists that war is the last resort. "We can't allow weapons to threaten all of us. Saddam Hussain has used them to kill his own and others and that threat has to be removed.

Obviously the best way for this is for Hussain to let the UN in and check their weapons. However, I am not optimistic that this will happen. "In Serbia, Milosevic came in and moved everyone out, but I don't have confidence that this will be the case with Hussein. I am in favour of working with the UN, but at the end of the day action has to be taken to remove the fear; warned Clarke When the train finally arrived in Cambridge and my time with Charles came to an end, it struck me that this man is not as scary as is made out. He told me to make up my mind whether he or not he is a bruiser. Admittedly, his appearance provokes inferiority, but the married father-of-two is actually quite compassionate. When I asked him why he hasn't really been involved with students directly, he claimed that a nerve had been struck. He claims that he wants to see more of the UEA population. "I have always got quite involved, and now I am offering surgeries at the university. I always wanted to go through the students union but they haven't been interested apart from a few meetings with them about certain issues such as tuition fees:' Remember, you heard it here first.

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Anne, CHE, PH02. "Have a meeting altogether and find out what's gone wrong. Everyone has to talk together and find a solution. Try to arrange people to sort out chores and share responsibility. Stay a way from discussing controversial topics." Lucy Underdown, LAW2. "I think they should try to find some common ground, as there must be one thing, no matter how remote. If they can't be best mates, just try to be civil. Last year, there was a weird girl on my floor, and I was civil to her, and it all worked out." Guljeet Sandhu, EAS3. "Maybe they should see if they· can move in elsewhere, make different friends or go into temporary residences . See if they can make friends with one of them. Participate more but if that doesn't work out, noone should have to put up· with an unfriendly house. Find friends on the course or in societies. In my house, there's a girl who doesn't hang out with us, but she's fo.und other friends and is happy."

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Mary, 8 103. "lt's really hard not having anything in common with your flat. I was like that in the first year, and I felt no-one liked me. But then I realised these people are only 10 in the whole of the University and it doesn't matter if you don't get on with them. there's so many more people out there!"

9.30am (okay -10am, if you really want a lie-in) • Go to the People's Palace on ?????? Street, where they'll brighten your morning with a nourishing greasy spoon breakfast. Remember to drink lots of coffee • you'll need it to stay awake all day. 11am- Head into Tombland. If you don't know where that is, just ask someone. The Norwich locals will be glad to help...). Check out the inside of the Cathedral, and then walk around its grounds (no, really, it's worth it). Follow the path around the playing.fields, until you reach signs to the Cow Tower. Go look at that for a few minutes, then follow the river around until. .. 11.45am(ish) - Go to the Adam and Eve, which, if you've done the above bit right, should be on your left. Have a drink in Norwich's oldest pub. Don't eat any food, though, because that's reserved for... 12.45pm- Head over to Take 5 (straight up from the Cathedral gates, then right, but bes.t again to ask someone), the cafe adjoining Cinema City on St. Andrews Street. Sit down, rest your feet and treat yourself to a delicious and cheap lunch. If the weather's nice, make sure you sit in the courtyard outside. And try their cloudy ..cider. You won't regret~t.

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Road - make sure you avoid the rude boys and the boy racers - and take your pick of a thousand pizza/kebab places. The ones with the smallest queues are probably the better ones, but you won't care at this stage anyway. So there you go. Before you got here you might not have have thought that you could have so much fun in a day, but believe me, Norwich is a fine city.

WIN WIN We have five rugby calenders to give away. They feature the UEA rugby team, both naked and suited up and all profits are going to go to a testicular cancer charity. All you have to do is answer the following questions:

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So what is it then? An ever-sprawling mass, only sto pped by mountains an d a. sea, struggling to be city, but ending up as lots of little cities? Yeah pretty much, the best thing about LA is that it has everything for everyone - whether you 're a Venice beach bum, a Bel Air-Head, a Rodeo driver, a Hollywood stripper.... you get the idea.

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And what 's the worst th ing? We ll, probably the fact that it's "an ever sprawling mass, only stopped by mountains and a sea, struggling to be ... blah , blah blah". Some people may go to Los Angeles and leave thinking that all there is are roads, road works, traffic and strip malls. Or on the other hand you may never want to leave a place so diverse in cultures, people and environments. A place where you can go skiing in the mountains in the morning and sunbathe in the afternoon .

I've got five days, how do I conquer this expansive 'mass'? If you have a car, a good sense of direction (mentally and spiritually, thi s is LA after all) and road skills that match .... well someone who isn't scared of highways that put the 'way' in NO WAY, then good luck my oh so brave compad re. If not, then I have a secret. ..what I'm about to say goes no further than me and you . "Hollywood bus tours".

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Don 't go to Amsterdam Susan . The crack smoking Rasta beside us ripped into one: 'naive? What you ta lking about? We 're all naive in Amsterdam, but this place is more dangerous than LA. This is probably due to the drug culture. While I was there, we were waiting for some guy who had given her miraculou s massages on a bu sy pavement. In any oth er city this would have been worse than degrading . Not here: bearing flesh beside a shopping

cramped cell, where I suppose the dead were . imagined to kneel and pray. We traipsed through a suburbia of the dead . Eventually we lugged our heavy bags and heavy bodies to Jim Morrison's humble grave. Just a slab, nothing spectacular, no

Do say: "Hey haven't I seen that building/shop assistant/waiter in a film?" Do wear: sunglasses, all the time. Do watch: the rollerdisco every Sunday on Venice beach

Keep Records A bunch of receipts , a few guide leaflets, four Rizlas (Kingsize) , a tooth, a crappy caricature, a half-sucked polo.

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The agony of lnterrail is Englishness. Cups of tea and open fires burn in the back of all of our minds. Sitting on a pi le of rucksacks paranoid as hell in th e Pari s Metro is far from our ideal. Get pissed as often as possible on bad beer. Tell passing women that they're lovely, bounce like a kanga on empty dance floors, argue all night, threatening each other with more and more vivid decapitations and molestation . Then at 4am change tact and argue over who is by far the likeliest to become 'A National Treasure.'

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This summer's Peasant look has remained a must have for the Autumn. However add extra layers, chu nky jewellery, darker colou rs , embroidery and some fake fur and this look shall , from this moment be known as Folk_. By Kat Realff anting to start our first issue off with a great Autumn trend we turned to this warm and colourful look. Large chunky coats, delicate tops, a wide range of heavy skirts and warm trousers will obviously be popular this season. Especially among students who enjoy the relaxed look but still want to look stylish. girls Firstly when picking the models we went for .with completely different colourings. Both hair colours are great for this season and complement the dark browns, creams and reds found in our selection of clothes very well . High street retailers had the best selection of affordable folk fashion and we were able to pick great seperates to form the perfect outfit for each model. With the help of Hair stylist and a member of the Hairstyling Glamour award 2002 winning team, Luis Roldan, we cut and styled both girls' hair to expose a more rugged and maiden type appearance. Luis cut into both Crystal and Kale's hair to get more texture as well as blow drying the new style into a sleeker finish . Brown and·nude make-up was applied to the girl's eyes and lips to create a more natural image. Each outfit can easily be dressed up or down with a good range of chunky and rustic jewellery from inde· pendant shops such as Aviva. With the inspiration from our beautiful location, The Pl antation Garden, on Earlham road, our look was complete, a cou ple of beautiful maidens are revealed in full folk glory.

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Style and the to Norwich. Hardly a city you would associate with glitz, glamour and .However if you take a longer look at the Norwich scene you will be glad picked Norfolk's capital for the next few years. with the regular High Street shops such as Oasis, Gap, Hennas, New Look and River~sland, we have a huge Topshop and adjoining Miss Selfridge next to the ever increasing three storied Next Superstore. There is also a · Karen Millen is on its way. most recent months it has proved to be the independent retailers that have the most acclaim and even national awards for the wide range and mix of and designer clothes with worldwide designers such as D&G, Moschino Armani. There is something for everyone. is also a good selection of charity and second hand shops. Great for those with an alternative of style or for Club Retro, shops such as The Dustbin have proved a favourite among students. it's not just the retailers of Norwich who are causing a stir. Hairdressers and Beauty Salons are all the place. Toni and Guy, Orange, John Olivers and the national award winning Max Giamello are for their innovative styles and student friendly prices. advice is to explore Norwich to its full potential. There will definitely be something for you no matter interested you are in how you look. Happy shopping.

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What's on? Most importantly this week was the end of London Fashion week. With more and more British designers choosing to show their new collections abroad in either New York or Paris, shows were limited. However, the loyal Brit fashion gurus did not disappoint. Autumn/Winter 2003 - okay so it's a year away but you heard it here first - is set to be filled with cartoon inspired outfits, Glittering glamour dressers and sparkly transfers and embroiderery. The UK is set for a style shake up with all of us dressing far more smartly. Look out next issue for a review of London Fashion Weekend.

What must I have? With fashion Week in mind take a trip backstage and you would have found all models and fashion teams clutching a mini bottle of champagne, which have only recently made available in larger off licences and specialised shops. Very appropriate for a pre-party drink or a mini celebration.

Who's looking good? are so many people to choose from. But this week our favourite has to be

l""'u"J"Y morning favourite Tess Daly. A lady that oozes sex appeal without parclamouring to switch the television off every time her boxom body comes l.li~~~ri· screen. Her high street style and happy-go-lucky charm has won over the lh"r'rt"''m" fellow TV presenter and male model Vernon Kay as well as thouteenagers who tune into SMTV. She could almost be a walking model warehouse or River Island. Usually seen in a tight pair of jeans, a top and always flashy a bit of skin, she has never gone too far in the • stakes. Always a thumbs up rather than ridiculed in national newspaper. mmer she was a great follower of the peasant style and seems to have 1gu·v""'u the sporty look more recently. Tess Daly, we salute you.

CREATE THE LOOK TO GET MORE INVOLVED WITH FASHION? and Female Models, Writers, and Stylists urgently ed. If you have some great ideas or t~at you would like to see on pages or you would like some pholtnar:>nl"v and/or modelling experience, and join our team. No experience ecessary and anyone and everyone is

welcome . If you want to sign up to our books simply come to meet us at the Concrete stall at Socmart on Wednesday 25th September or see Kat in the Concrete Office anytime.

GET SPOTTED!!!!!! Other Page fr.o m Clockwise: Crystal, left; wears grey/black wollen .mix skirt, £53 by Solola and round shell necklace, £23 by Manouck, both from Aviva. T-shirt, models own. Kate wears multi-coloured cotton Long-~leeve T, £25, gr~y trilled 3/4 length -skirt, £35, double feather leather choker, £8 all at Topshop. Below: Kate wears brown suede fur 3/4 length coat, £85 from Topshop. Bottom right: Crystal wears cream chiffon embroidered dress, £45 and gold coin charm bracelet £3.50 both by Topshop. Bottom left: Kate wears .gold netted sparkle scarf, £8, cream chiffon embroide(ed top,. £30 and tan suede embroidered trousers, £65 all from Topshop. Above left: Crystal wears cream angora sleveless rollneck, £27.50 and Khaki embroidered moleskin trousers, £40 both by Miss Selfridge. Brown beaded necklace,£1 0 by Adini at Aviva. This page: Top left: Crystal wears same as before. Top right: Kate wears·same as before. Above: Kate wears brown knee length cotton.peasant dress, £15 by Topshop. Shell beadect necklace, £17. from ·Aviva. Crystal wears same as before.

Win win win win win win win win win win win win win win the next year we will be giving away a free r each issue to one student that we think great style, a great look or an alternative mage. A selection of Norwich independent retailare taking part in our SPOTTED!! competition, we are giving both guys and girls the chance win up to £15 off stores such as Elements and Jean Co. isn't much to it. All you have to do is watch space and if you see your picture on this page the caption SPOTTED!! Then you have won prize. Come and claim your prize by visiting us in the Concrete Office. Remember there is no

chance of cheating, we have you on film . The prize in the next issue will be a £15 voucher off anything that takes your fancy at Elements. Found on Lower Goat Lane in the centre· of Norwich, it is definitely regarded as one of the city's finest independant stores. With a mix of designer clothing for both men and women, the store offers a wide range of styles for every oc:Casion. The prices may be a little on the steep side but definitely the place to spend that student loan or better still, take advantage of a discount. So watch out for us, you could be snapped at.any time.

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~ Aquarius You are getting far too b1g for your boots. You may think you are the best thing since Kylie made her comeback but you are about to lose a lot of friends. Geminis and Taurans are losing patience with you and for the next couple of weeks these are the people you need most. Stop thinking about yourself and you will find that life is a lot easier.

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Suzie Johnson , EAS2 . " What 's the po1nt of hav1ng the United Nations if people like Bush are go1ng to go against it? it gives anyone the excuse to bomb a country, which IS against the po1 nt. If the UN IS disputing it, we shou ldn't go to war. James SYS l. "Saddam is a schisiter, w1th a horrific human rights method and should be removed from power by any means to remove this clear and present danger." Ti m , postgrad SYS. " No, I don 't think we shou ld go to war, because of the lack of evidence that has been brought to the public. it does not show Saddam's regime is a real threat to international security." Rohan Baxter, ENV2 . "Yes an d No. America are our allies, so we don't want to go against them , but I don't th ink war is the answer. I'm not sure what they should do though . They should invest igate the s"ituation more. it 's a real ly hard situat ion." Damian Crabb, SOC2. " No. You ca n't get peace through killing people.

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it might have been your birthday recently but th ings aren't so cheery. So many things are going completely and utterly wrong. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but watch your back th1s fortnight; people don't seem to be warming to you. Although it is the time for making new friends and catchmg up w1th people you haven't seen for the last three months, I suggest that you simply h1de away. it is the fact that you are extremely good looking and that's the reason your new flatmates don't like you. They are s1mply jealous and feel belittled by your rugged handsome looks, or maybe 1ts your g1rly, sexy charm. However, for many of you my senses suggest that 1t is your hygiene , or should I say lack of it , that repulses people so much. My suggestion? A bar of soa p, shower gel and some room sp ray

, . , Pisces Time's upl Those secrets that you've been telling everyone for month s have ju st come back to haunt you. Are you surprised? it's time you stopped trusting those Sagittarians because they are causing you a lot of trouble. Don't be completely disheartened, change is on the horizon and about to give you a slap in the face. Stop lying now and that slap will hurt you a lot less.

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Money is a problem for you this week. By the 29th yo u will be com pletely and utterly broke. Don't coun t on any stingey Geminis or Piscians to help you out either. However in the astronomical work zone a job is on the horizon with your ~ e on it. Go for it in full force as it wil l lead to better and brighter things for the future. Soon enough you won't want to spend, spend, spend but save for the finer things in life.

it's wrong. it's only innoce nt people who will su ffe r. I t hin k Bush is ju st ·power mad." Sarah Jayne Newton , SOC2 . "I th ink if we can 't make it through diplomacy, which we obviously ca n't, then the threat of war will be one of the opti ons we have to co nside r. "

Lou ise, MGT2 . " I th ink maybe war will have to be the option. Saddam treats his people so badly, that we shou ld try to help th em. I'm not really sure of all the facts, but Amer ica helped us in the second world war, so maybe we shoul d help th em in · their war."

You are the hardworking type . Although we don 't usually see much of that at this University it certa1nly will pay off. Along with Taurans and Geminis, you are going to do extremely well in the next few weeks. However, more can be said for your love life. Accord mg to the astronom ical love zone you don 't seem to be strongly matched with any other sign th1s week. So no nookie for you I'm afraid although we do suggest you try the LCR . Anyone can pull there .

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. These next cou pie of weeks are going to open your eyes. New relationships are formed and others will be broken. Thi s is the time to find out who your real friends are. Deep conversations with the oppos1te sex mean that you are going to reveal more about yourself than ever before {although we don't suggest you immed iately rip off all your clothes to an unsuspecting friend). Don't hold back, the Aries moon di ctates that this is exactly what you need.

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Love is in the air!!!! You start the semester as you mean to go on with snogs galore and fumbles a plenty. The astronomical love zone dictates that it wi 11 be one of these lovely rendez-vo us that wil l lead to a longer-term rela tionship. Although this is not what you might have planned , you ca nnot he Ip but follow your feelings and fall 1n love . Leos and Geminis will persu ade you oth erwi se. Don't listen or true love will be lost.

You are going to be frustrated this fortnight. Sexually, financially and with your work. You wo uld do well to listen to those closes! to you. they will give good advice. If you use this advice you are su re to find a new balance th ~t will make everything seem less muddled. A determined Saturn will also bring with it a new ability for you to make informed decisions th at cou ld affect your future.

With Aries entering you r chart there is a change in your life for the better. You can now forget about what it was that is troubling you and concentrate on your social l1fe that needs that spec1al boost. Dest1ny suggests that Love is in the air for you. Scorpians and Aquarians are paying you so much attention , a date with one of these admirers is certain to turn mto a steamy romance. But go into it with your eyes open, you don't want to get hurt.

~Cancer lt seems that everyone is doing it except you. Whatever they are doing you feel a little left out and therefore a little unsure of yourself. With Saturn's influence you will feel a little more confident over the next fortnight. Don't be afraid to approach others and get more involved. A new society or hobby might be just what you need to give yourself a big boost in the right direction

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Give yourself a bit more time before you make that all important decision . Leos will try and pursuade you to rush into something that spells disaster. Stop and th1nk of the consequences , otherwise you might f1nd yourself in a lot of trouble. And we are not talking about a simple smacked bottom. By the 26th you will know what to do and your l1fe will seem a little clearer.

. . Leo Don't you think its time you stopped being so bitchy? it certai nly isn't going to make you popular. You have a real sense th is fortnight that making others miserable will make you a better person. it is time you started thinking about other people's feelings rather than you r own. An old friend could be a poten tial love partner this fortnight, as your astronom ical love chart suggests that you would feel more comfortable with someone who already knows you.

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Money grabbers I am writing to complain about University fees in general- that there are too many and they are way too high! This is supposedly a non-profit making organisation- but I'm sure that they make a huge profit on the £1.40 I seem to pay every time I take out a short loan book because they have be back so damn early. lt looks like the carpet hasn't be changed since 1963, the graffiti on the desks still read 'Take That are fit' and 'Free Nelson Mandella' and as for the staff uniform .... what? those floral shirts and tank tops are not mandatory? .. .exactly what are they spending the extortionate library fines on then? These are questions that I want answerirJg .. .right. .. NOW! And while we are on the subject, what's with this pay and display malarkey in the car park? Do

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they think we students are made of money? The fact that we can afford to run a car is besides the point. I think it is about time for a full and proper review of the university expenditure to see where all this money is going, a report which might go some way to explain why we have a 1965's throwback 'Diner', selling sods of earth masquerading as jacket potatoes, or why the fountain in the square never works when you're desperate for a drink. The Union have finally got their act together and spent their, oops sorry, our money on a lovely new bar, isn't it time the University do the same? Name and Address Supplied.

Pams not bad I feel I should make a few points in response to Concrete's article of May 7th on Pam's House at the LCR disco. Firstly, the Hive was actually very popular that night; in fact it was packed. Pam's played funky house as well as hard house, and the dance floor was full until the Hive bar shut, which is usual for any LCR night. Secondly, I like this music, and even I had no idea it was on in the Hive that night ·until I arrived at the LCR, so its beyond me how any non-students could have found out! Having said that there were about 10 non-students there, and they were all working for Pam's House. I talked to three of them, and they were all very nice, they were there primarily for their love of the music. This is more than can be said for many of the . students in the LCR who were primarily there to get beered up! That week there was no trouble at either the LCR (with Pam's) or Pam's House itself on the Saturday night. However, there was a very bloody STUDENT fight at Now90s on the Friday night in between, during wh ich security were also attacked, and the police were called. I find it strange that the minority opinion of Torie Coughlan and Nat Biggs gets an article in Concrete, yet some real news that arose from the Now90s night seems to have been ignored . In the last three years I have been to many

LCRs where house, trance, or hard house was played in the Hive, and they have all been really popular. I'm not saying all students like this music, but at the risk of stating the obvious the LCR disco is a DISCO. House, in its variety · of forms, being the modern incarnation of disco music surely has as much right to be played there as anything else! I wonder if the ladies involved in Concrete's article were more angry at the fact there was a tiny non-student presence, or that the scantly clad female non-students (Pam's dancers) received so much male attention?!

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Soapbox What 's best and worst in Sport today... A/ex Thorpe looks at the burning issues

JUST GIVE US OVERTAKING One sport that's getting a pasting over the sunny summer months is Formula One which , let's face it, is just bloody boring. Having once been the kind of person who'd wake up at 3am to watch not only the Japanese Grand Prix but all the build up to it, I now just take a cursory glance at a Monday paper to see whether Michael won or moved over. And yet, what's this coming up on the outside? lt looks like something that used to be on TV as part of the "American Sport is Great" fad of the late Eighties. Indeed lndycars, or Cl"lamp Cars to be more specific, are beginning to make a comeback with fans of motorsport. Last Sunday's Italian Grand Prix was billed as the fastest ever, clocking in at about 140mph. Compare that to the speeds of over 220mph compared by CART, and you begin to see how Mickey Mouse F1 is. it's become a sport for kids and pensioners who like their television viewing to be as surprise free as the ending of the average superhero film on the other channel. I know it seems harsh to blame it all on the death of a great sportsman, but if Ayrton Senna hadn't been ki lled in that crash on the Tamburello, lmola in 1994 then the sport would still be as exciting as it used to be. If only Roland Ratzenberger had died on the weekend of the San Marino Grand Prix it could have been written off as poor driving. Not with Senna, so F1 decided .to change. lt became safe for the drivers. Nobody wants to see drivers hurt, but they no longer appear to have the feeling of being on the edge. More often than not they look like a monorail.

Which is why CART is suddenly getting people interested again . Every corner, every overtaking manoeuvre, every inch of track could end up with a trip into a solid concrete wall at over 200mph. Its smaller but turbocharged engines and aerodynamic simplicity give it an air of being genuine, while the way that Formula One is won by designers is taking away from the genuinely great Michael Schumacher. If the cu rrent trend of Ferrari poaching the best aerodynamicists from other teams continues, then Formula One is going to have problem come 2006 when the tobacco ban comes in. Nobody is going to want to sponsor a team they know is going to lose week in , week out and they are not going to be fooled by Bernie Ecclestone's idea of giving every third world country that wants one a Grand Prix. Despite the fact that his tinkering with the sport has made him one of Britain's richest men, Ecclestone seems hell bent on gnawing off the hand that feeds him excruciatingly slowly. 路 The warning went out to the old, great circuits of Spa, Silverstone and Monza: "Improve your facilities or get out." Quite simply, these are three stops on the tour that Formula One cannot live without. Britain and Italy both have a pretty good cla im at being the spiritual home of the sport, while Belgium can claim the best circuit in the world . There may be nothing in it, but people are beginning to get suspicious that there are three circuits being 'warned' while three new track have been promised Grands Prix in Lebanon, Russia and China. Now, you can accuse me of being too nostalgic for the old tracks, but I don't think any F1 fans wants to see the world's premier racing series going to places that have never had a driver compete, let alone win . The rot set in with the Malaysian Grand Prix. Over-sanitised circu its that all look the same in new venues with no history. Just nice for granny and grandad to look at. So, come on F1 . Thrill us like you once did . Just give us some overtaking in the good old-fashioned sense.

Promotion push already on for City AL EX THORPE Sports Ed itor

After the disappointment of losing to Birmingham in the playoff final , Norwich City got off to the start they could on ly have dreamed of as t hey search to exorcise their ghosts. So fa r this season the players have shown a passion and a hunger that, w hile not enti rely non-existent, wasn 't as evident for most of last se ason. They don't want to go through the lottery again. And there are more unexpected positives to come from the first nine games of this season than City fans saw during the who le of the previous campaign. Paul McVeigh , who was only just breaking into the side as a left winger, now seems to have found his scoring boots as a striker and leads the league top scorers. Darren Kenton has finally settled down into his defensive role and can be relied upon should City lose Malky Mackay or Craig Fleming for any reason. Phil Mulryne decided that , although he co uld move anywhere without a fee, he wanted to stay at Norwich City and pu t pen to paper on a new three-year contract. And with Paul Heckingbottom arriving from Darlington ad ded to the return to fitness of Neil Emblen and Zema Abbey, the City squad is deeper now than at any stage last season . After a pre-season whe re scoring goals against se ri ous oppos ition seemed to be the problem, it was perhaps fortuitous that the Canaries opened up against Grimsby. The Mariners were no match for a rampant City. spurred on by a sell-out路 crowd to dismantle the relegation favountes . And it took only 30 minutes fo r Mulryne to repay the club's loyalty to him as he fired home powerfully from 30 yards to give Norwich the lead . McVeigh opened his account 12 minutes later, and both play-

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ers doubled their tallies before full-time to give City a 4-0 win. This wasn't enough to take them top, however, as Rotherham shocked Millwall to win 6-1 at The Den and set up an early top of the table clash for the Canaries in their first m1dweek game . Millmoor on a Tuesday night IS never a particularly inviting place to go at any time, but Rotherham's form made it even less enticing. Norwich were forced to battle for the full 90 minutes as they tried to break down the home side's defence. In the end they had to settle for a point with a late equaliser from David N1elsen after Alan Lee had given the Millers a 68th minute lead. City bounced back into fo rm aga1nst another team wi th a good openi ng, Brig hto n, and notched up a two goal win to return to second place in the table. Second half goals from Paul McVeigh and Clint Easton were enough to give Norwich all three points at Withdean . Canaries fans are beginn1ng to get the hang of first against secand clashes at Carrow Road , and

they're also beginning to think Visitors Sheffield United that no matter what the result at surged into a three-goal lead full time Norwich won 't be top at before half-time, and City were the end of it. barely in the game until ten minSuch was the case against utes from time. Gillingham . who C1ty pummelled Goals from McVe1gh and relentlessly throughout but only Mackay made it interesting , but scored the one goal against had City got in the game f1ve mmPaul McVeigh volleying home his utes earlier the result could have fourth of the season . been so much different. Unfortunately for Norwich. Getting knocked out of the League Cup seems to be the Wolverhampton won by a bigger margin to go top, whi le the objective for Norwich , as they Canaries remained in second were not unhappy in losing 3-0 to place. Cheltenham. A trip to Stoke came and went Perhaps their eyes were on the with City only picki ng up one derby at Portman Road, whe re point, Drury scoring in a 1- 1 the Blues and the Ye llows had to draw, before Watford provided share the points. the oppositiOfl for Norwich's secMackay headed home after an and four-goal haul of the season. Andy Marshal! mistake to give Norwich looked fired up, and Norwich the lead , but six minutes McVeigh was again the man to mto injury time Pablo Counago break the deadlock in the 29th gave th e Blues a share of the minute. Anglian boasting rights. Three minutes after half time, Th e tri p to Re adi ng saw City's lwa n Rober ts fina lly got his goal first meeting with ex-star Jamie tally off zero. before Mulryne and Cureton , but it was McVeigh and Nielsen completed the rout Mulryne getting their seventh and against a Watford side reduced to fourth goals of the season that nine men . won the day, setting up another When it came, City's first . to p-of-the-table clash with defeat was so much of a surprise Port smouth on Sa turday to Canary fans that the manner September 20 n1cely fo r the of it was blown off as a frea k. 21,000 expected fans.

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AMERICAN FOOTBALL: Norwich Devils 17, Yorkshire Rams 14 UEA Pirates coaches Miles lnnes and Mark Jones were part of the Norwich Devils' best ever season as the local side took the BAFA Division Two title with a 100% record. The championship was ensured with a thrilling victory over the favoured Yorkshire Rams in the Britbowl 2002 celebrations at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield . Jones, who was UEA's Assistant Head Coach least sea-

son, had already left the squad due to teaching commitments in Kuala Lumpur, while Pirates Special Team, Running-backs and Assistant Offensive Coach lnnes missed the final after injuries and a tough schedul-e ruled him out. With a fixture list featuring teams like Oxford, Essex, Chiltern, Plymouth and Southend, the Devils' season should have been a tough one, but they steamrollered anything in their path on the way to a 10-0 regular season record.

Division 7\vo Final MVP Darren Bailey

Cornerback Jones was a major part in the Devils' miserly defense this season, as they regularly pinned opposition offenses down, shutting them out. With the defense's aggressive hard hitting play forcing turnovers the offense, though occasionally affected by a shortage of back up players, was unstoppable for most of the season. The final itself this season turned out to be one of the most thrilling on record, despite the Devils getting off to the perfect start by surging into a ten point first quarter lead. After half time, however, the Rams' strong running game began to wear down the Norwich defense, and a couple of touchdowns left them trailing with time running out. The defense left the Devils with one last shot at scoring with three minutes remaining from their own 41-yard line. A sack left Norwich in deep trouble, but two plays of over 20 yards marched them into the red zone inside the two-minute warning. Quarterback and game MVP Darren Bailey plunged over from short range, and the Devils held on to win the final17-14 .

ALEXTHORPE Sports Editor

UEA Football Club will be aiming to kick off their campaign to win their first Norfolk Junior Cup in style when they visit · Anglian Combination Division Two side Poringland Wanderers next week. In the last three seasons UEA have been semi-finalists, losing finalists and quarterfinalists, and now they are looking to go one better. Their first round opponents are consistent performers at the top end of the Junior scale and, although promotion applications haven't been kind to UEA, there is no disguising the fact that there are 39 league places between the two sides. Yet the consistency with which the Blues upset the form book counts · for them, having dispatched Hindringham, Zenith , Gayton, CNSOBU and Blofield Reserves in the past two years, all of whom play in the Combination. So with that in mind, first team captain Paul Jarrett is understandably bullish about his side's

MORE JOY FOR UEA CRICKET COACHES ALEXTHORPE

After last year's victory in the ECB 38-County Cup Norfolk, with UEA coaches Paul Bradshaw and Steve Goldsmith, added the Minor Counties Championship to their impressive list of honours in recent years. But they may be a little disappointed that they could only share the title with Western Division champions Herefordshire after a three day draw in which they were thoroughly outplayed from start to finish . They moved into pole position in the Eastern Division with a last-ball home win over Cumberland in which Goldsmith worked a hard-graft 79, before going one better to secure the section title in the next game. Against Northumberland at Jesmond Goldsmith made an awe-inspiring 167 off 150 balls, twice hitting the ball clean out of the ground. With rain wiping out games elsewhere, a draw was enough to take Norfolk into the showpiece final.

In the final itself, Norfolk lost an important toss and were forced to toil in the field for most of the day as Herefordshire piled on the runs to make 302 first innings runs in their maximum 70 overs - Goldsmith and Bradshaw taking a wicket each. In reply, Norfolk struggled to get into their stride as thick black cloud closed in . Both Goldsmith and all-rounder Chris Borrett made ducks as Norfolk slipped to 66 for four, and it took resolute knocks from youngsters James Spelman and Luke Newton to play them back into the game. Bradshaw came in with two overs of the innings remaining and blasted 12 off only eight balls, but in the process felt a twinge in his hamstring as Norfolk made 217 - a deficit of 85. With rain washing out the last two sessions of the second day, the onus fell on the home side to set Norfolk an obtainable target for a result. Instead it seemed that they were happy for a raw as they made 245 for three off just 55 overs - Bradshaw only bowling eight before leaving the field as a precaution from his hamstring injury.

This score left Norfolk chasing a target of 331 off only 45 overs, and the spectators expecting nothing more than the game petering out. That all changed though, as the home side removed Norfolk's first five wickets for just 37 runs and the backs were against the wall again. Borrett dug in to make a welldeserved half-century while two more wickets fell to leave the score at 65 for seven with an hour left in play and the injured Bradshaw coming to the crease. The bowler showed remarkable coolness under fire to remain until close of play and his 18 not out was enough for Norfolk to claim a share. "it's excellent that No.rfolk cricket is in such a strong state. I hope that Steve and Paul can transfer their winning ways to UEA CC this year," said last year's UEA Cricket Club president Tony Lovell. Goldsmith ended the season with 559 runs at an average of 43 and took 22 wickets, while Bradshaw made 69 runs at an average of 13.8 while only taking 17 wickets. Both were ever present and will be fixtures in the team next season .

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chances for another upset. 'We've got a good enough squad to go there and win, and we've got lots of players back from injury who were out at times last year,' he said. ' We've lost more players this year than before but we're aiming to take 150 new members at Sportsmart, and the players that were in their debut season when we made the final are in their third year now and have the experience. ' Last year we were unlucky, and we made the semi-finals the year before the final so I don't see why we can't win it this year. We've got a more stable team , and there's about six second years in there.' Locally, UEA will be continuing their policy of playing their first team in the Midlands Universities and Colleges League where they were semi-finalists last season, with their second to fourth teams playing in the Norwich Business Houses League. "The Midland League is the way forward until they decide to let us into a league where we can progress. Bath University are in the Screwfix League and Newcastle are in the Northern, but we're not getting on with

Norfolk FA at the moment. 'The Business Houses League team finished second last season, so promotion wasn't really an issue, but the Anglian Combination seem to be doing everything to keep us out. We've bought dugouts and we've said we can get floodlights, but they always find something else. ' Last year their season went on just one away game when we took a full squad to Cheltenham, but we needed to make the playefts. it's roundabouts and swings really. ' All the freshers began to play more at the end of last season and they'll be aiming to be first team regulars from the start this year." • UEA football teams have played three games already locally. The reserves won 2-0 against Blofield A in their league opener despite playing throughout with only ten players, while the third team missed a bye and had to play in the preliminary round of the Norfolk Primary Cup. They drew 5-5 away on September 7, before going out on penalties in the replay at Colney Lane. They started the game with only eight players, yet still made Pentney work.

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Promotions mean greater travelling ALEXTHORPE Sports Editor

UEA Hockey Club are facing up to a long season on the road following the promotion of both of the club's first elevens into upper echelons of the Printwise East Hockey League. Having not had to travel farther than North Suffolk for Saturday games last season, the spectre of trips to Peterborou gh and Lincoln is a daunting one.

Paul McVeigh was well amongst the goals as the Canaries got off to a flying start in their chase tor Premiership footba!,l. Read the full story, page 22.

The impressive fash ion in which the women won the Martin and Acock Norfolk Women's League was enough for them to move out of the local league and into Division Two North of the regiona l East League. And their campaign will be helped with the addition of an as yet unnamed Southgate player as coach The men's side, while still having a schedule that sees them face six games in Cambridgeshire and one in Essex, start off more sedately with four games in Norwich. Last season the men won 21 of the 22 games they played in Division Three North-East, bagging a superb 90 goals in the process, and they'll be looking for

more of the same at the higher level. "Having been promoted means that we 've got a new league to play in, and we're not sure what to expect really," said Men's first team captain Jamie Faulconer. "We should be good enough and we're definitely looking to stay here and maybe do better than that. "it's going to be really interesting and exciting. Everyone's really looking forward to it. We've lost four or five players from last year, but we 're expecting some good freshers . "BUSA is another priority this season, and we really want to get

promoted into Division One. Also, they've changed the structure of the leagues so there are one or two new sides we haven't played before. "I think being in a higher level locally will help us out in BUSA. Last year we played much better teams on a Wednesday, and the stronger opponent on Saturday's will only help us." • The UEA Men's Hockey club begin their season with a friendly against UEA Old Boys on Sunday September 22 at 3pm, and then play Greshams School Old Boys on Thu rsday October 3 before their season begins on October 5.

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