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“the passionate love of life and of all that is alive� Erich Fromm on describing Biophilia, The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness
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the contents of your night
guiding you through tonight!
Welcome Committee Our Suppliers Formal Hall: Dining
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First Court: First Stage
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Second Court: Food
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Third Court: Acoustic Stage
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Map Schedule Car Park: Funfair New Court
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Fellows’ Garden: Main Stage
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Charities Safety & Security Sponsors Thanks
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Welcome a word from the Presidents
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he Presidents of the 2016 Christ’s May Ball are delighted to welcome you to our event, Biophilia. Enjoy College as it comes alive!
“NATURE HOLDS THE KEY TO OUR AESTHETIC, INTELLECTUAL, COGNITIVE AND EVEN SPIRITUAL SATISFACTION.” Edward O. Wilson
Step into Christ’s tonight as the place becomes overgrown and you fall down a surrealist rabbit hole. Humans become animals, and buildings come alive in an attempt to bring you, our guests, closer to nature and the other-worldly side of your existence. Expect the natural, but also the more surreal, side of life as you enjoy our food, our drinks, our acts, and, most importantly, our atmosphere. Trust us, it grows on you. Arjun Rajani & Rebecca Williams Christ’s May Ball Presidents 2016 6
Committee the people who put it all together
Arjun Rajani & Rebecca Williams Presidents
Dr Helena Browne Senior Treasurer Ayeesha Ghelani & Louis Stuart-Bourne Entertainment Elisabet Lindgren Publicity & Sponsorship
Hannah Bibby Treasurer Sam Payne Staffing & Security Milad Mehrabanifard & Josie Wastell Logistics Chaya Kupperman, Yana Lishkova & Leah Wild First Year Representatives
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Oliver Baldock, Joe Bradley, Sammy Love, Chloe Marsh & Miho Sugiyama Art & Design Sophie Bodanis, Sam Dunbavin & James Jarvis Food & Drink Dan Karaj Webmaster & Ticketing
the committee recommends
an overview of the night for your delight
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Food
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Caribbean Curry Second Court
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Fajitas Second Court
Cocktails Third Court
11PM
Smokeworks Burgers Car park
Root 59 (Jägermeister) Fellows’ Garden
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Aromatic Noodles Second Court
Bubble Tea Fellows’ Garden
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Anna Mae’s Fellows’ Garden
Milkshake Car Park
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Jack’s Gelato Third Court
Conker Gin First Court
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Churros Car Park
Hot Chocolate First Court
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Late Night Toastie Car Park
Fresh Coffee Second Court
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Smoked Salmon Bagel Second Court
Bucks Fizz First Court
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Drink Pina Colada
Food
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Dining
in Christ’s Formal Hall
infiltrate your pallet, perfectly accompanied by a glass of champagne. A change of season, sees the bright, vibrant colours and flavours of summer come to greet you, with our beautifully balanced side of salmon in Asian spices. On to Autumn, and the one flavour we definitely wanted in this dish: blackberry. Memories of picking these bursting berries from their bushes will flood to the mind as you enjoy a fantastic fillet of venison with labneh and blackberry sauce. For the veggies among you, a delicious aubergine dish. The white of Winter serves you with an ornate white chocolate mousse with raspberries and Turkish delight and a dusting of icing sugar snow, all accompanied by a beautiful glass of dessert wine.
“EVERY INVESTIGATION WHICH IS GUIDED BY PRINCIPLES OF NATURE FIXES ITS ULTIMATE AIM ENTIRELY ON GRATIFYING THE STOMACH.”
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et us guide you through the seasons as you sit down to enjoy a lavish formal meal with a difference! In constructing this menu, we have drawn on recipes from across the world, working closely with Christ’s catering team to bring you what we believe is a beautifully rounded, light, refreshing and, above all, delicious meal to start your evening. When you enter the formal hall, shoots of Spring will greet you from all the tables. Allow the light tang and subtle spice of our green gazpacho soup to slowly 10
Aperitif Champagne: Chassenay CuvĂŠe Premiere
Spring Green gazpacho soup
Summer Ginger glazed salmon with samphire Veg: A roast vegetable tartlet Wine: Castillo del Moro 2014 Airen Sauvignon, VdT Castilla.
Autumn Venison fillet with a purple sauce date, labneh, blackberry and peanut crumble Veg: Stuffed aubergine with bulgar wheat and yoghurt & Green herb salad Wine: Castillo del Moro 2014 Tempranillo-Syrah, VdT Castilla Winter White chocolate mousse with fruits of the forest Wine: Bacalhoa Moscatel de Setubal 2012 11
First court
.... “I LIKE IT WHEN A FLOWER OR A LITTLE TUFT OF GRASS GROWS THROUGH A CRACK IN THE CONCRETE. IT’S SO FUCKIN’ HEROIC.”
smooth jazz of Leo and Toby, as some of the highlights from what is an extremely exciting line-up. Oh, and we can’t forget Cambridge favourite Colonel Spanky’s Love Ensemble, who you’d be a fool to miss ushering in the early morning sun at 4.30am
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hat we can say for sure is that Christ’s first court today is a different universe to when college was founded in 1505. Indeed, Darwin, if he were sitting in his old room, would be proud. Tonight, the court is alive, and, with all the head-bobbing, foot-moving, body-shaking music from our first court stage, only the fittest will be standing for our survivor’s photo! On the programme we’ve got the renowned Fitz Sirens, up-andcoming rapper Daniel Adé and the
You definitely won’t be going thirsty, either, as waterfalls of gin will be gushing from the exciting new kid on the market, Conker Gin, and their brilliant stand, while torrents of sparkling wine will be tumbling from the bottles behind the prosecco stand, whether you take it straight, or, later, as a buck’s fizz!
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Gin Bar Prosecco Bar -
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PM Fruity Clavé Samba Band Fruity Clavé Samba Band are a spicy little percussion ensemble performing music that has roots in Brazil but drawing influence from all around the world. They play stomping Brazilian rhythms fused with modern British percussion, creating a sunny carnival atmosphere wherever we are.
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Leo and Toby With their mixture of smooth jazz, crooner classics and pop with a twist, Leo and Toby will have you dancing, bobbing and swaying the night away.
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Dark Sass Dark Sass is a 3-piece band from Downing playing their own arrangements of great pop, funk, and rap tunes. There’ll be classic tracks, deep grooves, and loads of sass!
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The Fitz Sirens The Fitz Sirens are Cambridge’s oldest all-female a cappella group, with a repertoire that ranges from the smooth tunes of The Andrews Sisters to the numbers of contemporary divas.
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Olsen Jazz Band Modern Pop tunes with a Jazz & Soul twist.
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The Satanic Mills Providing a twist on somet classic tunes, this Cambridge band will get you up and in the mood to dance along through the night.
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.30AM Colonel Spanky’s Love Ensemble Join Colonel Spanky’s band of lovable miscreants for tune after tune in their unique spanked-up style. Expect sexy saxophones, brilliant brass, and plenty of outrageous dancing!
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Daniel Adé Daniel Adé is an upand-coming rapper - incorporating PR&B, trap and hip-hop, his style is ubiquitous and exciting. Don’t miss him tonight. 13
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he Buttery will tonight transform you all into seasoned wine experts, as Tom Ellis guides you through all the subtleties of the wines we have on offer! Sort your dry from your fruity and your Sauvignon Frank Lloyd Wright from your Merlot! And what better accompaniment to your wine than cheese from the Cambridge Cheese Company? Gorge yourself until you are blue in the face- you’d Brie mad not to! Cheese - 10pm to 5am Wine tasting - 10pm to 3am Coffee - 12am to 4am .... “A DOCTOR CAN BURY HIS MISTAKES, BUT AN ARCHITECT CAN ONLY ADVISE HIS CLIENTS TO PLANT VINES.”
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Mo unt b a t t en Ro o m
pend your evening in style in the Mountbatten room tonight! Make sure you’ve brought your best poker face with you, as you look to outwit all your fellow guests in a game to the top! We have some superb whiskey circulating around the room too, so all you have to focus on is whether to stick or twist, raise or fold. What we can tell you, though, is that everyone is a winner with this experience!
Casino - 9pm Whisky - 9.30pm to 5am
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ourteen hundred guests grooving, ninety nine mealgoers, four sumptuous courses, three hours of dancing, two awesome DJs and one bust of Milton. Oh, and fun. Lots and lots of it. Watch Formal Hall transform from an idyllic setting for our four course meal, to our hot salsa studio where you’ll be led through traditional dance moves, to an all-out dance floor with two superb DJ mixes stealing the show with our 5 hour silent disco.
Fo r ma l H a ll Dining - 6.30pm Latin American and Ballroom Dancing - 9pm Silent Disco - 12am
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.... eaturing a wide range of “IF YOU HAVE A GARDEN sweets and liqueurs, join us in AND A LIBRARY, YOU HAVE the OCR for your dessert, and EVERYTHING YOU NEED.” satisfy that sweet tooth. Cicero From a heavenly chocolate fountain to the mouthwatering produce of cinnabon, where else can you find a sugar rush like this! Chocolate Fountain - 9pm to 5am Cupcakes | Mini Tarts - 9pm to 5am Cinnabon - 9pm to 5am 15
Second court
“NOTHING EVER REALLY GOES AWAY - IT JUST CHANGES INTO SOMETHING ELSE. SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL.”
Caribbean Curry Take yourself to a better place with our touch of the Caribbean.
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Fajitas Christ’s is a (w)rap heaven. Daniel Adé or fajitas? We’d pick both…
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nter our Second Court, and bask in the wondrous growth of the building before you as the entrance to the Fellow’s Garden transforms throughout the night. Sit, transfixed by it, as you fill yourself with the gorgeous range of food put on over the night. The Caribbean curry comes highly recommended to keep you going early in the night, followed by the Late Night Toasties and Smoked Salmon Bagels towards the early hours of the morning, and finally a good serving of Cinnabon to wake you up at 4AM.
Noodles Take a break and spice up your night. It’ll leave you brothing at the mouth for more! Smoked Salmon Bagels Cream cheese. Smoked Salmon. Cambridge Bagels. It’ll melt in your mouth. Cinnabon Indulge in bite size cinnamon buns. You’ll never have cinna ones like it!
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Third C ome to our third court for the more relaxed vibes of the acoustic stage, sit back and chill with a couple of drinks from Cocktail Box in one hand, and more than a few scoops of Jack’s amazing Gelato. Then once you’re suitably space out, get ‘henna’ed up and back out to the main stage.
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Natasha XH Natasha is an electric violinist and singer with a loop pedal, performing a range of pop songs, classic hits and original tunes.
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Evan Lynch Evan, along with guitarist Sean Saville and drummer Harri Beasley, play acoustic covers of your/their favourite songs, perfect to get the party started
Lloyd Room Henna 10pm to 1am Caricature Artist 11pm to 2am
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Jack’s Gelato With reveiws claiming this to be the best gelato outside of Italy, this is surely not a treat to miss. Cocktail Box With drinks chosen by a professional mixologist, come and enjoy the range of beverages designed for this may ball.
Ronald Prokes Ronald is a singersongwriter from the Czech Republic, who has performed around Europe and the US. He plays a variation of styles ranging from folk and country to rock and blues: his debut EP “Martha” is available on Soundcloud and iTunes.
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Zoë Wren Zoë Wren is an acoustic singer-songwriter from Camden, combining traditional and modern folk styles with rock and pop influences to create a sound based on storytelling and catchy melodies. She has performed at festivals and folk clubs around the country and has opened for major folk acts such as Nancy Kerr and Megson.
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Damien Aries Damian Aries is a third-year Churchillian with big ideas and a bigger mouth. Join him on a voyage of discovery - a whistlestop tour of love, food, pandas and more - as he proves, once and for all: yes, he is funny.
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Adrian Gray Adrian Gray is a writer and stand-up comedian who graduated from Christ’s in 2015. He is currently preparing for his debut Edinburgh show ‘The 007 Conspiracy’.
Fitz Barbershop Fitz Barbershop is Cambridge University’s premier male a capella group. They perform a repertoire ranging from barbershop classics to contemporary close harmony, all whilst sporting an eye-watering range of garish waistcoats.
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Max and Neal Their raw harmonies and swinging fiddle will make you stomp your feet.
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Music Photo Opportunity Food Drinks Toilets Cloakroom Smoking Area 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
First Court Second Court Third Court Car Park New Court Fellow’s Garden Chill out area
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Funfair
the car park
.... “STOP BEING OKAY WITH THE NORM, SEEK TO TRANSFORM.”
Milkshakes Getting hot from all that dancing? Head along and shake it off!
Constance Chuks Friday
Churros Come and get your piping hot churros with dip – salted caramel, nutella or white chocolate and rum. You’d be a donut not to.
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ome, revert back to your childhood days spent in the beach arcades. Ride the dodgems, compete in the funfair stalls, drag your friends into Laser Quest, whilst stuffing your face with churros, candyfloss, and the newcomer to the May Ball scene: Smokeworks.
Smokeworks Burgers There’s smoke coming out of our ears because of this one. We’ve got beef with it. Candyfloss Whip yourself into a frenzy over this funfair treat.
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New court
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he newest addition to Christ’s architecture, can be transformed and taken over just as much as every other part of college. And, in fact, tonight it is the turn of the Cider & Ale Bar, and Late Night Toasties, to transform New Court into heaven for those early morning cravings, where milkshakes also satisfy those with a sweeter tooth. Chill to the background noise of the main stage, but relax outside of the main action.
.... “TO NURTURE A GARDEN IS TO FEED NOT JUST ON THE BODY, BUT THE SOUL.” Alfred Austin
Cider & Ale Bar Our cider is so outrageously good it will make you blush, leaving lots of Pink Ladies around the place… Meanwhile our ale will have you hopping around for joy. Late Night Toasties It sounds a bit cheesy, but there’s nothing like a midnight snack to leave you feeling toastie inside. 25
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.... “HOW RIGHT IT IS TO LOVE FLOWERS AND THE GREENERY OF PINES AND IVY AND HAWTHORN HEDGES; THEY HAVE BEEN WITH US FROM THE VERY BEGINNING.”
Anna Mae’s Mac N Cheese Think Mac ‘n’ Cheese is past(a) it? You haven’t tried Anna Mae’s… Sausages We’re serving you two kinds of bangers in the Fellows’ Garden: the Hoosiers type, and the Great British Sausage Company type. They are chips off a whole new block!
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he main stage is here, come hither, gather round, and listen to a tale of beats, rhythms, and some huge names, both in and out of the Cambridge scene. Starting us off is Rival Skies, fronted by Christ’s own Joe Bradley, who will lead us into the party with Hoosiers, GDC and the Carnabys following shortly. Grab a sausage, pull up a Jäger-bomb, and settle in, for what can only be called, a fantastic line-up.
Shot Bar Tequila slammers, if you dare… Mixers Bar We hear a rum-ble. That’s the buzz of satisfaction outside our mixers bar. Jägermeister Bar And on that bombshell…
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rab a drink and take a wander through the trees to find a comfy place to sit and relax, away from the loud beats, when you need a minute to yourself to take in this surreal experience. Grab a cushion, or a sofa, lie back, and chill. Exams are over, and October is far away.
chill out zone
.... “TO EXPERIENCE BIOPHILIA IS TO LOVE A DIVERSITY THAT, AS LIMITLESS AS IT IS FRAGILE, BOTH HAUNTS US AND FILLS US WITH HOPE” Adam Leith Gollner
Joe & Seph’s Gourmet Popcorn Joe-king aside, this is the best popcorn ever. Ooshi Bubble Tea Fruity or creamy, the bubble popping will make your evening! Shisha Get involved in what has become something of a May Ball tradition, as you sit around a shisha pipe, with good friends, and a night sky, what more do you need. 28
Charit ies
Christ’s May Ball 2016 is proud to support the following charities:
Against Malaria Foundation The Against Malaria Foundation funds anti-malaria nets. They aim to achieve ‘universal coverage’ – meaning every sleeping space is covered. Alongside this, they monitor usage with distribution partners to ensure the nets are used, as well as malaria case rate data to assess the effectiveness of the nets.
Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre offers support to women and girls who have experienced or are experiencing rape, childhood sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence. All their listening, support and information services are confidential and non-judgemental. Afrinspire Afrinspire supports indigenous development initiatives across East Africa. Whether through the provision of computers and educational materials, funding for schools and scholarships, helping set up new enterprise schemes, disseminating sustainable agriculture techniques, or financing the construction of water tanks, they work from the grassroots to reduce poverty. Whatever the project, their focus is on lasting development led by local people.
Mind Mind is a mental health charity that provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Their ‘local Minds’ support over 375,000 people across England and Wales.
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Safety & Security For your safety and security, please follow these guidelines; in case of an emergency, please approach a Committee member or go to the Porters’ Lodge.
First Aid In the event that you require medical assistance, staff from St John’s Ambulance will be on site throughout the duration of the Ball. Should you require such assistance, please go to the MCR in the Yusuf Hamied Centre. If you have any other problems, please seek help from a steward or member of the Committee who can be identified by their sashes.
Security Security staff are present throughout the Ball for your safety, and we kindly ask that you comply with any instructions they may give you. Please ensure that you wear your wristband at all times and display it to our stewards and security staff when requested to do so. Once you exit via the Porters’ Lodge (St Andrew’s Street), readmission is not permitted.
We recommend you wear footwear at all times, and please be mindful of glassware. Smoking Smoking is prohibited throughout the Ball, except in the designated smoking area, which is to the left of the Yusuf Hamied Centre stairs, outside the windows.
Fire Safety In the event of a fire, please follow the signs and directions of our Fire Stewards to the nearest exit as quickly and calmly as possible. The designated fire assembly point is Christ’s Pieces. Should you discover a fire, please report it to the nearest member of staff immediately. If you are told by a Fire Steward that an area has reached its capacity, please kindly respect the safety of other guests and do not enter the area.
Cloakroom A free supervised cloakroom is located in the Law Library, First Court. Items are left at the owner’s risk. This service is provided by Cambridge University Amnesty International. 30
Safety & Security Lost Property Please take any lost property to the Porters’ Lodge, where it can be collected.
disruptive or destructive behaviour; possession of illegal substances; unauthorised entry. The Committee regrets that it cannot be held liable for personal injury, loss or damage incurred by guests. All events and times documented in this programme are subject to change.
Food Allergy sufferers should be aware that food may contain nuts or other allergenic substances. Please inform caterers of any allergies you have, as the Committee will not be held responsible for any allergic reactions suffered during the Ball. Drinks For your safety, most drinks will be served in plastic glasses. Where glassware is provided, please ensure that it is left in the designated areas and disposed of safely. Our bar staff are legally obliged to refuse service of alcohol to anyone who appears to be drunk. Water is available at all of bars. We reserve the right to eject any individual whose behaviour we believe to be detrimental to the running of the Ball or to the enjoyment of other guests. This includes but is not limited to: 31
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Two Little Cats is a Cambridge based cake company which has built up a reputation for colourful & creative cakes. Their cakes are frequently in the media - online, in print and on television - both nationally & internationally, and their clients include Cosmopolitan, Stephen Fry, Spotify, Harvey Nichols, Sony, and The Royal Albert Hall. Their first book, CAKEMOJI, is out this Summer & shows you how to create cakes and treats in the styles of your favourite emojis.
Head to www.joeandsephs.co.uk to explore our range, and use the discount code inserted in this programme to claim your free pack of popcorn!
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Thanks
Mr Wayne Bell and the Maintenance Department Mr Kevin Cash and the Porters The Art & Design Sub-Committee Cambridge City Council Cambridge Constabulary Cambridge Fire Service St John’s Ambulance
The Committee would like to sincerely thank the following for their advice and contributions to the May Ball: The Master & Mrs Kelly, Fellows, Staff and Students of Christ’s College Dr Robert Hunt (Senior Tutor) Mr David Ball (Bursar) The Rev’d Mark Smith (Chaplain) Mr Martin Spooner (Director of College Services) Mr Kevin Keohane and the Catering Deparment Mrs Sue O’ Donnell and the Conference Department Mrs Catherine Twilley and the Development Office Mr Stephen Griffiths and the Gardening Department
Furthermore, the Committee extends special thanks to all family and friends for their encouragement and patience, and Dr Helena Browne (Senior Treasurer) for her enthusiasm, support, advice and guidance. Without her dedication, the Ball would not be possible. Finally, the Presidents would like to thank their incredibly supportive Committee for the many hours they put into making this Ball a reality. 34
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Christ’s May Ball 2016 Programme design by Oliver Baldock
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