November 2015 - Edition 56
FREE TRAINING AND REC ACTIVITIES Training Activities When?
What?
Where?
Thursday 12 November
Public Speaking Workshop
N2.03
Patient Communication
Uxbridge
Monday 16 November
Positive Behaviour Management
N2.03
Thursday 19 November
Preparing your CV or application form
Uxbridge
Monday 23 November
Paediatric First Aid (Day 1)
N2.03
Tuesday 24 November
Paediatric First Aid (Day 2)
N2.03
Wednesday 25 November
Public Speaking Workshop
N2.03
Thursday 26 November
Adherence
Uxbridge
When?
What?
Where?
Every Monday ‘til 14 December
Italian Language Lessons
N2.01
Wednesday 11 November
Careers in the Arts
The Swan
Ice Skating
Uxbridge
Thursday 12 November
Dirty Dancing Workshop
E1.01
Friday 13 November
Cocktail Making
The Lounge
Wednesday 18 November
Sign Language
N2.03
Thursday 19 November
Lord of the Flies including Page to Stage talk
The Swan
Recreational Activities
To book your place on any of these FREE activities, please visit bucksstudentsunion.org/whatson or contact sutraining@bucks.ac.uk for more information. If there is anything not listed that you would be interested in attending, please contact sarah.jackson@bucks.ac.uk.
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Introduction.
November Issue
This Edition: page 4
Honey Darwood talks us through what you can do to support Movember this year. Page 24.
Contributors
Peace of Mind Vice President Education and Welfare, Jenny Wade, explains her Mental Health awareness campaign.
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Jenny Wade • Paul Quaye • Joe Collins • Kelly Balson Andrew Adedipe • Emma Wednesday • Becky Francis Honey Darwood • Kat Frei • Jade Bacon • Ohio Orumen Catherine Lymer • Jake Smart • David Tungate • Sian Lipscomb
#NeverOK Follow up
President, Joe Collins, looks back on the anti-sexual harassment campaign.
Greg Pike
page 19 Want to see your name in the list above? Want to have your writing or artwork on show to thousands of people? Get involved. Email editor@thebucksstudent.com
Advertising
Trapbox
Andrew Adedipe introduces us to Bucks Students' Union's new garagethemed night, Trapbox.
For all advertising and media enquiries please contact the Students’ Union Communications and Marketing department.
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Simon McDowell - simon.mcdowell@bucks.ac.uk
Feminist Society
Articles in this newspaper do not necessarily represent the views of Bucks Students’ Union but are that of the specific author. View this edition online at bucksstudentsunion.org/communications.
Kat Frei gives us an insight into what the Feminist Society had been up to over the last few weeks.
© 2015 Bucks Students’ Union
If required, this document can be made available in different formats. Please contact Bucks Students' Union for more information.
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Sport Review Vice President Student Involvement, Ohio Orumen, analyses the first three weeks of sport for 2015-16.
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Mental Health Awareness.
by Jenny Wade Vice President Education and Welfare
Five Ways to Wellbeing So we all have mental health and it shouldn’t take a negative experience to realise it. There are simple things you can do every day to look after your wellbeing and to prevent potential issues arising. The The Peace of Mind campaign kicked off to a great start on Monday 26 October with a ‘Let it Go’ balloon release on the concourse. Students and staff gathered together and wrote something that was troubling them on a (biodegradable) balloon, before releasing them in to the air and letting go of their worries. The CoppaFeel! boob team were also on the scene, selling pink lemonade to raise money for the breast cancer charity. This was followed by a pyjama party in the Venue, in aid of Peace of Mind and CoppaFeel! It was a successful evening, with over £70 being collected from the raffle. Julia Wassell, who is a national award-winning health and social care worker, local councillor, Bucks alumni and course leader and lecturer here at Bucks, gave a talk about her time at Broadmoor and how she blew the whistle on the mistreatment of patients there. I’m sure everyone that was in attendance will agree with me in saying it was inspirational to discover that no woman will ever be admitted to Broadmoor again, thanks to her bravery. The Students' Union also organised some free mental health awareness training and emotional
resilience training to add to this term’s additional skills programme. Keep an eye on the website for information on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training sessions that will be coming soon!
University and the Union are strong supporters of the
The Fish Police
assist you in this.
“Dean Rodney has more imagination and creative freedom in his little toe than most artists have in their whole bodies.” – Dazed and Confused magazine.
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A band, heavily informed by their frontman and guitarist’s autism, performed at our Oxjam charity event as part of the campaign. The band are breaking barriers and pushing boundaries as musicians with learning disabilities; they’ve recently released their debut album and have just concluded their first tour. They infuse their music with their love of Japanese culture, computer games, popular culture and fast food. The group first started working together at creative arts organisation Heart 'n' Soul in 2003 as part of a regular music and drama art session for young people, and have since been a shining example of what can be achieved with the right support and guidance.
NHS Five Ways to Wellbeing initiative and there are countless activities and opportunities put in place to
Connect – with friends, family or neighbours. The small things really can make a huge difference, make time for a chat.
2. Be Active – go outdoors and get some fresh air. Why not try out one of our Sport for Fun sessions or attend a Spring Forest Qigong session? 3. Take Notice – be curious and catch sight of what is going on around you. There really is something for everyone here at Bucks; it may just take some looking to find something that’s perfect for you. 4. Keep Learning – try something new through our additional skills programme, whether it’s a different language, first aid training or singing! 5. Give – do something nice for a friend, thank someone, and smile. Volunteering is a great opportunity to get involved with and help fundraise for our RAG charities. If you are reading this and suffer from mental health problems yourself, I hope this campaign has shown you that support is available and you are not alone. We asked students who had suffered from mental health problems to come forward and share their stories and we were overwhelmed by the response. Head to bucksstudentsunion.org/peaceofmind and have a read, or if you would like to share your story, please email jenny.wade@bucks.ac.uk. All personal stories can remain anonymous.
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Mental Health Awareness
November Issue
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
by Paul Quaye
Depression and anxiety has been affecting me for over five years now. I was frequently bullied throughout my three years at college, which as a result fuelled my anxiety and depression.
It costs nothing to be kind and one bit of kindness could change someone’s outlook on that day.
It affected me in a way that it made me feel worthless and class myself a loser. Being depressed throughout college led to me crying myself to sleep countless times. It was a very painful thinking to myself that I was literally waking up every day to not do anything meaningful, but to just be laughed at. The hardest thing was coming to terms with the thought that my existence didn’t matter to anybody, which gave me suicidal thoughts. I felt I wanted to kill myself so many times throughout college. The depression and anxiety throughout those three years was an exhausting, vicious cycle of selfloathing and self-hatred.
behind the bar at the Students’ Union has helped me massively. As I’d never worked on a bar before, it brought me out of my comfort zone. The Students’ Union staff helped me to achieve this and made me interact and feel more included and welcome. Through working there I’ve interacted with so many different people, which has made me forge friendships with so many across the University. Through these connections my depression and anxiety has certainly eased off ten-fold. It still reels its ugly head around the corner every now and again but through my friendships I’m able to knock it back down a peg or two.
This further carried on into my first year at university. I didn’t want to get involved with anything and all the friends I have now, I didn’t have in my first year because I didn’t want to socialise. Through increased isolation came increased depression and I therefore became angry and very bitter. More suicidal thoughts crossed my mind, “What’s the point of living if I’m living to be unhappy?” I thought this to myself many times and was losing all my will and purpose to live. I had thoughts of jumping off the bridge above the train station many times.
Overall, depression has shaped who I am today and I am a better person because of it. My outlook on life and people has vastly changed. I try to be kind to everybody I come across and would advise everybody to do the same because you just don’t know what someone is going through. ‘That loudmouth obnoxious twat’ in your Thursday module who you rudely eye roll could be that way because of parental neglect, or some family problem, you just don’t know. It costs nothing to be kind and one bit of kindness could change someone’s outlook on that day, so always be kind.
I want to say to anyone that is going through depression, don’t let its lies deceive you; depression likes to tell you that you’re worthless and that you don’t matter. YOU DO MATTER to someone, somewhere and you are loved by someone, somewhere. You’re strong for making it this far.
If you’re reading this and you struggle with mental health of any kind, I would advise talking to someone. Whether it’s your tutor, course leader, Jenny Wade, VPEW (or any of the sabbatical officers, President - Joe Collins or VPSI - Ohio Orumen), or even 'that guy who never leaves your halls to go to lectures', just talk to someone. Don’t do what I did in my first year and go through it alone. During my second year (now in my third) talking about these problems to people did me a world of good. It’s even given me the confidence to write this article; two years ago I would never have had the confidence to do something like this.
What helped me largely overcome depression were the friends that I started to connect with in my second year. Through their interactions and constant pushing to include themselves in my life, it made me think that there are actually people that want to maybe listen to what I have to say and are interested in what I care about. Also, working
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Advice Centre.
How to:
PROTECT YOURSELF
This short guide highlights some of the scams that you may encounter and how to be wary of potential scams. It will also provide you with information on who to contact if you suspect that you are a target or a victim of a scam.
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Advice Centre.
November Issue
AGAINST SCAMS A scam (dishonest/fraudulent scheme) does not discriminate and can affect people of all ages. You can be more susceptible to scams depending on your own activity and how you protect your personal information.
Useful Contacts:
If something looks too good to be true – be suspicious of it. Research what the offer is and take some time to consider what they are offering and the risk it could cause to you.
Action Fraud – telephone 0300 123 2040 - actionfraud.police.uk
Don’t be rushed into taking a deal straight away. Insist on time to consider the deal.If you have any concerns about the person or company that you are dealing with, don’t hand over any money until you have checked them out
Your local police.
Never send any money to anyone that you don’t know or trust. If you are sending money to a person or business and you don’t recognise the payment method, don’t send the payment to them. Keep your banking and personal information private. Scammers will use phishing methods to get information from you about such things as your mother's maiden name, your first school, or the name of your pet as a way of getting information that you might use as a password recovery for things such as online banking etc. HMRC, banks, PayPal or eBay are extremely unlikely to ask you for personal details over an email. Make sure that when you leave a computer in a library or a shared place, that you either lock the computer if you are coming back to it, and when you have finished on a computer you make sure that you have logged out of all sites that you were on and that you have closed down the computer fully. ATM or cashpoints are a way for scammers to obtain your card and your card details. If you are suspicious of a machine, don’t use it and walk away. Some signs that a cash point may have been targeted by scammers include different types of metal on a machine, scratches, or items placed that look out of place. Be aware to always shield your PIN when you are entering it with either your hand, a piece of clothing or your wallet/purse. Don’t be distracted by people approaching you whilst you are using a machine, another common ploy is to take your money or card whilst you are looking the other way. Bogus job adverts. Be aware that job adverts that ask you to call a premium rate number may be a way of scamming you. The job may not exist and the scammer will be charging you for the phone call. If you are spending a large amount of money, get independent/legal advice before parting with your cash. Fake tickets and counterfeit items. If it looks too good to be true then it probably is. Be aware of who you are buying items from and if you are not sure, walk away. Check your bank balances and statements and look out for any unexplained amounts leaving your account regardless of how large or small it may be. Speak to your bank or building society about any amounts you suspect of being fraudulent. If you have been scammed, do not feel embarrassed to report it. Scams are quite often difficult for people to spot, and if you have been scammed it is probable that someone else has as well. If you report a scam you can help others to not become a victim.
To report scams contact;
Financial Fraud Action UK (FFA) – financialfraudaction.org.uk
Royal Mail Scam Mail Helpline - 08456 113 413 or email scam.mail@royalmail.com – they will send you a prepaid envelope to send the mail that you suspect to be from fraudsters. Alternatively you can post the suspected mail to: Freepost scam mail, PO Box 797, Exeter, EX1 9UN with a covering letter with your information, and the details of when you received the mail. Phone Pay Plus are the regulator for premium rate service numbers phonepayplus.org.uk. You can call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline and tell them you want to report a trader to Trading Standards. The consumer helpline will assess your problem and pass it on to Trading Standards if it's appropriate. Telephone: 03454 04 05 06. Website: citizensadvice.org.uk Tools to help you avoid scams; The Mailing Preference Service (MPS) – a free service that will remove your name from UK mailing lists. To read more and to register, either visit mpsonline.org.uk or call 020 7291 3300. The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) – a free service that is a central register that will remove you from unsolicited sales or marketing calls, unless you have given consent to the organisation, either visit their website: tpsonline.org.uk or call 0800 398 893. To opt out from door to door unaddressed mail delivered by the royal mail contact the Royal Mail on 08457 950 950 or email optout@royalmail.com. This will not stop addressed mail delivered by Royal Mail. To opt out from other unaddressed mail distributors contact ‘Your Choice’ preference scheme run by the Direct Marketing Association on 020 7291 3300 or email yourchoice@dma.org.uk.
IF IT LOOKS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE THEN IT PROBABLY IS.
8 November Issue
#NeverOK Follow Up.
by Joe Collins President
by Joe Collins
Bucks New University and Bucks Students' Union believe that sexual harassment is never OK. Staff and students have the right to live and study in a safe and supportive environment. Monday 19 October saw the launch of the 'Sexual harassment is #NeverOK campaign'.
THE CAMPAIGN - A SUMMARY
Campaign aims:
500 wristbands were printed with the slogan 'Sexual harassment is #NeverOK' and handed out to students and staff as they signed a banner, acting as a pledge. The banner was situated on the concourse a few hours each day during the course of one week. Sports teams and societies – to which I owe a big thank you (rugby, touch rugby, ballet, tennis, dance, cycling, law and mooting) gathered volunteering experience and logged hours towards their accreditation as they offered to man the banner whilst on concourse. A webpage was also dedicated to the campaign, publicising a short YouTube clip featuring staff and students, the support services available and an online pledge.
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Educate staff and students on what is defined as sexual harassment.
2. Encourage staff and students to sign the #NeverOk pledge in support of the campaign. 3. Encourage staff and students to not tolerate, condone or ignore sexual harassment of any kind. 4. Make clear the support services available to those in need. Sexual harassment can include:
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unwanted groping pinching or smacking of your body uninvited kisses or bodily contact.
However, sexual harassment isn't just physical. Other examples include:
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wolf whistling catcalling inappropriate sexual comments
In total, 857 signatures were collected and an additional 35 online pledges signed. The YouTube clip was viewed over 450 times, along with the webpage being visited close to 100 times. I hope that this campaign will stick in the minds of staff and students, increasing the awareness and openness to the topic of sexual harassment. If you have been, or know of someone who has been sexual harassed, do speak up. My office door is always open, alternatively email me at: joe.collins@bucks.ac.uk or visit our website: bucksstudentsunion.org/neverok to see the available support services.
sexually-based insults, jokes, songs or taunts.
It can be anything that leaves another person feeling uncomfortable. Harassment can happen on campus, in bars, on public transport or online. Sexual harassment can come from a complete stranger or from someone you know well. Most harassment is unreported. Some people feel embarrassed, or think that they won’t be taken seriously. We believe that you should never have to put up with sexual harassment and should never be made to feel uncomfortable by another individual. We have trained harassment advisors that you can speak to in confidence.
In total, 857 signatures were collected and an additional 35 online pledges signed. The YouTube video had over 450 views, along with the web page being visited nearly 100 times.
Did you know that 1 in 14 people in your lecture hall or seminar may have chlamydia? Getting checked for chlamydia should be like getting your teeth checked, or a MOT on your car: part of your routine. Get tested once a year, and every time you change sexual partner. Most people with chlamydia don’t know they have it because they don’t experience symptoms. If left untreated, the health implications can be long-term, like infertility. The good news is that when caught early, chlamydia is easily treated with one course of antibiotics! As part of Sexual Health Testing Week (23-27 November), local sexual health professionals are coming to the High Wycombe Campus:
• Get tested on campus at a 'Pop-up' clinic outside the Students' Union bar on Monday 23 November from noon6pm. It’s quick and easy to do yourself (boys - pee in a bottle; girls - low vaginal swab test, a bit like a tampon).
• Fun activities, friendly advice and rapid HIV testing in the South Wing Treatment Suite.
• The competition is on! Sports teams or societies with the most members to get tested will win £100*. Look out for posters and information in the run up to the campaign, or find out more from the Students' Union Advice Centre. More information is available at sexualhealthbucks.nhs.uk - you can also follow us on Twitter: @PHBucks. *The £100 can be spent on equipment, or physical activity related socials for your team. For more info on the terms and conditions speak to the Students' Union Advice Centre.
£12 for 1 year* £22 for 2 years £32 for 3 years
Get your student discount card from your nearest Students’ Union office today! *For an additional £2.99 you can upgrade your 1 year card to an ISIC card and have your student status recognised in over 130 countries!
Details correct at time of publishing (September 2015)
November Issue
BNU TESTING WEEK
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Sexual Health.
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Community.
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH The clocks have gone back and although it’s exciting that Christmas is nearly here, you’ve got to remember to keep yourself and your personal belongings safe. Wycombe District Neighbourhood Watch (WDNW) has extended its network of advice and alerts through Bucks Students’ Union in order to alert our members of any trending crimes or fraud scams that could potentially affect students. The scheme is run by the Volunteering team and means that students can receive alerts along with safety information being circulated by the Students’ Union social media channels. WDNW also have volunteering opportunities, such as publicity officers, and are looking for students to create their own Neighbourhood Watch Association, specifically for Bucks New University students. If you want to get involved, please email volunteering@bucks.ac.uk.
Top tips for keeping safe this Christmas:
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Get a timer for a light in your house. Lights on in your house in the evening makes it look as though people are in and so you’re less likely to be burgled Keep a torch or light for when you walk home after lectures Be alert, not distracted – keep your wits about you and try to avoid listening to music or texting Try not to make it obvious you're in a student house. Stickers, banners or other displays in windows will enable burglars to see you are students, and will know when you’re likely to be out of the house Be aware of online fraud and scams, especially around the holiday periods. If you do see any emails that you’re not sure about, report them to Action Fraud - actionfraud.police.uk Try not to walk on your own, walk with friends, flatmates or even better, get the SSHH bus home! If you’re cycling, wear a hi vis jacket and ensure your bike has a good set of lights Have a Neighbourhood Watch sticker on your window or door! To collect your free sticker, please visit the Students’ Union.
Bucks New University have also recently launched a SafeZone App. This special system is in place to help you to be safe and secure. The free, location-based app makes it easy to get help any time you are on campus and while travelling. It works 24/7 and will connect you directly to our security team if you need help, first aid, or if you have an emergency. To register SafeZone on your phone, please follow these two easy steps: 1.
Download the SafeZone App on your phone.
2. Start SafeZone, enter your email address and a password, then fill in the form with your details. Note that SafeZone only shares your location when you ask for help or check-in for walking alone, it does not track you at other times, so your privacy is respected. You can find more about SafeZone’s features at safezoneapp.com/faqs.html.
11 November Issue
Win £100 by completing our short survey on drinking habits! You don’t have to drink alcohol to take part
Bucks Students’ Union and NUS are conducting a short and confidential survey with our members to find out about your views and experiences of drinking alcohol.
To thank you for taking part in this survey you are in with a chance of winning a top cash prize of £100 or one of ten £25 runner up prizes! To take part visit: bucksstudentsunion.org/alcoholimpact. The survey should take around 10–15 minutes to complete. The deadline for taking part is Monday 30 November so make sure you have your say.
12 November Issue
University News.
LIFE AFTER UNIVERSITY
The future's bright for Textiles and Surface Design graduate forging a career in the industry Textiles and Surface Design graduate Meggan Johnson is working towards a career in the industry and spoke to careers network FutureRising about her hopes and aspirations. With the permission of FutureRising we have reproduced the interview, below, as Meggan answers questions about her biggest challenges and latest project.
Why did you choose to study Textiles and Surface Design at Bucks New University? Studying Surface Design allowed me to work with traditional and digital 2D and 3D techniques. It also offered the ability to explore new materials and learn new techniques, while suiting my interests within design. Combined with printed textiles and knitted textiles in the first and second year, the course seemed a brilliant option.
Do you have any projects to keep you busy? When graduating from Bucks New University I attended New Designers with my Explosion of Dots project. From there I have had success with it, including awards, exhibitions and sales. I have continued working freelance with Explosion of Dots, and with hard work I envision Explosion of Dots to be displayed in offices, museums, window displays and more places. That's the aim. I also enjoy calligraphy.
What did you most enjoy about studying Textiles and Surface Design? If you could share a desk with anyone - past, present or future, who would it be? I enjoyed finding a solution to problems, and discovering new ideas, materials and processes.
Paul Smith, Alexa Chung and James Corden.
Which areas of the creative industries would you most like to work? I think I'd like to work in the design area, or on the production side of things.
Sell yourself – why should someone give you a job? I’m a go-getter, I'm a Jack of all trades, and I’m hungry to learn more.
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced so far? When graduating from university, although you have graduated within a specialised field of design, there are still loads of opportunities and competition when leaving. It is important to remember who you are as a designer and what you want from working within design. Understanding this and figuring out what to do next - on your own - and how, has been my biggest struggle, but it also helped me to gain knowledge and confidence.
It is important to remember who you are as a designer.
University News.
HEALTH OF LIVE MUSIC UNDER THE MICROSCOPE IN BUCKS NEW UNIVERSITY-LED SURVEY Bucks students who carried out a survey of the music scene in Bristol said it had been an "eye-opening experience". The students visited 23 events at pubs, clubs and venues around the city and carried out three surveys with bands and performers, shining a light on where live music stands, with the results due to be published in early 2016. The survey was carried out with UK Music, which represents the commercial music industry, and looked at everything from the number of musicians and artists performing, to audience sizes, and the support personnel involved in staging a live music event. Teresa Moore, Head of Department for Music and Event Management at Bucks, said: "With many iconic live music venues facing difficulty across the UK we want to find out what is really going on. "We chose Bristol, a city with a reputation as a heartland of great music, to carry out the census. We have had fantastic support from venues, their audiences, and musicians, as well as the Bristol Music Industry Network, which aims to support musical enterprise and talent in Bristol who have helped us to carry out this census." Students at Bucks said they had built on their understanding of Bristol's live music scene after taking part. Jake Gray, 20, studying Music and Live Events Management, said: "It was a pretty interesting experience as I'd only heard about the Bristol music scene but had never seen it and it was pretty crazy how much was going on that night alone." Rachel Stollard, 21, studying Events and Festival Management, said the census had allowed students to gain "a great insight into the live music industry and the issues it faces". The live music census of Bristol will complement UK Music's annual Wish You Were Here report which reveals the valuable contribution of 'music tourism' to the UK economy. Jo Dipple, Chief Executive of UK Music, added: "The fate of small music venues is a top concern for the industry. "This study will be an important piece of evidence as to what's happening on the ground. By involving students in the fieldwork, we're also nurturing the next generation of arts analysts."
Bucks New University students Hannah Wilcock (left) and Rachel Stollard interview the band Many Monika.
Students visited nightspots including The Grain Barge.
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ITALIANO! MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER
8PM ‘TIL LATE | THE LOUNGE FREE FOR BUCKS STUDENTS, £3 FOR GUESTS Tuesday 10 Tuesday 20
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8pm, The Venue Free for Bucks Students £5 Guests
Thursday 19 Friday 23
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DJ BATTLE Saturday 14
THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER FREE FOR BUCKS STUDENTS Saturday 21
Friday 23 Sunday 15
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FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS!
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8pm - 2am The Venue Wednesday 04
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Sunday 29
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Drinks Promotions Snakebite: £1.80 to midnight Frat Punch: £2 per half Pint of Mixer: £1 all night VK: £2 all night Snakebite: £1.80 to midnight Icy Black: £2 all night J20: £1 all night Hooch: £2 for £5
Sunday 22
GAME OF
THRONES
Pitchers of selected draught: £7 Bottle of Barefoot wine: £7 Rekorderling: £3 Red Stag and Coke: £2 Tuborg: £2 Coors: £2 Courvoisier and Mixer: £2 J20: £1 Staropramen: £2 Smirnoff Ice: £2
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Bucks Live Lounge.
BUCKS LIVE LOUNGE IS BACK! by Kelly Balson
A four hour daytime slot completely dedicated to the performance of all kinds of music in the theme of a basement 'club'. Artist genres range from acoustic and solo artists to DJs and rock bands. Most of the artists that we have lined up for you, have created their own music and cannot wait to share with you their top choices of songs. Our first band is The Case who are a hard rock/grunge band but because of our laid back atmosphere, they have agreed to soften their music just a tad. Danny O'Keefe is a solo artist who will be playing the sweet melodies of an acoustic guitar to really get you relaxed in the busy Christmas season. DJ KJ and Introvert have been chosen to give you a little mood booster, nothing like hardcore party anthems but just a few songs to bring energy into the venue. Jess Switzerland, Colin Capp and Ollie Bradbury will also be returning this year after smashing performances at last years Bucks Live Lounge. They are all independent artists who will be giving you their own spin on covers and their own music! Now I bet you're all wondering where and when this will all be going down and we're pleased to announce that this year, Bucks Live Lounge will be in 'The Room' (yes, that's what it's called) which is on the ground floor of East Wing at the High Wycombe Campus. For anyone who is still unsure of where this strange place is, there will be maps and directions on flyers and posters which will be around the University in the very near future. Its going to be held on Wednesday 2 December 2015 from 11am-3pm. For more information, join the Facebook and Twitter pages at Bucks Live Lounge! We hope to see you there.
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Trapbox Launch.
November Issue
EXPERIENCE THE TRAPBOX VIBE
by Andrew Adedipe
Trapbox is the latest night out to hit Bucks Students’ Union, with ‘The
available. Roles such as being an Brand Ambassador provide benefits
Launch’ event on Saturday 14 November. Trapbox is sure to bring
such as meet and greets with artists and queue jumps, as well as that
an eclectic mix of music to The Venue ensuring our events are never
have your say on who performs at YOUR Students' Union and become a
trapped in a box musically. Look forward to hearing timeless music and
part of the Trapbox team.
the latest/future hits provided by our resident DJs and headliners sure to bring the Trapbox Vibe and of course expect a night of the finest Future Sound, Trap, Bassline and Garage (what we serve best). Having had successful collaborations with Unisex, MC9 and Fiftyone Records in the past, it’s time to kick off our residency at the Union on Saturday 14 November with Trapbox resident DJs ProdByAidan, Double A and DJ Manny showcasing the Trapbox vibe. Also joining us will be a very special guest kicking of the launch party in style… Join us for a special night with tickets available on Skiddle from £4 and of course it’s free for Bucks students and alumni. Students also get to enjoy the exclusive drinks offer for Trapbox, deals include £2 Rum and Mixer as well as Snakebite’s for £1.80 providing fuel for the night. Trapbox is a student run event which prides itself on being a gatekeeper for up and coming talent both locally and globally providing musical variety to the Union and creating a unique musical culture. Not only do we provide opportunities musically, the chance to join the family and get hands on experience with event planning and marketing is
For all those interested in getting involved feel free to send an email of interest to us at trapboxevents@gmail.com and check out Trapbox on social media to keep up-to-date with the latest events and for the chance to win in our giveaways. : Trapboxevents : @Trapbox_Events
20 November Issue
Coming Soon.
THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER | 8PM - LATE We see the return of the incredible post rock band Racing Glaciers on their first UK headline tour: ‘Seems Like A Good Tour’. Having already played several venues up and down the country Racing Glaciers are coming to Bucks! Showcasing the release of their most recent single ‘Seems Like A Good Time’ this is a great chance to catch a band that are making huge waves in the industry at the moment!
Supported by Folkestone based SKIES, who have featured on BBC Introducing and deliver an energetic and engaging live show. Featuring just two members who write and produce all the songs which have been noted to be 'addictive and catchy indie-synth pop tracks resembling something similar to ‘Churches’. Check out both acts by searching SKIES BAND and RACING GLACIERS to find our what you can expect!
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November Issue
THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER 8PM - LATE
BRIDGES
TONY GOFF BAND
LITTLEWING
Self-described as simply '4 best mates who make music and spend most of their time in a van' it's clear these guys are much more than that. After spending the last year non-stop touring and making appearances at some great festivals this summer, it's clear that these guys are not only determined but are also one to watch!
High Wycombe local Tony Goff and his backing band have had much success over the last few years giving them noted recognition in the local area and further. They kicked off 2015 with a UK tour with Danish band Federal Unicorn, with whom they played with at a string on shows in Denmark. They have since been busy in the studio for upcoming EP realeases inculding the recording of their new single Restless which will be out on Sunday 29 November!
Littlewing formed in the summer of 2014 and have spent the last year making a great impression on their hometown, High Wycombe, and surrounding areas. They released their debut EP 'Barricades' back in March, and spent the last summer playing long line of festivals including this summers Penn Festival. After going through some changes in the bands line-up, Littlewing are now working on their new sound and aim to start recording their second EP by the end of 2015!
International Volunteering.
CHALLENGES ABROAD by Emma Wednesday
EXPEDITION TO THAILAND 2015
The main aims of this trip were to support the development of a community in Thailand and to help improve education through the transfer of our skills. We also volunteered at The Elephant Nature Park working with animals that have been abused, orphaned and disabled through the tourism and logging industry in Thailand.
more humid and wet as we'd travelled 10 hours north towards rainforest areas... during rainy season. We only spent a night here before going straight to The Elephant Nature Park.
The trip lasted three weeks, one week we spent at The Elephant Nature Park, another week we spent in a remote hill tribe village in Northern Thailand, and the third week was spent travelling between places and rest and relaxation days.
We spent the week caring for the animals at the sanctuary, which included: 64 elephants, 300 dogs, 300+ cats, around 50 rabbits and a monkey! The volunteering we did varied from making rice balls for the elephants, walking the dogs, constructing fences and shovelling elephant dung - which there was a lot of! The food at the elephant sanctuary was a huge buffet serving an enormous variety of Thai food with a few western dishes for those less adventurous. The accommodation was also right next to the elephant pens, which meant we could hear them through out the night, making the experience even more surreal.
The first thing we did when we arrived in Thailand was to spend a couple of days in Bangkok, recovering from the long flight and experiencing a different culture. We visited Buddhist temples, ate Thai food and explored the famous Khao San Road amongst other things. By this point I'd already spent the majority of my Thai Baht in the night markets on hareem trousers! The next place we visited was Chaing Mai after a 10 hour coach journey! More markets, more Thai food and more baggy trousers! It was also much
We then spent another night in Chaing Mai before travelling to Pae Pae - a hill tribe village in the middle of the rainforest. Whilst at the village we taught school children ranging from ages 4-16 English, art and
sports. In Thailand it is fundamental that children learn English for them to have successful futures, which unfortunately is an opportunity hill tribe schools rarely have. We also decorated the school canteen and the shop with educational murals to brighten the school up. In the evenings we spent our free time playing with the children and practicing their English. Leaving the hill tribe was an emotional day as we'd become very close to the children and teachers at the school, although we'd only been there a week. We then started our long journey back to Bangkok in the south, where we caught up on sleep and spent our remaining Baht on western food and even more baggy trousers! Reflecting back on the trip, I had the most amazing three weeks experiencing things you'd never encounter on holiday in Thailand. Although many things we saw were very shocking and upsetting, it has opened our eyes to the real Thailand and has made us all appreciate what we have back home.
by Becky Francis
Thanks to your votes, this year we are supporting two incredible charities for RAG. These are Thames Valley Air Ambulance and the Florence Nightingale Hospice. Thames Valley Air Ambulance serve Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, providing lifesaving treatment with a response time of 15 minutes or less. The treatment they give at the scene would otherwise only be received in the hospital. This service receives no government funding and relies solely on the donations from the public. It costs, on average, £2,500 each time the air ambulance has to fly out and with three calls a day, it starts to add up. Florence Nightingale Hospice provide free comprehensive care and support for local people and families affected by life-limiting illnesses, making them feel relaxed and at home in their tough times. This year, they need to raise over £650,000 to help fund the Hospices services. This includes funding their children’s care team, home visits, 24/7 care for their patients and specialist nurses. Each £1 that is donated pays for a minute of care for a patient.
In the past, we’ve raised over £3,500 for our RAG Charities, but this year we want to go above and beyond, raising as much as possible for these two well deserving charities! We will be putting on loads of events over the next academic year, all dedicated to these causes. As the RAG Chair for this year, I want to create a variety of events that include everyone, from all societies, sports and courses. In order to do this, I need to know your ideas and thoughts. Whether your idea be big or small, I want to hear it! The first RAG meeting will be held on Thursday 12 November in N1.05 at 4pm. Everyone is welcome! A few ideas already in the works include the new Netball4RAG, being held on Thursday 19 November, a sponsored 5K Fun Run, Christmas Market craft stalls, a sponsored helicopter jump and our annual Volley4RAG after Christmas. We will also be doing festive street collections, so dig out your Christmas hats and jumpers! If you are interested in any of the upcoming events we have or have an idea of your own, come along on Thursday 12 November to get involved!
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November Issue
RAISE AND GIVE
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Student Profile.
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Movember.
MOVEMBER 2015 The Movember Foundation is a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives. Since 2003, millions have joined the men’s health movement, raising £402 million and funding over 1,000 programmes focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity. We work year-round with our global men’s health partners and academic and clinical institutions to ensure our programme accelerate improvements to some of the biggest health issues faced by men. In particular, we focus on prostate and testicular cancer, men’s mental health and men’s physical inactivity. We believe in taking action. We’re creating positive change for men’s health by raising awareness and educating men year-round, and through our take-over of the month formerly known as November. This year we are running our using Grow a Mo to Save a Bro Campaign for guys to get sponsored to create some awesome (and maybe not-so awesome) facial foliage. However, this isn’t just for guys; this year, girls can get involved too! This year we are running the MOVE campaign as 41% of men in high-income countries don’t exercise enough. This campaign aims to tackle this by encouraging at least 30 minutes of exercise per day for the month of Movember. Walk, run, jog, cycle, swim, star jumps, we don’t care! As long as you tell your friends and family and get them to sponsor any exercise you do! To participate in the Grow a Mo or MOVE Challenges, sign-up at movember.com and join Bucks New University Movember 2015 so we can beat the University of Roehampton at fundraising! We are also running a new campaign this year on Sunday 15 November… PANTS RUN! The idea is that you buy a pair of Movember Oddballs pants from myoddballs.com/collections/movember and join us on the concourse at 10.45am (for an 11am start) and walk, run, jog, hop, etc. the mile long route. You can be in just the pants or wear them on top of your clothes; there are just two rules: 1. NO nudity and 2. we have to be able to see your beautiful moustached undergarments! We are also planning an event at the end of the month, in which, we will be giving out prizes for Mo Bro and Mo Sista of the year, alongside some other secret awards. We are hoping to make it a celebration of how much we have raised and a big thank you party to everyone who has been and will be involved. If you have any further questions, want to find out more or want to join us for Pants Run, please email Honey Darwood at 21315288@bucks.ac.uk or Kat Frei at 21315345@bucks.ac.uk and we will be able to help you out! Hope to talk to/ see you soon!
by Honey Darwood
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Societies.
November Issue
FEMINIST SOCIETY by Kat Frei
BNU Feminist Society is a new society that is continuously growing in membership. When I started the society last April it was initially a place for students who were interested in discussing the issues around gender equality and who wanted to learn more about the arguments surrounding it. Since our increase in membership this semester we have expanded to include monthly meetings, guest speaker events, cinema trips and charity fundraising. Last week a group of nine of us went to see the film 'Suffragette' at the cinema. I asked a few members to share their opinion of the film and how they felt the film reiterated the importance of feminism in 2015.
Heather O'neill said: "I thought the film was quite emotional throughout, the acting was amazing as well, however I thought the ending was sad and would have liked to see the moment when the women were given the right to vote! I think the film was amazing for me to see how hard women worked so that women today could have equality, some actually lost their lives for it!". Riley Karen said: "The movie really put things into perspective and gave me a better idea about what women had to do, just to be able to vote and even just seem like human beings in people's eyes. Unfortunately this still goes on today in the modern world where gender equality is still an issue. I feel so incredibly empowered and want to go out and change how the world is. I see hope for the future".
James Merrett said: "Watching the Suffragette film opened my eyes to the harsh reality that women were subjected to in the 20th century and how far we have come since then. It was also inspiring to see the extent of what they had to do to be noticed and have their voices heard". Going on trips to see relevant films is a great way for members to learn together and discuss what we’ve learnt as a group. For some of us the reality of the fight for women's suffrage was unknown so it was really inspiring for us to experience the film together as a society. We plan to see the new film 'He named me Malala' which comes out this year. All members are invited! Our first guest speaker was human rights activist Anna Tippet who discussed her doctoral thesis on 'The portrayal of women in British pop culture, particularly in 'Lads Mags'. Members really enjoyed this and we are hoping to have Anna back in for another talk later the year. On Monday 30 November at 5.30pm we are having our next guest speaker event. Denise from Wycombe's Women's Aid is coming in to discuss the work they do at the centre and how they incorporate Feminism into their work. This is a free event for all members so look out for the posters around Uni during November for more details.
Next semester we will be having BNU's own Jason Schaub coming to do a talk on 'Men in Feminism and work place sexism', more details to come! Our next meeting is on Wednesday 4 November at 12.30pm in room N3.07, where we will be discussing 'gendered childhoods' as voted for by our members. Anyone is welcome to join! For more info join our Facebook group - search for Bucks New Uni Feminist Society or email me, Kat Frei, at 21315345@bucks.ac.uk.
The movie really put things into perspective and gave me a better idea about what women had to do, just to be able to vote and even just seem like human beings in people's eyes.
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Societies.
LAW SOCIETY by Jade Bacon
Our committee members: Sarah Wright (Chair) and Jade Bacon (Secretary). We would like to congratulate Jemita Rai on becoming our Treasurer and hope they enjoy their job role. The Law Society is really looking forward to this up and coming year. We are planning lots of different socials and academic trips. The first social of the year was a success, where we collaborated with the Mooting Society on our ‘team bonding bowling session.’ This was an amazing idea for our first social. During professional development week, the Law Society is planning a trip to London to go and see the Old Bailey, the Royal Courts of Justice and the Supreme Court. This ideally will be on the Thursday 19 November 2015. We plan to make a whole day out of it. As we are planning to go to the Old Bailey, I am aware that you are not allowed to take anything into the Court with you. So, we are thinking that maybe half the group go in, whilst the other half looks after everyones belongings and perhaps go for a coffee. Once we have decided the final plans for the day, we will post the information on the day trip onto our Facebook group: Bucks Students' Law Society. This will be a great outing for Law students and to anyone with an interest in seeing cases and trials in the Courts. A day not to be missed!
We have finalised a date for the Annual Black Tie Dinner, which we are hosting with the Mooting Society. We have decided to have this on Wednesday 9 December 2015, as hopefully more students will attend. The event is to be taken place at Wycombe Heights Golf Centre (HP10 9SZ). We shall be starting the event from 7.30pm and it shall run until 1am. The cost of the ticket is £27, which is cheaper than last year. What a plus! This includes a three course meal and a disco. Dr. Lars Mosesson has kindly offered to provide one of his fabulous quizzes and we also plan to have a guest speaker! It will be a great chance to get the Law Department together before the Christmas break. Tickets for this are now on sale and the deadline for this is Friday 13 November 2015. For more information on how to purchase a ticket please email us at bnu.lawsociety@gmail.com. We want our members to get a great experience from being a part of the Law Society. If you have any ideas of what you want to happen in meetings, any ideas for socials you may want to happen, or just general discussions. Please feel free to let us know, as this is your society as well.
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November Issue
MOOTING Our committee members for the Mooting Society: Tazaiyan Baig (Chair), Jade Bacon (Secretary) and Raja Rehman (Treasurer). The Mooting Society is really looking forward to this year and we hope that our members are too. For those of you who don’t know, mooting is the oral presentation of a legal issue or problem against an opposing counsel and before a judge. It is perhaps the closest appearance a student can have whilst at university to appearing in court.
style of language which is used and you will also get the chance to experience how much pressure is truly on the individual to persuade the judge, in order to win the moot!
This competition will be open to all to come and watch and really get a feel what mooting is actually about. The audience will get an idea of how professionally a moot is conducted; the different
the Wednesday 9 December 2015. Tickets are currently on sale and if you would like to know more please contact us for more information. Thank you!
SOCIETY by Jade Bacon
In other news, our first social; team bonding bowling session in collaboration with the Law Society went extremely well. The feedback was As a society we plan to organise a number of events positive and members felt such a social was a nice and internal and external mooting competitions way to break the ice and get to know one other within the year to ensure students are making use from all years. We believe such a social is a great of the skills learnt in our meetings. One such event way to get our heads out of those bulky law books is taking place on the 20 November 2015, where we for a couple of hours and just relax! are holding an internal mooting competition for all The society has some mooting books which we our members. This competition will be judged by our very own Dr. Lars Mossesson and hopefully an are able to loan out to students for a week. If you are interested in borrowing one, you can email us esteemed guest judge who will not only judge but also divulge on how it is to be a barrister in this day (see below). In addition, we would like to remind and age. This will be an extremely entertaining day our members that if you have not already done so please ensure you have enrolled for your student and one not to miss! The winners of the internal involvement cards! moot will also be rewarded at our Annual Black Tie Dinner along with representing Bucks New Finally, we are holding our Annual Black Tie University at the ESU (external) competition. Dinner in alliance with the Law Society on
Get in touch! Email: bnu.mootingsociety@gmail.com
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Sport.
by Ohio Orumen Vice President Student Involvement
BUCKS SPORT OCTOBER REVIEW
The first month of our Bucks athletes competing in the British University College Sport (BUCS) league has gotten off to a mixed, but fairly positive start with 24 wins out of 55, a 43% success rate overall.
Despite the disappointment of week 3, this is the first time many of our athletes have played together, therefore we can take many positives from our performances considering players are still gelling together and adjusting to team structures.
Week 1 – 10 wins, 2 draws, 10 losses – 43% win rate Both our Men’s and Women’s Volleyball teams won 3-2 against Chichester and Canterbury Christ Church respectively; Men’s Tennis beat Brunel 10-2 and Men’s Rugby 1st XV beat Chichester 45-10. Bucks FC Ladies got their season off to a flyer with a 6-1 win over City University and Women’s Basketball 1st team turned our rivals Roehampton inside out with an astounding 83-20 win which has set the bar for Varsity – which at the time of printing this is only 19 Wednesdays away.
Week 2 – 9 wins, 2 draws, 8 losses – 47% win rate Even though there were fewer fixtures in week 2, our win percentage went up thanks to performances from the likes of Men’s Rugby 2nd XV who went to Kingston and came back with a 43-19 win and Men’s Volleyball beating Royal Holloway 3-0. It was also a week of firsts. Women’s Hockey have been exploiting the FREE Monday night AU Member spin class and it culminated in a 3-2 win over Chichester, their first win in a year. Several members of the squad who attend the session have said they are feeling fitter than ever before, and it gave them the advantage. Congratulations are in order for Men’s Badminton who beat St Mary’s 5-3 – their first win in two years. A huge special mention must go to Basketball Men’s 2nds who played their first ever game and beat Suffolk 111-35.
Week 3 – 5 wins, 8 losses – 38% win rate Despite momentum and the opportunity to go on several cup runs, week 3 was an overall disappointment with only 5 wins (including a cup walkover win for Netball 2nds). However, well done to Men’s and Women’s Hockey, Men’s Tennis and Men’s Basketball 2’s who all progressed to the next round with 5-1, 12-0, 7-5 and 60-27 wins respectively. As mentioned before, there are many positives to take from the past month of sport but we can definitely do better. As a Bucks athlete, what are you doing to improve yourself and the team? Are you putting in extra work outside team training sessions? Are you attending the FREE AU Spin Class on Monday nights at 5pm to improve your fitness? Are you treating your injuries as best as you can so you can get back out there and help your team? Train at 100% and it’s easier to give 100% once the whistle goes. 19 Wednesdays left.
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November Issue
by Catherine Lymer
BNU BASKETBALL Basketball has grown to become the second biggest club this year, now with four teams. Thanks to the partnership with London United we have been able to create a second team in both men and women as places within all the basketball teams have become very competitive this year. There was a great turn out at trials and with some quality players out there all the teams started the year in a good position. With all four teams only three weeks into the season they have already won seven fixtures, lost three and racked up an incredible 670 points for Bucks on the score board. The women’s 2nd team have narrowly lost their first couple of matches however the coach is hopeful they will turn those defeats around and they will be able to build to a more successful year. Men’s 1st and 2nd teams are both through to the last 32 in the South Eastern conference cup. The
1st team will be facing Brighton away and the 2nds will come up against Hertfordshire in the next round on the 11 November. The ladies 1st team will be travelling to Kingston on the Wednesday 25 November to take on Kingston in the last 16 hoping to secure themselves a place in the Quarter finals. Basketball have had a great start to the season and hopefully will be in the running for some league titles, Cup wins and a massive victory at Varsity on Wednesday 16 March! Keep an eye out for the results by checking the Bucks Students' Union site: bucksstudentsunion.org where the results are published every week. As well as competitive basketball there is also the chance the play recreationally. Every Sunday from noon–2pm in the Events Hall there is a recreational session that anyone and everyone is welcome to attend. It is led by one of our coaches and our Basketball Ambassador who is the also the Mens 2nds captain Omar Guirindola. If you have never tried basketball before then this session is perfect for you, with a coach on hand to introduce you to the game and improve your skills it is a great way to try a new sport. For any further information please contact omarguirindola@msn.com.
T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION
It’s time to get your creative juices flowing, as this year we’re giving YOU the opportunity to design our Varsity 2016 t-shirts! To help you with your design, we have made a t-shirt template that can be found at bucksstudentsunion.org/varsity.
Deadline for entries is Friday 22 January 2016, and the final design will be announced at the Varsity Launch night on Wednesday 27 January.
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Sport.
MENS FOOTBALL by Jake Smart
A new beginning, a reason for living, a deeper meaning – Yeah? Bucks FC is the largest sports team at the University. A club that prides itself on its traditions and successful history, has only proven to get stronger this year. Training twice a week and playing competitive fixtures in the toughest of BUCS leagues, the infamous passion and desire of the club shows no sign of stopping. A number of trials were held over a span of three weeks, with over a hundred students lacing up their boots, hoping to showcase their talent and impress the welltrained eyes of the Bucks FC captains and coaches. Beginning on Wednesday 30 September, with fresh faces and hopeful hearts, the Freshers showed that they were out to battle for their place in a team straight from the off. When asked on the potential talent and how it would affect his team selection; 1st team Captain and notorious fiery Italian, Ross Petts, stated that his “team sheet is a blank canvas, it doesn’t matter at all which teams people played for last year – no one is safe. I will be selecting my squad on ability and form alone, not on names”.
The evening of the Wednesday trial day hosted one of the more informal dates in the Bucks FC calendar – The first social of the year. Attendees were asked only to wear a full football kit, sporting a shirt of a team that they specifically didn’t support. The night was a success, with over 40 footballers in tow, those that wanted to drink, drank; those that wanted to sing, sang; and ‘fun’ in the nicest way possible was had by all. (More information is available on what goes on behind closed doors). After the provisional trials were over, Wednesday 7 October brought the much anticipated intramural ‘teams v teams’. Over the duration of the afternoon, fixtures were played at the impenetrable fortress that is the Rye. The 1st and 2nd team were deadlocked with two goals apiece, the 3rd and 4th team could not find a winner in a feisty high scoring 4-4 draw, and two sides battled it out to form the up-for-grabs spot as the 5th team, with one side walking away with a double-figure win. The end result of the trial period was the creation of five solid football teams. These sides captained by five
unforgettable names around the university campus; Ross ‘The Italion Stallion’ Petts, Tom ‘Angelface’ Smith, Neil ‘Harry Redknapp’ Padbury, ‘Baby Jay’ Willett, and Dan ‘The Hat’ Lovett. Week in week out, the Bucks FC Army wake up early on a Wednesday, eat a hearty breakfast and leave the house, safe in the knowledge that their favourite day of the week is only just beginning. A light meal with the rest of the squad, a walk down to the rye or ‘well-behaved’ bus journey to an away fixture, before 90 minutes of pure grit and determination, playing for the badge on their chest. The day can only end with the perfect finish; a cold pint of snakebite, and some die-hard Wycombe Rangers 40 of your best mates around you. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please contact Chairman Jake Smart on 07891 660 977 or jacob.smart@outlook.com. Also, please attend the intramural 5-a-side football on a Thursday night at the Wycombe Rye Lido. Sessions cost £2 a player and are run by Ross Petts and Lewis Newton.
has never been so cool by David Tungate
At the badminton sessions we have,
Sport for Fun is also a springboard for getting into the
we’re bringing fun and enjoyment
competitive side. As competitive training follows Sport for
to the sport. We have themed music
Fun, there is a chance for you to stay on and train with the
which brings a bit of individuality to
Badminton team. If you are interested then please talk to me
the session. It makes it different each
about it at the session and I can give you all the details. The
week and gets people singing along and
girls had their first fixture on Wednesday 18 November, and
enjoying themselves even more. Being the ambassador of badminton has been really enjoyable. It has allowed me to express
the boys won their first game in over two years last week with a rejuvenated team and are looking to continue that success across the term in the league and cup.
myself and promote the sport as I wish. It’s about
For everyone that isn’t aware the Sport for Fun sessions
catering for your participants. You’ve got to think and
run from 5-6pm on a Tuesday, there is also a session on
find a way of getting people along to your session who wouldn’t normally be motivated to. The Students' Union has helped me hugely as well, part paying for coaching courses, and putting me on free courses through the University to improve myself and in turn the session. When I’m at the session I try and be as personable, happy and jokey as possible with everyone. Making sure everyone feels included and valued, which they are. This should in turn make them more likely to come back each week. We have had 60 different people try Badminton over the first four weeks, with eight people having a 100% attendance record. There will be a prize for the person (or people) that has attended the most sessions. We have four courts, which enables sixteen people to go on court at one time. I, as the ambassador, get people on and off the court as efficiently as possible. Making sure people aren’t waiting too long off court, whilst ensuring people on court get a decent turn before they move off. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played before or if you can’t come each week it is a chance for you to get involved in a sport on your terms and around your studies.
Thursday from 6-7.30pm. With competitive training following the Tuesday session until 8pm. Come and get involved.
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