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SAM UEA Staff Association Magazine December 2011 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Committee News 2 AGM 3 Member Discounts Regular Events and Club News 3 4 Events 5-7 Events Calendar At a glance Event booking forms

We know that SAM is later than usual this Autumn/Winter, but with the recent Integration project over the summer we realised that people s minds would be elsewhere, so we decided to hold back with

1 SAM UEA Staff Association Magazine December 2011 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Committee News 2 AGM 3 Member Discounts Regular Events and Club News 3 4 Events 5-7 Events Calendar At a glance Event booking forms staff_assoc University of East Anglia Norwich NR4 7TJ Missed us? We know that SAM is later than usual this Autumn/Winter, but with the recent Integration project over the summer we realised that people s minds would be elsewhere, so we decided to hold back with your SAM. However... The Staff Association has remained active in it s technological forms, keeping you informed of any changes, events or discounts using these methods: UEASA has an extensive website with everything from the Constitution through to photo s and articles of past events. You can view details of the Committee online and print off booking forms for trips and events. The web link is shown on the bottom left of this page. And if you are a Facebook user, why not Like the UEA Staff Association page. We add info of new discounts on the group and any info on late bookings for trips and events. You can also add pictures of trips and events you have been on, as well as telling us what you think of the Staff Association and what events you would like. The SA also has an address (ueasa@uea.ac.uk) on which we circulate details of events and reminders about events. If you do not already receive these s and would like to, please h.mount@uea.ac.uk Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2012 The Staff Association would like to wish all it s members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2012! We have plenty for you to look forward to in 2012 with a great array of events and trips from a quiz night through to an astronomical night under the stars and a Harry Potter Warner Bros Tour! There are also our free events such as the Weekly Walks around campus and the monthly Book Swap. And, don t forget about our subsidised sports clubs if your new year resolution is to get fit! There is Badminton, Netball and Fishing which are suitable for all ages and abilities, and all are welcome. It s your Staff Association, so make it your new year s resolution to make the most of it!!! We look forward to seeing and hearing from you all in ~ From the Staff Association Executive and Social Committees

Executive & Social Committee 2012 There have been the following appointments

in November: Thanks go to Committee members who have now stood down and

2011-12: Chair Jason Berry (01603 593503) jason.berry@uea.ac.

godbold@uea.ac.uk Treasurer Beverley Hughes (01603 592111) b.hughes@uea.ac.uk Vice-Treasurer Sandra Hall (01603 593216) sandra.

uk Executive Members: Trevor Smith trevor.smith@uea.ac.

uk Emma Godbold (01603 591073) e.godbold@uea.ac.uk Beth Henderson beth.

kerin@uea.ac.uk Sarah Lane (01603 592485) s.lane@uea.ac.uk Ian Mortimer (01603 592891) ian.

uk Sharon Weekley (01603 592726) Sharon.weekley@uea.ac.

Weekley Trevor Smith Helen Mount No Photo Available Angela Hook Lynn Kerin

Role? We currently have vacancies for the following roles: Social Committee

Committee members So if you would like to get involved in your Staff

2 Executive & Social Committee 2012 There have been the following appointments and changes on the Executive Committee and Social Committee following the AGM in November: Thanks go to Committee members who have now stood down and welcome to the new members on the Executive and Social Committees for : Chair Jason Berry ( ) Marketing and Recruitment Vacancy Vice-Chair Emma Godbold ( ) Treasurer Beverley Hughes ( ) Vice-Treasurer Sandra Hall ( ) Secretary Angela Hook ( ) Membership Pat Prentice ( ) Social Events Vacancy Website, SAM & Discount List Helen Mount ( ) Sports Co-ordinator Sharon Weekley ( ) Executive Members: Trevor Smith Social Committee Members: Sue Armes ( ) Emma Godbold ( ) Beth Henderson Carol Jacobs ( ) Lynn Kerin ( ) Sarah Lane ( ) Ian Mortimer ( ) Sharon Weekley ( ) Jason Berry Emma Godbold Bev Hughes Sandra Hall Pat Prentice Sharon Weekley Trevor Smith Helen Mount No Photo Available Angela Hook Lynn Kerin Carol Jacobs Sarah Lane Beth Henderson Ian Mortimer Sue Armes New Year New Role? We currently have vacancies for the following roles: Social Committee Chair Executive Committee member (Marketing and Recruitment) Executive Committee members So if you would like to get involved in your Staff Association, help build your skills in a particular area or be involved so you can add it to your CV, or simply because you think you can bring something to the Staff Association, then please get in touch with the Chair, Jason Berry. Page 2 SAM Dece,mber 2011

SAM December 2011 The AGM Page 3 The Staff Association AGM was held on Thursday 17 November 2011 in the Council Chamber. Drinks and nibbles were provided.

Any other business brought about a variety of discussions with members regarding knowledge of the website/facebook pages, the kind of events members would like to attend and how far ahead these

They were useful discussions and the Executive and Social Committee s have taken these away to discuss, proving the importance of the AGM and the opportunity for members to have their say.

Remember to make use of your discount list when shopping or arranging days and nights out.

3 SAM December 2011 The AGM Page 3 The Staff Association AGM was held on Thursday 17 November 2011 in the Council Chamber. Drinks and nibbles were provided. There were no changes to the constitution proposed and no other particular matters to discuss. Any other business brought about a variety of discussions with members regarding knowledge of the website/facebook pages, the kind of events members would like to attend and how far ahead these events were organised and publicised. They were useful discussions and the Executive and Social Committee s have taken these away to discuss, proving the importance of the AGM and the opportunity for members to have their say. Thank you to all who attended. Minutes and reports are available on the UEASA website or from the Secretary. Discounts Galore! Remember to make use of your discount list when shopping or arranging days and nights out. There are a full range of local businesses on the discount list and we are continually working to add to these. Please remember that to claim any discounts of offers, you must produce your UEA Staff Association membership card. Full details of all discounts are available on the UEASA website. We are pleased to confirm that the following local businesses have kindly offered new discounts to members of the UEA Staff Association since the last issue of SAM: 10% discount Use code 86N Cloggs.co.uk 10% online discount Dyno-Rod Tel: (24 hours) Preferential Prices for: Fixed price unblock for a standard domestic blockage and Fixed price for CCTV inspections 85 Drive Me Crazy Driving Instructor Tel: Mobile: % discount New Leaf Will Writers Federation Garry Streeter Tel: Preferential rates on Lasting Power of Attorney ( 215) and Property Trust Wills ( 350) 10% discount (conditions apply) Wish.co.uk Gift Experiences & Experience Days 10% online discount Use code East Anglia Disclaimer: UEASA does not guarantee or recommend any of the businesses, services or products on the discount list. To the best of our knowledge, and at the time of going to press, these companies offer a discount to members, but you are advised to confirm this before making a purchase.

4 SAM December 2011 Regular Events & Clubs The Staff Association clubs are listed below and new members are always welcomed. Page 4 Badminton - Beginners to Experienced Players All are Welcome We are a friendly group of mixed ability players who come together on a Friday night from 5pm to enjoy a number of games of Badminton. We swap playing partners each game so always things to think about and new tricks to learn from each other. For more information contact Peter Bilverstone p.bilverstone@uea.ac.uk or Neil Wilson neil.wilson@uea.ac.uk or just turn up at courts 9 & 10 each Friday night from 5pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Netball - Recruiting now! We play non-league games on Tuesdays from 5.30 with the focus on having fun and exercise. s go out every week asking who is free to play so it works around other commitments. 1/week for Staff Association Members and 1.50/week for guests. If you would like to join the mailing list please contact Rachel Buckenham on R.Buckenham@uea.ac.uk Fishing Please see the Angling Club website ( for further information. Free Lunchtime Walks Mondays at 1pm - meet outside Registry. SA Members only. Please contact Beverley Youngman on or b.youngman@uea.ac.uk for further information. Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life. ~ Adler, Mortimer J. Book Swap The Christmas Book Swap, held in December, brought merriment and joy to all who attended, with a festive buffet. A free prize draw to all attending saw Paula Joannou from SCI win a 20 Waterstones Voucher. Trying to think of a new year s resolution why not make it to read some good books and come along to the Staff Association Room in the Pavilion on the first Wednesday of each month from 12.15pm to 1.45pm and swap your books! Bring in the books you ve read, place them on the shelves and take away another book to read. It s as simple as that, and it is all free for Staff Association members. Tea, coffee and cake will be available and you are welcome to bring your lunch whilst you have a look through the books, read or socialise with others. For further info Sharon.weekley@uea.ac.uk Trips and Events You said... We listened Following the survey sent out earlier this year, and comments raised at the AGM in November, the Social Committee have listened to what you wanted and come up with the a fantastic variety of events for the first half of next year and have some brilliant ideas for the later part of the year. To try and minimise printing and paper wastage, we have also condensed the way we display the events. The details are now in a list, in date order, and booking forms are found on a separate page after the last event. You still need to complete the relevant form and send it to the organiser with your payment as usual. And remember book early to avoid disappointment for these great activities and days out as superbly reduced prices for members! Now just turn the page to view what s on offer!

5 Quiz n Pizza Night Friday 27 January 2012 ~ The Pavilion, Colney Lane Beat the January blues and come along to our fun evening General Knowledge Quiz with a brand new Quizmaster! Maximum of 6 people per team. Price includes cost of Pizza which will be served during the interval. Please bring your own drinks. Members 1 each Non-members 1.50 each Day Trip to London Saturday 11 February 2012 ~ coach leaves UEA 8.30am For more information visit: Members 11 each Fancy a day out in London? Our coach will drop you centrally and collect from the same location so you can take in the sights, see a show or visit one of the many free attractions in the Capital. There is so much to choose from and several attractions are free. Non-members 14 each Children 6 each An evening talk at the Norfolk Observatory, with star gazing Saturday 25 February 2012 ~ Depart UEA 7.00pm An evening talk given at the Seething Observatory in South Norfolk by Mark Shepherd, a senior member for many years. This will last approximately 45 minutes plus the chance to ask questions after. This is suitable for children over 8 and all adults and so would make a great family evening out. The subject matter can be tailored to the audience on the day. If the sky is clear then the domes will be opened and we will have the chance to look through at least a couple of good sized telescopes at whatever celestial bodies are of interest on the night (weather permitting). Refreshments will be provided. Make sure to wrap up warm! There is an option to drive yourself there and there is plenty of car parking (directions available to those booking and on request), or be driven from UEA by minibus/coach. Visit (own transport): Members free Non-members 2 each Child (over 8) 1 each Visit plus transport: Members 8 each Non-members 10 each Child (over 8) 5 each Evening of Clairvoyance and Mediumship Sally-Ann Taylor Spiritual Psychic Medium Clairvoyant & Healer Friday 2 March 2012 ~ Doors open 7pm, starts The Pavilion, Colney Lane Back by popular demand this will be a night to remember, you will not be disappointed! For more information on Sally-Ann s work, see Nibbles will be provided, Please bring your own drinks Members 8.50 each Non-members 10 each Page 5 SAM December 2011

there will be a celebratory afternoon tea and prize-giving. Suitable for teams of adults or families alike. Members 2 each Non-members 2.

6 Scavenger Hunt Sat/Sun 21/22 April 2012 Join the UEASA Scavenger Hunt! At your leisure, over the weekend of 21/22 April, scavenge as many items as you can on the list to be provided to you and bring them all to the Pavilion, Colney Lane on Sunday 22 3pm where there will be a celebratory afternoon tea and prize-giving. Suitable for teams of adults or families alike. Members 2 each Non-members 2.50 each RAF Museum Hendon Saturday 19 May 2012 ~ departing UEA at and returning approx Spend a day visiting the RAF Museum in Hendon, North London. This is a trip for the whole family and includes a guided tour of the museum. RAF Museum London has a world-class collection and display of aircraft in several exciting and interactive exhibitions. The film & sound collection has some seven million feet of film dating from the pioneering days of aviation to the present day and the photograph collection contains about 250,000 images. The fine art collection is arguably the best collection of military aviation artwork in the UK and represents the people, aircraft, equipment and 'Service Life' of the RAF. The medal collection encompasses all orders, decorations and medals and compliments the uniform collection, which is particularly strong on the First and Second World Wars. There is a separate exhibition on at the time of our visit called Sport in the RAF. This examines the participation of service members throughout the RAF's history in the Olympics and Commonwealth Games - as well as the day to day importance that Sport has in RAF service life. Visit for more information. Members 15 each Non-members 17 each Children 12 each A visit to IKEA Saturday 19 May 2012 ~ departing UEA at and returning approx Spend time at one of the largest furniture and homeware stores in the country, the Tottenham/Edmonton IKEA. Visit for more information. Members 14 each Non-members 16 each Children 11 each A visit to Kenwood House Saturday 19 May 2012 ~ departing UEA at and returning approx Set in beautiful landscaped parkland in the midst of Hampstead Heath, North London, Kenwood House (English Heritage) is one of the most magnificent visitor attractions in London. This elegant villa, remodeled by Robert Adam in the 18th century, houses a superb collection of paintings, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner and Gainsborough, as well as the Suffolk collection of rare Elizabethan portraits. Don t miss the famous Adam Library with its beautiful friezes and grand colonnades. The landscape was designed to be seen from a planned circuit walk that provided a series of evocative views, contrasts and "surprises" for which Repton was well known. One of today's greatest and most delightful "surprises" is to find this gentleman's estate complete with farm, dairy, stables, kitchen garden, lakes, woods and meadows still surviving so close to the centre of London. Bordered on three sides by Hampstead Heath, the Kenwood estate, having been maintained as a designed landscape until the 1950s, has a different character from the Heath. Kenwood is Grade II* on the English Heritage 'Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest'. Visit for more information. Members each Non-members each Children each Page 6 SAM December 2011

7 Warner Bros Studio Tour - Harry Potter! Saturday 23 June 2012 ~ departing UEA Warner Bros. Studio Tour London provides an amazing new opportunity to explore the magic of the Harry Potter films the most successful film series of all time. This unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world. Here are just some of the things you can expect to see and do: Step inside and discover the actual Great Hall. Explore Dumbledore s office and discover never-before-seen treasures. See iconic props from the films, including Harry s Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid s motorcycle. Learn how creatures were brought to life with green screen effects, animatronics and life-sized models. Rediscover other memorable sets from the film series, including the Gryffindor common room, the boys dormitory, Hagrid s hut, Potion s classroom and Professor Umbridge s office at the Ministry of Magic. For more magical details visit the official website - The Staff Association is pleased to offer this event at the competitive price of: Members 34 each Non members 41 each Children 30 each This covers coach travel and admission to the Studios; charges with other tour operators are currently starting at 50 per person. COMING SOON... An Evening at the Belgian Monk Look out for another brilliant evening of fabulous food and lovely fruit beers at the Belgian Monk in March Details will be circulated to all members shortly AT A GLANCE JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE 27th Quiz Night 11th London Day Trip 2nd Clairvoyance Evening 21-22nd Scavenger Hunt 19th RAF Museum Hendon 23rd Warner Bros Studio Tour Harry Potter 25th Norfolk Astronomical Society TBC, Belgian Monk 19th IKEA Trip 19th A visit to Kenwood House If you would like to attend any Staff Association trips or events, please return the booking form on the bottom of the relevant poster. Please note, dates and times may be subject to change following the publication of SAM, so please contact the organiser or check the UEASA website for up to date information on events. Disclaimer: Trips and events are arranged by the Social Committee for the benefit of Staff Association members and their guests. The Staff Association accepts no responsibility or liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred and those attending trips and events do so at their own risk. Page 7 SAM December 2011

9 Event Booking Forms Complete the form as usual and send it to the organiser listed, along with your payment. Please make cheques payable to UEA Staff Association and do NOT send cash through the post. I would like to book. Members 1.00 each and. Non-Member 1.50 each Please return this form and payment to Lynn Kerin, Finance Office, Registry by Friday 20 th January Quiz n Pizza Night 27/1/2012 I would like to book. Members 11 each. Non-Member 14 each. Child 6 each Please return this form and payment to Carol Jacobs, Dean of Students Office by 27 th January London Day Trip 11/2/2012 I would like to book: Visit (own transport):... Members (free)... 2 each... Child (over 1 each Visit plus 8 each each...child(over 5 each Please return this form and payment to Ian Mortimer, Dean of Students Office by Friday 10 th February I would like to book. Members 8.50 each and. Non-Member 10 each Please return this form and payment to Sarah Lane, Careers Office by Friday 17 th February I would like to book. Members 2 each and. Non-Member 2.50 each Please return this form and payment to Lynn Kerin, Finance Office, Registry by Thursday 1st March Norfolk Astronomical Society 25/2/2012 Evening of Clairvoyance and Mediumship 2/3/2012 Scavenger Hunt 22/4/2012

11 Complete the form as usual and send it to the organiser listed, along with your payment. Please make cheques payable to UEA Staff Association and do NOT send cash through the post. I would like to book. Members 15 each. Non-Member 17 each. Child 12 each Please return this form and payment to Ian Mortimer, Dean of Students Office by Friday 27 April RAF Museum Hendon 19/5/2012 I would like to book. Members 14 each. Non-Member 16 each. Child 11 each Please return this form and payment to Ian Mortimer, Dean of Students Office by Friday 27 April Visit to IKEA 19/5/2012 Mobile Tel I would like to book: ... I would like to book.... Members each... Non-Member each......child each Please return this form and payment to Ian Mortimer, Dean of Students Office by Friday 27 April Mobile Tel ... I would like to book. Members 34 each and. Non-Member 41 each...child places (5 to each Please return this form and payment to Emma Godbold, REN West by Thursday 12 th January (Please note that in order for the Staff Association to secure these tickets we will need to confirm booking numbers with our travel provider by mid January Cheques will be cashed after payday at the end of April Please contact Emma Godbold if you wish for your payment to be taken earlier or if you wish to split your payment into monthly instalments.) A Visit to Kenwood House 19/5/2012 Warner Bros Studio Tour 23/6/2012

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