<<Name>> <<SA Number>> <<Location>> SAM Winter UEA Staff Association Magazine

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1 <<Name>> <<SA Number>> <<Location>> SAM Winter 2014 UEA Staff Association Magazine

2 New Year, New You, New Staff Association! We hope that, like us at the Staff Association, you came back to the university refreshed from the Christmas break, and with many more ideas for new resolutions than you could possibly accommodate in one single year! This might just about be the most exciting time of the year (we ll grant you that doesn t take into account the ever-stretching wait until January s pay day!) But financial considerations aside, plans for the year ahead start to take shape and the blank canvas for 2014 starts to take on some colour. If like us, you have made a commitment to being more active, then you might want to try one of the activities we offer? Why not give yourself some much deserved time away from your computer screen at lunchtime? The SA walking group meets every Monday at 1pm outside the Registry to treat themselves to a revitalising walk around UEA and the Broads. And what s more, it s completely free! For more details, contact Beverley Youngman at b.youngman@uea.ac.uk. If you are interested in trying a new sport, the SA runs two friendly badminton groups which meet at the SportsPark from 5pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. And with our 1 fee and turn up and leave as you want policy, it will be hard to find a more convenient way of getting some exercise! Our Tuesday group welcomes players of all abilities, whilst our Friday group is best suited to those at an intermediate to advanced level. For more information, contact me at b.poubeau@uea.ac.uk about our Tuesday group or Gill Price at gill.price@uea.ac.uk for the Friday sessions. We are also putting the finishing touches to a brand new Tennis club so be sure to check our webpages for more details soon! And if your New Year s resolutions involve dedicating more time to yourself, what better of spending your newly acquired me time than by getting into a good book? Our SA Book Swap meets on the first Wednesday of the month. To find out more, see page 4. As you may have noticed, in line with the New Year, we have given SAM a fresh new look (we hope you like it!) and will be giving the website an overhaul too. We all have plenty of exciting ideas for 2014 and have recently welcomed a number of new members to the Exec Team and Social Committee who are all enthusiastic about starting new things - but we would love to hear from you too! The Staff Association is run by UEA Staff for UEA Staff, so don t hesitate to contact us if you have any ideas for trips, discounts, or even if you would like to run your own sports club but don t know where to start! With best wishes for 2014 from all of us at the Staff Association, we look forward to seeing you soon! Beatrice Poubeau and Sarah Morris, SAM Editors UEA Staff Association Magazine Winter

3 Upcoming Events Our fantastic Social Committee have been working hard to create a programme of events which we hope you will love! Below is a quick peek at what s planned for the rest of this year. We ll be providing further information and booking details about all these events in the near future. February Behind the scenes at the Maddermarket Theatre March Wine Tasting April Houses of Parliament visit May BBC London Tour / Houghton Hill Horse Trials June Birmingham Weekend - see more on page 3 July Boat Trip August Bletchley Park September London Trip Thames Festival October Coronation Street trip November Christmas Market December Christmas Bookswap Party January s Quiz: Draytonas beat off the competition... Our January quiz, organised by Sarah Lane of the Social Committee and run by Quizmaster Lynn Kerin and her scoring assistant Helen Mount, was held on Friday 17 January in the Staff Association Room at Colney Pavilion. The event was a great success with a total of 10 teams taking part, who battled it out over 8 rounds of questions and a table round! With Pizza and a raffle alongside this, the night was filled with fun and laughter! The winning team were The Draytonas (pictured). UEA Staff Association Magazine Winter

4 Birmingham Weekend Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June 2014 MEMBERS: 99 MEMBERS GUESTS (Adult): 115 This weekend offers members and their guests the opportunity to explore Birmingham, it s attractions and Bullring shopping centre, home to Over 160 of the most imaginative and desirable shops for you to explore! Tickets include: Coach to/from Birmingham; overnight accommodation and breakfast Tickets also include FREE entry into BBC Gardeners World Live where you can find all the floral inspiration, shopping and expert tips to create your perfect garden in time for the barbeque season. Tickets to Cadbury World can be arranged for you. Birmingham Weekend - Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June 2014 MEMBERS: 99 MEMBERS GUESTS: 115 Name: School/Dept: Mobile No:.. Please book me: *Please list names/membership numbers Children (aged 16 & 3.50 I enclose a cheque for: made payable to UEA Staff Association Please list the names of all those wishing to attend, together with Staff Association membership numbers where applicable, on the reverse of the form. Please return slip with cheque (payable to UEA Staff Association) to Sharon Weekley (Staff Association, Estates and Buildings Division) by Friday 7th March UEA Staff Association Magazine Winter

5 Staff Association Book Swap Our book swap is completely free and allows you to catch up with other Staff Association members, or just grab something new to read and a slice of cake! Our 2014 book swaps are taking place on the following dates in our new venue in the Estates Building: 5 March 2 April 7 May 4 June 2 July 6 August 3 September 1 October 5 November 3 December Further details will be sent out in advance of each event. For more information, please contact Sharon Weekley at Sharon.Weekley@uea.ac.uk. UEA Staff Association Magazine Winter

6 RECRUITING NOW! Staff Association 5-a-side Football Alongside our Badminton and Tennis Teams, we re also offering the chance to get involved in a weekly kickaround! Mondays from 6 7pm Members: 3.00 Non-Members: 3.50 If you are interested in signing up or just want further information please contact Michael Skey at M.Skey@uea.ac.uk UEA Staff Association Magazine Winter

7 Staff Association Discount List As a member of the Staff Association, you have access to a huge range of discounts! From hairdressers to hotels, our discount list aims to get you the best deals wherever we can! Our latest additon to the list is GreenFrog taxis who are offering SA members double stamps on their loyalty cards. For more information about this, and all our dicsounts, please visit UEA Staff Association Magazine Winter

8 Regular Clubs and Events The Staff Association clubs are listed below and new members are always welcomed. Fishing Please see the Angling Club website ( for further information. Badminton - Tuesdays Please Beatrice Poubeau (b.poubeau@uea.ac.uk) for more details about Tuesday badminton. Badminton - Fridays Please Gill Price (gill.price@uea.ac.uk) for more details about Friday badminton. Lunchtime Walks - Mondays Please contact Beverley Youngman on or b.youngman@uea.ac.uk for further information. Monthly Book Swap First Wednesday of every month, pm in the Estates building. Tea and Coffee will be available. Homemade cakes normally available. Please contact Sharon Weekley on or sharon.weekley@uea.ac.uk for further information. Anyone for Tennis?? If you are interested in taking up playing tennis, please contact Jason Berry (jason.berry@uea.ac.uk) as the UEASA are considering booking courts locally to have a fun game of tennis on a regular basis if there is enough interest. UEA Staff Association Magazine Winter