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A home for RCSU President to eat At long last the Royal College of Science Union has an office it can call its own . Up until now the RCSU Office was in the room above South- side Shop belonging to the Summer Accommodation Service. This meant that the office had to be evacuated of all traces of in Southside! RCS every summer term. But now, with the opening of the New Huxley Building, Peter Teague, IC Union President, will force himself to eat in the Southside refectory things have changed for the at least once a week from now on. He is taking this drastic step in order that he can better. The new, purpose-built monitor the quality of food being served their. This came out at the UGM yesterday when office, situated at the west end of the Sherfield walkway, he was proposing the refectories motion printed in Monday's issue of FELIX. comprises a small executive office for administrative purposes There were two amendments and a larger meeting room to the motion which was finally for 10 years and the President by Pete Holland who was not which has been equipped with passed by an overwhelming did not feel that this was at the meeting. This attempt plush, new chairs. The one majority. Both amendments good enough considering the ' finally failed when the quorum major drawback of the new were to the section "IC advances that had been made was challenged by Tom office was neatly summed up by union notes". The words in this field in this period. Abraham successfully. Vice President Chalky White: after refectories in pdint four of What was required was an It was also revealed that "There's no bloody windows" . the section were deleted and independent body to investigate John Downs, Honorary Secretary a seventh point added. This the College's catering system. of IC Union, had not in fact noted that the government's This body would report its got glandular fever but was canteens in Westminster were findings to the Refectory suffering from a disease Damp but heavily subsidized. Committee and this report suspected to be German It was brought out at the would also be published in measles. Although he would meeting that the refectories FELIX . It was quite clear that probably be out of the sick had made a total loss of £44000 many people agreed with the bay in a few days he will be successful unable to resume his duties for when the catering reserves had motion although some of them another three or four weeks. In been taken into account. It has appeared not to fully understand the meantime, the President been decided to pay off this its aims. This led to a lot of Fair 75 and Deputy President will debt over a period of three to confusion and time wasting in the meeting. handle any urgent matters that Large crowds attended this four years. John would have had to deal There then followed attempts year's Freshers Fair which The catering system in the with. was held last Tuesday after- College had not been reviewed to discuss a motion proposed noon. This is tbe second year running that the Fair has been held in the Union Building — previously, the Fair was held Freshers' Reception- in the JCR, Sherfield Building. Over ninety clubs and societies were present at the Fair to try and convince the hordes to join their particular Participation and caution club or society. However, the advice given to the freshers at At the freshers' reception We have enjoyed massive ways of running refectories the Freshers Reception on last Monday, the Rector, the redevelopment in the last more economically. Wednesday made Freshers IC Union President and twenty years...", he said. Peter Teague speaking later cautious in parting with any several other officers of the However, the cash shortage at the reception outlined the monies 1 Union delivered speeches to facing universities would delay issues which would be facing students in the Union this The bar staff worked the UG and PG fresh men and plans to increase undergraduate year. Accommodation was one extremely hard to provide women dealing with all aspects student numbers. Also, there of these. "We have got about liquid sustenance for the of College and Union affairs . were fewer women in the 1200 students in College hundreds of people who come The main theme of the College much to everyone's accommodation — that is not to the Fair! Brendan, the speeches was participation' sorrow and strenuous efforts to enough... I do not feel we Union Bar manager said that and involvement in the College deal with this problem were in should be satisfied until we his staff, full and part-time and Union acti\«ities. In 'his hand. have every student who wants could only be commended for speech, the Rector impressed He also went to talk about to go into College accommoda- their efforts and the unusually upon students the importance the refectory price increases tion in College accommodation". long hours they worked. of "an active and involved and the College's position Union" in College life and the Many experienced Fair goers with respect to the UGC's On the question of refectories, need to give it "our utmost thought that tbis year's was self-balancing rules. There the President said, "I feel support" in order to make it quite successful and it certainly was very little the College the Union should be pressing "truly representative of the attracted more people than it could do about the problem, students of this College". Continued on bach page has done in tbe past few years. but they were looking into 2 FELIX

Friday 3rd Tuesday 7th IC Film Society presents 'Satyricon' in the Great Hall at 7.15pm. IC Operatic Society meeting at 7.30pm in 53 Prince's Gate. Adm to members only. Membership obtainable at the door. Associated Studies: Lecture on the 'Harpsichord' by Alexander QEC: Free group in the New Common Room Bar from 7.30pm till Skeaping in Theatre A , Sherfie Id Building at 1 30pm . 10.45pm. Film: 'The Making of the English Landscape" being shown in Theatre B, Sherfie Id Building at 1.30pm. Chelsea: Disco from 8.00pm — 11 jOOpm. Adm 1 Op. Career Opportunities Talk: 'What sort of Career?' by Mr PA Saturday 4th Ashworth, University of Careers Advisory Service. IC Ents presents 'Greenslade' in the Great Hall at 8.00pm plus Hall Dinner: 7.00pm for 7.30pm in Sherfie Id Bui Iding . 'Philip Goodhand Tate'. Adm £1.10 (1C students only in adv); STOIC Film Talk: Mark Caldwell talks to Tim Curry of the 'Rocky £1.20adv (others) and £1.30 at the door. Horror Picture Show'. Tiddly-winks race along Oxford Street. Meet 10.00am at Marble Wednesday 8th Arch or Southside at 9.15am. IC Folk Club present Bob Pegg in the Union Lower Refectory at Chelsea: Freshers Ball with 'NUTZ', Warren Harry and the Yum 8j0Opm.Adm:- Members 25p, non-members 45p. Membership 60p. Yum Band. Food .8.00pm - 11 45pm.Adm 75p. Thursday 9th Sunday Sth STOIC Lunchbreak weekly news magazine with Mike Williams. Chelsea: Film 'Straw Dogs'. Adm 1 5p. Aero Freshers Dinner. Monday 6th Associated Studies: The Political Scene(1) Christopher Hitchins, Assistant Editor of the New Statesman. Theatre A, Sherfie Id SCC Executive meeting. Building at 1.30pm . ICWA Annual Dinner. 7 JDOpm for 7.30pm in the Lower Dining Career Opportunities Talk: 'Computing' by Mr B Hyde, IBM Room. Sherry in the Ante-room. Cabaret and bar extension. United Kingdom Ltd. SherfieId Building.

LIBRA (24Sep-230ct): Jupiter is in your house of partnerships, formalities and public relations,. These will almost flow on the 9th and 19th due to good aspects. The 13th may prove difficult in these areas. Owing to Saturn square Uranus you may find your Tfia rlsimlcgiaal hopes and wishes being limited and feel rather introverted on the 12th and 20th. SCORPIO (240ct-22Nov): While Venus enhances your hopes, wishesand brings harmonious relationships withfriends particularly on the 10th and 21st, Jupiter protects your health and work. After the 17th Mars activates interest in travel or academic pursuits. Uranus may inject some creative impulses and you may be tempted Reflections until October 21st to mix business with pleasure. SAGITTARIUS (23Nov-22Dec): You may find yourself meeting new and interesting people through social gatherings and parties. ARIES (22Mar—21Apr): The main activities are centred around Mercury and the Sun in your social house indicate a month full of partnership, formalities and public relations. About the 14th Social activity, associations, invitations and involvement with Jupiter is in opposition to the Sun and this may cause extravagance in money and/or emotions. Nonetheless, its retrogate motion groups. It's most likely a romance (or two) will spring from these through Aries eases your problems and may bring back into your activities perhaps around the 9th or 19th . life some of the persons and conditions which were fortunate for CAPRICORN (23Dec-20Jan): Your main interest is having a you last May and June . good start at work. You may find yourself involved with superiors TAURUS (21 Apr-21 May): From the 5th until the end of the in relation to career considerations. If not, it may be that you are month your planet Venus transits your solar house of social life, concerned about your future career. Venus brings harmony into pleasures and love affairs. You may find yourself attracting some your work, social and love life. These will thrive throughout the month particularly on the 1 0th and 21 st. members of the opposite sex. Especially about the 10th when the Moon trines Venus they may find your magnetism irresistable. AQUARIUS (21Jan-19Feb): Owing to Uranus square Saturn Anyhow, the main theme is workand this may prove time consuming . certain difficulties may arise in partnerships and this could lower GEMINI II (22May-22Jun): The Sun and your planet Mercury your prestige unless you employ some diplomacy. Until the 17th are in your area of social life, entertainment, and love affairs. Mars energizes your social and love life. It grows your interest These will be the main attractions of the month.New friends and/ in the opposite sex. After the 17th this energy is converted into or associates will be entering into your life. Favourable aspects useful work. around the 9th and 19th may cause you to flourish in the social PISCES (20Feb-21Mar): Jupiter is in your money area and scene or you may get to meet some interesting people . this means a financially good month. Extravagance in money or CANCER (23Jun—23Jul): Jupiter brightens your area of status emotions is possible around the 13th. Venus will harmonise and career. Around the 9th, 14th and 19th good aspects from the partnerships particularly on the 10th and 21st. From the 17th Mars Moon indicate you may gain prestige or respect over others. Or goes into your area of romance and when well aspected as on the your work may become easier. New developments may occur in 6th and 15th it can mean action' The 21st is especially fortunate your love life. Venus will make you more attractive to others for the Pisceans . c ic especially around 8th and 1 0th and you are likely to meet many possible dates or make new friends. LEO (24Jul-23Aug): The Sun and Mercury are both in your IMPERIAL COLLEGE RADIO area of intellectual activities, communication (meetings, con- Invite you to their Annual General Meeting ferences, mail, phone), short journeys, relatives and neighbours. on FRIDAY 10th OCTOBER at 12.45 in These will play an important role until the 24th. Around the 9th the Senior Cosmos Room, Union Building. their cOTifOrt^tion indicates a highly fortunate day in these areas. The election of the officers and managers of the station for The 13th may prove difficult if you follow impulses. Nonetheless, the coating year will be bed at this meeting. Nomination Venus brings some security into financial affairs. papers have been posted ontside the IC Radio room in VIRGO (24Aug—23Sep): Venus transits your own sign indicating Southside. harmonious relationships and possible financial gains. Particularly, Please note that only Fall members of the station are the 10th and 21st when the Moon trines it, are fortunate days. eligible for election, and that only full members may vote. Romantically, it looks very promising and you may find yourself Details of membership may be obtained from The Secretary, making new friends especially from the opposite sex. From the IC Radio, c/o Union Office, or from the stand at the Fresher's 17th Mars may activate partnerships and friendships or further fair at the start of term. them. CFOOD GUIDE

Many of you will, by now, have had occassion to sample some of the delights of Mr Mooney's kitchens. This being the case, several points may have struck you regarding the quality of food, service and hygiene ot the refectories. We do not propose to go Hamburger Joints into these matters here .

For those of you who are For the lovers of the American way of life, it is possible particular about the food you choice in dishes and of a to savour the American craving for plastic food in central eat, we have compiled a list higher price are listed . These London. There are a large number of establishments, varying of restaurants in this guide are the sort of places worth where one can obtain meals at visiting at weekends with widely in appeal, which cater for this'. You can also be reasonable prices. friends. served by 'Butch Boys', 'Leggy Beauties' or even have The list has been roughly The third and last area decent food at Strikes, GAS and GAD respectively'. divided into three sections includes restaurants only to Albert's Plum offers loud music, large portions, titillating according to price. The first be visited on rare and special waitresses and its proximity to College. There is also a consists of those restaurants cccassions . disco in the evenings which is worth a visit if only to which serve similar meals to This is an alternative eating experience a Harvey Wall banger. those in College refectories, guide and should be used as but of a much better quality .In such. It provides you with a ' On the other hand, if its 6.00am. and you're tired, hungry the second, restaurants which wide range of restaurants with and have lots of loose change, then GAS is the place for offer a slightly widerrange of matching prices.Good eating! you. Here, the waitresses, showing practically all that nature gave them, are the main attraction'.The food however, does not quite match up to expectations. If however, what you require is good food at reasonable Cheapies prices, there is only one disaster area to go to — GAD . Everything on the menu is well cooked and the range stretches past hamburgers. One can quench one's thirst These purveyors of fine food are on the whole, for the with the iced water provided or indulge in a fruit-flavoured main course, slightly dearer (but only be a few pence — milkshake (at 35p the best to be had anywhere in town). At don't forget they have waitress service) than Mooney's 71p a plain hamburger,and chinsserved with lots of chilli refectories. They offer a wide selection of dishes (main sauce is very good value indeed'. Their barbecued spare course 3Op — 50p). However, their deserts (which are not ribs (£1 50) is a memorable feast which can be topped — off obligatory, but nevertheless recommended) are rather more with a portion of chocolate fudge cake (40p)'. expensive (15p — 20p) than those in Southside. These establishments are to be regarded as Mooney's rivals — their prices reflect the high turnover of satisfied customers and hence their inexpensiveness with no loss to service . Great British Success; Gloucester Road, SW7 .(opposite tube st'tn). Should you live near, in or are visiting Kangaroo Valley (Earls Court to Barry McKenzie) then one of "Pot" restaurants is where you are most likely to eat. The recommended one is the 'Hot Pot' in Kenway Road'. Here you can obtain Alberto Plum, 34 Thurloe Street, South Station, SW7. delicious Mousaka for 50p or succulent Roast Chicken for Hamburger Heaven, 159 Ob Brompton Road, SW7. 45p and even good Spag. Bol. (Spaghetti Bolognese to the Great American Success, 100 Kensington High Street, W8. (opposite uninitiated) for 35p . If this den of iniquity doesn't grab you, Biba). then try the 'Chelsea Kitchen' on Kings Road or the 'Stockpot' American Diner, Earls Court Road,SW5. in Basil Street. The menues in these places are changed daily. * * * American Hamburger, 329 F ulham Road. American Haven, 190.Kings Road, SW3.167 Earls Court Road,SW5 Brooke's68 , SW7 ,". Seafarer, 99 F ulham Road, SW3 . * * * *

Strikes, 208 Earls Court Road, SW5 and Gloucester Rcad,SW7. (nearWaitrose). Pizza lands, 20 Brompton Road, SW1 .75 G loucester Road , SW7 .325 * % % * * FulhamRoad, SW10 . Guys & Dolls, Kings Road, (opposite army barracks) Great American Disaster, a.Beauchamp Place. SW3; 355 Fulham Frank's Cafe, Bute Street, SW7. Road»SW10. # * * Under £2 Downstairs; 8 Basil Street, SW3. Lira's Cafe, Mantepelier Street, SW3 . We move up a little this time and consequently explore Gloucester Restaurant, Gloucester Road - virtually opposite a wide variety of international dishes. In the odd occasions Queens Gate Terrace as you walk into Gloucester Road . when a few of you want something different (not women! — The Pot, 5a Hogarth Pbce.SWS. , or men!?!), it is worth trying one of the restaurants in this The Golden Pot, off Hogarth Place, SW5. group'. You can explore several varieties of curries in the 'Curry Palace' in Gloucester Road. Gastronomes may start * * * with a Kebab served with a tossed salad'. * If you want to really 'blow your mind', order an extra hot Stockpot, 6 Basil Street, SW3. and chilli spiced curry'. If you want to blow other peoples' The Hotpot, 6 Kenway R cad, SW5. minds, an onion bh a gee will do the trick admirably'. In this Chelsea Kitchen, 98 King's Road, SW3. category, the Hussain' in Thurloe Place is heartily recommended. The 'Bristro Vino' serves reasonably cheap Italian meals if that's your fancy. Their Avocado Vinigrette is unlikely to

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I Spy, War Correspondent.

by Thomas Stevenson Loyal peasants of Imperial College, your day of redemption from the evil bureaucratic clutches of National Socialists, National Imperial College Dramatic will be to "Otherwise Capitalists, International Socialists and International Capitalists Society welcomes any new Engaged" by Simon Gray, has come! A mighty force of levity, wit, gentlemanly aggression members, with interests in directed by Harold Pinter and and civilised warfare has sprung from Albion's Lions in the acting, stage management, starring Alan Bates . The cost: Antipodean regions of the British Empire, at the express command design or direction. Our plans £1,00 and the date October 16th. of that arch-enemy of gravity, darkness and despondancy. The for the first term have recently Please let Dramsoc know today Wizard of The Antipodes. This force of 'Light and Might' is been finalised. Eric Stovell, (Friday) if you want to go by known to all the world as Alf's our new President, will direct phoning lnt.2854. We will be Imperial Army, a name which "The Captain of Kopenlck" by having a make-up expert to already strikes terror into the other recently arrived minion Carl Zuckermayer. This play, demonstrate to us on October dark recesses of the self- of Antipodean necromancy Is has great scope for actors 14th, and one of our experienced hating, corrupting and un- nonother than Colonel Catford, (around forty parts are avai lable) members will be organising Brltish Influences of glorious Commander of Alf's and for stage crew (twenty- workshop sessions. We hope seriousness.The Army's patron Imperial Army, Eastern three scene changes). Among to make some tapes for IC and Warlord Is non-other than Antipodes Division and known the other highlights of the Radio. For those of you who His Levity, The Wizard to his "friends" as Tony year wi II be theatre visits (both want to see us in action, some Himself. Catford, sometime salesman, to the West End and to Fringe of our recently departed So far units of Alf's Army labourer, cook, dishwasher, productions). The first visit members are presenting John have scourged and cleansed mountaineer and scoutmaster, Osborne's "Look Back In the campuses of the University he poses as a bungling Anger" in the Union Concert of Melbourne and the University imcompetant daydreamer whilst Hall on October 8th, 9th, 10th of Canterbury (for the Ignorant, hatching out the most brilliant STOIC and 11th; Dramsoc members in Chrlstchurch New Zealand), schemes everdevlsed todestroy will get a 10p reduction on the Mark Caldwell eliminating and thoroughly The-World-As-We-Know-lt. normal 50p ticket. It you missed Talks to crushing the Republican rabble These two half-wits have us at the Freshers* Fair come infesting those hallowed halls. now combined to throw their Tim Curry up to our storeroom on the 2Vi From these bases repeated whole wit Into Imperial College Star of floor of the Union, above the pitched battles have been and establish a unit of Alf's Union Office; we never close Rocky Horror Picture Show fought against the forces of (well, hardly ever ). Imperial Army, cleanse the gravity and depravity. Latrobe campus, undermine Londo'n University has been smashed, from within, and overthrow the the hairy barbarians of the far Republican - usurpers of Her South of Otago are routed and Majesty's Government. At the converted to the true faith. momentwhenthe British peoples' Preparations for the Invasion are most convulsed with of the North Island of New laughter and mirth, they plan to Zealand are now underway, launch a war against the Rebel with plans projected for the American Colonists, Install re-invasion of Australia. Richard Nixon as the new Tremendous victories have Governor-General of the been won but now a darker and American Colonies, Spike more forbidding task, one which Mllligan as the Governor of the holds great promise for the Newspaper of Imperial College Union South Island of New Zealand 'Levity Loving People's of the Editor and then to rebuild the British World", stands before us. I Empire and more, armed with Paul Ekpenyong FELIX © 1975 refer to the overthrow of the plastic swords, flour,water and Tyranny of Despair and Gravity within the British Imagination. Their sole excuse Isles themselves. Is that every other option Is Published by the Editor on behalf of the Imperial positively boring. College Union Publications Board. Printed offset- For this sacred task two All this is a mere side show litho on the Union premises. highly trained henchmen of compared with The Wizard and The Wizard are even now, his plans for his First Advent plotting within these Islands. Many thanks to Gill, Ian, John, Mat, Terry, Ulysses, Upon Tower Hill. The first They are General Direction, attempt to appear there out of David, Duncan and Andrew without whom this issue Glorious Commander Alf's nothing will be made in the would not have come out, plus Mike and Ronnie'. Imperial Army, Pedes Division, coming months! already known to you by the Beware the People's alias of Derek Banks, posing FELIX Office, Imperial College Union, Prince Consort Republic of Oxford Street and as ex-student, scientist, part- their lackeys and running dogs! Road, London SVV7 2BB. time teacher, part-time drop-out Confound their politics. (but .in fact a dedicated drop-in), Frustrate their knavish tricks; sorcerer's apprentice and On thee our hopes we fix: Teh 01 - 589 5111 ext 1048/1042/3 Int. 2881 Lev national Genera list. The God save the O ueen.

PROP BREMSSTRAHI.UWG ^They're students Prof! disgraceful! Look Qy the way they're It's the beginning at those scruffy jobs oct/ng , anyone would Good 6od Quark lounging about the think theij were 3°ir>g What are. those things! ? Of the new fcerm ,' P( to Stay here ! FELIX be surpassed in many other places. For the main course, Escalopes in wine sauce, is a must. Assuming you are a typical student on a typically mean AND NOW grant, but who still likes French food, the 'Bistingo' (Old Brompton Road) is the place for you'. At £x a head we introduce the restaurants to visit when OA money (not Mooney, silly) is no object. Before you go along with your intended, unintended, could be or just picked-up, Al Ristoro. 205 Kensington Church St, W8. book in advance. This bascially means popping along a few Muti-Mahal, 2a Kensington Park Road, W11 . evenings beforehand and inspecting the atmosphere, decor Gloucester Hotpot; Gloucester Road,SW7. and of course the menu. If this seems satisfactory, you place a booking and tell your partner anything you like * * -tt afterwards. Le Bistingo, 56 Old Brompton Rd, SW7. Tradition and intimacy are the easily recognisable Parsons,311 Fulham Rd, S\v10. features of these restaurants, so choose according to the Standard Indian Restaurant, 23 Westbourne Grove, W2. gentleman's and er-lady's preference. Mangrove, 8 A II Saints Rd, W11 . 3-0-6,306 Earls Court Road, SW3. Khyber Pass, 21 Bute Street, SW7 . L'ArtisteAssoiffe, 306 Westbourne Grove, W11 .French *** Hussain, Thurloe Place. Jamshid, 6Glendower Place, SW7 .Indian ** Thiery, 354 Kings Road SW3 .French *** Toscanini's,330 Kings Road, SW3 .Italian **** La Trattoria Livorno, 316 Kings Road, SW3 .Italian **** Le Gourmet, 312 Kings Road, SW3 .French *** Dominic's Bitro, 249 Kings Road, SW3. French **** £2-£3. Andreas Restaurant, 8 Blackland's Terrace SW3. (off Kings Road) Greek **** A womanizer's paradise (or very nearly) is a restaurant Norway Food Centre, 166 Brompton Road, SW3. *** that offers a conducive atmosphere for conviviality. Here German Food Centre, 44 , SW1. *** the maxim of 'Wine, women and song' is fully practiced. Poissonneriede L'Avenue 82 Sloane Avenue SW3. Fish **** Needless to say, any of the restaurants in this group are Fiddlers3, 15 Beauchamp Place, SW3 .Russian/lnt .*** worth a visit, especially those in Beauchamp Place. Franco Restaurant, 241 Old Brompton Road,SW5. Italian *** Of note, is the 13V» (of the same address?). Trout in FuTong, 29 Kensington High Street, W8.Chinese *** HungreyHorse, almond white wine sauce or chicken in pepper and tomato 196 , SWIO.Int. *** LaCroisette, 168 IfieId Road SW10 .Fish **** sauce are the specialities of this family concern. Medusa, 38c Kensington Church Street, W8. Italian **** Nautical inhabitants of may on the Mr Chow, 151 Knightsbridge, SW1 .Chinese**** other hand find themselves washed up outside a very fishy Topolino D'lschia. 5 Draycott A venue, SW3. Italian *** looking place at the junction of Exhibition Road and Thurloe Waltons, 121 Walton Street, SW3 .Int Place. Upstairs, an Olde Worlde atmosphere is completed Le Chalet, 3 Camden Hill Road. W8. with a pianist singing music hall songs help you digest Arnber,171 Knightsbridge; SW7. some of the best fish in town. The place in question is of course the — oops! Nearly gave it away'. A quid to whoever can prove, to the Editor, that they have eaten a meal in this restaurant'. SLICE Upstairs, 8 Basil Street, SW3. Int .** Help to SLICE costs by using energy Lloyds, 10 Exhibition Road, 5896168 French *** Save wisely in the College .In 1975 energy Spot Three, 140 Fulham Road SW10 .3735534 Int.** Lighting and costs, mainly for heating and electricity, New Kebabhouse, 12 Charlotte Street, W1. 580 1 049 Greek *** Imperial Star of India, 154 Old Brompton Road SW3 . 373 2 901 . College are estimated tm increase by about 50% The Maze, Royal Garden Hotel W8. Int. **** Energy over last year. With no increase in the Cellar209, 209 Kensington High Street W8. Italian *** Government grant to the College, this Ark, 55 Kensington H igh Street W8 .937 4294 . ** means that YOU will have to make do with less - facilities Gasworks2, 342 Kings Road, SW3 . 352 3365. Int .*** e g. laboratory materials, lecture notes, UNION grant, in Angelique,25 Kings Rcad,SW3. 730 6060. French *** order to pay the increased energy bills. Greek Kebab House, 227 Old Brompton Road SW5. *** You can help by: Baghdad House, 142 Fulham Road SW10 . rhaqui * Closing all external doors and windows Creparie,331 Kings Road, SW3 French *** Asterix,329 Kings Road SW3. French **** Switching off all unnecessary lights Le Bistingo;.332^ Kings Road SW3. French ** Using minimum hot water Casserole, 338 Kings Road,SW3. French *** Thinking twice before switching on power con- Borshtchn' cheers, 273 Kings Road SW3. Russian/lnt. *** suming equipment - even if you are doing a Marco Polo, 75 Kings Road,SW3 .Chinese *** routine experiment. Verbanella, 30 Beauchamp Place, SW3. Italian **** Remembering to switch off as soon as you have Caravela, 12 Beauchamp Place, SW3. Portuguese **** finished. Taming of the Stew, le Beauchamp Place, Int.** Any suggestions for SLICING energy costs should be Ofada, 50 Beauchamp Place, Portuguese **** sent to Trattoria la Bocca, 39 Beauchamp Place, Italian ***** SLICE c/o Dept .of Electrical Engineering . Daquise, 20 Thurloe Street. SW7. Polish ** Chattanooga, 9 Old Brompton Road, SW7 . Pers ian *** Tatlers, Brompton Road.'int.**** Flanagans, 9 Kensington High Street, W8. Fish *** IC FOLK CLUB Le Francais, 259 Fulham Road, SW3. French **** San Marino, 26 Sussex Place, W2 (Hyde Park) Italian **** Presents an evening with Singing Bamboo, 35 Marloes Rd, W8 .Chinese/Indonesian ** The Cafe, 38 Kensington High Street, W8. International *** Bistro Vino, 5 Clareville Street, SW7; 1 Old Brompton Road, SW7. BOB PEGG Chompers, 2 Exhibition Road, SW7. A popular entertainer well known for his previous Contented Sole, 1 9 Exhibition Road, SW7 . association with Nick Strutt and Mr Fox. A good night is 131ACantina. 13V4 Beauchamp Place, SW3. guaranteed. Union Lower Refectory. Wednesday 8th October at 8.00pm. Admission members 25p . non-members 45p. 4 o«ci.5t=/f COLLEGE

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IC WATER POLO TOUR 75 By Andy Smith

In the early hours of Saturday, June 14th (well, about 10.30am), IC Water Polo Club said goodbye to the easy life and once again Weymouth beach, Polo Club meets every Monday went West, (ie we went I ast year as well). The advance party So thanks must go to Cliff and Friday at the pool at 7pm, comprised Paul Hindle, Cliff Spooner, Jim Williams, Kosta Ribar, and Jim fa supplying the to which all are welcome. So Mark Taylor and Andy Smith while the seventh member Sniffy was transpat, and Paul Hindle and don't miss this fine opportunity recrukea on the way down. Mark fa aganising the raffle to increase the quality of your TrWe was to be no respite which supplied the life giving existence. A holiday (sorry I and just an hour after reaching it turned out we'd won 11-10 — funds. mean, tour) in the West Lymington we were in the goals coming from Cliff, Paul, Finally, the Swimming and Country could be yours ! water and playing the first Rory and Andy. Much needed match. This was In the open refreshments were then supplied air sea water pool on the front In the local fire station where and against an enthusiastic the Bournemouth secretary was Lymington side. However, with actually on duty. IC GLIDING CLUB RISES sterling work from Jim in The third match was the dele nee and goals from Andy one we were all looking (4), Kosta(2) and Cliff(2) we forward to, especially those managed to scrape an 8—6 win. of us who'd been the year TO GREAT HEIGHTS This was despite the referee befae. The match was in the being completely unimpressed river at Bridpat in the early by Bluebottle's dives of Rodney evening on Thursday. However By Nigel Leak Marsh vintage. our two biggest worries, the We then carried on to take temperature of the water and The Gliding Club's highly successful year has progressed to up residence in our first class the sewage had improved from even greater heights with the achievement of four 'Gold' height accommodation — two caravans the last occassion, so there flights during the last two weeks in September. at Osmington Mills near were' no serious casualties — A group of members took the Club's Dart, skylark and syrid icate Weymouth. Excellent food was though Mark and Paul might Dart up to Aboyne, in the highlands of Scotland in search of the supplied by our catering disagree as they were still lee waves shed by the mountain ranges in westerly winds. manager Spooner (if you were shiver hg after several whiskies. Although the weather was not always kind, much.flying was.done in the right caravan) although Ian Bales did a grand job and four members, two of them students, achieved height gains the curry nearly proved too playing in goal, a position qualifying for half of the Gold much fa Jim. Any further where you can't swim around badge of the Federation to get through a hole in the requirements were amply to keep warm. As fa the Aeronatique International. To cloud so as not to loose sight catered fa at the nearby match itself, we won that 7-3 achieve this, the pilot had to Of the quickly disappearing Smugglers Inn. In front of an appreciative gain in excess of 3000m (9841 ground. The next match was against crowd of well over 30 people. feet) In height after launch .The This soft of flying is very Bournemouth on Tuesday The final match was a greatest gain achieved was rewarding and for somebody evening (and indoors) by which return game against Lymington when Tony Pater (Maths III) who hasn't done it, hard to time Paul Hindle,and Kosta had on our way home. This turned managed to get the clubs Dart imagine. All I can say is that returned, as planned,to London out to be an easy match as they up to a height of 15,300 feet to me, sitting in my cockpit, to be replaced by Ray Lewis, were without the services of above sea level after an initial over two miles up, looking Ian Bales and Paul Frieze. We two of the-ir better players, and launch of 3000 feet. Also down on nearly 2000 square got off to a bad start with the we strolled in fa a 6-2 qualifying was Nigel Leak miles of Scotland, it was defence looking very jittery, victory. Unfatunately we then (Aero III) who managed 12,900 truely incredible . but Cliff was determined to agreed to play an extra quarter feet hi the club Skylark. The Finally I would like to thank enjoy himself which several and my sunburn blisters finally disappointment of the trip was our ex-student members for of the opposition found out to submitted to external pressure when Mike Linch (Mech Eng organising the expedition, their cost! So although I and burst — the Friday had been III) had to terminate his climb supervising our flying and for thought we'd lost (well, there a glorious day and had been only a couple of hundred feet towing two of the gliders on the were a lot of goals to add up), taken full advantage of on from his goal to dive 8000 feet 1200 miles round trip.

students now. In the Student RUGBY TRIALS Welfare Centre we will not have lists of accommodation a Imperial College RFC Student Welfare bundles of five-pound notes. will hold trials at Harlington What we will.have is the time on Sunday October 4th. by Don Adlington, Student Counsellor to listen, and we may be able Prospective players should to suggest possible lines of meet at 12.45pm in the This session, Jaqui Gerrard (Acting Union Welfare Officer) approach which have not Union for departure by and myself and, we hope, some other, interested students — are occurred to you. coach. starting a new service to students in the Student Welfare room on Only if you attend these the top floor of the Union Building . The room wi II be staffed — by Of course many things which trials can we ensure the students the other three days, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm every upset us are nothing like so best possible teams. weekday of Term. We will have a supply of useful leaflets on a straightfaward, and everybody- even the adequately housed and A "Pie 'n mash" supper variety of subjects and these can be taken away freely fa your will be held on our return to own use. adequately financed - runs into tenancy agreement are very more personal difficulties every the Union. So, for a good But the essence of the game of Rugby and a sociable Student Welfare Centre is that common, and a few minutes now and again. It often does help to talk to a sympathetic evening we look forward to there will be someone there talk may make it clear whether listener at such times, and we seeing you on Saturday. with whom you can discuss or not you need to see a might, of course, find it personally any difficulties you Solicita. Similarly contacts perfectly easy to talk to our may have, and who. may have with the Police a with the tuta a supervlsa, a to a access to infamation, advisory Courts can be very disturbing IMPERIAL GAMES (especially so fa overseas friend. But again there Is good services and other sources of Sunday 26th October students) and the Student reason to think that some First event 1.50 pm he Ip which are not so obviously people cannot do this . If that is "Welfare Centre will try to put West London Stadium available on demand. There is how you see yourself, and you things into context fa you,and, (near White City) a lot of evidence that many would find it easier to talk to if necessary, put you in touch Track and field events — students experience anxiety someone confifjentially through withaSolicita .Accommcdatjon lots of silver cups etc. relating to essentially practical a "helping" agency in your and financial problems are Transport provided from the matters. Fa example, quasi- probably foremost among the own Union Building, just call Union. legal difficulties with land lads practical difficulties affecting in. in respect of the terms of a FELIX SECURITY NEWS International Socialists The attention of Students, particularly new arrivals to the College, is drawn to the services provided by the security staff who are we? and they should not hesitate to contact the Security Officer, Room 163 Sherfield Building, internal no: 2741 regarding any The International Socialists are the largest revolutionary matter concerning security and in particular any of the following socialist organisation in Britain. At Imperial College there is a matters:- "workplace branch" which has the main perspective of building a strong socialist presence within the trade unions on campus. Lost Property Current members of the branch are all active members of the During the course of a year hundreds of items of personal College based trade unions NUPE and ASTMS and are committed property are found and handed into the security office «« much to fighting for militant policies on wages and conditions, and for of it never claimed by the losers. Students and staff who lose extending democracy to achieve rank and file control. Items of property should promptly report them to the security officer and in many cases a speedy restoration will result. Similarly, Students are encouraged to technological aspect and moves persons finding such items of property should promptly hand them join or work with IS members, and in the past undergraduate to counteract this within the to one of the messengers or security staff. members have committed them- College should be part of the "it is pertinent to mention that on the first day of the new sleves to the main trade union political activities of overseas session two wallets containing a total ot£210 together with hand- work. An IS society was formed students in particular .Overseas bags and other Items were handed into the Security Office and last year, membership of which students are welcome to work restored to the losers" . is open to IS student members, directly with IS and gain Thefts and also to those supporters experience of British politics As to be expected, in institutions of this kind which allow who read our weekly paper which are directly those of an such freedom of access periodical spates of stealing occur Socialist Worker and Identify advanced industrial society. and students are asked not to leave their valuables lying around in with IS politics. To date the However, in cases where drawing offices, laboratories etc. The stealing of wallets from IS Soc. has concentrated on students wish to make their clothing and purses from handbags are the most common types of International Issues and played involvement informal, or even offences and these items should be either carried on the person at a leading part In last years anonymous we recognise the seriousness of their positions. all times or locked away when not required. Pedal cycles are campaign against the National another target for thieves and when these are brought on to the Front's intrusion onto the campus they should be secured to the cycle racks by means of a campus . This year, if sufficient Bookstall students are Interested, the stout chain and heavy padlock. The use of plastic covered cables society will also play a A regular bookstall with with patent locks as sold by many dealers, are totally inad- Vigorous part in Student Union excellent ordering facilities equate for this purpose and a number of cycles which had been politics . The problems facing for any left wing literature in secured by this means have been stolen, above all, if you value students — cut backs in public print will be open at lunch- your cycle insure it. expenditure, higher staffing times on Mondays in the JCR, Car Parking ratios, the closure of Colleges Sherfield Building. Unless you have been authorised to park your car on the of Education etc. — form just a campus*; please do not bring it into the college car park otherwise part of the Government's Meetings you are likely to cause considerable inconvenience to some attack on living standards. The The IS Soc. holds regular person who has a parking space. Derelict vehicles also are from fight against the cuts at IC must be an integral part of the meetings on the politics of the time to time a source of embarrassment to the College and any International Socialists. Last vehicle which has ceased to be roadworthy should not be left on campaign which we are working to build among the rank and year topics included the Labour the car park where it may quickly become cannibalised. Motor file of the British Labour government, the General strike, cycles should be registered in the security office and parked only movement . Fascism, Industrial Safety and in the special places allotted .Parking them in the spaces between several others. The programme motor cars can result in damage being caused to both motor cycles this autumn opens on Oct. 10th and cars. with Joanna Rollo speaking on Overseas Students the "Situation in Portugal".Cn 24th Oct Nigel Harris will be The IS branch has forged speaking about India, and strong links with many of the subsequent meetings will overseas students at IC. The include "Labour and the £6 Student continued domination of third limit", and Ireland. Watch out world countries has an important for details!

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the College to mount a compre- PORTUGAL Service hensive and wide ranging Speaker: COLIN CHAMBERS enquiry into the refectories". Journalist - Morning Star He went on to say that in the Tues .October 7th at 1 00pm WHAT? The Student Counselling Service is light of the Rector's speech, Mech. Eng. 664. available to any student who is encount' ie students should find ering problems of a social, domestic, alternative places to eat and personal or other nature . gave examples of where .to do If the Counsellor cannot help directly, ha so. may nevertheless be able to suggest someone who can . Mr Don Adlington WHO? BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WHERE? The Health Department, 14 Prince's Gardens. The Student Counselling Service is, however, Independent of the free tickets available for concerts during the administration and the academic staff, and is strictly confidential. Autumn term featuring:-Hindemith, Haydn, Mozart, WHEN? Mondays to Fridays, between 10 00 and Schoenberg, Beethoven, Weber Lutoslawski, 17 00 hours, preferably by appointment. If there Is some urgency, however, Mr Wilfred Josephs, Vaughan Williams, Bartok and Adlington will see students on any given Wagner. day without appointment - though this may entail a short wait. See Jen, Union Office, for details. HOW? Appointments may be made by telephoning Internal No. 4205, or through the main College switchboard (ext. 1893), direct to Mr Adlington; or through the Health Closing date for applications is Department receptionist (Internal No. 4271); or by calling In at the Health Tuesday 7th October. Department. Jtaae you been

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