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MEET THE TEAM TRUMP ELECTED REMEMBERENCE DAY Bangor’s winning streak runs strong

Receiving the Award on behalf of the team were (left-right) Lizzie Baster eld, Rebecca Colley-Jones, Deirdre McIntyre and Dr Einir Young

angor University has been rations.  e University has recently major digital distribution companies tainability and Resource Awards.  e and sponsored by organisations and crowned University of the Year signed partnerships with Horizon Nu- within 4 days of an album’s release. #LoveHalls campaign, run by the Halls’ thoughts leaders from all over the UK for its work with the business clear Power and Siemens Healthcare  e Partnership Award went to the ‘Residential Life team’ with expert who are passionate about excellence. Bsector and won two other awards at Diagnostics, adding around £250 mil- Knowledge Economy Skills Scholar- guidance from the Sustainability Lab Bangor University was the only uni- the Business Insider Awards ceremony lion to the region’s economy. ship II (KESS II). Set up in July 2016, team, has created major savings for the versity nominated and was shortlisted in Cardi on the 3rd November.  e New Process Award went to a at the time of submission to the Busi- University and students, and has led for two awards alongside national and Also on the same night, the Universi- partnership between Bangor Univer- ness Insider awards, KESS II had 83 to signi cant donations to charities. international institutions such as Aldi ty received an award for sustainability sity and Sain (Records) Ltd. Under the live projects, 137 approved to start in Leading by example, the University and Jaguar LandRover. campaign by the Chartered Institution guidance of Dr Ste an  omas from October 2016 and had worked with has made savings of over £100,000 in a Re ecting on these successes, Ban- of Wastes Management (CIWM) at an the University’s School of Creative 215 companies and other organisa- year, and generated individual savings gor University Vice-Chancellor, Pro- event in London. Studies and Media, Sain (Records) Ltd tions in Wales. Led by the University for students by encouraging them to fessor John G. Hughes, said: Nominated for a total of four awards have ventured into the e-commerce on behalf of the Welsh Higher Edu- budget and plan their food shopping. “I’m delighted that the University by Business Insider, Bangor University market. As a direct result of the part- cation Sector, the Scholarships focus  e University and students have also has been recognised as University of was the big winner on the night, be- nership with the University, a new on development within the European been donating goods to charities for the Year for its partnership work with ing named University of the Year and dynamic website was developed and Convergence Programme.  ey o er their use or re-sale. local, national and international busi- bringing home awards for New Pro- links were established with digital Research Masters and PhD students Judged by the most respected ex- nesses and also for its #LoveHalls sus- cess, for its collaboration with Sain distribution partners across all major the opportunity to be linked to a com- perts in the sector, these long-stand- tainability campaign. Both are excel- (Records) Ltd and the Partnership digital stores, such as iTunes, Amazon pany partner. ing awards are given for outstanding lent examples of our key priorities at Award, for its lead role in the KESS II and Spotify. As a result of a data struc- In another capital city on the same achievement in the sustainability, work – adding real and substantial val- programme. ture overhaul conducted by Dr  om- night, the University was recognised resource and waste industries.  ey ue to the economy of the region while  e coveted University of the Year as on the company’s digital catalogue for its #LoveYourHalls sustainability showcase projects, innovations and re- also living up to our well-respected Award was awarded for the strength of music – totalling over 18,000 tracks campaign by the Chartered Institution source management endeavours from name as  e Sustainable University.” of the University’s industry collabo- – content can now be exported to all of Wastes Management at their Sus- the past 12 months and are entered

Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 3 CONTENTS 22 News 4-5 Politics 6-7 Science 8-9 Environment 10 Meet the team 11 Arts & Culture 12-13 EMILY RIMMER What’s On? 14-15 EDITOR Union 16-17 [email protected]

Societies 18 I am currently sat in the Pontio 35 o ce and I have been here for a Books 19 solid 9 hours now so forgive me if I Music 20-21 ramble on here. November feels like the month TV 22-23 of being in limbo, as winter is most de nitely approaching but it’s not Film 24-25 quite time for the Christmas spirit yet. However, our sub editors found Games 26-27 plenty to talk about in this months issue including the biggest event of Lifestyle 28-29 the month (or year) so far: Donald Fashion 30-31 Trump elected as USA President. We have managed to include it in Food & Drink 32-33 sections you would expect such as politics but also in travel and Travel 34-35 science, showing how he a ects a lot more than we think. Breaktime 36 This month is a month of remembrance as well, as we Sport 37-40 fell silent to commemorate the fallen soldiers of World War I and 40 World War II, and all the soldiers lost in recent years in Iraq and Afghanistan. The University held a minute’s silence on the steps 32 outside PJ hall on Friday 11th November to show their support. As you can see at the top of this column my editors picture has changed. We have recently done our team photos for the year in the forbidden quad of Main Arts (to everyone’s excitement as students aren’t allowed in there). The photos will be used on our social medium platforms such as Facebook and Twitter and also our website. We have included a page this issue of all the sub editors in Seren so you can see just how beautiful their faces are. The page introduces you to them all along with some fun facts about themselves, which is a lot harder than you think to come up with. We can now also introduce you 25 13 to our two new editors; Yendle for environment and Sasha for fashion. They came onto the team a bit later than everyone else but have settled in quickly and picked up everything they need to know like pros.

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The views presented hereinafter do not represent the views of Seren Bangor, Bangor Students’ Union or Bangor University. TEAM CONTRIBUTORS ----- Editor Emily Rimmer Arts & Culture Editor Alexander Polanski Francesca Sciarrillo Seren is printed by NWN Media. Deputy Editor Emma Jewkes TV Editor Jordan King Faith Else Good News Editor Beth Smith Film Editor Joe Caine Alice Heeroma Politics Editor Will Keeley Music Editor Finnian Shardlow Becca Kent Comment Editor J.P. Bebbington What’s On Editor Madeleine Towell Arron Williams Science Editor Azat Kalybay Lifestyle Editor Abbie Howard Books Editor Chloe Heath Fashion Editor Sash Deacon Games Editor Megan Richards Food & Drink Editor Charles Ben-Co e Environment Editor Yendle Barwise Travel Editor Matty Rowland Sport Editor Jack Hollinshead 4 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 NEWS IN Adele helping to break stigma around BRIEF post-natal depression Supermoon dele has been praised as time away from him a er he was born. takeover “incredibly brave” by the She said: “My knowledge of post- ON Monday 14th November the National Childbirth Trust partum - or post-natal, as we call it in moon reached it peak of its full phase A(NCT) a er speaking out about bat- England - is that you don’t want to be meaning that night everyone had tling post-natal depression. with your child; you’re worried you a chance of seeing the Supermoon  e 28-year-old revealed she suf- might hurt your child; you’re worried A Supermoon occurs when the fered from post-natal depression you weren’t doing a good job. But I was moon reaches its closest point to a er giving birth to her son Angelo. obsessed with my child. I felt very in- Earth appearing 14% larger and 30% Sarah McMullen, NCT head of adequate; I felt like I’d made the worst brighter than when it is farthest from knowledge, said: decision of my life...It can come in the planet.  e bad news for stargazers “Adele is incredibly brave for many di erent forms. Eventually I just was that it was overcast and cloudy speaking out about her battle with said, I’m going to give myself an a er- with the worst places to see it named as post-natal depression. Her honesty noon a week, just to do whatever the south Gwynedd, the North Anglesey will help break the stigma around f*** I want without my baby. A friend coast, Bangor and Caernarfon and post-natal depression and stop of mine said, ‘Really? Don’t you feel northern Powys due to extensive hill women in the same situation feeling bad?’ I said, ‘I do, but not as bad as I’d fog. However this did not stop Bangor so alone.” feel if I didn’t do it’.” University student Carys Ealey from Adele said that she loved her son  e singer said she did not take anti- going up Roman hill to watch the more than anything but felt inad- depressants and was reluctant to talk event take place “Despite the clouds equate as a mother and had to spend to anyone about how she was feeling. hiding the full brightness it was still a lovely sight to see.”

Pontio centre sells 66,000 tickets in rst 11 months ore than 66,000 people Orchestra with Llyr Williams and bought tickets to see shows Only Men Aloud have sold out with Crazy and  lms at the new Pontio  lms and live theatre and opera Marts and innovation centre in Bangor. screenings also proving popular.  e new centre, which cost about  e two theatres and cinema compensation £50m to construct, staged its  rst occupy just part of the Pontio NORTH Wales councils have paid out event on December 1 last year. complex with the innovation centre more than £314,000 in compensation Elen ap Robert, Pontio’s Artistic taking up the third  oor and the for school accidents over the past 5 Director, said “the  gures do not Students’ Union on the fourth  oor. years.  ey consist of sta eing hit include the many free events that have  e top  oor contains teaching by fridges, pupils injured by glass, been held in the complex since it was spaces for students and includes a trips, falls and gates damaging cars,  rst opened to the public” 450-seat lecture theatre. the Freedom of Information (FOI) In the 12 months since Pontio Bangor University’s Vice- requests to the local authorities opened, a number of partnerships Chancellor, Professor John Hughes revealed. In one incident, Gwynedd between artistic companies and the said: “ e  rst year of Pontio has Council paid out £25,000 a er centre have been announced. Among been a tremendous success. Not frosted glass fell out of a door at Ysgol the  rst was a three-year association only do we have a building that both Ei onydd, Porthmadog and gashed with the Invertigo  eatre Company students and the local community can a pupil’s face in February 2011. In which was co-founded by Anglesey- enjoy, but crucially we’ve also seen another, the local authority paid born actor Ste an Donnelly. new developments in innovation, out £2,600 to a school worker a er In its  rst year, high-pro le comedy business events and a wealth of alleged “unsupervised children fell shows from the likes of Rich Hall and opportunities for companies and onto a fridge, which caused the fridge Russell Kane as well as performances individuals to explore new ideas and to fall on and injure the claimant”, at by musicians such as Christy Moore, work together for the bene t of the Ysgol Brynrefail, Llanrug, in 2013 the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic area and the local economy.” and in 2015 an employee tripped over uneven paving at Syr Hugh Owen School, Caernarfon, resulting in an astonishing £11,440 payout for Gwynedd Council. Lego calls quits with the Daily Mail A Spokesman for Gwynedd Council said, “ e council takes the safety and ego has announced its promo- a er the EU referendum. It has urged Lego’s announcement. welfare of school pupils and sta very tional giveaways with the Daily companies including John Lewis, A parent shared a letter to Lego seriously, and we encourage them to Mail have ended amid a cam- Waitrose and Marks & Spencer to stop online where he scolded the toy Lpaign to stop  rms advertising with advertising with the Daily Mail, the manufacturer for advertising with the record all accidents on school grounds. Claims for compensation against the some newspapers over negative cover- Sun and Daily Express. Mail. Bob Jones said: “Lego, to me, council are thoroughly investigated age of migrants. Lego told the BBC it spends “a lot has always been an inclusive product. and liability carefully considered  e  rm regularly gives away free of time listening to what children Breaking barriers between gender, before compensation is paid.” toys via the paper, but said there would have to say. And when parents and building children’s imagination and be no more “in the foreseeable future.” grandparents take the time to let us con dence to do their own thing. Lego didn’t state why the end had know how they feel, we always listen Something adults and children come but said it had listened carefully just as carefully. We are both humbled can and do, bond over. Your links to parents and grandparents. and honoured to see how much to the Daily Mail are wrong. And Stop Funding Hate has lobbied consumers all over the world express a company like yours shouldn’t be  rms to stop advertising with their care for our company and our supporting them.” some newspapers.  e group brand. And we will continuously do has criticised several national our very best to live up to the trust and newspapers for “portraying migrants faith that people all around the world in overwhelmingly negative terms” show us every day.” and stirring up hatred before and  e Mail has not commented on Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 5 NEWS Prince Harry puts the media in its place IN a er cruel comments on his girlfriend BRIEF rince Harry has shamed the right that, a few months into a rela- “Caveman” media over its “abuse and har- tionship with him, that Ms Markle spared jail assment” of his successful ac- should be subjected to such a storm. A “caveman” with a long-standing tressP girlfriend Meghan Markle stating He knows commentators will say this drink problem and 328 o ences on his “this is not a game - it is her life.” is ‘the price she has to pay’ and that record has been spared jail a er tell- Kensington Palace issued a lengthy ‘this is all part of the game’. He strongly ing a court he now had a new home. and strongly-worded statement saying disagrees.  is is not a game - it is her Raymond Burton, 53, has lived for the that a “line had been crossed.” life and his.” last four years in a cave on the Great Orme headland in Llandudno but  e Prince’s Communications “Some of it has been hidden from gave his new address as Victor Wilde Secretary Jason Knauf said that the public - the nightly legal battles to Drive, Rhos on Sea . Burton appeared Harry’s Toronto-based girlfriend, who keep defamatory stories out of papers; before magistrates and admitted com- is mixed race, had experienced racism, her mother having to struggle past mon assault on an enforcement o cer sexism and a front page smear, and photographers in order to get to her in September a er smearing his shirt with dog dirt, and breaching a crimi- endured attempts by members of the front door; the attempts of reporters nal behaviour order by shouting and press to get into her home. and photographers to gain illegal entry swearing. Mr Williams said it was an “Prince Harry is worried about Ms to her home and the calls to police that co-worker, and loved one in her life.” up fully aware of the impact of the in- “unpleasant” assault and a £100  ne Markle’s safety and is deeply disap- followed; the substantial bribes o ered Diana Princess of Wales died in a car tense media intrusion on her daily life. was imposed with £50 compensation pointed that he has not been able to by papers to her ex-boyfriend; the crash nearly 20 years ago a er being awarded to Glen Walton. Burton was also  ned £150 for breaching the crim- protect her,” Mr Knauf said. It is not bombardment of nearly every friend, pursued by the paparazzi, and he grew inal behaviour order and must pay £530 in costs.  e court heard Burton had been in an area where dogs were banned and he had failed to pick up mess. Body-cam footage was shown to the court of his “aggressive” behaviour when confronted by Mr Walton. Gwynedd taxi driver fails drug test A taxi driver taking children to school has tested positive for cannabis.  e 41 year old driver who works for Ivan’s Taxis in Penygroes had children in his vehicle in Llanrug near Caernarfon when police asked him to perform a roadside drugs test.  e results came back positive for cannabis and he was arrested. He had been about to take the children to school in Bangor, ac- cording to North Wales Police.  e owner of Ivan’s Taxis said the driver would remain suspended until the re- sult of the drug tests came back.

Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Alaw cancer unit “NOT MY PRESIDENT”:  e gets £1.2m chant shaking America revamp THE Alaw Unit had received no ma- housands of protesters  ooded the president-elect will “divide the In New York, several groups of questioning Mr Obama’s birthplace jor improvements since it opened in city streets across America to country and stir up hatred” and added protesters caused massive gridlock and challenging the legitimacy of his 1999. However, thanks to the gener- condemn Donald Trump’s there was a constitutional duty not to as police mobilised to contain them presidency. osity of charities, the ward now has a Telection in demonstrations that accept that outcome. under a light rain. Trump was shockingly quiet a er his completely new lease of life.  ere are currently over 4,000 cases of cancer showed the raw divisions exposed by Protests spread south to Richmond,  ey held signs that read “Trump win and made no public appearances in North Wales, and over 1,800 pa- the presidential race. Virginia, and to middle American Makes America Hate” and chanted on Wednesday. tients are treated each year at the unit Demonstrators carried  ags and cities like Kansas City and Omaha, “hey, hey, ho, ho Donald Trump has Mrs Clinton’s emotions were raw as in Bangor. Gwynedd Haematology anti-Trump signs, disrupting tra c Nebraska, while hundreds of got to go” and “Impeach Trump”. she addressed a crowd of supporters and Cancer Relief Fund contributed and declaring that they refused to University of Texas students spilled President Barack Obama pledged a who gathered in a New York ballroom. £500,000 towards the project. Friends of Alaw and the NHS charity Awyr accept the Republican’s triumph. out of classrooms to march through smooth transition of power and had She said the crushing loss was “painful Las also contributed funds.  e num-  e only reported violence occurred Austin. invited the man he had declared un t and it will be for a long time” and stated ber of consulting rooms doubled and in Oakland, California. Some Marchers chanted and carried signs for the presidency to the White House. that the nation was “more divided bed capacity has increased from 4 to demonstrators set rubbish bins on  re, in front of the Trump International “We are now all rooting for his than we thought”. She hopefully added 14. A new reception and separate wait- broke windows and sprayed gra ti on Hotel in Washington, DC, while success in uniting and leading the that “Donald Trump is going to be our ing room have been created for outpa- tients and a dedicated room is set aside businesses. No arrests were made. another group stood outside the White country,” the President said calmly President. We owe him an open mind for stem cell patients in the Day Unit. Chicago resident Michael Burke said House. despite Trump spending years and the chance to lead.” 6 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 POLITICS First President-Elect Donald Trump wins Days in shock victory over Clinton O  c e rump will succeed Barack Oba- ma as President of the United States, but what will the Presi- Tdent-elect get up to in his  rst days of o ce? IMMIGRATION Trump has placed public concerns about illegal immigration at the heart of his campaign and, according to re- cent comments, he will set about “re- moving more than 2 million criminal illegal immigrants from the country” in his  rst 100 days in o ce. HERE COMES THE WALL Fans of the Donald will be eager to see the wall come up, a promise he has doubled down on in interviews fol- lowing the election.  e wall, which will be built on the US-Mexican bor- der, is set to cost upward of $10 billion (though some estimates place it closer to $25 billion) and will span over 1000 miles. TRADE Trump has promised to kill the Trans-Atlantic Trade Partnership (TTP) which, among other rules for globalization, creates new guidelines on internet censorship and establishes framework for big business to ignore labour and standards regulations. gressed, the tone at Trump Headquar- her second bid to become President had almost entirely backed Trump,  e President-Elect also opposes the by WILLIAM KEELEY ters became more and more joyous. of the United States. She called on her worried at the prospect of American North American Free Trade Agree- A mile away, Clinton’s “victory party” supporters to accept the result of the aggression under a Clinton presiden- ment (NAFTA), which he argues onald Trump, real-estate (to which she never did attend), the election, but admitted the result will be cy, and his win was met by a round of makes it easier for jobs to move out of tycoon, business magnate, mood grew sombre. Under what was “painful and it will be for a long time”. rambunctious applause on the  oor of the States, and has promised to rene- television producer and hob- byistD World Wrestling star, will soon to be a symbolic glass ceiling, broken Crucially, the election leaves Trump the Russian Duma (the lower house gotiate or kill the agreement entirely. be the most powerful man on earth. by America’s  rst female President, the and the Republicans with control of of the Russian assembly). Russia even THE END OF ISIS Overcoming the media, the polling news of Trumps victory was met with Congress, the Cabinet and the next went a step further, awarding the new  e President-Elect has remained industry and a whole host of celebrity disbelief. two appointments to the Supreme President-Elect an honorary position consistent in his belief that he will endorsements, Trump completed the During his early morning victory Court. With control over all three as a Russian Cossack. German Chan- be able to knock out ISIS, but has yet greatest upset in modern political his- speech, Trump pledged to be “a presi- branches of government, the Repub- cellor, Angela Merkel, and the Prime to release the speci cs. Trump also tory, securing the Presidency and set- dent for all Americans” and called licans, in theory, will be able to push Minister,  eresa May, also expressed promised to introduce extreme vetting ting the United States on a course into on America “to come together as one through legislation and, for better hope for close cooperation with the in an attempt to minimize future ter- the unknown. united people”. Such calls fell on deaf or worse, create the America Trump President-Elect; May having already rorism. Securing surprise victories in Florida ears, as Democrats soon took to the promised. been invited to Washington to con rm DRAIN THE SWAMP and Ohio (which both voted Obama streets to protest outside Trump tow- World leaders set about congratu- the UK-US special relationship. Trump has vowed to reduce corrup- in 2008 and 2012), the night took an er. Clinton had called to concede, but lating Trump, including President of Trump will take o ce at noon on the tion in Washington, and promised to early turn for Trump, and by 2:30am, made no public statement until later Russia, Vladimir Putin, who expressed 20th of January next year, marking the “drain the swamp” of big money in- Trump had been projected as the win- that day, where, backed by her hus- “his hope to work together for remov- start of what could potentially become  uencing American politics. Planned ner, set to become the 45th President band Bill and Vice Presidential Can- ing Russian-American relations from eight-years of the western world under reforms include imposing term limits of the United States. As the night pro- didate, Tim Kaine, she drew an end to their crisis state”. Russian politicians President Trump. on all members of congress, and in- troducing a  ve-year ban on o cials becoming lobbyists a er leaving gov- What next for ernment. FOREIGN POLICY Trump made comments that Amer- Hillary Clinton? ica will only protect those who ful l his is the second time Hillary America” in the event of a Republican their obligations under NATO, which Clinton has pursued the Presi- win. Hillary may go on to play a larger would leave 23 out of the 28 member- dency (losing out to Obama role in the Clinton Foundation, which Tfor the nomination in 2008), and it she and her husband, Bill, set up 19 nations without US support. Trump also implied, regarding Syria, that in may be the last. Clinton will be 72 at years ago. contrast with his defeated opponent, her next chance for a campaign, and A political autobiography or memoir he plans to work with both Russia and many argue that Clinton is too old, or is also likely in order, with her previ- Assad, potentially abandoning US- too controversial, to run again. But few ous book, My Life, proving a massive a liated rebels to their fate. political pundits are brave enough to success in the States. No doubt any write o Clinton entirely, as she boasts new work would resonate strongly A NEW CABINET a strong in uence on the Democrat with disenfranchised voters, many of Trump has already got to work on party and popular support among mil- whom still display a level of devotion his new team, announcing Reince lennials. Her thoughts will continue to for their defeated candidate. Priebus, chairman of the Republican make headlines, and her speeches will  ere is of course the possibility National Committee and loyal cam- continue to demand the highest pay- that Trump may well push to ful l on paign adviser, will be his Chief of Sta , ment. his promise, and that Hillary Clinton passing over Stephen K Bannon, a While it is questionable whether the might just end up “in jail”. How practi- more fringe member of Trump’s team, biggest female name in politics will cal the incarceration of the once First for the top position. Instead, Bannon make another bid for the White House, Lady will be is yet to be seen, but if the was made Chief West Wing strategist. it is unthinkable that Clinton will back election has proven anything, it’s that Other big name possibilities include away entirely from political activism, you can’t predict the impact of Donald earlier rivals, Dr Ben Carson and Mark only saying earlier this year that she J. Trump. Huckabee. would try “to stop Trump destroying Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 7 POLITICS INTERVIEW: A Young American Reacts

by MEGAN RICHARDS an abortion anytime soon, that option and they’re radicalism. Hillary was seen in quite a while, if ever, people protesting, which does not surprise will most likely get taken away from something to fall back on for a lot of have the need to report on it, because me as there are a lot of people a ected igh School Senior, Carmen me. So you know di erent things the Democratic Party, because not a it’s a good story. I think he’s gotten a by Trump’s possible policies that he is Rana, a Democratic Sup- within that. Political information will lot of people supported her at  rst. I lot of help from the media, in that as- going to enact. So, since protesting porter from Bakers eld, Kern be more skewed for the next four didn’t. So I think her support wasn’t as pect, as people see more of him than is such a popular thing in America, County,H California reacts to the result. years, so that’s going to suck. enthusiastic from her party, so she was they would another candidate being it doesn’t surprise me. I would join Kern County is considered by some sort of second choice to so many peo- parodied, or interviewed, just because them if I was in a bigger city where the most conservative county in South What do you think won the election ple that they didn’t feel as compelled to he is so dynamic and so interesting they were happening, but I’m not, but California. for Trump? go out to vote for her, or support her, for the media to report on. So I think I do do support them. Between having reactionary politics or campaign for her. his cause was helped so much more Who did you support? to having the  rst black president for than Hillary. Especially because when What do you think of the increase I supported Bernie Sanders until eight years, and the idea of having a What do you think of President Hillary was being reported on in the in hate crime that’s happened since a er the O cial Democratic Primary, woman as president, the Republicans, Elect Trump? media, a lot of it was on her scandal, or Trump won the election? and then I supported Hillary Clinton. well not even the Republicans, but the I do not like him. He is very inelo- her emails with regards to Benghazi, or I think it’s not at all unexpected, Conservatives and mostly white adults quent, immature as a president. He has just really nothing else. It was mostly because almost more so than what Why did you support Clinton? were reacting against Hillary Clinton, probably the least experience of any reporting on the bad things she had Trump is going to bring from a legal I don’t support most Republican rather than for Trump. I know that president, maybe other than Reagan. done, rather than her policies, or the standpoint, the power of being a presi- viewpoints, especially from a social there is a lot of reactionary politics in  is is coming from a person who pros of her being the  rst female presi- dent is their ideals. So all of the people standpoint. Due to my status as a America with the bipartisan system lived through Arnold Schwarzeneg- dent. So I think there was unfairness who supported Trump and the things young person who is o en involved that it almost works like a pendulum; ger as Governor of California, so it’s in the media, because even though the that he promotes, since he’s become with people of colour, transgender every four to eight years we switch po- not exactly a  rst to see someone who media didn’t support him, they still elected, that seems to have become people, and others, I have empathy for litical parties. However, this was more is more of a celebrity to be elected as advertised him, more than they did some sort of authority. I guess peo- causes that no Republican candidate of an extreme reaction a er having President. However, it is disappoint- with Hillary. ple think it’s ok to start participating supported. such a powerful  rst as Obama, and a ing considering he is very bigoted and in hate crimes or hurting other peo- lot of people felt like they were being he does rely on a lot of old ideas that What do you think of the riots hap- ple, because now their new president What do you make of the conduct of cheated by the system. Trump pro- didn’t work, such as trickledown eco- pening in protest of Donald Trump’s supports that. If [a hate crime] does this election? vided an outlet for people to get away nomics, so I really don’t like him. election? happen, they see that it’s a majority It was very unprofessional. While from that.  ey are not unexpected, for sure. I and it’s ok and that their country is Hillary Clinton did a better job of re- Have there been any outside in u- know I live in a city where they have going to be great again. So it seems maining professional, as opposed to What do you think lost it for Clin- ences on this year’s election? not been happening at all, but even more acceptable than it would with a Donald Trump, neither of them really ton?  e outside in uences would mostly within classrooms there has been a black president, because there is obvi- showed the sort of conduct I would Clinton never had as much sup- have to be all the late night TV show lot of tension. So it has not at all sur- ously a minority in power. Now people expect from a president. Especially port as Trump or Bernie did. Bernie hosts, including Saturday Night Live prising that people have taken to the think they are taking back the power looking back on elections from 2012, had a kind of large following in the and Jimmy Fallon, because they have streets, considering people riot a er to be able to disrespect minorities and and watching those debates. Some of beginning, so did Trump, because really given Trump a lot of free adver- football games here. I am not sur- women and what have you. the things we thought were out of line they were such emotional candidates, tising. Since he is such an outrageous prised, especially in the big cities, be- in 2012 are very, very mild in compari- where people connected with them candidate, something that hasn’t been cause there are a lot of college students What do you think will happen next, son to things we saw in 2016. It’s very as in the next year or the future in disappointing in terms of how the can- general? didates did behave, before the election, Even though we do have a Republi- and a er. can controlled senate and house, they are Republicans who do not like Don- How do you think the results of this ald Trump. So hopefully I think not as election will a ect you? much will be done. I do think there Considering that both Democrat- is going to be a lot of gridlock within ic candidates before the Primaries the law making systems, as there has promised di erent bene ts for college been for a long time. I think it will students, and as a person going into be pretty intense. I know that a lot of college, I know that my tuition will politicians are planning on reacting be much di erent than it would have against Trump’s views. Even our cur- under a Democratic President. I know rent President Barack Obama recently there are more hate crimes coming out, said he would like to be more vocal as and since I am a LGBT person, I have a an activist, and say things he can’t as terrible feeling that some of them will the President. So I do think Trump is a ect me, and the people close to me. going to get a lot of backlash, so hope- As well, there are certain freedoms as fully that means a lot of his hateful laws a woman that will be restricted, even and policies won’t be passed. Yeah, I’m though I am not planning on having hoping for the best at this point. 8 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 SCIENCE TRUMP AND SCIENCE: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

ow, there has been a lot of a er Trump’s comments on temporar- says Tobin Smith, vice-president for sibly witness the limits being brought istration, the outcome of these cases strong words said about the ily banning Muslims from entering the policy at the Association of American back again might be decided in favor of thecon- results of the American elec- country and building a wall across the Universities in Washington DC. He As for environment, we have some servatives. Ntions. Interestingly, Donald Trump border with Mexico, foreign students pointed out that Newt Grinch, “Man big questions. Trump has been very Furthermore, the Republican ma- lost the popular vote by over 600,000, and scientists could be less inclined to of the Year” in 1995 for his in uen- critical of the US Environment Pro- jority in the House of Representatives beating the previous anti-record set come to work and study in America. tial role in winning the congressional tection Agency (EPA) and his tran- and the Congress gives Trump carte by Al Gore in the 2000 elections that At the moment, about 5% of all uni- election for Republicans a er four sition team for the EPA is led by a blanche to remove the Clean Power resulted in Bush coming to power. Al versity students in the US come from decades of Democratic majority, is known climate sceptic Myron Ebell, Plan on his own. Under new laws in- Gore, who is renowned for his envi- abroad and 380,000 is the number of highly likely to be in Trump’s o ce. who directs energy and global warm- troduced by Obama, coal- red power ronmentalist ideas, won the Academy those studying science, engineering, Grinch is known to be a space explo- ing policy at the Competitive Enter- plants cannot be built without those Award for his documentary An In- technology or mathematics. He also ration enthusiast and during his time prise Institute in Washington DC. plants having special equipment that convenient Truth in 2006 a er retiring had some negative words to say about as a speaker in Congress he backed a Experts who worked under President would capture and bury carbon com- from politics. It only makes us won- US National Institutes of Health (NIH) plan to double NIH’s budget in over George W. Bush are suggesting that ing out of the pipes.  is moratorium der, how his presidency would have and NASA. Since both the Senate and 10 years. A er his departure from it will not be very hard for Trump is now under attention as Trump changed the trajectory America have the House of Representatives are now Congress, he continued to advocate to change course on global warming promised to reignite America’s coal followed since early in this century. But controlled by the Republican party, spending increases for the National and dismantle Obama’s climate regu- industry and could easily repeal the no matter how bad or great that alter- president-elect Trump will have a key Science Foundation and other various lations in today’s circumstances.  e new requirements. Right as this is hap- native reality may seem, we are where role in appointing NASA, the National science initiatives.  rst to be revoked is likely to be the pening, another annual UN climate we are today. And although it may not Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- In his priority list, Trump has out- Clean Power Plan that was  nalized meeting is taking place in Morocco, concern the UK, and shouldn’t par- tration heads as well as the vacant Su- lined that he will reverse all Obama’s only last year and that aims to “set where delegates are looking into op- ticularly a ect science as a whole, the preme Court judge seat. executive orders a er taking o ce. a national limit on carbon pollution tions of implementing the Paris agree- fact that a person that suggested cli- Currently, Trump is in the process One of those issues that regards bio- produced from power plants.  e ment that has just went into e ect on mate change is a hoax invented by the of vetting candidates for top positions medical science is the authorization of plan would lower the carbon emit- November 2016.  e international Chinese and promised to pull the U.S. and their stance on those issues will experiments with human embryonic ted by power generators.” Such meas- leadership, which was always led by out of the Paris agreement leaves a lot be crucial in the decision-making stem cells. Although it may appear as ures would create strict standards for the US, now seems to be handed over of scientists around the world pretty process. And there are some com- a minor thing, exactly for this reason power producers to cut their carbon to China, the biggest investor in re- worried. mentators who are reminding peo- Trump will be able to easily oversee pollution and a er the policy was an- newable energy. If Trump keeps his Overall, it is very much unknown ple from making quick judgements. these questions be addressed. Obama nounced, about two dozen states took promise to ‘make America great again’, how Trump is going to support sci- “ ere are many people who have had reversed limits set by president the plan to court. Considering that he might have to change his mind on ence. One of the few things that sent been strong supporters of science Bush in regards to this during his  rst the vacant Supreme Court seat is now environment as well. a warning signal to scientists is that you might not have been expecting.” two months in o ce and we could pos- going to be selected by Trump admin- Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 9 SCIENCE Tesla presents solar roof and the new Powerwall

long with some worrying lar paneling, the entire roo op is de- tion to merge Tesla with SolarCity, bring the dream of sustainable world news, there are exciting ones signed to be energy generating. Addi- which is run by his cousins and is the into reality. Like the remarkable transi- too.  is month, Tesla Motors tionally, the solar roof is made to look largest American provider of solar tions from chunky 4:3 ratio TV set that CEOA Elon Musk has unveiled a new like a regular roof, and the di erence energy services. But Elon Musk is as- was almost as deep as they were wide generation of energy storage units can only be seen from the top view. serting that the synergy will make the to 16:9 ratio  at screen or from having called the Powerwall 2 that works Tesla also claim that their glass tiles production process a lot quicker and a brick Nokia that could call, text and along a new concept solar roof.  e are harder than conventional tiles to cheaper.  e fate of the merger will be play snake to modern Samsung smart- new battery pack stores more than break, will keep your roof clean from decided in November and if it turns phones that are virtually PC, camera, twice as much electricity than the snow and provide better insulation. in favor of Tesla’s CEO, then his com- console and sometimes a grenade all  rst model Powerwall and its main  e company stated that they will pany may increase its presence in the in one.  ese inventions might be- purpose is to store surplus electric- be producing four di erent styles of renewable energy services industry. come the new norm in our daily lives ity from solar panels. Moving to the tiles: Tuscan, slate, smooth, and tex- Coming back to the solar roof, the and every house in the future could be second news, Tesla presented its take tured and that their installment will market for such technologies might built with tiles  lled with photovoltaic on how solar panelling is not ideal for cost less than a new roof plus solar be limited, but perhaps what is more cells in them to become compltely o the future. What’s remarkable about panels. Elon Musk has been under signi cant is that innovations like this the grid. Tesla’s solar roof is that instead of so- some  ak a er he announced inten- are the successional steps that will Perovskite - cheap, e cient solar cell of next generation tors. But this new material might be is that researchers were able to com- ley professor of physics, senior faculty a landmark that opens up opportuni- bine two perovskite solar cell materi- member at Berkeley Lab and member ties for creation of globally viable solar als each designed to absorb a di erent of the Kavli Energy Nanosciences In- power. color of sunlight to perform as a single stitute. “ e graphene aerogel acts like Perovskite is named a er Russian “graded bandgap”. What this allowed is the  rm, crushed rock bottom layer mineralogist Lev Perovski since it was to virtually exploit the whole spectrum or foundation, the two perovskite lay- discovered by Gustav Rose in 1839 in of the sun’s light as opposed to being ers are like  ner gravel and sand lay- the Ural Mountains, Russia. Perovskite limited to a narrow zone which was ers deposited on top of that, with the solar cells are composed of a combi- the case with single-band cells. hexagonal boron nitride layer acting nation of both organic and inorganic Previous attempts to combine two like a thin-sheet membrane between elements and as a result of ingenious perovskite materials failed because the gravel and sand that keeps the  ndings by scientists capture light and each band impaired each other’s elec- sand from di using into or mixing convert it into electricity. What makes tricity production. What allowed the too much with the  ner gravel.  e perovskite cells more attractive com- researchers to succeed this time was gallium nitride layer serves as the top pared to silicon cells is that it can be the addition of single-atom layer of asphalt layer.” Zetti then said that mass made easier and cheaper as well as not hexagonal boron nitride between the production of phovoltaics has always requiring a solid surface. Perovskite perovskite bands.  ey also had to been a dream that may become true can go on the market as early as next change the composition of each per- soon, where one pulls plastic o a roll, year and is found to be able to capture ovskite materials to tune one to prefer- sprays the solar material and rolls it about 20 per cent of the solar energy, entially absorb infrared or heat energy, back up again ready for use. which is more e cient in comparison while the other absorbed photons of So which path are we going to folow? to silicon’s ~15 per cent. Even the most energy that we see as amber color. To Is it going to be a future where we bury sophisticated silicon cells were report- make the whole thing work, scientists our heads to avoid seeing the challeng- peaking of photovoltaic cells and solar power’s immense potential, the ed to reach only 25 per cent, the ceil- also added graphene aerogel on the es in front of us or are we going to face the underlying technology be- technology is struggling to keep up ing, while perovskite is already gener- bottom and gallium nitride on the top. them and create an unprecedented hind solar energy, there is a new with the pioneers revolutionary vision. ating similar percentage to that in its “Our architecture is a bit like building world where we can live sustainably? typeS of material called perovskite that Modern solar energy conversion units early stage of development. What is a quality automobile roadway,” said is cheap and more convenient than are ine cient, expensive and depend extraordinary about the new  ndings senior author Alex Zettl, a UC Berke- conventional silicon cells. Despite on light intensity along with other fac- 10 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 ENVIRONMENT Climate change policy Review Tree-hugging n the 11th of November, I at- ported by photographs of exemplary tended an evening talk on sites and stunning plant specimens, meadowlands by Dr Trevor and by the story of meadow creation triggers a DinesO at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. A on his own land, which included the meadows revival: putting colour back employment of a Highland cow as a into the countryside was this year’s mower-cum-fertiliser. It being Ar- natural high Lacey Lecture, organised by the North mistice Day, he ended with a nod to Wales Wildlife Trust. Of course, it poppies. While the common poppy crossed my mind upon arrival that this (Papaver rhoeas), as an annual, is not was perhaps not the most exciting way technically a meadow wild ower, it for a man in his mid- (to late-, if I’m is an iconic  ower in British culture, honest) twenties to spend his Friday and emblematic of the quiet sig- night, but I soon found myself glad to ni cance of wild owers in our lives. be there. See plantlife.org.uk for more in- Trevor Dines, Plantlife’s botanical formation, and if you wish to vol- specialist and star of Channel 4’s ‘Wild unteer in a relevant  eld (rubbish he Paris Agreement within On the 7th of November, delegates  ings’, presented an engaging case for pun intended), see northwaleswild- the United Nations Frame- from each participating country met the creation of wild ower meadows lifetrust.org.uk for opportunities. work Convention on Climate in Marrakech to begin twelve days of in Britain. His argument was sup- TChange (UNFCC) entered into e ect talks that would form its  rst Confer- on the 4th of November.  is legally ence of Parties. At the time of going to binding treaty, adopted by almost 200 print, we knew that discussion topics countries in December 2015, com- included sustainable water manage- mits all parties to emission reduction ment and the role of city governments targets. Targets include limiting the in addressing global warming. Con- global temperature to two degrees cerns had also been raised about US Celsius above pre-industrial levels, President-elect Trump’s outspoken and for individual governments to repudiation of both the Paris Agree- steer their economies away from the ment and of human-caused climate use of fossil fuels.  e Ei el Tower change itself. ‘It's worrying when you ccording to  e Nature Re- was lit green to celebrate the rati ca- know that Trump is a climate change port: Bene ts of the Great tion of this pact, which embodies the sceptic,’ said Tosi Mpanu Mpanu of Outdoors, tree-hugging can most important international climate the Democratic Republic of Congo. Atrigger a natural high in the hugger. deal since the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. Dr Miles Richardson, a nature con- nection psychologist and contributor to the report, asserts that trees have a ‘so -fascination’ that can produce ‘a restorative e ect on both a stressed nervous system and depleted attention capacity.’  e report also contained data from surveys with more than two thousand participants. It found that over two thirds of city dwellers wish they could spend more time in nature, and that half spend less than an hour a day anywhere near trees. Upcoming Events 02/12 Christmas Decorations Workshop organised by Friends of Treborth Botanic Garden – £12 (non-member)/£10 (member) – see bangor.ac.uk/news/events/christmas- decorations-workshop-29495

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Trump School of Ocean Sciences Christmas Ball – £25 per person – see facebook.com/ events/176335379494049/ n the 9th of November, Don- vironmental activists have expressed ald Trump was elected the great unease about this prospect. next President of the United ‘Trump’s energy policies would ac- 05/12 States.O  e consequences of this elec- celerate climate change, protect cor- tion for environmental issues, both porate polluters who pro t from Wildlife gardening volunteer work – Free – see snowdonia-society.org.uk American and global, remain a point poisoning our air and water, and of popular debate. However, consen- block the transition to clean energy 06/12 sus on a few implications has become that is necessary to strengthen our apparent. economy and protect our climate Greenpeace Bangor monthly meeting – Free – see facebook.com/BangorGreenpeace It is thought that Donald Trump will and health,’ Tom Steyer told Reuters. ‘cancel’ the Paris Agreement, as he said On the other hand, many are optimistic in a speech on energy policy in May that a rogue leader cannot and will not 09/12 2016. He has also stated on numerous, destroy the majority’s determination Cheese and Wine Evening with Wildlife Photographer Richard Shucksmith – separate occasions that he believes to avoid a global climate catastrophe. global warming to be a hoax.  e May Boeve, executive director of 350. £6 (public)/£5 (student/sta )/£4 (Endeavour member) – see facebook.com/ end of US participation could com- org, said: ‘Trump’s election is a disas- events/372702563070618/ pletely unravel the Paris Agreement, ter, but it cannot be the end of the in- with some other countries unlikely ternational climate process. We’re not to keep to their emission reduction giving up the  ght and neither should 12/12 targets if, as Mr Trump has proposed, the international community. Trump Wildlife gardening volunteer work – Free – see snowdonia-society.org.uk the US revokes  nancial backing of will try and slam the brakes on climate the EPA’s Clean Power Plan and in- action, which means we need to throw stead pushes forward with coal. En- all of our weight on the accelerator.’ 19/12 Wildlife gardening volunteer work – Free – see snowdonia-society.org.uk Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 11

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Tea and Toast with Mum By Alexander Polanski

December 26th, 2015 the bleak, grey, concrete cube, hous- and boom. Lights out. Game over.  is I'm saying he's an alcoholic mind. But I just  nish o the lips, as dad walks ing the sick and the forgotten. I throw is the  rst time I've had the chance to he sure gets a smile on his face when in with a massive bouquet of yellow “Hey mum, long time no speak, some notes to the cabbie, and tell him come see her, she's been here a month he sees Tesco's Christmas deals.” I daisies, her favourite. how’s your Christmas?” I ask, hoping to keep the change, it's what mum al- now, I had so many plans this sum- take her limp, frail hand “So, today is She always said they looked like hap- she won’t question me too much. ways did. mer, I'd been saving, I was gonna take the day they take the tubes out? You py little plants, always so cheery. “Oh, it’s alright darling, how’s yours? By god, the NHS make some damn her on that trip to Paris, she'd always don’t have to be afraid, i’m not going We sat for a while, just talking about What're you and your friends up to?” ugly buildings. I mean, is this a hos- wanted to see the Ei el Tower. anywhere, Dad’ll be here later, he’s life, it felt like an eternity, but when the She asks, with a smile in her voice. pital, or a prison? I wish I could have  e nurse walks in, “Hello Mr Har- probably ironing his best shirt as we doctor arrived, I wasn’t ready... it was “Not much really mum, no money a orded somewhere good. I walk ris, would you like some tea and toast? speak, if he found one without a co ee too soon. till January” through the hospital, feeling like a We're bringing the breakfast trolley stain. Probably popping to the barbers  ey say death like this is the best “All right, I'll get your dad on the  ea in the armpit of a dog, trying to arou n d .” too, he’ll wanna look his best for you way to go, peaceful, painless, you don’t phone”  nd a hair strong enough to cling onto “Yeah, sure.” It hit me how hungry I mum.” even know it's coming. I guess that’s “Hello son, how are ya?” Dad says, so I wouldn't get blown away.  e was, I hadn't eaten before getting on  e nurse comes back with a tray true, but I wish i could have heard her slurring slightly down the phone signs make no sense as I try to  nd the train “I wasn’t sure what you wanted, so I voice just once more. “How much this time?” he asks, with the Stroke ward. I just start following “Well I'm here Ma, I can see you're made white and brown. Now, jam, a laugh. a group of pensioners, hoping they lookin' beautiful as always. And before marmalade, or chocolate spread? We “Uhh... well if I wanna keep a roof might be going in the right direction. you complain the hair was supposed have that for the kiddies mainly, but September 19th, 2016 over my head, about  ve hundred, I to be dark purple, not pepto bismol I don’t see why grown-ups can’t have A er the funeral, friends and rela- know it’s a lot, especially with it being pink, and yes I did lose a bet. Yes I do it too.” She smiles, giving me an all- tives kept coming up to repeat the Christmas.” Why did I bring grapes? It’s what need to stop drinking so much, see? knowing look behind horn rim glasses same, stale condolences. I swear, if “Alright lad, look out for a cheque in you do when you visit someone in I'm judging myself for you. I brought and rosy cheeks. one more person says “She's in a better the post, I'll send it tomorrow morn- hospital, innit? But the thing is, she you some pictures mum, of Milo, he's  e kid in me opts for the Nutella, place now”, I’ll scream. ing. By the way, you still with that don't even like grapes. Unless they're getting really big now, he loves that never have been able to say no to that, With the wake  nished, the drunken pretty lass Leanne?” already wine. Why am I feeling nerv- collar you got him for Christmas” as she serves me up a strong black tea. guests led to cars and cabs, me, dad, “Uhh, yeah, kinda, I mean, it’s a bit ous? I mean, it’s my mum, I shouldn't I say this whilst showing photo- “ e Doctor will be round shortly,” Milo and Danny all bundled in dads rough around the edges but we're… be nervous. Here goes. Walking down graphs of my German Shepherd pup- she says, not making eye contact, “You battered up Ford, with mum in the we’re making it work.” I hope he the ward of sti s with heartbeats, I can py to vacant eyes, “So mum, I hate to know, to… let you know what will boot, as we drove down to Dover, a doesn't hear the apprehension in my hear the radio in the Nurses station, spring this on you but, I'm not with happen when your dad gets here.” short ferry away from Paris, to scatter voice. “Sound of the Sixties”, which would be Leanne any more, it just wasn't for me. “Will she know? Will she feel some- mums ashes under the Eifel Tower. We talk for a little more, then I hang alright, but my mum wasn't even born But I would like to show you the per- thing?” I ask her “Customs won’t have an issue with up and get back to losing at scrabble till nineteen-seventy. son I am now with, his name is Danny, “No dear, no, she’s already sleeping, this, right lads? I mean, they know the to Danny. and I love him very much.” I pull out she won’t know a thing.” di erence between your mother and I called home a few more times af- my phone and open Instagram, to “Oh, thats…. Good then.” nose candy, right?” Dad asked, cling- ter this, but then summer happened, I  ere she is, long golden hair cover- show mum the pictures of our engage- I take her hand again. “Look at the ing to his morning cider with white got too busy with my job, my new dog ing the pillow, just a few  ecks of grey ment party, her empty stare taking in state of these nails Ma? Can’t have you knuckles. Milo, and moving into my own place. in a once glamorous mane. She looks nothing. going on your merry way lookin’ a “Dad, just shut up and get your teeth Finally, no more roomies! so peaceful, happy even? I dunno. “I'm sorry we couldn't have talked mess now can we?” round this bacon sarnie before the dog But then, I got the news. Is she in there? Will she hear me? like this before, It’s why I wanted to I take a small bag of cosmetics out gets it,” I say smiling through the rear- Understand me?  e Doctor said it take the trip with you. Dad hasn't of my backpack, “Lets make you look view, as Danny dries his newly painted could have happened at any time, age really said anything, but then, you pretty mum,” I say, as I start to apply rainbow toenails on the dashboard. September 3rd, 2016 isn't really a factor, he said something know Dad, everything's cool as long nail varnish, before doing the make- I step out of the taxi, gazing up to about a blood clot hitting her heart, as he has a pint in his hand, not that up she always wore. Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 13 ARTS & CULTURE MONTHLY REVIEW SNOW WHITE

Performed at Pontio Friday 11th & Saturday 12th November

by ALEXANDER of fresh air in the genre of fairy tale ad- POLANSKI aptations. Even if you have never read the story of Snow White, the narrator irected and Choreographed and the performers e ortlessly teach by Liv Lorent and the ballet- you this age-old classic at a pace fast LORENT company. Narrated enough to keep interest, but not lose byD Lindsey Duncan with music per- the ephemeral beauty and atmosphere. formed by Royal Northern Sinfonia Snow White presents heartbreak- and Murray Gold.  is is the second ingly beautiful choreography, fusing production in the balletLORENT ballet with contemporary, jazz, and dance theatre fairytale trilogy, follow- even a few urban in uences, alongside ing from the company’s successes with an immaculate musical score keeping Rapunzel. up with the contemporary feel of the Snow White is presented as a story show. Furthermore, pristine staging of familial friction and troubles be- based around one huge, central struc- tween a beautiful young princess and ture, as it is gracefully moved around her vain, sel sh mother. With themes the stage, paired with incredibly in- of insecurity, age and cosmetic surgery telligent usage of stage e ects such as bringing this most historic of stories projections, make this show an abso- into the contemporary, this is a breath lute must-see for families, especially coming into the holiday season. 14 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 WHAT’S ON?

DECEMBER 01 What: Rob Beckett – Mouth of the South Time: 8pm 07 What: Blodeuwedd Time:12:30pm Where: TBT Price £15 Where: TBT Price £10

What: The Catherine Tate Show Live Time: 7:30pm 08 What: Blodeuwedd Time:10/12:45pm Where: Venue Cymru Price: £35 Where: TBT Price £10

02 What: Emily Portman & The Coracle Band Time: 8pm What: String Orchestra Christmas Concert Time: 7:30pm Where: TBT Price: £12 Where: Powis Hall Price: £2

What: ROSTRA – The Nutcracker and The Mouse King Time: 7:30pm 09 What: Blodeuwedd Time: 10/12:45pm Where JP Hall Price: £3 Where: TBT Price £10

What: The Shires Time: 7:30pm What: Music Society Christmas Concert Time: 7:30pm Where: Venue Cymru Price: £21.50 Where: PJ Hall Price: £3

What: Andrew Newton Time: 7:30pm 10 What: Magical Caban Time: 11am-4pm Where: Theatr Colwyn Price: £8 Where: Caban Price: FREE

What: Leo Houlding – Re ections: The Mirror Wall Time:7:30 pm What: BU Dance – Winter Showcase Time: 1:30 & 7pm Where: Galeri Price: £14 Where: JP Hall Price: £3

03 What: Hogia’r Ddwylan yn Dathlu 50 Time:7:30 pm What: Meilyr Jones Time: 8pm Where: TBT Price: £12 Where: TBT Price: £10

What: ROSTRA – The Nutcracker and The Mouse King Time: 7:30pm 11. What: Bangor University Symphony Orchestra Time:7:30pm Where JP Hall Price: £3 Where: TBT Price: £5

What: Super Furry Animals 2016 Time: 7pm What: Soda Variety Performance Time: 7pm Where: Venue Cymru Price: £30 Where: Powis Hall Price: £4

What: Concert Band and Brass Band Christmas Concert Time: 6pm 15 What: Raslas Bach a Mawr Time: 6:30pm Where PJ Hall Price: £2 Where: TBT Price: £9

04 What: ROSTRA – The Nutcracker and The Mouse King Time: 7:30pm What: TONIC Dolig: Rhys Meririon Time: 2:30 pm Where JP Hall Price: £3 Where: Galeri Tickets on waiting list

What: Marcus Brigstocke: Why The Long Face? Time: 8pm 16 What: Raslas Bach a Mawr Time: 12:30 & 6:30pm Where: Galeri Price: £16 Where: TBT Price: £9

05 What: Pole t Winter Showcase Time: 6:30 17 What: Raslas Bach a Mawr Time: 1 &6:30pm Where: PL5 Price: £2 Where: TBT Price: £9

06 What: Christian Union Carol Service Time: 7pm 18 What: Llafn o Wawl Time: 7:30pm Where: Cathedral Price: FREE Where: TBT Price: £10

TBT – Theatr Bryn Terfel - Pontio Blue - Music PL5 – Pontio Light Blue - Dance and PoleFit PJ Hall – Main Arts, Bangor Pink - Drama Powis Hall – Main Arts, Bangor Green - Welsh JP Hall – Building next to management Red- Comedy Black - anything else * all prices are based on student admission Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 15 WHAT’S ON? Top What are the Students Doing? Suggestions Fancy Supporting your friends and peers in the shows that they’re putting on? Pantomime – This years must see Pan- Bangor University King on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th tomime is Aladdin. Held BU Dance Concert Band and Music Society of December at 7:30 pm in JP in Venue Cymru over the Bangor University Dance Brass Band MuSoc are holding their Hall. This is certainly a play to Christmas period. Tickets Club are putting on their win- On Saturday 3rd Decem- Christmas concert on the get you into the festive mood, range in price depending on ter showcase on the 10th De- ber Concert Band and Brass 9th December at 7:30 pm in ready for Christmas. Tickets the day, the time or the loca- cember at 1:30pm and 7pm in Band are holding a joint con- PJ Hall. Both the Choir and cost £3 tion of the seat, but it’s cer- JP Hall. The dance club will be cert in PJ Hall. This concert Orchestra will be perform- tainly worth trying to see it. presenting dances from each will be full of exciting music, ing a selection of classical SODA It promises to be full of laugh class including; Ballet, Tap, some standard classic pieces works, pieces from lms and Soda are presenting their out loud comedy and plenty Jazz, Contemporary, Latin and as well as pop tunes and lm Christmas favorites. There is Variety Show on the 11th De- of hissing and booing, along- Ballroom, Street, Burlesque, soundtracks. There is also a also the chance to sing your cember at 7pm in Powis Hall. side beautiful costumes and Irish, Belly and Pointe. The chance to sing along to some favorite carols in both Welsh All the music will be from Mu- some pretty unforgettable dancers have put in so much Christmas carols. It starts at and English. Tickets cost: £3 sicals and there will be plenty characters. hard work this semester it 6pm and tickets cost £2 of singing, dancing and act- promises to be a fantastic Pole t ing to get you up and wish- Comedy – show. Tickets are £3. Christian Union Pole t will be holding their ing you were performing too. Carol Service Winter Showcase on the 5th Tickets cost £4 Bangor University The Christian Union are December at 6.30pm in PL5. String Orchestra holding a carol Service at The money raised will go to USO The University String Or- Bangor Cathedral on the 6th Crohns and Collitis UK. The The University Symphony chestra have their Christmas December. It’s completely showcase will show o the Orchestra has their rst con- The Catherine Tate Show concert coming up on the 8th free to go, just turn up to sing best of the work that the pole- cert of the year on the 11th Live is coming to Venue Cym- December at 7:30pm in Powis some carols, eat some mince t club have put in this semes- December in Theatr Bryn Ter- ru. On the 1st December at Hall. The concert includes pies and get thoroughly into ter, including all the fantastic fel at 7:30pm. The concert will 7:30pm Catherine Tate will music by Purcell, Grieg, Elgar, the Christmas spirit. It starts tricks that they’ve learnt. Tick- include Proko ev’s Lieuten- be presenting her 2016 live Piazzolla, Bach, Villa-Lobos at 7pm ets cost £2. ant Kijé Suite, the Arutiunian: comedy show. She’s bring- and Dag Wiren. The concert Trumpet Concerto and Bee- ing several of her best known will be fun and enjoyable and ROSTRA thoven’s Symphony No. 6 ‘Pas- characters to the stage in- tickets cost £2. Rostra are presenting The toral’. Tickets cost £5 cluding ‘Nan’ Taylor; Essex Nutcracker and the Mouse girl Sam and everyone’s fa- vourite argumentative teen- ager. It also guest stars Mat- thew Horne. Tickets are £35, but this is de nitely worth a watch.

Students – It’s Christmas and all the

Christmas If you fancy getting into the Christmas mood, then here are some Christmas Events to get you ready for the festive season: - student clubs and societies are holding some sort of fes- tive events, whether it’s the Plas Newydd – is having its for you. performance societies shows Pantomime Christmas Fairs: annual Christmas fair, and or simply the society or club Who doesn’t enjoy the Pan- this year it’s going on for 4 Christmas Food Slam Christmas dinner. It’s a fan- tomime, it’s certainly one way B-enterprise Students days! Entrance costs £1 and Dylans in Menai Bridge are tastic time to be a Bangor to get into the festive spirit Christmas Market there are over 60 stalls to buy holding a Christmas Food Student as there is so much and is always full of plenty The Bangor Student Christ- all the Christmas presents Slam on the 10th December going on. Even when the of laughs. There are two lo- mas Market is on the 7th De- you could ask for. The fair between 12pm and 6pm. students aren’t doing some- cal pantomimes on this year. cember this year. Running runs between the 2nd and There will be plenty of food, thing there will always be The rst being Aladdin on between 12pm-5pm. It’s held 5th December music and even some gift a Christmas market in one the 10th – 30th December in in PJ hall and is a great oppor- shopping opportunities. of the local towns, even the Venue Cymru. tunity to buy gifts, crafts and Surf Snowdonia pubs and cafes are starting Tickets cost around £20 but plenty of food. There is always Christmas Market Bangor Christmas Cracker to sell Christmassy bever- that depends on the day and a great festive cheer from the Held in Conwy, the Surf Between the 9th and 10th ages. the seat. It also stars Gareth students who sell the prod- Snowdonia Christmas Market December watch out for a Thomas. ucts, the performers as they is running over two day, the variety of Christmas events Music - play all the best Christmas 10th and 11th December be- popping up on Bangor High It’s Christmas time and all Theatr Colwyn are present- music and the shoppers, who tween 10am and 8pm. There Street. the musicians will be play- ing their pantomime which can’t be happy when getting will be stalls, ale, music, fair There will be a Christmas ing christmas concerts, carol is Jack and the Beanstalk. It into the festive spirit! rides and even a carousel. If market but also plenty of singing and busking on the runs from the 17th – 31st of you want to not just shop but food, a snow dome and an ice streets. There are plenty of December at Theatr Colwyn Plas Newydd Christmas also soak in some Christmas rink. As well as plenty of en- musical events going on, so in Colwyn Bay. Tickets cost Food and Craft Fair atmosphere with music and tertainment. watch out for posters go- £12. The National Trust house – rides, than this is the market ing up around the university closer to the time. 16 Seren | November Issue 2016 UNION

t’s important that as students you the NUS Liberation Conference del- in between General Meetings. It re- timate responsibility for ensuring • spends its money sensibly, have a say in how Undeb Bangor, egates, Undeb Bangor Council posi- views, guides and holds to account that Undeb Bangor is run e ectively, on the activities it was raised for Iyour Students’ Union, is run. That’s tions and Student Trustee Elections. and creates projects for the O cer making sure that it is solvent, legally • follows the law, including why we use democratic elections to Each year Undeb Bangor sends an Trustees. It discusses issues of rel- complaint, and delivering the objec- preparing reports and accounts to help you decide who you want to elected delegation of students to a evance to the Students. It works to tives for which it has been set up. send to the Charity Commission speak and work for you on a range of number of NUS UK and NUS Wales make Students’ lives better by con- They should maintain a collective re- • doesn’t break the rules in issues while you’re a Student at Ban- liberation Conferences. Sending a sulting and understanding the needs sponsibility at all times. its governing document (its constitu- gor. You really can make a di erence candidate to a national conference of the student body, being an am- Trustees make sure that Undeb tion, trust deed or articles) by being involved! gives Bangor Students representa- bassador for the Union, discussing Bangor is running well and is doing Between Thursday 17th November tion on a national level. and debating issues and ideas and what it was set up to do. This includes You can vote on www.undebban- and Tuesday 22nd of November you Undeb Bangor Council is there to creating new projects and initiatives. ensuring the union: gor.com/elections can vote for your representatives in discuss, debate and set Union policy Trustees have and must accept ul- • has the money it needs

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Housing Campaign 2016-2017 ear after year, Bangor students feedback from students, our housing out before signing a contract. How- face problems with bad hous- campaign will begin shortly in De- ever, do remember that the housing Ying, bad landlords and bad cember. We want to focus on edu- section of student services can go living situations. Undeb Bangor run cating you on your rights as tenants, over a contract with you, if you’re at an annual Housing Campaign to making sure that you know what all confused, feel free to talk to them. educate students on their rights and you’re entitled to and understand There is plenty of housing in Bangor, what a good house looks like. In early what you’re signing up for. On De- a lot of which isn’t available until lat- November Helen Marchant, Vice cember 1st the student housing of- er in the year. Please don’t feel pres- President Education and Welfare got ce will release their list of university sured to rush into signing or moving stuck into the initial stages of plan- approved student housing. You may into a property you’re not 100% com- ning this year’s Housing Campaign want to take a look around, but view- fortable with. If you have any ques- with the hope that the campaign ing a property does not mean you tions, feel free to drop me an email at will be up and running by early De- have to move in. We strongly advise [email protected]’ cember. In the meantime please fol- waiting until after our information low Helen’s advice ‘After listening to session and guides have been sent Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 17 UNION 18 Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren SOCIETIES his year pole tness is holding for them as possible, so that in the their annual December show- future other individuals can receive Tcase on the 5th of December. just as much help and support as Pole Fitness fundraiser for This year, the showcase is in aid their member has thus far. of Crohn’s and Colitis UK. With the Crohn’s and colitis UK is a phenom- showcase including performers from enal charity that is hardly ever talked Crohn’s and Colitis UK all skill levels – from beginner right about, with their aim being to bat- up to advanced. All of whom are tle against Crohn’s disease and Ul- ready to show their skills in strength, cerative Colitis; ghting to achieve grace and  exibility as well as the a better quality of life for everyone many di erent styles that Bangor Uni su ering – both physically and emo- Pole has to o er. tionally – from these (as well as oth- This year the theme of the show- ers forms) of In ammatory Bowel case is movies! With Pole Fit’s mem- Disease. Ultimately, wanting to nd a bers, all taking inspiration from their cure, and are determined to not give favourite movies and lms, bringing up until they nd one. them to life, whilst showcasing their For an awe-inspiring show of tal- talents and skills. They are ready and ent and skill that the many men and waiting to take you down the rabbit women of Bangor Uni Pole Fitness hole to a world of James Bond, Pulp have to o er, make sure you attend Fiction, Tron and Dead silence as well this year’s Movie inspired showcase. as so many more incredible and awe With it promising to o er delicious inspiring renditions of both classic baked treats, a remarkable ra e and modern movies. – with gifts having been kindly do- Their aim is not only to dazzle you nated by local businesses – as well with their talents and strengths but as the many talents of their amazing also to raise money for a very serious members. and important cause that is close to Make sure to come along on the the club’s heart. Recently one of the 5th of December to PL5 in Bangor’s Club’s members was diagnosed with Pontio so that you don’t miss out! Colitis and has had to endure a lot of The doors open at 6:30pm with tick- hardships and struggles, almost hav- ets being sold on the door for the low ing to drop out of university since price of £2, and ra e tickets being this diagnosis. However, Crohn’s and sold before the show as well. Refresh- Colitis UK has been irreplaceable for ments will be on sale both before the them during this time, with them show and during the interval as well. supporting them and o ering help So make sure you don’t miss out on in so many ways. Because of this, as what promises to be an incredible a club, Pole Fitness is determined to night for an incredible cause. # y- help this wonderful cause by rais- withoutfear ing as much money and awareness

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hat classi es something as a classic? As a Literature student, I’ve asked this questionW many a time. Well, let’s take Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. I read re- cently that one of the reasons for as to why this novel is so iconic, is because it bares resemblance to a classic fairy tale format. You know, the young hero- ine cast aside from the family, treated with cruelty,  nds true love, you get the gist-and come on, who doesn’t like fairy tales?  e story follows the life of Jane, as she con des in the reader, address- ing the reader personally. We see her deepest feelings of love and what it truly means to make sacri ces. Per- haps one of the reasons this novel is rguably all authors are inspira- gritty parts of life: the struggles of Reasons To Stay seen as a classic is because of its ability to inspire its reader into being strong tional; what I would give to be adolescence, mental health, and living and independent. Certainly, one of the able to walk into a Waterstone’s life close to the breadline. I read “how Aand think to myself “Yep, I wrote that”. to build a girl” during a time when I Alive - Matt Haig most famous quotes emphasises her ability to empower, ‘I am no bird; and However, one woman in particular, needed some empowerment, and she no net ensnares me: I am a free human for me this month stands out from the sure delivered that duty. To be honest, niversity is stressful. It is full someone’s ardent experiences allows being with an independent will’. crowd, and that is Caitlin Moran. there aren’t really words to do her jus- of deadlines, friendship dra- it to enter our own world. We are in- Brontë takes the reader right from Moran was born into a rather ec- tice, you will just have to go and see for mas, and just really missing troduced in this heart-felt recollection centric family and grew up in the sub- yourselves. Uyour cat (and family) back at home. of a man’s struggle with mental health, the beginning of Jane’s life, as a child, all the way into womanhood. Due to urbs of Wolverhampton. It is evident Sometimes we all need something to but also the words of positivity and this, the reader can see her develop- not only from her books, but also her li our spirits, especially now winter truth that we ALL need to hear at some ment and feel as though they truly TV show; “Raised by Wolves” that her is drawing closer- we can say goodbye point in our lives. It points out that life know their narrator and can cry with family life growing up certainly in u- to doses of vitamin D. Whether it is a is not easy, and it’s okay to have a little her and smile with her. enced her raw wit as a journalist and You were not walk by the sea, or spending time with help along the way.  e reason I believe this novel to author today. Her books, journal arti- family and friends: we all need a little It also brings forward the message be a classic is its ability to resemble cles and TV genius will make you want born scared something. that people are reinforcing le , right, a fairy tale yet, mess it up a bit.  is to laugh, cry, and feel so empowered. and self- Heck, general day-to-day life is and centre. It’s okay to not be okay, and to me, creates an honest story. I’m re- What makes Moran so inspirational daunting and frightening. We live in this book truly does give you the exact minded of Lysander’s words in Shake- is that she is a woman who is just so loathing and a goal- orientated world and at times reasons to stay alive. So go on, grab a speare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, powerful and emotive with her words. it is over-baring.  is book will en- copy, whack out some fairy lights, and ‘the course of true love never did run She takes no prisoner, and will get her overwhelmed ter your life when you need it most. snuggle down in a cosy corner to read s m o o t h’. point across in whatever way possible. “Reasons to stay alive” is raw, true, the wonderful words that Matt Haig Not only has she won British Comedy and just straight to the point. It does introduces us to. Awards, she touches on all the nitty- exactly what it says on the tin. Reading 20 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 MUSIC INTERVIEW Sarah & Reva of Nimmo

Nimmo (formerly Nimmo and the Gauntletts) are a London ve-piece with a dynamic fusion of infectious, synth- psyched hooks and cathartic dance pop beats to free the soul. I spoke to singers, Sarah and Reva, about their long term friendship in music, Nimmo’s evolution and the message within their songs.

the band. That’s where we really but when it comes to standing and positive and loved up. personal. It’s good because I (Sarah) by FINNIAN SHARDLOW developed the band into more what singing those songs and performing Everybody wants to put you with keep lots of journals. I’m always it is now. them, we started to realise we another band. You can’t describe writing about how I feel. Which I saw you for the rst time in 2014 We started it with just us as a duo wanted something so much more something without a point of sounds really cringe but I have this at Bestival when you were called and then we brought others into it. aggressive and high energy that reference. But we’ve always said total fear of not remembering any of ‘Nimmo and the Gauntletts’ – why So there are more school friends that we can lose ourselves in. It suits our that we don’t know who we sound the times that we’ve had to together. the name change? we grew up with that are also part of personality more. like. There’s not a scene that we So it’s really easy when we come to It was too long. People weren’t the band which is all part of the story. The London nightlife really made slot into. It makes it more exciting write a song because there’s so much remembering it. We set that name We are the singers and often people us want to push things faster. It for us de nitely because we’ve got there. Writing about personal stu up when we were 16, so that’s 10 just refer to the singers. That’s just the made us want people to experience ambitions to play the John Peel isn’t a di cult challenge to us. years ago. We were at secondary way it’s worked. It doesn’t bother us something more physical from going Stage on a Friday or Saturday at school with acoustic guitars and being called a duo. It’s not frustrating. to our live shows. Going to clubs is Glastonbury but also at the Dance You’ve just nished supporting playing songs in our mums’ house. We very much drive the band in the the only way you should listen to Village at 3AM. Those are two worlds MØ on her UK tour and now you It all started with the folk situation fact that we’re songwriters. Naturally, dance music. Personally, it’s such an that we completely see ourselves embark on your own headline UK because we had two acoustic guitars we’re going to get more focus. It’s incredible experience in terms of joining. It suits us better as people. tour – di erent mentality? and two voices but we’ve moved on. just striking that balance of people what it does to your wellbeing. It’s De nitely. When you’re supporting something that can completely clear On your new track Dancing an artist you’re proving yourself. iF IT WASN’T FOR THE FRIENDSHIP WE WOULDN’T your mind. Makes Us Brave – instantly the title You’re stepping out in front of people Because we’re all genuinely best gives out a particular message. who aren’t necessarily your fans. BE MAKING THE MUSIC WE MAKE SO IT’S ROOTED friends, we’re all experiencing these What’s the track about? So it’s great to go out on a headline IN EVERYTHING WE DO. things together. It’s not like someone It’s about growing out, losing show and have con dence that the came into the room one day and yourself, dancing and feeling music people are there for you. It’s quite It’s been a long, long time. The name knowing that everyone is involved. said: “Oh my god! I went to a club physically. Confronting music in a exciting but a big responsibility. doesn’t suit the genre anymore. We’re so close that our friendship is last night. We need to make music live space is a really important thing Playing live is the most important Actually, we went back to Bestival not something we really think about. that feels like that.” It seeps into our that is less valued in cities at the thing to us. We grew up playing every this year. It’s the second time we’ve It’s just there. If it wasn’t for the rehearsals and our writing processes. moment. It’s something we do to get open mic night in Camden. Even played there but we did two sets. It’s friendship we wouldn’t be making It’s happened really naturally. over our own personal experiences. when we got more people in the one of the best festivals to play so if the music we make so it’s just rooted When we get stressed, it’s the way we band we still put the live show rst. you’re asked to go back, you go back. in everything we do. Maybe it does For some reason, a lot of relax. Growing up in London, it’s part Booked ourselves little tours playing We love it, it’s one of our faves. It e ect the music in that we’re so open publications want to tag you with of the way we socialise. tiny venues with nobody there but always delivers in terms of the crowd when we write together. There’s the 80s synth-pop era? and we always tend to play a really no egos. Nobody shies away from I know. Lots of people nd us quite CONFRONTING MUSIC IN A LIVE SPACE IS A REALLY fun stage. presenting an idea or criticising or 80s. It might be to do with the tone IMPORTANT THING THAT IS LESS VALUED IN CITIES working together. It just feels normal. of our voices. Also, we do have about AT THE MOMENT. Tell me about your friendship seven synthesizers on stage. It’s and how you’ve got to this point as You’ve mentioned your folk past, funny, we only properly discovered There’s a lot of subject matters in being totally satis ed because we Nimmo. how has your music changed over – obviously we’d heard of them – the new album that come out of the were playing live. We met on the rst day of secondary time? bands like New Order because they age of 24 or 25. Getting that little On MØ, we had a really good time. school when were 10 or 11. We got It’s quite hard to pinpoint because were names that got put on us when bit older and not feeling old. But It was a really nice to tour with put in the same form class. Instantly, it’s such a long evolution. It’s been a we got signed. The Guardian wrote watching everyone above you get someone. We clicked with her whole we became friends and bonded real gradual progression of getting that we sounded like New Order older and thinking suddenly: “God. In team, they were really like-minded straight away over music and writing. new members, listening to new and we were like: “Oh, did they?” We 10 more years am I going to have to people that we’d hang around with So we started to set up our own little music, coming of age in London and went back and listened to them and be a bit more responsible?” It’s a scary outside of music anyway. It was both projects with di erent formations discovering the nightlife in London. you can kind of hear it. Darkness in time and we’ve all felt that. There’s a our birthdays while we were out and di erent genres as we moved Knowing where our roots are in lyrics and a synthy instrumental is lot of that fear running through the there as well so we had some really through school. When we went to terms of the energy of the music probably a lot more true to 80s synth whole record and Dancing Makes Us good nights with her. university we knuckled down a bit what we wanted to make. I could sit music than it is to synth music now, Brave is the mantra for it. more and brought a drummer into at home and write folk songs all day, which, generally, is a bit brighter, Everything that we write is Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 21 MUSIC

Thank You For The Music: How nostaligic songs relieve Dementia lovely memories. only created wonderful memories, it we see them communicating, and intrusive thoughts, and participating by CHLOE HEATH For patients with Dementia made the day of the lovely people in most of all, smiling! This shows just again helps an individual escape, or Alzheimer’s, music can be a the home a little bit brighter. how powerful music can be. This but it also promotes achievement, Music is everywhere. It can touch particularly special tool. After It is not just my ‘wonderful’ singing particular song evoked a powerful belonging and just a sense of each and every single one of us in spending time in my childhood that created a positive impact on the memory for a patient, in a time that normality for people who are some way: the power of a beat, the with a family member who su ered life of these particular people. It has the patient remembers well, creating su ering. emotive use of lyrics, you name it. from Dementia, I would often go been proven that music really can a total change in mental state Now, we listen to music walking Music is surrounding us in every way with my sister at Christmas, and just help improve the quality of life for momentarily. To me, that shows the through day-to-day life, but we possible. As a clarinettist myself, I sit there and sing Christmas Carols, people. I witnessed a video, and cried true power of music. never fully appreciate its powerful realise just how special music can and memories like that for me are at it, when I saw the di erence that a Music isn’t just helpful for patients e ect. Next time you plug in your be, whether performing or just ones that I never want to fade. Music special song had on the patient. The with Dementia. It can help patients headphones, focus closely on how it absorbing myself into it: music has touched all of the wonderful people temporary escape from the depth with other psychiatric disorders makes you feel, and I can guarantee this e ect on individuals, kind of like in that room, whether it was the of the illness, promoted feelings too; creative therapy helps provide it will make you change your a sense of euphoria. It can make us festive spirit, or a 7 year old and a 5 like no other. A patient so stuck an outlet for people su ering with perspective! cry, it can make us smile, and often year old blaring out Rudolph the Red in the illness: they barely moved, mental health problems. Listening music can evoke some of our most Nose Reindeer, who knows. It not and they barely spoke. Afterwards, to music can be a distraction from Album Reviews: November by FINNIAN SHARDLOW

Alicia Keys - HERE GUM - Flash In The A Tribe Called Pan Quest - We got it from Here… Thank Remembering: Leonard Cohen You 4 Your service 016 represents a timely lash In The Pan is a boggy t 82, Leonard Cohen, the unforgettable for its direct admission rupture between expectation swamp of wobbly psychedelic unrivalled craftsman of into popular music – are equally fter an 18 year wait, and outcome from America’s electropop. Sounds emotive lyricism, died Monday as admired for the meanings they 2 F the illustrious A Tribe A alliance of adept popstresses. disgusting, I know. These synths 7th November. communicate, along with the Called Quest titivate Beyoncé and Solange have are unexplainable. They’re bulging, A their emblematic formula for The eminent singer-songwriter in uence of the composition itself. soggy and rich whilst maintaining already astounded critics with an hip-hop with fresh, luxurious bequeaths a life-long timeline of Cohen’s nal 2016 record, You an edge of transcendence. empowered brand of glossy neo- instrumentation. creativity originating in the late Want It Darker, sits like a crown Australian multi-instrumentalist, soul. Alicia Keys’ inspired addition, Too many moments encapsulate Sixties, where only the likes of Bob on top of a discography which Jay Watson, revels in his Tame HERE, joins that coveted list. the pure poetry of this album. From Dylan could match his introspective eternally concretes his position as Impala ties through a sugary re- Keys brandishes an 18-track a cosmic 4 rapper bar trade-o on slant on lyrical artistry. the contemplative king of sober imagination of the sonic attributes goliath layered with velvet Dis Generation to quirky Elton John Despite a striking musical thought. that acquired such vast acclaim for funk undertones, spoken word samples on Solid Wall Of Sound. catalogue, Cohen, above all, Ignore the array of publications their 2015 LP, Currents. interludes and homages to female Listen, I’ll call it right now. This is channelled power through words. pedantically ranking his albums. At GUM displays a similar Impala- hip-hop harbingers like Lauryn Hill. the best rap album of the year. Now a trade often absent before this point, it’s a tad crass. esque deployment of escalating Comparably to the compositions The personal highlight has to the hysteria of modern production Don’t cut corners. Start from the melodies that burst into reverb- of Beyoncé and Solange earlier in be Consequences silky verse near technology. beginning. Indulge each LP and let plunged chorus. However, the the year, HERE embraces the album the twilight of Whateva Will Be: Heralded songs like Suzanne, Leonard Cohen’s everlasting poetry climactic build of some tracks format in a pop climate where “I just wanna feel as liberated as Avalanche and, notably, Hallelujah –  ow through you. are occasionally trounced well single is king. She Don’t Really lions in Liberia/’Cause recently my before reaching the apex of their Care_1 Luv exempli es this. Elastic heart turned cold as Siberia/’Cause impact. Rares, for example, is a synths melt into jazzy piano’s everywhere I go, bein’ cold is the “So set your restless heart at ease, truly immersive piece of music cut in an e ort to accentuate Keys’ criteria.” agonisingly short by a garish fade newfound musical liberation. 9/10 – Old school hip-hop dipped Take a lesson from these Autumn leaves, out. 7/10 – Refreshing stylistic change. in contemporary production 7.5/10 – Largely stunning. They waste no time waiting for the snow.” Keys would undoubtedly bene t methods. R.I.P Phife Dawg. from further experimentation. Though, Watson should pursue his Leonard Cohen, The Smokey Life (1979) songs further towards ecstasy. 22 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 TV CATCH ONE TO WATCH SECOND UP OPINION

First Dates CLASS irst lot of assignments in and o last month I reviewed the se- looking for something you can ries opener of Class, noting a Fwatch with your signi cant oth- Sfew teething issues but being as er or by yourself to make you feel like positive as possible, aiming to make a modern day Casanova? Then you’re my rst editorial review a pleasant looking for First Dates. The format one. Five episodes have now been is simple; singletons seeking love aired, and rather than building on visit the First Dates restaurant, and the good things about the pilot, it’s be it love at rst sight, dodgy chat- gradually got further and further up lines, #AwksBants, or simply two away from anything of quality. The people getting to know each other, producers are lucky they’ve named we get to see it all. Heartwarming the show Class, because the content and cringeworthy in equal measure, would never be used in the same you’ll be surprised by how addictive sentence as the word otherwise. the series is. Catch up on All4 now. In the pilot, the characters were palatable and the story true to a WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD slightly edgier Who feel, the stylised camerawork was neat, and the intro en years in the making, David tra bit more tense (I’m looking at you life cycle. Watching a mother guard- music was a statement of intent to Attenborough’s follow up to Snake vs Iguana). The lming crew ing her children, eagerly awaiting diversify the sci- format and engage Tthe groundbreaking Planet similarly cannot be ignored, lugging a father’s homecoming just for the with the target audience. Unfor- Earth has arrived. Now able to uti- dozens of pieces of kit onto an active ability to eat and survive is as much tunately, by the end of the second lise the very latest 4K and drone- volcano in one of the world’s most a story seen time and time again in episode alone, I realised the age-old based technology, Attenborough treacherous areas is quite frankly the impoverished areas of the world, problem of style over substance was and his team bring us closer than worthy of its own full-length docu- as it is the plight of the strap-chinned rearing its hipster head. There is so ever to the natural world, where mentary, though it must all be worth penguin. much focus on pop culture quips, Louis Theroux- Savile far o lands and exotic species it because the programme it helps Adversely, the joy of a lover’s return swearing and smoking, and teeing converge with human qualities produce is simply extraordinary. following months away- the anticipa- averick documentary maker up potential romances and fandom and struggles in mindblowing Mountains, deserts, cities and more tion of that rst reunion and the ec- in-references, that the show is feed- Louis Theroux recently re- fashion. From the moment the rst await us yet, and after an opening stasy of it happening- is something turned to our screens to ing ‘bros and tumblr girls’ enough to M episode- Islands- opens, with a episode that gives a lot of credence we can all appreciate, but maybe make a gif, without caring to develop shed new light on the Jimmy Savile voice as close to proof of a benevo- to the claim that this is the most am- never would have even considered case. Having previously lmed When compelling narratives and characters lent God as ever there was and a bitious show ever recorded, I along- as being shared by a bird as quirky who you truly care about; where are Louis Met Jimmy in 1999, and sub- three-toed pygmy sloth looking side millions of others can only sit and relatively unexplored as an alba- sequently shared a friendship with- the police and where are Torchwood for a mate on the beautiful Escudo back and revel in it all. Yet there’s tross. In a modern climate of division when alien vines swarm London in Savile, Theroux in this documentary islands, the hypnotic viewing en- more to it than just a visual and audi- and apathy, Attenborough’s latest seeks answers to how he was duped Nightvisiting ey? Why does Miss Quill sues, taking us from tropical para- tory tour de force. o ering is an antidote to this poison- try to get frisky with a robot for no and whether Savile’s true depravity dises to the merciless Galapagos By Attenborough’s beguiling narra- ous way of living, showing the com- was hiding in plain sight. Un inching good reason in the second episode? and all manner of places between. tion and ability to show us the all too mon threads that bring us all togeth- For example, in The Coach With honesty and eye-opening interviews Hans Zimmer masterfully scores, human struggles of the animal king- er and imploring our appreciation of with those who knew and fell victim The Dragon Tattoo, would-be foot- bringing his cinematic prowess to dom, we learn not only about the this incredible, often unfathomable, baller Ram is the central gure, but to Savile, alongside archive footage, the small screen in a way that makes fantastic sloths, iguanas, penguins, yet always fascinating, Planet Earth. make this an uneasy yet compelling although his struggle to move on fol- every shot one to savour and every and more, but also in many ways lowing the death of his girlfriend and watch, asking questions of the seem- heart-stopping moment just that ex- about the universal nature of the ingly untouchable nature of celeb- having to start again with a prosthet- rity. Available now on iPlayer. ic leg should make for emotive view- ing, when he eventually confronted the uninventive alien threat with a half-hearted speech, I’m sure I wasn’t the only one thinking a good  aying would’ve done proceedings a world of good. The episode appears to hint at a romance possibly with Tanya also, only for that to be left alone as he gets with April out of nowhere two episodes later; fan- c fodder at PREVIEW its nest. The problem is that trying The Victorian Slum to be cool just doesn’t work. Cool- ness can’t be manufactured; it is a he Victorian Slum completes a PRIMED FOR LAUNCH by-product of tight execution, com- trio of BBC documentaries to fter a somewhat forgettable of motor reviewing and general tom- show us the mischief they get up to plex characters and quality writing. Tsee this month. This fascinating 2015 for Jeremy Clarkson, foolery to make a triumphant return; in each locale whilst getting into the Bloodbaths, brooding close-ups and social experiment-cum-history les- Awhich saw the never shy of but what can we expect and what nuts and bolts of a range of luxurious angst are all well and good if they de- son sees several families agreeing to controversy ex-Top Gear host lose has changed? and eccentric cars. velop the storylines and characters, assume the lives of several factions his job for allegedly practicing For one, the name. The Grand Tour, If trailers are anything to go by, then but when they are employed to tick of society from Victorian slums, with his right hook on a producer, he’s a cheeky wordplay on both GT and the stunts are going to be as bold as boxes and churn out not awful but each episode advancing a decade to back with Richard Hammond and a reversal of Top Gear’s initials, is anything ever seen on their run with entirely forgettable episodes, there’s show the changes heralded towards James May in tow with an all-new the naming of choice, beating Gear the Beeb, the shots will be nothing a problem that needs addressing. the end of the era. The resultant pro- Amazon Prime original series- The Knobs amongst others to the punch. short of Bond- lm worthy, and the If Class hadn’t have shown so gramme is as educational as it is en- Grand Tour. The title also has a bit of a ‘does what banter will be second to none. Cali- much potential in its rst episode, I tertaining, showing and teaching us With the abysmal reception of Chris it says on the tin’ quality too though, fornia is our rst stop on November wouldn’t feel so let down, but at the of the hardships faced by our not so Evans and Matt LeBlanc’s short-lived as Jezza and co will episodically move 18th, so roll on tonight. Catch The moment I struggle to believe things distant ancestors. Catch up on iPlayer. dynamic hosting duo on Top Gear, from country to country in the big GT Grand Tour on Amazon Instant Video will pick up. I guess only time will tell, the stage is set for the prodigal sons tent to present to a live audience and weekly on Fridays. Catch Class on iPlayer now. 22 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 23 TV TV CATCH ONE TO WATCH SECOND UP OPINION REVIEW

First Dates CLASS irst lot of assignments in and o last month I reviewed the se- The Walking Dead looking for something you can ries opener of Class, noting a by EMMA JEWKES. Fwatch with your signi cant oth- Sfew teething issues but being as egan has arrived in The Walk- er or by yourself to make you feel like positive as possible, aiming to make ing Dead which sadly meant a modern day Casanova? Then you’re my rst editorial review a pleasant Nthe departure of two of our looking for First Dates. The format one. Five episodes have now been regular characters in Abraham Ford is simple; singletons seeking love aired, and rather than building on and Glenn Rhee. Their deaths by Lu- visit the First Dates restaurant, and the good things about the pilot, it’s cille were brutal but entirely be tting be it love at rst sight, dodgy chat- gradually got further and further the characters. Abraham was rst to up lines, #AwksBants, or simply two away from anything of quality. The go, uttering a nal Abe-ism in de - people getting to know each other, producers are lucky they’ve named ance at Negan while Glenn, in one we get to see it all. Heartwarming the show Class, because the content of the most shocking moments in and cringeworthy in equal measure, would never be used in the same the show’s history, pledged to nd you’ll be surprised by how addictive sentence as the word otherwise. Maggie in the next life. While the pre- the series is. Catch up on All4 now. In the pilot, the characters were miere featured gore aplenty, it was palatable and the story true to a actually the breaking down of Rick WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD slightly edgier Who feel, the stylised that proved most shocking. The sight camerawork was neat, and the intro en years in the making, David tra bit more tense (I’m looking at you life cycle. Watching a mother guard- of him crying and begging at Negan’s music was a statement of intent to feet will live long in the memory. Attenborough’s follow up to Snake vs Iguana). The lming crew ing her children, eagerly awaiting diversify the sci- format and engage the groundbreaking Planet similarly cannot be ignored, lugging a father’s homecoming just for the While Negan was introducing him- T with the target audience. Unfor- self, Carol and Morgan were expe- Earth has arrived. Now able to uti- dozens of pieces of kit onto an active ability to eat and survive is as much tunately, by the end of the second riencing something and someone lise the very latest 4K and drone- volcano in one of the world’s most a story seen time and time again in episode alone, I realised the age-old based technology, Attenborough treacherous areas is quite frankly the impoverished areas of the world, IS T.V THE ‘REEL’ DEAL FOR THE MODERN completely di erent. King Ezekiel, problem of style over substance was and his team bring us closer than worthy of its own full-length docu- as it is the plight of the strap-chinned complete with pet tiger Shiva, is here! rearing its hipster head. There is so While at rst The Kingdom seemed ever to the natural world, where mentary, though it must all be worth penguin. much focus on pop culture quips, far o lands and exotic species it because the programme it helps Adversely, the joy of a lover’s return MARKET? too good to be true, it soon became Louis Theroux- Savile swearing and smoking, and teeing apparent that it is actually the real converge with human qualities produce is simply extraordinary. following months away- the anticipa- JORDAN KING project- be it an hour long cheap and engagement between the char- versa with TV stars making it in Hol- up potential romances and fandom by deal. Morgan in particular seems to averick documentary maker and struggles in mindblowing Mountains, deserts, cities and more tion of that rst reunion and the ec- ith an ever-diversifying lad  ick or sprawling franchise- is a acters and the viewers. Bryan Cran- lywood. in-references, that the show is feed- have found his place there and even Louis Theroux recently re- fashion. From the moment the rst await us yet, and after an opening stasy of it happening- is something reach and a seemingly nancial commitment that is made ston’s performance as Walter White Westworld boasts Sir Anthony turned to our screens to ing ‘bros and tumblr girls’ enough to Carol appears to be warming to the M episode- Islands- opens, with a episode that gives a lot of credence we can all appreciate, but maybe make a gif, without caring to develop endless pool of creative with intent. In a world where pro- is testament to this point, as his per- Hopkins, James Marsden, and Ben shed new light on the Jimmy Savile W idea of calling it her new home. voice as close to proof of a benevo- to the claim that this is the most am- never would have even considered minds working on the next smash- ducers are willing to stump up the formance was hailed as ‘the greatest Barnes, alongside exec. producer J.J. compelling narratives and characters Almost in stark contrast to The case. Having previously lmed When lent God as ever there was and a bitious show ever recorded, I along- as being shared by a bird as quirky hit series, television as a viewing same kind of cash for a TV series as piece of acting ever’ by Sir Anthony Abrams, Sherlock has Benedict Cum- who you truly care about; where are Kingdom, we have also been intro- Louis Met Jimmy in 1999, and sub- three-toed pygmy sloth looking side millions of others can only sit and relatively unexplored as an alba- medium hasn’t been in a stronger they are for the latest Transformers Hopkins for the love of all things holy berbatch and Martin Freeman, whilst the police and where are Torchwood duced to the place where Negan lays sequently shared a friendship with- for a mate on the beautiful Escudo back and revel in it all. Yet there’s tross. In a modern climate of division position since before I was old summer blowout, a point has to be (and atheistic), and he himself is one GoT has had the likes of Sean Bean when alien vines swarm London in his hat; The Sanctuary. A place where Savile, Theroux in this documentary islands, the hypnotic viewing en- more to it than just a visual and audi- and apathy, Attenborough’s latest enough to know the platform as made about where the smart money of the greatest actors of all time. So and Charles Dance on its cast before Nightvisiting ey? Why does Miss Quill you can live like a king, so long as seeks answers to how he was duped sues, taking us from tropical para- tory tour de force. o ering is an antidote to this poison- anything more than Thomas the lies, and with ambitious series’ such there’s your case for TV trumping lm their inevitable, bloody deaths. The try to get frisky with a robot for no you follow and remain loyal to Ne- and whether Savile’s true depravity dises to the merciless Galapagos By Attenborough’s beguiling narra- ous way of living, showing the com- Tank Engine. As a result of realisa- as Westworld and even BBC’s £1 mil- on story, slightly biasedly but fairly only thing as impressive as names good reason in the second episode? gan- something the captured Daryl was hiding in plain sight. Un inching and all manner of places between. tion and ability to show us the all too mon threads that bring us all togeth- tion within the creative world that lion per episode Sherlock drawing nonetheless such as these appearing on TV, are For example, in The Coach With refused to do. Forced to eat dog food honesty and eye-opening interviews Hans Zimmer masterfully scores, human struggles of the animal king- er and imploring our appreciation of TV is as popular as ever before, in huge viewing gures, you can’t ADAPTATION the shows’ actors landing top Hol- The Dragon Tattoo, would-be foot- sandwiches while listening to ‘Easy with those who knew and fell victim bringing his cinematic prowess to dom, we learn not only about the this incredible, often unfathomable, and the arrival of on-demand ser- blame producers for being ready to David Benio , co-writer on Game of lywood roles. Aaron Paul and Bryan baller Ram is the central gure, but Street’ on an unending loop, Daryl to Savile, alongside archive footage, the small screen in a way that makes fantastic sloths, iguanas, penguins, yet always fascinating, Planet Earth. vices such as Net ix and Amazon throw stacks of money at their hot Thrones, when asked why the series Cranston have taken on many big- although his struggle to move on fol- is looking like a man on the verge of make this an uneasy yet compelling every shot one to savour and every and more, but also in many ways Prime, the nancial scale and nar- new products. wasn’t made into a lm, said it would budget lm roles following Breaking lowing the death of his girlfriend and breaking. Whether he will or not re- watch, asking questions of the seem- heart-stopping moment just that ex- about the universal nature of the rative scope a orded to the me- STORY TIME be ‘impossible’, and that the scale of Bad, most notably Cranston though, having to start again with a prosthet- mains to be seen. ingly untouchable nature of celeb- dium has increased dramatically. Another thing giving TV a foot- its source was ‘far too big for a feature whose performance as Dalton Trum- ic leg should make for emotive view- One of the overarching themes rity. Available now on iPlayer. All of this begs the question, is tel- hold over lm at times, is the narra- lm’. He also remarked about how bo in Trumbo earned him an Oscar ing, when he eventually confronted this season appears to be that peo- evision blurring the line between tive freedom that a multi-part, often under Hollywood censorship there nod. GoT’s Kit Harrington and Emilia the uninventive alien threat with a ple are not who they rst appear to series and cinema? Here are a few multi-series show allows; don’t get would be ‘no sex, no gore’, which Clarke have appeared in lead roles half-hearted speech, I’m sure I wasn’t be. Dwight, the guy who killed lov- musings I have come up with on me wrong, lm is a medium more is something seemingly a lot more in Spooks and Me Before You most the only one thinking a good  aying able Denise last year and who has the matter than capable of a masterful story in welcomed by Sky Atlantic, where the notably, but alongside these are an would’ve done proceedings a world proved to be such an almighty thorn BUDGET a time constraint, but there is a cer- beautifully termed technique of ‘sex- endless pool of young talent who are of good. The episode appears to hint in Daryl’s side isn’t actually a bad guy. One of the most impressive things tain appeal in the idea of many hours’ position’ was born- a scene whereby earning critical as well as public rec- at a romance possibly with Tanya Behind the strange medieval accent I have unearthed about modern TVs worth of exploration and character key plot points are discussed during ognition en masse. No longer does also, only for that to be left alone as and bluster, King Ezekiel is just a nor- progression, is the ever-growing development. the act of erotica. Thrones also sets a lm hold the monopoly on the big he gets with April out of nowhere mal guy wanting to save people. Ne- amount of money that producers AMC’s Breaking Bad, sitting pretty at precedent for adaptations heading names, it’s very much a free-for-all two episodes later; fan- c fodder at gan on the other hand seems to be seem to be willing to spend on their the top of IMDB’s all-time greatest TV forward, as J K Rowling’s Strike series FINAL WORD its nest. The problem is that trying exactly what he is and I for one love PREVIEW shows. shows list, is an example of a global is set for release next year on the BBC, So I’ve had a look at some of the The Victorian Slum to be cool just doesn’t work. Cool- him for it! ness can’t be manufactured; it is a The average Hollywood lm budg- phenomenon where the length of as well as Net ix’s ‘A Series Of Unfortu- big issues underpinning the cultural time spent in the world Vince Gilligan nate Events’ starting soon, following shift of TV’s resurgence against lm, he Victorian Slum completes a by-product of tight execution, com- et, which is to say that of a lm widely PRIMED FOR LAUNCH distributed and not incusive of the created is one of the primary reasons the slightly tepid Jim Carrey lm; per- but to nish I would like to just say a trio of BBC documentaries to fter a somewhat forgettable of motor reviewing and general tom- show us the mischief they get up to plex characters and quality writing. cost of promotion, is roughly $140 for its acclaim. The transformation of haps TV is just the spiritual home for few things in defence of my beloved see this month. This fascinating 2015 for Jeremy Clarkson, foolery to make a triumphant return; in each locale whilst getting into the Bloodbaths, brooding close-ups and T million (£113 million to us). For com- Walter White and the fall and rise of book-to-screen adaptations heading cinema and lm. For all of TV’s inno- social experiment-cum-history les- which saw the never shy of but what can we expect and what nuts and bolts of a range of luxurious angst are all well and good if they de- A parison, HBO have been spending, on Jesse Pinkman make for not just one into the future, but then again, there vation and diversi cation, lm has in- son sees several families agreeing to controversy ex-Top Gear host lose has changed? and eccentric cars. velop the storylines and characters, average, $100 million on each series of the greatest viewing experiences are a lot of Potter, Hunger Games, and spired the movement of the medium assume the lives of several factions his job for allegedly practicing For one, the name. The Grand Tour, If trailers are anything to go by, then but when they are employed to tick of Game of Thrones, which over the in history, but furthermore one of LOTR fans who would strongly sug- over the years immeasurably, con- of society from Victorian slums, with his right hook on a producer, he’s a cheeky wordplay on both GT and the stunts are going to be as bold as boxes and churn out not awful but span of the 6 series’ so far, equates the greatest constructions of a narra- gest otherwise. stantly de ning and rede ning the each episode advancing a decade to back with Richard Hammond and a reversal of Top Gear’s initials, is anything ever seen on their run with entirely forgettable episodes, there’s to $600 million at least, which even tive and of character in any ctional BIG NAMES limits of a lens’ ability to capture the show the changes heralded towards James May in tow with an all-new the naming of choice, beating Gear the Beeb, the shots will be nothing a problem that needs addressing. for the average Joe of mathemat- form. Where a lm may be able to For a long time, the biggest distinc- heart and the imagination of genera- the end of the era. The resultant pro- Amazon Prime original series- The Knobs amongst others to the punch. short of Bond- lm worthy, and the If Class hadn’t have shown so ics is a huge increase in price tag. devote its rst act to establishing a tion between TV and its bigger, bold- tions. If TV is becoming as brilliant as gramme is as educational as it is en- Grand Tour. The title also has a bit of a ‘does what banter will be second to none. Cali- much potential in its rst episode, I Admittedly, 60 hours of television in person’s morality, before challenging er brother, Film, has been the acting lm, I’m all aboard. tertaining, showing and teaching us With the abysmal reception of Chris it says on the tin’ quality too though, fornia is our rst stop on November wouldn’t feel so let down, but at the comparison to the average 2-hour it in its second, and either redeem- talent and creative genius signed on of the hardships faced by our not so Evans and Matt LeBlanc’s short-lived as Jezza and co will episodically move 18th, so roll on tonight. Catch The moment I struggle to believe things blockbuster is seemingly harsh, but ing or condemning them in its third, to them. However, not only is there distant ancestors. Catch up on iPlayer. dynamic hosting duo on Top Gear, from country to country in the big GT Grand Tour on Amazon Instant Video will pick up. I guess only time will tell, a series alone is not far o the same Breaking Bad’s ve series arc allowed now a huge in ux of big names from the stage is set for the prodigal sons tent to present to a live audience and weekly on Fridays. Catch Class on iPlayer now. cost I mentioned earlier, and every hours upon hours of world-building lm crossing over to TV, but also vice- 24 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 FILM Bangor Film Society Film Screening

improved however was the sound The lm also had great locations like the mysteriousness and suspense est where the main character is con- By JOE CAINE quality, which was noted and picked the previous lm. and it had a strong and intriguing stantly being chased, it engaged the angor Film Society had their up on by the team during the post ’Final Goodbye’ was up next and opening. I also really enjoyed the use audience well as it was always asking rst public screening this lm interview. Overall it was a pleas- it focused on the tragedy of loss, in of nursery rhyme music as it added questions from start to nish, includ- month and it went down a ing start to the evening’s viewings as which a grieving mother, whose to the creepiness. ing the twist. The lm looked very B it perfectly set up the mood for the son has just died, is approached by a The second to last lm ‘Chamber’ professional, with great work done storm with the audience. All six lms, though di erent and unique in their rest of the lms. mysterious man who tells her a way was something special. The lm was by the crew in every eld including own way, they all focused on the The next lm as part of the Fear An- to see her son again. The lm was a play on the game Russian roulette the acting but special credit must go theme of fear as they were all lmed thology was ‘Angelystor’ which was cleverly based on the Greek myth of in a very unique way, but what I re- to the director. During the interview around Halloween. based on a traditional Welsh legend Orpheus and Eurydice but given a ally enjoyed was that the whole lm the cast and crew were happy to see The rst lm to be showcased was in which a man approached the en- modern day twist. The acting in this was set in one room and managed it on the big screen and were proud titled ‘Inundate’ and was centred trance of a church and heard a deep lm was very noteworthy along with to keep us in suspense. From a tech- with the end result, and so they around the idea of dreams, telling voice list names, one being the man’s the camerawork. The location of the nical stand point the lm was also should be. the story of a man who constantly own, and later that year he died. pier was a nice idea but unfortunate- more than impressive, with great use Overall, all six lms and everyone wakes up after having nightmares re- The short lm takes a lot of inspira- ly some of the sound was interrupted of editing and cinematography. The involved including the actors from lated to his job. What I enjoyed most tion from this legend though slightly by the wind. ending was also noteworthy because BEDS deserve an immense amount about this lm was its ambiguity, as changed. The script also needs a ‘Jack in the Box’ was next to be of its ambiguity as the audience were of credit for what they produced, es- the information was revealed one mention as it told the story well and shown, which was a lm inspired by all left wondering what was on the pecially in such a short time frame. drip at a time. There was also a great at a nice pace with good dialogue the recent clown attacks in the USA. other side of the door. All I have left to say is that I hope use of locations such as the swim- and a very interesting and memora- This lm did certainly have every- The last lm in the showcase was there’ll be another public screening ming pool as well as impressive act- ble open ending which left the audi- thing that a horror lm should have. ‘Hunted’ and it certainly capped o and one just as good. ence to make their own minds up. It was set at night, which added to the screening in style. Set in a for- ing. One thing that could have been REVIEW Review of Marvel’s Doctor Strange

as Luke Evans, I ended up be- memorable, unlike many super- long, quickly picking up again. Finally, it wouldn’t be a true By JOE CAINE ing pleasantly surprised with villains. Kaecilius also isn’t even The lm in general also had great Marvel lm without some post Cumberbatch’s portrayal of the one of Doctor Strange’s main en- choreography which continued credit scenes, and there was octor Strange, directed by egotistical surgeon turned su- emy’s, so we know there’s more to get even better as the movie good reason to get excited with Scott Derrickson, is the lat- perhero and now couldn’t imag- and better to come in future it- went on. one introducing a new villain Dest Marvel lm to hit the ine anyone else in the role. The erations. One of the major highlights and the other setting up another cinema screens and it may very acting overall was more than im- The story and action was also was the cinematography and ef- Marvel lm. well be one of the best since the pressive as each actor embodied extremely enjoyable from start to fects which still leaves me in awe, We still have a very long time Marvel Cinematic Universe be- their characters with ease. With nish, with a fast paced introduc- reminding of 2010’s Inception. until the next MCU lm, Guard- gan in 2008. a stellar cast including Chiwetel tion that beats most other Marvel Arguably one of Marvel’s best ar- ians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 which First of all, Benedict Cumber- Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton and Mads lms. The structure overall was tistic lms, from the camera shots hits theatres in May next year, batch needs praise for bring- Mikkelsen, there was no way the pleasurable with each act doing to the visuals. but Doctor Strange certainly left ing one of Marvel’s greatest and acting was going to be under par. its job in setting up characters There was also a good amount us with enough excitement to most complex characters to life. Mikkelsen played the villain Kae- and creating and resolving con- of humour throughout which survive until then. An entertain- Though I was worried at rst cilius and deserves just as much  ict. The pace however wasn’t kept the lm well balanced when ing end to 2016 for Marvel and a about the casting choice, as I praise as Cumberbatch. His act- solid throughout as it slowed comparing it with the action, lm that I would more than hap- thought there were better ac- ing was impressive as always, down considerably at certain even if the dialogue at times was pily watch again. tors for the part out there such but he also made the antagonist points, though this didn’t last too quite cheesy. 24 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 25 FILM FILM Bangor Film Society Film Screening New Trailers out that Film News in Brief you Must Watch Robert Redford considering T2: Trainspotting retiring from Acting

THE long awaited o cial trailer OSCAR, BAFTA and Golden Globe for most anticipated British se- winner Robert Redford, most fa- quel of all time nally came out mous for his roles in Butch Cassidy this week and to put it simply, it and the Sundance Kid, All the Presi- looks fantastic. Set 20 years after dent's Men and the Sting as well as improved however was the sound The lm also had great locations like the mysteriousness and suspense est where the main character is con- the events of the rst lm, Mark directing Ordinary people and Quiz By JOE CAINE quality, which was noted and picked the previous lm. and it had a strong and intriguing stantly being chased, it engaged the Renton (Ewan McGregor) returns show, has recently announced in to Scotland to make amends angor Film Society had their up on by the team during the post ’Final Goodbye’ was up next and opening. I also really enjoyed the use audience well as it was always asking the past couple of days his desire lm interview. Overall it was a pleas- it focused on the tragedy of loss, in of nursery rhyme music as it added questions from start to nish, includ- with his past friends Spud and to retire from acting after an online rst public screening this Sick boy whilst avoiding the psy- month and it went down a ing start to the evening’s viewings as which a grieving mother, whose to the creepiness. ing the twist. The lm looked very interview with his grandson, Dylan B it perfectly set up the mood for the son has just died, is approached by a The second to last lm ‘Chamber’ professional, with great work done chopath Francis Begbie (Robert Redford. storm with the audience. All six lms, Carlyle). Everything about the though di erent and unique in their rest of the lms. mysterious man who tells her a way was something special. The lm was by the crew in every eld including Redford still has two projects in The next lm as part of the Fear An- to see her son again. The lm was a play on the game Russian roulette the acting but special credit must go trailer was perfect, from the new the work, including ‘Our Souls at own way, they all focused on the updated “choose life” speech to theme of fear as they were all lmed thology was ‘Angelystor’ which was cleverly based on the Greek myth of in a very unique way, but what I re- to the director. During the interview Night’ co-starring Jane Fonda, and based on a traditional Welsh legend Orpheus and Eurydice but given a ally enjoyed was that the whole lm the cast and crew were happy to see the music of Born Slippy by Un- ‘Old Man with a gun’ featuring Ca- around Halloween. derworld which was famously The rst lm to be showcased was in which a man approached the en- modern day twist. The acting in this was set in one room and managed it on the big screen and were proud sey A eck and Sissy Spacek. trance of a church and heard a deep lm was very noteworthy along with to keep us in suspense. From a tech- with the end result, and so they used in the last lm.The hints and Redford has played a major part in titled ‘Inundate’ and was centred references to the previous lm around the idea of dreams, telling voice list names, one being the man’s the camerawork. The location of the nical stand point the lm was also should be. the lm industry, also having helped own, and later that year he died. pier was a nice idea but unfortunate- more than impressive, with great use Overall, all six lms and everyone made the trailer for me - and I bet found the Sundance Festival which the story of a man who constantly most people - such as when Ren- wakes up after having nightmares re- The short lm takes a lot of inspira- ly some of the sound was interrupted of editing and cinematography. The involved including the actors from is the most famous lm festival for tion from this legend though slightly by the wind. ending was also noteworthy because BEDS deserve an immense amount ton smiles at the car at the end independent lms to this day. lated to his job. What I enjoyed most of the trailer which was parallel about this lm was its ambiguity, as changed. The script also needs a ‘Jack in the Box’ was next to be of its ambiguity as the audience were of credit for what they produced, es- After his retirement from acting mention as it told the story well and shown, which was a lm inspired by all left wondering what was on the pecially in such a short time frame. to the opening scene of the rst Redford hopes to focus on directing the information was revealed one lm, can’t wait for the next trailer. drip at a time. There was also a great at a nice pace with good dialogue the recent clown attacks in the USA. other side of the door. All I have left to say is that I hope as well as his main love, art. use of locations such as the swim- and a very interesting and memora- This lm did certainly have every- The last lm in the showcase was there’ll be another public screening ming pool as well as impressive act- ble open ending which left the audi- thing that a horror lm should have. ‘Hunted’ and it certainly capped o and one just as good. La La Land ing. One thing that could have been ence to make their own minds up. It was set at night, which added to the screening in style. Set in a for- David Yates to Direct STARRING the wonderfully Fantasic Beasts Sequels talented pair Emma Stone and REVIEW Ryan Gosling, which marks their third lm together, this new JUST as the hotly anticipated Pre- trailer looks like it’s got Oscar and quel to the massively successful BAFTA’s written all over it. La La Harry Potter lms Fantastic Beasts Land is about an aspiring actress Review of Marvel’s Doctor Strange and where to nd them is being re- and a hardworking but unsuc- leased, David Yates, who as well as cessful jazz musician who fall in directing this has directed the last love but as they begin to become 4 Harry Potter lms, has announced famous they seem to drift apart that he is set to direct the next 5 se- from one another. Right down quels to Fantastic Beasts. from the acting, the music, stun- JK Rowling who wrote the screen- ning locations and all the way play also has plans on writing the to the cinematography this lm remaining four lms and has al- looks like it will have it all. This ready started work on the second lm is also from the writer and di- which is set to come out in Novem- rector of the multi-Oscar winning ber 2018. lm Whiplash (2014) Damien The lm series was originally Chazelle, which only emphasise planned to be a sequel but after in- that it must be a lm worth any- tensive work on drafting the overall one’s time. An Oscar contender story JK Rowling thought it be best lm to watch for sure which for ve lms which span 19 years. comes out by the end of this year. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them hits cinemas this week Spilt starring Eddie Redmayne. THIS Psychological horror thrill- er’s new trailer looks like it might Jackie Chan Finally gets be a pleasant surprise to the start of the year. From the director of an Oscar Sixth Sense (1999) M. Night Shy- THE Famous Hong Kong Actor amalan, the lm depicts a poor Jackie Chan recently attended the man Kevin - played by the bril- Governor’s Award Ceremony where as Luke Evans, I ended up be- memorable, unlike many super- long, quickly picking up again. Finally, it wouldn’t be a true liant James McAvoy in a role un- By JOE CAINE ing pleasantly surprised with villains. Kaecilius also isn’t even The lm in general also had great Marvel lm without some post he was awarded by the Academy of like you’ve ever seen him before Motion Arts with an honorary Os- Cumberbatch’s portrayal of the one of Doctor Strange’s main en- choreography which continued credit scenes, and there was - who su ers from dissociative octor Strange, directed by egotistical surgeon turned su- emy’s, so we know there’s more to get even better as the movie good reason to get excited with car. Despite his early serious mar- Scott Derrickson, is the lat- identity disorder and kidnaps tial arts roles Chan is most famous perhero and now couldn’t imag- and better to come in future it- went on. one introducing a new villain three teenage girls. As the girls Dest Marvel lm to hit the ine anyone else in the role. The erations. One of the major highlights and the other setting up another for his slapstick approach to them, are held captive they begin to cinema screens and it may very acting overall was more than im- The story and action was also was the cinematography and ef- Marvel lm. which as Tom Hanks remarked has well be one of the best since the meet all of Kevin’s personali- been under appreciated over the pressive as each actor embodied extremely enjoyable from start to fects which still leaves me in awe, We still have a very long time ties and plot their escape before Marvel Cinematic Universe be- their characters with ease. With nish, with a fast paced introduc- reminding of 2010’s Inception. until the next MCU lm, Guard- many years. gan in 2008. Kevin develops his new person- With the 62 year old actor having a stellar cast including Chiwetel tion that beats most other Marvel Arguably one of Marvel’s best ar- ians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 which ality: the murderous ‘beast’. Even First of all, Benedict Cumber- Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton and Mads lms. The structure overall was tistic lms, from the camera shots hits theatres in May next year, appeared in over 200 lms in 56 batch needs praise for bring- from just a 2-and-a-half-minute years, it is no wonder he nally got Mikkelsen, there was no way the pleasurable with each act doing to the visuals. but Doctor Strange certainly left trailer there was more suspense ing one of Marvel’s greatest and acting was going to be under par. its job in setting up characters There was also a good amount us with enough excitement to his golden statue. most complex characters to life. than most horror lms have in their There were also four other win- Mikkelsen played the villain Kae- and creating and resolving con- of humour throughout which survive until then. An entertain- whole length. James McAvoy also Though I was worried at rst cilius and deserves just as much  ict. The pace however wasn’t kept the lm well balanced when ing end to 2016 for Marvel and a ners that evening including docu- about the casting choice, as I looks like he will give a strong perfor- mentary maker Frederick Wiseman, praise as Cumberbatch. His act- solid throughout as it slowed comparing it with the action, lm that I would more than hap- mance as always and one to remem- thought there were better ac- ing was impressive as always, down considerably at certain even if the dialogue at times was pily watch again. editor Anne V Coates and casting tors for the part out there such ber. Certainly a lm I want to see director Lynn Stalmaster. but he also made the antagonist points, though this didn’t last too quite cheesy. when it’s out in January. 26 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 GAMES New GamesTo Play This Month An Honourable Sequel? Developers: Arkane Studios ers have the the chance to once again play as Corvo Attano, the pro- Release Date: 11Nov 2016 tagonist of the rst game, or Emily Kaldwin, his daughter. While it was Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox one fun to revisit Corvo’s powers, I was equally entertained by Emily’s new Genre: Stealth Action Adven- powers, such as Shadow Walk. ture Unlike in Dishonored, the super- natural powers are optional, along Multiplayer: No with the varied levels, which opens the game up to a more varied and Age Rating: 18 creative approach to situations. One aspect that has returned is the chaos system; the outcome of the game changes depending on how stealthily you play. If you play the game non-violently and are rarely ishonored 2, the sequel to seen, you achieve the peaceful Low 2012’s stealth action-adven- Chaos ending, but if you go on a Dture Dishonored, is set fteen murderous rampage through the years after the original, where you game you will achieve a worse High nd yourself once again blamed for Chaos ending. This is good, because treason and now must reclaim your it encourages multiple playthroughs. honour and titles. The latest in the It must be acknowledged however series is set in the ctional Karnaca, that the PC version of the game is, the capital city of The Empire, and apparently, not good. South of Dunwall (the setting of Dis- The visuals in this game are re- honored). ally pretty, at least on console. The Players will nd the plot quite similar character animation is often  uid to the rst game - you are dishon- and the power animations are really oured by an usurping force, and cool to watch. The gameplay visuals must nd out how and why. This is are often on par with the cinematic achieved through eliminating sev- visuals, and they both  ow well into eral targets and investigating places each other. While there is sometimes The music in this game is good, but very good, and has a celebrity cast. to play a couple of times with dif- in Karnaca. This is where the game a drop in frame rate, and some rath- it isn’t as varied and enjoyable as However, the delivery of some lines ferent playstyles, and it has good is the most boring, and predictable. er random glitches here and there other video game soundtracks. How- can be a bit  at. Another issue is that voice acting and stunning visuals. However, the plot is set in motion on console, visually it doesn’t detract ever, it is still very appropriate for the the echo e ect put on The Outsider’s However, the predictability of the very quickly, but the campaign is a too much. Another problem with levels in the game, and heightens voice can be a bit distracting for plot is a little boring. Though I would bit short. the visuals is sometimes humanoid atmosphere and eeriness of certain some, personally it didn’t really ef- recommend playing Dishonored at In Dishonored 2 you may choose and non-humanoid characters don’t settings and situations in the game. fect me either way. least once. one of two protagonists, who both escape the uncanny valley, and look The voice acting in this game is The game is de nitely a good game have a di erent set of powers. Play- very weird. Return To Skyrim Developers: Bethesda Genre: Action Adventure Role-Playing Release Date: 28th Oct 2016 Multiplayer: No Platforms: PC, XBOX ONE, PS4 Age Rating: 18

the hang of. However, for some play- ers they may nd it easier switching kyrim Special Edition is a remas- the buttons A/X with the Y/∆. It is tered version of Skyrim: Leg- worth noting that if a quest charac- Sendary Edition for the PS4 and ter dies in a city then you will not be Xbox One, and it has all of the DLC able to complete any of the quests bundled with the game. You play as relating to that character unless you the ‘Dragon Born’ during a civil war reload to an earlier save. At a certain in Skyrim. It is an open-world, ac- level vampires will start to attack tion adventure RPG, developed by cities and towns making it harder to Bethesda. fast travel. Even at lower levels there As it is an open-world game it is is often a chance that dragons will quite easy to get caught up in the spawn within a city and start attack- vastness of the world and the many ing the citizens. Another add on is side missions. The main plot, how- the ability to use mods. ever, is to defeat the dragon Alduin The graphics aren’t greatly improved and learn the ancient language from the original Skyrim, there is come with many bizarre and terrify- notable in the main theme, which In conclusion, while I do think this of the dragons. As well as this, the a di erence in brightness and oc- ing glitches. For example,  oating has had an improvement over the game has been visually enhanced player can experience the three casional backgrounds. There is also mammoths, teleporting dead bodies original score. However, sometimes and it is a joy to play, if you own the DLCs and their stories. An issue with an increase in clarity and depths of and exploding spiders. Whether the music will not match up to the game on the PS3, XBOX 360 or PC Skyrim is that it is easy to get lost eld, because of the upgrade from Bethesda is planning on putting a situation that you are in. Maybe and you have all the DLC then it is and/or overloaded with too many 720p to 1080p. While these up- patch out for these glitches is yet to where the game does fall short is not worth the buy. If however, you quests. Also, as the DLC is level grades are often not that noticeable be known. In the meantime enjoy with voice-acting, because certain do not own a copy of it already then based you can often nd yourself they do make a di erence in certain the randomness that is the Skyrim characters have  at deliveries to you should go and buy this gem of in extreme di culty completing an areas of the game, especially in the Glitches. important or emotional scenes. After a game. area where you need to be a higher cities and the views from the moun- The music is still the same from the a few hours of gameplay the lack of level. tain tops. However, the game does original game but it is spectacular variation in voice-acting with the The controls are rather easy to get and has a better quality. This is NPCs can be noticed. Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 27 GAMES This Month in Games. CONOR’S CORNER A Return To Classic Gaming Will Civ 6 Stand he NES Classic Mini, released by the Test of Time? Nintendo, is a smaller remake of Tthe console that ran from 1983 Developers: Bethesda to 1995. It was released in Europe on Friday the 11th November and in the Release Date: 28th Oct 2016 UK cost just £50. The console externally looks Platforms: PC, XBOX ONE, PS4 identical to it’s original design. It has a port for a HDMI display Genre: Action Adventure output and it’s replica controller Role-Playing can connect to the Wii remote which can then be used for the Multiplayer: No virtual console games on the Nintendo Wii and Wii U. Ap- Age Rating: 18 parently the controller cable however is still only 2.5 ft long, which is not ideal when most TV he wait is over! Civilization 6 has screens are 40inches. nally arrived. Has Sid Meier’s As for software, the console has TCiv 6 managed to build on all 30 static built in games from of the goodness of Civ 5? The simple the NES library, some of which answer is an absolute yes! being third party games. It also It is not often a game gets a near- has some space for writable save complete overhaul of its interface states in said games. A selection and design and still manages to of the games which are included retain the excellent features of the with the console include Castle- However both Amazon Games, an incident with low stock has caused the cost of the Amiibo’s past versions. Civ 6 is by far more vania, Super Mario Bros, Metroid and many North American happened with a Nintendo prod- to sky rocket, as American fans realistic than any other civilization and The Legend of Zelda. retailers have run out of stock of uct. When the Amiibo’s were rst bought from British stores, and building game, with multiple aspects When most Modern games are the console, and in response Nin- released early last year the same Vice Versa. that can be controlled and changed £40 or £50 the NES Classic Mini tendo has promised more stock. thing happened with retailers for the cities, units and government de nitly has a nancial appeal. However this is not the rst time running out of stock. This later as a whole. No longer does it feel like the player has limited control of the aspects, now it feels like you can now control the whole country you build. Sony Releases PS4 Pro, But Is It Worth Buying? Civ 5 introduced policies that you he other large console release ing that the PS4 Pro is larger than ate issues with gameplay on the consoles have risen 200%, after it’s could build on; well Civ 6 has expand- this month has been the PS4 the original PS4 and PS4 Slim, and console when playing games using launch in the UK on Thursday of last ed this style to make the game more TPro, released by Sony. It was doesn’t have a drive to play UHD the checker board rendering on TVs week. reactive to the player’s choices, so released on Thursday, November Blu-Ray Discs. Also some players that aren’t 4K. the arti cial players will no longer al- 10th, and costs £349. This is the same have reported graphical and framer- Despite this, the sales of the ways react within a small set of ways. price the PS4 was at launch a few The Civilization franchise has been years ago. It is Sony’s higher market critiqued at being a game built for console, and possibly an answer to slow progress of countries, with mul- Microsoft’s Project Scorpio due in a tiple turns needed to build anything year. (especially in early game), but Civ 6 The console uses 4K and higher steps have been taken to counter-act resolutions. It is completely back- this weakness, with; multiplayer time wards compatible with the PS4 limits, time-independent city states library, and while some games may and a quick rewards scheme. Overall, have a graphical upgrade on the pro, Civilization 6 is not a disappointment the rest will use a technique Sony in the slightest, a result of in-depth call checker board rendering. You planning of each aspect of the game should also know that the 4K resolu- and in true Sid Meier fashion, all tion, and checker board rendering players have to learn this game from will only be in place if you have a 4K scratch. This might put some people TV. The gameplay seen on Playsta- o , but it is a typical feature of the Sid tion Pro is very crisp, and is rendered Meier Civilisation Franchise, as each very clearly. installment builds on earlier versions Game titles that are 4K compatible and it cannot be understated that include but are not restricted to, Bat- the nal product is always unique tle eld 1, Call of Duty: Modern War- and progressive. fare Remastered, Rise of the Tomb Raider, The Last of Us and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. On the  ip side it is worth not-

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Beauty @kayteeellen truly astounding young lady from London who is Afar beyond the bounda- ries of skilled when it comes to makeup. Creating looks from cute to creepy and girly to gothic, the talent she withholds is beyond incredible and o ers inspiration to many for incorporating dif- ferent colours and designs into everyday makeup palettes that might not have been consid- ered just yet. She also lists which products she uses, so it’s a great look-out for any possible new buys if you like what you see! WINTER WONDERS s winter falls upon us opting for the soft smudge or and our days essentially testing the waters by rimming Abecome nights, it’s time your waterlines in ink, the to embrace that black liner blacker the liner, the better. and those dark lips, whilst succumbing to the magic of Pout Perform. Christmas drawing nearer and Move over reds, it’s time to playing with peachy tones and try out the darker shades of glimmering with glitter. wax. From deep burgundies Health and purples, the closer to Lolly Galvin, Line Up. black, the better. @realhumanist Whether you’re keeping olly has already helped to cre- classy with the classic  ick, Glitter Glamour. ate the Dignity Project, a go- Enhancing a smoky eye with Lfundme page designed and a glimmer of gold, adding a set up for a man named John who shimmer to those cheek bones SWEET CHILLI BANGERS ON A BUDGET was hit by a car and left living and or enhancing your brows, it’s sleeping within a wheelchair. The time to sparkle. SERVES 6 2) Arrange sausages in a funds raised for him are intended £0.34 per serving at ASDA. roasting tin and bake for 10 to provide him with a place to Peach Perfect. minutes. live of his own rather than being Not feeling daring enough to INGREDIENTS 60 years of age and living upon risk the gothic look? Then add 12 MEATY SAUSAGES 3) Mix together all the oth- the streets. Now her Instagram a little peach or pink  ush to 4 tbsp TOMATO KETCHUP er ingredients with season- gleams with her interactions with your cheeks, a tinted lip balm 2 tbsp CLEAR HONEY ings and 1 tbsp water. John himself and the progress and a dab of mascara and 2 tspp MILD CHILLI POWDER of the campaign designated for you’ve got a natural, yet stun- 2 GARLIC CLOVES, CRUSHED 4) Pour the ketchup mix- him, as well as the stories of many ning and delicate look done in ½ tsp DRIED OREGANO ture over the sausages and others that Lolly herself and seconds. others have helped. It’s a sweet mix well. browse/read for anybody feeling METHOD disheartened. It’s all about giving 1) Heat oven to 220c/fan 5) Bake for 30 minutes others a chance to smile and feel 200c/gas 7. more until the sausages are important, loved and cared for. golden. Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 29 LIFESTYLE SHINING A LIGHT ON... STRESS ednesday 2nd Novem- line, expectation or standard The Charity Mind o ers tips on ber 2016 saw National we have set ourselves that’s dealing with stress, including: WStress Awareness Day causing us to feel so over- take place, a day that many whelmed and uncomfortable. people probably had abso- Working out your triggers. lutely no concept of. It consist- Understanding what triggers ed of charities urging people The world isn’t going to cata- your stress can be helpful in to address the causes of stress strophically end if we don’t working out which ways you and new ways to tackle them. manage to nish something can either prevent or solve on time, look a certain way them, being prepared with The day welcomed the or take a moment to relax techniques to relax and calm chance for all of us to sit down and regather ourselves rather yourself can help, even if it can- for a second and think about than continuously pushing not diminish the stress entirely. stress and how it a ects our ourselves and grinding our- own lives, as well as the lives selves into the ground just to of others. Many of us face feel as if we aren’t slacking. Time Manage stress through work, study By listing things you need and home life, we simply just to get done in an order of im- accept that we’re living in a EXPRESS YOUR STRESS portance you can plan your more stressful time and act We live in a world that’s un- time e ciently, make sure to NOVEMBER NOSHIN’ as if that makes it all okay. In dergoing radical changes include regular breaks and fact, it’s become so easy these in its perceptions of mental don’t take on too much all COOKIE BASE CLASSIC S’MORES days for stress to be brushed health and it’s important to at once. One step at a time. o as ‘one of those things’, know there are places to go MAKES 8 or ‘just a part of life’, but that and people to speak to if and SUITABLE FOR 2) Place 8 cookies onto the seemingly isn’t the case. when you need them. Stress Acceptance. VEGETARIANS tray, topped with a marshmal- isn’t just something that hap- There are things you simply low. Stress is something we NEED pens, though it’s healthy in cannot change – and that’s £0.12 per serving – Asda. to be aware of, it’s some- small doses, it should never okay. In accepting that you 3) Grill until the marshmal- thing we need to be able be prolonged or lead to you can’t change these things low begins to brown and melt. to grasp some control over tearing at your scalp in tears and that some things are INGREDIENTS and work towards minimis- because it feels as if every- bound to happen, you can 16 Chocolate Chip Cookies 4) Put a tsp of chocolate ing because our physical and thing’s all just a little too much. focus your time and energy 8 Marshmallows spread onto the other 8 cook- mental health is far more on to more productive things. 8tsp Chocolate Hazelnut ies. important than any dead- Spread 5) Sandwich on top of the METHOD melty marshmallow layer. 1) Preheat the grill to high and line a tray with parch- 6) ENJOY. ment paper.

FRIENDLY FATS, LARGE LIES.. merely hindering your health, found within products such as ideal choice for a snack as they nother day in the diet in- it is important to understand butter, milk, cream, eggs and present you with sustained BAD FATS. dustry, another chance that you need fats as much as coconut oil could actually be energy and keep blood-sugar Now, this may seem contra- Ato isolate and demonise you need vegetables, oxygen good for us; increasing good levels stable. Go grab that dictory considering the para- another food group. But why? and that brand-new item of cholesterol and therefore ben- guacamole, you’ve earnt it. graphs above are indicating A common misrepresenta- clothing that’s been tempting e tting the heart, as long as that fats are essential – they tion thrown upon us all is that you since you rst set eyes on they’re eaten within modera- are. However, there are nu- fats are unhealthy for us and it. tion and amongst a balanced merous products available to therefore eating fats will make Balance is key, after all. diet in order to suit your own us now that are presented as us fat. STOP RIGHT THERE. personal energy demands. being ‘low-fat’ and therefore healthy, but this is not the Fats are essential in ensur- There are various types of fat: case. Whilst they may appear ing we maintain healthy bod- low in fats, often saturated, ies and minds, not only do Saturated they are instead loaded with they provide us with energy Where are they found? Animal hydrogenated trans-fats to in- throughout the day but they fats, butter, eggs, cheese and crease shelf life. These are fats also increase the absorption coconut oil. Polyunsaturated worth avoiding ingesting too of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, Throughout the 1950’s, satu- Where are they found? much of and are often found D, E, and K), protect our or- rated fats were often told to Oily sh (salmon and mack- within many ready meals and gans, nerves and tissues and be avoided. They were associ- erel, etc.). processed foods, doughnuts, help to regulate body tem- ated with increased bad cho- A great source of omega-3 pastries and fast-food restau- perature, maintain healthy lesterol and coronary heart fatty acids, which are an EFA rants. A treat every now and hair, skin and nails, protect disease, therefore leading to Monounsaturated (essential fatty acid) as they then never hurt anybody, just every cell membrane within widespread instructions for Where are they found? Extra cannot be synthesized within avoid that treat becoming a our body and enable healthy many of us to ditch them and virgin olive oil, avocado and the body and therefore must habit. Your body’s got to last new cells to grow AND they’re instead opt for low-fat prod- nuts. be obtained through diet, you a lifetime, that cake’s go- involved within the produc- ucts, as well as margarines and Often spoken of highly, mon- they’re also an anti-in am- ing to last you 5 minutes, if tion of essential hormones. In polyunsaturated vegetable ounsaturated fats are brilliant matory, reducing the risk of that. eliminating such a vital micro- oils. However, research now in increasing good choles- chronic diseases. nutrient from your diet, you’re depicts that saturated fats terol, often making them an 30 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 FASHION And the winner is... he time is here for all of the designers and the models in the fashion industry to be rewarded for all of the hard work they have being doing over this past year. At the end of October the nominees for the fashion awards were announced. Now is a chance for the younger generation to have a look at the nominees and see which new designs we can look forward to seeing in the New Year. TThe winners are decided by a panel of about 1,500 people. The ceremony will be held in the Royal Albert Hall on the 5th of December 2016. Below is the list of nominees with a brief description in some of the categories. Look up some of the designers and pick your favourites. Who knows maybe some of us will be wearing something similar in the near future. British Emerging Talent Alessandra Rich Charles Je rey Faustine Steinmetz Molly Goddard Self Portrait

Rich uses a variation of materials, This designer’s latest collection For her spring/summer 2017 col- This designer has chosen style to This designer’s collection seems mainly lace. Her latest collection in- have a look of incomplete about lection this designer has given her be the main feature of her collection. much more accessible for the gen- volves dresses and out ts which are them, but in a very bohemian way. clothing a look of scratched tie dye, She has created clothing with small eral buyer as it has big departments very high necked for women with This designer changes fabrics within commonly using denim blue and pleats and folds as well as adding in Selfridges and ASOS. The choice bold colours and patterns taking us his articles of clothing which gives white whilst blending the colours frills and large skirts using netting for this season’s collection appears back to the Victorian style. them a rugged, patchwork feel together. and lace as well as chi on. to be lace designs, quite commonly about them. with open back. Predicted winner: SELF PORTRAIT: This down to earth approach to the fashion world may win the favor of the public, due to its simplistic designs and easy acces- sibility. Sometimes less is more and it seems that this may be one of those cases. British Menswear Designer Craig Green for Grace Wales Bonner Jonathan Anderson Tom Ford for Tom Dame Vivienne West- Craig Green for Wales Bonner for J.W.Anderson Ford wood for Vivienne Westwood

The spring/ summer collection for The main theme in this designer’s This designer is very versatile in Tom Ford has gone for a very so- The Spring/Summer collection for Craig Green is straying down the collection, is black button down that he designs men and women’s phisticated, James Bond type look Westwood seems to have the main army green/ black combination in coats and jackets in many di erent clothes as well as designing hand- for his 2016 collection. His designs article of clothing in a greyish colour suits and jackets. shapes and styles. bags. The typical design of the sum- include crisp suits of Royal blue and whilst infusing splashes of bold col- mer collection of 2017 will be white black. Even naming his collection ours like red and blue into the article T – shirts with photo prints. ‘’Bond’’. of clothing in random places. Predicted winner: TOM FORD: To be honest, as a female writer it may be a biased opinion but, nd me a woman that doesn’t say a man dressed as James Bond isn’t completely swoon worthy. These suits are the very image of sophistication in these rich colours

INTERNATIONAL MODEL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LEADER BRITISH WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER INTERNATIONAL ACCESSORIES DESIGNER Adwoa Aboah Adrian Jo e for Comme des Garçons & Dover Street Market Christopher Kane for Christopher Kane: Alessandro Michele for Gucci Bella Hadid Christopher Bailey MBE for Burberry Jonathan Anderson for J.W. Anderson Anya Hindmarch MBE for Anya Hindmarch Gigi Hadid Guram Gvasalia for Vetements Roksanda Ilincic for Roksanda Johnny Coca for Mulberry Kendall Jenner Marco Bizzarri for Gucci Sarah Burton OBE for Alexander McQueen Jonathan Anderson for Loewe Lineisy Montero Stefano Sassi for Valentino Simone Rocha for Simone Rocha Stuart Vevers for Coach

BRITISH BRAND INTERNATIONAL READY-TO-WEAR DESIGNER INTERNATIONAL URBAN LUXURY BRAND Alexander McQueen: Alessandro Michele for Gucci Adidas Burberry Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga Gosha Rubchinskiy Christopher Kane Donatella Versace for Versace O -White Erdem Jonathan Anderson for Loewe Palace Stella McCartney Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy Vetements Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 31 FASHION ‘’Who wore it better?’’

nfortunately for Barrymore, this Tory Burch dress seems to hang straight nlike with Barrymore, the Tory Burch dress hugs the Duchess of Cam- down, and the young actress seems to loose her shape. The dress also ap- bridge’s gure in all the right places. Dipping in at the Duchess’s waist, Upears to Clash with the carpet that she is standing on as the carpet is a burnt Ugiving Her Royal Highness a  attering silhouette. The Duchess of Cam- orange whilst the shade of orange on her dress is a vibrant orange that demands bridge teamed the dress with an orange shawl which complemented the to be the centre of attention. Barrymore also appears to blend into the backdrop, dress perfectly by drawing out the bright orange colours and doesn’t distract as the colours in the dress and on the backdrop is a complete match. However, Bar- from the designer dress itself. Wearing minimal jewellery and make up, let- rymore matches her dress with a perfect shade of lipstick that makes her stand out ting the dress do the talking with her chestnut tresses tumbling neatly over and diverts the audience from the dress to her pretty face. her shoulders; she looks the very picture of elegance. WINNER: THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE: It’s a matter of personal opinion, but The Duchess of Cambridge  atters this dress more than Drew Barrymore in this instance. The accessories that Catherine has chosen to wear complement the dress, whilst Barrymore wears no accessories but a vibrant lipstick that distracts the attention of the audience to her face and away from the dress. The t in the case of the Duchess of Cambridge seems to hug her gure and show o any curves in a  attering way. Over- all, despite the fact the two women wore the dress on the same night just at di erent events. The Duchess shone in the dress where the dress did no favours for Barrymore. 32 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 FOOD AND DRINK CHRISTMAS SPECIALS ARE YOU REALLY AN ANIMAL t’s unfortunately that time of year again, the ever growing period Iof time where you can’t pop LOVER IF YOU EAT MEAT? into ASDA without hearing ‘White Christmas’, ‘Little Drummer Boy’ and ‘Rocking Around the Christmas Tree’. But the run-up to Christmas does have one positive, the festive special. From Kentucky Fried Chicken to Starbucks everyone is releasing the special festive menus. KFC

Starting with a newcomer to the festive special scene, KFC are releasing their rst even Christmas burger. The Colonel’s Christmas burger is made of original recipe chicken llet, a hash brown, a slice of cheese and lettuce topped with cranberry sauce and slathered in sage and onion stu ng  avoured mayonnaise. The burger will be available from Monday, November 28th for £4.99 in a medium meal or £3.99 on its own. By CHARLES BENCOFIE Chances are, if you’ve got an Ins- acceptable to eat. In this country, we tagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bebo eat 2.2 million chickens a day but A point that people often ig- n 2016 veganism is proving in- account you probably follow some- have given ourselves the right to nore, but truth. We as humans have credibly popular and even here in one who posts numerous aggres- look down on Asian cultures that eat evolved to be omnivores; we have IBangor we have a vegan society, sive anti-meat, pro-vegan and pretty dogs, simply because we’ve taken a molars to chew meat and a gut café and restaurant. Asking around in ammatory pictures with the ba- liking to our four-legged pals. shaped to better the digestion of I’ve found that when asked why they sic idea being that, “To be a meat meat and vegetation. However, un- became a vegan most people fall eater requires someone to pay for “There’s a di erence between like other omnivores, we have the into one of three categories; either an animal to be tortured, mutilated, pets and farm animals, couldn’t ability to choose. Choosing to not eat they were following a celebrity fad, and killed. People who actually love eat Buster the dog...but I’ll hap- meat is many things but at the end of doing it to get healthier or because animals would never agree to spend pily tuck into a bacon sandwich” the day it’s a privilege. Meatless diets they thought the farming and killing money to have an animal tortured, can often be more expensive, take Greggs of animals for food was unaccepta- then killed”, and it’s semi-true. Lots But this doesn’t exactly mean that longer to prepare and provide a low- ble. of people like to mock this hard ve- all meat eaters are animal hating er caloric density. For those of us that In the past couple of years Greggs gan stance, but in being a meat eater psychopaths. David Attenborough do eat meat and want to choose ethi- have developed an almost cult like This got me thinking...I’m not exact- you are paying for someone at some himself when asked, “when you see cally sourced meat, that in itself can following and for good reason, ly the biggest animal lover in Bangor, point down the chain to kill an ani- that sort of intelligence in animals, become a problem, as organic and everyone knows there’s nothing but is that a good enough excuse to mal. doesn’t that make you want to be free range have in reality become a quite like a Greggs pasty. Well it turns willingly consent to the slaughter of vegetarian?”, responded, “No. If you synonym for expense and privilege. out they’ve one upped themselves over 56 billion farm animals a year, A greater argument for vegans is understand about the natural world, with their festive menu, which is when my only defence is that I really that society places ridiculous and we’re a part of the system and you already out. The 5 new additions to like a good burger? arbitrary choices on what is and isn’t can’t feed lions grass.” their menu include a festive bake, sweet mince pies, a turkey bacon and cranberry roll, Turkey and honey roast ham baguette and a Christmas lunch toasties. Dylan’s opening new site in Llandudno he popular restaurant chain, “It is no secret that we have been Costa Dylans, plans to open up their looking for a site within the county Tthird restaurant on the iconic of Conwy for some time. Llandudno seafront. The owners have Costa’s annual festive drinks and bought the iconic Washington site “We’re absolutely thrilled to have seasonal menu is well known already on the East Parade for 1.5 million and been able to secure this amazing for one drink, the white hot chocolate. plan to start a major refurbishment building – it’s the perfect setting for But this year they’ve decided to before the end of the year with a our third restaurant. cancel it this year and go down a view to open in late spring 2017. new route. Their new menu include: “This is an ambitious project, Gingerbread latte, Honeycomb After buying the establishment which demonstrates our latte, Mint hot chocolate, Lidnt hot from Punch Taverns by Fu Lee, commitment to North Wales.” chocolate, Black forest hot chocolate, owner of Fu’s Cantonese Restaurant Salted caramel cappuccino and a in Caernarfon the owners at Dylans The venue chosen by the restaurant Toasted marshmallow hot chocolate. have already submitted their design chain is a well-known landmark in A special surprise for this year are plans to Conwy county council. The Llandudno, the Washington building the seasonal cups which include plan is to create over two  oors of was originally built in 1925 designed a red and white Santa cup, a blue dining space with an open cocktail by renowned local architect and snowman, a penguin, an owl and a bar, an outside terrace and reinstate designer Arthur Hewitt who also little gingerbread man the original ceiling back from when it designed the Savoy, Palladium was designed in 1925. cinema and the winter gardens all in Llandudno and was appointed The £1.5 million move to Conwy the OBE and deputy Lieutenant of County has been praised by the local Caernarfonshire in 1948. community as it will create up to 40 jobs and support both the night time The Washington building itself has and tourism economy in the local an interesting history, originally built area. in 1925 as a hotel it has also seen life as a nightclub which only closed After nally con rming rumours on recently in 2012. the location of the third site, Director David Evans said: Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 33 FOOD AND DRINK OVER THE BRIDGE A BRIEF GUIDE TO FOOD ON ANGELSEY

By CHARLES BENCOFIE community menai bridge is really Over to Beaumaris, a seaside town Next on towns to visit is Red Wharf to Bellech Beach to view Anglesey’s  lled with great food.  roughout the with rich history, which is home Bay in Traeth Coch, a sleepy corner of favourite beach make sure to visit the he island of Anglesey is above summer months the David Hughes to three of Anglesey’s well known Anglesey where you can sit and look crab shop. Sourced from sustainable all things an experience, an School is converted once a month to restaurants  e Bull, Lobster Cave and over at the sea all day. Whilst Red  shing using tradition welsh methods island that really manages the Anglesey farmers market where  e Oyster Catcher.  e Bull Head wharf bay used to be a busy port full the crab shop is a one stop shop for the Tto pack a lot of punch. From the you’ll  nd all the bets produce from Inn has been listed in Welsh Rarebit’ of sailing ships the ships hae been best  sh and sea food in angelsey, with second you cross Menai Bridge you’re the is-land from fresh crab caught ‘Great Little Places’ and is  ooded with replaced with yatchs and dock yards a good mix of fresh, frozen and ready transported into a world of stunning along the Anglesey coast to apples tradition character and atmosphere have been replaces with a class pubs. to eat . coastlines, picturesque landscapes grown in Ynys Mon. When it comes and for a reasonable price it’s well  e ship inn (Which we’ve covered Unfortunately this can only be a very and even better food. From Farmers to dining there are few places better worth a visit for any student. And below) and  e Boat House are both brief look over to Ynys Môn as a full markets to high dinning Ynys Môn than Menai Bridge town. Choose from whilst you’re in Beaumaris make sure stunning places to not only eat but look to all the markets, shops, pubs does it all. either Dylans, Hydeout,  e Straits to check out the Red Boat Ice cream grab a pint and look over at the sea. and eateries would take well over 10 First stop over the bridge is Menai and many more. palour, a summer staple. If you ever make your way over pages. Bridge town. For such a small coastal

REVIEW Photos from TripAdvisor By ALICE HEEROMA Anglesey. The island of Anglesey can establishment, from dog walkers to it does also o er a large range for my meal was near enough perfect o er a wide range of di erent foods the sailing club everyone seemed those not feeling a shy meal, myself apart from the massive portion being hether this is your rst and pleasant scenery from Amlwch welcome. included. Instead I went for the Steak di cult to nish.However, I had to year or your third round to Valley. As we were seated we were given and Ale pie. try a dessert to nish o my evening. Wof fresher’s  u, deadlines Traeth Coch, better known to the menus and instructed to order at the Whilst a little more expensive than It seems that The Ship Inn doesn’t and the queue for Academi, you’ve English as Red Wharf Bay, is situated bar when we were ready. Although the usual student meal out I could understand what a small portion probably realised when it comes to on the North West coastline and has the task was simple the bar seemed see why when it nally arrived and is when I received an even bigger a lazy night with a few friends for held the Ship Inn since 1971. Our rather crowded, meaning that I was presented with a mammoth portion of sticky to ee pudding food, Bangor isn’t exactly packed journey there took no more than distinguishing between drinkers and meal. The pie was not your average which I could barely nish - although for choice. Though there are good 20 minutes and it can be found just other eaters was di cult. However, Wetherspoon’s pie with a bit of it was divine. restaurants in our little university o the main road. Upon entering once we had gathered our bearings pu pastry to distinguish between town, they are few and soon they can we were greeted by welcoming and ordered food the process a stew and a pie but instead an If you have enough to splash out a become a little repetitive. If however, sta as they led us to our table. The seemed rather quick. Our food was actual, homemade slice with a side little, and possibly scrounge a lift o you’re lucky enough to own a car (or Ship Inn allocates seating plans delivered in a timely manner as the of vegetables and home cut chips. someone then it’s de nitely a must know someone with one) or work out based on if you are accompanied sta with their grand trays brought Alongside this was quite possibly visit. With its fantastic views and the sometimes manic bus times then by children or dogs, allowing a large our food to us. Although the Ship the perfect consistency of gravy, not great hosting skills, the Ship Inn is by you should probably try a trip over to range of people (and dogs) into their Inn prides itself on its seafood dishes too thick but not too thin. All in all far a favourite of the Island. 34 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 TRAVEL Lonely Planet’s Guide to Budget Travel ast month the world’s largest rise of Airbnb is not limited to Venice, the currency used is the Polish Złoty. a great visit somewhere new without places out there to explore. If there’s travel guide book publisher, so perhaps somewhere else should In the Czech Republic, they use the breaking the bank. one thing it does show, it’s that you LLonely Planet, released their take its place in this particular list. Czech Koruna. The British Pound is Whilst Lonely Planet’s guide to don’t have to spend too much if you best destinations of 2017, with rank- Directly below Venice in fth on the very strong against both currencies, budget travel is good for ideas, it’s want to go somewhere new. ings including the top ten countries, list is Debrecen, Hungary’s second so travel to Krakow, Prague and other hard to give a top ten in any of the cities, regions (in which North Wales largest city after Budapest. A quick areas from the UK is sure to give you categories when there are so many is ranked fourth) and value. With the search on hostelworld.com nds a target audience of this article being hostel for around £25 per night for a students, it’s probably best to focus private double bed, compared with on the value rankings. £40 per night in a worse rated hostel Perhaps one of the more surpris- in London. A loaf of bread in Hungary ing entrants to this top ten sits in equates to around 50p, as one British fourth place; Venice. Although the Pound is worth about 360 Hungar- cost of sightseeing anywhere is free ian Forint, so Hungary is certainly to walk around and view architecture value for money. If you were to visit externally, because of the desire to Hungary though, you would prob- see Venice, accommodation prices ably go to Budapest and take in the aren’t cheap and often travellers stay capital city, especially when  ights to in nearby Mestre or Treviso and then Budapest from UK airports are quite take the train into Venice which of reasonable in comparison with other course means leaving before having areas on the Lonely Planet’s top ten the opportunity for late-night walks such as Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, or evenings taking in Venice’s osterie USA in tenth place and Bellarine Pen- (bars). Fortunately, with the rise of insula, Australia in ninth place. Airbnb and similar websites, rooms Although not mentioned on the and apartments are easier to come list, there should be honourable by at a much more a ordable price. mentions for cities such as Krakow However, whilst Venice seems like a in Poland and Prague (pictured) in wonderful place to go and visit, the the Czech Republic, too. In Poland, How to make the most of visiting Singapore hilst Singapore is by no cover a large area and contain gar- walk over the boardwalk. One of the largely on where you’re viewing it to the music being played which stretch of the imagination dens with di erent themes such as two iconic Merlions is to be found from, but if nothing else it’s an en- includes songs such as the Circle of Wthe biggest country in the the evolution garden and the heal- on Sentosa too – the Merlion being joyable backdrop to whatever else Life from Lion King and You’ve Got a world, its eclectic mix of cultures and ing garden. The evolution garden is the national personi cation of Sin- you’re doing with your evening. Friend in Me from Toy Story. its year-round warm climate along ordered chronologically, so the fur- gapore, the main iconic Merlion (pic- A short walk from Marina Bay Sands There is much more that Singapore with its location en route to Australia ther you walk through the garden, tured) is located at Marina Bay Sands. is an attraction called Gardens by the has to o er such as Clarke Quay, the and New Zealand make it a popular the more recent the species of plant Marina Bay Sands is also the area Bay and this really is spectacular. Eve- giant malls spread around the city, destination among travellers from all becomes. The healing garden com- where the free light and water show ry night, a light show is held where Little India and China Town, but the over the world. prises of plants that had been used in – ‘Wonder Full’ is held every night. It’s the giant, illuminated trees alter their best way to nd out what Singapore The lowest temperature recorded the past as some form of remedy for nothing spectacular, and it depends pattern of illumination in relation is really like, is to go and visit. since records began in Singapore is a muscle aches or illness with plants comfortable 19.4 degrees, although being accompanied by labels inform- the humidity of the country is likely ing you of what the plant was used to to make even that a bit sweaty. With cure, as well as handy advice encour- temperatures usually around the 30 aging you to seek professional guid- degree mark, it may come as abso- ance as opposed to using papaya to lutely no surprise that all shops, train treat kidney stones. stations and other buildings have got some of the most e ective air condi- tioning units that you have ever ex- perienced. Singapore’s technology is “...it depends largely on also evident in its wonderful public where you’re viewing it transport system. Cool, comfortable and e cient public transport is the from, but if nothing else it’s norm in Singapore with its Mass Rap- an enjoyable backdrop...” id Transit (MRT) rail system. The MRT is Singapore’s equivalent to the Lon- Singapore is also home to a Univer- don underground, but in a country sal Studios theme park situated on where chewing gum is illegal so the the popular island resort of Sentosa. services are as near to spotless as you Universal Studios Singapore is one of could hope a public train to be and four Universal Studios theme parks delays are a rarity. Taxis and buses in globally, with two situated in Amer- Singapore are also widely used and ica and the fourth located in Japan. with so much to see and do, it really Sentosa Island also boasts the Tiger is a good job. Sky Tower which gives unparalleled You need 3 days to do Singapore 360 degree views of the island, Sin- justice but you could probably quite gapore and beyond. To get to Sen- easily spend a whole week there, tosa Island there is the option either with things to cater to all interests. to take the cable car, or to access the There’s the Botanical Gardens which island for free, take a 20-30 minute Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 35 TRAVEL Travel to Trump’s USA hether we like it or not, ‘ e Don- ald’ is taking over the most powerful country in the world a er gaining Wsupport from just over half of the American population and disillusioning just about every- body else. Whoever won the election, it’s hard to predict who would be able to ful l pre-elec- tion promises no matter how far-fetched they are, so what does this mean for the wonderful world of travel and tourism? In the short term, very little. Perhaps in some locations around America social attitudes might be more unforgiving and in others there may be protests against the outcome of a demo- cratic process. In terms of policy, however, very little would have changed in the short term. Predicting how much may change further down the line is a little trickier. President-elect Trump didn’t discuss tourism speci cally dur- ing his election campaign, but if we were to look at some of what he said pre-election, we Returning to the short term, travellers could travel this would obviously be a great advan- Trump has previous experience in the tour- can read between the lines, put two and two to- bene t from lower airfares and lower hotel tage, but would you want to travel to Trump’s ism industry, owning his own airline for three gether and probably make ve which although prices, too. Furthermore, the pound strength- America? years and being deeply involved in the market- isn’t four, it’s at least closer than six. ened in the days following the election result In short, yes. Yes, you would. America boasts ing. For a man who may be more politically in- Perhaps the most reported aspect – Trump’s and, at the time of writing, could be on course some of the most wonderful cities to visit as a experienced than a graduate seeking an entry incitement of hatred against particular groups for its best two-week performance since 2008 tourist in the world – New York, Washington level job, his leadership could put his other ex- of people of certain ethnicities or religions and on the currency market according to Elizabeth D.C., Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San perience to use making America a welcoming calls for increased security against those peo- Anderson of the Independent.  is means get- Diego, San Antonio and even Honolulu and destination for tourists and travellers. It is of ple who do not hold American citizenship to ting more US Dollar for your Great British Anchorage to name just a few. Of course there course possible that he could simply disillusion prevent them getting into the country is the Pound, although as Donald Trump is a busi- are other attractions to America such as Disney people further. aspect which frightens and disillusions people nessman, perhaps this is something which the and Universal theme parks in both Florida and Whatever is to happen during Trump’s presi- all over the world the most. Following Brexit, President-elect will be quickly trying to cor- California, some incredible museums in Wash- dential leadership, it is sure to bring some form Trump, Leicester City winning the English Pre- rect. ington and New York in particular, Kennedy of change and a er a wildly unpredictable 2016 mier League and Ed Balls getting this far on It would be too tough a task to try and jus- Space Centre in Florida, Alcatraz Island and thus far, it is unlikely that any of it will be en- ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, it has become rather tify or analyse everything said and done be- popular landmarks such as the Grand Canyon, tirely predictable. What is predictable, is that di cult to judge what is and isn’t realistic any- fore the election. Since the result reverberated the Statue of Liberty, the Golden Gate Bridge America is still a wonderful, diverse, cultured more, so who knows how much of this hatred around the world, Donald Trump in his victory and Mount Rushmore. As a tourist, the arts, and enjoyable visit with places and attractions will be channelled into actual policies rati ed speech said that he planned to invest in Amer- culture and diversity of the country are still an suited to people from all backgrounds. by congress? For now, it isn’t worth thinking ica’s infrastructure, making it second to none incredibly desirable draw and no man in a suit about. amongst the airports of the world. In terms of should have the ability to change that.

Reasons to Visit Llandudno

his month, we’re going to look round since 1902, with the original at why braving the bracing passenger trams still in operation. Tweather of Llandudno this time There’s also the cable car which has of year is well worth it. Llandudno is been running since 1960, but due to currently the largest seaside resort the Welsh wintery conditions, it’s rare in Wales and boasts the longest pier that it runs once the end of summer (pictured) in Wales too, measuring in is upon us. There is of course the op- at 2,295 feet long. tion to walk up the Great Orme too, If you were to travel to Llandudno but perhaps few would choose to do from Bangor by train, you would so. need to change at Llandudno Junc- As well as museums, quirky lo- tion, but without a railcard it costs cal shops selling local goods and just under £8. award winning sh and chip shops, There are a number of enjoyable Llandudno is home to Venue Cymru attractions in Llandudno, with one where a variety of performances are of them being more natural than held, including shows performed by the rest. The Great Orme, standing big names such as Catherine Tate at 679 feet tall, gives a great vantage and Ross Noble. point on a clear day to look back out For a place so easy to get to from over the whole of Llandudno and Bangor with so many interesting across to the Little Orme. There’s a things going on, Llandudno is well few options to get up there. There’s worth a visit if you haven’t been be- the Great Orme Tramway, which has fore. been in continuous operation all year 36 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016

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Main: Mark Harris scores against England Inset: Wales Captain, Tyler Roberts, in action against Luxembourg UEFA U19 Tournament Roundup A great week of football in North Wales ends in heartbreak for the young dragons. by LJ TAYLOR awarded a penalty which, converted head came to the rescue of his team Bottom of the group Luxembourg, same number of points and goal dif- by Bangor born Nathan Broadhead, when he scored his second of the went ahead once more however when ference as the Young Lions. Normally his month North Wales has sent the Welsh into the break with a game. At 3-2 the Welsh were desper- Wales keeper Fergal Hale-Brown’s mis- it should have been enough to qualify been home to some of the  n- 1-0 lead. ate to hold on and were forced to deal take as he attempted to stop the ball (Greece also had 6 points, but a bet- est young footballing talent in Despite England being favourites, with endless attacks from the English going out for a corner forced him to ter goal di erence) but due to UEFA’s TEurope, as Wrexham, Rhyl and Bangor and playing some of the nicer football but when the  nal whistle blew it was foul Da Costa and give away a penalty. unique rules in this tournament it was hosted the Group 6 qualifying rounds in the  rst forty- ve, it was the Welsh the dragon who had slayed the lion. Luckily for Wales it was Bangor-born England who topped the group and of the UEFA Under 19s Tournament. (playing as the away team in this With their win over England but ear- Broadhead who popped up to score a Greece went through in second place, Group 6 saw the hosts, Wales, come game) who started the second half on lier loss to Greece (2-0), and England’s brilliant goal from outside the box just much to the heartbreak of the young up against Greece, Luxembourg and the front-foot and extended their lead loss to Wales but win over Luxem- two minutes later. Welsh players. local rivals, England under the  ood- to 2-0 with Cardi City’s Mark Harris bourg (2-0), it looked as though Wales  e second half saw the Welsh com- Despite the bittersweet ending, the lights of Wrexham FC’s Racecourse scoring just  ve minutes a er com- could secure passage through to the pletely dominate the game and goals young dragons have so much positiv- Ground, the Rhyl Belle Vue and  nally ing onto the pitch. Just a few minutes elite round of the tournament (to be from Cullen, Woodburn and two more ity to take away from the week where the Bangor University Stadium. later the English got a goal back that held in Georgia next year) with a win to complete his hat-trick from Broad- they scored 9 goals and were cheered  e big draw of the round was of appeared to be out of nowhere and over Luxembourg on matchday 3. head, gave the young dragons a 6-2 proudly by the North Wales support- course England v Wales and in the ear- eventually went down as an own-goal It wasn’t a great start for the Welsh victory. ers. A lot of people have criticised the ly stages of the match, held in Bangor, for Harris, and when England were when Luxembourg went ahead a er When the  nal whistle went however Welsh Senior team for being just about it looked like the young lions were go- awarded a penalty in the 73rd minute just 4 minutes and despite the Welsh the mood wasn’t quite what it should Gareth Bale and the team responded ing to dominate their dragon counter- - slotted home by Liverpool’s Trent Al- looking the stronger of the two teams be a er such a great performance. by quieting doubters as they reached parts. However, the young Welshmen exander-Arnold - it started to look as a erwards, it wasn’t until the 21st  e Welsh players all huddled around the semi- nals of Euro 2016 this sum- looked great on the counterattack and though the young dragons had thrown minute that they made it count with a the coaching team as they frantically mer - and over the last week one thing in the 34th minute Liverpool young- away an important three points. perfect free kick from Woodburn that looked on a phone to see if they had has been made certain, Welsh football ster, Ben Woodburn, was brought In front of a home crowd, in the city le the keeper pretty much rooted to quali ed. With England defeating has a good future ahead! down in the box and Wales were of his birth, Everton’s Nathan Broad- the spot. Greece 2-0 it le the Welsh on the

Brailsford hosts Celtic Weightli ing his month saw Bangor’s Canol- tors, and saw Brailsford’s Hall 2 turned the Scottish U15 record with his 123kg crowned the winners of the 2016 Celt- the home of Weightli ing Wales, it fan Brailsford play host to the into half weightli ing arena, half prac- li . ic Championships. wouldn’t be a surprise to see the centre Celtic Weightli ing Champion- tice area for the athletes.  e Welsh team also broke a number Following on from Weightli ing hosting similar events in the near fu- Tships, with athletes from Weightli ing  roughout the day both male and of records, and Tayla Howe and Be- Wales’ recent success in Malaysia, the ture. For those wishing to get involved Wales competing against their Scottish female weightli ers competed in a than Roberts both ended the day with Celtic Championships were yet anoth- in the sport, the centre hosts a number and Irish counterparts. number of di erent categories and the Best Li er awards in their catego- er chance to highlight the talent at the of weightli ing classes throughout the It was a free, all day event, that gath- many records were broken, including ries. Welsh disposal. week. ered interest from a number of specta- Scotland’s Daniel Richardson breaking Overall, Weightli ing Scotland were With Canolfan Brailsford now 38 Seren | Novemb er Issue 2016 SPORT

Citizens unfortunate in UFC 205: Conor McGregor and UFC top of the table clash. make history in New York City Bangor City su er defeat deserved. by JACK HOLLINSHEAD of le s and rights. Conor hoisted both the  rst three rounds, landing several to leaders  e New Saints Before the hal ime interval, there his featherweight and new lightweight leg kicks as well as punching combina- were chances for both teams. Bangor or the  rst time in the history of championship up high whilst sat on tions, not allowing Kowalkiewicz to 2-1 in an end-to-end game. top of the octagon, draped in his Irish get into any kind of o ensive rhythm. kept their discipline and looked lively Ultimate Fighting Champion-  ag to mark his monumental victory However, in round 4, the challeng- efore the game, both teams, who on the counter, but the shape of the ship, an event was held in the TNS team allowed every pass to be concreteF jungle of New York City af- and show his love for the countless er, who had absorbed an incredible wore poppies on their shirts, supporters who follow him across the amount of pain and pressure from fans and members of the club placed and the quickness at which ter the ban on mixed martial arts was globe. strikes to various parts of her body, Bheld a two minutes silence in honour they played created opportunities but revoked earlier this year.  e iconic Proudly displaying both titles at the found an opening and landed several of Armistice Day, along with laying a they came to no avail which meant the Madison Square Garden set the scene post-match press conference, “ e blows to the face of the champion who wreath in the centre of the pitch as we score remained 1-1. for this special occasion and it did Notorious One” announced that he had hadn’t taken as many blows. As remember those who gave their lives  e second period picked up where not disappoint as the atmosphere set would become a father next year. He we entered round 5, Kowalkiewicz so admirably during the World Wars the  rst had le o , with both teams by fans from all over the globe was is undecided as to when his  ght will seemed to have a bit more control, but and other services to our country and looking to take a quick lead. C. Rob- electric.  e three championship title be due to entering parenthood but Jedrzejczvk managed to match her op- nation. erts was called into action to save a matches would consist of  ve rounds, mainly because of the sale of UFC as ponent and retained her strawweight Bangor set up in the right manner to looping header, with Shaw having lasting  ve minutes per round.  e re- a public company for $4.2billion, stat- title to remain the only undefeated take on a TNS side who are unbeaten continued success down the le for maining two contests would be three ing “they’ve got to come talk to me”. champion in the UFC. so far this season, winning thirteen the hosts. Nevertheless, TNS regained rounds, lasting 5 minutes per round. McGregor deserve to bask in the glow Also on the card, a middleweight con- from thirteen, scoring   y and only the lead through a Darlington header, In the main event, Conor McGregor of his victory and some well-earned test saw Yoel “Soldier of God” Romero conceding six; a tall order to topple. de ected in o the goal line a er C. became the  rst ever  ghter in UFC time o a er being so active over the beat Chris “ e All American” Wei-  e home side started brightly, press- Roberts had stopped an initial attempt history to hold two championship last 11 months, competing in 4  ghts dman by knockout in the third round ing high up the pitch from the front, at the near post; unfortunate for the belts across two di erent weight divi- across 3 di erent weight divisions; in- from a  ying knee, followed by a series and retaining possession in mid eld. Citizens. sion a er beating Eddie Alverez in the cluding 2 championship title wins. of punches.  is puts Romero in the However, TNS soon began to  nd Bangor kept playing to their second round by TKO. Back in March Tyron “ e Chosen One” Woodley frame for a title shot against current their rhythm, switching the play from strengths, playing the ball through of this year, McGregor (who holds the retained his welterweight division title middleweight division champion Mi- wing to wing,  nding time and space Jones and Gosset and feeding it into featherweight title a er defeating Jose against “Wonderboy” Stephen  omp- chael Bisping, who was present at the on the ball around the box.  ey cre- the wide and front men. Several chanc- Aldo within 13 seconds of the match) son by a majority draw (47-47, 47-47, event, with Bisping pointing some ges- ated a few chances but keeper Connor es were created but the unbeaten TNS was originally supposed to face then 48-47). In the opening round, Wood- tures towards his potential challenger, Roberts produced some  ne saves to showed their class, matching Bangor at lightweight champion Rafael dos An- ley managed to land several blows, to which Romero replied “I love you keep the game goalless. every play. A TNS corner was cleared jos for the title but Dos Anjos had to followed by a take down and powerful Mike… See you soon baby”; a contest  e continuous absorption of pres- o the line but the blues continued to pull out due to breaking his foot. A er right hand, cutting  ompson on the for all fans to look forward to. sure and great organisation provided push up the pitch and create, winning two bouts with Nate Diaz at welter- nose.  ompson grew back into the  e other non-title match saw for- an outlet ball for Bangor with Gosset set pieces in dangerous areas alongside weight (two weight classes about his  ght in rounds 2 and 3 as both men mer women’s bantamweight champion passing up  eld to Branco and Nar- J. Davies tricking his way into the box own featherweight division), it was an- landed punches and kicks, making the Miesha “Cupcake” Tate lose to her for- diello to hold up play and bring the but the home side couldn’t add the sec- nounced that he would face Eddie Al- judges think about their score cards. In mer apprentice Raquel Pennington by runners of Davies and Shaw into the ond goal to draw level.  e New Saints verez (who beat Dos Anjos inside the round 4, “ e Chosen One” knocked a unanimous decision. Both women fray down the le -hand side, which kept moving forward and managed the  rst round of their match up at UFC “Wonderboy” down several times, would be looking to make their way up drove huge con dence through the remaining stages appropriately, mov- Fight Night 90) for the lightweight landing right hands one a er the other the bantamweight weight rankings for team. ing the ball to the wide areas as well as championship to mark a signi cant but  ompson managed to return to a title shot and it was Pennington as-  e Citizens began to get their re- keeper Harrison picking up a booking event. a vertical base. Woodley managed to serted dominance against her former wards for resilient defending, with for time wasting. In the  nal moments,  ere was plenty of trash talk leading lock in a guillotine, squeezing  omp- mentor, using a standing guillotine to Dafabet Welsh Premier League player an impressive display of pressing and up to the bout; a custom in the world son hard, but the challenger displayed wear Tate down. “Cupcake” did come of the month for October Henry Jones stamina came to an end for Bangor as of professional  ghting. McGregor great tenacity and managed to land back into the bout in the  nal round, continuing his  ne form, seeing an ef- they naturally began to tire and the turned up to the routine pre- ght press several blows to the side of the cham- trying for a triangle submission and fort saved by TNS captain Harrison. whistle blew, signalling the result of conference twenty-two minutes late, pion before the hold was relinquished. an armbar but was unsuccessful as Shortly a er, Hart saw a free header Bangor City 1-2  e New Saints. sporting a long white fur coat and red  e  nal round saw “ e Chosen One” Pennington won the match. Tate an- hit the post before rolling across On a cold, bon re night against turtle neck, paying homage to Joe Fra- land several kicks before  ompson nounced her retirement following the the line into the keeper’s hands.  e a tough opponent, Bangor City did zier; one of many great  ghters to have would disrupt Woodley with a series of contest, saying: “It’s not my time, I had New Saints matched the home team themselves proud as they went toe- competed at Madison Square Garden combinations and kicks as the match a lot more to give but I had to put it though, seeing C. Roberts called into to-toe with the league leaders. Man- over the years. He then proceeded to came to a  nish.  e judges scored the out of myself. I love this sport, thank action again to prevent the league ager Andy Legg can take countless take Alverez’s belt, which riled his op- bout as a majority draw in the favour you but this is it for me”. Congratula- leaders breaking the stalemate. positives as we continue into these ponent before the pair exchanged their of the champion, who was dominant tions to Miesha Tate who has had an Unfortunately, moments later, a few winter weeks, as every player on the  nal stare down at the weigh in. in round 1 and did enough with the outstanding mixed martial arts career. intricate passes around the 18-yard pitch played their part. In the decisive McGregor was in complete control attempted guillotine to seal the win. On a historic night for Ultimate box saw a de ected shot from Draper moments, TNS took the chance they of the main event match as his pow- However,  ompson’s resilience and Fighting Championship, every contest roll into the back of the net to give TNS needed to secure victory, maybe the erful le hand combined with his  ve- karate-style has proved he is a worthy was of the highest calibre. All com- the advantage. It wasn’t long though only real area of concern for the home inch reach advantage proved to be too challenger for the title and I wouldn’t petitors le everything in the octagon before Bangor levelled the scoring. team, who saw several chances wasted di cult for Alverez.  e defending be surprised if we saw a title rematch and provided the fans in attendance  e impressive young le back Jordan in good positions; something which lightweight champion did manage to between the two soon, especially as the and the millions watching at home Davies, who is on loan from Wrex- will no doubt improve throughout the land some inside leg kicks and drive bout was so tightly contested. with nothing less than their best.  e ham, broke into the penalty area and season. Overall, a good performance “ e Notorious One” into the cage In the women’s strawweight champi- remaining pay-per-view events of the was brought down a er riding sev- from the Citizens, and their con - but McGregor defended accordingly onship match, two unbeaten competi- UFC calendar are UFC 206 on the eral challenges. Skipper Gary Roberts dence should not be dented at all a er and used his overwhelming power to tors went head to head as defending 10th December and then UFC 207 on made no mistake from the spot; which that performance, as they look to push knock Alverez down several times in champion Jonna Jedrzejczvk defeated the 30th December; a strong close to was nothing less than the home team for a top place  nish come the end of the  rst round before  nishing him the season. o in the second with a combination Karolina Kowalkiewicz by unanimous 2016. decision. Jedrzejczvk was dominant in Novemb er Issue 2016 | Seren 39 SPORT

Bangor University Women’s 1st Team through to the Last 16 angor women’s 1st team put on A er a quick- re goal in the open- goal and chipped the keeper. chances were limited. With the  nal term, winning eight of their ten games a fantastic display against Shef- ing moments from She eld, the  e home side continued to work kick of the game, Gibbard was played and drawing the remaining two in the  eld Hallam 2nd to claim vic- home side began to  nd their rhythm the ball well, pressurising the visitors through once more and slotted the Northern 3A division; no doubts they Btory in the last 32 of the BUCS Con- and grew into the game.  ey were and a er a free kick from Pearson ball home to make it a 4-2 victory for will be looking to replicate that tre- ference Cup. Both teams are unbeaten soon rewarded when Ruth Pearson rebounded out from underneath the Bangor. mendous form this season.  e next and top of their respective leagues; put in the ball from close range a er crossbar, Becky Simmonds was fouled  is puts the women’s 1st team scheduled league  xture is away to Bangor topping Northern 2A with the keeper dropped a cross, meaning and a penalty awarded. Keren Allen into the last 16 of the BUCS Confer- Edge Hill University on Wednesday Hallam doing the same in Northern honours even at half time. She eld made no mistake scoring from the ence Cup competition and with three 16th November with the round of the 2B, setting up a good cup contest. took the lead once more with a bril- spot to make it 3-2. Bangor continued wins from three in the Northern 2A last 16 looks to be set for the week af- Both teams observed a minutes si- liant long range e ort but that didn’t to press and switch the play, utilising division, it has been a brilliant start to ter, Wednesday 23rd November, away lence as part of the Armistice Day re- dampen spirits. Bangor drew level as pace in the wide areas and up front, the season. Last seasons league per- to Manchester University 2nd team memberance. Mari Gibbard was put through in on with the defence ensuring She eld’s formances saw the team unbeaten all

University Club Talk: Archery

by ARRON WILLIAMS from 8pm at the Harp. You can keep lar training, numbers are signi cantly angor University Archery Club up to date with everything on our Fa- lower. However, we’ve retained a large (BUAC) is always looking for cebook page which we encourage you number of members from our  rst few new archers!  e club is happy to like. We hope to see you soon. sessions and have a very healthy num- Bto welcome both beginners who want Below, is a interview with Archery ber of active members at present and to try the sport for the  rst time and Club Captain Frank Norbury: are still getting more and more people those that have shot in the past. Club turn up to give Archery a go for the sessions run on Wednesdays from how have you found the role of cap-  rst time every week. 7pm-10pm and on Sundays from tain within the club? 12pm-3pm.  e members of the club I became Captain earlier this year, what has been the most enjoyable are always happy to teach you the ba- a er being secretary in my previous experience you’ve had so far with ar- 11th November: Armistice Day; sics or to help you improve your skills. year. So far, I have enjoyed every mo- chery at Bangor university Best of all, like all sports at Bangor, ment I’ve spent in the role. Although it Admittedly, some of the most enjoy- Sport remembers them Archery is completely free to try and can o en be fairly stressful, very time- able experiences come from the social we have all the kit you will need to get consuming and sometimes di cult, it side of Archery. We have a very active cross sport in Great Britain, ing them of speci c policies within the started. is immensely rewarding. I’ve always social calendar that a number of club from professional to grass organisation.  e club hosts and attends multiple enjoyed contributing to the develop- members are very involved in and roots level, we remember those Nevertheless, England and Scotland competitions over the course of the ment of the sports clubs I’ve been in- most of us are very close friends out- Awho bravely gave their lives during the displayed the poppy on black arm- year such as BUCS, Varsity and many volved in, and Bangor University Ar- side of the club. Regarding the most First and Second World War. Players, band, with Wales and Northern Ire- other inter-club competitions which chery club is a club I care very deeply fun we have shooting though, we host a coaches, fans and members of respec- land wearing plain black armbands as o er the more competitive members for. I feel highly invested in the future number of ‘outdoor shoots’ in the early tive clubs and teams unite together a mark of respect.I hope FIFA takes a a chance to show their skills and re- of the club and hope to, in my time as summer towards the end of the aca- before the game to observe an impec- long, hard look at itself because it is ceive awards. ere are also various captain, build the foundations for con- demic year which are always very suc- cable minute’s silence accompanied by an outrageous action that we cannot fun-shoots throughout the year which tinued success. cessful and for me, the highlight of the the last post, and pay their respect to show the admiration we have for those include archery games and shooting at year. Not only do we invite other clubs those who fought and served so that who could not be with us today and novelty items. In October, there was how have the new members settled to these sessions, outdoors we have the we can live our lives today. so honourably made the ultimate sac- the Halloween Spooky Shoot which in? opportunity to shoot at much, much However, for the November interna- ri ce. No doubt by wearing poppies, had an excellent turnout and involved  is year members have settled in greater distances which is always great tional football matches, FIFA (Federa- the FA and other associations will be shooting pumpkins, apples, balloons particularly well. With over 170 peo- fun. A combination of good weather, tion Internationale de Football Asso-  ned, which would be put to better use and much more! ple turning up to our  rst session, we hearty food, lots of frierndly faces and ciation) has decided to stop England by being donated to the British Legion If you are interested in attending so- thought this year may be a good one, lots of bows and arrows always makes and other home nation sides from and other armed force charities. cial events and meeting members of and it certainly seems as though it is. for a fantastic, memorable day. wearing the poppy either embroidered the club, there are socials every Friday Of course, now we are back to regu- on the kit or a black armband, remind- Bangor University Students’ Union English Language Newspaper @SerenSports SPORT is BUCS Girl Can Week 6th-13th November 2016

by BECCA KENT  it is essential to promote being active be judged for being the wrong shape sweating, hitting, loving what they do Want to write a column or ar- your Athletic Union President to all students because of the undeni- or size, not skilled or  t enough”. Dur- and winning. We are striving to col- ticle for Seren Sport? Find us able fact of having numerous physical ing my two terms as AU President, too lectively empower and inspire other on: t Undeb Bangor our Athletic and mental health bene ts that can re- many women in Bangor have told me women to get active and their friends Union has supported  is Girl Twitter: @SerenSport ally enhance student experience. Sport that they wouldn’t getting involved in and peers to celebrate this. Join us and Seren Website: seren.bangor.ac.uk Can events for a number of England’s research states that “2 mil- our activities for similar reasons.  is let’s destroy this negative perception of Ayears with our  is Bangor Girl twist. lion fewer women (aged 14 – 40) tak- is totally unacceptable. sport together. Feel free to contact us about  is is always a successful campaign ing part in sport or exercising in the My philosophy is that exercise should that all of our student body get behind sport or any of our other news UK than men”. be a reward, not a punishment. At the Do it like a Bangor Girl! - topics. and celebrate, but every year we always 75% of the women surveyed said Athletic Union we are smashing these  is Girl DID! hear the question “Why do we need a they “wanted to exercise more”, but barriers that are preventing women campaign for women?”is raised. most didn’t feel like they belonged in from getting active by showcasing our  e the Athletic Union we believe sport because they “felt they would incredible Bangor women jiggling,