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Issue 916 - Weekly Friday 17th October 1997 Student Representative Council: the dust settles

ontroversy erupted last week racy within the Union. “We have at the the first Student Antonia Bayliss got to get ... the information to peo- CRepresentative Council. The pose and structure of this meeting ple that they need. But still be meeting, which is open to all stu- became less clear, leading to confu- democratic and to let people know dents and is the most powerful poli- sion as to what purpose the SRC last we are still accountable to them.” cy making body in the Students’ Thursday was for. Sally Kentfield, Union, was billed as the replace- a second year Computing and Hopefully a new format will avoid ment for the ‘General Meeting’ of Information Technology Student a meeting needlessly overrunning. previous years. The meeting was one person who voiced these Thursday’s SRC meeting had to be attracted over 100 people, but has concerns at the meeting. “I think the adjourned after 2 hours and did not stirred strong feelings among some SRC as it was put down in the orig- complete its agenda which included students, leaving certain issues still a discussion on accommodation to be resolved. inal motion would really help the Students Union this year. A lot of which is a topic important to many students. The aim was for the meet- The Student Representative Council people I spoke to after the meeting were happy with going to six meet- ing to provide views and opinions was met with mixed reactions. A which could be taken to the large number of people attended the ings a year rather than going to hun- dreds of GM’s. But what we actual- University Residential Committee meeting in Lecture Theatre D and being held the next day. brought with them a wide range of ly had at the SRC was not what was feelings and opinions. Dan Barrett, written down in the motion. I don’t the LGB Society Representative, think it worked as well as the origi- The way ahead... attended the meeting and felt it was nal idea.” a positive exercise “It was a pro- The SRC last week achieved some- ductive meeting that gave people an The concerns over this apparent overnight change in what had origi- thing that perhaps it didn’t set out to opportunity to ask questions and achieve. In perhaps an antagonistic nally been decided were taken on make points about Union policy. .... way it encouraged a lot of people to board by USSU president Nevin but the large number of people there realise that different people have ‘Bob’ Moledina, “We hadn’t Dean of Students held in shock attack could cause people could feel inhib- different reasons for attending researched enough the constitution- ited if they wanted to address the Union meetings. Specialisation of al amendment that had taken place meeting.” the meeting structure could reduce r John Hobrough, room. Members of last year. So the complaint that the problems of people feeling dis- Dean of Students, Sarah Gyles Rag who weren’t busy What purpose for arose was that we were not con- couraged to attend because the was abducted in a Deputy Editor restraining the prison- forming to that, which is true. I D the SRC? meeting is not addressing their own surprise attack by Rag on er forced the witness- don’t think this was going to hold personal agenda. As Sally put it Thursday morning. The band of es to part with their hard earned the Union back at all. It was bad that The changing of the meeting struc- “The SRC is a great forum for kidnappers penetrated Campus cash for the release of Mr ture of the students union, the poli- this complaint arose in the first putting forward motions, policies Security’s impregnable defence Hobrough. cy making mechanisms of the place...the complaint should have and doing union elections rather screen by walking unchallenged union, has not been as straight for- been made in writing. If someone than at a GM. So if you are inter- through the front door of Senate Mark Stewart, Vice-Chair, proceed- ward as could have been hoped. had brought it to our attention ested in that then you go to SRC and House and up to the top floor. ed to organise the chaos whilst the Last semester a motion was passed before then we would have worked if your interested in constitutional remainder of the Rag hit team by the Union to create a new meet- to resolve it”. amendments then you go to a GM. The crime took place in Committee releaved Senate House of their ing called the Student representative TheUunion is there for both sides.” Room 1 where the hostage was money. Strangely enough a number Council (SRC). This council was Using feedback from the meeting Moving forward seems to be very engrosed in a meeting unaware of of staff members were paying Rag much the aim of the USSU current- made up of all the Union Officials Bob is working towards an the fate that awaited him. As the to take the prisoner away and lose ly. Doing so with team work seems from the Students Union, all course improved structure for discussing clock struck 11.30am Rag forced him forever. imperative. As Sports Officer representatives, senior residents, and deciding future union policy. their way through the door to be Caroline Betteridge said last week, representatives from all student She hopes to do this by introducing greeted by a sea of stunned faces. The Ransom for John Hobrough “The Students’ Union is a sleeping union clubs and societies and any- a balance of meetings that not only After identifying the victim they came to a staggering £300 which giant, and with all this review of made a bee-line for the unsuspect- goes to the Rag charities. Thanks go one else who turned up. It was provide an opportunity to discuss union services, both commercial ing Dean. Amongst shouts of “keep to the whole of Senate House for hoped that this council would pro- issues in a very informal way but and non commercial, I can see us calm and no-one will get hurt” the paying up and especially John vide a better forum of representation also uphold the structure of the moving forwards.” Dean of Students was hauled from Hobrough for being such a good of student opinions. However over Union Constitution, the underlying his chair and dragged from the sport. the course of the summer the pur- aim of which is to maintain democ-

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2 News Friday 17th October 1997 n Space. The final... Tuition fees: he latest probe (many NASA space James Buller parts built by Tprobe was Surrey firms) launched earlier this week starting will detach and land on Titan, one its mission to explore Saturn. of Saturn’s moons. Titan is unique Cassini-Huygens will take 7 years in the solar system because it is the where do we to reach Saturn. It will use the sling- only moon in the solar system to shot technique of gaining momen- have an atmosphere. Not only that tum off of the planet Venus, not but it is nitrogen rich like the once but twice. In 1999 it will pass Earth’s. Although too cold to sup- the Earth and fly off into the outer port life it’s similarity to Earth reaches of space. Then a flypast of could help explain how the Earth stand? Jupiter and finally into orbit around originally formed. NASA has come Saturn in the year 2000. From there in for strong criticism over the it will study Saturn’s rings and ‘dangerous’ launch of the satellite, he rapid increase in higher much will we pay? And will this atmosphere using experiments which is carrying 3lb of plutonium education participation in the cost increase each year? designed at Imperial College. in order to power its electrical sys- T1960s is the basis of the pre- The government also plans to In 2004 the European Huygens tems. sent system of student funding. replace the maintenance grants Since 1960 the number of full time entirely come academic year students publicly funded has 1999/20000 with income-related increase from 20,000 to 1.1 million loans to be repaid after graduation. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL? today. The increase has caused suc- In the future students will be facing GENERAL MEETING? cessive governments to look for a debt of up to £15,000 on gradua- WHAT’S GOING ON? ways of capping the percentage of tion. If you presently have an over- To all those who attended thank you for coming we hope you enjoyed it. public spending on higher educa- draft, loan or any other debts are A report will be arriving in your pigeon holes soon explaining the situa- tion. Tactics have included remov- you sure that these new measures tion. ing the minimum grant, removing are not going to effect you? A meeting will be held next Thursday Week 7 to sort it all out, watch out access to the vast majority of bene- If you are not sure where you stand for more details. fits and most recently the phased on this issue then you should attend Democracy needn’t be boring but usually is! (HA HA) reduction of grants and replacement the informed meeting: Tuition Fees Love Bob & Harriet with student loans. We outline the Where do We Stand? on Monday stance of the Students Union on the the 27th October in the University funding debate. Hall at 8pm. The meeting is to photo : Alan Weller (The Times) bring together present students, The National Committee of Inquiry future students their parents and into Higher education was set up in Wendy France, other members of the local commu- May 1996 and asked to report back Clare Tweed nity. Representatives from the by summer 1997. In July 1997, the National Union of Students will be independent Dearing Committee agreed with the committee that the able to fill you in on the up-to-date reported a need to change the sys- costs of higher education should be picture. Identify with other students tem of funding universities in order shared more fairly between those and how they cope with financial to avoid continued cuts in standards who benefit. On average, a gradu- hardship. and funding. The report featured 93 ate earns 20% more than someone If you have strong feelings on the recommendations, some of which without a degree does within about issue of student funding sign up in recognised the need for significant 10 years of graduation. the union to attend the NUS changes to ensure a higher quality The Labour Party conference a few SouthEast demonstration in education and wider participation. weeks ago has bought the threat of Southampton on the 1st of The Committee proposed that full- the introduction of tuition fees into November. There will be coaches time students in higher education reality. There are many questions to arranged by the Students’ Union should pay some of the cost of their be answered on this topic including; going to Southampton. tuition fees. The government how will we as students pay? How Several of our aircraft are missing

ast Sunday the only airwor- ply the sound of the propellers. An thy Messerschmit Bf109 James Buller F16 will shake the ground if it turns crashed during an air display on its afterburners but nothing can L All of these accidents involved air at Duxford. The pilot, CinC Of RAF replace that distant throbbing and shows and in some the crew were strike command Sir John Alison majestic sight of a Lancaster killed. This together and thinking escaped unhurt after having difficul- bomber flanked by a Spitfire and a of the nature of the planes begs the ty landing, then crashing upside Hurricane for the nostalgia and question of whether they should be down into a field. patriotism is creates. flown at all. Should we risk throw- Furthermore it is not only antique ing away the last remnants of our This is the latest in a series of disas- aircraft that crash. Recently a WW2 heritage or cocoon them ters to befall World War 2 planes. F117A Stealth Fighter crashed in away in museums? The only flyable Mosquito bomber, America. Before that two Migs col- While I hate to see such magnificent famous for using a variant of the lided in mid-air, both incidents dur- planes crash and burn I believe they Dambuster bouncing bomb against ing displays. should carry on flying. It is only by the Tirpitz crashed, so did a So should we ban air shows? I think seeing them flying that you can Lockheed Lighting and a Blenheim it would be terrible to ground all old appreciate how brave the fighter bomber on only her maiden flight planes. However perhaps cutting pilots were and experience what it after being restored. Some years ago down the number of appearances must have been like watching dog the Hurricane from the Battle of they make would help preserve fights from the ground, knowing the Britain Memorial was gutted by fire them for future generations to outcome could decide your coun- when it landed with engine trouble. wonder at. try’s fate. For many people it is sim- ED971017 Issue 916.qxd 07/05/98 14:50 Page 3 (1,1)

n Friday 17th October 1997 Features 3 Checking out the beers

uildford pubs, how well do Guildford sampling the various you know them? Do watering holes. We have produced a The Royal Oak Gyouknow where they are, pubs review to help you on the the drinks they serve and the sort of quest for a great night out in places they are? Well if not, read Guildford. So read on and get out on. At great hardship the Bare Facts and about. he second pub we visited was team have been out and about in the Royal Oak. Here we Theard about the Scottish and The Star Newcastle ‘Managers Guide To Attracting Students’, supplied to landlords in order that we are tempt- he pub Their politeness and ed into pubs more effectively. It review Martha Stefanidou gentle manners explained the brewery’s definition started were just about T of the average student: quite badly. The first pub we visit- enough to show us the door, since ‘Drinks beer, eats curries, wears ed was the Star, which in the end not all of us were 21!! Bare Facts Adidas shoes, thinks philosophy, proved to be far from a real star. wanted to review them, but they Our first impression? ‘Only smart didn’t seem so keen to be reviewed watches C4, spends a lot and knows clothes - no ripped jeans allowed’!! themselves.... Wonderwall off by heart.’ We entered and went to the bar. Suggestions for for getting us to do the first of these in great quantities were as follows: ‘Have your staff wear roller blades Scruffy Murphys and/or St Trinians Uniforms at the Freshers Fair, A “Big Snog Night”, Theme Nights and Connect 4 cruffy and U2 are includ- Andrew Thomas Competition Evenings!’ Murphys is ed. When there is a Fortunately, or unfortunately, an Irish live band you can S depending on which one of the theme pub located on the edge of usually be sure of hearing some- Guildford town. thing akin to busking tin whistle above you’re considering, these When you walk in you are greeted players trying to be the Levellers. measures have not been adopted by by the warm glow of a fine wooden Thankfully, other sorts of bands the management. interior. Being an Irish theme pub it occasionally play. The bands play The best part of visiting this pub is not suprising that the favourite on a stage no larger than a couple of was that we got free food as well as drinks are Guinness and Kilkenny the picnic tables dotted around on the free drinks. Sausage rolls, sand- (both £2.23). For those who do not the front and back porches. The wiches and chips were laid before Irish beers there are also Carlsberg surrounding area has a countryside us. The landlady, Mrs Jackie Street (£2.03), spirits (around £1.48), and feel with trees and a river. was very friendly. She told us that wine (the cheapest bottle being Unfortunately, the poor lighting on most of the staff are students £7.70). the quiet road in does not make this because we could be trusted. The The entertainment comes courtesy an ideal place to walk home from pub is a listed building and was of a one hundred disc cd player plus alone. once a nunnery. It is rumoured to be James Buller prices were a bit dear:- £2.05 for a weekly live music. Due to the Irish Overall Scruffy Murphys is a fair haunted and strange footsteps have pint of Fosters, £1.85 for Best Bitter theme there is a policy to play three pub with a good atmosphere but it’s been heard on a number of occa- bar nun!) It wasn’t too big to make and £1.99 for Directors Bitter. They Irish songs to every one that is not. theme may put off more students sions. She also said she hopes the it impersonal or small enough to be did serve food though which is a This is not as bad as it sounds as than it attracts! pub will soon be refurbished. cramped. The atmosphere was plus. I recommend the Royal Oak Irish bands such as the Cranberries I liked this pub. (It was the best good, not too smoky and it will look and give it 7/10. The Hogshead even nicer when it is done up. The

ut of all the potato, which is pubs I have John Dear liberally topped Oseen in with spring Guildford, the Hogshead is one of onion and melted cheese. Students the best. in a hurry might also want to try one Situated in Chertsy Street, the pub of the pub’s sandwiches. If you are boasts not only a garden, but also a one of those people interested in conservatory and a balcony that can what the pub staff are like, then let accommodate up to four people. me tell you that they are very help- Because of these amenities, and the ful. Maz, who is looking after the fact that there is seating on two pub temporarily, advised me that I floors, nobody can moan about a should learn shorthand, whereas lack of space. Nor can punters com- another member of staff gave us his plain about a lack of choice, as the view of the pub: “People come here bar offers a selection of 12 real ales, to get bladdered and have a good 2 traditional ciders, and a range of time.” By saying this, he had skil- Belgian bottled beers. This massive fully summed up the pub’s atmos- choice is complimented by the fact phere. Even tonight, a ‘quiet’ night, that prices vary from £1.85 to £2.15 the place was at least half-full, and per pint. So you needn’t break the everyone was enjoying themselves. bank to enjoy yourself. Meals are The Hogshead is an ideal venue for less than £5, too, and the menu an evening’s drinking. implicitly invites you to eat mashed The review team (with HogsHead landlord) at the end of their hard evening’s work Photo: Matt Pannell BF wishes to thank all of the pubs that so kindly donated drinks and goodies to help us in the production of this article (hic) ED971017 Issue 916.qxd 07/05/98 14:50 Page 4 (1,1)

4 Letters/Editorial Friday 17th October 1997 n Editorial Letters

he first ever Student because of this, the SRC must be anyway, and can’t afford one). UCS myself why it is that every day then, Representative Council took given the flexibility it needs to Computing facilities need therefore becomes a ‘lifeline to I see all 3 labs being used by class- place last week, and the develop into an even stronger and sorting... T studies’ for many students, but par- es, leaving staggering 0 out of 106 ensuing arguments over its constitu- healthier forum for debate. In spite ticularly those from SOMS - it is PC’s available for the thousands of tional status have been necessary of the fact that the old General Dear Editor, unfortunate that the two labs are remaining students. What is more and healthy. The timing and struc- Meetings were always done by the I am sure that this complaint is not often both taken up for classes in annoying is when a class is using ture of the new meeting means that book, that was something they very coming from myself, but from at SOMS, and sometimes labs are just one computer, or no computers it does not fulfil some of the criteria rarely achieved. least half of the student in the even locked for unknown reasons - at all, and are therefore taking away demanded by the Union’s constitu- University, although I will talk from furthermore, PC’s are only available the potential use of up to 50 PC’s! tion. But the essential elements are This week’s Bare Facts the point of view of a SOMS stu- between 9am and 5pm, unlike in In UCS’s defence, I have been told there: it is the ‘sovereign’ policy- Entertainment Guide contains a gig dent as this is my department. other departments where night that these booking schedules are making body, where decisions can guide. It may look a little thin in its access is available. printed a week in advance - this is be amended or thrown out, where first week, but it will soon develop Many students have to rely on com- completely missing the point those involved in the running of the into a more thorough guide, com- puter-print work as part of their We need quality laser printing and though, which is that all 3 UCS labs Union can be questioned or criti- plete with telephone numbers for course requirement, and people computer station facilities at all should NEVER be all booked out at cised, and the whole thing takes venues. Anyone who wants their such as myself rely on my depart- times, and this is where UCS is fail- the same times as we are losing a place on the record and in public. newly formed band included should ment, but especially UCS for com- ing so disgracefully. Computers great and essential resource at a The spirit, if not the letter, of the send details to the Music Editor. puter research which is an essential must be available, especially during peak study time whenever this hap- Constitution is being followed, and part of many modules - currently the day between 9am and 6pm, for pens. I hope for the sake of all this is involving hours of work work, research and printing. Surrey students that action is taken scanning the internet in order to Nobody should have to come in immediately so that a policy is Student Tutoring complete an IT assignment, which after 6pm or at the weekends to do made, to make sure that this prob- Take the opportunities that make you stand out from the cannot be done at home (it should work on computers at UCS - many lem will not occur again. crowd...... be noted that many students, includ- students have other commitments ing myself don’t have a PC at home What is it? and activities at these times. I ask Richard Marco Perugi Students volunteer to help in local schools and colleges with any subject or activity that interests them. Computing facilities: UCS to ask for your assistance in Eating and drinking are NOT per- Opportunities to help include please hang on... dealing with this shortage of com- mitted in the computer labs or corri- Drama, Music, English, Maths, Science, Special puter time. dor AT ANY TIME. Why? Because Dear Editor, You have all seen large numbers of the keyboards are frequently dam- needs support students using the computers for aged by spills and crumbs! Also, it and many more...... Recently I have had several com- personal email and non academic is not pleasant to use a keyboard plaints (quite a lot really!) regarding WWW browsing during the day. sprayed with Cola and surrounded You will improve your skills and experience and most the lack of computers for you all. YOU MUST ALL limit the use of by cans and empty packets. Peer importantly will have fun! May I take this oportunity to com- email and browsing for personal pressure again can assist you all in You will receive training and all the support you need. All ment on the situation in Bare Facts. reasons to the evening or early maintaining the building and equip- One point, quite correctly made, is morning. This will free up the com- ment. So that UCS can extend the we ask of you is that you are enthusiastic, committed and that at times ALL the PC labs are that you can spare approximately 2 hours per week. puters for academic work (after all cover on the Service Desk into the booked for courses. Yes, this has that’s the rule!). Peer pressure evening, I am posting a vacancy For more information please contact Catherine indeed occured. The bookings were applied to limit this type of misuse with the Job Shop for students as on x 9920 or pop up to room 15, 5th floor Senate taken when it was believed that we rather than UCS have to apply any assistants in the Labs. Please feel would be in a position to commision restrictions is the way forward to free to email me direct (p.gar- House. another new PC lab (Lab 4). At this ease this situation. [email protected]) or call into the point, it would have been possible Many departments have made the Service Desk and ask for me for fur- to retain one lab free of bookings at course material available on the ther information on the above lab all times. This will be our goal in web. This has lead to the use of the situation (Job vacancies through the the future when Lab 4 is commis- machines as expensive copiers. Job Shop please!) sioned, which we are currently Please limit the wasted printout planning to be during the Christmas generated. It all takes up machine Phil Garbutt, UCS Service Desk vacation (God willing). In the pre- resource and wastes paper. Can I Manager sent situation, it is necessary for make two more points.

Pizzas get roasted.... like on the outside, but with the can’t the place be run by them? It management. Not only do you get would give supervisory experience the distinct impression that students to those who want it, and it would Dear Editor, in general are hated in that place, look great on any CV if you can say but the manager was distinctly rude that you had a hand in transforming After recieving the worst customer to one of my friends after the (excel- the shabby place we know into service I have ever encountered at lent) Cocktails& Karaoke evening. something at least semi-decent. our own wonderful pizza establish- My point is this: there always seems ment, I felt the need for a BIG to be some form of dissatisfaction If nothing does change, maybe the whinge. among the paying customers. I have current manager of Pizza+ could not met one person who sings the squeeze into his policies the idea of The problem lies not with the poor, praises of that place. Therefore, as treating customers with some demoralised staff who can only be we have a whole department of keen degree of respect. constantly wondering what life is and talented H&C students, why Simon Rose

Getting trolleyed should be ly) noticed two people instead of found it difficult to retain my bal- safer.... ignoring us, actively running ance, it was fortunate I did not fall towards us, this we found a bit out and cause myself serious dam- Dear Editor, strange until we noticed they were age, as it was I only cut my shin but security guards. Fair enough their it was still very painful. On Friday night, myself and a group job is to stop people like us, but I would like to know exactly what of friends took it into our minds to their method of doing so was whol- info. these people are given on safe- hold a trolley race (stupid I know, ly unacceptable, instead of asking ty as their action seemed more but it seemed like a good idea at the us to stop one of them stood in front prone to induce injury than prevent time). of the trolley, raised their foot and it. Anyway, while myself and another kicked the trolley in order to stop it. Alex Hopkins friend (we were winning incidental- As I was standing at the time and ED971017 Issue 916.qxd 07/05/98 14:50 Page 5 (1,1)

n Friday 17th October 1997 Features /Features 5 Letters (continued)

The big and the demand if you didn’t stock them? and enjoying eating as a social He replied “ “. Well that cer- activity. I also get a great deal of Silly beautiful... tainly cleared up that issue then. pleasure from scoffing a delicious Dear Editor, cream bun whilst watching old The fact is that there are frightening ‘Friends’ videos, but that’s not all I The situation - Having graduated changes afoot. In ancient civilisa- do! I trained as a dancer for 14 years from university this year I have just tions a woman’s size was directly until I was struck by arthritis and received my first pay cheque, related to her fertility and the bigger had to give up. I like to play foot- Hurrah! the better. Some of the greatest ball, I do tai chi and am a very works of art featuring woman show active person. The size I am now is spot My mission - Buy a pair of animal them as large and buxom and even probably how I’m always going to print trousers for my first proper in this century the greatest sex sym- be, diet or no diet, but am I sup- attendance of a Friday Night bol in the world, Marilyn Monroe, posed to just give in and let myself elcome Top-tip: Cheaper Out.(Previously there in the guise of was a size 16. go because nothing is ever going to back to The fool alternative to the Condom girl.) The result - change? earth, (name and address supplied) space travel: Being told to go to Evans, a “large” This may sound like a whinge but W space cadets, it was Hand over £15 to woman’s clothes outlet by the most the issues at stake are going to have I make jokes about my weight. I a long scary trip. the bar, and say obnoxious salesman in the world in an enormous bearing on the way our have often chanted ‘Who ate all the We encountered a strange species ‘outer space beckons my friend, tell a well known clothes shop with the society works in it’s attitude pies?’ to myself in the mirror and known as the ‘merry pranksters’ It me when it runs out.’ initials TS. towards women and men. It is the fact that I love my puddings is a was life Jim but not as we know it. Wed 22nd: A communiqué from I am 21 years old, with a 36DD bra socially unacceptable to be racist or standing joke in my family, but that To those transfixed by subliminal my attorney at Law: size and a 14 - 16 dress size. In my sexist and finally, after years of doesn’t mean I don’t have feelings. alien messages- In case you didn’t A hen is not always a hen, and the eyes and that of my friends I look struggle this has been absorbed into I did start crying in the changing notice our planet didn’t revolve same can be said for women, as pretty average, somewhere between our culture. However this has back- room in one shop, not because I felt around the football. your attorney found out the other Kate Moss and Jo Brand but with no lashed as far as sizist attitudes go. sorry for myself but because I felt so Security was helped by storm night : Although the chaps put on a particular leaning towards either. We are being force fed images of angry and humiliated. troupers- lots of little blue meanies bloody good show! Advising the However in the eyes of the fashion emaciated women and are being (andorians apparently) were public; liberatchi v’s the state 1988 industry I am a great big lard arse told that this is what beauty is. One thing that isn’t going to happen forcibly ejected. Leia and Evil Leia A president was set that if one is to who apparently doesn’t deserve to Supermodels are revered and raised is that I’m going to accept this treat- had a barney. Thanks to Luke and consume cheap doubles, drag nay wear fashionable clothes, perhaps I to new heights of fame for being ment or situation, my battle cry is to Dad for the reconstruction of the keks on the outside, are a must. should instead be eating cream able to wear clothes nicely. Well boycott the bigots and let them fight and the pervading smell of Incidentally the 22nd is DRAG cakes and planning the rest of my excuse me a minute but hasn’t that know that I’m not happy, it may not ozone. Shal-ala-lala-la-la lala la la disco! lonely days rather than go out. been a fairly basic requirement make a huge difference but it will la (sorry, carried away again.) Han Boys b girls, girls talk football since we figured out that standing make me feel a lot better! Solo was last seen passed out in the (except Beth + birds) or just wear I was told by the salesman that they erect was a good idea? corner after not shagging the preda- your underpants on the outside. didn’t have my size in a particular Rise up lard soldiers, we have noth- tor (she preferred C3PO) p.’s hand Watch out- free form pulling can be pair of trousers because they I love food. There are very few ing to lose but our lettuce! in the water gun to the house officer hazardous. weren’t in demand in a 16. I pointed things that give me more pleasure !? out to him that how were you sup- than a good meal, some nice wine Georgina Yates posed to know they weren’t in ED971017 Issue 916.qxd 07/05/98 14:50 Page 6 (1,1)

6 Music Friday 17th October 1997 n

FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE - Barbara ALBUM OF THE WEEK H (Atlantic) MAJOR FORCE - The Original Art Form (Mo’Wax) SINGLES Yet another slice of power pop from ALBUMS It is hard to put into perspective the brilliance that is this collection from the the excellent Fountains Of Wayne. Japanese label, Major Force. Having worked with hip hop luminaries such as SCARFO - Cosmonaut No. 7 Driving rhythm with vocals like Evan V/A - Attitude (RoadRunner) Kool DJ Red Alert, DJ Mark “the 45” King, and Public Enemy, it’s not surprising (Deceptive) Dando’s used to be. 8/10 R.W. This is the sort of CD that contains the “Oxygen is worthless... suffocating “Classics” of the future. Roadrunner that what you get here is a taste of breakbeat heaven. Forget the fact that the world seems to have gone breakbeat mad. Like Rakim once said: “This is how it nervous”, which is probably why TRAVIS - Happy (Independiente) have managed to put together an excel- should be done”. These guys have been doing it since day one, youknowhati’m- Jamie Hince decided to start breathing A catchy tune, but not the most origi- lent compilation catering for a wide sayin’. I can’t cite any one song as a favourite, not even a couple. The whole helium instead. Happily it culminates nal of lyrics. “I’m So Happy” is the variety of tastes. These range from the compilation is the bomb. Even the rapping though dodgy is quite entertaining. All in another burst of slightly basis of most of the song. The song fast harsh tones of Coal Chamber I can say to all those beat fiends out there is to get yourself a copy. 10/10 P.A. Placeboesque power-pop (although “When I’m Feeling Blue (Days Of the through Dog Eat Dog’s wonderful Scarfo came first.) Also cool for the Week)” is actually much better than ‘Isms’ to Type O Negative’s ‘My hard hitting of them all. A lot of the have been very hard to achieve, I don’t cover version of Elvis Costello’s ‘I the title track. 7/10 G.D. Girlfriend’s Girlfriend’. With other new stuff is trance which makes a see the point behind the project. On Want You’. 9/10 D.N. groups such as Fear Factory, Sepultura change to listening to hundreds of most of the tracks, all you get is the IMOGEN HEAP - Getting Scared and Machine Head included, this CD is drum/guitar/kettle samples that adorn effect of an early evening open air con- HURRICANE # 1 - Step Into My (Almo) definitely worth a second look. 8/10 the other tracks (‘Atom Bomb’ or cert (e.g. on ‘No Woman No Cry’). World - Perfecto Mixes (Creation) Alanis vocals, psychobabble new bitch E.C. ‘Amp’ to name Apparently, there are plans to involve This new mix is every bit as good as lyrics, Portishead production. Kate ROBBIE but a few). Not more producers from hip hop, experi- the original. sit in your room, play it Bush, Morcheeba, pianos. Lots of head WILLIAMS - Life one for chilling in mental dub and ambient in future pro- loud and enjoy the fact that it has both nodding. Bitter, brave, Bristolian, Thru A Lens your backyard (or jects but judging from this release, I’d the original and new mix on the same aggressive, discordant, laid back. Best (Chrysalis) something) but a suggest they leave Marley’s classics C.D. Brilliant. 9/10 G.D. served at 3am. Best track is an instru- For a drug addicted good album to alone. 6/10 P.A. mental. Deserves more success than man who spent a drive to. 7/10 F.F. SMASH MOUTH - Walkin On The it’ll get. Owes much to production. good few years of THE ORANGE PEELS - Square Sun (Interscope) 7/10 S.B. his life with four of ODDS - Nest (Minty Fresh) An excellent sixties throwback pop the pansiest and (Coalition) Their debut album sounds great. song with a funky feel offered by the RIALTO - Monday Morning 5.15 geekiest men in the The fourth album Comparisons can be drawn with Trash Californian beat combo. B sides are (East West) universe, this is pret- from these low- Can Sinatras and The Monkees. The rather more raunchy. 9/10 D.J. This song, all cinematic atmospherics, ty impressive, as profile Canadians four Californians manage to show abil- Motown drums, synth strings, words long as you know is the follow up to ity to write poignant and touching THE JAM - The Bitterest Pill (I about a girl who is up to no good, put what to expect. the excellent songs without being overtly sentimen- Ever Had To Swallow) (Polydor) it together and get a song which Robbie is not the ‘Good Weird tal. Good tunes to look out for are Listen to this single and you will sounds to the untrained ear like a good new Oasis, nor the Feeling’. It kicks ‘Don’t Mind The Rain’ and ‘Take Me understand why The Jam was one of Pulp song, but a Pulp song neverthe- new George off with its high Over’. The album is somewhat limited the best rock bands ever in British rock less and they points knocked off for Michael. He is the point track in expression at times but they over- history...damn good. 9/10 G.C. being unoriginal. 7/10 NW old Robbie, who gets ‘Someone Who’s come that by thrashing the music over out a bit more. And Cool’, which is their voices. With a little work and a SINGLE OF THE WEEK some of it is cool - ‘Let Me Entertain You’ is a fast paced utterly fantastic little luck they could become big. 5/10 arrogant rock track with funky jazz piano & trumpet, ‘Angels’ and would be the I.U. is a really quite gorgeous orchestral ballad, and ‘Clean’ is a standout on any groovy, plodding number about sorting your head out. Yes. album, it is just HONEYTUNNEL - Feature Me And so if you don’t expect genius it’s all really quite good, one of those great (Chameleon) except, that is, for some of the most appalling lyrics I’ve ever songs. However, The album is rigorously wild and heard, some of which I’ll leave you with: “Just because I ain’t the rest of the unsettled. That’s rare for someone who double barreled / Don’t mean I haven’t traveled well / Can’t album while not has vocals that are similar to those of you tell! / Oh no it’s quite appalling / Your conversation is as matching up to Chrissie Hynde and Sharleen Spiteri boring as hell, oh well!” Nice. 7/10 A.M. the first track is from Texas. Lou Palmer needs to be by no means taught how to sing in synergy with the poor, here is a collection of laid back band. There is ,however, one tune that FROSTED - Cold (RoadRunner) melodic pop music kinda like Crowded seems to stand out from the rest... After an all too brief Go-Go’s reunion, House used to make, but with a West- ‘Snowblind’, the only song that you Jane Wiedlin has put together a new Coast twang. 7/10 R.W. can lie back and listen to. The album band rather than returning as a solo goes from good, to average, to leaving artist. A lazy comparison for her new LEADFOOT - Bring It On a sour taste in my mouth. 5/10 I.U. band would be “a punkier Belly” as (RoadRunner) Jane has put together a collection of PRIMAL SCREAM - Burning Wheel (Creation) Former Corrosion Of Conformity men COOLIO - My Soul (Tommy Boy) songs that rip with guitars and Tanya Karl Agell and Phil Swisher return to The album starts of well, culminating ‘Burning Wheel’ one of the five best Primal Scream tracks ever, a must own Donelley’s voice does sound like Jane effortlessly brilliant song. Also thrown in on the e.p. is a full on Chemicals the fray with an album that is certainly Coolio’s typical style (and rigidity). Wiedlin. The songs have that Go-Go’s in the same musical ball park as their The tracks...(15 in total) seem less and Brothers remix and a beautiful original version of ‘Higher Than The Sun’. So stamp of catchy chorus and punky even if you own ‘Vanishing Point’ it’s still worth getting. 9/10 N.W. previous bandmates - heavy, seventies less inspiring as you play away. The rhythm. A definite grower, and Jane influenced southern edged hard rock, highlight of the whole album is ‘C U ETHER - She Could Fly (Parlophone) ROY DAVIS JUNIOR - Gabriel (XL) Wiedlin was always my favorite Go- with twin guitars that take a lead from When U Get There’, without this tune, Currently touring with Strangelove, Upbeat tunes. Pevin Everett con- Go. 8/10 R.W. Thin Lizzy and Lynyrd Skynyrd cutting the album would have collapsed. For offer another fast and marvelous musi- tributes greatly to the instrumental part through on every song. Maybe not as something I was looking forward to cal feast complete with helium pow- of these collection of tracks. “Live GARAGELAND - Welcome To mighty as COC now are, but well on review, I’m disappointed, thoroughly. ered vocals. Will be big... soon. 8/10 Garage Mix” is definitely the best of Garageland (Discordant) the way, bet they’ll be a blast live. 6/10 Too commercial, too typical. 4/10 I.U. D.J. this collection. 7/10 G.D Garageland after considerable home R.W. success in New Zealand take on the AMY GRANT - Behind The Eyes (A+M) PROPELLERHEADS / DAVID MORRISSEY - Roy’s Keen (Island) world and in the process probably BOB MARLEY - Dreams Of She manages to capture the seemingly ARNOLD - On Her Majesty’s Secret Whilst a good song, complete with won’t take any prisoners. They illus- Freedom (Island) lost middle ground between the Crow Service (Wall Of Sound) witty play on words title and a window trate a myriad of musical styles with This release from Island Records com- sisters and Belinda Carlisle...although I Obviously getting released because of cleaner, the musical style lacks real references to REM (particularly Fire prises of ambient translations of hasten to add that she is a white all the new James Bond film hype excitement. Morrissey’s voice always Away), Pixies and even a Beatles feel Marley’s works in dub. ‘Waiting In soul/gospel singer. Lets just say that that’s going around at the moment. The seems in control and at its best when to ‘Beelines to Heaven’, and compar- Vain’, ‘No Woman No Cry’, and the the album is full of delightful surprises. theme tune to ‘On Her Majesty’s with the line finishing in Morrissey isons can be made with both Weezer previously unreleased take of ‘So I no longer possess the will power to Secret Service’ gets the same treatment being set alight. ‘Roy’s Keen’ actually and the Manics. Garageland mix up Much Trouble In The World’ are some press the ‘stop’ button when her tunes as ‘Mission Impossible’ did last year makes more sense slotted into the rock (‘Fay Ray’) and slower tunes (the of the songs that are given the ambient come wading in on the speakers. For and this time, actually sounds good. album, ‘Maladjusted’ which has much pretty ‘Return to You’) with a total dis- treatment by producer Bill Laswell. the average music lover, I’d say “but 8/10 F.F. more to offer. 6/10 D.J. regard for overall quality control. The While this is a brave attempt and must it”. I would have. 5/10 I.U. big highlight is ‘Pop Cigar’ - beginning TINDERSTICKS - Rented Rooms SUKIA - Gary Super Macho (MoWax) as a soundcheck, grating guitars ride GREEN DAY - (This Way Up) Sukia are quite interesting to listen to. the rhythm smothered in a beautiful Nimrod (Reprise) Effervescent jazzy pop with a deep, The title song is fast and furious one distorted vocal accompanied by selec- Having taken a powerful voice behind it, at times I minute, trip hoppy the next and con- tions of wonderfully melodic heavy break from the could have sworn Nick Cave was on cludes with a nice jazzy break. Only guitars. ‘Classically Diseased’, howev- rock’n’roll world this single! Quite good. 8/10 G.C. one word for it - weird. The Dirty er, contending for the Tuition Fees following the bile Sanchez remix isa frenzied breakbeat award for bad ideas is incredibly bor- and angst of SOUL II SOUL - Pleasure Dome affair with a phat rolling bass line. ing. This isn’t fresh guitar music but ‘Insomniac’, (Island) Worth checking out. 6/10 P.A. Garageland sound familiar and wel- Green Day are I like this track for its easy going feel coming. 7/10 D.J. back with their and the relaxed atmosphere that sur- SPACE DJ’Z - Rate Of Change best album so far. rounds it. The introduction sounds a (NovaMute) FLUKE - Risotto (Virgin) Billy Joe little bit like someone playing the con- There are only a few words that can be A long time ago Fluke where happy Armstrong has tents of their kitchen cupboard but you said about ‘Rate Of Change’ and its making dance music with a trancey developed into a soon get used to this and might even fellow musical masterpieces... boring aftertaste. Then ‘Wipeout 1097’ hap- songwriter of think that it’s good. 8/10 G.T. repetitive Techno crap being the pened. It propelled them and the song, note, and that is politest. 2/10 E.C. ‘Atom Bomb’ into the spotlight. The more than evident album is a mixture of stuff they did on ‘Nimrod’. This weeks music bought to you by - before that time and some completely Paul Amani, Gabriel-Oliver Chamero, Emma Clarke, Gemma Decent, From snotty-in-your-face punk blasts like ‘Take Back’ and ‘Prosthetic Head’, the new efforts. The result, well a mixed unashamed Stray Cats strut of ‘Hitchin’ A Ride’ to the divine break-up ballad Frank Fraulo, Daniel Jones, Alastair Mooney, Denise Nicholson, Ikaraam Ullah, bag. Most of the songs here are good, Nick Walsh, Georgina Tarrant, Sarah Butcher, Rob Winder ‘Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)’. A great melodic punk rock album and that with ‘Mosh’ standing out as the most is certain. 8/10 R.W. ED971017 Issue 916.qxd 07/05/98 14:50 Page 7 (1,1)

n Friday 17th October 1997 Entertainments Guide 7

GIG GUIDE

It is always advisable to confirm with the venue before travelling. 21:30 Dangerfield PICK A, Groop Dogdrill, Odeon listings OF THE Redwood - London (for details and bookings phone 21:30 Red Dwarf WEEK Garage 01483 578017) 21:30 Shooting Stars Echo And The Bunnymen - SUNDAY - THURS- 22:40 Basic Instinct London Kilburn National Geneva, Mover - DAY London York Hall

17th 21:00 Friends My Best Friends Wedding (12)

Friday 22:00 Frasier Imogen Heep - 12:40, 15:20, 18:00, 20:40 18:00/23:35 TFI Friday London Camden Barfly Spawn (12) 12:55, 16:05, 20:50, 21:00 Air Force One (15) 13:55, 16:35, 20:10 Casualty Godfathers - London Garage 17:05, 19:40, 20:20 22:50 Match of the Day The Full Monty (15) 13:45, 16:10, Mover - London Camden 18:35, 21:00 Falcon 19:15 Blind Date Mrs Brown (PG) 15:00, 20:15 (NB 21:00 Blown Away no 15:00 show on Tuesday) Austin Powers (15) 13:00, 15:30, 21:30 Drop the Dead 18:00, 20:30 Conspiracy Theory (15) 12:10, Donkey 18th 17:25 Event Horizon (18) 18:40, 21:00 22:50 FILM: Body of (NB no showings Wednesday) Saturday Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion (12) 12:45 20:00 Full Circle with AT YOUR UNION Men in Black (PG) 15:40, 18:10, Michael Palin 20:40 21:05 FILM: Schindler’s Bean (PG) 12:15, 14:25 The Lost World Jurassic Park (PG) List The Jellies - Guildford Surrey 13:00, 15:55 University 21:15 Frankie and Anna Karenina (12) 13:15, 15:45, 16:15, 20:45 (Wednesday only) Johnny 19th 21:00 FILM: the Road to FRIDAY- SATUR- Sunday Wellville DAY My Best Friends Wedding (12) 23:45 Film 97 with Barry Earl Brutus - London Base Club 14:00, 16:35, 19:10, 21:45 Norman No Use For A Name - London Spawn (12) 13:10, 15:35, 16:00, garage 20:25, 22:50 22:00 Never Mind the Air Force One (15) 12:15, 15:15, Buzzcocks 18:20, 19:15, 21:30, 22:20 The Full Monty (15) 13:00, 15:30, 17:50, 20:15, 22:35 22:00 NYPD Blue Mrs Brown (PG) 15:30, 21:00 Austin Powers (15) 13:45, 16:15, 20th 21:00 The Sweeney 18:45, 21:15

Monday Conspiracy Theory (15) 12:30, 18:00 Event Horizon (18) 20:00, 22:30 20:00 Match of the Day - Bently Rhythm Ace - London Romy & Michele’s High School Live LA2 Reunion (12) 12:15 Finley Quaye, Cath Coffey - Men in Black (PG) 14:30, 17:00, 23:15 Seinfeld Portsmouth Pyramid Centre 19:30, 22:00 23:40 Larry Sanders Bean (PG) 12:15, 14:25, 16:35 Show The Lost World Jurassic Park (PG) 14:10, 17:00 Space Jam (U) 11:00 (Saturday 21st 20:30 Paul Merton in only) Galton and Simpson’s Liar, Liar (12) 11:10 (Saturday Tuesday Lunch in the Park only) Jungle 2 Jungle (PG) 11:30 (Saturday only) 22:20 Chalk Hurricane #1 - London Astoria Batman & Robin (PG) 11:15 Imogen Heep - London (Saturday only) 20:00 University Camden Monarch Warriors of Virtue (PG) 11:30 Challenge Jaguar - London Camden Barfly (Saturday only) 21:50 The Rugby Club Pooka - Reading Finley Quaye, Cath Coffey - 19:30 UEFA Football Live London LA2

22nd Space Monkeys - London 22:00 Prime Suspect Water Rats Wednesday 22:20 Clive Andersons All talk Bush, 3 Colours Red - London Brixton Academy 20:30 Top Gear Garageland - Reading Alleycat Anaconda Space Monkeys - Farnham 21:00 Theif Takers College of Art and Design Sweetie - London Camden HQ Sunday 5 pm & 8pm 19:50 European Cup 23rd Club Monday 8pm Lecture Winners Cup LIVE Theatre G Thursday ED971017 Issue 916.qxd 07/05/98 14:50 Page 8 (1,1)

8 Cinema and Arts Friday 17th October 1997 n The Sunday preview Who’s afraid of the big, bad THE JELLYS Snake . . . . ? Union House Sunday 19 October e will soon know which 5p.m. and 8p.m. on Sunday and of you are afraid of the Chris Coffey again at 8p.m. on Monday and as Wbig bad snake because then you can get a ticket by going to always will be shown in LTG. you will be the only people who do the postroom in the union filling out If you would like to help with the not go to see Anaconda this week- a ticket and placing it in the wooden showing of the films, choosing next end. The plot of the film concerns a box. Once you have done this all semester’s films or you would just group of documentary makers who you have to do is take yourself like to be involved in a friendly are terrorised by a giant anaconda along to the showing of your choice, society, then please come along to snake, which a slightly insane snake pay your two pounds and take your our meetings at 6p.m. on Tuesday in expert wants to capture. seat. The film will be showing at LTH and take part. So if you wish to test your nerve, Face (18)

hat happens when you hold their own, each having their thieve from the thieves? Bruce Chapman own strong traits. A real revelation They get very angry and is Damon Albarn, who proves that W past. So how do you like your pop music? then they thieve back. And when he can do more than sing and, if With great songs? With great harmonies? With great melodies? With you’re a “face”, a criminal known This British criminal heist is a mix- push came to shove, he could give spiky punky guitars? Well, if so then the Jellys are for you, and you can catch by the police, this becomes a very ture of Tarantino and Scorsese, up his day job. them playing in your Union on Sunday 19th October. demonstrating a sharp, emotional The Jellys are CJ, guitarist and singer inspired to put the band together sticky situation in which to be. Ray These performances combine with a after a conversation with his dogs, Jeff, bassist with the spirit of DeeDee Ramone (Robert Carlyle) is just such a face, and witty script. Despite the blatant story with a twist to create an emo- and Stiddy, a skinny guy but he hits the drums hard. but this doesn’t stop him putting violence, this is offset by the fact tional rollercoaster of a film. This is Currently unsigned, The Jellys are riding on the crest of a massive wave together a team with his mate Dave that the audience gets to see the enhanced by the clever use of one of of interest from many record companies following their select performances over (Ray Winstone) to pull off a job effect of each punch, blow or shot the best soundtracks of the year - a the summer, the great reaction to their recent In The City showcase following on the lives of the characters, some- their front cover article in Music Week, being featured in Steve Lamaq’s Melody which promises to net £2 million. mix of old (The Clash), new (Dub) Maker and Music Week A+R columns and from Gary Crowley raving about their When the haul falls seriously short thing which is rarely seen in today’s and brilliant (Gene, Longpigs). And demo on his new XFM show. This gig at the Union is the beginning of the tour to of the anticipated sum, someone in more violent films. what truly makes it are the choice support their limited edition debut single - The Jelly Belly EP, which is released the group steals the loot from the The performances are top notch quotes. “It’s the disease of the mod- on their own label and will only be available at the gigs and through mail order. others and things start to go pear from the word go. Carlyle yet again ern society, it is - cynicalism”. Well, So what do The Jellys sound like? They are soft centred with a hard proves that he is one of the most outer shell. Melodic uptempo and upbeat songs, polished punky-power-pop with a shaped. When members of the team when I say you must say this film, hint of the Byrds, none of that manic depressive stuff for these guys, a combina- start getting knocked off, Ray not exciting, young British actors, cynicism is not in my mind at all. tion of US punk and pop. only has to face his dodgy col- putting on an emotional and moving Brilliant - better than anything that So get on down to the Union this Sunday and enjoy yourselves... the leagues to find a killer, but also his performance. His fellow crims also came out all summer. 8/10 Jellys are destined for great things... see them NOW while you have the chance. competition time

SCARFO Saturday October 25th sees the latest in the continuing line of Splatch! shows at Guildford Civic Hall. The Splatch! events started in early 1995 as a showcase for locally GARAGELAND based bands, of whom Bennett and Redwood have gone onto greater things. Even though the events have always sold out the Splatch! nights were given a shot of adrenaline when signed Face it pal.. the van’s harder than you. bands were added to the bill. Splatch! nights, due to them being all-ages shows are usually wild and bands are shocked by the reception they get. The Splatch! night on 25 October features Scarfo, Garageland, Feline Hercules (U) and Twister. Scarfo have recently toured with Placebo and their ‘Luxury plane Crash’ album has received great reviews. Feline are loud and raucous and fronted by an angry ballsy woman. Garageland have recently received XFM playlisting ake a classic tale, animate it, Hercules is born the son of Zeus, Disney - all the right elements are for the current ‘Nude Star’ single and their album and live shows are getting good reviews. Twister are unadulterated indie pop. Between the bands the Loft DJs play write a couple of upbeat destined to be an immortal God. there. The cuteness of the cute ani- their mix of indie/alternative and indie dance records to keep the crowd on the up. Tsongs for the soundtrack, Hades, a brilliantly-James-Woods- mals has just just gone into the pre- Splatch! shows are all-ages events, so if you want to drink alcohol you introduce a gooily cute animal, mar- voiced Lord of the Underworld has mier league of ickyness - but you will need ID. ket the whole package and merchan- other ideas. In an attempt to take can’t help but melt when you see Remember this event will sell out, so don’t miss out. Tickets for dise it to death - Disney have done it over Mount Olympus, he renders Pegasus, the winged horse asleep Splatch! are £5 available from the Civic Hall Box Office and Heaven Sent Records. again! And just like The Lion King, Hercules mortal. However, not all next to Hercules. The animation is Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, of his godly powers are removed: he great and the songs are all there. I Win Tickets... Win Tickets... Win Tickets...Win Hercules is bound to succeed. This retains his incredible strength. He is can’t really fault the film. Just make We have five pairs of tickets for this Splatch night up for grabs. Just Answer the is story-telling at its best. Yes, the trained to become a hero so that he sure you go sufficiently late at night, question. Disney Magic oils the wheels, but can return to the lap of the Gods, else you’ll be surrounded by these are already in motion due to until he meets up with curvy Meg screaming brats and that will easily Which country are Garageland from? the fact that the story would hold and Hades again. The inevitable knock 2 points off the score. Send your answer, along with your name, Union card number, email address and you on its own, without all the glam love and war scenario follows. phone number to the Bare Facts office before Midday on Tuesday 21st Oct. surrounding it. You can easily call this classic ED971017 Issue 916.qxd 07/05/98 14:50 Page 9 (1,1)

n Friday 17th October 1997 Features 9

Dear Russ Cookery Corner I know what job I’d like to do, how do I go about finding the employers who might consider me? his week I’m going right Helen der, potato peeler, sharp knife, chop- Dear Derek back to basics with three ping board, frying pan, mixing BF Cook There are a number of ways to do this. First of all, many of Tquick, easy and cheap recipes bowl/measuring jug, fork, spatula. the bigger employers send us details about their graduate – omelettes, pancakes and Spanish Ingredients: two large potatoes, an omelette. All of these recipes can be Gradually add the milk and beat into onion, 3-4 eggs, 1 teaspoon water vacancies for next year. We record all of these in a Vacancy customised by adding your choice a smooth batter – this can take a few per egg, salt and pepper, pinch dried Bulletin which you can pick up in the Careers Service. You of fillings. minutes and a bit of hard work! herbs, oil for frying. can also access this information through the University Home Omelettes Heat the frying pan over a medium Page on the Internet. Just click on “Staff and Current heat, and add a little oil. Pour a little What you’ll need: Frying pan, mix- Peel the potatoes and cut into 1cm Student” and you will find it under “Campus Life”. ing bowl/measuring jug, fork, wide batter into the pan, and tilt the pan to cubes. Boil them for about 7 min- blade knife, fish slice. spread it evenly – you only need a utes, until tender, and drain. Chop Wherever they exist, we’ve included ‘hot links’ to employer Ingredients: 2-3 eggs, 1 teaspoon thin covering. Fry, shaking occa- the onion. Break the eggs into the websites so you can get further information if you’d like. By water per egg, salt and pepper sionally to stop it sticking – it will bowl or jug, add the water, salt, pep- the way, careers directories like Prospects 98 are another (except for sweet omelettes), oil for only take a few moments. Use the per and herbs and beat well with a good place to look. The “What Next” file for your degree wide blade knife to loosen the frying, a filling. fork. Heat the oil in the frying pan, has a section at the end which lists most of the best sources First prepare the filling of your edges. Toss the pancake or, if you’re add the onions and fry until soft. choice, then break the eggs into the not feeling as adventurous, flip it Add the potatoes and continue fry- of information. bowl or jugs, add the water, salt and with the knife. Fry for a few ing for a few minutes (the potato I must emphasise that most of the employers notifying us about pepper and beat well with a fork. moments more until golden brown. needs to be hot all the way through). their vacancies right now tend to be on the large side. It’s real- Heat the oil in the frying pan over a Slide it out onto a plate, add your Heat the grill and pour the egg mix- ly a bit too early to apply to smaller employers since they tend filling, then roll up or fold over to medium heat. Pour the egg mixture ture over the onion and potatoes. to work on a shorter time-scale. A mail-shot which included into the pan and carefully spread it serve. Carry on using the pan to Don’t stir, but shake the pan every out to the edges using the knife. The cook the rest of the pancakes, so often to stop it sticking. Cook for your CV and a covering letter around March or April next year aim is to cover the pan evenly with adding a little more oil after each a couple of minutes – the top will would probably receive a more positive response. You could the egg mixture. Cook for about one couple. This amount of batter still be runny. Place the frying pan also, by then, begin to use current vacancy lists such as the minute – the egg should be lightly should make 6-8 pancakes. under the grill for a minute until the Vacancy Bulletin which we produce in the Careers Service. Omelette and Pancake fillings cooked on the bottom and still a lit- top sets. Be careful when taking it If the list of employers you eventually arrive at is too long, it tle runny on the top. Use the knife to These are a few suggestions, feel out – the frying pan handle is prob- loosen the sides of the omelette. Put free to come up with more weird ably very hot - use a tea towel to be may be necessary to narrow down your choice through some the filling in the middle, then fold it and wonderful ones yourself. on the safe side. Slide the omelette further research. The brochures which many employers pro- over using the fish slice so you have Savoury (best for omelettes) – grat- onto a plate, cut into slices and duce are a good place to start and we have reference copies of a half-circle. Cook for a further ed cheese, chopped ham, mush- serve. For a bit of extra flavour, you most of these in the Careers Service. rooms, bacon, tomato. minute, then remove carefully with can add some chopped vegetables Finally, every year I see students who have failed to get job the fish slice and eat immediately. Sweet (best for pancakes) – jam, (peppers or sweetcorn are good) Pancakes lemon and sugar, chocolate spread, and/or some chopped cooked meat offers because they have only applied to employers who are What you’ll need: Frying pan, mix- ice cream, honey. just after the potatoes. “household names”. The competition for these is intense. By ing bowl, measuring jug, wide blade Spanish Omelette Until next week, all means include them in your list, but consider whether it knife, fork. I learnt this one from two Spanish This week’s recipe is dedicated to would also be in your interests to first research and then apply friends last year. It’s practically a Ingredients: 4 heaped tablespoons Fernando who, last year, ensured to a few which you’ve never heard of. They often have some plain flour, 1 egg, ½ pint milk, oil meal in itself and can be eaten hot or that nobody on Wandle Level 3 ever for frying. cold (it will keep in the fridge for a remembered the taste of his great jobs on offer for which they simply don’t get enough First prepare the filling, then put the day or so, and is perfect cut into omelettes as he served them with applicants. flour into the mixing bowl. Add the slices for lunch). wine and vodka. Russ Clark egg and mix together with the fork. What you’ll need: Saucepan, colan- SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (Week 7) Tuesday 21st October - The Stress Management workshop is full but will be repeated next semester. For those signed up, it is in TB11 at 6pm. Wednesday 22 October and Saturday 25 October - COURSE REP TRAINING - All course reps should attend one of the sessions. Thursday 23 October - Proctor and Gamble are having a training day for people interested in finding out more about a career in sales/marketing. It will be between 10am and 4pm at their HQ in Weybridge but dependent on numbers, there may be transport from the University. It will cover areas like consumer research, business planning, marketing, promotions and advertising. Upcoming events include Meeting Skills, Exam Techniques/Revision Skills and Teamwork. For more details on any of these, contact Rodney Bates in the Educational Liaison Centre, Senate House or on ext. 3177. Ding Dong

he Change Ringing Society Colin Hughes Monk, Heidi Mounsey, Doug had its’ first practice on Sinclair and Daniel Lock who are TSaturday 4th October at St. (Ringing Master) probably all now suitably embar- Nicolas Church, next to the ‘White rassed. House’ pub. We started at 10.30 more hours in the afternoon fol- The society meets Saturdays from a.m. and it began by showing the lowed by a demonstration by some 11 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. and any- new recruits the bells mounted in of the experienced ringers finshed body else who would like to come the top of the tower followed by the day off. and have a go will be very welcome. teaching them how to control a bell The new recruits all did exception- Just turn up or contact myself via e- properly. We had an extended lunch ally well, besides cracking two stays mail (cep1ch). The bells ringing out break in the ‘White House’ which (a part of a bell) and snapping a from the Cathedral may well disturb included a trip to the top of the third clean off, learning in that sin- many of you from your slumber on tower where you have a good view gle day what usually takes around Sunday mornings but there is great over the centre of Guildford, but not three months and they are well enjoyment to be had from ‘doing the if you’re afraid of heights! A couple placed to make rapid progress over waking’. the coming term. They are Hazel ED971017 Issue 916.qxd 07/05/98 14:50 Page 10 (1,1)

10 Notices and Personals Friday 17th October 1997 Personals Notices

n Could the margerine, bread and leave a contact in next week’s BF.. eaten a defenceless cucumber? Canoe Club White Water Trip To October at 6.30 pm in TB 21 carving knife thief from Uni Ct.57 n BUM SQUIRTING!! NUFFIN n H + C mum and dads => Great Wales: 18/19th October. £5 n Fee - How is your Cyber Broom LIKE IT!! night! and what a lovely red bra....! deposits required now!! Lawsoc AGM 23rd October at getting along? n Cecile sends her love to all those n To Stevie B, the new romance 6:30pm in Grant Mitchell Room n Final years - You GOTTA fight who know her. with Cath eh? Kept that one a bit Mountaineering EGM Wednesday (or be dragged?) for your right to n Evilene and Mad Coe - i can’t hush hush! BUT NOW WE 29th October at 2.30pm at Electronic and Amateur Radio PARTY! cope without you! Sazza KNOW!!! Campusport Climbing Wall AGM Tuesday 21st October at n First year girlies need a good n Happy B-day Rich - Is it time to n Wanted - Singer/lyricist/front 7.30pm in 9BB21 RAMmin’flaps! take rides in parks. person, bass player, Drummer, to Hong Kong Society AGM 31st n If your happy and you know it, n Has the fishy one moved to the join guitarist in forming band. October ‘97 6:00pm LTA Duke of Edinburgh Society AGM and you really want to show it, clap RS? Must want to be better than Suade, Monday 27th October at 7pm in your n Lolli, two in one day... very The Smiths, Stone Roses, Verve. Rifle Club AGM 30th October ‘97 LTE n It’s my party and I’ll cry if I impresive Contact Nick email ps71nw 17:00 Grant Mitchell Room want to. n oliver, te apetece una copa n J & R - the Avengers strike Economics Society meeting n I’ve heard that Compaq are danone?? n “I’ve got a wet splurt between Chess Club - we exist! Meet on Tuesday 30th October at 5pm in much better than Time-as they even n Paola, Congratulations. Please my legs” - to quote Mr G. Thursdays at 7pm in LTK, matches 4AO17 work get in touch re. jumper. Tams n Ecko - did the Teletubbies get against locals, contact Dan n Kelly & James - Are you that n Quote of the month, “Bouncing their Tubby toast this morning? (ee41de) or Pete (me41ps) Science Fiction and Anime scared of getting beat??? J & D is in my nature!” ...Antonia n John & Neil - When’s the next Society AGM Sunday 19th n Lovestick (House 8), have you n Rob Bridgehouse-congrats on cinema trip? love the mare chicks Judo Club meet 2pm every October at 2.30pm in LTA found a girlfriend/career yet? the course and luck at the week- n Attention Cucumber thief loose Wednesday at campusport centre, n “Next week we’ll be finding out end. in Cath Court everyone welcome from beginners Bare Facts Editorial Board if bats are really blind or are they n slagg off, criticize, pick on, rol- n Nigle the hodgehedg has a new to blackbelts Meetings 6pm every Monday in justtaking the piss out of me?” lock, missed you all, jump on home the Office in Union House n I LOVE YOU KERRY!!!!KS n Spain are gonna win the World n 10 more weeks to Christmas - Islamic Society AGM Tuesday n I feel so bad! My cousin is going Cup!!!! the panic begins October 21st at 7pm in Lecture MetSoc AGM 21AB20 1pm 12th to marry Bart Simpson’s friend!!! I n We’ll have less. n Alix = Did you enjoy your Theatre A. November ‘97 need a man now!!! ————>> n A ... Where is everybody?!!! incestuous night => start as you n Dave ... SHAVE IT !!!!! Baaaaaa!! ... C mean to go on.!!! Thai Society AGM Friday 24th Karate Club AGM Monday 27th n Foyzur Ullah...are you still n Double figures this weekend n M. Hope your room starts to October at 6pm in Lecture Theatre October 9:30pm Campusport Tap here?? luv SOBs Lolli defrost soon R. A Room n Fraggle is now oficially OLD n If you ever need anything, please n PD thanks for helping raise loads n Happy 22nd Richard, yer old don’t hesitate to ask someone else of cash during RAG week. Roy & International Tamil Society Photosoc AGM 28th October ‘97 bugger first Q. AGM Wednesday 22nd October at Grant Mitchell Room 6pm n hi to the Bloody Northerner from n Just when you thought the per- n Foggi, it felt like your were 6.30pm in LTA the bloody foreigner! sonals column was safe... singing to me last Tuesday. it was Sailing Club AGM Week8 n I love you with all my heart, n oscar - so did you find the mys- fantastic Love XXX. FOAS AGM Tuesday 28th Thursday 30th October 6pm TB1 chiquitilla... your chiquitillo tery woman then? n Lost one half cucumber of great October at 7pm in TB14 n I want to play george!!!!!!! n RIP - Northern Exposure personal value. reward: See OSCAR n John - Some people light in fine n The Burpham Burpers - who are Andrew in 5B Cath Court Unplugged AGM Tuesday 21st Come to Oscar Film Society meet- form. they? n Leith’s and Mosimann’s spice = October at 7pm in Helen Rose Bar ings. learn to project, pick nixt n Rob for Rep!! n Watch out lads, it’s a falling are you joining forces? Love from semester’s films! Everyone n Stevey Speedy! Not bad for your cow. your Bazette, Ax Green Society AGM Tuesday 21st Welcome! Tuesdays 6pm LTH first time!! Love T xxx n please step forward. n A.C. = A Cucumber (Andrew!) n Suz, wanna see my CD collec- n Room 9 - Spank me again, big n What no sabbs in costume? tion? boy. n To Corinna: I hear you got beat- n Tania - Still going to FNO this n sometimes. But Mesh are still en by Rob again. I hope he didn’t week? ... Wine at my place first?! the best!! bruise you this time. Cory n This week I ‘ave been mostly n Is it really RAG week? I hadn’t n Trout Boy?! eating freshers. noticed! n TYRONE SAMSONROY - n Peter, at last your dream came n Snow in October, soon it will be comment ca va mon petit canard ? true - you got creamed on campus getting violent again! n Um...sob’s and SOMs???????? n Superman - shame you didn’t get n GAnG - anyone fancy a friend? n I want to find my Bartman: if Lois Lane. you want a nice and caring girl n Cucumber watch - has anyone Crossword No. 53

Across milk (7) 12. remember 14. deceit 16. 1. A gripping appliance (5) 2. Liveliness (9) gunned 19. rehearse 21. muff 4. Instrument for injection (7) 3. Produce with type (5) 22. exotic 23. ignore 24. 8. Snow-shoe (3) 4. Injures with hot water (6) tusker 25. mallett 9. Too faint to be heard (9) 5. Diverge form the centre Down: 2. outface 3. tillage 4. 10. Modified (7) (7) moderator 6. alive 7. Bath 11. To ward off (5) 6. Part of pen (3) bun 8. endured 13. magne- 13. Delicate (6) 7. Choose (5) sium 14. darkest 15. cahoots 15. Pungent condiment (6) 12. Costly (9) 17. nominal 18. enforce 20. 18. Kind of bear (5) 14. A calamity (7) anise 19. Bridged (7) 16. Type of Indian (7) Compiled with great care and 21. Adequately qualified (9) 17. To climb (6) attention... mmmmmm..... 23. Something to write with 18. Strides (5) by Jeff Blackham (3) 20. Upper Room (5) 24. Sprinkled (7) 22. To spoil (3) 25. Spotless (5) Previous Solution Down Across: 1. tom-tom 5. marble A composition of eggs and 9. stolid 10. minted 11. gala ED971017 Issue 916.qxd 07/05/98 14:50 Page 11 (1,1)

n Friday 17th October 1997 Sports 11 INTERDEPARTMENTAL University SPORT

he twenty or so depart- the contact addresses. Take part in ments/schools/units are mixed volley ball, team squash, 5-a- Tready for “the off” from next side football (men’s & ladies), uni Monday 20th October. If you are hoc, indoor cricket, mixed netball, Sports Day interested in joining the light-heart- ballroom dance and evening soccer. ed lunch time programme of sports Most matches involve 10 - 15 min- and ballroom dance workshops and utes play each week and are FREE competitions, contact your depart- with a Campusport card or 50p et’s set the scene. You’re Dan Taylor convincingly. seated in the rolling Surrey In the other semi-final a last minute mental sports rep now. Most depart- ‘drop in’ fee. countryside. The sun is shin- penalty decision allowed the Afro ments have at least one rep for each PLEASE REMEMBER A L tournament favourites ‘Multiple ing and there is a pleasant breeze. Caribbean Society an equaliser to year and your departmental secre- CHANGE OF FOOTWEAR. Suddenly this serene atmosphere is Orgasms’ (made up of half the Uni take the game into extra time. In the tary should be able to inform you of broken by the noise of whistles First Team!) being far too cocky end fitness showed and ‘The blowing and teams competing in against ‘Special Technique’ and Foreigners’ ran out 4 - 2 winners. MIND & BODY FITNESS what transpired to be a day full of coming out with only a 0 - 0 draw, The Final was a dramatic affair with fun and excitement with just a hint which were to prove the only points the talented ‘Multiple Orgasms’ WORKSHOP of surprise. they dropped in the league stage. appearing far too cocky. This was Whilst the minimal but never-the- With Civ Eng not being able to shown when against the run of play Saturday 18th October at the Sports Centre 10.00 less talented entrants for the netball emulate the rugby players success ‘The Foreigners’ took the lead. and the rugby got under way, the and ‘Special Technique’ never find- When ‘Multiple Orgasms’ equalised - 4.00 p.m. ing that little bit extra against football become more serious and early in the second half it was resented by Dr Clive synergistic approaches for strength- ‘Multiple Orgasms’ again, it was closely contested. The netball was expected to open the floodgates but Messenger (PhD) & Chantal ening and recharging the mind. they who fell at the end of the quickly decided in a close final instead ‘The Foreigners’ scored a Cooke A ONE DAY WORK- Includes a special session on under- league stage. P between Bourne 4 and the Afro dramatic second and managed to SHOP designed to teach you the standing and dealing with stress. A So the semi finals pitted “Dream Caribbean Society, with the ACS hold off for a surprising victory. techniques for developing a healthi- complete, clear and informed Team Re-United” - a bunch of eventually coming out on top. Thanks to all those who took part er mind and body. Dietary and phys- approach to whole body fitness. rugby players trying to portray The rugby was a keener fought con- and to those who helped out before ical training principles, linked to test with the final being contested themselves as footballers - against and on the day. It was a great suc- between the Afro Caribbean Society the 1st teamers of ‘Multiple cess and the weather thankfully HEALTHY BODY + HEALTHY (again!) and a team cunningly con- Orgasms’ and the Afro Caribbean stayed dry. We hope to make this an taining a number of first team rugby Society ‘The Foreigners’. After half annual event and build it up into a players under the disguise of Civ time in the first semi with ‘Multiple really big event so those of you who MIND = HAPPY HEART Eng. In a one sided contest, Civ Eng Orgasms’ leading 6 - 1, there was came along - pass the word around came out on top showing some what can only be described as an for 1998! invasion by the entire 1st team he Five principles presented and offered to Surrey students for touches of what can only be for both the mind and body just £5. Numbers are limited so it is described as “champagne rugby”. rugby squad, trying to prevent any further embarrassment of the team. Tare: essential to book through the Sports The football started with the pre- ‘Multiple Orgasms’ went on to win DIET, STRENGTH, Centre reception. Please dress com- ENDURANCE, FLEXIBILITY, fortably as there will be practical MIND. sessions. This is the first course of its kind England Vs. Italy BALLROOM DANCING SOCIETY

nterested in learning the finer art interested in learning or would like - Riot Disaster of the Cha Cha, Jive or Waltz? to take part in competitions - please IWe are trying to resurrect the come to the University Hall on Ballroom Dance Society which just WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER a few years ago was one of the most AT 7.30 P.M. for a meeting and a popular clubs on campus. Anyone “come and try” Ballroom Dancing s we all know, England Olympic Committee believe that the John Dear who would like to help with the evening. played extremely well English would be better off if they committee, could teach, is simply Aagainst Italy last Saturday cause. Sports minister Tony Banks “just shut up”. Such comments real- and managed to qualify for playing went so far as to say that the police ly do not help when trying to answer in the next World Cup, and this in Rome were “clubbing people important questions as “how will EVENING AEROBICS IN THE should please all of us immensely. indiscriminately” and the FA asserts fans be compensated for unneces- However, the match could have that chaos at the stadium had been sary bullying?”, “when will English UNIVERSITY HALL been more of a success. caused by ‘poor organisation’. Even football fans lose their terrible repu- On the continent, the authorities still the Prime Minister wants an expla- tations?”, and “will the police and think the worst when it comes to the nation of the Italian Force’s heavy fans learn anything from the event?” reminder that all evening will revert to normal from Monday English Football Fans. The recent handed reaction to what were appar- The solutions to these problems classes (Mondays, 27th October. match between England and Italy ently minor upsets. must be found to prevent football AWednesdays & Thursdays) Thank you to the students serves to highlight this problem. The Italians, on the other hand, still from being spoilt further. will take place at 6.30 p.m. while Natasha and Laura who have There was much violence on the insist on not explaining their the Open University Examinations volunteered to move chairs with part of the police, and many English actions. The President of the Italian are taking place. The programme the Hall attendant. fans felt that this was without just ED971017 Issue 916.qxd 07/05/98 14:50 Page 12 (1,1)

12 Sports Friday 17th October 1997 n Dickie’s Cheesy Throwing Yourself Column Down a Hill on Two Planks of Wood

ver see yourself flying Eddie main slope and cooking on gas as it want to give it a go, pop down to the Eagle Style down the side were. No broken bones so far, but Campusport and sign up for one of Eof a mountain surrounded by with three consecutive rainy and the two four week courses they are picturesque alpine scenery? No - windy Mondays we were a little running. They start on Monday well neither had I until earlier this weathered to say the least. The 20th October and Monday 11th year. That was before me and a snow plough however was now as November and will cost you £15. Dickie’s ego boost number of other Surrey Students natural as falling off a log - or is it Taking place at Bishop Reindorp signed up at Campusport for a dry off a ski lift?!! Ski School on Larch Avenue, ere I am, writing live from top 4; even the Scottish managed to slope skiing course. The fourth and final lesson arrived Guildford they’re a great way to try Brussels on the morning qualify for the world cup. Fancy the Our first lesson arrived on a dull and but we were hooked, so we signed something new or brush up on old Hafter the night before. Welsh to ruin that! Ranked about drizzly Monday evening after a hard up for more. Now, 9 months later, techniques. If you can’t make it to Feeling like shit. I am here for a 80 in the world behind teams like day of lectures. We descended on I’m still making the weekly trip to one of these courses, you can wedding. Unfortunately, I missed Moldova! Even Portsmouth would Bishop Reindorp Ski School and the ski school for a lesson, even always arrange some lessons inde- most of the speeches due to the start as favorites against them. were greeted by our cheery instruc- though looking James in the eye has pendently by calling the ski school small matter of having to run to the On Wednesday, week 7, Silly Night tor, James Harrison. been a little difficult ever since my on 01483 504988. car to listen to the last 20 minutes of will present the Drag Disco. Either No-one in the group had much ski- skis took a fancy to a traffic cone One final piece of advice in case the football. I am sure that most of Cross dress or wear your ing experience, so we started with and sent me in the opposite direc- you do decide to take up this course you will have followed the game in panties/nickers etc... on the outside. the basics on the nursery slope. tion to my trousers! (er ? -ed) - if your ski instructor gives you a some way. But how many of you There are minibuses to take you into After scooting round on one ski for Watch out though, once you’re rose, smile sweetly and say thank could not really hear the radio prop- town afterwards (only for those still a quarter of an hour, we had the hooked, the only thing you’ll be you very much. You can never tell it erly making the commentary standing) but if you decide to walk, privilege of two skis. Very tentative doing is persuading your parents may lead to bigger and better things incomprehensible? One second please be quiet on the way to and though we were, we progressed half that spending your student loan on a - an all expenses paid ski holiday for Wright was hitting the post; the next back from the Club. way up the nursery slope and skiing holiday is a must and will example!! Vieri had just missed his header. Cazza and I are going to be starting rejoiced when we made it to the bot- improve your chances of that first All I heard was “And Wright must a results service in these pages. tom still standing. class degree they’re dreaming of. score...... and Vieri. OH, how did Local radio is also interested in By our third lesson we were on the If you’re interested in skiing and he miss that?” hearing them. Please will all clubs Out in Brussels afterwards, in an who play fixtures make sure that American bar, where the Welsh they give me the results- via e-mail football team turned afterwards ([email protected]) or my FUMING MAD after just having taken a hammering pigeonhole in the union. This is a at the hands of Belgium. The boys service for all you clubs, but we were serving people behing the bar need your help to do it. illions of people in this The only thing you can hear at 8am and singing Karoke: no real gossip, country have asthma, it is Lynnette Chapman on a Monday - Friday is the constant except that they were shit at doing a horrid illness that has drone of the A3 (even after an that as well. Since I have started M promote cycling and walking as slowly transformed into one of the expensive resurfacing programme writing this column, British sports- alternative forms of transport. most common chronic diseases in to minimise noise levels) , car after men have been incredible. Naseem The Road Traffic Reduction (UK the developed world. A common car after car, and it’s making us sick. with another easy win; Greg in the Targets) Bill would mean a 20% cut cause of asthma is from car fumes, in carbon dioxide by 2005 to help At the Fuming Mad Rally, a number in fact, the car and the fumes it pro- reduce climate change. Last of speakers from different political MOTOR CLUB duces are killing us all, slowly, August, Britain suffered the worst and environmental backgrounds painfully and sooner than we summertime smog of the year, called for an end to our reliance on expect. ozone levels exceeded government the motor car and for alternative Last month five thousand people health regulations at 84% of its air transport to be used more. REVS UP! from all over the country descended monitoring stations. A Friends of Hundreds of cyclists then proceeded on one of Britain’s busiest roads, the Earth report showed that the to cycle around Trafalgar Square as Trafalgar Square, to protest about part of one of the biggest and best alling all stu- The motor club government have time and time Duncan H cars, the fumes they produce, and again been ‘economical with the critical masses this country has ever dent AGM is at 6pm the amount of roads this country seen. motorists on Wednesday truth’, the air quality in this country C has. These people were ‘Fuming exceeds regulations on a regular It didn’t take long to show just one and motorsport fans, the university the 15th of October in the Grant Mad’, and they were here to let way in which the car can make us now has a motor club! The Mitchel room, so if you are remote- basis. Reducing traffic on our roads London know it. would be a first step in the right sick. A BMW driver lost his (obvi- University of Surrey Motor Club ly interested in cars be there! We The reason for this protest was to ous) cool and ploughed into the aims to cater for anyone who has an need to elect a committee and get direction to improve air quality. call for the present Labour The argument that we can solve back of a cyclist, causing criminal interest in cars and motorsport, with your views on what you’d like to Government to pass the proposed damage under the 1994 Criminal the objectives of promoting motor- do. From custom cars to caravan- traffic congestion by building more Road Traffic Reduction (UK roads is long out of date, new roads Justice Act. His manner and atti- sport and facilitating student motor- ning.... Banger racing to Formula Targets) Bill, which as promised in tude suggested that he was suffering ing. one. Come along, join up and tell us produce more traffic, so this is the Blair manifesto would require where the Road Traffic Reduction from ‘road rage’, a disease caused You don’t even need to have a car! what you want! the Government to cut traffic levels by the car and traffic, nothing else, We are planning all sorts of trips If you are interested, then either turn (UK Targets) Bill comes in. by 10% on 1990 levels by the year Many of us rely on the car. Without put that alongside the countless and social events including race up to the AGM or Email me on 2010. The bill calls for a decrease asthma sufferers, the many families days, a visit to the motor show and ee63dh it most of us would not have been in lorries on our roads and a corre- able to move to Guildford, but sure- whose lifestyles are ruined by road perhaps even factory visits and C-Ya there! sponding increase in the amount of and traffic accidents, its impact on curry evenings! We are also hoping ly it is clear to see that there are too freight that is transported by rail, as many cars on the roads of Britain. climate change and we are half way to approach some local companies it is quicker, cheaper and cleaner. to realising the scale of the problem. for club discounts on car parts, Just look at Guildford on a The Fuming Mad Rally also Saturday, traffic comes at you from insurance etc., so watch this demanded that public transport be space..... all directions, each one letting out boosted and that the government fumes from exhausts and engines.