News
Ceilidh!
Dear Cowering Massess,
I was reminded the other day that there is a ceilidh occurring at the union this Sunday evening (at least, I'm pretty sure it's this Sunday evening). I realise that this is of course a social, and I am not the social sec, but I feel very enthusiastic on the subject of ceilidhs, barn dances and folk music in general, so I asked those revered organisers of our social calendar whether I could send this email and they very kindly agreed.
For those of you who, in Michael Jackson's words 'are ignorant', a ceilidh is the most wonderful way to spend an evening. It is essentially a very exuberant dance to folk music from around the UK and, get this, they tell you what to do! If like me, when left to your own devices on the dancefloor you tend to oscillate (depending on level of inebriation) between the embarrassed Englishman bop and the wild and dangerous 'flail', with no happy medium, this is indeed a blessing. Of course, if you wish to do your own thing (and there will be bars open) I feel sure that no-one will oppose you, at least, not if your 'flail' is as extreme as mine can be.
So come along! It can be a cheap night, as there is no real reason to drink (I'm going to because I like to. A lot.) and it's a great opportunity to get to know some traditional dances and have MASSES of fun. If you are dubious because you feel it will be twee and reserved, and would rather rub yourself against odious strangers to grind, you could not be more wrong. A ceilidh can be a deeply sexual experience. I may even wear chapless trousers to display what will by then be my freshly tattooed backside!
Robb Dunphy
P.S. Ceilidhs get very warm!
Elections
Evening All.
The Canoe and Canoe Polo club elections will be held from 1900hrs on the evening of Thursday week 10 (12th of March), in Robins Well, Leamington. Dress is 'Smart', interperate that however you like, but it would be nice to see some frocks and ties. We'll be having food in the form of burgers and chips. You can either have Beef, Chicken or Veg. You also get a pint (soft drinks included) with that for the sum total of £3.50! Please reply to this thread, notifying me which burger option you would like, BEFORE 1200hrs on Tuesday Wk10 (10th) as I have to let the Well know numbers in advance.
If you are planning on running for a positon you need to have some sort of entertainment prepare for us in the form of a song of poem, detailing you suitability for the role. If you haven't decided if/what you want to run for, have a chat with an Exec member. You could become a fundemental influence in the growth and direction of what is already a damn fine club.
If you are travelling from campus meet at the bus stop at 1830. There will be people there from the club who know the way to the Well.
See you soon.
Your soon to be ex Social sex.
POLO Related stuff
Rashies will be arriving imminently.
I am yet to receive money from Blackmore, Greg, Jon and Dom. No money no vest.
Referee's Course - will be run pre-BUSA. If you are interested  please let me know. This will cost no more than £12.50 but may be subsidised/ paid for by Warwick sport. It would be good if a female fresher did it as Rachel is not here next year (I'm looking at you Amba and Jen) (No really...look out your window!)
Boat Fixing -  Over Easter we are hoping to have a room in which to fix boats one weekend. If you are interested please post here with when you can make  and what, if any, experience you have.
Your loving Secretary
PGL
Brum bashing anyone?
Birmingham have offered us the chance of a training session followed by night out in brum next wednesday 4th of march. There is space for 8 players at the training session (birmingham have a smaller pool and so can only field 4 a side!), and then as many who fancy a night out in brum. I have been told that places to kip down can be found with birmingham and they will sort all of that. If people are interested post below, particularly any drivers that fancy it.
PUB GOLF
Ok you ugly lot, this is the one you've all been waiting for, and it's going to be absolute carnage!
Well be meeting in the Grad at 190hrs on friday of this week where the first of nine holes will be played. We'll be finishing up in the Grad aswell, so do not fear about getting lost trying to find your way home at the end of the procedings.
The Dress code for the night will be as follows:
First years dress as petty criminals, i.e. pick pockets (Victorian style), ASBO's etc.
Second years dress as more hard core criminals, i.e. drug dealers, bank robbers and the like.
Third and Forth years dress as Mafia bosses and Gang lords.
Anyone on a post graduate course or who has graduated, must dress as a Dictator or someone of that stature.
See you in the Grad on friday if not before.
Your criminally sexy social secs
Nigela and Baldylocks
NSR New dates
Hi everyone
Hope you've all recovered from another brilliant score.
As many of you have seen the dates for NSR have been moved due to the course not being finished and will now be 27-29th March.
So we will re-open sign up for NSR NOW!!
If you want to go please sign up, if you are already signed up and want to pull out please email me or post on the website.
Einstein
Warwick Tournament
The time has come ladies and gentlemen for the warwick spring tournament. The tournament is held at the sports centre on March 1st from 11 in the morning. Signups will be open this afternoon, please remember that we have limited space, so not everyone will get to play, apologies.
SCORE WEEK 7 COMMANDO CHARITY WAXING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes you read that right.
This may go down in history for its sheer brilliance.
When: Wednesday Week 7, 18th Feb SCORE! Now in Tempo, Happy Hour 6-7pm.
What: Commando Themed Dress (As in army, not "going commando" for those in any doubt). Cud
EXTRA: At SCORE we'll be "fairly electing" a "winner" from the Canoe Exec (not Polo) to get waxed for Right To Play.
You couldn't ask for more awesomeness, but as always you don't have to drink to have fun.
We'll see you there,
NigNog and Blackers.
Exec Positions
Hello everybody!
Winter Surf trip (wk7)
Afternoon all.
On the weekend of week 7 (20th-22nd Feb) we will be travelling down to Cider country to stay at my house and do some surfing! This will be a really chilled weekend with very little structure needed, and cheap because we don't have to pay for accomodation! If there is lots of rain in the late part of week 7 we may decide to run some rivers instead, but this will be subject to who signs up, and what we all want to do.
I know there are lots of trips on at the moment, and you maybe thinking, can I affoard the time/money? My advice is, next term there will be far fewer trips planned, do work then! Plus as I have already said, it will be a resonably cheap weekend and and a shed load of fun. We'll probably visit the pub on one of the nights and share stories with the locals, always lots of fun. Get your inappropriate jokes ready!
We'll be fed by Mrs Blackmore on one of the nights so, if you are coming, reply to the news thread with any dietry requirements/inadequacies so that we can plan accordingly. The farm is under 2ft of snow at the moment with drifts of upto 4ft! My brother tells me it could still be there in two weeks, so maybe some opportunity for some proper snow boating.
Sign-up will go up at 1400hrs today. As with all trips, who goes will be at the discression of the exec, but the earlier you get in there and sign up, the more likely you are to get a place.
Don't miss out.
Baron