Billy Bulletin

Newnham College June Event Music

If you are interested in playing at the Newnham June Event (Tuesday 19th June) come to auditions which will be held in Newnham bar on the weekend of the 28th/29th January from 2-8pm each day. Were interested in all varieties of music, and will be offering free tickets along with the possibility of payment. To book a place contact Laura Russell (ljr42@cam.ac.uk) with the name of your band/act, a brief description (music, genre etc.), the times you are available and any equipment to may need us to provide for the audition. If the dates/times arent convenient but youd still like the chance to play, email us anyway and well try and find an alternative.

Good News for a (Climate) Change"

Monday 30th of January @ 7:30pm: a workshop being hosted by activist, author and poet Danny Chivers. He's going to take a positive look at the latest climate science and explore how it's still possible to achieve climate justice. You need to register ahead of time- info@cambridgecarbonfootprint.org as spots are limited!

Fitzwilliam Lent Term Play

FitzTheatre returns once again to present the hilarious play, LONDON ASSURANCE by Dion Boucicault. The as-et unconfirmed performance dates are Monday 12th March and Tuesday 13th March at the end of week 8. Come along and audition on Sunday 22nd January at 10.30am in the Music Room (main building) or Monday 23rd January from 5-6pm and 7pm onwards in Old Library 1 (upstairs in the Main Building). There is no need to prepare anything beforehand, you will be provided with a passage to perform when you arrive. Just bring yourself, a smile and most importantly, your A-GAME!

Get Keen for Green Week!

Between Monday 6th February and Sunday 12th February there will be a vast range of activities, film showings and talks about current environmental issues. See the notice board for more details! Also, support sustainability by coming to the Fitzwilliam Vegetarian Formal on Wednesday 8th. Book and reduce your carbon footprint!

Eliots 100
Eliots 100 is bored of paying for your creativity. We want you to send us images, stories and thoughts for us to print. Send submissions to weareeliots100@gmail.com by 1st February. http://www.eliots100.co.uk

Emmanuel June Event

Emmanuel June event is recruiting musicians and DJs!! On Sunday 5th February auditions for the event will be taking place from 1.30 to 5.30pm in the Queens Building lecture theatre at Emmanuel. All bands, DJs and solo musicians are needed to make the event a roaring success. If you are interested email mg624@cam.ac.uk with a brief description of the act.

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Student volunteer taster day

3 march, 10am-6pm, Anglesey Abbey and Wicken Fen. Lunch, a BBQ tea and free transport from Cambridge are provided. Expect a fun and eyeopening day offering an insight into the work of the National Trust, with details of roles and projects you can get involved in. This is an exclusive opportunity for Cambridge students to experience a variety of practical activities to help you understand what is involved when volunteering with the Trust. Highlights will include practical conservation work making new bird boxes for Anglesey Abbeys wildlife discovery area, developing and trialling family activities, finding out about how you can get involved in education and events work and hands-on experience helping bring our places to life in a costume and cocktails session in the Abbey. Half of the day will be spent at Anglesey Abbey and half the day at Wicken Fen. Escape the bubble and have a bit of fun along with way! Check out our Facebook page for further details of times and meeting places and email alexandra.steeland@nationaltrust.org.uk to sign up- REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL.
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Upcoming events at the Union

Thursday 19th January- Debate: This House Believes the Conservatives Have Been Unfairly Demonised. 7pm Friday 20th January, 9pm. Jazz and cocktails evening, Non members welcome so bring your friends! Saturday 21st January- yoga at 10:30am, zumba at 7:15pm Monday 23rd January- Pub quiz at 8pm. Tuesday 24th January- Dame Athene Donald, 7:30pm. Wednesday 5th January- Speaker Jon Culshaw, 7:30pm. Cocktail workshop at 7:30pm. Friday 27th January- Cambridge Charity Awareness Fair.

Got swagger?
The CUCDW annual dance show is coming to the ADC for one week only. Showcasing the best of Cambridge Dance, SWAGGER presents everything from Hip-hop to contemporary, Kathak to Salsa, Belly-dance to RocknRoll and everything in between! SWAGGER runs from 24th-28th January at the ADC theatre. Tickets are 68, purchase onlinehttp://www.adctheatre.com/shows/diary or at the box office.

Cambridge Hub Lecture: National Trust Community and Conservation

Wednesday 15th February, 7.30pm, Latimer Room Clare College. A joint talk given by Janet Jephcott, community gardener at Anglesey Abbey, and Lois Baker, community officer at Wicken Fen. The talk will also be an opportunity to find out more about your local National Trust and how you can get involved.

The Challenges of Development in Fragile States: Experiences from Haiti talk

The GSEF. CUiD and the Faculty of Education Research Students Association, is hosting a talk to be given by His Excellency Mr Claude Boucher (Deputy High Commissioner of Canada to the UK/former Ambassador of Canada to Haiti) on MONDAY 30TH JANUARY. The talk is free and will be held at Seminar Room GS4, Faculty of Education from 6-7pm. There will be a limited amount of wine and non-alcoholic refreshment after the talk. Email chairman@gseforum.org to RSVP. www.gseforum.org.

Volunteers needed for Part II Psychology Research Project

Before Christmas an email was sent around asking if people would volunteer to do a computer based memory task. We still need more people so if you havent done it before please help out a desperate part II student in need of results! The task will take around 30 mins to complete. Testing is being held from Thursday 19th- Monday 23rd. Please fill out the doodle form with your Cambridge email address with the time slot you would like and email Christopher (co298). http://www.doodle.com/tm38a3txsrrc9xp8.

2012 McKinsey Innovate Cambridge Launch

In collaboration with Cambridge University Entrepreneurs (CUE), McKinsey & Co. is launching the 2012 McKinsey Innovative: realize your social enterprise business plan competition. This is a national competition for students at UK universities that aims to promote creative and entrepreneurial spirit by supporting a student team to launch a business that benefits society. The winning team will receive seed funding and support from McKinsey consultants to transform their idea into a real social enterprise. Last years winners, Fertilait, now have a global patent for converting dairy waste into organic fertiliser: check out their entry video as a taster to the competition: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150177805664961. The campus launch will be on 31st January, 6:30pm onwards in Lecture Room 4, Department of Engineering. More info and registration can be found at http://2012mckinseyinnovate.eventbrite.com. Info and the application portal is now available at http://innovate2012.mckinsey.com. First round applications close on 29th February.

Free trip to China!

Heres an opportunity for a fully funded placement (including flights, accommodation and meals) in Beijing this summer! Organized by the Cambridge Universoty Chinese Cultural Society (CUCCS), from 10th July to 20th August 2012 (including 32 teaching days and 8 nonteaching days) at Beiking Camford Royal School. Join us at the info evening at 7.30pm on Thursday 21st January 2012, Green Room, Gonville and Caius college. www.facebook.com/events/361956410484472. You dont need any teaching qualifications or knowledge of Mandarin to volunteer. To apply, fill in an application form at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey =dDkyZ3U4YUgyRC11N0FF4OWd3YjUxQVE6MQ. Send a copy of your CV to cuccs.summer program@gmail.com by midnight Sunday 19th Februart 2012. If you have any questions or would like more info, contact Chongshan Li on cl459@cam.ac.uk.

Volunteer with HELP

Volunteer with HELP (Helambu Education and Livelihood Project) this summer! No previous teaching experience needed, no paying gap-year companies- HELP is a small-scale, grassroots Nepali-run charity so admin costs are minimal and you can plan your own individual project. The Teach and trek scheme offers and organizes optional discounted treks through the Himalayas after your teaching placement. Come to our presentation evening on Monday 30th January, 7.30pm, Old Library, Emmanuel College, visit www.helpnepal.co.uk or email pk360@cam.ac.uk for more info.

Olly needs help!

Olly Rees is looking for someone to help him with 23 projects this term. Previously he has organised Anonymous Pigeon, Library Whispers and Beginning, Middle, End. For more, go to http://oliverrees.co.uk. This opportunity will allow you to learn skills such as web design, video editing and filming, screen printing and embossing. Themes for these projects include filming stars/planets through an 18th century telescope and telling peoples futures. Email or244@cam.ac.uk.