Just wanted to say congratulations to all the models and particularly Will Hemming that works for Kukri and in our very own Kukri store on campus. The show was really well set up and proved just how far Kukri have come in the last few years, and that the quality of the kit they are now producing really is top of the range. The University of Birmingham is regularly commented on as being the best dressed University for Sport.......long may it continue
I am now off to help lend a hand in looking at the AU Budgets for next year, hope all is well!!!
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Sport Summit
So guys as promised, an overview of the sport summit. Obviously this is an issue quite close to my heart and something I have been working towards for a long time. The senior University staff that attended this summit were all very positive about sport, the need to support it and invest in it. What I hadnt realised, but something we need to think about is a more joined up approach to sport, meaning we involve the academic side of the University a lot more. We have the best sport ex department in the country and the 2nd best psychology department, we would be stupid not to use their expertise when thinking about what we must invest in......
From the meeting, there is no guarantee of new sport facilities yet, bit if we were to invest, a phased approach looks most likely....meaning it will be done in stages, not all in one go due to the capital demand!!!
I will not go into great detail now, but please email me if you are interested in what I have said and would like to chat. As I said, this issue of investing in Sport is very important to me, and any willing supporters of the cause are most appreciated!!
From the meeting, there is no guarantee of new sport facilities yet, bit if we were to invest, a phased approach looks most likely....meaning it will be done in stages, not all in one go due to the capital demand!!!
I will not go into great detail now, but please email me if you are interested in what I have said and would like to chat. As I said, this issue of investing in Sport is very important to me, and any willing supporters of the cause are most appreciated!!
Monday, 9 March 2009
GC Report
Recent Activities
Guild Council, I write this report in the believe that I am about to experience the maddest week on campus; and with Guild council a week further on, congratulations to all those elected. In the past couple of weeks I have been busy. The student sports forum has again taken place, we had some fantastic discussion, particularly around the sport summit, and the role sport plays in giving students the best possible University experience. Incidentally, the summit takes place a couple of hour’s after I write this report, so to keep you all informed I will blog about it.
The freight train that is the AU Dinner continues to role, but I can now confirm that as off the first week back from Easter, sporting or recreational sport societies within the Guild can now be part of the AU Dinner and purchase tickets. Please get in touch with me if you are interested.
The BUCs Championships are taking place this week, and we have many teams in final’s, to name a few: Women’s Hockey, Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s Volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee. We also have a number of teams still to play their semi-final fixtures, so our performance in sport looks good at the moment.
I also attended the Work-Life Balance awards last week and I am pleased to say the Guild of Students was once again a finalist, and so we have now achieved that for 2 years running which is fantastic. I have also attended two AU management Team meetings, and been part of both the finance and election committee’s. I am now off GOATING, so I hope I see you all out and about!!!
Guild Council, I write this report in the believe that I am about to experience the maddest week on campus; and with Guild council a week further on, congratulations to all those elected. In the past couple of weeks I have been busy. The student sports forum has again taken place, we had some fantastic discussion, particularly around the sport summit, and the role sport plays in giving students the best possible University experience. Incidentally, the summit takes place a couple of hour’s after I write this report, so to keep you all informed I will blog about it.
The freight train that is the AU Dinner continues to role, but I can now confirm that as off the first week back from Easter, sporting or recreational sport societies within the Guild can now be part of the AU Dinner and purchase tickets. Please get in touch with me if you are interested.
The BUCs Championships are taking place this week, and we have many teams in final’s, to name a few: Women’s Hockey, Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s Volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee. We also have a number of teams still to play their semi-final fixtures, so our performance in sport looks good at the moment.
I also attended the Work-Life Balance awards last week and I am pleased to say the Guild of Students was once again a finalist, and so we have now achieved that for 2 years running which is fantastic. I have also attended two AU management Team meetings, and been part of both the finance and election committee’s. I am now off GOATING, so I hope I see you all out and about!!!
Thursday, 19 February 2009
UPDATE
Currently I have a couple of main projects that I am working on. The main one being the AU Dinner and as we get closer and closer to the Dinner I imagine it will consume more and more of my time. But currently I feel we are well under way and planning is progressing nicely.
I have also sorted out a weekend for the RAs to continue their team bonding and work ethic by taking them to Lake Coniston and the Raymond Priestly Centre. That happens on the 6th March
And lastly, obv the sport summit is on the horizon and so preperation for that is taking place with lots of reading up to do before the meeting
Hope everyone is well, please pop by too see me anytime with questions!!
I have also sorted out a weekend for the RAs to continue their team bonding and work ethic by taking them to Lake Coniston and the Raymond Priestly Centre. That happens on the 6th March
And lastly, obv the sport summit is on the horizon and so preperation for that is taking place with lots of reading up to do before the meeting
Hope everyone is well, please pop by too see me anytime with questions!!
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
HEALTHY LIVING WEEK
Healthy Lifestyles Week
Monday 26th January – Friday 31st January 2009
Have your overindulged yourself over the Christmas break? Is it taking you a while to get back into the swing of things?...
Then come and get involved in our Healthy Lifestyles week…
Schedule of events:
Monday – The Fruit and Vegetable market is coming to Mermaid Square!
Tuesday – Health Trainers – encouraging you to live healthier and happier lifestyles… want to lose weight? Eat healthier? Be more active? Stop smoking? Reduce your alcohol intake? Or just feel better about yourself?
Come along to Mermaid Square/Spar area and book up to 6 free sessions with your own Health Trainer.
Wednesday – FUN RUN from University Campus (Start at Munrow Centre) via The Vale. Come and join in for free. In association with the British Heart Foundation, do your part and make a donation. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes on offer too!!
Thursday – free exercise classes here at the Guild. Fancy a spot of afternoon aerobics or general keep-fit? To come along to the class on Thursday afternoon between 2:00pm and 3:00pm, please sign up by emailing vps@guild.bham.ac.uk
Friday – Wii Challenge – Do you fancy yourself as Wii Sports Master? Come and show us your skills and bag yourself a prize in our Wii Challenge. In Joe’s Bar from 11:00am till 3:00pm.
Monday 26th January – Friday 31st January 2009
Have your overindulged yourself over the Christmas break? Is it taking you a while to get back into the swing of things?...
Then come and get involved in our Healthy Lifestyles week…
Schedule of events:
Monday – The Fruit and Vegetable market is coming to Mermaid Square!
Tuesday – Health Trainers – encouraging you to live healthier and happier lifestyles… want to lose weight? Eat healthier? Be more active? Stop smoking? Reduce your alcohol intake? Or just feel better about yourself?
Come along to Mermaid Square/Spar area and book up to 6 free sessions with your own Health Trainer.
Wednesday – FUN RUN from University Campus (Start at Munrow Centre) via The Vale. Come and join in for free. In association with the British Heart Foundation, do your part and make a donation. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes on offer too!!
Thursday – free exercise classes here at the Guild. Fancy a spot of afternoon aerobics or general keep-fit? To come along to the class on Thursday afternoon between 2:00pm and 3:00pm, please sign up by emailing vps@guild.bham.ac.uk
Friday – Wii Challenge – Do you fancy yourself as Wii Sports Master? Come and show us your skills and bag yourself a prize in our Wii Challenge. In Joe’s Bar from 11:00am till 3:00pm.
Monday, 5 January 2009
RA Training
Firstly I would like to say Happy New year to one and all. Just a quick post to say I hope all the new RA's enjoyed the training just before Christmas. I think everyone enjoyed themselves, there was some fantastic team bonding and I hope everyone got a lot out of it....
A quick message to all the sports officers. The presentations have been sent out to you, if you have not recieved them please let me know via email, vps@guild.bham.ac.uk; or contact Rachel Shepherd in the AU who can also help you with any questions you may have over the coming year, especially to do with intraleague.
I hope everyone is healthy and refreshed for the second term, and don't forget your New Years Resolution......
A quick message to all the sports officers. The presentations have been sent out to you, if you have not recieved them please let me know via email, vps@guild.bham.ac.uk; or contact Rachel Shepherd in the AU who can also help you with any questions you may have over the coming year, especially to do with intraleague.
I hope everyone is healthy and refreshed for the second term, and don't forget your New Years Resolution......
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Current Work
Thank you to all those that attended the SSF. It was better attended than the first with some really positive outcomes. I would also like to reiterate a point that I have in my possesion a large amount of Reebok tracksuits that are up for sale at a incredible price of £2 each. If anyone is interested, please get in touch. All the money raised goes towards the AU dinner.
Other current work at the moment revolves around the Guild sports clubs and trying to support them in as many ways possible as often they do not have the same financial clout as the AU clubs. The work is not to find more cash, but to support in otherways like helping with sponsorship, websites etc......
Work and planning is also progressing with the AU Dinner, and hoping to have tickets on sale early January.
The last sports night of the year is also this Wednesday 10th, Xmas theme!!
And lastly, with the impending RA training this weekend, I am preparing presentations and work for the new sports officers to learn from, so that hopefully they are ready for their year in office.........
Merry Christmas everyone, and Happy New Year!!
Other current work at the moment revolves around the Guild sports clubs and trying to support them in as many ways possible as often they do not have the same financial clout as the AU clubs. The work is not to find more cash, but to support in otherways like helping with sponsorship, websites etc......
Work and planning is also progressing with the AU Dinner, and hoping to have tickets on sale early January.
The last sports night of the year is also this Wednesday 10th, Xmas theme!!
And lastly, with the impending RA training this weekend, I am preparing presentations and work for the new sports officers to learn from, so that hopefully they are ready for their year in office.........
Merry Christmas everyone, and Happy New Year!!
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