by megiana

The Secret Policeman’s Ball

December 28, 2010 in events by megiana

The Secret Policeman's Ball

GU AMNESTY'S EVENT OF THE YEAR!


The Secret Policeman’s Ball on The Skinny

For the third year running, the Glasgow University Amnesty International group is holding their very own Secret Policeman’s Ball, the long-running benefit show regularly held for human rights. The prestigious AIUK show has hosted such acts as Peter Cook, Monty Python and the Mighty Boosh alongside many impressive others.

The work that Amnesty International does is vital in the fight against human rights abuses all over the world. In celebration of the 62nd anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the university group is hosting a night of comedy, laughter and high-jinks, with events in previous years winning numerous awards.

Saturday 22nd of January will see the Queen Margaret Union host such well-known Scottish names as 2009 Scottish Comedian of the Year Finalist Chris Henry, our double Bafta Award winning compere, Billy Kirkwood and our television and radio presenting head-liner, Des Clarke.

Doors open at 7.30pm on 22nd January at the Queen Margaret Union, University Gardens. Tickets are ร‚ยฃ5 and are available from the QMU box office, as well as online via www.guamnesty.org.uk.

by megiana

Last Meeting Tonight + Troy Day This Friday

December 7, 2010 in information, news by megiana

Hello everyone,

I hope everyone is keeping steady and warm during this freezingness. Tonight is our last meeting of the semester so if anyone fancies a study break and partaking in a wee quiz and some making of greetings cards then skate down at 5pm, QMU, as usual.

Friday 10th December: Troy Day, 11.30am, Queen Street Station.
Fingers crossed we can get across to Edinburgh on Friday for the Troy Davis demonstration. All information at this link:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133468266710149

Anyone who is coming please let me know so we have an idea of who shall be joining us. Either reply on here or text me on 07842094672.

Thanks and good luck to everyone with deadlines and exams.