{"id":16394,"date":"2015-02-17T14:19:49","date_gmt":"2015-02-17T14:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.guamnesty.org.uk\/?p=16394"},"modified":"2017-03-21T22:28:49","modified_gmt":"2017-03-21T22:28:49","slug":"change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.guamnesty.org.uk\/2015\/02\/change\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter 2015-02-17: SCOTTISH STUDENT CONFERENCE AND SPB THIS WEEKEND!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey gang!<\/p>\n

We’re getting very close to two very exciting events, both happening this coming Saturday (21st)<\/strong>. The first, during the day is the Scottish Student Conference<\/strong>. It’s kicking off with registration at 10 for an 11 AM start, and we have more information and a programme to follow. That very same evening we’ve got the just as exciting, multi-award-winning Secret Policeman’s Ball<\/a><\/strong>. Doors will be opening at 7 PM for the night of comedy; but if you can’t join us for that you can still come along for the wonderful afterparty<\/strong> from 11 PM.<\/p>\n

Tuesday 17th February 2015: Intro to Sri Lanka<\/h2>\n

5PM, Boyd Orr Lecture Theatre 222<\/strong>, Boyd Orr Building<\/em><\/p>\n

Please note the change of venue- this week we are over in the Boyd Orr!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although we are moving on to our Sri Lanka campaign that we collectively chose<\/a>, we aren’t leaving Transgender Rights behind completely (not that any campaign is quite left behind completely!). We will be compiling the questions the groups came up with last week into survey mentioned, which we hope to collaborate with LGBTQ+ on.<\/p>\n

For the intro to our Sri Lanka campaign, we will be watching Killing Fields: War Crimes Unpunished<\/strong> (assuming we can get 4oD to cooperate!). It’s not an easy watch and can be disturbing at times.<\/p>\n

Thursday 19th February 2015: Bake Sale & SPB Promo<\/h2>\n

Thursday, Outside the QMU<\/em><\/p>\n

Calling all bakers! Have your rolling pins ready for our bake sale this week. Because of the dual nature of sales and promotion of this one, we could really use all hands on deck. The more tasty treats we have, I reckon the more likely will feel inclined to come along to the Secret Policeman’s Ball. We have a baking doodle<\/strong>, which is to indicate if you can make something for the stall<\/strong>– not necessarily to be there selling on the day! So, doo the doodle: http:\/\/doodle.com\/74r7cc7mudgsqahs#table<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There will also be a Doodle for those equally-awesome folks who are able to come along on the day to sell and promote the SPB, so keep an eye on our Facebook page<\/a> and group for that. Anyone who is able to help out by baking or selling or both will have a special place in my heart!<\/p>\n

Saturday 21st February 2015: Scottish Student Conference & Secret Policeman’s Ball<\/h2>\n

The time is upon us at last! Months in the planning. Lots of dedicated volunteers making them happen. Anticipation is high. It’s going to be a great weekend folks, I hope you’re all ready.<\/p>\n

First up, we have:<\/p>\n

Scottish Student Conference @ QMU<\/h3>\n

11-4, Committee Rooms, QMU<\/em><\/p>\n

We’re kicking things off with registration from 10 AM on Saturday morning<\/strong>. After that we’ll have opening statements<\/strong>, followed by a plenary on Scotland’s Role on the World Stage<\/strong>. Thereafter we have a workshop on Forming a Partnership with AIUK’s Scottish office<\/strong>, which will deal with how we work with both the Scottish office and other student groups. After lunch we will have a plenary on El Salvador’s Ban on Abortion<\/strong>, which will be an excellent talk in view of International Women’s Week coming up at the start of March. Our next workshop will be on Campaigning and Funraising<\/strong>, where groups can share their experiences of what works well (and what doesn’t!) on campus. After that we will have closing remarks, and then on to the SPB!<\/p>\n

Skip the lie-in and come along on Saturday morning as it promises to be an informative day!<\/p>\n

Secret Policeman’s Ball @ QUDOS<\/h3>\n

Doors 7 PM<\/em><\/p>\n

Our wonderful SPB! I’m so looking forward to this.<\/p>\n

I’ll let the event page<\/a> do the talking:<\/p>\n

\n GU Amnesty International\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s multi-award winning comedy night, \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcThe Secret Policeman\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ball\u00e2\u20ac\u02dc is back for its 7th year and is as big as ever. Hosted by the fantastic Billy Kirkwood and featuring a line-up of stand up, sketch and a little bit of magic that is sure to have you in stitches. This will be followed by afterparty, hosted yet again by the ever-rising Philanthrobeats but this time featuring some other top talent to take you through til 2!<\/p>\n

Line-up includes:<\/p>\n