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The Weekly Kaya & Toast - Summer Term Issue 9
by Weihao Lim 19 Oct '14

19 Oct '14

Updates Hi everyone! Our President, Dr Tony Tan, on a *state visit* to the UK, will be visiting Imperial College on 24 October from 4.15pm to 5.15pm, and every Singaporean Imperial student is invited! Check out more details below on how to register for the event. The sign-ups for *Major Event 2015* is now closed and various teams have been formed! Our first big gathering - Major Event Mix & Mingle (M&M) - for all participants will be held on 27 October in EEE407, where the team leaders and directors will be giving you an insight into the production first-hand. The annual *Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) *will also be held on 12 November. Do mark out the date for you will get to hear updates on the society's progress thus far, as well as receive your complimentary ICSS Member Card (if you have bought the membership)! *Hyde Park Picnic* was concluded yesterday. We would like to thank all over 100 of you who came down to support the event! This marks the end of the Freshers' Package, and we hope all Freshers, OGHs, OGLs and all other supporting seniors have had a more than wonderful time getting to know each other and bringing the Imperial Singaporean community closer than ever. Finally, a reminder to all who have yet to sign up for Imperial College Singapore Society membership for the new academic year, please log in HERE <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/531of-1ez6m-1lpywxjhoz?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.i…> to make a purchase with your credit/ debit card details! As a member, you will benefit with many restaurants discounts, member prices for all our events and be given a complimentary ICSS member card too, so do sign up with us if you have yet to! A very big thank you to all who have purchased the membership with us and we hope to see you around soon! Catch us in the next issue with even more exciting events coming up real soon! ;) Your faithful secretary, Weihao Lim ------------------------------ Contents 1. Visit by President, Dr Tony Tan <#149293a1a815027e_149292fbd40f0c8b_14928dcf0b7a9d25_item1> 2. ICSS Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) <#149293a1a815027e_149292fbd40f0c8b_14928dcf0b7a9d25_item2> 3. Major Event 2015 <#149293a1a815027e_149292fbd40f0c8b_14928dcf0b7a9d25_item3> 4. Hyde Park Picnic <#149293a1a815027e_149292fbd40f0c8b_14928dcf0b7a9d25_item4> 5. Advertisement <#149293a1a815027e_149292fbd40f0c8b_14928dcf0b7a9d25_item5> ------------------------------ 1. Visit by President, Dr Tony Tan The College is delighted to announce that President Tony Tan will be visiting Imperial on Friday, 24 October 2014 as part of his State Visit to the UK. President Tan is keen to meet representatives of the College’s Singaporean community and hopes to speak to one or two students as he walks through Dalby Court during the visit. *As a member of the College’s Singaporean community, you are cordially invited to congregate on Dalby Court to greet the President of Singapore on his visit to Imperial. * You will need to be available from *4.15pm - 5.15pm* on* 24 October, Friday*. Following President Tan’s departure from Dalby Court, Imperial’s President and Provost will host a tea reception in the Main Entrance, celebrating the College’s strong links with Singapore. Please confirm your registration by logging in and registering HERE <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/531of-1ez6m-1lpywxjhoz?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww3.i…> . *Advance registration via this link is essential. The deadline for registration is 21 October, Tuesday (midnight).* We hope you will be able to join us. More information about the event including specific timings and locations will be sent to registered students next week. Thank you very much for your help in making President Tan’s visit a success. International Office Imperial College London ------------------------------ 2. ICSS Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) Dear Members, ICSS will be holding our annual Ordinary General Meeting on *12 Novembe**r, Wednesday*, in Imperial College, South Kensington Campus. This is a fun and relaxed meeting where we will take stock of whatever ICSS has done for the past few months and to hear what the 32nd Exco has in stored for all of you guys in this academic year! We will also be distributing our unique Singapore Society Membership Card on that day itself! So note down the date and do join us! We will be sending out the meeting agenda in a few weeks’ time but if you have any items to raise, do email me at president(a)ic-singsoc.net. With love, Clive ------------------------------ 3. Major Event 2015 Firstly, a great thanks to all those who came down for the MEET sessions over the past week. We hope that you have had enjoyable time trying out the Perform Teams that you’ve signed up for. Also, thank you to those who have signed up for other teams for Major Event! For those who still wish to sign up, please do so via the link HERE <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/531of-1ez6m-1lpywxjhoz?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.…>. Do sign up quickly as Major Event is officially starting soon! Over this week, all Major Event participants will be receiving emails with regards to the teams that they have been allocated to. Some participants will be involved in more than one teams. If you have signed up but do not receive any emails by Wednesday, please drop me an email at majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net with your full name, UK number, email address, and team you have signed up for. Finally, all participants are invited to Major Event Mix & Mingle (M&M) on *27 October, Monday, 7.30pm – 10pm*! It will be held at *EEE 407*. Mix & Mingle is a mini party whereby all teams involved in Major Event will come together and get to know more about Major Event. There will be food and drinks so do turn up on that day to know your teammates and other teams better. Your respective team admins will be contacting you individually for a team dinner before M&M so that you can get to know your teammates first! If non-participants are keen to find out more about Major Event, you are also invited to M&M! Thank you once again and we look forward to working with you on the exciting Major Event journey ahead! See you at M&M! With love, Jia Hui ------------------------------ 4. Hyde Park Picnic ICSS would like to thank all who came down for last Saturday's Hyde Park Picnic 2014. It was a wonderful day with beautiful skies where senior members and freshers gathered to mingle and welcome the new academic year through sports and games. The event concluded with an eating competition where members stuffed themselves with carrots, soft drinks and peanut butter in the spirit of friendly competition. As the final event of the Freshers' Package, we sincerely hope that all freshers have enjoyed what ICSS had prepared for you over the past few months. Although Freshers' Package has come to an end, fret not, ICSS still has many things in store for you, so do look out for more information on our upcoming events and hope to see you then! Cheers Yu Quan ------------------------------ 5. Advertisement *1) Contact Singapore* Join us at Careers@Singapore 2014 – a networking and recruitment event where you can meet representatives from the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and SingTel! The details are: *Date: *25 October, Saturday *Time: *12.30pm – 2.30pm (registration commences at 12pm) *Venue:* DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – West End 92 Southampton Row London, WC1B 4BH ** A buffet lunch will be provided at the event.* Register now and submit your CV for consideration HERE <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/531of-1ez6m-1lpywxjhoz?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.co…> ! ------------------------------ http ://www . union . ic . ac . uk/osc/singapore/ <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/531of-1ez6m-1lpywxjhoz?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.un…> To unsubscribe, visit https://mailman . ic . ac . uk/mailman /listinfo/icu-singsoc <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/531of-1ez6m-1lpywxjhoz?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmailm…> Powered by GroupSpaces <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/531of-1ez6m-1lpywxjhoz?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…> - Manage your group online <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/531of-1ez6m-1lpywxjhoz?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…> <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/531of-1ez6m-1lpywxjhoz?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…>

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The Weekly Kaya & Toast - Summer Term Issue 8
by Weihao Lim 11 Oct '14

11 Oct '14

Updates Hi everyone! *Major Event 2015* sign-ups for certain teams are still open! Do sign up soon if you have yet to do so. This Autumn promises to be a fun-filled one as we have quite a couple of events lined up for you! *Hyde Park Picnic*, our Commemoration Day trip to* Thorpe Park *&* Nottingham Winter Games*, just to name a few. Check out these events' details and how you can sign up below! Don't forget to do so before the different deadlines too! In addition, Contact Singapore is holding a careers networking & recruitment event on 25th October and King's College Malaysian & Singapore Society is holding a club night on 13th October. Check out the Advertisement section for more details! Finally, a reminder to all who have yet to sign up for Imperial College Singapore Society membership for the new academic year, please log in HERE <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.i…> to make a purchase with your credit/ debit card details! As a member, you will benefit from many restaurants discounts, member prices for all our events and be given a complimentary ICSS member card too, so do sign up with us if you have yet to! In the meantime, play hard, study hard and smile more 'cos there's so much to be happy about! Yay! :) Your faithful secretary, Weihao Lim ------------------------------ Contents 1. Major Event 2015 <#1490133e5a152a13_149013084a92b12d_item1> 2. Hyde Park Picnic <#1490133e5a152a13_149013084a92b12d_item2> 3. Commemoration Day Trip - Thorpe Park <#1490133e5a152a13_149013084a92b12d_item3> 4. Nottingham Winter Games <#1490133e5a152a13_149013084a92b12d_item4> 5. Advertisement <#1490133e5a152a13_149013084a92b12d_item5> ------------------------------ 1. Major Event 2015 The upcoming week will be Major Event Enjoy & Tryout (MEET) week for those who have signed up for perform team (cast/chorale/dance/emcee/music teams). As the name suggests it, MEET is a chance for the ME 2015 directors to find out more about your talents and also an opportunity for you to try out for the teams you're interested in! MEET sessions will be held over the week. Do check your email regularly if you have signed up for the session details! Sign-ups for the set team, publicity & design team in Major Event 2015 are still open. Do sign up quickly HERE <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftinyur…> . For those who are keen to join the cast/chorale/dance/emcee/music teams but have yet to fill in the form, please drop me an email at majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net with your name, handphone number and the teams you're interested in and we'll do our best to try to slot you in as best as we can! As for the rest who have signed up for ME2015, do keep *27 October 2014, Monday, 7pm-10p**m* free as there will be Major Event Mix & Mingle! Mix & Mingle is a mini party whereby all teams involved in Major Event will come together and get to know each other better! There will be food and drinks so do turn up on that day to know your teams and other teams better. Thanks and we look forward to working with all of you :) With love Jia Hui ------------------------------ 2. Hyde Park Picnic It's that time of the year again where we welcome in the new academic year and our new freshers to London with ICSS's very own Hyde Park Picnic! As the final event in the Freshers'Package, let us invite both freshers and seniors to enjoy a lovely day out at Hyde Park. Take this opportunity to mix and mingle with members from the society as well as make new friends. Sports and games will also be provided for those who wish to get out and get active. The details to Hyde Park Picnic are as follows: *Date:* 18th October 2014 *Venue:* Hyde Park, Old Football Pitches *Time:* 9am - 1pm There will definitely be snacks, drinks and games provided. All you have to do is bring yourself along to join in the fun! Feel free to bring your own snacks and card games to share as well! Hope to see you there! Cheers Yu Quan ------------------------------ 3. Commemoration Day Trip - Thorpe Park On the 22nd of October, ICSS will be organising an action-packed visit to one of the best theme parks in the UK, Thorpe Park! Get ready for a day of non-stop roller coasters and massive fun on a school holiday! As it will be held on a weekday (Imperial College Commemoration Day), expect queues to be shorter than your typical weekend crowd! Tickets will be going at 35 pounds for members and 40 pounds for non-members and it includes 2 way transport to the destination. (U.P. 49.99 pounds per ticket excluding transport). *Who:* Anyone! *What:* Autumn Trip - Thorpe Park *When:* 9am, 22nd October outside Beit Hall of Residence 'for the Bus Pickup ' *Where:* Thorpe Park @ Staines Rd, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8PN *How:* Sign up HERE <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.…> Payment instructions will be given following your confirmation. The deadline for sign-ups is *15th October*. Hurry up and sign up now! Slots are limited! Cheers Kanneganti Sameer ------------------------------ 4. Nottingham Winter Games You've been to the sports interest group sessions, you've experienced the enthusiasm of the sports representatives and you've had your first taste of the representing ICSS during the Warwick Summer Games 2014. Now gear up for another exciting opportunity to reclaim that gold for ICSS at the Nottingham Winter Games 2014. Come represent ICSS all the way at Nottingham as we attempt to battle it out with other UK Universities through various outdoor and indoor sports. This year, there will be bigger and better with free tours by Nottingham University to Wollaton Park, bubble tea options included in your delectable Asian lunches, and traditional Kampong Games to even out the playing field. The details are as follows: *Date: *1st November *Venue:* University of Nottingham (transport will be provided FOC) This year's games are as follows: *Outdoor Sports* 1. Football (5-a-side with 3 substitutes) 2. Touch Rugby (6-a-side with 4 substitutes) 3. Ultimate Frisbee (5-a-side with 4 substitutes) 4. Netball (7-a-side with 4 substitutes) 5. Tennis (Singles) *Indoor Sports* 1. Captain’s Ball (7-a-side with 4 substitutes) 2. Floorball (6-a-side with 3 substitutes) 3. Table Tennis (Singles) 4. Badminton (Singles, Doubles) *Indoor Games* 1. Monopoly Deal (Singles) 2. Mahjong (Singles) 3. Bridge (Singles) 4. Country Erasers (Singles) For team sports, please contact your sports representative for more information regarding participation in the team before signing up. Please sign up HERE <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.…> . Deadline for sign-ups is *24th October*, so hurry up and sign up to secure your spot! Cheers Yu Quan ------------------------------ 5. Advertisement *1) Contact Singapore* Join us at Careers@Singapore 2014 – a networking and recruitment event where you can meet representatives from the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and SingTel! The details are: *Date: *Saturday, 25 Oct 2014 *Time: *12.30pm – 2.30pm (registration commences at 12pm) *Venue:* DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – West End 92 Southampton Row London, WC1B 4BH ** A buffet lunch will be provided at the event.* Register now and submit your CV for consideration HERE <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.co…> ! *2) King's College Singapore & Malaysian Society Club Night: Sapphire* Kings College London is once again hosting their annual club event titled Sapphire. Get ready for a night of fun and extravagance at one of the coolest clubs in town, Funky Buddha. Ever drank Vodka off an ice luge? Well, you will get the opportunity to do all that and more on Monday at Funky Buddha. Tickets go for 20 pounds! *Who:* All Singaporean & Malaysian students studying in London *What:* Sapphire (KCL Club Night) *When:* Monday 13th October 2014 *Where:* Funky Buddha at 15 Berkeley St, London W1J 8DY *How:* 20 pounds via the link HERE <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnext.…> Visit the Facebook event page HERE <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f…> for more information! *3) Garage Sale Items* Hey Freshers! We're final years with some stuff lying around that we don't need anymore and would like to pass them on at reduced prices. All of these items are in very good condition. The list is below: *Ashley & Esther’s Garage Sale (selling price beside item)* Ikea cushion seat £1 Plastic measuring jug 50p Multi-level plastic shelving closet organizer (bought for £20) £5 Ikea plastic strainers (for draining pasta) x 3 £1 each Glass jug £1 Table lamp with 2 bulbs £3 Panasonic 3 cup rice cooker £5 Plastic drawer organizer £1 500ml kettle £3 4-socket 3m extension cord £2 Stainles steel ikea 4.5l pot (no cover) £2 In-Out trays (document organizer) 2 sets, £1 for set of 3 trays Down Duvet (bought for £130) £50 Free items with any purchase: - Sainsbury’s electric steamer (quite used) - Box files - Microwable omelette maker - Bottle warmers x2 See anything you like? Do drop by! We're just down the road on the way to college from Wilson Hall at Flat 1, 200 Sussex Gardens, W2 3UA. We welcome visitors after 6pm this Sunday (12th October), or after 7pm on any of the weekdays next week (13th - 17th October. Please call beforehand 07928045603 (Ashley). Free bowl of Asian dessert (most probably red bean soup/pulut hitam/homemade fresh soyabean milk) to all visitors while available :) ------------------------------ http ://www . union . ic . ac . uk/osc/singapore/ <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.un…> To unsubscribe, visit https://mailman . ic . ac . uk/mailman /listinfo/icu-singsoc <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmailm…> Powered by GroupSpaces <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…> - Manage your group online <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…> <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/523i0-1ez6m-28ajhp54gw?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups…>

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