Alumni Reunion Programme

Alumni Reunion Weekend

21 – 23 August 2015

Programme

WELcome TO bath spa University’s first reunion Weekend

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ath Spa University would like to thank you for attending our first Alumni Reunion Weekend. You are joining us on what is guaranteed to be an unforgettable weekend of celebrations.

Not only will you have the chance to reconnect with old friends, but you will also rediscover the place you once called home.

Bath Spa University has a long and rich history which includes our predecessor colleges such as Bath Academy of Art, Bath College of Domestic Science and the Newton Park Training College.

With a variety of entertainment, and plenty of food and drink, you are bound to have a fun filled weekend.

If you have any issues then please feel free to contact us.

Key Contacts Paola Bassindale: 07926 082037 Abby Herbert: 07792 059775 Accommodation: 07807 124956 or 01225 876700 Accommodation after 5pm (Security): 01225 875555 Taxi Numbers Abbey Taxis: 01225 444444 V Cars: 01249 656565 Bath Taxi: 07949 69695

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Please note that buses stop running from campus at 10pm.

What to look forward to this weekend

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Meeting Old Friends and Discovering New Ones When was the last time you saw your old classmates? Last year or not since the day you left? This weekend you have the chance to catch up with old friends and discover the paths they took in life.

You may even find yourself making new friends!

Exploring The Place You Once Called Home Not only has Newton Park changed a lot over the years, but so have Sion Hill and Corsham Court.

On your guided tour our student ambassadors will talk about the site’s history and the campus development over the years. From our new multi-million pound environmentally friendly academic building ‘Commons’, to grounds landscaped by ‘England’s Best Gardener’ Capability Brown over 250 years ago. Please feel free to ask the student ambassadors any questions you have about the University today, if they do not know the answer then they will happily find out for you.

Enjoying Your Day We want you to have a wonderful experience during the weekend, which is why we ask you to be wary of uneven surfaces, gravel and wet ground. In the unlikely event of an emergency University staff will be on hand to lead you to safety, but please take note of your closest fire exits.

Commons. 2014

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Friday 21 August 2015 Burdall’s Yard - 7A Anglo Terrace, Avon, Bath BA1 5NH Friday is a welcome evening, with drinks and live entertainment at Burdall’s Yard in Bath.

Burdall’s Yard is a partnership venue of Bath Spa University and is housed in the wonderful stone vaults of a former brewery. Burdall’s is busy during the day with Performing Arts classes for Bath Spa students and in the evenings it hosts a range of public events.

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The evening will begin with a brief introduction from the Head of Development and Alumni Relations, before an evening of fantastic live music.

Adam Biggs

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Adam Biggs is a pianist and music educator. He is Head of Jazz Studies at Bath Spa University, and holds a Masters Degree in Jazz Piano Performance. In April, 2011 Adam arranged the song “Silver” co written by Ben and Jamie Cullum for the Silver Ring Choir’s 60th Anniversary concert at The Forum in Bath, where the song was premiered by Jamie and the Choir. He is also an organist at St. Nicholas’ Church, Bathampton and St. Mary Magdalen’s chapel, Bath and has played at Bath Abbey.

The Hot Potato Syncopators

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:45 pm

The Hot Potato Syncopators are a novelty swing band featuring a brace of ukuleles, musical saw and tea-chest bass.

Straight from the golden era of the roaring twenties, these distinguished gentlemen present a musical revue of jazz and dance band melodies interspersed with visual gags, delightful humour and novelty moments. A top-class performance of swinging jazz and hilarious antics. Guaranteed to be the funniest Jazziest act you’ll ever see.

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Saturday 22 August 2015

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Registration will take place at the Michael Tippett Centre at Newton Park.

Student ambassadors will be on hand to direct you from the car park and bus stop. For guests at Corsham Court, please arrive on site for registration at 9:45am in the Common Room. Sion Hill guests will meet on site for registration at 9:45am at Sion Hill’s main reception.

Student ambassadors will give guided tours of the campus. Once you have registered you will be directed towards your tour group.

Head to Commons where you can find refreshments, an archive and memorabilia stand, and a free photo booth and the Students’ Union Table.

A buffet lunch will be available in Commons in rooms G23/G24. If you have trouble locating them then there will be members of staff on hand to point you in the right direction.

Back in the Michael Tippet Centre, Bath Spa University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Christina Slade, will give an opening address. Followed by alumna Jenni Mills in coversation with Alumni Association President, Mary Berry.

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Saturday 22 August 2015

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Enjoy afternoon tea in G23/G24 whilst listening to acoustic music from singer song-writer, and Bath Spa Commercial Music graduate, Kirsty Folan.

Kirsty Folan

In the Walled Garden (or the SU if the weather lets us down!) we will be serving a BBQ. A vegetarian option will also be available.

The evening’s entertainment will then commence with performances from Commerical Music alumna Rebekah Vyce and current music students, The Domino Collective.

Rebekah Vyce

The Domino Collective

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Sunday 23 August 2015

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Guests are invited to attend a farewell breakfast at Hall and Woodhouse, winner of OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice Award 2015.

Please be reminded that this meal is not included in your ticket.

Bath Academy of Art Reunion, 2014

We really hope that you enjoy our first Alumni Reunion Weekend and that it gives you a chance to meet old friends and explore the changes that have taken place at the University.

In order to keep you updated about further events, please let us know of any changes in your contact details via our website www.bathspa.ac.uk/alumni or email us at alumni@bathspa.ac.uk. We would also really appreciate it if you would fill in our questionnaire about the event, which will be emailed to you in the following weeks.

Thank you for attending our first reunion weekend!

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