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Their bungled break-in to p_rivate bar leads to Comms Officer's resignation UNION Communications Officer, Polly Knewstub, has resigned over her involvement in a controversial campus break-in at the end of last term. lnalettertotherestotthe Exclusive report Union Executive sent out a week by Mark Austin ago, she stated her intention to stand down from the powerful is not a part of the Union. post, which also includes Once inside, they triggered an alarm directorships of the SU's trading by tampering with a steel shutter procompanies which operate at UEA tecting the GSA's bar. and top City venue, The WaterUEA security and the police were front. called but Union Central Services Man-

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For at the end of last term, Polly and her predecessor, Jacqui Mackay, were locked in Union House overnight to finish the Freshers' Handbook. But during the early hours of June 17, the two "obtained" keys from UH reception by climbing through an allegedly unsecured window. They used them to unlock the door to the Graduate Students Association club, which is leased from the University and

ager, Bill Rhodes, decided the affair would be dealt with internally. The two Union officers were fined a nominal £15 by UEA's Disciplinary Officer. In her letter, Polly told colleagues, "I have decided to resign ... and can only apologise again for all the trouble and problems I have caused." She also admitted to Concrete that her and Jacqui's actions had been "giggling,

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ridiculous and over-excited", but that they had no intention other than to relieve boredom during a break from work. Said Bill Rhodes, ironically employed by the companies of which Polly is a director, "I think resigning is the best thing [for her] to do, but I have to say that Polly has been very good and very responsible in the job." GSA President, Tony Burton, said, "We feel that given her actions she is no longer credible as a member of the Union Executive in view of her appalling behaviour and the example she has set. "I have no gripes with Jacqui's actions. She realised next .norning that she'd done the wrong thing and resigned at the end of term." The GSA will be advising its members to vote against Polly should she stand for re-election.

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Our •g!gg~g, ridiculous and overexcited• actions - PoiiY.. THE FACT that Polly Knewstub's resignationwas tendered only last week has meantthat a huge amount of rumour and allegation now surrounds the whole issue. Fora so urce in the Union Executive has revealed that there are now significant divisions of opinion within their ranks over Polly's pos ition . The del ay in announcing her intention to stand down has led some other Union Officers to consider whether she should sta nd for reelection or not. This comes despite the hope expressed in Poll y's letter, that, "This issue does not come between us on a personal basis." Speaking before this was wrinen, Polly admitted that she had dealt with the matter very badly. "Basically, I tried to ignore it although J have never tried to run away from it." She also described her and Jacqui's actions as "'giggling, ridiculous and overexcited", adding, "I want to apologise to the GSA and to the Union membe rshi p as a who le. "It was a very silly thing to do but

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I don't think it in any way affects my ability to do the job or my relations with the students, the external media or th e uni ve rsity." GSA Treasurer, GeoffW illi ams, expressed satisfaction wi th Polly's decision. " We [the GSA com mittee] considered the optio n of contacting the police or making a formal complaint to the universi ty but decided not to once we had received an assurance of the resignation."

The GSA Bar, scene ofthe incident

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ACCOUNT OF THE NIGHTS EVENTS DIFFERED.

POLLV'S first letter of expla- had actually wanted to get behind nation to the other members - the bar." And Union steward Bemie ofthe Union Executive stated Aldis, who had been on duty that that they entered the bar "at night and was the first to be called which point the alarms were when the alarm went off, confirms activated. The intent was not this. criminal in any way." "The shutters were half up. It was GSA Pres ident Tony Burton contests that, "It is not the case that the shutter co uld have been lifted hal fway up unl ess someone

not a minimal amount and I knew that someone had tried to get behind the bar", he said, adding, " It was very, very bad judgement ftom peo-

pie who are technically running the Union." But in a difference of opinion characteristic of the whole episode, Union Central Services Manager Bill Rhodes suggests that the matter has been "all blown up." "I th ink resigning is the best thing to do but I have to say that Poll y has been very good and very responsi ble in the job", he said. Although his view seems widely

accepted, Polly's delay in the announcement ofher resignation has nevertheless caused certain friction. Said JacquiMackay, "At the end of the day Polly and I can only say what we honestly believe to be the truth and it's up to people to then decide upon what they think and whether Polly is still the person they want to represent them."

TH E GSA look set to make sure that every last drop is squeezed out of the saga of the summer. For they have just launched a new beer entitled ' Poll y's Folly'. Brewed exclusively to a secret recipe by local brewers BuffY 's, the beer is described as a light bitter, "with a nut brown colour, rich head and delicious hoppy taste." And it has been so successful with custo mers that preparations for an extra 12 firkins are already under way, revealed a GSA committee member. But the privilege of drinking it is reserved for the club's members as 'Polly's Folly' is only available from the Grad Bar upstairs in Union House.

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WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY VILLAGE· BUT ONLY JUST...

THE opening of a new cancer laboratory at UEA coincides with news that Norwich City goalkeeper Bryan Gunn'sLeukaemiaAppealhasraised more than £210,000. The Francesca Gunn laboratory is named after his fU"Stdaughterwho died ofleukaemia two years ago. The lab will be used by specialists leading research into cures for cancers, especially leukaemia. In addition to the research, the appeal has pledged £50,000 to train a community nurse who will visit children with leukaemia at home part of an initiative aimed at reducing the trauma and cost of extra hospital visits for children with the disease. Said Bryan Gunn, "A lot of children are very young and do not like going into hospital. A lot of treatment makes them sick anyway." He added, "If they are in a home environment where the nurse can administer treatment, it can only make them feel more co~fortable."

Newnham Language Centre in Cambridge has put compulsory cycling lessons for foreign students on its timetable after a student died in a cycling accident last year.

SPECULATION was growing last week that the new University Village residences in Wilberforce Road would not meet their completion deadline. With continuing bad weather and a strict council noise limitation order controlling work hours, pressure was growing on developers Team Management for the site to be ready for its influx of students this week. Although a source on site revealed to Concrete he was optimistic that the rooms would be ready on time, external landscaping is apparently not likely to be ready until at least two weeks after the deadline. The planned 'handover' of the 750 student bedrooms between Team Management and UEA was due to take place last Thursday. But this has been put back until today (September 21 ), and there

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Site developers were rushing to complete the residences earlier this week are now further concerns over the level of security that will operate in the Village. Despite there being an audio and visual link to the Porters Lodge at the main entrance to the campus, there will be no constant security

presence on the new site, on Wilberforce Road. Some students due to be living at the residences, plans for which were announced in May 1993, have expressed their fears to Concrete over cycle security, which they feel will be inad-

equate. "I'll be buying a couple of extra D-locks" , said one. And with several incidents of vandalism and interference over the summer there are fears that security weak spots are already well known to potential thieves.

Insurer freezes student cover rates

ENDSLEIGH Insurance have frozen their students' personal possessions cover policy at £27 for the 1994-5 academic year, the same rate charged last year. Insurance premiums for students

in Halls of Residence start at £27 and, in effect, many students will actually be paying less for their insurance cover than last year, whilst premiums for shared accomodation start at £36 per year. In addition,

Endsleigh have also launched a special computer insurance policy for this year, specifically introduced to cater for Personal Possessions policyholders. Premiumsstartat£13.50 for £500 cover and the policy will

cover computer equipment up to a value of £2,500. •Further information is available from Endsleigh Insurance, 5 St Stephens Street, Norwich. Tel : (0603) 667755.

ITS EVERY student's dream and Alcoholics Anonymous' nightmare with the Union playing the role of the fairy godmother.

For with grants being cut and student debts spiralling the Student Union have slashed the price of house bitter and lagerto a pound a pint. Said Union Communications OfficerPolly Knewstub: 'With the price cut, the Union is continuing its commitment to providing the best possible service to students. We feel this complements the wide range of welfare, representative and social activities that we provide to our membership.· The price cuts come as a result of negotiations between the NUS and the breweries which mean that the UEA Union's tenders have been increased to three years. In additiontheUnionhavedecidedto give 90 per cent oftheirtenderto Whitbread with the additional discounts being directly passed on to students. But problems with finding the correct change should also be lessened as the prices of other drinks have been regulated in an attemptto make the figures more manageable. Welcoming the price cuts, Union Bars Manager Tom Balls leant his ' full support to the decision to provide cheaper beer.· •The £1 a pint deal applies to Heineken lager and Flowers bitter.

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Railcard /Jonus for freshers FRESHERS entering university this month can cut costs with a special offer from BritishRail. F orthe popular Young Persons Railcard is being offered w ith 15 months' validity forthe normal price of 12. The railcard , available to everyone aged between 16 to 25 and full-time students of any age, costs £1 6 and offers one third discount on most BR single and return rail tickets. But you'll have to be quick to take advantage, as this latest offer applies to all Young Persons Railcards purchased between 18 September and 12 November

1994. •Full details are available from mainline BRstations andappointed travel agents indudingthe Union's Travel Shop on campus. Just remember to take two recent passport-sized photographs, and if you're a mature student, you'll have to have your application signed by your School of study.

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Michele du Randt ONE IN five students could drop out of university due to financial hardship, claims a report by NUS and Nat West. It also found out that 87 per cent ofstudentswereworriedaboutmoney and that 39 per cent considered themselves to be in real hardship. The survey, entitled 'Values for Money', preceded the yearly Barclays Student Debt Survey which revealed that the average student is now in debt to the tune of £2,004, compared to the previous year's figure of £1,672- a rise of 13 per cent. Said Union Communications Officer, Polly Knewstub, "Never be· fore have students been under such financial attack from a government which fails to recognise theirneeds. "The fact that one in five students has thought ofleaving education illustrates the real pressure that is upon them in today 's financial climate. "Financial pressure is not condusive to study and more of a priority should be given to students as they face increasing poverty". The Barclays survey also revealed that 21 per cent expect to repay their debts in five years, with 69 per cent turning to their own

' Barc/ays Bank Student Business Officer MikeJackson advises student customers. The NUS/ Nat West survey found that 87 per cent ofstudents are worried about money. bank for financial advice and 65 per cent asking their parents or relatives. When questioned as to how they felt about their debt, 37 per cent were resigned to the fact, compared to 26 percent who were angry about it. Curiously, 17percentwerepleased

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about owing money. The main sources of student debt among the respondents were student loans, followed by bank accounts and money owed to parents or relatives. NUS President, Jim Murphy, said that the surveys proved students were nearing breaking point and

For the new intake of students represents rich pickings for the card fraudsters who cost the banks£ 130 million last year, as over 5,000 plastic cards are lost or stolen each day in the UK. And to help you look after your cards at college and thus avoid unecessary distress, Card Watch has issued some guidelines: OKnow where your cards are at all times. ODon' t leave your cards in jackets or bags slung over the backs ofchairs or on the floor. l f possible use a bum bag or money belt. Olf travelling by bus or train to college, guard against bag snatchers and pickpockets by keeping your bag with you rather than under your seat or on the luggage rack. ODon 't tell anyone your PIN number and never write it down. OSign any new cards as soon as they arrive and make sure that you cut up any old cards when they expire. Olfthe worst happens and you do lose your cards, report the loss immediately - you can find the emergency 24 hour telephone numbers on your last statement, in the telephone directory or through directory enquiries.

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AFTER years of hard study you have finally arrived at university to enjoy what are reputed to be the best years of your life. Along with the excitement of meeting lots of new people you will also want to keep in touch with friends and family back home. • Butshortoftelepathy, there's no better or easier way of keeping in touch than paging, claim telecoms company Hutchison Telecom- plugging their 'Student Life Pager' as the obvious choice. A small pocketable way of getting your messages, it provides you with a 24 hour personal answering service, and one that alerts you discreetly every time a message is left for you. And to save you a packet, Hutchison Telecom have created an exclusive 'Student Life'paging deal, offering the service at a specially negotiated price for students. For an initial cost of just £49.99 and thereafter the subscriber pays only the reduced fixed charge of £5.99 per month (payable six monthly) to keep the pager connected to the Voice Messaging Service - a whopping reduction of over 45 per cent, saving more than £5 a month on the normal rate. Other featues of the offer in-

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WELCOME! The GSA would like to welcome all postgraduates at UEA, whether you're new here, just returned or never left. For those who don't know, the GSA is the Independent Union representing graduates at UEA. For those who do know, the GSA runs the Grad Bar, upstairs In Union House. Membership Is free to all registered postgrads (unless you exercise your right to join In). Just pick up a form atthe bar, add a photo (of yourself) and one of our spanking new wipe-clean cards will wend Its way to your wallet before you can say, "Polly ... oopsl sorry she's banned I" You also get one of our smashing new handbooks! Sound I Associate membership costs £3 and is available after September 26.

ENTS! ENTS! ENTS! The Grad Bar is open from 7-11 each evening, hurrah I We're promoting "Sex on the Beach" and our own exclusive new beer - destined to make our competitors sick as a parrot." Our ents line-up Is forming shape and will include two home-grown bands. Plans for an Irish Night and a mini-beer Fest are up and running. JAZZA will be back as weii ... Ooh yesi...Ach Jai...Ooh La Lal ... those saucy European Nights. Eat your heart out Jacques Delorsl

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THE Registry have replaced the immen·sely popular 'News 94' -the official of the University with a new 4-page broadsheet which will appear fortnightly. However commendablethis

UEA don and famous author, Malcolm Bradbury, surely caused a few ripples with Registry top brass over the summer. For he penned an article bemoaning the democratisation of Higher Education that has taken place in recent years, slating some changes that have been introduced by the Registry here at UEA. His piece appeared in that well-known organ of Tory dogma, the Daily Mail, entitled 'The second-class degrees failing today's children.' It featured a full-frontal assualt on the new universities, which in his professorial opinion, offer degrees in somewhat inferior courses. "It is debateable whether an expensive sojourn, courtesy of the state, at one of the former polytechnics studying TV soaps or pop-ology, will render him more fit for sending out computerised invoices, still less leave him psychologically suited for the task", is how he puts it. But the way things are going, some ofUEA 's class of'94 could well have found themselves in such a position after graduating. And on the subject of the Government's recent 'reforms' sweeping through Higher Education, he reflects, "Universities have been scrabbling to adapt. The tutorial system has declined and so has the individual attention that went with it.

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"Courses are being 'modularised' and 'semesterised' so that degrees can be more flexible: students can accumulate qualifications on the air miles principle. "Although there is much to be said for greater choice and, in some cases, less ,rigid syllabuses, subjects have, in other cases, lost much of their coherence and substance, turned into isolated fragments floating on the intellect~al sea."

He sums up, neatly, "The most immediate consequence of these changes is a weakening in the value of a degree." Hmmm... despite this beautifully eloquent metaphor, does one dare to suppose whether recent changes introduced at UEA have inspired Professor Bradbury's rhetoric? Well, if they have, he's left it to the best moment to air his views, which are surely tinged with more than a certain affection for past

glories of ivory towers, sorry, academe ... In his own words, "We need a good, well funded intellectually confident university system, open yet defensive of its ideals and standards, not one that simply services the marketplace or follows the cultural drift. "So I thought when I went into universities. So I shall go on thinking when I leave university life to devote myself to full-time writing."

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HELP CHANGE YOUR ENVIRONMENT! . Every registered student at UEA is a free and automatic member of the Student Union and as well as the myriad of social , commercial and welfare services available you are in the unusual position of being able to change the environment you live and study in .The Union is run strictly according to policy that can mandate the Executive to work on any issue of concern (providing it is legal!) or can determine what is sold in our shops or bars .The Union of UEA students wholly owns the company (Student Union Services) that runs all the bars and shops on campus so students can actively determine what is sold in the outlets and the ethical policies that guide them . The classic example of this is that nowhere in Un ion outlets can you buy Nestle+ products . This is because a Union General Meeting voted overwhelmingly to boycott Nestle+ products in response to their unethical baby milk policies The best bit about a ll this is that it is you who can make these decisions. There are regular Union General meetings which are the highest decision making body in the Union structure at wh ich motions are submitted , these motions can be about anything and can be submitted by anyone, usually they contain a mandate for the Executive to work on . So remember if you're unhappy about the way in which the Union is run or want to initiate a Union campa ign all you have to do is come to the Union General Meeting and use your right to vote to change your environment.

STUDENT RECEPTIONS HERE AT THE UNION OF UEA STUDENTS WE HOLD A NUMBER OF RECEPTIONS WHERE YOU CAN MEET OTHER LIKE MINDED PEOPLE AND THE EXECUTIVE. DRINKS AND A BUFFET WILL BE PROVIDED AT LL OF THESE EVENTS, AND THEY WILL BE UPSTAIRS I UNION HOUSE IN THE STEVE BIKO ROOM , AS FOLLOWS : • MATURE STUDENTS - SAT 24TH SEPT 3pm - 5pm • WOMEN STUDENTS SUN 25TH SEPT 3pm - 5pm

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UNDERGRADUATION THIS YEAR PROMISES TO BE AS WILD , WACKY AND WONDERFUL AS EVER WITH A FULL LINE UP OF SOCIAL EVENTS , RECEPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN LOADS OF SPORTING AND NON SPORTING CLUBS AND SOCIETIES; FROM PARACHUTING TO MORRIS DANCING AND FROM TAE KWON DO TO CHESS, You'll BE ABLE TO RELIEVE THE STRESS OF REGISTERING AND TALKING ABOUT +A' LEVEL RESULTS.

I DAY ONE - THURSDAY ARRIVALS DAY-You'll BE MET BY YOUR FRIENDLY EXECUTIVE AND WHISKED OFF TO YOUR NEW DES. RES. (Don't WORRY It'll LOOK GREAT ONCE You've GOT SOME POSTERS UP') THE VIC E- CHANCELLOR WILL BE ADDRESSING YOU IN THE AFTERNOON AND IN THE EVENING THERE'LL BE AN ICEBREAKER AND YOUR FIRST INTRODUCTION TO THE DELIGHTS OF THE REGULAR THURSDAY NIGHT DISCO IN THE LCR .

I DAY TWO - FRIDAY YOUR CHANCE TO REGISTER, GET YOUR NUS CARD , COLLECT YOUR GRANT (REMEMBER There's 10% OFF THIS YEAR) AND GENERALLY GET A FEEL FOR THE PLACE. IN THE EVENING UNDERGRADUATION GOES TO THE WATERFRONT THE UNION RUN VENUE IN THE CITY. FOR THOSE WHO DON'T FANCY THAT THERE'LL BE A LATE NIGHT DISCO IN THE HIVE.

IDAY THREE - SATURDAY THERE WILL BE A MATURE STUDENTS RECEPTION (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS) IN THE DAY TIME AND IN THE EVENING THERE WILL BE A COMEDY EXTRAVAGANZA IN THE LCR (UNION HOUSE) INCLUDING MARK LAMARR.

I DAY FOUR - SUNDAY ALONG WITH THE WOMEN STUDENTS RECEPTION AND THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS RECEPTION (SEE BELOW) AND ASWAD WILL BE PLAYING IN THE EVENING.

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Last year the Government announced plans to cut the student maintenance Grant by 10% each year for each for the next three years . These plans have become a reality. This year the full Student Grant has fallen to £2040, which will lead to an estimated shortfall of in-

come of £1600 each year. After average rent bills are paid this leaves you with little more than £240 for the whole year. This is by no means an isolated attack on student finances , with Grants being frozen f ive years ago at 1989 prices and the loss of

AND THArS YER LOT REALLY ,SO HAVE LOTS OF FUN, MEET LOTS OF PEOPLE - REMEMBER EVERYONE IS AS NEW TO ALL THIS AS YOU ARE , AND DON'T HESITATE TO ASK THE EXECUTIVE IF YOU NEED ANY HELP WITH ANYTHING. ENJOY

housing and other benefits in 1990. At a time of fall ing Graduate employment and rising student debt real hardship is being experienced by many of our students. Th is is leading to many students dropping out of education altogether. As a recent NUS survey reveals, one in five students has considered dropping out due to financial hardship, the rea-

son being , as the Observer found ,that -more undergraduates than ever are finding they cannot cope on current grant levels . In addition to this many will be put off pursuing education at all as the prospect of immense financial burden increases . The Union believes that affordable access to University and a decent standard of living during study

should be an opt ion open to everybody. We do not fee l that the stress of being in debt is conducive to study. Last year the Union lead many campaigns against these cuts includ ing Rallies in the square , an occupation, a march through Norwich and a huge at tendance at a National Demonstration in London. This momentum must

not be lost. We must show the Government that enough is enough . The National Un ion of Students has called a National Demonstration through London against these cuts on November the 9th , lets all help make it .the biggest and most successfu I yet. Get involved so we can ensure a decent standard of living for all students.

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EDUCATION UNIT The Education Unit is here to help you take control of your academic life, and offers a variety of academic support services. We offer a free and confidential casework service for any student who has an academic problem or wants to make an academic appeal. If you think you're being treated unfairly or if you simply think you know how things could be done better, the Education Unit should be able to help you out. DANIEL- ACADEMIC OFFICER GET ON BOARD!

School Boards are how you can contribute to the way decisions are made throughout the University, they are the governing committee within each school and there are student representatives In each school. The chance to become a School Board representative comes up very soon. There are a number of vacancies in each School, so get elected and get Involved. The meetings at which you can get elected are as follows: BIO -13/10, 1pm Arts 2.01 CSP -13/10,1pm Arts 2.08 DEV -13/10, 1pm Arts 1.05 EAS - 29/9, 1pm Arts 2.01 EDU -6/10, 1pm Arts 2.01 ENV - 6/10, 1pm Arts 2.08 EUR -13/10,1 pm Arts 01.01 HIST - 6/10, 1 pm Arts 2.01 HSW - Time and place to be confirmed. LAW- 14/10, 12 noon Earlham Hall Room 12 MATH -14/10,1pm Science LT(So.31) SOC - 29/9, 1pm Arts 2.08 SYS -14/10, 1pm Arts 2.08 WAM- 6/10 ,Time and place to be confirmed. All School Board Reps receive a handbook, regular newsletters and info. Briefings from the Unions+ Education Unit as well as training sessions. So if you want the chance to get your say and to represent the views of all your fellow students then get involved. Remember, it is your right as a student to be

heard, if you don't speak out now, it may be too late when you do.

Located on the first floor of Union House , the Union Advice Unit is one of the best in the country. The Advice Unit team are Jaz lhenacho (Welfare Officer), Janet Peck (Welfare Co-ordinator), Malcolm Malone (Advice Worker) and Vanda Turrell ( Advice Unit Assistant). Together they provide a confidential , professional advice and information service to students . The Advice Unit can try to help with : * Grant problems. * Landlord and tenant problems. * Legal problems. * Any other non- academic problems you may have. The Unit is also licensed to give money advice. The Unit s recent achievements include: * Challeng ing a local council eviction and obtaining compensation for the tenant. * Carrying out a National test case which has resulted in students who have to interrupt their studies getting benefit. The Unit also: * Publishes leaflets and handbooks i. e. The Housing Pack and the Mature students Handbook. * Runs workshops on issues that are of importance to students. *Will be organising the first ever Volunteer Fair on 5th October- Your opportunity to find out about volunteer opportunities in Norfolk. FOR FREE , CONFIDENTIAL AND PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US AND WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU- CONTACT THE ADVICE UNIT.

LIBERATION THIS YEAR SEES THE LAUNCH OF THE FIRST EVER LIBERATION HANDBOOK, PRODUCED BY THE WELFARE OFFICER AND LIBERATION OFFICERS ( RACE AWARENESS , LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL AND WOMENS+). IT WILL BE A DEEP AND PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF OUR EXPERIENCES AS VICTIMS OF A WHITE, MALE MIDDLE CLASS SOCIETY..... NOTIII. IT WILL BE BIG, FLASHY, FUN AND TOTALLY UN P.C -SO MAKE SURE YOU CATCH A COPY OR ELSE! JAZ (Welfare Officer)

RACE AWARENESS WEEK · WEEK THREE Race Awareness Week will be held in Week Three from the 1Oth of October to the 14th October. The Week will offer an array of events from debates on the political situation in Northern Ireland to the influence of Black and Asian Music and fashion on youth culture. The impetus is upon actively appreciating other cultures and beliefs regardless of our own personal views , but without that patronising air of Political Correctness!!. Our agenda is not yet definitive, but there will be something for everybody. The main thing is to have fun and enjoy what the week has to offer. Remember that ignorance is far from being bliss.!

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en dent spape Concrete enters its third year in1994-5.The Editor, Nia/1 Hampton, charts the progress of UEA's most popular student media ack in January 1992, Concrete hit the news-stands at UEA for the flJ'St time, and has since provided hundreds of opportunities for students wanting to try their hand at working in print media. During that time, with a print run of 7,000 copies every fortnight during termtime, it's been widely read too, with a senior BBC official commenting in I 993, "Concrete is an excellent student newspaper, one of the best I have seen."

Informing UEA students evety fortnight

The paper was set up by three UEA students and run as a private venture funded solely by advertising with no support from the University or the Student Union. Since its launch, Concrete has published anything of interest to students - including news, features, entertainment and sport. For example, our news stories have revealed how a UEA student was afraid to go out alone after being attacked near residences, how students were betrayed by UEA Officials over the closure of Fifers Lane, how computer equipment worth £30,000 was stolen in a night-time raid, and, now, how the Union's Communications Officer and Comms Officer-elect broke into private University property, to name but a few. Our features have reported extensively on the introduction of semesterisation at UEA, the challenges faced by students and universities alike during the adoption of free-market philosophies in Higher Education, and last year's threats to student unions; covered the sensitive issues of date rape, the equality of the age of consent and student poverty to name just a few issues. On a lighter note, we've interviewed celebrities suchasJools Holland, Bob Geldof, Barry Norman and Adam Faith, comedians Jo Brand, Sean Hughes and Mark Larnarr; writers such as Toni Morrison, Joseph Helier, Martin Amis and Alan Bennet, and bands ranging from Galliano, Inspiral Car-

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Expansion Getting Involved

Last year, in September I 993, we responded to a cross-campus survey at UEA which suggested the need for an entertainment and leisure guide for Norwich, by launching 'The Event', a 28-page tabloid paper which appeared free alongside Concrete every fortnight, as well as being sold in over 350 Norfolk newsagents. Featuring four pages of full colour and including articles and reviews on music, film, theatre, TV, video, radio and computer games, 'The Event' was (with Concrete), the most advanced student newspaper in the UK.

But the fact that most of us were still students and tackling our degrees led to severe problems in producing 48 pages of newsprint every fortnight. Sadly, in March this year, after ten very successful issues, we decided to suspend production of 'The Event' as a separate publication, and incorporate it instead as an 8 page entertainment and leisure section within the pages of Concrete. And after three years of publishing an independent, self-sufficient student newspaper, our track record convinced the Union Executive that owning the biggest and best student newspaper in the UK could be advantageous both for the Union and its members. Following negotiations withConcrete's three owners, the Union bought the

Contributors have found Concrete to be invaluable as a means oflaunching- or just finding more out about - a career in the media. Some who get involved simply like writing, others want to put their view across to a wide audience or get their photos published, for example. Many former writers and photographers have indeed used their experience on the paper in the real world; for example, our flJ'St editor, Polly Graham, left UEA to study for an MA in journalism at Cardiff University and has recently been taken on as a trainee on the prestigiousDai/y Express training scheme. Jody Thompson, a contributor during 1992-3, is now a reporter on the Lowestoft Journal; Rob Hardy, staff photographer during the same year, has recently completed his studies at the London College of Printing, to pursue a career in freelance photojournalism. Now, some 36 issues since our launchthat's over 8 million pages of newsprint Concrete offers UEAstudents the best chance to get involved in print media. So if you 're interested in getting involved, visit our stall at Soc Mart (immediately inside the Hive foyer entrance to the LCR), come to our weekly meetings or pop into our office (upstairs in Union House) for a chat. You may also be interested in reading our Contributor's Guide for I 994-5 - a collection of hints, tips and suggestions gleaned over three years of producing Concrete. These will be available for£ 1.00 and a must for anyone serious in becoming involved in the paper. Don't forget - Concrete is written by UEA students for UEA students- we're not acliqueoranexclusiveclub, and we need you to help produce Concrete over this year and the next, and the next...

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Caroline Ad/em reflects on the various things to I

fyou're living on campus, then one of UEA's attractions ca n be seen from most windows - the grounds. The 2 70 acres of park and woodland have earned UEA the moniker ' Britain 's greenest uni versity' and are well worth a walk should the weather permit. They are, ho wever, best enjoyed in the summer when such outside pursuits become far more appealing. One way to wi le away those cold winter days is, of course, to visit the library - conve niently situated a desperate books throw from the pub, should that seminar paper not be going so well. Those who, like me, are far more used to eating food than preparing it, might be interested to visit some of UEA's eating establi shments. There's a ce rtain amount to choose from, including The Hi ve (which serves snacks and alcohol all day, is usually quite busy), The Diner (reasonable food, no atmosphere), Breakers (fast- ish food, open all week, pool table, and that's abo ut it really) and The Bowl (orange seats and 70s de-

cor). But don't forget the Sainsbury Centre Buttery and Carvery. Contrary to (very) popular UEA student-lore, it's not that expensive and the food is considerably more adventurous than at certain other campus outlets. It's also bright and roomy, and to compensate for the trek from The Square, the views are far more interesting than, well, concrete. Barwi se, The Pub is also an understandably popular gathering place, especially for that pre-LCR warm up on Thursdays. Generally, during the winter, The Hive is busy during the day and The Pub at night, but in clement weather the masses tend to spill out into The Square which is then transformed from just an annoyi ngly unnecessary amount of steps and defective fountain into a popular meeting place. And don't forget the imaginatively-titled Back Bar, situated adjacent to The Pub, which provides a smoke-free (and carpeted) environment. For those not seeking entertainment, a more worthy afternoon might be spe nt visiting the Sainsbury Centre (although it

Walking away from it all... might arguably be better spent visiting Sainsbury's itself). Entry is free with a UEA students card and it houses works by such artists as Degas, Picasso, Moore and Bacon. And it's also one to remember should the parents require entertaining. If you're looking for more rec -

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reational things to do, then sporty types will be pleased to find ample activities to choose from on campus, including the ever-popular athletics, football, badminton, hockey, tennis and ru gby - all of which are amply provided for with coaching and playing fields/ courts.

So during the first few days, the more active student will doubtless want to stroll or jog along to Soc Mart, which is well worth a look and the easiest way in getting involved with something for the whole year. But beware signing up for everything which looks even vaguely appealing. You might think that your timetable gives you loads of free time, but wait until you start getti ng loads ofbackground reading to do/ discover the pub/ discover the ni ghtlife, or just want to research that essay in depth. After a while even Arts students can struggle to find enough time to keep up with many extracurricular pursuits, so be realistic. But even if you don ' t, you might fancy a night out. The Library's open until quite late during the week, or, alternatively, should yo u feel like a quick drink or nine, there's always The Pub, The Hive or Winnie's Bar. There's also the Union Film Society, whic h shows seve ral films every week, to which you can either pay an entry fee in advance or buy a semester or year

pass. Films shown last year included Malcolm X, Thelma and Louise, The Piano, Falling Down as well as more 'arty' and cult films. These are usually held in Lecture Theatres I or 2, but popcorn and Opal Fruits are on sale to compensate for the lack of real cinema atmosphere. Tuesday nights see the excitement that is the Union's Live in the Hive event, which last year ranged from such attractions as comedian Greg Proops to the Atlantic Soul Machine band. In addition, quiz nights and beer promotions are held, so it's always worth checking out thi s programme of free events . On Thursday nights the 'famous' LCR disco is held, notable mostly because of the number of students who go - but because of little else! Admission is currently £2 and two separate dance floors are on offer. If there's one event to look forward to during the week, then it's got to be this, for some reason. Look hard for the times of the Happy Hours for a cheap pint,

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do when you need adeserved break from studying ... Other regular campus attractions include the Arthur Miller series of lectures by such distinguished writers as Ian McEwan, Alan Bennett and Harold Pinter for the literary-minded student, whilst at the polar opposite of the scale comes the RAG Soci-

ety's yearly Beerfest. staged in June. So there's usually something going on at UEA -a film, gig, disco or whatever... And even if there's not, you'll find there's many a good night to be spent 'quietly' in The Pub or The Hive, or even just in a kitchen with a coffee. Or, there's always Norwich, but that's another article...

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WATCH OUT FOR: UEA 's picturesque Broad. .. as this has in the past been the best-kept secret on campus. And what campus round-up could be complete without mention ing the Union's gig programme. Last year these included bands such as The Lemonheads, Blur,

Galliano, Brand New Heavies, James, Therapy?, The Pogues, The Kinks and dance extravaganzas the Ministry of Sound and Megadog. Theatrically, UEA's new Drama Studio also stages various productions, from both touring compa-

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nies and student drama groups. Performances last year inlcuded 'Amok' by the Hoi Polloi Theatre Company and 'A Hamlet' by the Scapegoat Theatre Company, so it's an idea to look out for this semester's programme of events if drama is your thing.

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Caroline Ad/em and Nick Amies give the lowdown on what to do in Norwich T et's face facts, shall we? Lunless you have a room full of the latest home entertainment systems, a vast video and music collection, a stock of food which would put Sainsbury's to shame, or a very willing partner, chances are that you will eventually have to set foot out of your new student accommodation and explore your new surroundings. Much as the UEA campus has to offer, a trip into Norwich is well worth the time, and it has a fair few attractions (and discounts) to offer the average student. Firstly, be sure to get that NUS card at the start of the semester it will admit you to some places free and will get you worthwhile discounts at others. Then get on the bus or your car and get into that sprawling metropolis that is Norwich. Shocked? You will be. Because at first glance your newly adopted City will look like a grubby, boring, intensely foreign little hole with a~solutely nothing to do or see. But after reading this 'Rough Guide to Norwich', you will see that it is in fact a grubby, boring intensely foreign little hole albeit with quite a lot to do and see. During the daytime, there are various amusements to be found in Norwich - the shops are an obvious one and Norwich has several shopping malls, including the recently-opened Castle Mall. These should provide the shopaholic with a good afternoon's entertainment. Music fans might be interested in the larger record shops, such as the Virgin Megastore, HMV and Andy's Records, but might also like to look out for the smaller shops, such as the stalls in the market place, or Lizard records, next to Andy's (which offers a 10 per cent discount with an NUS card). A more 'worthy' afternoon

might be spent exploring Norwich's various museums or perhaps visiting the castle. But more realistically, you'll probably want to go to the pub. And as with anywhere else in

the country, most of the pubs are open all day. It used to be said that Norwich had a church for every week of the year and a pub for every day. Although it's apparently not true any more, this could still be

situated on Prince of Wales Road and has four screens, two of which offer wheelchair access. Then there's the Odeon, to be found just off Anglia Square, which has three screens, one with

access for wheelchairs. The blockbuster movies will normally be showing at one of these cinemas, whereas a more obscure picture might be more likely to get a screening at Cinema City.

Much as the UEA campus has to offer, a trip into Norwich is well worth the time and effort, ·and it has a fair few attractions (and discounts) to offer the average hard-up student worth investigating! Norwich offers a reasonable choice of nights out, with some decent deals for students. There are three cinemas in Norwich - firstly there's the Cannon, the largest, which is

This one-screen cinema shows 'interesting' fore ign films, arthouse pictures and some mainstream movies (although usually some time after the other two). There's also a Friday latenight showing at 11 pm, as well

as various other occasional showings throughout the year. Situated just opposite St Andrews Hall, Cinema City has good wheelchair access and a loop system for the hard of hearing.

Of these three cinemas, only The Odeon and Cinema City offer student discounts, whilst at the Odeon students receive discounts before 7pm, and must pay full price thereafter. Cinema City offers students a £1 discount (from £3.70 to £2.70) on production of a NUS card for evening showings, with matinees priced at £1.10. Norwich also has several theatres, providing stimulation for all types of 'luvvies'. The main venue is the recently refurbished Theatre Royal, on Theatre Street: It offers no student discount as such for the main theatre, but some of the seats towards the rear of the auditorium are very reasonably priced (starting from £3.50) and there are varying discounts for plays in the studio theatre. Unsurprisingly, the Theatre Royal does have an impressive programme of shows, such as West End hits, opera, drama, comedy and ballet (it has recently featured such shows as The Rocky Horror Show and The Blues Brothers, as well as big comedy names such as Jack Dee and Lenny Henry). Wheelchair access is good, and the theatre has a hearing loop system. There is also a bar, which serves food during the day and has live music on Saturday lunchtimes. The Norwich Arts Centre, hidden away in Reeves Yard off St Benedicts Street has good concessions for students, and a varied programme featuring such things as Fringe Theatre, comedy, dance, poetry readings, exhibitions and world music. There is wheelchair access, and a cafe, at which you can get a I 0 per cent discount if you buy an advance ticket.

The Norwich Playhouse is Norwich's newest theatre, situated on Gun Wharf on St George Street. Aiming to bring "the widest choice of modem drama to Norwich", it will also have workshops. Prices will vary from £3 to £ 10 and there are various discounts. The Maddermarket Theatre is based in St Johns Alley and is home to the Norwich Players. It's quite cheaply priced and has a 'Student Stan dby Scheme' whereby students can have any seat available after 7pm for just £2.50. You will need to inform the Theatre in advance ifyou will need use of the hearing. loop facilities or disabled access. Musically, if you really want to experience an evening of dub, sweat and beers, check out The Waterfront on King Street. The ve nue was recently reopened by the Students Union, who will continue to run it this year. Last year it had an impressive programme of g igs, including D:Ream and Senser, and over the next few months will have equally impressive gigs and club nights. Look out for Elastica, Stiltskin and The Wedding Present in coming weeks. Meanwhile, if it's snooker or pool you're after, there's theCanary Cue Club, which is open all day, every day, and can be found just a few minutes from the market. It boasts 21 snooker and 4 pool tables as well as satellite television, food and a bar.

Free membersh ip is available on production of an NUSIUEA card and snooker tables cost £2.20 per hour per table between midnight and 6pm and £2.60 per hour per table from 6pm to midnight. A game of pool costs 40p . Norwich has several nightclubs on offer, all of which can provide a fairly cheap night out.

quent ly (look out for Fifth Avenue next door, opening on September 29). There's free entry on Monday and Wednesday nights for students, and with pints costing just 80p on Mondays and £1 .30 on Wednesdays, it can make for an economical evening. Manhattan's Nightclub also has Student Nights on Mondays and

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Jo Stubbington spends afew days piling on the pounds in various selected Norwich eateries ...

esides freshly laundered you. If you own a wardrobe full ian and with the striking decor, B clothes and neatly made beds, ofdesigner labels and have Armani you'll fell truly cosmopolitan. one home comfort that is in danger of becoming an all too distant commodity in the wake of your newly acquired (and often overrated) ' student life' is good old home cooking. It's not long before the statutory diet of pasta and Ragu sauce (usually someone else's) begins to Jose its appeal and the memories of overdone parsnips and lumpy gravy loom large in the guise of some strange form of gastronomic utopia. If you recognise the symptoms then perhaps your first port of call should be the Belle Vue for a traditional Sunday roast.

Belle Vue, Stafford Street It's worth bearing in mind that cabs can also work out quite cheap, from as little as £3 from UEA to the city. Split between four people this works out cheaper than the bus. Look out for the student nights, when entry with an NUS card is either free or at a greatly reduced price. Ritzy's is one club which most people seem to head for fairly fre-

Castle Mall- opened last year to offer Nonvich 380.000 sqft ofshopping space at a cost of £I 45m. Retailers in the Mall include Boots, Argos. Virgin Megastore and The Disney Store with others due to open.

Wednesdays, when admission is £1 with an NUS card and drinks are £1.50. Peppermint Park also has student nights, and Hy's, situated on Tombland above Boswells, has no student offers, but is situated next to Pizza One, Pancakes Too, which offers students a 10 per cent discount. All in all, Norwich is a fairly decent place to be for a few years. With what's on in the city, as well as numerous attractions on campus, there should be something to do most nights. Concrete has details of almost all events staged in Norwich and on campus, so keep an eye out for it, as well as for all the various posters and leaflets which frequently litter the campus! So that's Norwich. But don't worry, the holidays aren't too far off.

For less than a fiver here you can rekindle the embers of dietary nostalgia ... and there's not a lump in sight! There are normally two or three choices of meat and vegetarians are catered for too. If after large helpings of potatoes and vegetables Gust like your mother used to make) you're still hungry, then you could always treat yourself to a stodgy pudding; the sticky toffee or chocolate comes highly recommended. All. it then remains to do is to relax for the rest of the Sabbath after all you '11 need all your stre ngth to open tomo rrow's packet of pasta!

e Hectors' House This has to be included simply because Robbie (scream, drool) from Take That (scream and drool some more) was seen there partaking in a little light refreshment amidst the throng of luvvies who frequent this cafe bar - what further j ustification could possibly be required? Reputed to be the hang-out for Norwich's beautiful people, Hectors' House is centrally located with excellent food during the day - and huge cream scones (oops, so they tell me.) On Mondays you can go downstairs for their student night with drinks at reduced prices - you never know who you might bump into - I once saw David Baddiel in there. You're not guaranteed to brush shoulders with the stars but if you're someone who is going places then this is the place for

tattooed on your forehead then it's worth a visit. But if not, then don't bother because you'll fe.el like a social leper.

e Take 5 (at Cinema City) A favourite amongst students, Take 5 is reknowned for its bohemian atmosphere and wholesome and original fare. Here you can be part of the prefilm hustle and bustle in the courtyard outside. An extensive menu ranges from sandwiches to full meals with huge baked potatoes which won't leave you hungry. If you're tempted by the sweet menu try the passion cake and start a love affair of your own you'll be sure to be back again. Open lunchtimes and evenings, Take 5 is open 7 days a week and with its competitive prices a visit is an affordable treat.

snacks then be prepared for a very pleasant surprise. Melt in the mouth sensations are piled high with savoury toppings and there are sweet seductions galore. The chocolate mousse waffle is a popular choice and there are milkshakes to die for. Organic and free range ingredients are used wherever possible

(asking for a cola gets you confused looks in here) and vegetarians are well provided for. T he sur roundings here are pleasant if rather busy, so get there early. Prices are very reasonable, so whether it's a full meal or just a coffee and a treat you're after make sure you try this one!

So, if you can't afford a trip to Italy then Pizza Express is probably the next best thing. You can watch the chefs tossing (and occasionally dropping) the dough in the open plan kitc~en, take in the atmosphere or just gaze into the eyes of your loved one over one of the delicious ice-cream desserts. Perhaps not the cheapest pizza parlour in town but this is certainly one of the best.

e The Waffle House St. Giles Street A defmite must for the newcomer to Norwich. If, like me, you have always thought of waffles as those tasteless cardboard pseudo-

Pizza Express, on St. Benedict's Street

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e Pedro's, Chapelfield Gardens Where else in Norwich can you wear a big silly hat and shout 'arriba!'? Well, anywhere you like, but Pedros' Mexican restaurant is a good choice. With its extensive menu and fast and friendly service, Pedros' is defmitely the choice for that special occasion. Although not one of the cheapest eateries in the c ity Pedro's gives good value for money as the huge portions mean that few people need more than one course. A wide selection of wine is available and sangria is served in jugs - a good idea as cocktails are expensive. The spaghetti western music and cheerful decor provide a venue with a difference in which to spend an evening to remember.

Pizza Express, St. Benedicts Street Although Norwich is n-oodled with pizzerias in which to pas-ta t ime, if it's authent icity that you 're looking for then Pizza Express is for you. Here you can savour any one o f of over twenty authentic recipe Italian pizzas which are all made from traditional Italian ingredients and are freshly cooked to order on the premises. All the wines and beers are Ita!-

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hopping is a marvellous As well as stocking all the latSthing. est albums and a multitude of othThe prospect of a pair of shoes, your favourite band's latest album, or just a picture for your room can often make staying up all night to finish an essay slightly more worthwhile. And shopping in Norwich will be a new experience for you. After all, it's all very well frequenting the local pubs and clubs but it does help if you've got something funky to wear. Unfortunately money is an object for every student. Discovering shops which stock reasonably priced quality goods or offer student discounts is essenti al, although no doubt on top of any stude's list ofthings to do. Obviously becoming an expert shopper in Norwich comes with time and practice but here's some idea of what to expect. The main shopping centre consists mostly of well known high street shops. There is a Large Top Shopfrop Man adjacent to an impressive HMV record store.

ers, HMV has a good selection of dance and Hip Hop records and white labels are available subject to order. Miss Selfridge/ River Island/ Next / Sweater Shop, speak for themselves and stock a range of fashionable clothes, shoes and accessories at generally reasonable prices. Shoe shops are a-plenty in Norwich and vary from popular high street chains to. shoe boutiques as well as the large and comprehensive sports shop selling a wide selection of trainers, sportswear and equipment. Then there is the unmistakeable Body Shop and its many imitators for those irresistible smellies and cruelty free make-up. Mother's favourites - C & A, Debenhams, Marks and Spencers, and BHS- are all prominent in the main shopping centre. Although such large stores tend to be ignored by the majority of students most of the year round, these shops are a godsend when it

0/ivia Simmonds checks out what's on offer in Norwich comes to Christmas shopping. And there are plenty of discount warehouses for the more domesticated student, so chances are that that swing-bin or cutlery set you've been dreaming of for weeks can be yours for under a fiver. The Castle Mall is the latest recruit to Norwich's shopping centre. It's very big and the hi-tee lifts are great although many of the shops have yet to open. To be recommended is the food hall on the top floor, as shopping is hungry work. Of more traditional note is The Royal Arcade, to be found near Norwich Market. It is basicaUy full of(expensive) craft shops, but many of their

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goods are capable of brightening up the dullest of student residences. The market itself, with its colourful decor, is recognised to be the trademark of shopping in Norwich, and covers everything expected of a market - clothes, fruit and veg, jewellery, records, tea and coffee, herbal remedies and so on... discover it for yoursel( On the hi-tech front, computer buffs will squeal with delight when they discover One Step Beyond, with its generous student discounts on a selection ofgames and equipment. Recently-opened Games World is also a must for those of you who can Literally spend hours in the same shop in a quest to get to level 200 on your favourite game. Academically, student essentials like books and stationery can be purchased from WH Smith or one of many bookshops, such as Waterstones. Their shop assistants are always happy to help however obscure the book you want, so you can order your copy orSna il Farming' with little trouble or timewasting. But don't be fooled into thinking that after draining your bank account in the main shopping centre there is nothing left to see. For down in the mass of enchantingly cobbled back streets lies a world of specialist music shops, chari ty shops, designer clothes shops and yes - more craft shops. The Blue Jean Co. and Dogfish

The Interior ofDogfish, on Bedford Street (Catfish for women) stock highfashion names like Red or Dead, Moshiko, No Fear and Stussy to name a few for the label-conscious contingent. St Benedicts indoor market is also worth checking out for trendy second hand clothes and leather goods. Opposite, Soundclash is THE record shop in Norwich. Although small compared to its counterparts like the Vrrgin Megastore, it has probably the best selection of dance, techno, hip hop and indie releases in the area.

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Try our home-made pasta dishes: Beef or vegetable lasagne, or a generous helping ofspaghetti bolognaise - aUonly £4.75 Or some little extras: Garlic bread £1.00, mixed side salad (ring for choice of dressings) £1.50, coleslaw 75p, baked potato £1.75, gateaux or cheescake (various) £1.50

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White Labels and others can be ordered, but be prepared to queue behind the host of DJ's perfecting their mixing techniques at the counter. Conversely, metalheads should search out Lizard Records whilst for fanatical collectors there are a multitude of classic record shops and compact disc exchange shops. So that's about it for a guide to shopping in Norwich for the uninitiated... but fear not, for aH these shops are accompanied by a vast amount of cash dispensers for your spending convenience.

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eee Michele du Randt examines the financial packages available to students in 1994-5 and weighs them up ow you've actually made it to University, one thing you'll find you can ' t possibly survive without, apart from your teddy-bear, is a bank account. You'll be forced into a rather harrowing experience at Fresher's fair, whereby several smiling and suited people will thrust endless leaflets and free plastic keyrings into your already overladen arms in the vain hope of recruiting you (and your grant) into their financial institution. But don't be put off by all of this, and certainly don't leave Fresher's Fair feeling you have to spend the next semester trudging through the stacks of bumph before giving in and deciding to plump for the bank offering the most freebies. For there are several very important things to keep in mind when choosing a student bank account - the least important being the number of money-off vouchers for HMV or free cinema tickets you'll receive on opening the account. This is because, unless you happen to be a member of the aristocracy or very lucky at the bookies, an overdraft is absolutely vital during your time at university, and not just in your fmal year. According to findings in the 1994 Barclays NUS Student Debt Survey for the region which includes London and the South-East, 49 per cent of students owed money to banks or building societies . On average this figure is around £308 . The survey also shows that students ended their first year with an average overall

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debt of £653, proving that it is in fact virtually impossible to start your summer holidays in credit. In fact, you ' ll no doubt come to realise that the three month break is anything but a holiday when you find it necessary to work every hour of every day in order to be able to start your second year in the black. This is why,

items such as books, not just beer. Another way in which most banks try to ease the pressure on students, and Freshers in particular, is by providing student business officers or advisers to help you with anything concerning your account - how to manage financially if your grant cheque is late or just to talk about ways in

Of the major high street institutions Barclays, NatWest, Lloyds, Midland, TSB, Halifax and the Royal Bank of Scotland all offer student accounts and there is considerable variation in what each has to offer with. And since they set out particular categories, it might remind you that you are supposed to actually spend money on ' academic '

although it may seem like a lot of extra hassle at the time, it is advisable to try and draw up some kind of a budget planner at the

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l!f:hlcal Banking Recent generations of students have become increasingly more ethically aware and this year's influx will no doubt be the same. Of course, you don't have to open an account with one of the 'big four',and if the ethical standpoint of a bank is the most important factor in deciding where to place your grant cheque, then you might decide to open an account elsewhere. For some high street banks are being targeted for their involvement in Third World Debt, high· lighted by protests from the LAMB (Lloyds and Midland Boycott) campaign, a regular sight at UEA and in Norwich. But there are alternatives, the most suitable for students possibly being the Co-Operative Bank. They have strong policies and practices towards protecting the environment, and, unlike some of the major banks, were not involved in contributing towards Third World debt. The Co-op Bank also refuses to do business with companies which exploit animals, or organisations and regimes which abuse human rights. Their student package doesn't offer any ofthe usual freebies and, as a spokesperson points out, "You'll have to exchange the free CDs and cinema tickets for the peace of mind of knowing that your money is being used ethically." •Further information on the CoOp Bank is available from the Stu· dent Union or from The Co-Operative Bank PLC, Head Office, 1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EP.

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start of the year, basing it on the intake of your grant cheque, student loan, parental contribution, part-time job etc and then deducting for outgoing costs such as rent, food, books, travel, beer etc (although not necessarily in that order). Some banks have ready produced budget planners, so there's even less for your brain to cope

Lloyds, Midland, TSB, Halifax and the Royal Bank of Scotland all offer student accounts and there is considerable variation in what each has to offer, insofar as interest-free overdraft limits, credit intereft rates, types of credit card, bank charges and so on. The table below lists the major instit:.Jtions and what each has to offer, not only to the confused first year, but also to the seasoned postgraduate. It sets out the most important factors contributing to the decision you make in choosing which particular institution to bank with. For with grants frozen since 1990, students have had to rely increasingly on the Government's infamous Student Loans Scheme, which you can apply for at any time during the academic year. And, although the responsible student of the 90s isn't borrowing as much as is available, it is from this source that students borrow the most money - and the Barclays NUS Debt Survey puts the average amount at £699 for 1994. The survey also shows that, in general, 54 per cent of a student's debt was owed to the Student Loans scheme, compared with only 22 per cent owed to the bank. None of the institutions will necessarily stop you from going into the red, and they will want you to pay back those overdrafts subject to certain terms and conditions, but in general they are there to offer advice and look after your financial matters. In fact, it's in your own interest to keep on friendly terms with your bank since out of all the acquaintances you make at university, this is probably one of the most important to you after graduation and beyond.

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Harrison Ford is back as Jack Ryan, in 'Clear and Present Danger', the sequel to box-office smash, Patriot Games. Caroline Jenkinson previews the film ...

Clear and Present Danger USA (1994) Action-thriller Dir: Philip Noyce MGM Cannon • out now

arrison Ford returns to the role of Jack Ryan in 'Clear and Present Danger', which, like its predecessor 'Patriot Games' , is based on a novel by Tom Clancy. Jack is promoted from analyst to deputy director of intelligence for the CIA and finds himself thrust into one of

America's most dangerous conflicts - the war on drugs. His discovery of a connection between a Colombian drug cartel and an influential friend of the US President lead Jack from the power corridors of Washington DC to the jungles of Colombia and the streets of

Bogota. Around him, deceptive alliances, an American covert-action team and the complex hierarchy of the cartel foster a menacing conspiracy where it isn't always apparent just who are the enemies. lt certainly sounds exciting on

paper, and for the most part, it's exciting on the screen too. But be warned - this is not an explosion-aminute film . I had to keep prodding my companion t'J make sure he was still awake during the first-half hour, which did seem to drag on . it's worth persevering with though , because you will be rewarded with some truly nail-biting moments. Surprisingly, the most gripping scene turns out not to be one of the shootA outs in Colombia, but the point where Jack is ttying to copy secret files from \ another CIA man's computer. it's real 'Will he make it?' type stuff, which is what makes 'Clear and Present Danger' the best film out at the moment.

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rnold Schwarzenegger plays Harry Trasker, a James Bond type character who makes a great spy, but a lousy husband. His wife of fifteen years, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, believes he's a computer salesman, until all sorts of wild and crazy things start happening to them both. Understandably, she isn't too chuffed to find out what her husband's real profession is. Lots of great action sequences raise this film above most of the current batch of blood 'n' bullet movies. And the director is none other than James Cameron - the master of detail - who brought us the fabulous Tenninator 2, also starring Amie, a couple of years ago.

his was the opening film at this year's Cannes Film Festival, i and is directed by one of ~ France's most promising directors. Deneveuve 1 (putting in an emotionally ~ intense performance) and Auteuil play a brother and ' sister who are brought to~ gether when their mother j suffers a stroke.

• Blade Runner USA(1982) Sci-Fi Thriller Dir: Ridley Scott Union Films • Weds 28.8

f you are one of the 5 people in Britain who hasn't seen this yet, then this is a good opportunity for you to catch it. Hugh Grant is the charmingly vague and unpunctual young man who conducts a relationship with a beautiful American woman only on nuptial occasions. Light, bright, frothy fun.

major cult film hat more than roves its status. Harrison Ford plays the cop who is assigned to track down a group of replicants that have illegally come to earth; a group which includes a pre-Guinness Rutger Hauer and Darryl Hannah in a wig and costume from hell. lt's worth seeing for those alone... oh, and Sean Young's shoulderpads as well. What's more, this is the Directo(s Cut - watch out for the Unicorn.

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Billy Crystal's back in 'City Slickers 11 -The Legend of Curly's Gold'

he world's worst City Sllckers 11 cowboys are back! USA(1994) Mitch Robbins (CrysComedy-adventure Dlr: Paul Weiland tal) and Phil Berquist Odeon • from 23.9 (Stem) are about to leave the safety of the city for the Wild West again; this time to search for lost treasure. After accidentally finding an old treasure map hidden in the hat he inherited from the late trail boss Curly, Mitch sees Curly popping up everywhere, convinced he has returned from the dead. Some research reveals that Curly's father was involved in an infamous train robbery. Could the map be real? And could

there be a fortune in gold just waiting to be found? lt's time for Mitch and Phil to saddle up, grab their mobile phones and head out west. They are joined for this adventure by M itch's 'black sheep' brother Glen (Jon Lovitz). who is obsessed with the film 'Godfather 11'. and , much to their surprise, Curly's twin brother Duke (Jack Palance, making a welcome return after his 'death' in the original movie). From here on, it's an endless round of mishaps, surprises and unexpected crises.

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o you hate travelling on Speed buses? All that waiting USA(1994) about for one to tu m up, the Action-thriller Dir: Jan De Bont lack of drivers Odeon ·from 30.9 with the correct change, the sitting around in traffic jams for hours on end - it's enough to drive you mad. These, however, are mere midgets of problems when compared to what the bus passengers in 'Speed' have to face. For sociopath Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) has placed a bomb on board that is set to explode the moment the speed falls under 50 mph. ~_.~~--~----~~

Only LAPD cop Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves), and bus passenger Annie (Sandra Bullock) can stop this happening. He's a man with a fearless nature and a good understanding of the criminal mind; she's an innocent victim who has become the unwitting driver of the runaway bus. Together, as time runs out, and they head towards a nail-biting climax, they struggle to make it through the rush hour..

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Far left: Upwardly mobile: Keanu stars in action-thriller, 'Speed' Left: A dashing star

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sk Sugar's frontman , Bob Mould, whether he intended the band's new album , 'File Under Easy Listening ' to sound 'non-commercial', he'll reply in the negative. Prev: Sugar Instead he says "lt was just let's make a Weds Del 5/ £8 record that really sounds like what's going on ." They've certainly done that, producing a sound far more varied than that heard on their previous two albums , 'Copper Blue' and 'Beaster'. lt was something that took quite a bit of work. The album was originally recorded in Atlanta , Georgia, in March of this year. But after three weeks, and with it virtually complete , Mould erased the band's 1992 smash suethe whole thing. The band cess. "As my writing goes then hastily regrouped in further and further it's just Austin , Texas , and did it all hard not to totally regurgitate again . "lt was starting to sound like a what you've done before ... lt could easily have sounded really calculated record ," says like a record that would fit Bob. "I thought it was pretty neatly on the airwaves next to miserable." Pearl Jam or whatever. But He adds : "We bashed it out a that scares me, that idea ... " lot quicker the second time Make up your own mind when around , took a different attithe threesome visit UEA to tude towards it, like tough s**t belt out some newies from if there's some mistakes F.U.E.L as well as some of there ." The guitarisU vocalist the faves like 'If I Can't also explains he was worried Change Your Mind '. 'F.U.E.L' was going to sound Peter Hart too much like 'Copper Blue',

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back, and were quickly pushed to the fore of a mediahyped crusty scene, with songs like 'Teenage Turtles' and 'Please Don't Fight'. Forget the hype and check out the music Instead, which draws primarily from the pop side of Ska and Dub, though occasionally edges towards Ozrics-like space-rock. Irresistibly danceable... this is skankin' music. TL

*ASWAD, Britain's best loved reggae band, stop off at UEA on Sunday September 25, as they continue their UK tour. Celebrating two decades in the music business, the band released their first album for four years, 'Rise and Shine', back in June, signalling a slight change of style, as the band presented a revitalised sound for the '90s.

The old Aswad sound is still there though, something wh ich will please the band's grassroots audience. Tickets for the gig are £8.50 adv.

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he music press have acclaimed Blink's debut afbum,"AMap Of The Universp by Blink", as "The fineSt Irish pop album EVER", so it's about time you woke up to them. Hailing from Dublin, they've been together as a band since late 1991. Their debut single, released in March 1993 went straight into the Irish,Top Ten, and in the same year they won a best new band award. Moving from Lime Records to Parlophone, the bapd have grown and grown; and late last year they went on a 23 date tour with Carter USM, drawing rave reactions from the notoriously hostile Carter crowd. Save the jokes about 'Blink and you'll miss them' and get down to the gig. Support comes from local band, The Joeys, and Orange, a fantastic new signing from Chrysalis records. Their debut single is great, and is reviewed on page 24.

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Eye', is released). 'Inside' spent three months in the UK Top 40 and sold more than 300 ,000 copies Tickets are £6.50.

Scrawl The Waterfront Tues Sept 27 Three-grrrl US band, Scrawl, first appeared in 1985 as support for the Meat Puppets, and over the last 9 years have grown and grown. Tickets are £3.50.

Stiltskin The Waterfront Mon Oct3 Stiltskin, the four piece rock band who made no.1 with their debut single, 'Inside', reach The Waterfront at the start of October (the day their debut album , 'The Mind's

These Animal Men Wilde Club - NAC Mon Oct3 Controversial-in-their-ownboxer-shorts band , These Animal Men, hit the Norwich Arts Centre on Monday, October 3. The NWONW band , wh ich have built up a huge following in their native

Brighton, recently went down a storm when they did a S*M*A*S*H on Top of The Pops. Tickets are £4.

Shed Seven NAC Weds Oct5 Music-press darlings, Shed Seven, are currently touring to promote their new album , 'Change Giver'. Their current single, 'Speak Easy', has done well in the charts, following the equally successful 'Dolphin'.

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rrr BjCJIIII Again Flashba ck & Live Album/ Double LP Excuse me while I pick myself up off the floor. This album , from Aussie Abba impersonators , Bjorn Again , is just so funny. And so desperately sad at the same time . 'Flashback' features the phenomenally successful band singing some of their favourite numbers, incl uding 'Fiashdan ce ', 'So You Win Aga in', and the tra cks off last year's 'Erasure-ish' EP, 'Stop' and 'A Little Respect'. There's even a cover of Blondie's 'Den is Denis'. it's a great concept, marred by th e fact that Bjorn Aga in aren 't particularly great singers. And wh o wou ld seriously play thi s in their bedroom while their neighbour's playing the latest from Oasi s/ The Grid/ Sub Sub? Credibility rati ng: minus five . The Live Alb um (a clever way of getting

round the fact that Bjorn Ag ain are fo rb idden from stud io-recording any Abba songs) is marg inally better, if only because it recreates some of the atmosphere of the ban d's excel lent gigs. All the favou rites are there , including 'Money Money', 'Waterloo ' and 'Dancing Queen', along with those mockSwedish accents. Th ere's al so a surprise or two , including an excruci atingly bad , but incred ibly amusing instrumental of Nirvana 's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'; Ku rt Cobain did, after all , ca ll the band 'awesome'. Live, yes , but not like this. Spend your money on a ticket to see them li ve at The Waterfront on December 14 instead .

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.ludy over ftle Rainbow/ EP Don't ignore this review just because you don't recognise the name of the band, as chances are they ' re all you'll be hearing about very shortly, if this debut single is anything to go by. The Waterfront's Marketing man, Dominic Russeii-Price, told me he went ca mping and woke up in the middle of night with this delightful little tu ne going rou nd in his head . I know the feeling , I've been humming 'Judy Over The Rain bow' ev er since he passed the CD on to me. it's funny, though , I'm not fed up with this mellow number, whi ch contrasts the viewpoints of two people, one w ho has a head-in-the-clouds attitu de, whi le the other has an overly cyn ica l approach. Judy Over The Rainbow was written by lead singer of the

band, Rick Corcoran, as were 'Bed ' and 'Disposable', the other two tracks on the EP, which are almost as good , fitting more into the category of " pyschedelic punk, psychotic pop", which is how the band describe their music . No matter how many t imes you play these, I have the feel ing you 'll never get the pip. •Catch Orange supporting Blink at The Waterfront on Saturday September 24.

Adorable Fake/ LP Adorable have been knocking around for a while now, and althoug h they've produced some good stuff, they've never really got the attention they deserve. Perhaps 'Fake', their second album will ch ange all that, but I doubt it. For although the album begins promisingly with 'Feed Me', followed by latest single, Ven detta, it unfortunately all sounds a bit repetitive from there on. Perhaps an excepti on is the album's last track, 'Have '.'ou Seen The Light' , which takes a far gentler tone at the start, bursting into a wonderful frenzy of guitars mid-way through . If only more were like this.

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I'm trying to go a day . . without a cigarette .. ." says Rob Newman, by way of introduction. He raises his voice as he adds, •... so I'm a bit snappy." But when I ask about the issue which the media would have ~ believe is of tantamount impo~ tance in his life at the mor.FPlwhether I should call him ob' or 'Robert' - he's quite rei ed. ' Whatever you're hap · Witht really. I'm not really bo about it. As it happens, of the beefs the press have h that they came late to all of actually on all the credits et Mary Whitehouse Expe · nee' and 'Newman and B iolln Pieces, it's Robert, a ~ the comedy videos as wEilt. 'But people tend to Rob which is nice, but I thi(lk it's nlcO if people are familiar~ they want to be, rath rthan you impose your own fam"marity: He thinks for a moment and adds, perhaps co lty, but perhaps not, 'I a ~Ifs J bit ugly, those po~ ra with Elton John, where it sa ,..'Elton'.l think 'no, no, no, '11 decide whether I'm on first t

Robert Newman has fulfilled his biggest ambition, to write a book. He talks to Peter Hart every time he was hit by the teacher.. . not that I did,' he laughs, "let me make that absolutely clear, not that I did!' Rob then tells how he based the Prelude to 'Dependence Day' on one of his own experiences. In it, David Bowie has become ob$e$$ with a fan - dressing like him and Sleep'ng on his doorstep. I was on my own outside a the.tre in \.QodQn and someone came up and asked for my autograph, $0 he~ 'dpn't worry, I won't bother you an ore' and I s.ld 'no, OQ, come in d have a drink', I ~ty $larted icking." We move back to ~king about ~.and I ask Rob w ¥he's cttosen the Norwleh Arts centre to pr&vH!w new material (Sep.,; tembet 26-29 8)f:t't'ore ~e h road ·a 43 dat$ tour in

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he's rar last year. · mours that as splitting his former TV partner, Davi Baddiel, ('we always knew we wouldn't work together indefinitely"). They did break up ("the split was quite painless' ) following a sell-out Wembley Arena gig, and David Baddiel went on to host TV's fantasy football. Rob, meanwhile, has written his

the Adriatic.• But he must value what we think

settled, really. I think that's reflected in the comedy." Judge for yourself at the end of the month. See that comedian and author coming off the phone and lighting a cigarette? That's Rob Newman, that is.

to think of me like that than as the man who stands round outside public toilets for too long [his stage character, Jarvis) or as the boy who wet himself at school

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Hamlet Theatre Royal Unti/24.9 There's something rotten in the state of Denmark ... and something quite superb on stage at the Theatre Royal. Sir Peter Hall's third production of Shakespeare's tragedy (he has already worked with the RSC and the Royal National Theatre), stars Stephen Dillane as Hamlet, Donald Sinden as Polonius, and Gwen Taylor as Gertrude. Anyone who enjoys the work of the Bard, or top quality performances in general, should love this.

Die Fledermaus/ HMS Pinafore Theatre Royal 03.10 to 08.10 Not one, but two offerings from the D'Oyly Carte opera company. 'Die Fledermaus' is a joyous combination of Johann Strauss' waltzes and polkas, with rumbustious drinking songs and rich choral singing. 'HMS Pinafore' is

"Norwich Is always In danger ol being sort ol Just cut oil by The Wash and then 11 won't really matter what you think... "

THE STUDENTS' LANDLORD another combined musical treat, with Gilbert's lampooning of the establishment marrying perfectly with Sullivan's heartwarming songs.

How The Other Half Loves Maddermarlcet Theatre 30.9 to 08.10 This is one of Alan Ayckboum's finest comedies. The action takes place at two dinner parties thrown on consecutive nights, and focuses on the lives and loves of three married couples, linked together by the work of the husbands. Chaos ensues when infidelity, lies and misunderstandings come to the dinner table.

Bloodstream NotWich Arts Centre Thurs 22.9 Rob Newman is the big news at NAC this fortnight (see above) but this also promises to be well worth a look, being voted the South African Play of the Year in 1992, and winning an Edinburgh

Fringe theatre award last year. Presented by the Mouthpeace company, 'Bloodstream' is a wonderfully original production which uses the human body as a landscape for an hilarious, satirical and allegorical journey through the innards of the South African body politic.

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OYou can catch the most talked-about and controversial concert of the year, Take That at Sheffield, recorded exclusively for Radio 1FM, on Saturday, September 24 at 9:00pm. OMonday, September 26 is REM day All day on Radio 1FM, marking the release of the band's new album, 'Monster', and various tracks from it.

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year was 'Go! ' the first exhibition to be curated by students on the new Museology MA course at UEA. This was basically a display of boardgames from all over the world , with visitors being given a chance to play some of these games. The first exhibition for this academic year is entitled 'Worlds In A Box' and begins on October 11 .

This is an exhibition featuring those 20th Century artists who have featured boxes in their work. 70 artists (including Man Ray and Yoko Ono) and 140 works ranging from surrealism to pop art will be on display. "But what about the cost?" I hear some of you cry. Well , there's no need to worry on that front, because the Sainsbury Centre offers free

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small sum in the ·restaurant. And it's dead good nosh too. In fact, the only time that it's not worth going to the Sainsbury Centre is on a Monday - because that's when it's closed . Otherwise, you should have no trouble getting ill - it's open Tues to 12pm to 5pm .

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14 day listings in association with the Theatre Royal - Reservations THURSDAYSEPTEMBER22

NORWICH

Cannon See Friday.

Odeon See Wednesday.

'Bloodstream ' is a hilarious journey through the body politic of South Africa, using the human body to explain it all. £5/£3 .50 cone, Bpm.

Cinema City See Wednesday. Also 2.30pm .

Oval Templegate - rock.

Theatre Royal See Wednesday. 7pm only.

Bosw ells 4D Jones - 9pm to midnight.

Norwich Arts Centre Bloodstream - prese nted by Mouth peace. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe First Winner 1993,

Hy's Club night. Ad mission £2 , 9pm2am. Happy Hour- midnight to 1am.

Cinema C ity The Age of Innocence (U) Martin Scorsese's adaptation of the Edith Wharton novel , starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Michelle Pfieffer. 5pm . Bhaji on the Beach (15) - A group of Asian women go on a

Can non See Wednesday.

Compiled by Caro/ine Jenkinson

WEDNESDAYSEPTEMBER21

SUNDAYSEPTEMBER25 Odeon See Friday.

day trip to see the Blackpool illuminations. 7.30pm.

lEA Gig: Aswad - riding high on the back of the singles 'Shine' and 'Warriors'. £8.50.

Oval Australian Pink Floyd Show. 8os w ells Broadside Swingtet. 12 noon to 3pm.

MONDAYSEPTEMBER26

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Cannon Some or all of the films from Wednesday should be showing - ring for details. Odeon City Slickers 11 opens, plus some or all of the films from Wednesday. Cinema City See Wednesday. Also True Romance (18) - Christian Slater plays a young man who gets caught up in the world of prostitutes and drugs. 11 pm . Theatre Royal See Wednesday. 7pm only. Norwich Arts Centre African Dance Workshop, held at Orford Yard Dance Studio, Red Lion Street. £6/£4 cone, 79pm. The Mangoes , plus DJ - the best in reggae and African roots . £4/ £3 .50 cone, 8.30pm .

Waterfront Club night: Fishtank- house, trance and old school sounds. DJs Jon D, N2 Chill, Jezeroona and Guests. Upstairs: Electric Ambience; Faceless plus DJs . £3.50/£3. 9pm-1 .30am . Oval Law - rock. 8os wells East Coast Blues Bqnd . 9pm to midnight.

Odeon Screen 1: Calor of Night (1 8)featuri ng Bruce Willis in the nude! 1.30pm , 5.15pm, 7.45pm. Screen 2: Four Weddings and a Funeral (15) - phenominally successful British comedy. 1.10pm, 5.30pm . Screen 3: Wolf (15)- Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in werewolf drama . 3.1Opm , 7.30pm. Also When A Man Love s A Woman (15)- drama about a perfect marriage rocked by alcoholism. 2.30pm, 5pm , 8.05pm. Cin ema City Ma Saison Preferee (15)- A brother and sister are brought together when their mother suffers a stroke. With Catherine Deneuve. 5.45pm , 8.15pm.

Waterfront The Christians- Liverpudlian group, famous for such hits as 'Hooverville' and 'Harvest for the World '. Support from Behind The Lines. £8 .50 . Boswells Lee Vasey Band. 9pm to midnight. Hy's Club night. Admission £1 , 9pm2am . Happy Hour - midnight to 1am. Manhattans Upfront Dance - with top National DJs. Prices TBC .

Ritzy Go. £1.50 admission before 11pm, £2.50 after, 9pm-2am. Peppermint Park Happy Wednesday - All pints £1 .20, spirits £1 .50. Admission discount with NUS card .

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Manhattans Hyper - upfront dance.

Odeon See Friday.

Ritzy

Cinema City Four Weddings and a Funeral (15)- featuring a little known actor called Hugh Grant, and an obscure track by Wet Wet Wet... . 5.45pm. Flight of the Innocent (18)Italian film about a ten-year old boy who goes on the run. 8.15pm.

Fast Trax. Admission £2 before 10.30pm , £3 after, 9pm-2am. Peppermint Park Club night. Admission £3 all ' night.

Theatre Royal The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie starring Patricia Hodge as the inspirational and wilful schoolteacher. £2-£15, 7.30pm.

Theatre Royal Hamlet- Sir Peter Hall's new production of Shakespeare's tragedy. Stars Stephen Dillane and Donald Sinden . £3-£18 .50, 1.30pm, 7pm. Norwich Arts Centre Davey Arthur and Co- a night of jigs, reels, ballads and plenty of surprises with one of the most familiar names in Irish folk music. £5 .50/£3.50 cone, Bpm .

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Hy's Club night. Admission £4 all night.

SATURDAYSEPTEMBER24 Cannon Screen 1: Clear and Present Danger (12)- with Harrison Ford and Willem Dafoe. 1.45pm, 4.45pm, Bpm. Screen 2: The Mask (PG)comic book capers with Jim Carrey. 1.30pm , 3.50pm, 6.1Opm, 8.30pm. Screen 3: True Lies (15)James Bond type adventure with big Arnie. 1.30pm , 4.45pm , Bpm. Screen 4: Wyatt Earp (12)Kevin Costner saddles up again for another 3 hour plus Western. 2.30pm, 7.30pm.

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Norwich Arts Centre Rob Newman - returning to his favourite 'testing ' ground , Rob is trying out new material before embarking on his first national solo tour. £6 , 8pm . Waterfront Sofa: Low volume ambience, with DJs and bands. £2, 9pm12.30am B o swells Showcase - to be announced.

Ritzy Nth Degree. Entry free before 11 pm with an NUS card , £2 after. 9pm-2am . Peppermint Park UEA Welcome Back Party. Pints SOp , spirits £1.50. Admission discount with an NUS card .

TUESDAYSEPTEMBER27 Cannon See Friday. Odeon See Friday. Cinema City See Wednesday. Also Jurassic · Park (PG)- a monster hit, starring lots of monsters. 2.30pm . Theatre Royal See Wednesday. Norwich A rts Cent re Poorboys - New Orleans R&B and pumping cajun. A complete Louisianan dance experience. £5/£3 cone, 8pm .

indie , alternative and dance, with DJ Paul Fayers . 9pm1.30am. Oval Sweet 'n' Innocent, plus Retaliator- rock. Boswells The Dalling Brothers. 9pm to midnight. Hy's Club night. Adm ission £3 before 1Opm , £4 before 11pm and £5 after. Manhattans Drinks Promotion Night.

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Ritzy

Live in the LCR: Mark Lamarrstand-up comedian and presenter of 'The Word'. £2 .

Furious Fun . £3 admission before 10.30pm , £5 after. 9pm2am.

W aterfront Blink, with support from the brilliant Orange and The Joeys. £3.50. Downstairs: Meltdown -

Peppermint Park Club night. £3 before 10.30pm, £4 after.

Cannon See Friday. Odeon See Friday. C inema City FourWeddings .. . 5.45pm . Flight ofthe Innocent - 2.30pm , 8.15pm. Theatre Royal See Monday. N o rwich Arts Cen t re See Monday.

lEA Live in the Hive- Fat Bob and the Cu reheads- an evening of Cure covers. Waterfront Scrawl - the Am erican guitar combo. £3.50. Boswells Jazz 'n' Blues Jam . 9pm to midnight. Hy's Club night. Admission £1 , 1Opm2am.

Cannon Cinema , Prince of Wales Road. Tel623312 Odeon Cinema , Anglia Square. Tel 0426 932450 Cinema City, St Andrews Street. Tel 622047 Theatre Royal, Theatre Street. Tel 630000 Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedicts Street. Tel 660352 Maddermarket Theatre, Maddermarket . Tel620917 Manhattan Nightclub, Dove Street. Tel629060 The Oval Rock House, Dereham Road. Te1748244 Peppermint Park, Rose Lane. Tel764192 . ' Ritzy Nightclull:;Tombland. Tel621541 ~fj;·;' BosweJJs/t:fyJ A,Tombland. Tel 626099. :·· .·· The Waterfront/ . ' .;. ... ~ ........... ~r:_~· =·- .. ' King Street. Tel 632717 .

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Cannon

Oval

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See Friday.

Earthtribe - space rock.

See Friday, September 23.

Odeon

Boswells

Odeon

See Friday.

Horizon. 9pm to midnight.

See Friday, September 23.

Gig: Alison Moyet; sure to please with her mix of her own songs and timeless classics. £7.50.

Hy's

Cinema City

Oval

Club night. For prices and times, see last Wednesday.

Ground hogs- rhythm and blues.

Ritzy Go. 9pm-2am.

FourWeddings... 5.45pm , 8.15pm. Free Willy (U)- Sounds dodgy, but it's just the touching story of one boy and his whale. 2.30pm .

Manhattans

Theatre Royal

Hy's

Upfront - see last Wednesday.

See Monday. Also 2.30pm.

Club night. For prices and times, see last Saturday.

Cinema City See Monday. Theatre Royal See Monday. Also 2.30pm.

Norwich Arts Centre See Monday. Waterfront Back To The Planet; a unique mix of reggae, squat rock and punk dub. Support from Colorfonn. £5.

Peppermint Park

Maddermarket Theatre

Happy Wednesday. For prices and times, see last Wednesday.

See Friday.

Cannon

Oval

See Friday.

Dog Eat Dog, plus Sod's Lawrock.

Climax Jazz Band. 9pm to midnight.

revivalism. Upstairs: Meltdown the usual indie eclecticism. £3.50/£3, 9pm-1 .30pm.

Ritzy Furious Fun. 9pm-2am.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 2

Cinema City

Cannon

repression and revolution.

See Friday, September23.

7.30pm.

Odeon

Theatre Royal

See Friday, September 23.

Stephane Grappelli- the world's greatest jazz violinist. £3-£15, 7.30pm.

Hy's

Scorsese x 4 (15)- A rare chance to see a compilation of early shorts by the director of 'Mean Streets' and 'Taxi Driver'.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30

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lEA Live in the Hive: Comedy with lan Cognito and Brian and his Exploding Cock.

See Friday, September 23.

Cinema City Norwich Arts Centre See Monday.

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Club night. £3 before 10.30pm, £4 after.

Boswells

Theatre Royal See Monday.

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Peppermint Park

The Fat Slugs Blues Band. 9pm to midnight.

Club night. For prices and times, see last Thursday.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 4

Manhattans

Odeon See Friday.

Four Weddings ... 2.30pm, 5.45pm, 8.15pm.

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Boswells

Drinks Promotion Night.

Waterfront The Thatcher Years: Eighties

THURSDAYSEPTEMBER29

Maddermarket Theatre

Oval Cinema City

Glen Hughes (ex Deep Purple).

See Monday. Also 2.30pm.

Boswells Theatre Royal See Monday.

Jazz 'n' Blues Jam . 9pm to midnight.

See Friday.

Spm.

Oval

Like Water For Chocolate (15)a modem fairytale of romance,

Judge Dredd- reggae.

Maddermarket Theatre

Hy's

See Friday.

Club night. For prices and times, see last Tuesday.

MONDAY . OCTOBER3 Cannon See Friday, September23.

Odeon See Friday, September 23.

Cinema City Thirty-Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (PG)- an original and entertaining film about the eccentnc Canadian classical pianist. 5.45pm, 8.15pm.

Theatre Royal Cannon

Waterfront

See last Friday.

Milky Lunch - Uplifting house music, with DJs AI MacKenzie (D:Ream), Alphy and Simmy. Also Offyerface: hard house and techno. £3.50/£3, 9pm-

Odeon Speed opens, plus see last Friday.

2am. Cinema City Oval

Four Weddings ... 5.45pm, 8.15pm. Also Les Visiteurs (15)- an eleventh century knight accidentally gets transported to present-day France. 11pm.

Beyond the Blues. 9pm to midnight.

Theatre Royal

Hy's

See Monday.

Club night. Admission £4 all night.

Jaimz Gang- glam rock.

Boswells

Maddermarket Theatre How The Other Half Loves - a comedy about a trio of married couples, by Alan Ayckboum. £2.50-£6.50, 7.30pm.

Manhattans Hyper- see last Friday.

Ritzy Fast Trax. 9pm-2am.

Norwich Arts Centre Rock, Salt and Nails - A sparky young group of Shetlanders, with a bunch of highly original songs and tunes. £5/£3 cone,

Bpm.

Peppermint Park HMV Promotions Night; with record and T-Shirt giveaways!

Die Fledennaus - Johann Strauss' light-hearted comedy, presented by the D'Oyly Carte opera company. £3-£19.50, 7.30pm.

Maddermarket Theatre See Friday.

Norwich Arts Centre Wilde Club: These Animal Men, plus 60 Ft Dolls, Lovejunk and Whisk. £4.

Waterfront Stiltskin- proving that there is life beyond a Levi's commercial. Support from Sulphur. £6.50.

Boswells Showcase. 9pm to 11pm.

Ritzy Nth Degree. 9pm-2am.

Peppermint Park Student 'Flower Power' Night bring your flares for 70s fancy dress!

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comment Where•s the communication ... officer? THE level of bureaucracy Concrete has encountered in an attempt to uncover what actually happened in the Sabb breakin scandal has been considerable For while Comms Officer, Polly Knewstub, has specifically stated that, "This [inc ident] is not a cover up", the confusion over what really occurred tells a di ffe rent story. It has not helped that the measures taken to censor the flow of information from the Union to Concrete have also proved to be positively draconian. Union chief, Bill Rhodes, and Steward Bemie Aid is were the only two other staff actually present on the night. Yet for Concrete to be able to talk to the two about Polly and Jacqui's role in the episode, it was first necessary to seek permission from Polly herself. lt is to her credit that she all owed us to talk to them, especially as there are some startling inconsistencies between what the Comms Officers say and what some other parties think happened. Polly's first letter of explanation to the Exec told how they entered the GSA bar "at which point the alarms were activated." But the alarms are only activated if the shutters protecting the bar are lifted. Bemie Aldis, who had been on duty that night and was the first to be called when the alarm went off, stated that the shutters were raised. GSA President, Tony Burton, added afterwards that this would have only taken place to allow someone access to behind the bar. For thei r part, Polly and Jacqui insist that their intention was not criminal in any way, but accounts of this have also varied. At the time they apparently told Bemie they were looking for something to eat, although both now deny this. "We didn't have any intention to do anything in particular and there is really no explanation for what was done", said Jacqui . They simply claim they behaved 'like a couple of kids '.

lt must be the first time ever that members of the Union Executive have been unable to justify themselves.

FANCY THE MOTHER OF ALL REUNIONS? ere you a student at Newcastle Polytechnic in 1984, or do yo u k.now anyone who was? If so, you/they are invited to the mother of all reunions, to be held at Newcastle Polytechnic on 19 November 1994. It is open to all students who were at the 'poly' in 1984 and on any course. Currently some 150 ex-students will be attending and I expect this number to double. I appreciate that I 0 years have passed, but many younger brothers, sisters and relatives etc. will now be studying all across the country.

For more details please contact me at the following address: Bryan Tyrer, 6 Broad lands, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8DH. Tel: 0257-4 72399 (Home), 061-8692000 (Work). See you in November!

Bryan Tyrer

Beaver Appeal

run a local Beaver Colony and I am desperately looking for an assistant leader td help me run the group. We have been meeting for the past eight years but my as-

sistants who have recent ly helped have moved to pastures new. If anyone interested has a couple of spare hours each week and lots of enthusiasm, I would love to hear from you. We meet early on a Friday evening in the Scout HQ next to St. Anne 's Church on the Avenues and there arc usually approximately 15 boys aged between six and eight years. If anyone would like further details I can be contacted either on Wymond h am (0953) 603840, Norwich 57452 or at 125 Lime Tree Avenue , Wymondham , NR18 OEJ.

Lindsay Parjilt

Wanted: Solar Lawnmower

rc there any science students out there who can hink of any logistical reasons why it would not be possible to have a solar powered, cordless, re-chargeab le lawn mower which also incorporates a dynamo? It would be 'green' in every sense and one would not have the constant irritation of running the ri sk of accident with the flex .

Tony Crush (Hist 11)

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THEY said they couldn't afford it. They said it was impractical It's the issue on every student's mind, and the question everyone wants to ask at UGMs. What are we frothing on about? Beer prices. The Union has scotched st udents fears of rising prices, serving up a tonic with the news that they're downing prices on two top lines to £I a pint.

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Keith Whitmore • Chief Reporter: Mark Austin •Editorial Contributors: Caroline Adlem, Nick Amies , Olivia Simmonds, Keeley Smith , Tony Lansdowne •Advertising Manager: Simon Mann •Production Manager: Stephen Howard e Technical Advisor: Neil Barnden eSpecial thanks to: Union House Stewards . •Concrete is published by the Union of UEA Students. Opinions expressed are those of the Contributor and not necessarily those of the Publisher or Editor. Use of the name 'The Event' appears by arrangement with Planet Zog Ltd . •Printed by Eastern Counties Newspapers, Prospect House, Rouen Road , Norwich NR 1 1RE . •Concrete is printed on recycled paper using biodegradable inks.

A new facility • to be known as The Copy Shop • will be open from 11 October 1994 to provide a comprehensive walk in • photocopying ~.....~ and binding service to students, staff and visitors.

Restaurant Open Monday to Saturday 9am io Spm.

lt will be located directly opposite the Sports Centre entrance and will be open between the hours of 10.00 and 16.00 hours Monday to Friday. (The opening hours wl/1 be kept under review depending upon demand).

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GUIDE TO COSTS & FACILITIES A4 Single sided, blacK & white copies ............. 4p A4 Double sided, blacK & white copies ........... 7p A3 Single sided, blacK & white copies ............. 7p A4 Single sided spot colour, blacK & one colour copies ................................. 12P A3 single sided spot colour, blacK & one colour .............................................. 1Sp A4 Full colour copi es .......................................... SOp A3 Full colour copies .......................................... 1.00 A4 bla cK & white t ransparancles ...................... 30p A4 Full colour tran spa rancles ........................... ssp A4 Ful l colour from slides ................................. sop A3 Ful l colour from slides ................................. 1.00

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Materials which reqUire finishing operations like laminating and comb binding etc. may need to be left with the copy Shoo Staff for collection at an agreed time. Special reqUirements like full colour posters. can be produced; the Copy Shop supervisor Will be pleased to discuss des/gnl typesettlng reqUirements with you.

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Concrete, Wednesday, September

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Sat 24 Sept 9pm £3.50

BLINK + ORANGI! + THI! .IOI!YS A first for the Meltdown indie club night - live music all night in the Studio. Blink have toured with C~rter USM and like them are destined for great things. The debut single from Orange 'Judy Over the Rainbow' shows a band with a great future.

Keeley Smith discovers that there's something for everyone, as far as sport goes, at UEA You'vesurvivedyour'A'Ievels, survived the results, and are here to enjoy the status of a fully-fledged student. However, this does not necessarily mean that you are entitles to wallow in a life of apathy and inertia for three years, because whilst you are not busy being studious you can be fulfulling all your energetic urges with one of UEA's many sporting societies. They range from the traditional sports of football, hockey, rugby and netball, to the more wacky pursuits of gliding and sub-aqua diving. The diverse range of these Union- funded societies means that there is bound to be something suitable for everyone, whether you prefer to take part in serious competition or become involved on a more leisurely basis. At next Tuesday's Sports Mart - held in the LCR throughout the day - each sports club will be displaying a stall to encourage new recruits, all of which can be pretty tempting. Indeed, Fresher's Bewilderment is an ailment which may be incurred by some of you when confronted with the multitude of attractive displays. Therefore it is worthwhile to know a little about the sports on offer at UEA, before you find yourself signing away your grant cheque in at least 36 loads of membership fees. One of the largest and most successful sports clubs at the University is the Football Club, which caters for both male and female players who range in ability. It has four men's teams which complete both locally and nationally. And last year, the first and second teams acheived an historic double, both of them winning the top two divisions in the local Norwich and Business Houses Saturday League. The Hockey Club is also a thriving and successful society, and has three men's and three women's teams. Ithasalsoreceivedahugeboost recently with the arrival of the East Anglian Regional Hockey centre, being conveniently situated adjacent to the UEAcar park. The Club also provides training training once a week for those aspiring towards the peak of physical fitness. Members play in the local leagues on Saturdays and University matches take place both home and away on Wednesday afternoons.

Tue 27 Sept 7.30pm £3.50

SCRAWL + I!LMI!RHASSI!L + TOKYO SI!X WHALI!

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American guitar combo Scrawl grace the studio hot from Reading and guest appearances with the Afghan Wigs. Ipswich's finest Elmerhassel and the incomparible Norwich noiseniks Tokyo Sex Whale complete the bill. Wed 28 Sept 7 .30pm £5

BACK TO THI! PLANI!T + COLORFORM The unique Back to the Planet sound mixes reggae, squat rock and punk dub with a broad minded cultural attitude and a no nonsense groove . Buff up your didgeridoo and get skanking . Mon 3 Oct 7 .30pm £6.50

STILTSKIN + SULPHUR + REPUBLIC Having scored a number one with 'Inside' Stiltskin are more than just a Levis commercial. Fri 7 Oct 7 .30pm £3.50/£5

URBAN LUNCH UEA's Sports Centre- you'll find most of what you want here This means you may occasionaly find yourself on a midweek coach excursion to destinations such as Essex, Hertfordshire, Middlesex and London. The UEA Rugby Club will be eager to sign up enthusiasts for it's Freshers XV, in addition to its other three teams which compete at local and university levels. The club has a reputation for success both on and off the pitch - being renowned for its social activities, including numerous pub crawls .. . For the more feminine (but no less gruelling) side to sport at UEA, the Netball Club offers rigourous training for its more serious members, plus a more relaxed weekly session for novices. Basketball is also a very popular sport amongst women at UEA, and the women's team emerged as silvermedallistsinthe 1992UAU championships. The Basketball Club caters for all levels of ability, running two men's and one women's team in local leagues, in addition to holding a weekly training course for beginners. Like all the other sporting societies, it offers a social life which may prove equally as demanding as the sport itself. The largest sporting society is the Badminton Club, whose members range from top-class competitors to those of a more elemental standard. Coaching is available to nurture players at a number oflevels, and there is an opportunity to play in serious competitions or just for

fun. If you are hoping to spend time exploring Norfolk's Broad lands and rivers, UEA 's Boating and Sailing Clubs may be just what you are looking for, and their rowing crews are gaining in both experience and reputation after the Boating Club was revitalised in 1991. The Sailing Club offers the chance to explore the beautiful Norfolk Broads, and after the initial membership fee, all tuition is free. And i fbeing clad head to toe in rubber appeals to you then familiarise yourself with the subaqua club. Full training for beginners and important equipment is provided, and diving holidays in Britain are available to members once they are qualified. But if you would rather stay dry you should consider the University's Shi-Kon Karate, Tae K won Do and Boxing clubs, both of which enable enthusiasts to get fit, learn self-defence and demonstrate progressive proficiency through grading. UEA's Ski Club may interest those of you who wish to enjoy the exhilaration of travelling at high speed, or who merely want to acquire a sun-tan.. . from the neck upwards. The Cricket Club will also be recruiting at Sports Mart, despite the fact that the summer has not long departed, as they practice in indoor nets in the winter and run six-a-side matches. The club has three mens' and one womens' team which compete in local and national compe-

titions in the summer months. Last year, the mens' firsts made it intothethirdroundofthe UAUs, whilst the seconds reached the second round. UEA ' s Athletics Club is known as 'The Trojans' and is entered in local winter cross-country leagues. Summer athletics events consist oflocal and national track and field competitions, for which the club trains at the Norfolk County Track - on campus. Trials are usually held within the first few weeks of term for sports clubs. Even if you don't get picked to captain the firsts straight away, you may after you have been here awhile. Sport at UEA can be approached in either a serious or casual manner, depending on your preference for tough physical exertion and fearsome competition. You may even prefer to put more effort into a club's social activities. There are many societies, which although they haven't been mentioned equally, deserve considering, such as baseball , vollyball, horse-riding, tennis, squash, waterskiing, windsurfing and trampolining. So whether you are an Olympic standard sportsman or sportswoman, or are merely into sport for the occasional frenzied attempt at exercising, put aside an hour or so, next Tuesday to take a look at the sporting socities on display at Sports Mart.

STRAWBERRY

Accoustic trash dance music for the 21st Century, everyday junk and rubbish transformed into percussion instruments, the best load of garbage you'll hear all year. Wed 12 Oct 7.30pm

HUI! & CRY Scottish songsmiths Pat and Greg Kane are back on tour with a classic new album of lilting lovesongs and tuneful balads. Thur 13 Oct 7 .30pm £7.50

THI! WI!DDING PRI!SI!NT +SUPPORT Dave Gedge and the boys are back after 92's record breaking string of singles. At last a new album and tour with the unmistakable guitar thrill which is The Wedding Present, earthy grunge to up-tempo pop. Sat 15 Oct 9.00pm £TBC

LOOP GURU

+ MI!LTDOWN CWB NIGHT Meltdown is proud to host the sparce, intense and strangely beautiful groove of Loop Guru. Combining Asian, African and western music expect a night which sounds like the Aphex Twin for the global generation.

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TERRY I!DWARDS & THI! SCAPEGOATS + DI!LTA RADIO + SUPPORT The Higsons, Serious Drinking,Tindersticks, Gallon Drunk and many more, as a multi-instrumentalist and producer Terry Edwards seems to be omnipresent.

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