ECLIPSE
PROGRAMME BOOKLET
IT IS A PLEASURE OF THE COMMITTEE TO PRESENT TO YOU THIS GUIDE TO ALL THINGS ECLIPSE AT HOMERTON MAY BALL 2023. FROM DICK AND DOM TO SILENT DISCOS, FROM BAO BUNS TO GIN AND TONIC ICE
CREAM, START YOUR MAY WEEK THE RIGHT WAY! THIS PROGRAMME WILL BE YOUR GUIDING STAR. READ IT WELL, AND GET EXCITED.
WE'LL SEE YOU FRIDAY 9PM.
THE QUEUE
Entrytotheballwillstartfrom9pm.Thequeue will be accessible via the main entrance to Homerton College on Hills Road and will be situated in the Mary Allan Building car park. Therewillbetwolines:oneforstandardtickets, andoneforqueuejump.
Upon entry, your ID and ticket will be checked, and we will provide you with a wristband. This wristband provides you with access to the ball. Please do not remove this as staff have been instructed to escort anyone without a wristbandoutoftheMayBall.
Livemusicwillplayduringthequeue:
20:30-21:30: DISFUNKTIONAL
21:45-22:45: KATY RATCLIFFE
MAIN STAGE
Tribute (alternative rock)
Tribute (pop)
James Keay
Lorna Bo
Norpell Wilbrforce
Tom Driver
Thomas Edmondson
21:15 - 22:00: QUASAR Hip-Hop & Jazz
22:15 - 23:00: SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHER 23:15-00:00: A HEAD FULL OF COLDPLAY 00:15 - 01:00: DICK AND DOM 01:15 - 02:00: DUA LIPA (TRIBUTE)
02:15-04:45: SILENT DISCO Funk & Soul
Maverick Fraser D1D8 D&E LAWN
ACOUSTIC STAGE
21:00 - 21:30: MOON EYED GIRL Pop & Indie
21:30 - 22:00: THE ACS COMPOZERS 22:15-23:00: SOFT CRUNCHY LANDING 01:00 - 01:45: GOLDSTEIN 02:00-02:45: JUST ME AND THE GEESE 03:00-03:45: WANG AND WONG Afrobeats & Pop Pop, Funk & Jazz Indie Indie Acoustic Singing 23:15-00:00: LAURA, LIE Indie ABC LAWN
21:30 - 22:15: POLESOC 22:30-23:30: DRAGTIME! 22:45 - 00:30: HOT CONTENT Funk & Pop 01:15 - 02:00: GALAPAGOGOS Funk & Pop 02:15 - 04:45: KARAOKE DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT
GREAT HALL
CHURCHILL CASIINO
PLANES
CHAIR-O-
CAMBRIDGE SHISHA HIRE
COSMICCASINO D&ELAWN STARRYNIGHT
2 EVENTS
CINEMA
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PHOTOBOOTH IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES PLANETARIUM D&ELAWN D&ELAWN D&ELAWN
SAVOURYOPTIONS
GUERILLAKITCHEN
ALCHILE
AFRICFOOD
VERRECCH PIZZAP
VEGANBITES
YUBBA YUBBA
SWEET OPTIONS LOVETAG VERRECHIA
PLEASE TURN OVER FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS AND ALLERGENSPERVENDOR!
AfricFoods
Meat is certified halal . Spicy chicken: contains mustard, contains soya . Grilled chicken: contains soya . Vegan option available: containsmustard,containssoya.
AlChile
Veganoptionavailable .Allcontainsoya.
GuerillaKitchen
Grilledchicken:containsgluten,containspeanuts, containssesameseeds,containsonionandgarlic Tofu/jalapeño(Vegan):containsmustard, containspeanuts,containssoya,containssulphur dioxide,containsonionandgarlic Chickensatay: containspeanuts,containssesameseeds
LoveTag
Popcorn,candyfloss:Vegetarian,canbemadevegan Darkchocolatefountain:Vegan Milkchocolate fountain:Vegetarian,containsmilk Marshmallows: containsgluten,containsgelatine Vegetarian marshmallows: Glutenfree,Gelatinefree
PizzaPost
Margarita:Vegetarian,containsmilk. BillyGoat: Vegetarian,containsmilk .TreeHugger:Vegan. All pizzascontaingluten(exceptglutenfree).
VeganBites
Verrechia
Classic:vegan,containscelery,containswheat, containsmustard,containssoya.Spicy:vegan, containswheat,containsmustard,containssoya . Smokey:vegan,containswheat,containssoya.
Clottedcreamvanilla:containsmilk .Honeycomb caramelripple:containsmilk.Chunkychocolate: containsmilk,containssoya.Toffeebanana: containsmilk,containssoya. Marsalarumandraisin: containsmilk. Strawberriesandcream:containsmilk. Mintchocchip:containsmilk,containssoya . Chocolate:Vegan,containssoya.GinandTonic sorbet:Vegan,noallergens. Mediterraneanlemon sorbet:Vegan,noallergens.
Burgers:vegetarianandveganoptions,Halaloption available, Glutenfreeoptionavailable,allcontains milk(exceptveganoptions),non-glutenfreeburgers containgluten.
YubbaYubba
Doughnuts:vegetarian,containslactose, containsgluten,containseggs,maycontainnuts.
Vendor AllergensInformation
ACCESSIBILITY
PhysicalAccessibility
ThereiswheelchairaccesstothewholesiteofHomertonMayBall, however,pleasenotethatABClawn,D&Elawnandprincipal’slawn areallgrasswhichmaycausedifficultiesforelectricwheelchairusers. Thereisanaccessibletoiletavailable,gender-neutraltoilets available,aswellasportabletoiletslocatedontheprincipal’slawn.
VisualAccessibility
ManyareasatHomertonMayBallwillbeoperatingbrightorcoloured lights.
At00:00therewillbeacolourchangeofthefloodlights,andalighted projectionontotheroofofthenewDiningHall.
Forlightingattherestoftheevent,wewillhaveavarietyof lampposts,decorativeLEDlightingandsafetylights.
AuditoryAccessibility
ThereisnotaBSLinterpreterforHomertonMayBallandduetothe logisticsoftheevent,thereisnotahearingloopavailable.
Pleasecontactusifyouhaveanyqueriesregardingthisinformation.
HEALTH & SAFETY
FirstaidwillbeprovidedbyStJohn’sAmbulance.Theywillbelocated intheMacauleyRoom.Ifyouhavealong-termhealthconditionthat weshouldknowinadvance,orifthereareconcernsthatyour conditionmaybeaffectedduringHomertonMayBall,pleasegetin touch. Waterwillbeavailablethroughouttheevent. Ifyouurgentlyneedwater,contactacommitteemember,workeror securityofficersassoonaspossible.
IfyoufeelmorecomfortableattendingHomertonMayBallwitha carer,pleasecontactus.
Food&Drink
Thereareavarietyoffoodoptionsavailable,includingvegetarian, veganandgluten-freeoptions. Allergies-Allergeninformationisprovidedateachstall.
PleasecontactFoodandDrinkteamforfurtherinformationon dietaryoptionsorifyouhaveanyqueriesregardingallergies.
Wellbeing
Quietspaces-TheDrawingRoomisthedesignatedquietspacefor theevent.Nospecialarrangementwillbeneededtoaccessthis room,andyoumaycomeandgoasyouplease/whenneeded.
Thereareseveralchillspacesthroughouttheeventandlotsof seating.St.John’sAmbulancewillbeavailablethroughouttheevent.
Ifatanypointthroughouttheeventyouwouldlikeassistance,please informanyofthecommitteemembers.Thecommitteewillbein constantcontactwitheachotherandcollegestaffandportersto ensurethatwecansupportyouaseffectivelyaspossible.
Flowers by Pinky is a specialist florist in Cambridge, providing bespoke floral arrangementsforeventsbothbigandsmall.They will be providing floral decorations for the Ball, so expect some May Ball magic on behalf of Flowers byPinky.
Bodega Bay, providing Homerton May Ball with Refreshing Hard Seltzer made with triple grain vodka,sparklingwaterandnaturalfruitflavours
BodegaBayiscraftedtotasteperfectservedcold straight out of the can or in a glass over ice... but their purpose? To serve healthy hedonists and gavebacktotheglobalcommunity
On every Cobra Beer bottle you'll find their story embossed into the very glass. It brings to life the journey they took from a brewery in Bangalore to thelipsofbeerloversallovertheworld.
In 2020 Cobra Beer was awarded 11 new Monde Selection medals, taking the total medal tally for their product range to over 120 gold medals since theirfirstentryin2001.
Foundedbytwobrothersbornandraisedinthepizza catering van industry, bringing great food to your eventispracticallyinPizzaPost'sDNA.Noticingalack of trendy yet professional caterers, they decided to buy their own pizza vans and follow their dream of delivering a delicious, stylish, and memorable experiencetotheirpatrons.
There is a lot more than meets the eye to how their pizzas are made. Pizza Post's tomato sauce is made freshbeforeeveryevent,theirdoughcomesstraight fromthelocalbakery,andtheirwoodkilnisfromthe woodsofSussex.
Africfood is a small but healthy upcoming African cateringcompanybasedinCambridge.
At Africfood, our mission is to provide tasty, beautifully presented food with a commitment to excellent customer service. Over the years, we have built a reputation for bespoke service and an excellent catering service to hotels and venues for weddingsandcorporateacrossCambridge.
We are committed to ensuring that the entire customerexperiencefrominitialmeetingtothemain eventisfriendlyandprofessional.
PICSORITDIDN'THAPPEN
MEMORIESTHATLASTALIFETIME:SENDIN YOURPICTURESFROMTHISYEAR'S HOMERTONMAYBALLSOTHATWECAN REMEMBERTHISNIGHTFOREVER!
COMMI TTEE 2023
Zayaan
Sulanya
Anna Sasha
Mia Charley Lizzie
Jana
Ailish
Erin Ben Megan
Katherine Alicia
Toby Saqif Aaron
Mehrunissa Deesha
Ayesha
Rhea
A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENTS
The2023HomertonMayBallwouldnothavebeen possible without this year ' s amazing committee. Organising a ball of this scale is not always a smoothprocess,butwearefinallyhere.Wedidit!
We’d also like to thank the Homerton College staff, the catering team, and the porters for their continuoussupportthisyear.
We hope this will be a night to remember, whether this is your first time at Homerton or one ofyourlast(beforeyoureturnfornextyear'sball, ofcourse)!
Now, let the exam stress be ECLIPSE-d by this week'sball-enjoyyourselves,youhaveearnedit!
SulanyaPallewatte&ZayaanMerchant Presidents,HomertonMayBallCommittee2023