PEMBROKE RECORD
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However, the proverbial 'silver lining' emerged in the form of improved College facilities, notably lockers for those living out, and, in the wake of increase in Aids, the promise of additional contraceptive machines to be installed around College. The Pembroke Summer event was hugely enjoyed by those who went and a form of 'blitz spirit' emerged to win through against the rain and non-existent second sitting of the Reggae dinner in hall! This has been a year that promises much for the future. Pembroke's sporting activities have been mirrored in her academic successes, and with. the blessing of the College there will be another event next year to bring Pembroke further into the notice of the University. It has been repeatedly demonstrated that ours in a College of energy and enterprise and deserving of more than 'across the road from Christ Church....' as its description. JCR Committee
President: Matthew Coote Treasurer: Stuart Doole Secretary: Jane Saunders Women's Officer: Sarah Kissack OUSU Rep.: Christopher Tracey NUS Rep.: Frances Winter MIDDLE COMMON ROOM Through all of 1988, the Middle Common Room has kept its long-standing reputation - as a welcoming, laid back place. It provides its members with basic kitchen facilities, newspapers, magazines, a television and VCR. It has been well used, with a daily peak at lunch-time, when everyone drops in for their daily ration of Neighbours. With the exception of a Canadian President, the 1988 MCR Committee has been a British ruled institution, with Steve Coad handling the books, Steve Mayer the parties and Malcolm West the paperwork.
The MCR events and activities were well attended and enjoyed. The social calendar suggested a good balance between traditional activities, such as Guest Tables, Termly Dinners, May Morning Breakfast, etc., and less traditional ones, such as a Saturday morning breakfast with cartoon presentation, and a joint MCR Toga party. The Christmas Review was a success and was followed by an exciting MCR-JCR party in the MCR premises. The MCR was not overtaken by any major or heated debate such as the Great Computer Question of the previous committee, although we have had echoes to the fact that our new equipment was already obsolescent (if working at all). 1988 has been a year of change. Legendary figures such as Mike Busby and Jeff Morrison have left us for a better world (outside of Pembroke that is). To compensate for such a loss, the 1988 freshers include new dynamic and positive members. They sure made quite a difference in Michaelmas of '88 and seem to have given the MCR a new momentum. In retrospect, it has been a good, although relatively calm 1988. But on the whole, not bad, not bad at all. Patrick Pichette President