Dear Students
A few weeks ago we passed round a readership survey with your newsletter. To those who filled it in, thank you. We were delighted to find that you appreciated the newsletter. I hope you will like this and forthcoming issues, because we’ve taken note of your comments to improve it even further.
Happy reading!
The Editorial Team
Forthcoming Events…
Brighton
Saturday 2nd October
Come and join us for day in this Regency seaside resort. Imposing houses, a long pebble beach with a pier, a spectacular palace and lots of shopping, including the trendy mixture of boutiques and antiques in the Lanes. Meet: 9am at Spinnaker College.
We will be back around 5.30pm.
Cost: £7 for travel (assuming groups of 4). Pavilion entry £7.50 with student card
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Autumn Countryside Show
Saturday 9th October
Weald and Downland Countryside Museum
A show to immerse you in the event that is harvest time. There will be dog and falconry displays, vintage tractors ploughing a field, heavy horses, demonstrations of woodcraft and steam-powered threshing. The will be the opportunity to buy countryside gifts and crafts.
Salsa
Get with the Latin rhythms and join in a salsa class! Wednesdays are the days to dance.
Students of the Month
Congratulations to this month’s students of the month – Rosella and Alessio from Sicily. Well done both of you.
Rosella finished university in July and now wants to work in England. In her free time she enjoys dancing, singing, listening to music … and she LOVES shopping! Her teacher says she works really hard and her English has improved.
Alessio works hard in class too and has a very positive attitude. He is going to Germany for 5 months as a research student. In his free time he likes swimming and playing water polo (he used to be a champion!).
They both say they love Spinnaker College and their teachers! Well done to both of you!
Albert Road
By Cristina and Rita from Spain
We would like to tell you something, about a place that we have visited since we arrived in Portsmouth – Albert Road.
We have been staying at a house very close to this street and we have had to walk along it every day. Here you can find many different bars and restaurants, and also some unusual shops. Each year, many people come to Albert Road to enjoy the Southsea Fest, like we did a few days ago. We had to buy a bracelet which allowed us to go into any bar of the road the whole day. In each one there were different kinds of live music, it was amazing! We especially enjoyed one of them, the Wedgewood Room, where you can often find people and live bands playing. If you want to have a good time, you should go to Albert Road and you’ll probably find somewhere that you really like.
Results of our Readership Survey
You appreciate the articles written by students about weekend excursions, so we’ll continue to publish these. In order to have more book/film reviews we’d like YOU to contribute! Just tell your teacher that you’d like to write something. The same with restaurant reviews – why not share with your fellow students the experience of a great place you’ve eaten at recently? You’ve asked for articles on British culture and customs, as well as interesting facts, so you’ll see a piece about the Harvest Festival in this issue. You also said you’d like to see jokes, so we hope the one we’ve chosen makes you laugh!
Joke of Month
One day a college professor of psychology was greeting his new college class. He stood up in front of the class and said, "Would everyone who thinks he or she is stupid please stand up?"After a minute or so of silence, a young man stood up. "Well, hello there sir. So you actually think you're a moron?" the professor asked.
The kid replied, "No sir, I just didn't want to see you standing there all by yourself."
The Harvest Festival
The harvest festival is a custom that has been celebrated annually in Britain since Pagan times. Traditionally it was a thanksgiving ceremony to show gratitude for the successful abundance of crops harvested and the freedom from agricultural work. People would acknowledge this occasion by decorating their churches with hampers of food, and singing popular songs. Within modern society it is a time to recognize that we live within a country where food is plentiful. People often celebrate by donating their extra foodstuffs to the local community or raising money for a chosen charity.
Support Local shops and get Discounts
Ishoplocal is a local shopping program which gives you the opportunity to enjoy special offers and discounts in some lovely shops and restaurants in Portsmouth (which you may not have heard of). For example, with the ishoplocal card you can buy one meal and get the 2nd half price at local restaurants, get 50% off nail treatments in a salon this month or 20% off clothes in a local boutique. For more information visit www.ishoplocal.co.uk, where you can sign up for your FREE card. They’re also on Facebook (group and page) and Twitter.
‘What’s On in Portsmouth’ 1st - 31st October
Luna Park 31st July - 10 October
Southsea Common
9.00am-5.00pm every day incl. Bank Holidays
Enjoy a wide range of activities and events at the Luna Park.
Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly - 12th October
Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road
£12 per ticket – this is a guideline and may change on a daily basis8pm doors
Listen to Sam Duckworth, plus special guests at this unique, indie concert.
The Rather Unusual Gift Fair - 15th - 31st October
Gunwharf Quays
Free
From 11am
Find a bargain at this unusual gift fair, full of birthday ideas, unique jewellery and collectable teddies.
Portsmouth vs Nottingham Forest – 31st October
Fratton Park, Rodney Road
KO 3pm
Contact ticket office for availability and prices- 0844 847 1898.
From £20.
Hampshire Farmers Market - 17th October
Palmerston Road, Southsea
10am-2pm
Sample and taste some traditional Hampshire produce
Spice Island Ghost Walk - 28th October
Square Tower
Starts at 7pm
Take a tour around possibly the most haunted city on the South Coast.
"I was learning English and I met a lot of people. The teacher is great. The atmosphere in this school is very friendly and nice."
