Student Newsletter
Issue 23 - 6th August 2010
Dear Students,
This edition of the newsletter is about letting your hair down and enjoying yourself. We have details of the upcoming Pub Night and student outing to Arundel, as well as reviews of trips to Thorpe Park and Brighton. There is also news about Cowes Week – a fantastic event to see world class sailing and take part in lively parties in equal measure!
We love to hear from you, so don’t forget to tell your teacher if you have something to contribute, or some great photos.
The Editorial Team
Student Events Coming Up…
Bowling and Pub Night – Friday 6th August
A chance to kick start the weekend with ten pin bowling, followed by a night at the pub. Be careful not to drink too much though, otherwise it won’t just be the bowling balls that end up in the gutter!
Arundel Trip – Saturday 7th August
Arundel Castle is one of the greatest treasure houses in England, with paintings, furniture, tapestries, china, glass, armour and more, all within a beautiful town setting.
£12.45 for travel and castle entry (in groups of 4). Meet at college at 9:45 am.
Brighton Trip
By Fernando from Spain
I was very amused in class when our teacher Lily was asking what we had done last weekend. Some of my classmates and me had gone to Brighton and I received the great honour of writing a summary about it. JUST ME!!
We went by train, in groups of 4 people because it was cheaper – about £8 to go and return. I’m going to summarize my experience very quickly: we went to an Indian place which was quite nice. The sea is mentioned a lot in Brighton, in a similar way to Portsmouth, and they are equal in their tourist tradition. However, Brighton’s most showy aspect are the gays’ flats and the number of shops.
I believe you should visit this city, but it shouldn’t take you more than one day.
The day we went to Thorpe Park was a beautiful one, with the people from school and my former teacher, Liz. We had had a sunny day and there were many people. In order to enjoy some attractions, we had to spend a lot of time in queues, but that wasn’t a problem because we all spoke the language we are studying.
PS. Next time you go to Thorpe Park, don’t forget to buy the Fasttrack tickets!
Cowes Week
Cowes Week is the longest-running regular sailing regatta in the world. Having started in 1826, the Event is held on the Solent just off Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Traditionally, Cowes week is the first week in August. Cowes Week is not only famous for attracting some of the world’s best sailors - it is equally renowned for the jolly atmosphere and drinking that goes on during the night. This year’s Cowes Week runs from 31st July to the 7th August, so there is not long left! If you fancy the opportunity to see live bands, markets, receptions, races, parties and even a fantastic fireworks display on Friday evening, check out www.cowesweek.co.uk for more information. The Redjet hi-speed boat goes straight into the heart of Cowes from Southampton, and takes just 23 minutes.
‘What’s On in Portsmouth’ 6th-20th August
Italian Market – 5th-8th August
Gunwharf Quays
From 11am
FREE
There will be Italian bread and pastries, olive oil and
vinegar, marinated olives, cheese and salami, arancini
(rice balls), biscuits and sweets.
Extreme: Part One – 7th-8th August
Exreme: Part Two – 14th-15th August
Gunwharf Quays
From 1pm
FREE
Extreme Bike display returns to Gunwharf
Portsmouth FC vs Reading – 14th August
Fratton Park, Frogmore Road
Kick off, 3pm
Phone +44 0871 230 1898 for ticket availability and
prices. Tickets from £23
Palmerston Road, Southsea
10am-2pm
FREE
Sample & savour some of the finest, fresh, traditional
produce of Hampshire.
Castle Fields, Southsea
11am – 5pm
FREE
Thai food and crafts, live music, traditional dance,
costume contest and children's activities
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