February 25th, 2010
Following the Elections and TGM, the following members are elected to serve as the Executive and Committee for Easter 2010
Officers
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Chairman
John Oxley, Gonville and Caius College
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Vice-Chairman
Fergus McGhee, Trinity College
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Junior Treasurer
Christopher Stanton Peterhouse
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Campaigns Officer
Rachael Harrison, Gonville and Caius College
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Secretary
Callum Wood, Queens’ College
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Registrar
Albert Beardow – Christ’s College
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Committee
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Christoper Poel Queens’
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Matt Johonson Queens’
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Aidan Snee Caius |
Edward Ng-Cordell  Downing
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John F. Watts  Christ’s |
Joseph Sanderson and Adrian Gordon Jesus College
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February 16th, 2010
Rt Hon Michael Howard, QC, MP
~PRESIDENT of CUCA
~Leader of the Conservative Party, 2003-05
~Home Secretary, 1993-1997
~Secretary of State for the Environment, 1992-1993
~Secretary of State for Employment, 1990-1992
~Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, 1983-2010
~Alumnus of Peterhouse
~Union President, Easter 1962
~Principal Operator in “The Cambridge Mafia”
…is coming to visit CUCA to address us once more. His Party leadership, electoral gains, and record of speeches in the House (and Union Chamber) speak to the great experience, insight and political ability that he will be bringing to his old haunt.
As Mr Howard is not seeking re-election, we expect him to divulge some exceedingly good tales of his time at Cambridge; his opinion of the new generation of Conservatives; and his prescription for fixing Labour’s mess.
The time is subject to confirmation – watch this space.
24th February – Cambridge Union Society
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February 10th, 2010
We have now finalised both the menu and prices for the Chairman’s Dinner.
£41 or £46 Non-members. 7pm for 7:30pm.
Menu:
Champagne Rececption
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Hand carved charcuterie platter of smoked and cured meats with a Tuscan style pazanella salad
(Vegetarian: Endive Salad)
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Grilled breast of barbary duck with fondant potatoes, wilted greens and a port wine sauce
(Sweet potato and butternut squash crumble with tarragon brioche gruyere and walnut crust)
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Sticky Toffee pudding with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream
Wines:
La Gioioisa Pinot Grigio 2007
Plan de Dieu Promenade du Papes, 2006
College Port
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February 8th, 2010
If you want to get involved in CUCA, now’s your chance!
Nominations open on Wednesday 10th February for:
- Committee Members (8) - open to all
- Registrar; Secretary; and Vice-Chairman - open to current and former Committee members.
to serve in Easter term 2010. Nominations close on Wednesday the 17th.
If you’ve been to at least four events this term and are interested in taking part, fill in a nominations form, and/or speak to one of the current Officers for more information.
Completed forms and other enquiries should be directed to Gavin Rice (Queens’) in his capacity as Returning Officer.
See the Constitution for precise details on eligibility and timing.
Elections will be held just before the termly general meeting on Wednesday 24th.
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February 4th, 2010
David Willetts MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Universities and Skills, is coming to Cambridge on
Monday 8th February, 5.30pm in the Old Music Room at St John’s to talk about higher education under a Conservative Government.
In fact, this is almost certainly the only public meeting that David Willetts – who could well be in charge of universities after May 6th – will be speaking at in Cambridge between now and the general election. David is in the news a lot at the moment as his new book The Pinch is published today by Atlantic Books.
Nick Hillman, Conservative Candidate for Cambridge in the 2010 general election, says:
‘This will be an excellent opportunity to grill the person who the polls suggest will be in charge of universities after the election.
‘After Labour’s £1 billion of university cuts and the Lib Dems’ change of line on tuition fees, we want people to come and hear the Conservatives’ positive alternative for the university sector.’
Trinity Alumnus, sometime don at Darwin, former activist with CULC and the Chairman of the Conservative Policy Review, Oliver Letwin MP, will address a joint meeting of CUCA and Peterhouse Politics in the Lubbock Room (Peterhouse), at 8.45pm on Wednesday 10th February. We expect some juicy gossip on what will and won’t be in the Tory Party manifesto, tales of the inner machinations of the the opposition and free wine and nibbles.
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February 4th, 2010
Many thanks to UCL Conservative Society, who hosted us at their fantastic “Port and Policy” event last night after our tea party in the House of Commons, and later at the UCL Union for more drinks. I think I speak for every member of the delegation when I offer our deep gratitude for a marvellous evening. See facebook for photos.
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January 23rd, 2010
- The traditional Policy Pub Meet will be held on Saturday 30th January in collaboration with CSLD and CULC. 7.30pm, Union Bar
- The first of our notorious Port and Cheese events – delicious cheese and copious amounts of port (as well as brilliant company) for only £6.
Green Room, Caius College – 8pm on Sunday 31st January
Please send a cheque to Gavin Rice at Queens’, payable to “Cambridge University Conservative Association”. Book ASAP because places are limited.(£8 for non-members: but you can sign-up there and then).Dress code: Black Tie
- The Annual Westminster Tea Party, in the House of Commons, at 4pm on Wednesday 3rd February. £19 for members, else £24.
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January 16th, 2010
Dear All,
Welcome back to CUCA; we have an exciting term ahead of us. Read all about it in our Lent Term card.
- Gavin
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January 9th, 2010
Wednesday 13th: Cake and Cava
Join us for cake, cheese and cava in the Green Room (Caius) from 8pm
(free for members; no dress code)
Saturday 16th: Gin and Tonic Squash
Only three days after our Cake & Cava Welcome Back Party, CUCA brings you its traditional beginning-of-term, all-you-can-drink gin and tonics party ABSOLUTELY FREE!
Like all CUCA socials the crowd is diverse, from old-time hacks and familiar faces to the very-vaguely attached-via-a-friend-I-met-in-Cindies. Meet the committee, have a chat with other members or just bring some friends to make the most of our free booze. 8pm in the Jason Bateman Room (Caius).
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January 1st, 2010
Just a quick note to wish you all a Happy New Year!
Coming this term join us for gin, tonic, cava, cake, port, cheese, tea, three excellent guest speakers and the sumptuous Chairman’s dinner with all the associated revelry (not all in the same evening, of course).
See this website and our facebook group for rolling details.
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