Events for Michaelmas 2009

A termcard can be found in the last few pages of the bright blue freshers’ guide. 

Freshers’ [Free] Gin and Tonic Squash
9th October – 8pm – Jason Batman Room (Caius)
Sponsored by Politeia

Annual BBQ[Free] Barbecue
10th October – 2pm – Jesus Green
Tasty burgers and succulent sausages with a drink or two. Sponsored by the Adam Smith Institute

Andrew Rosindell
11th October – 7pm – Bowett Room (Queens’)
Our first speaker of the term is the new Shadow Minister for Home Affairs, and has extensive experience motivating young Conservatives.

Student Life Question Time
16th October – 7pm – TBC
Come along and Quiz our panel of representatives from numerous think tanks on all aspects of conservative and liberal ideology and policy in this “Question-time” style event. In association with Conservative Future

Policy Pub Meet
21st October – 8pm – TBC
Join us for some friendly drinks and topical political discussion with CSLD and CULC.

Port 2Port and Cheese
24th October – 8pm – Green Room (Caius)
Plenty of cheese, copious amounts of port and superb company! Black tie.
£6 members / £8 non-members.

Edward Leigh
27th October – 7pm – CUS

Edward Leigh is President of the controversial Cornerstone Group and has been chairman of the powerful Public Accounts Committee for eight years.

Andrew Lansley
2nd November – 7pm – CUS
Find out about the Conservatives’ plans for the NHS (a cornerstone of the opposition’s policies) from the Shadow Secretary of State for Health. In association with CUS.

Freedom Day & Free SpiritsThe Freedom Association
7th November
Spend a day campaigning with The Freedom Association and then join us at 7pm in the Union bar for their notorious “Free Spirits” evening.

Education Debate
10th November – 7pm – Sidney Sussex
Come to our formal debate to discuss the future of British education with speakers from numerous political groups and think tanks.

More Port and Cheese
14th November – 8pm – Green Room (Caius)
Because one just isn’t enough. Unlimited port and delicious cheese in black tie.
£6 members / £8 non-members

Brooks Newmark
19th November – 7pm – Bowett Room (Queens’)
Listen to the Conservative MP for Braintree recant tales of motivating and supporting women in the Party and his work on the Science and Technology Select Committee

Andrew Mitchell
26th November – 7pm – Old Kitchens (Queens’)
The Shadow Secretary of State for International Development joins us to discuss British aid, trade and conflict resolution, as well as anecdotes from his time as CUCA Chairman and CUS President.

Dining RoomChairman’s Dinner
28th November – 7pm – Peterhouse
Dine with us by candlelight in the medieval hall of Cambridge’s oldest college as we celebrate the term at our spectacular white-tie dinner. Book early to enjoy our champagne reception, sumptuous dinner and raucous after-parties.
White tie preferred. Price TBC.

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