The Cambridge Society of Belgium

Recent events include:

1. •14th June 2009 - Sunday lunch & Arboretum visit
   

2. •18th June 2009 - lunch with Martin Westlake
   

3. •19th June 2009 - Jesus Choir, Brussels & Bruges
   

4. •5th July 2009 - Selwyn Singing for their Supper
   

5. •19th November 20009 Visit to Guild of Crossbowmen
   

6. •14th December 2009 Christmas Concert & Mince Pies
   

7. •8th February 2010 - Cambridge Annual Dinner at the Regiment des Guides
   

8. •28th April 2010 - “Gender & Sex - Destiny or Show?”, Jane Haile
   

9. •13th June 2010 - Ox vs. Cam Croquet 2010
   

We are always keen to welcome new members, and additionally organise less formal events to give people the chance to meet up and discuss life in Brussels!

Plugs for Members’ Events

(submissions from members welcome...)

For those of you that are members of “facebook”, the online networking site, there is a “group” for the Cambridge Society of Belgium. Please follow the following link: http://cambridge.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5648438468

In addition there is a facebook Fanpage for Oxford & Cambridge Alumni in Belgium

Do sign up & let’s give this initiative some momentum!

2010 Oxford vs. Cambridge Croquet Match: Sun June 13th

Dear Members,

It is my great pleasure to announce that on Sunday June the 13th will be held the

 2010 Oxford vs. Cambridge Croquet Match.

For those of you that are not familiar with this event, it is held on the croquet lawn in front of the Chateau du Lac Hotel at Genval, on the banks of a fountained lake. The situation is idyllic and those people that do not have a car should mention in replying that they are in search of a lift.

This year we count amongst our objectives to ensure that we repeat our previous success in this fiendishly competitive event. Our time proven tactic is to confound our tricky opponent by fielding as many inexperienced players as possible and making frequent references to how good lunch is going to be afterwards. We count on your support!

The timing is as follows:

Sunday June 13th

10:00hrs Practice Session & Warm Up (essential if you have a tendency to take the stick by the wrong end)

10:30hrs -12:30hrs The Match (actually there are several parallel games and scores are computed using not unfavourable Newtonian (Trinity, 1661) Mathematical wizardry).

12.30:  The Presentation of the Cup

This event is FREE for all members.

AFTERWARDS we will adjourn to a member’s house in the Centre of Brussels next to the Bois de La Cambre for a picnic to which you will all have contributed. More details when you enroll!

Although teams are largely self-organising entities, it would nonetheless be helpful if those members intending to participate would send word to our Captain of croquet:

Tony Bernard:  tony.bernard@skynet.be

We look forward to seeing you for an excellent competitive match!

Kind Regards,

Caroline Laske

(Secretary)

P.S. Genval is 20km to the south of Brussels just to the other side of the Forêt de Soignes. The croquet lawn is in front of the Chateau du Lac Hotel, Avenue du Lac, 1332 Genval

Monday 17th May, Supper Debate to discuss UK election results: John Wyles

The President and Committee of the Oxford Society are organising a supper debate to discuss the results of the forthcoming elections in the United Kingdom, to be moderated by John Wyles, journalist on the Financial Times and commentator. We should like to find members with experience in politics and European affairs who would be willing to share their opinions on the implications of the results for both domestic and European policy.

Details are as follows:

· Date: Monday 17th May

· Venue: Conference room of the Dominican Priory,

Avenue de la Renaissance 40, 1000 Brussels

· 19.30 Sandwich buffet

· 20.15 Discussion

We are using this occasion to experiment with a more interactive type of meeting where those particularly interested or knowledgeable about a topic can share their opinions. However you are welcome whether you wish to take an active part or just listen. There will be a charge of €5 towards the cost of the sandwiches, payable at the door. Please reply by 10th May to me at belgium@ousoc.oxon.org . As usual, guests are invited too.

On behalf of the Committee

Carol de Lusignan