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Societies at Newnham

Biologists at Newnham

Jessica Baker (jb646)
Eva Muiruri (em435)

Biologists at Newnham is a society that represent the Biological Natscis. We organise an options evening for first years, a garden party for all Biologists in May week and arrange stash for those who want it. Have a look at our brand new logo below, designed by Eva Muiruri.

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Cambridge University United Nations Association (CUUNA)

College representative: Magda Zurkowska(maz22)
College representative: Naomi Tarawali

CUUNA aims to spread the spirit of the United Nations (UN) within the University of Cambridge and youth in the local community by promoting a greater understanding of the roles, functions and potential of the UN, its Charter and its agencies with special attention to the Millennium Development Goals. The societiy also organises a trip to UN headquarters in Geneva each year.

Fisher House (Catholic chaplancy)

College rep: Sarah Leiter (sml45)
College rep: Rebecca Gemmell (rg385)

Fisher House is the Catholic chaplancy of the university. Apart from services and Bible studies we do regular social events such as weekday lunches, parties and trips. We also have our own bar and library. The college reps, Sarah Leiter (sml45) and Rebecca Gemmell (rg385) are more than happy to answer any questions or show you where it is (opposite brb and the waffle house!)

MethSoc

Helen Frank: hef30@cam.ac.uk

MethSoc is a welcoming, friendly group of Christians who meet for worship
and fellowship, with much emphasis on faith and fun! We meet weekly for
talks at Wesley Church, and regularly throughout the week in students' rooms
for Bible studies and much food, along with much more!
 

Newnham Anonymous Players

President: Pixie (lmh57@cam.ac.uk)
Treasurer: Alashiya (ag519@cam.ac.uk)

 

The main info for the Newnham Anonymous Players can be found on the facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2201988112&ref=ts

and the CUSU site:

http://www.cusu.cam.ac.uk/societies/directory/newnanonplayers/

The Newnham Anonymous Players (or N.A.P as otherwise known) are an up and coming theatrical force, with a history of experimental theatre and some rather daring performances. The society's performances are more often than not based in Newnham's own theatrical space, The Old Labs - a versatile studio with a fab lighting rig and box, excellent atmosphere and a projection screen for the arty among you.

For all the Freshers; keep a look out for N.A.P gatherings in the coming term, and do come and introduce yourself to us at the college societies fair.

For all the olds; the times they are a -changing, come get involved in radical
new developments and exciting things! Involving drama and bawdy meetings!

Eyes peeled y'all...watch this space for NEWS OF UPCOMING SHOWS AND AUDITIONS!

Currently, N.A.P President Laura 'Pixie' Hounsom is busy directing a production of William Shakespeare's Lost Play 'Cardenio', in a two week tour of Devon, as well as a three week run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Re-worked by Bernard Richards, the author of previous 4 star N.A.P production 'Ted and Sylvia in Cambridge', this is definitely one to watch! An exclusive and original script re-imagining one of the most hotly debated plays attributed to Shakespeare!
 

 

 

Newnham Arts and Photographic Society

Rebecca Gemmell: rg385@cam.ac.uk
Louise Anthony: lma34@cam.ac.uk
Kani Varshneya: kv251@cam.ac.uk

The Newnham Arts and Photographic Society is a very informal and friendly society - the Committee exist to keep the Art Room stocked full of arts supplies for you to use, and to arrange classes and workshops for anyone to attend. There is no formal membership; all you have to do to use the Art Room is to fill in a form from the Tutorial Office and give it to the Porters.

We also look after the Dark Room - at the moment, we're trying to get it up and running again after nearly a year of disuse, but we will let you know when it's ready, and then after a brief induction by one of the committee, you can sign the key out whenever you want to develop your own photos from film.

We're always keen for more hands to keep things running smoothly, so if you think you know a bit about how to run a dark room, or you'd like to make sure the Art Room's kept tidy and easy for everyone to use - or you're looking for an opportunity to go shopping for art supplies while someone else foots the bill! - then please do send us an email and we'll do our very best to get you involved as much or as little as suits you.

Newnham Badminton Club

President: Sarah (seb77)
Vice President : Katherine (klg41)

Newnham Badminton Club is open to all members of the college and to players of all abilities. Members of the badminton club can chose to play competitively or just for fun.

Practices are held every Saturday from 4-6pm at the Leys School Sports Centre (which is very close to college). We supply shuttles for both matches and practices and we also have a number of rackets if you do not have your own.

We currently have 3 teams in the intercollegiate league. This means that if you want to play competitively there will be a team for you, whatever your ability.

If you would like more information about the club, please contact Sarah (seb77) or Katherine (klg41) or just come along to a practice session. 

http://newnhambadminton.weebly.com

Newnham Basketball Club

Phoebe Lau (yppl2)
Cherry Ho (nmh36)

Newnham College Athletics

Captain: Lucy Spray ls424@cam.ac.uk

Newnham College Boat Club

Captain: Jeni Hine (jlh78@cam.ac.uk)
Secretary: Jay Springham (js766@cam.ac.uk)
Treasurer: Caroline Stocks (cas95@cam.ac.uk)

Newnham College Boat Club is a women's boat club at the heart of the University of Cambridge. We were founded in 1893 and have pioneered women's rowing at this university. Over 100 years later we are still going strong! We are the oldest and most successful women's boat club in town and look back on a proud tradition. In addition to races on the Cam, our rowers have gone on to compete in national and international regattas with phenomenal success - most recently at the Beijing Olympics.

Looking for an activity that is challenging, stimulating, loads of fun and squarely based on friendship and teamwork? Join NCBC - there is much to discover!

Info on past and upcoming events

NCBC crews compete in races both on the Cam and off, most notably in the Lent and May Bumps at the end of Lent and Easter Term respectively. In addition, we regularly host cocktail parties, boat club dinner and garden parties to make sure our members have as much fun off the river as on it.

Novicing takes place in Michaelmas and Easter Term.

Check out the the NCBC website and Wikipedia article for more info.

Newnham College Christian Union

Rachel Thorley (rmst2@cam.ac.uk)
Alice Insley (ai257@cam.ac.uk)

The Newnham group of CICCU (www.ciccu.org.uk).
We are a group of students who seek to make Jesus known to students in Cambridge. We meet together every Wednesday evening from 7.30-9pm for fellowship and reading the Bible, so that we can be an effective mission team.

If you want to find out more or get in contact, please email Rachel or Alice. 

Newnham College Lacrosse Club

Captain: Lucy Hart lah54@cam.ac.uk

Newnham College Lacrosse Club meets approximately twice a week, with one practice session and a match at the weekend. The lacrosse club plays in the Cuppers (inter-collegiate) mixed lacrosse league and at the end of the 09/10 season has moved into the top division! The lacrosse club, although based at Newnham, is joined on a regular basis by players from Pembroke, Robinson and Fitzwilliam colleges and is always on the lookout for new recruits who are looking to play mixed lacrosse at college level. Please contact the captain for more information.

Newnham College Lacrosse Club is a lively society for players of all abilities, from complete beginners to University level. Come along and give it a go!

Newnham College Pool Club

Captain: Emma Pewsey (ep320)

If you enjoy playing pool (whether or not you're any good at it!) or want
to learn how to, then this is the society for you! We compete in the
Women's division of the college leagues (which we won last year!) and hold
regular practices in the bar - to find out more, email Emma to be added to
the mailing list.

Newnham College Rugby

Captain: Laura Duke lmd42@cam.ac.uk

We play joint with Sidney and have one match a week during the Michaelmas & Lent terms, competing in the college league with cuppers at the end.

Newnham Ethical Campaigns Society

Trade Justice Officer : Anna Millward (alm71@cam.ac.uk)
Environment Officer: Jess Baker (jb646@cam.ac.uk)
Ethical Investments Officer : tbc

The ~*Newnham Ethical Campaigns Society*~ promotes university-wide ethical
campaigns on a college level: from Fair Trade and anti-sweatshop boycotts,
to greener living, to ethical investment.

If you're interested in getting involved, contact us: newnham.ecs@gmail.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=270828829341

Newnham International Cultural Programme; Celebrating Diversity

Co-ordinator: Ruth Innes (rhri2)

NICP works with international students to put on fornightly
activities exploring the diverse cultures represented within
Newnham. Previous series have included China and India, with events
varying from language lessons to film nights to concerts to themed
buttery nights.

Interested?

To find out more and to see photos of the programme in action, go to the
'International support' section.

Newnham Law Society

Aliyah Akram (aa498@cam.ac.uk)

Primarily for college's lawyers, but all others are welcome to get involved. We run socials throughout the year, so Welcome Drinks, a Christmas dinner and an Annual Supervisor's dinner. The Law Society also runs a biannual mooting competition, organises sponsor's dinners and orders stash.
 

Newnham Netball Club

First team captain: Amelia (ag554@cam.ac.uk)
Second team captain: Louise (ln246@cam.ac.uk)

Newnham Netball Club is a friendly society that doesn't take itself too
seriously and a great way to meet people from other years at college!

We usually have one practice as well as a game against another college
team, which is often held at our college courts. Players of all abilities
are welcome to come along: we have two teams representing the college so
everyone can be fitted in somewhere.

Newnham Running Club

Emma (edg28@cam.ac.uk)
Izzy (ise21@cam.ac.uk)

This club is for anyone who’s keen to run to stay fit during Cambridge terms and wants to meet people to run with rather than running on their own! Most runs are short and at a gentle pace, but there may be a few longer faster runs if people are keen. We lead college jogs once or twice a week and organise teams for the college league races throughout the year. We came joint second in the league last year!

If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please contact the Izzy or Emma or check out our website.

Newnham Table Tennis Club

President: Tram Ngo (htn20)
Captain: Cheng Yong Yeo (cyy26)

Current meeting times and how to get involved

Hello from Newnham Table Tennis Club! We welcome all experience levels
from none to expert. Just come to have some fun at Fenner's sport centre
every weekend practising Table Tennis. For more challenges, join our team
for the university inter-college league and cuppers! Please contact
htn20@cam.ac.uk for any further information.

Newnham Tennis Club

Contact: Hannah Tilston (hvct2)

We enter cuppers during Easter term, with Saturday matches. Practice times will be based on availabilities of players.

Newnham/Selwyn Fusion Cell

President: Carol Sparke(cbhl2)

"Fusion is a network of college-based Christian small groups (cells), open to anyone interested in exploring what following Jesus means. We'll meet once a week to hang out, discuss things and do some Bible-study/prayer stuff as well (and there will be food involved). For much more info, check out www.fusioncambridge.com"

 

Stephenson Society

College rep:Emily Woodhouse(ew322)

An Engineering Society shared between Newnham, Sidney Sussex and Wolfson Colleges. There are Monday evening talks in Michaelmas and Lent terms relating to engineering as well as some practical activities. There is usually a formal hall afterwards.