INTERNATIONAL FEAST & GAMES - FRIDAY, 30th MAY 2008

This term’s International Feast was attended by some familiar faces as well as new comers. Some students had an early start by cooking their dishes at BISC. More than 10 International students brought in a variety of mouth watering dishes - French Quiches, Chinese Stir Fry Noodles, Chinese Vegetable Salad, Hungarian Goulash, German Sausage and Sauerkraut with potatoes, Brunei Fried Prawn, Vegetable Soup, Japanese Miso Soup, English Quiche as well as the delightful desserts.

After a delightful meal, we played a couple of games which was led by Kevin. Spontaneously addition of games were made and played. A good time was had by all. Leave us a comment on the website!

River Cruise - June 2008

The evening was welcomed with sun shining while a group of about 70 people arriving at 6.00pm. Our journey began along the Prince Street Bridge where we boarded the boat before heading off towards Bath.

After being seated, the evening started with drinks and nibbles being served accompanied with happy chats / getting to know each other on board. This was followed by a welcome speech by Hannah Hedinger who enlightens us as to how the evening would enfold. We had the privilege to have Transition Band on board the cruise performing some songs and music for our enjoyment.

‘Transition’ Rock Band (www.transition.tk) from UK have been touring the UK extensively as well as playing in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia. Their music is an audacious blend of passion, energy and finely crafted arrangements. The soaring melodies and rich harmonies are fused with the creative backbone of a surging rhythm section.

Dinner included a variety of delights being served, including rice with sausage, a range of pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, quiches, pizza puffs, salads as well as vegetarian and halal options. Dessert was served shortly after, with an irresistible choice of cheese cake, Black forest gateau, apple lattice, chocolate cake.

Following dessert, we were entertained with more music by the very talented band that included a Chinese song! It was a very pleasant evening enjoyed by everyone with laughter if not smiles. We came back to Bristol at 9.30pm docking by the Watershed where we say goodbye to each other. BISC Leavers’ packs were also being given out as some are sadly leaving Bristol.

Our final event for this term will be the Farewell Garden Party at BISC on Wednesday 18th June.

Knitting Afternoon

Cathy Brodie led more than 10 students knitting on a Wednesday afternoon, after soup lunch. Some students were complete beginners while some had some previous experience in knitting. Colourful wool was knitted into handiwork.
Organised by Christian Union, the afternoon was a pleasant session accompanied with cakes and refreshments. While hands are busy with the knitting needle, friendly chats were exchanged.
At the end of the afternoon, some students were tempted for more. Cathy, from Christ Church Clifton, equipped with 30 years of knitting experience, generously let the students take them home to continue their work.
Due to popular demand, there may be another knitting session held the next term. Please check our website for the updates.

Picnic & cycle ride

So, the hottest day of the year so far, someone wakes up and braves the blistering heat to meet up with a selection of people from around the globe to make a journey. To where? What for? One could say to Bath for some cookies and one would not be wrong but that would kind of miss the point. They go for the journey itself. Riding their bikes with the wind in their hair, under the midday sun, chatting to each other about life and other little things. To some it may seem a pointless venture, but to these, it’s what life is all about.