I have noticed that some waist lines are expanding due to the sumptuous teas and lunches provided by BISC. I have also noticed the stuffing of mouths with scones covered with lashings of strawberry jam and cream. Despite this tempting tea break where you can leave the stresses of academia outside for a while, the Monday cream teas has attracted relatively low student numbers. However matters are improving as last week when we had over 30 customers. You can come in and for £1.00 stuff yourself with cream teas and other delights and forget your troubles. The ambiance of the BISC lounge the flow of tea, and the companionship of fellow students can give you just the excuse you have been looking for about the reason for your late submission of an essay. So the word is getting around the University campus and beyond of the noted and traditional English custom of afternoon tea. Indeed afternoon tea is perhaps the major English contribution to global culture! Nevertheless you may not be aware that this service is provided by unpaid volunteers. For example, there is Josh and his brother Si, Hyacinth and Pat. Also one international student from Switzerland has been working in the kitchen on Mondays since the beginning of the academic year. Josh is a talented musician. Hyacinth is a retired primary school head and has made a great impact on the City of Bristol through her voluntary activities. For these services Hyacinth was recently honoured by the Queen. Pat the lovely lady who helps out on Mondays and Wednesdays. Her energy, commitment and enthusiasm leave a lot of us standing still. When you are tired in the morning and it is difficult to get out of bed and submit that essay that was due in last week think of Pat and take note of her energy. Pat served God on the mission field in South Asia for many years. I won’t tell you Pat’s age, but she has the commitment and energy of someone 30 years younger.
Friday, 6 March 2009
Monday cream teas
I have noticed that some waist lines are expanding due to the sumptuous teas and lunches provided by BISC. I have also noticed the stuffing of mouths with scones covered with lashings of strawberry jam and cream. Despite this tempting tea break where you can leave the stresses of academia outside for a while, the Monday cream teas has attracted relatively low student numbers. However matters are improving as last week when we had over 30 customers. You can come in and for £1.00 stuff yourself with cream teas and other delights and forget your troubles. The ambiance of the BISC lounge the flow of tea, and the companionship of fellow students can give you just the excuse you have been looking for about the reason for your late submission of an essay. So the word is getting around the University campus and beyond of the noted and traditional English custom of afternoon tea. Indeed afternoon tea is perhaps the major English contribution to global culture! Nevertheless you may not be aware that this service is provided by unpaid volunteers. For example, there is Josh and his brother Si, Hyacinth and Pat. Also one international student from Switzerland has been working in the kitchen on Mondays since the beginning of the academic year. Josh is a talented musician. Hyacinth is a retired primary school head and has made a great impact on the City of Bristol through her voluntary activities. For these services Hyacinth was recently honoured by the Queen. Pat the lovely lady who helps out on Mondays and Wednesdays. Her energy, commitment and enthusiasm leave a lot of us standing still. When you are tired in the morning and it is difficult to get out of bed and submit that essay that was due in last week think of Pat and take note of her energy. Pat served God on the mission field in South Asia for many years. I won’t tell you Pat’s age, but she has the commitment and energy of someone 30 years younger.
