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STRATFORD TRIP 2007

On Saturday, 17th November BISC organized another exciting trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon! More than 100 students join the trip - to the beautiful town of William Shakespeare’s birthplace, England’s most famous playwright.

The trip started at about 8.30am from BISC and took less than 2 hours to get there. Along the way, students were informed on what the day entails. Maps were distributed with highlights on places of interest including three houses: Nash House, Shakespeare Centre and Halls Croft. Tickets were issued on the bus.

Upon arrival, students went into their own groups to explore the beautiful town and the 3 Shakespeare’s houses. Lunch was at their own leisure with good choices of places to eat.

At 3.45pm, we gathered at the Baptist Church for tea/coffee and biscuits complimentary from BISC. Shortly before 5.00pm, we headed towards Bristol. On the way back, students were entertained by quiz on Shakespeare and the winner awarded with a prize!

Bridgwater Carnival 2007

This year we had 2 coaches to Bridgwater! We gathered at BISC at 4.00pm to ‘hit the road’ down to Bridgwater. The journey was pleasant with interesting information being shared by the BISC Team. On the way, students were being entertained with quiz on Bridgwater Carnival and also given maps of the Carnival venue with useful information.

Although we arrived slightly later than expected due to the traffic i.e. at about 6.30pm….we had ample of free time to get dinner before the spectacular event started buzzing. Crowds of people gathered for the Carnival to start. A DJ entertained us before the carnival commencement. The weather was reasonably mild for us to be outside for this time of the year.

The extravaganza Carnival began at approximately 8.00pm….that mesmerized the crowd! As the carnival is also an annual charity event, people were joyfully throwing coins into the floats. The floats are spectacular and enormous, the atmosphere is fantastic! Everyone was enjoying the evening out, with their cameras handy – not to miss every opportunity for the photo album!
On the way back, more stories were then being shared on the history of Bridgwater Carnival by our very own experienced and knowledgeable story teller, Elvyn.

It was truly an unforgettable experience!

Photos to appear on here later in the week.

INTERNATIONAL FEAST

On Wednesday, 7th November here @ BISC – we hosted a ‘pot-luck session’ called the International feast.

Starting from 6.30pm, a variety of mouth watering dishes were brought by students. There were a range of savoury and desserts from countries such as Switzerland, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Tanzania, Spain and Mexico. It was certainly a delightful evening where everyone enjoyed the food – with second helpings before the desserts being served.

After a sumptuous meal, we continued the evening with an ‘International Opinion’ game led by Becky (BISC’s Team). Using 3 sets of cards, each set has a different theme being discussed the first being more informal ice-breakers. Subsequent sets from the cards are more in-depth questions, and final set focused more on spirituality questions. It was an interactive session where we were given opportunity to ask questions on life and faith quite openly and to share our opinions.

There will be another International Feast in the spring term. We hope you will join us then.

Photos to appear on here later in the week.

International Reception 2007

A spectacular evening attended by more 300 students from 60 countries all across the globe!!

Held at Woodlands Christian Centre, the Reception started at 630pm with warm welcome by the BISC’s Team and the volunteers. People were ushered into the main hall, well decorated with flag bunting, 4 long tables filled with an assortment of mouth watering delights and finger food such as chicken nuggets, pizza, onion Bhajis, sushi, vegetarian dishes, spring rolls, prawn toast, and a variety of snacks spread over mini tables displayed on the four main pillars in the hall. At the welcome desk, capital cities quiz were handed out as well as students’ home countries list was established. At 730pm, the event officially began with a video: Welcome to BISC in various languages e.g. Czech, Japanese, German and Chinese.

Laughter is one of the best compliments to a happy belly! Along with Shanthi and Kevin from the BISC Team and 3 other students, the event was lightened up with cheers from the Animal Game where the participants representing their home-land mimicked a series of animals…

This exciting annual event was officiate by BISC’s Chairman, Rob-Scott-Cook who gave a speech and a warm welcome to the students. The event continued with a Mongolian Dance Performance by a Wang Lilian, a current Bristol University’s student. The second session of the DVD footage was then presented with a focus on senior students’ views on ‘The Best Thing’ they experience, advice to new students. This is valuable advice from experienced/senior international students’ to new international students.

We had another brilliant entertainment session with Tony Carey, who is BISC’s bus driver sang and played his guitar. Another DVD on ‘The Worst Things’ from the voice of students was shown before we were entertained once again by another student, Gai Zhikun – who performed a Chinese Local Drama using a traditional Chinese instrument.

After a short break, where the students freely mingled around and chatting to each other during which BISC’s Team announced the autumn term events as well as the capital city quiz winner! We then were finely entertained by Miss Soraya, a Malaysian student entertained the students with her sweet voice by singing a Malaysian song and an English song, while playing her guitar.
The results on country tally – presented with an on-screen visualized map of students’ home countries represented were then announced while students identified themselves by their home country that sends cheers roaring across the crowd.

At approximately 930pm the event rolled on with Brazilian drums and beats and an exciting Capoeira Dance session by the Capoeira Society. An extraordinary dance where the dancers uses martial arts as the base of their skillful dance!

The evening ended with smiles and happy faces from students, volunteers and all team members!

Below are photos and video clips from Saturday night. Please do click on 'comments' and leave your feedback from the evening. Thanks alot.

A Taste of the UK - Globe Cafe

Photos from Globe Cafe event on Saturday night!

London Trip

It was an early start, but over 100 of us managed to get up early on Saturday morning to journey to London –the capital city of England, for a day out. Coach 1 had 15 different nationalities on board, and coach 2 had 17 nationalities –a truly multi-cultural mix!. Our tour guides imparted lots of information to us about London throughout the coach guided tour. This ranged from the differences between the City of London, and the Greater London Boroughs, which was identifiable by statues of dragons, as to the newly erected statue of Nelson Mandela in Parliament Square!

The weather remained fine all throughout the day, which was great for the optional guided walking tour, as we didn’t need our umbrellas. Ruth & Elvyn conducted optional guided walking tours which were very thorough and provided photo opportunities throughout.

The quiz on the return journey tested our knowledge and we had worthy winners on each coach! There’s so much to see and do in London that a day trip can’t do it justice, so you’ll just have to visit again! We hope the BISC trip gave you a good introduction and overview of the place the Roman’s first called Londinium.