Finally deleting it permanently in a week

This blog will be deleted permanently in a week or so.

Please bookmark our new blog for BNS NEW BLOG, PLEASE Click HERE :)

Insya Allah this new blog will be updated every week with more infos, events and everything goes, I would like you all to go and check it out, comments are all welcome.

To the new committee for this year, a meeting should be held sooner, so we can all talk about what can be done with BNS new blog, need to give passwords and teach some of you how to blog too. So BNS blog won't be too boring or dead! Thanks and see you all soon!

Bebs

Northumbria University Students

Happy holidays to everybody! May you all have a pleasant one. Also good luck to all the BEG participants. Sorry I am not much of a help but I wish you all the best, have fun!

Also calling all Northumbria Students -- Please vote for these people named below:

• Zoe Thomas
• Sarah Goodwill
• Dean Stobbart
• Lisa Burton

Just go to any desktops/ laptops and it won't take so much of your time to:
www.mynsu.co.uk
Please click the link above
your time to vote this people are really appreciated

Thank you

--See you all soon--

Do me a favor please

Please go to any desktop or whatever that can access to the internet, and vote for Zoe Thomas and Sarah Goodwill -- It won't take much of your time to vote for them! Make Northumbria Student union better, improved and efficient. Thank you in advance for those who votes for them! That means a lot to me :)

Again, please all OF YOU! who has access to vote two of my friends for their elections, it would be great and really appreciated!

VOTE FOR ZOE
VOTE FOR SARAH GOODWILL

Thanks,
Bebs x

:)

Hola from Brunei!

how are you all doing, and how is Newcastle? I hope everyone is on par with their studies and not straggling or struggling. If you are, pls don't hesitate to ask advice from each other.

Anyways, I am planning to make a phamplet for BNS and of course BNSA. So, I would like to have some pictures and some testimonials from you guys to make this phamplet a success. Quote me some of the recent best places to visit and maybe also some good places to shop and buy stuff for your needs. (I do know some, but maybe you guys have a better list than I do).

Just email the pictures and testimonials at nina.kifrawi@yahoo.com. Hope to hear from you guys soon.

Cheers~
Nina

Good and bad news

Hi to everybody.

I will announce two news this week.

1st the good news, a friend of mine has successfully got their Stationary vending machine in Pandon building, Northumbria university. I hope you all will use your spare time to check this vending machine out. Perhaps purchase something out of it. Still STATIONARY vending machine, sounds cool and new to me. :) Spread the words and DO CHECK IT OUT!!!!

Another one is a bad news, a friend if mine is diagnosed breast cancer. I just knew it today. So I am asking all of you to have a moment to pray for her that she'll get through this one. And have another healthy life ahead. It would be awesome if any of you could help by visting to this link REACHING OUT If you are thinking to donate for her medication and treatment fund please contact Shabby Chic via e-mail or phone. Doesn't matter how much you will donate or pray for her, everything counts and WILL make a different. I am only here to do my best to help her to see her being healthy and able to smile again. Every thoughts count, thank you for reading.

Much love,
Bebs x

Easter

Assalamualaikum W.B.H to all the blogger readers, committees and members,
How's everything with you all? Have not seen you all since the BNS bowling tournament! Check out facebook for all the awesome pictures and all the smiley faces. For those who won the tournament -- congratulations! :) To those who did not win, try again. After all it is the fun that counts and being there for each other :) Saw couples of you shop for cool things -- Royal quays is another place to shop. Take a metro to Meadow well -- and you will discover the other side of Newcastle.

March is already here, so I hope all of you already have plans for revisions, vacations and some sort. Easter is also coming -- not sure if any of you will be celebrating it for the heck of it.

I see many people advertsing their sales, promotions and some sort here. I am impressed! I should do this for myself too. Here it goes, to any of you who is needing personalised card with lots of personal meanings pouring in it, let me know, I can make lots of great things with your pictures or your favorite things. Preserve all those memories in a very beautiful way. Prices vary -- ask for price quote :)

Okay dokie -- will posts more here sooner or later. Don;t forget today -- Karaoke Night at Habita around 830pm ish. Hope to see you all there! :)

Malaysian night 10th Anniversary

BNS,
OFFICIAL INVITATION TO NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY MALAYSIAN SOCIETY"10TH ANNIVERSARY MALAYSIAN NIGHT NEWCASTLE 2009"

Date: SUNDAY, 15TH MARCH 2009
Time: 5pm till 9pm
Featuring: traditional dances & songs, fashion show, martial arts and a malaysian styled-buffet
Tickets: Advanced: £9.00 At the door: £10
Venue: Northumbria student union, 2 sandyford rd Newcastle upon Tyne
Contact: Nadya Summer : lana_eva@hotmail.com (07853247376)

Bebs notes: I think the theme for this Malaysian night is traditonal clothing or something. They did not mention is here, but do ask people involved x

Get your ticket in advance and save that £1.00 :)

Reminder to BNS committee

Please e-mail BNS related orwhatever items to bruneinewcastlesociety@gmail.com

This will make updating of this blog easier. I am checking this gmail everyday, it would be good if you could send all the updates, articles and such in this gmail address.

Thank you

Note: Hope you all enjoy the trip to Angel of the North. You guys and girls looking gorgeous in FB pictures!

Looking for awesome house

Well this is nothing unexpected from me. It happened last year and happen again :) Weeheeee~

Anyways, I am looking for a decent, clean and affordable house for mid June 09. If possible somewhere close to University or Fenham Hall Drive, I might consider Fenham area. I would also like to live with other international students, again if there is any possibilities. Though, all Bruneians housemate is not a problem too. So please e-mail me at bebs.mj@gmail.com if there is anything come up for me!

Thank you

Regards,
Bebs :)

FEB FEB Fabulous update

Here are some updates on what's going on with BNS for the members.

There are 2 upcoming events for our society this February. On this Saturday, 21st February, 2009, we will be going to angel of the north. And the second event will be in conjunction of Brunei Darussalam national day, which we are going bowling on the Saturday, 28th February.

All are welcome to join, regardless of members or non-members. The more the merrier.

Below are the details for the events:

Angel of the North

Date: 21st February 2009
Time: 12 pm
Meeting place: Stand G, Eldon square coach station. (Bus service no. 21)

Note: Bus service is provided by GoNortheast. It will cost GBP3.20 for a return ticket to angel of the north. It will take approximately 30 minutes from Eldon square to Angel of the north.

some references:
http://www.angelofthenorth.org.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_of_the_North
http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/Leisure%20and%20Culture/attractions/Angel/Facts.aspx

Bowling competition

Date: 28th February 2009
Time: 11 am
Venue: Star bowl, Royal quays factory outlet

How to go there? Use metro train from monument, going towards North shield. The nearest stop to royal quays will be Percy main. It will cost GBP2.90 for a day return.

Bowling will cost roughly GBP6.00 each. Payment will be made on the day before the event starts. It will be group competition. There will be draws for grouping. Each group consists of 6 players, 3 males and 3 females. The group which has the highest point wins the competition. Best male and female contestant is also rewarded.

One more thing I want to say is that, due to more demand on hoodies, I will make orders for the second batch. The colours are still the same plus an additional colour that is white. Please email me at vovvylamvuh254@gmail.com or call me at 07809567059 for bookings.

Hope to see you there.

Bob Osman
Event coordinator BNS

update from Brunei

I assume everyone in NCL knows there had been flash floods and landslides in Brunei due to the bad weather and all, so I just want to assur everyone that everything is alright.

before I begin, lemme just let u know who I am: Nina =D

As of today, there had been 4 unaccounted landslides, only two made it in the papers. One in Subok and on in Sg Tilong. In fact, quite near my house Spg 420-12. That got me worried actually, 'cause I know someone lives there...I think? Not yours, Mie? I hope not.

Last Saturday (6th February), two houses behind my own (spg 370-86) was also affected by a landslide. And Not an ordinary landslide. It was a slump (geographians, u know what I am talking about).

My two neighbours were asked to move out within the hour immediately as soon as the Fire Brigade came (while I was yelled at for being too close to the brink of the landslide).

Now, I am not telling you guys this for sympathy or anything, it is always for a good cause. Just letting u know this is really going on and maybe -just maybe- you have been left out in the dark about the reality the La Nina Phenomenon is causing Brunei.

In fact, it came to mind that this is what caused the weather drastics in UK as well. I heard London had a snow storm. Wales was snowing after 4 years. What about Newcastle? I haven't heard much. Has it been snowing heavily?

These are telltale signs. So be aware about the weather. Make sure you won't get snowed in or anything, Nau'zubillah. Do pray for Brunei's safety and for your families' safety. Let's hope this rainy season will cease as soon as possible.

Take care all, and have a good year. Stay alert and stay in touch. Missing you all always.

XOXO;
Nina K.

Sunday monday

Konichiwa everybody :)
To those who celebrated Valentine's or anti-valentine's day yesterday, I hope you all had a blast. I am sure you guys did. Got nothing much to update here, though hoping someone's going to upload some photos from Jam's house party... That'll be cool :)

Till then, enjoy your few hours of weekend before Monday.

Regards,
Bebs x

NORTHUMBRIA GOT TALENT

Since BNS have not gotten anything for the members to do or attend this week. Why not all of YOU come to Northumbria Student Union tomorrow night. Let's have a bit of fun watching others performing on the stage!

Event: Northumbria Got Talent
Time: 1930 - 2300 Hours
Venue: Northumbria Student Union - Venue
Date: 11th February 2009

Before or after that, you all can go to Habita and have dinner/late dinner or drinks with friends! Even better "night out with the BNS members and committees"

Hope to see some of you tomorrow night.

Till now,
Bebs x

Oh my GOD it is Monday

Another disappointing discovery. NO updates from the committees... Where the heck you guys have been.

Anyways -- I am such a silly person, I went to Metrocentre to support one of the committees member - Amie & I did not even thought of taking pictures. Well I hope some of you did, and please e-mail it to me at bebs.mj@gmail.com It would be highly appreciated. To whoever came to Metrocentre and bought something yesterday - Thank you very much! You guys are freaking awesome and sporting. I really hope Amie and the gang had fun, regardless all the hardships they'd been through.

To all the BNS members - I hope all of you have received the BNS hoodies. Wear them and be proud. UK should know where Brunei is and of courseencourage them to come visit Brunei. However at the moment I do not think it will be the best time though. I am very sorry to hear that Brunei has been flooded for few days. To all of you who is reading this, do pray that Brunei is going to be blessed and will stop flooding sooner. Also, wanted to take this opportunity to ask all of you to give Al-fatihah to all the people who left us for good. May their soul rest in peace and bless. Amin!

I have nothing much to update forBNS - I have not even heard of anything from them. I still think... BNS should host SINGSTAR or YOUTUBE karaoke night! I think this is an awesome suggestion. I am sure that we do need some cables and microphones to make this possible. To be frank, there are few BNS members and committee - so why not collect a fund for it. I bet it will be less expensive! There are so many things or events BNS can host i.e. BNS Ball, BNS dinner, BNS House Party, BNS Doa Selamat/Tahlil, BNS a fun day out, BNS head-2-head challenge... etc etc. I would like to see more members involvement this year. It would be fun! Have a very deep thinking about it committees!!!!!!!!!

Regarding the BRUNOTTS - any of you people in Newcastle participating? I bet the guys will definitely participating the Football events :)

Before I leave this blog, I am hoping that you all had a great weekend and had the chance to see CNY display yesterday. My weekend was great and I am so looking forward the weekdays to end soon! Readers, take care and always be safe.

Much Love,
Bebs x

A L E R T

everybody is obliged to go to Metro Center tomorrow 8th February @ 1030 AM. Support Amie and the friends with their Business tomorrow. This should be fun to see all of the Business students perform all the customer services and promoting their products.

Again, rather than being lazy at home. Hop on to bus no. 100 and be at Metro Center!!! Support AMIE & friends business!!!!!! :)

Thank you and good luck!

bebs

been too quiet!

Was hoping an update when I check this blog. Oh well, perhaps everybody is busy stuffing their brain with last minute revision. Good luck to everybody who is stressing with all of your revisions. Mudah - mudahan semua kamu and myself will pass and get good grades - Amin.

As of today, I am done with two papers. I said this so many times and I think the world know this - I might have screwed both papers. But I think God knows better and a lesson to learn here ladies and gentlemen - DO NOT revise anything up to your last breathe. Dramatic but realistic! I am off to have few more hours break before all THE STRESSING begins.

PS: I was asked to get a camera for myself, so I can update the blog with more pictures and such. Anyone consider donating some money for new SONY camera for me? I have not gotten any digital camera apart from my mobile phones. Perhaps something BNS can think of giving me as birthday present in advance? :p Good luck everybody and may everything will go well for all of us - Amin.

Before I go... Here is a little something for all of you who is reading this (obviously). Put a smile on your face, laugh when you feel really down, scream when you need to, be quiet if you got nothing smart to say and sleep all your exhaustion on your warm nice bed!

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Happy new year to everybody. Hope you enjoy and learn a lot from 2008. People come & go in this life, however do not forget to cherish every moments you have with them. All the mistakes you have made, do not repeat it, but improve yourself. :)

I am sure all of you currently are busy with assignments, extensive revision and dissertation. Fortunately, for some people... they will have a longer uni holidays. Have fun and sleep as much as you can before uni starts. To all of you who starts uni today, good morning and smell the coffee.

Anyways, enjoy your new year with lots of blessings. BNS committees I wonder if there is any activities planned for the members after their exams. I got a suggestion -- let's go Karaoke (singstar) at Bob's or even better at Habita, Northumbria University every Thursday!

It has been a while

Assalamualaikum to all of the BNS members and blog readers.

How are your winter break going? I am pretty sure that most of you went for a holiday or holidays. Others might shop till they drop dead broke. Some people might party before Christmas. Now the festive season is almost over but there's another one coming... New year! Before I said more things on this. Happy New Year to all the Muslims! BNS, do you have any plans for the members new year's eve?



From what I knew there will be Glowmobile show and ends with fireworks on 31st Dec 2008. Will check details furthermore. Found it! Here are the details, GLOWMOBILE & FIREWORK <- click here. Come one and come all... By the way, as an advance warning, bus times will end earlier on New Year's Eve. Below is ONLY for STAGECOACH buses timetables.

Wednesday 31 December - Saturday timetables+, but finishing around 1800 – 1830
Thursday 1 January - No Service
Friday 2 January - Saturday timetables
Saturday 3 January - Normal services resume

Please take note of this, thank you!

New Year 2009 is just in few days... For a bit of spoiler -- Do revise for your examinations if you have not done so!

That's all from me now. If there is anything more to share, I won't hesitate to post it here. All the best to everybody and hopefully you lot has the New year's resolution thought already, that does not include other resolution like 640 x 480 or etc.

Regards,
Bebs MJ

NB: New Logo has been uploaded here, Bob.

Edinburgh Trip

The trip to Edinburgh was not so bad. I was hoping to stay there longer to get the "mood" for Scotland. Edinburgh in my opinion is sort of a mixed of London and Newcastle, not as busy as London though.

Unfortunately I did not really go anywhere but the City and the mall. However, I did manage to see some nice scenery, no pictures though. I am sure Malol got some good pictures of these scenery. I learn something about Scotland and the culture. The people are not too bad. They are all right. Still Newcastle people ROCKS!

I am wondering if any of you want to share your experience in Edinburgh.? E-mail me! x

Bebs

PS: Edinburgh Pictures are all on FB. If you do not have FB please let me know if you want the pictures. :)

Attention: BADMINTON

Dear all,

BNS is organising another badminton session on Saturday 29th of Nov 2008 at the Lipman gym in Northumbria Uni from 1500 to 1700. Please gather in front of the Northumbria Uni library by 1450. We have booked 2 courts for 2 hours. Please bring two pounds with you for the fee. Rackets will not be provided. Non-members are also welcomed. For further details please contact me directly.

Also, I would like to know how many are interested in playing netball (Guys and girls!). If we can make the numbers, a netball session will be organised.

Hope to see you on Saturday

Khairul Abdullah
Co-Pres BNS
07798725537