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