16-18 Pelham St.,Nottingham, NG1 2ED0115 9418493

PROUD TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN NOTTINGHAM

CONTeNTsWelcome..................................... 1

Venue.......................................... 2

Transport.Timetable..................... 3

Menu........................................... 4

Food.&.Drink............................... 4

Entertainment.............................. 5

Events.Timetable......................... 8

Health.&.Safety............................ 9

Lost.Property............................... 9

Feedback.&.Comments............... 9

Thanks........................................ 9

16-18 Pelham St.,Nottingham, NG1 2ED0115 9418493

PROUD TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN NOTTINGHAM

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WelCOmeSo.we.may.have.missed.Carlos.de.Bastegui’s.1951.Masquerade.party.of.the.century,.but.fear.not,.Nottingham.is.set.to.throw.one.of.the.biggest.Graduation.Masquerade.Balls.just.for.you...As.the.largest.black.tie.event.in.the.university’s.calendar,.we.return.to.Colwick.Hall,.Nottingham’s.finest.country.house.mansion,.to.celebrate.a.special.milestone.and.say.your.final.goodbyes.to.your.fellow.Masquerades..

This.event.is.a.time.for.you.to.celebrate,.reminisce.and.say.your.final.goodbyes..

We.hope.that.you.all.have.a.fantastic.evening.and.wish.you.the.very.best.for.the.future..

One last party,

One special venue,

One night to remember…

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VeNueColwick.Hall.Hotel.is.a.magnificent.Palladian.style.Georgian.country.house.mansion.nestling.in.over.sixty.acres.of.parkland..An.historic.building.dating.back.to.Saxon.times.and.once.the.ancestral.home.of.Lord.Byron,.Colwick.Hall.is.a.grade.II*.listed.manor.with.a.grand.entrance.overlooking.Nottingham.Racecourse.and.offering.exquisite.facilities..From.the.award.winning.Georgetown.Restaurant,.the.1776.Grand.Ballroom,.several.function.rooms,.the.Lakeside.Pavilion.overlooking.the.lake.and.the.Grand.Marquee,.the.venue.and.setting.together.with.its.style.is.unbeatable!

On.the.night.we.will.occupy.the.Hall.and.the.grounds.in.its.entirety!.With.the.Lakeside.Pavilion.and.Grand.Marquee.housing.the.main.entertainments,.four.function.rooms.with.themed.bars.and.attractions,.deck.and.extensive.gardens,.you.can.party.away.the.night.in.style.

Colwick.Hall.is.the.perfect.setting.for.a.once.in.a.lifetime.ball.

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TraNspOrTTransport.is.complimentary.for.all.guests.and.a.full.timetable.is.shown.below..Please.be.patient.when.waiting.for.buses,.we.will.ensure.that.everyone.gets.there!.If.there.isn’t.enough.room.for.you.on.a.bus,.we.will.send.one.back.to.pick.you.up.

The.end.of.the.night.can.be.quite.hectic,.so.again,.please.be.patient.and.follow.the.queuing.systems.in.place..To.make.your.arrival.and.departure.as.smooth.as.possible,.we.will.be.blocking.the.slip.road.with.security.and.only.allowing.authorised.vehicles.to.drop.off.and.collect.from.the.Hall..Please.bear.this.in.mind.if.you.plan.to.use.private.hire.taxis.

If.you.have.any.special.transport.requirements.please.contact.gemma.chance@nottingham.ac.uk

DiNNer GuesTs

eVeNiNG GuesTs

Beeston.Bus.Station. . 18.15

Dunkirk.(University.South.Entrance). . 18.15

Savoy.Cinema. 18.15

Maid.Marian.Way.(Salutation.Inn). . 18.15.

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Beeston.Bus.Station. . 20.15.-.21.00

Dunkirk.(University.South.Entrance). 20.15.-.21.00

Savoy.Cinema. . 20.15.-.21.00.

Maid.Marian.Way.(Salutation.Inn). . 20.15.-.21.00..

Return.buses.will.run.from.00.30.onwards.

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Dinner.guests.will.receive.a.glass.of.champagne..or.fruit.juice.on.arrival...

GraDuaTiON Ball meNu

Tomato.Bruschetta.with.Balsamic.Glaze

Breast.of.Stuffed.Chicken.with.a.Peach.and..Pancetta.Stuffing.with.a.white.wine.sauce

Roast.Vegetable.Tart.placed..

on.a.potato.cake

Triple.Chocolate.Cheese.Cake.served.with..White.Chocolate.Sauce

FOOD & DriNkYou.can.find.bars.located.in.both.marquees.as.well.as.inside.

Colwick.Hall..Bars.will.be.open.until.1.30am.inside.Colwick.Hall.and.2.00am.in.the.Grand.Marquee.

There.will.be.Catering.on.site.for.those.of.you.who.fancy.a.snack.during.the.evening..There.will.be.a.wide.selection.of.hot.nibbles.

and.foods.available.from.8.30pm.

We.aim.to.bring.you.nothing.but.the.best.entertainments.at.this.year’s.Graduation.Ball..Expect.to.see.a.combination.of..

live.music,.DJ’s.and.much,.much.more…

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Kissy Sell Out.Kissy.Sell.Out.quickly.gained.notability.in.2006.for.his.eccentric.electro.productions.and.energetic.DJ.style..Kissy.began.his.Radio.One.career.with.a.monthly.specialist.dance.show,.‘In.new.DJ’s.we.trust’..He.now.hosts.his.own.show.bringing.us.two.hours.of.jump.up.rock.and.rave.every.week..

Take That ReunitedBritain’s.Got.Talent.semi.finalists,.Take.That.Reunited,.are.here.to.play.you.some.of.the.band’s.classics!.With.over.10.years.experience.in.the.game,.this.Take.That.supergroup,.is.a.worthy.tribute.to.the.lads!Let.them.‘Relight.your.fire’.and.lets.‘Pray’.for.a.memorable.night!.(ok,.ok,.cheesy.we.know!)

Real Nice DJ’sRecent.resident.DJ’s.on.the.recent.Jack.Will’s.university.tour,.Real.Nice.have.gigged.all.over.the.world.including.New.York,.Austria.and.France..Last.year.they.played.at.Glastonbury.and.are.currently.residents.at.BLOWPOP,.one.of.Bristol’s.biggest.and.longest.running.electronic.music.nights..Renowned.for.wreaking.havoc.on.dancefloors.wherever.they.go,.the.Real.Nice.duo.is.characterised.by.an.upbeat.musical.style.which.does.not.take.itself.too.seriously.and.is.genuinely.fun.to.throw.some.shapes.to..

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Tom WardleTom.Wardle.is.one.of.the.most.unmistakeable.performers.on.the.live.scene.today,.possessing.a.voice.that.seems.to.defy.his.size.and.a.style.that.references.pop’s.golden.years.of.sharp.suits.and.smash.hits..Tom’s.brand.of.classic.pop.has.served.him.well,.seeing.him.play.just.over.two.hundred.gigs.a.year.for.the.past.three.years;.from.residencies.at.Nottingham’s.Pandora’s.Box.to.regular.gigs.at.London’s.Kensington.Roof.Gardens.and.Mahiki,.as.well.as.events.for.Vogue.Magazine.and.the.Royal.Air.Force...Tom.is.currently.recording.the.follow.up.to.his.“Another.Late.Night”.EP,.set.for.release.in.August.2011..www.tomwardle.co.uk

Gareth JonesGareth.is.a.final.year.psychology.student,.meaning.that.often.when.DJing,.he.will.read.the.crowd’s.minds..He.specialises.in.house.music.and.has.been.DJing.at.the.rag.raid.afterparties.this.year;.his.Essex.roots.make.him.ideal.for.coping.with.rowdy.freshers’.music.requests..He.has.played.at.Gatecrasher.and.has.been.doing.a.house.music.show.for.the.last.two.years.on.URN..House.music.has.never.been.the.same.since.Gareth.arrived.on.the.scene.

Simon TarrSimon.has.been.DJing.and.producing.music.for.10.years..From.rural.Norfolk,.Simon.has.overcome.the.difficulties.that.webbed.fingers.present.and.is.a.very.successful.DJ..He.has.played.in.Es.Paradis,.Ibiza,.Penthouse.and.Gatecrasher..In.the.last.few.years.he.has.had.releases.on.various.labels.with.support.from.across.the.world..Usually.a.trance.and.progressive.DJ,.Simon.hopes.that.tonight.his.classic.party.tunes.and.cheese.will.secure.his.future.and.make.his.the.name.on.everyone’s.lips.this.summer.

Nidal al JuziBorn.and.raised.on.the.mean.streets.of.Ealing,.Nidal.started.his.musical.journey.when.he.was.seven,.when.he.was.given.a.musical.instrument.by.his.Uncle..It.was.then.that.Nidal.knew.he.wanted.to.be.part.of.‘The.Scene’..At.the.age.of.17,.he.was.already.being.touted.as.Ealing’s.answer.to.Grooverider..He.did.various.warm.up.sets.in.clubs,.hosting.names.such.as.Fabio.and.Pat.Sharp..In.2006,.he.got.his.big.break.when.he.started.getting.gigs.at.big.events.such.as.Societies.Ball.and.Freshers’.Week..The.Drum.and.Bass.scene.should.be.expecting.big.things.from.Nidal.in.2011.

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Andy HoeWe.all.love.Andy.Hoe.and.know.him.best.as.Ocean’s.resident.DJ..Andy.has.played.at.Grad.Ball.for.the.past.three.years.and.can’t.wait.to.get.back.there.in.2011,.and.neither.can.we!.Expect.to.dance.your.socks.off.and.reminisce.with.Andy’s.cheesy.playlist..

The Ben Martin Jazz Quartet.The.Ben.Martin.Quartet.have.made.a.name.for.themselves.as.Nottingham’s.leading.professional.jazz.band..Featuring.Ben.Martin.(sax),.John.Tullis.(piano),.Martyn.Spencer.(double.bass).and.Jon.Richmond.(drums),..the.Ben.Martin.Quartet.have.appeared.at.numerous.high.profile.events.in.and.around.Nottingham.over.the.last.five.years...www.nottinghamjazz.co.uk

Pimms Bar Nothing.beats.a.glass.of.pimms.on.a.summer’s.day!.You.can.find.the.Pimms.Bar.in.the.John.Carr.Suite,.Colwick.Hall.and.at.stands.throughout.the.grounds.

CasinoIf.you.need.a.break.from.the.excitement.of.the.main.marquee.why.not.cool.down.and.try.your.luck.in.our.fun.Casino.in.the.Grand.Ballroom..Black.Jack,.roulette.and.much.more…

FireworksTo.start.this.year’s.celebrations.with.a.bang,.expect.to.see.a.spectacular.display.above.Colwick.Hall.

PhotographerCapture.your.memories.of.this.year’s.event.and.visit.one.of.the.photographer’s.studios.on.the.back.lawns.of.Colwick.Hall..You.have.the.option.to.purchase.prints.on.the.night.or.you.can.view.and.buy.photographs.online.after.the.event.at.www.takethatphoto.co.uk.Walk-about entertainmentThis.year’s.entertainment.line.up.never.stops,.with.much.happening.outside.of.the.Marquees.and.Hall..We.have.booked.some.fantastic.walk-about.acts,.so.expect.to.be.amazed.by.our.magicians.and.multi-skilled.performers!

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eVeNTs TimeTaBle

Everywhere else!

All night casino

Photographer

Entertainers

Fairground sidestalls

Lakeside Pavilion 7:30pm Ben Martin Jazz Quartet

10:00pm Fireworks

10:00pm Nidal

11:30pm Tom Wardle

12:30am Andy Hoe

Grand Marquee 8:30pm Simon & Gareth

10:00pm Take That Tribute

11:30pm Real Nice DJ’s

12:30am Kissy Sell Out

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HealTH & saFeTy• First.Aiders.will.be.on-site.throughout.the.evening..Should.

you.require.assistance.please.alert.a.member.of.security.staff.

• Please.remember.to.drink.sensibly..

• Showsec.will.be.on.site.all.evening.and.will.be.controlling.access.to.all.areas.and.roads.

• Please.don’t.drop.your.glasses.and.bottles.on.the.floor,.use.the.tables.and.bins.provided.

• Take.care.at.the.edge.of.the.garden.and.the.deck,.we.don’t.want.to.have.to.fish.anyone.out.of.the.lake.or.fountains!

• It.will.be.very.busy.at.the.end.of.the.night.when.the.return.buses.arrive,.please.listen.to.the.security.staff.who.will.be.helping.you.to.get.home.safely.

Lost PropertyLost.property.will.be.available.for.collection.on.Monday.14th.June.from.the.Students’.Union.reception..(0115.84.68800).

Feedback & CommentsYour.feedback.is.extremely.important.to.us.and.we.would.love.to.hear.your.comments.about.this.event..Please.email.gemma.chance@nottingham.ac.uk.with.your.comments.

ThanksI.would.like.to.give.thanks.to.everyone.who.has.worked.hard.to.make.this.event.a.success:

Selva.Muthalagappan.and.all.the.staff.at.Colwick.Hall,.Showsec.and.Skills.Coaches.to.name.but.a.few.

TEC,.(as.always).you.have.been.fantastic!.Many.thanks.to.Tempo.and.the.rest.of.the.team.

Nicci,.Sue.and.Jules,.thank.you.again.for.your.help.this.year!

Special.thanks.to.Caz.McCall-same.time,.same.place.next.year?

Gemma Chance

Events & Advertising Manager

One last party,One special venue,One night to remember…