The International Society

Events The events at the Society are largely organised and coordinated by volunteers. If you would like to get involved in organising a national party or any other kind of event then email: stephen.ashworth@manchester.ac.uk or sam.harris@manchester.ac.uk and we will do our best to help you make it happen. If you would like to hire the rooms at the International Society for an event of your own please go to the Room Hire section for more details.

Welcome Barbecue 1 Sunday 20th September 4pm - 7pm Delicious barbecue food from our very own Small World Cafe, with live music and DJ. Price: £5.00 Tickets from Int Soc main office and various stalls during orientation.

Welcome Barbecue 2 Sunday 27th September 4pm - 7pm Delicious barbecue food from our very own Small World Cafe, with live music and DJ. Price: £5.00 Tickets from Int Soc main office, Salford University House and various stalls during orientation.

Free Stuff Giveaway Sunday 27th September - Doors open 12pm Every year before they go home students donate stuff that they no longer need so that we can give it all away for free to the new arriving students. This stuff usually includes: stationery, lights, bedding, pc's, printers, tv's, books, plates, pots, pans, cutlery, clothes hangers, furniture [you get the idea...]. If you have stuff to donate we are still accepting stuff! Just bring it in to the main office at the Society and we'll do the rest. Unfortunately at the moment we are unable to pick stuff up for you. To the right you can see what happened at last year's Free Stuff Giveaway. Get there early! Price: FREE!

Traditional English Tea Party Sunday 4th October 3pm - 8pm Enjoy a traditional English Tea Party complete with tasty home made sandwiches and cakes galore! And all for free! Please come and collect a ticket from the Int Soc main office so we can keep track of the numbers. There is a maximum number of 150 tickets for this event so please make sure you get one soon! Price: FREE!

Canadian Thanksgiving Lunch Sunday 11th October 2.30pm - 6.30pm Last year's Canadian Thanksgiving was such a success, it's being organised again this year! The amazing menu will consist of a roasted turkey including all the fixings, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce. For those who are not turkey fans, roast beef should satisfy your taste buds! Oven roasted potatoes, salad, veggies, dinner rolls/buns... the supply of food is endless! And of course, we cannot forget about dessert! A sweet apple tart and delicious pumpkin pie with ice cream... I am hungry all ready! If you feel like a nice glass of wine or pint, we encourage you to bring your own alcoholic refreshments as only squash and water will be provided. To make the time pass more quickly as we wait for lunch to be served, some games should keep you occupied and of course, there are prizes to be won imported directly from Canada. All are welcome and we look forward to introducing those of other cultures to our Canadian Thanksgiving. For those who are Canadian, we hope this will make you feel a bit closer to home during a time that is spent with family, chatting, eating, and plopping yourself down in the couch to watch some football... WARNING: space is limited! So please get your tickets at the International Society by Friday, October 9th at 4.00 pm at the very latest!!! Price: £16.00 (tickets to be purchased at the International Society in advance by Friday, October 9th) Please feel free to contact the International Society at 0161 275 4959 or myself, Vanessa Vrbanic at 07531 811 682. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

Indian Evening and Divali Celebration Friday 16th October 7.00pm We will be holding a cultural evening to celebrate the Indian festival of Diwali [the Festival of Lights] on Friday 16th. Tickets are available from the International Society office and cost £5.00 for members and £8.00 for non-members. There are only 100 tickets available. Ticket price includes: - Traditional Indian Snacks, Desserts and drinks - Traditional Indian Music - Presentation about Indian culture and Diwali - Paper Lantern making. Take the one you make home forever!

Bulgarian Party: The Bisserov Sisters Friday 23rd October from 8.00pm Following an age-old oral tradition, The Bisserov Sisters have learnt their repertiore by listening to the traditional songs of previous generations. They song songs from all over the Pirin region and the distinctive styles from the folk regions of Bulgaria. They accompany themselves with the Tarambuka [vase drum], the Tambura [long necked lute] and the Daire [tambourine]. Price: £5 members, £10.00 non-members Tickets available from the Int Soc main office.

Halloween Party Saturday 31st October 7.00pm til 12.00am Price: £5 members OR: £7.50 for Int Soc Party and Sin Party combined see front page Tickets available only from the Int Soc main office. Only 100 tickets available! Ticket includes: Food: Ghoulish Ghoulash! Drink: Blood Punch [alcoholic and non-alcoholic] Best Costume Prizes: Come dressed to terrify! Movies: Upstairs on a big screen. Games: Apple bobbing, Haunted House. Live music: Scary Rock tunes! And a free heart attack with every ticket...

World Food And Drink Party Friday 6th November 7.00pm [please arrive early in order to sample all the food] Price: FREE! [as long as you bring food to share!] Make and bring food from your country to share and taste delicious home cooked food from all over the world! PLEASE NOTE: You can only gain entrance to the party by bringing food that you have made yourself! Crisps do not count! And buying take-away and bringing it along also does not count! You need to bring some home cooked food to share. Ideally a traditional dish from your country. You can also bring along traditional drinks from your country. You'll need to complete a form when you arrive, saying whether your food is suitable for vegetarians, contains nuts or is halal. The form will then be displayed with your food so everybody knows what they're eating!

BADministration! International Society Fundraiser Wednesday 25th November 2009 7.00pm til late BADministrative charge: £4/£3 students on the door Next Wednesday night the Gods Of Rock have blessed us all with the coming of the mighty Motel 101. Click here for their website. For the past thousand years several Lords Of Rock have been hiding amongst the staff of the University of Manchester and next Wednesday they will will rip off their uniforms to reveal the spandex-clad rock monsters that hide beneath. Not only will they rock in the name of all that rocks upon the earth but they will also be raising money for the International Society. Mighty Lords of Rock! We salute you! Be there and be part of a great celestial event as the planets align and cosmic rays bathe the earth with the light of pure music. The band will be followed by internationally remown superstar DJ MC Apollo Creed.

American Evening and Thanksgiving Party Friday 27th November 7.00pm Thanksgiving is a traditional harvest festival celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Come and try a sample of delicious Thanksgiving food including turkey, sweet potatoes and the classic Pumpkin Pie! There will be presentations on the United States and Thanksgiving plus entertainments and music. Price: £5 members, £8 non-members Limited tickets available from the Int Soc main office from Monday 16th November

Japanese Evening Friday 4th December 5.30pm £ 10 members, £ 14 non members Get ready to submerse yourself in the culture, sights and food from the land of the rising sun! The evening will begin with a presentation about Japan followed by an introduction to the Japanese language and origami. What better way to learn more about a culture than to taste the food from there but that's not all you will be doing, you will have the opportunity to try your hands at some sushi making. Impress your friends after as you will be able to keep your sushi mat and utensils used! Tickets are limited so do get yours early at the International Society!