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Support Services Social Committee Newsletter
Issue: 2
WELCOME
Welcome to the support services social committee newsletter. This committee was set up in response to the staff
survey feedback noting that support staff would like more opportunity to meet others working in support services
roles. A number of events have already happened but we hope to use this newsletter to notify you of upcoming
events or activities. You can also follow us at http://www2.imperial.ac.uk/blog/supportservicessocialcommittee.
If you have any suggestions please contact one of the committee members or Amy Cosgrove
a.cosgrove@imperial.ac.uk
We look forward to seeing you at one of our events.
Louise Lindsay
Social Committee Chair
SCIENCE MUSEUM LATES
When I first joined Imperial, I had visions of myself whiling away my lunch hours in the Exhibition Road museums.
Although, as I’m sure most of us are, I’m guilty of making it there very infrequently. The Support Services Social
Committee trip to the Science Museum Lates seemed a perfect excuse not only to take in a bit of South Kensington
culture, but also to socialise and unwind with my Imperial colleagues (a deal made even sweeter when served with
a glass of wine).
At the museum we were let loose among the exhibits with countless buttons to press and levers to pull. The Science
Museum had a lively buzz about the place as grown adults rediscovered their childish urges to prod, poke and
wonder over the many experiments and exhibits on offer.
By the time the evening was through I had seen rockets take off, played the glockenspiel in a rendition of Gustav
Holst’s The Planets and learnt that Sir Isaac Newton invented the cat-flap! Not bad for a mid-week evening. On
Friday 27 th July, the Support Services Social Committee will be running a trip to the V&A Lates.
Hailey Smith, HR Administrator
Cosgrove if you would like to join us
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QUEENS TOWER VISITS
The thing I like best about the Queens Tower (QT) trips is that they open up a
building we see daily. Although it may seem a mystery, the real reason for the lack
of general access is that there is a narrow single staircase. (For this reason it may
be best to avoid if you suffer from vertigo or claustrophobia.) There are also 326
steps, but don’t let this put you off! The views over London and its many famous
landmarks are breathtaking and people should definitely bring their cameras
along. You’ll also learn a little about the QT’s history and be given a handout with
more information to take away if you are interested in finding out more.
It’s also great for meeting new people and giving yourself a break! We’ll be going
up again on 24 August and 14 Sept so do sign up if you’re interested, it’ll be great
to see you there!
Kim Winter, Projects Planning Manager
If you’d like to arrange a trip for your team, there is the possibility of organising an
early evening event. Please contact Amy Cosgrove for more information.
BACK TO THE FRONT
Support Services Social Committee Newsletter July 2012
The Support Services Social
Committee made a debut
appearance at Imperial
Insights this month to a very
positive response! If you have
any new starters in your
department, why not invite
them to one of our events?
You may remember from our June newsletter that some of our senior managers have volunteered to come and work in
your departments and see how things really happen! Those that have signed up so far are:
� Louise Lindsay, Director of HR
� Jane Neary, Director of Commercial Services
� Richard Martin, Faculty Operating Officer for Engineering
� Lynne Cox, Director of the Research Office
� Matt Lee, Departmental Manager for Medicine
If you would like to invite one of the above managers to visit your area then please send an email to Louise Lindsey
(l.lindsay@imperial.ac.uk) with your name, the suggested activities you would like to share and, if you have a
preference, which volunteer manager from the above list you would like to visit your department. All the managers have
indicated a willingness to consider any job in any area, both inside and outside of their own departments.

UPCOMING EVENTS
July
Museum Lates
Friday Lates - Going for Gold at the V&A
When: Fri 27 July 2012 18:30
Limber up for an evening of mass participation, fun
and games. The V&A will play host to a delegation
of contemporary artists. Meet in the main lobby by
the Business School. Click here for more details.
August
Staff Picnic
When: TBC in w/c 13 or 19 August
Bring along your lunch and sports equipment for
some lunchtime fun with your colleagues in secret
garden. Unfortunately due the ‘summer’ weather
we’re getting, we haven’t set a date, however
please register your interest and we’ll let you know
when the weather looks promising!
Queens Tower Visit- 1 PLACE REMAINING
When: Fri 24 August 2012 12:00
See the College and indeed London as you have
never seen it before from this historical building right
on campus!
September
Queens Tower Visit
When: 14 September 2012 12:00
Another chance to attend this popular event!
October
Hyde Park Walk (Different route each time)
When: 11 October 2012 12:30
Meet at the Albert Memorial for a chance to learn
new things about Hyde Park on every visit!
If you are interested in joining us for any of the
events listed above, or indeed you have any of your
own ideas, please email a.cosgrove@imperial.ac.uk
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
STAFF DISCOUNTS
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� Toni & Guy – (local branches) – amount of discount
varies according to branch
� Victoria & Albert Museum – half price entry into
exhibitions, plus 10% discount at Gift Shop
� Natural History Museum – half price entry into
exhibitions
� Royal College of Art Shop – all items are at student
prices
� Timpson’s shoe repair – 10% discount
� Bookthrift – 10% discount
� Giraffe Restaurant, Kensington High Street – 25%
discount
� The Sampler Wine Merchant (South Kensington
branch) - free corkage within their wine bar
� John Carne Hair Salon (Knightsbridge & Wimbledon)
- 75% discount off of their Premier Gift Certificate
(contact Alex 0845 6860185 / 07538 777917)
Remember before using these facilities; please
confirm with the proprietor that the discounts quoted
above are still on offer. You may need to produce your
College ID card to obtain the stated discount.
FUTURE IDEAS
Amateur Choir
Calling all singers! Would you be interested in joining an
amateur choir? The SSSC is considering establishing a choir
which would focus on singing popular music and we already
have 6 people signed up. Let us know if you’d be interested
too!
Volleyball and Badminton
If you would be interested in playing volleyball or badminton at
lunchtimes/after work please let us know. We’re looking to
begin after the Olympics and also tie a practice round into the
Staff Picnic!
Please feel free to contact our committee members if you have any suggestions or comments:
Louise Lindsay (HR), Jane Neary (Commercial Services), Nick Kay(Risk Management), Clare Ryan (Estates),
Mickie Turner-Goble (Commercial Services), Tiffany Goodchild (Enterprise), Steve Rathborn, (Learning &
Development), Amy Cosgrove (HR), Alicia Nagar (HR), Melanie Sanderson (ICT), Lynne Cox (Research Office),
Hailey Smith (HR) Ruth Newton (Library), , Sarah Rowell (Registry) Jemma Morris (Catering), Jessica Adams,
(Communications & Development), Althea Wroblewska (Finance), Christine Doran (International), Grace Norman
(HR) Gemma Mills (Capital Projects & Planning), Kim Winter (Capital Projects & Planning)
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