Friday, December 03, 2010

Christmas in Portsmouth Information 2010

Christmas in Portsmouth
To start planning your festive season, take a look at this where you’ll find a handy Christmas factsheet.

If you are searching for Christmas gift, here are the craft and gift exhibitors at Christmas Gift Fairs that start at the Square Tower in Old Portsmouth from 4 December 2010.

For further information regarding travel in Portsmouth, you can look at here.

Besides that, Gunwharf Quays will be getting into the yuletide spirit this Christmas with festive music from local bands and choirs every Thursday evening from 6.30pm and Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes from 12-2pm.

Furthermore, there is the Ice Rink in the Plaza from 3 December 2010 until 3 January when Gunwharf Quays will feature the Region’s largest open air ice rink with state of the art artificial ice!

Edit: Here, you can find a lot of information regarding days out and entertainment at Portsmouth.

Isn’t it exciting?  Let’s enjoy and have lots of FUN in this winter!

General Winter Safety Information

Love it or hate it, the SNOW has arrived!

There are few more week until the Christmas break begin, the followings are some general winter safety information for you to be aware of.
  • Keep ahead of advancing winter weather news especially emails from the university as the university might be closed if it happens to be heavy snow. Updates are available at www.port.ac.uk/snow as well.
  • Check your food and stock an extra supply include food that requires no cooking in case of power failure. If there are infants or people who need special medication at home, make sure you have a supply of the proper food and medicine.
  • Be careful when using fireplace, stoves or space heaters. Proper ventilation is essential to avoid a deadly build-up of carbon monoxide. Keep flammable material away from space heaters and do not overload electric circuits.
  • Dress for the conditions when outdoors. Wear several layers of light-weight, warm cloth: layers can be removed to prevent perspiring and subsequent chill. Outer garments should be tightly woven, waterproof and hooded. Protect the extremities, such as the hands, feet and ears as they are the most susceptible to frostbite. Wear a hat as a large percentage of the body’s heat is lost through the top of the head.
  • Working in cold weather puts a tremendous strain on the body, even for people in good shape, thus take frequent breaks and don’t overexert yourself.

For those who are driving during winter, be aware as follows:
  • Plan your travel. Try not to travel alone and drive in convoy when possible.
  • Drive carefully and defensively. Pump your breaks when trying to stop on snow or ice covered roads.
  • Check the followings items before you drive: ignition system, cooling system, fuel system, battery, light, tires, heater, brakes, wipers, defroster, oil, and exhaust. Keep water out of your fuel tank by keeping it full.
  • If you are travel often during winter, carry a winter storm kit in your car. It should include: flashlight, windshield scraper, paper towels, extra clothes, matches/candles, booster cables, compass, maps sand, chains, blankets, high calorie non-perishable food.

Thursday, December 02, 2010

DeepaRaya Celebration 2010

Selamat Hari Raya and Happy Deepavali everyone!

First of all, THANK YOU everyone that attended this event organized by the Portsmouth University Malaysian Society. The event was attended by more than 80 people and it was a huge success with great food cooked by the committees and families.

This post is going to show you all about the event on that day.


FOOD!!




~ Some of the Members of the club ~



~ with DeepaRaya Spirits ~



Our MCs of the day, Max and Ping announced the open ceremony of the event at 3pm! Then, Hafizal Ismail, president of UPMY gave the open ceremony speech and followed by the prayer lead by Bro Shahrin.

~  MAKAN time ~




We had also prepared Hanna, a traditional temporary tattooing for the members.

~ henna ~





~ Lucky Draw Gifts ~



For those that loss the opportunity of attending this event, please do not feel disappointed as there are many more event coming after this, please look forward for our next event, Chinese New Year Celebration and other activities prepared by the committee!

Keep checking in for more pictures!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Thank YOU!

Dear members,

Its time to return to our assignments and study for our exams, but before that, we would like to give you guys a BIG THANK YOU for yesterday's event! Despite the minor setbacks before the event, the event was a successful one. We hope we lived up to our promise of good food, great prizes and making new friends.

Now, we would like to take some of your time to ask for feedback from you guys. You can do this either through:-
a) our blog, (comment down there)
b)
our facebook,
c)
email us, or,
d) approach us personally!

It doesn't just have to be feedback of the event, it could also be a suggestion for an event, a complaint, or just about anything. We hope that through this, we can reduce the gap between the committee and members, and organise more events for you.



Once again, THANK YOU!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Deeparaya 2010 itinerary

It's a day of eating good food and socialising, and also bring home some prizes! But we have guests from outside of Portsmouth, and here is an itinerary for you and me to ensure the day goes smoothly.

Program Tentative 

2.00 - 2.15  :  Welcoming speech from President of Malaysian Society
2.15 - 2.30  :  Welcoming speech from former MSD representative of South East region
2.30 - 4.30  :  Makan2
                    :  Karaoke
4.30 - 5.00  :  Lucky Draw
5.00            :  End of the event.

Are you excited now?

On another note, we've been getting some harsh criticism by some, who feel it is unfair because we have switched the mutton with beef. As all of us know, Indians are forbidden to eat cow's meat. But please do not despair and run a boycott campaign against us! We are aware of the Hindu's eating conditions, so we not only have beef, but we also have CHICKEN! Yummm! And guaranteed satisfaction for all! So, prepare your sarees and punjabis and join us this Sunday! Let's have some fun, eh? See you there!

Edited: Little did we know that this would cause an uproar. We simply wanted to cater to everyone's needs, and the publicity officer has got everything mixed up. It seems that the beef is to be replaced with mutton, and this has failed to arrive to others' attention. I, personally am sorry for this mix up. The society would like to offer our apologies for this mix-up and for our publicity officer's mistake. We really hope members could forgive us and look at the bigger picture, the main objective of the event. Again, we are very sorry.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Announcement: DeepaRaya Celebration Information


Objective:
1. As a remembrance of two of the important festivals in Malaysia which are Hari Raya Aidiladha and Deepavali.
2. To gather all Malaysian in Portsmouth to mingle and socialize with each other!

Activity:
- Hand Painting (Henna)
- Karaoke
- Lucky Draw (Grand prize: 10pound TESCO gift card!!!)

Food:
Nasi Minyak, Mutton Curry, Chicken Curry, Mutton in Dark Sauce (Kambing Masak Hitam), Chicken in Red Sauce (Ayam Masak Merah), Chicken Tandoori, Mutton Korma, Nann Bread, Papadom, Mixed Vege, Vadee, Desserts, Fruits and Drinks (sirap limau & sirap bandung)

Fees:
UPMY members - 5pound
Non members - 7pound
Family (3+ children) - 20pound

Things you have to do:
- Make early reservation on this FB event.
- Payments and confirmation of reservation at Waterhole, Student Union on either
16.11.2010, Tuesday 12-2pm
17.11.2010, Wednesday1-3pm
18.11.2010, Thursday 12-2pm

- Come to the event and HAVE FUN!!!!!

Here is the map and picture of Friendship House.


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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Nottingham Games 2010


On the 6th of November, Malaysians all around UK gather at the biggest Malaysian sporting event in UK -- The Nottingham Malaysian Games. This year, UPMY sent their football and netball teams to compete in the sporting events.

The netball team

The football team - Kickers FC

In action!

Kicking Kicker!

Catching the ball

It's a tough match

Guarding the goal

She shoots....she scores!

Other games in motion, basketball

Volleyball

Ahhhh let's not forget the Malaysian Food Festival! A la pasar malam, you can get your favourite Malaysian meals here!

The entrance to food haven...

Milo!!!

Yummm!!!

Eat!

Visit malaysiakitchen.co.uk

Sila beratur

And for the explorers, they explored the Nottingham University grounds, as well as the majestic city itself.




See you again at Nottingham next year!

Check back for more pictures and result of the games!

PS: Thanks everyone who let us use your pictures!

Sunday, November 07, 2010

First social of 2010!

Last week, the society held their first social event. It was held at the Student Union's 3rd Space. The MC of the event was vice president Jameson, who also gave a presentation of the committee. The general election was also held, and we now have new committee members! Yay! But before proceeding with that, here are a few pictures of the event!

Welcome, people!

And now we begin the presentation....

Listening attentively to the MC, Mr. Ling.

Socialising over.....food! What else!

Sharing a laugh.

Has a member just got elected?

Introducing the president!

The food for the day -- Ken's pizza!

Smile for the camera!

Thanks for coming guys!

And now, a mighty congratulations for the following people who have just joined the committee: Lim Sook Kun (Assistant Publicity Officer), Avtarjit Kaur (Student Representative), Max C Thum (Student Representative), and Siti Nur Atiqah (Assistant Sports Officer). Let's work together!

Once again, thanks for everyone who came, and look forward to the next socials!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Annual General Meeting 2010

Assalamualaikum
Hi

On 30th Oct 2010, we will be holding our First Social Event at 3rd Space.
This will be the chance for all members to get to know all committee members and grill us on the society's financial management, publicity and sports issues, and the whereabouts of University of Portsmouth Malaysian Society (UPMY) in the UK.

Do attend this event and do make recommendations on how we can improve.

Kind regards
UPMY

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Freshers' Fayre 2010

Freshers Fayre came and go.......and so did you! Last September, during the Freshers' Week, the university held Freshers' Fayre, a fair where all clubs and societies get a chance to promote themselves. University of Portsmouth's Malaysian Society (UPMY) didn't miss out on this event and took part as well. Here are some pictures of you eager members signing up.

Setting up the booth.

More preparation.

And the booth is done!

A brief meeting to explain what it is that we have to do, how to conduct the registration of members, etc.

And we're in business!

Our first member of the day, Miss Liana!

Keeping in the spirit of 1Malaysia.

Eager juniors registering.

Fill in those forms!

And check this out! We have international students who are interested in joining as well

Look at their eager faces!

Thank you guys for registering! Look forward to the club's events in the future!