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Inside this MonthSabbatical News

Sports Action

New Takeaway Menu

Editor’s letter

H20 Magazine,Students’ Union,

Bath Spa University,Newton St. Loe,

Bath,BA2 9BN

[email protected](01225) 875588

www.bathspasu.co.uk/h20

Editor/ Rosie Taylor-TriggFeatures Editor/ Vicki MasonArts Editor/ Stuart RichardsonMusic Editor/ Natalie HuitsonSports Editor/ Emily FarrarDesigner/ Dan PolakSub Editors/ Claire Sibbick Zoe Meredith Jasmine AyresPhotographer/ Lotte North

Marketing/ Tim Holden Simon Antrobus

VP Communications and Campaigns/ David Jones

Contributors/ David Jones, Bethan Howell, James Anderson, Owen Davies, Jenny Martin, Molly Case, Loralei Haylock, David Bryant, Emily Farrar, Matthew Bolton, Vicki Mason, Dan Manning, Stuart Richardson, Rosie Taylor-Trigg, Dan Polak, Simon Regan

The opinions expressed in the pages of this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of Bath Spa University Students’ Union. However, BSU Students’ Union makes every effort to check the content of the articles .

Hey guys and dolls!

So we’re entering February and delving that bit deeper into 2008. Kept your resolutions? For those of you that have-high five, for those of you that haven’t – join the club. January’s always such a hectic month. In my house we’ve just endured the pain of paying our hefty bills, tidying up the utter carnage of Saturday’s house party and dealing with a slug invasion. It’s a hard life eh?!

It’s been a mad month in the h20 camp, with everyone having piles and piles of Uni work to do on top of scribbling articles for the paper. However it’s worth the blood sweat and tears to see the finished result and hopefully you guys will like it!

We’ve got a couple of new features for you this month to spice things up a bit, ‘New Year new start’ and all that jazz! We like to keep you on your toes! We’ve also got some fab new writers contributing to this issue, and bringing with them new ideas and quirky writing styles guaranteed to make h20 even better. A big welcome to our new Sports editor Emily Farrar and our new Music editor Nat Huitson; these talented ladies are sure to make a great impact on the paper! A big thank you to all the h20 team who’ve worked their bottoms off to pull this issue together.

As I said last issue we’re always on the lookout for more of you to join us in the h20 boot-camp, so if there are any of you out there that love putting pen to paper then don’t be shy! Email me on: [email protected] Anyway people, have an amazing February, enjoy the issue and I shall see you next month! Bye for now!

The opinions expressed in the pages of this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of Bath Spa University Students’ Union. However, BSU Students’ Union makes every effort to check the content of the articles .

CONTENTS

REGULARS// sabbaticals page 4/ jobshop page 18/ arts page 20/ music page 28/ sports page 36

James Anderson:SU President

Bethan Howell:VPActivities and Participation

Hello everyone!

Hope everyone is well and enjoyed a quick break before the start of our next semester, the lead up to summer where the nights get shorter and all third years panic about what they will do next year when university life is over. The best time to start thinking about what you will do when you graduate is now so get along to the careers department in the library for some guidance if you are feeling lost!

I’m writing this before Beth and I take a lovely group of students to the fabulous city of Amsterdam for some sight seeing so we probably will have loads of good stories by the time you read this.

On a serious note there is a lot happening in and around your Union this semester: • A big thank you to all those who came along to our first ever Re-Freshers’ Week. Thanks to you it was a great success. Another thanks to everybody who came

along to the Re-Freshers’ Fair as well.

• Buns and Beer is your chance to VOLUNTEER (no rhyme intended!). Ed Stevens, from Students Support Services with the University, has been working hard with Bethan, Katie and Rachael from the Students’ Union to provide more ‘quickies’- your chance to do quick one off volunteering work. Not only is this great for experience of team working and develops personal skills but it can also count towards your PAD work experience so it’s well worth it!

• Elections are coming up, so if you think you can work in a part- or full-time role in Union activities and actively work to improve student life for the future please log onto the website: www.bathspasu.co.uk/elections now or come to the SU office for more information. The roles cover all aspects of student life from academic representation and clubs and societies work through to environmental campaigns and fighting for equal opportunities.

As ever, I am freely available to help and advise students on many issues and if you feel you have failed a module or not done as well as expected and need someone to talk to you can come and talk confidentially at any time. Both book a time with me or simply come into the office and I’ll do my best to help you.

Take care everyone and I’ll see you around campus

James

Happy New Semester!

Well…Re-Freshers has been and gone, and considering it was the first one that’s been held it was quite a success! I’m exhausted and am going to catch up on some sleep this week!

Since the last edition of H20 the one-off “quickie” volunteering days have taken place and were a great success. Ed Stevens organised these events and did a grand job – so cheers Ed! James helped out in the first day at Kingswood Heritage Museum doing some DIY work and relaying a carpet. I went to Bath City Farm to help cut back some brambles and we got to visit the animals. The next day out was at Bath Cats and Dogs Home where we built a shed and did some dog walking, I was quite impressed with our work considering the instructions were worse than those you get from Ikea! Then we went to St

David Jones:VP Communications and Campaigns

Greetings Bath Spa!

Blimey, what a busy week. And as for Barry from Eastenders, what a legend!!

OK, for those of you who don’t know how this works, I’ve not yet met Shaun Williamson or finished my busy week. It’s currently 3 days after the h20 print date, and I am having to do some filling and making sure that issue looks good and not out-of-date.

Luckily for me, I hadn’t actually written my article before the original deadline, as to give myself some breathing room. Beth is actually sitting next to me rewriting her section to get it up-to-date.

So what has been happening in the wonderful world of Communications & Campaigns. Well, I’ve been doing a lot of designing to be honest. With Simon away for a couple of days, I was made Designer-in-Chief. My first duty was to design a logo for the new Buns & Beer society,

followed by a colour postcard, which were being handed out at the Re-Freshers’ Fair. Add on some 7 foot banners and some made phone calls, it’s been a pretty good few weeks.

Website-wise, discussions are on-going to try and get extra permissions added, which will allow the clubs and societies to update and edit their own pages on the Union website, and try to drag them away from the eternal chasm that is Facebook.

On the campaigns front, we’ve been having meetings about Green April, and I have liaising with people from Bath & North East Somerset Council in order to do some sort of day event in the Oldfield Park area. With the addition of the Bath Chronicle, it looks set to show the residents of the area that students aren’t just the drunken bums that they imagine; well, not the Bath Spa students anyway.

The big campaign at the moment is the Union Election. Whilst Election Regulations prevent me from going into too many details, it looks set to be one of the biggest contested elections of recent years.

Apparently, my last little h20 write-up was found to be particularly amusing by some sectors of the student body, namely Miss Zoe Meredith, so she gets a mention, as well as a big Happy Birthday for the 18th Feb!

You stay classy Bath Spa!

David

Brought to you by the letters W and Z and the number 8.

Stephen’s Churchyard and did a scrub clearance and planted some plants. We made a big difference, and for me that was the most rewarding day. Well done to all the students that got involved and hopefully we’ll see some new faces at the next events (which will take place at the end of February).

I’m planning a “Bollocks to Poverty” event at the SU on Friday 29th February to campaign, raise awareness and fundraise for ActionAid. So come along, bring your mates, pick up a load of freebies and have some FUN!!

As I’m sure you’re aware, it’s election time. If you want to make a difference in your SU, it’s your chance to become a part-time or sabbatical officer. Have a read through the election handbook and of course feel free and come and chat to us.

Llawer o gariad!

Beth xx

P.S. Jenny from Harrington thinks my helpful tips should be printed in H20, so…when you put your coat in on an event at the SU, put your ticket in the notes part of your wallet because you’re more careful when spending notes and are less likely to lose the ticket = safe return of coat!

How do you fancy making a difference? Not only could you enhance the lives of countless people in a community by improving natural environments and supporting the fight for equal opportunities, you could also better your CV, expand your horizons, meet other people who fancy making a difference too… AND have fun doing it! I give you the brand spanking new society (drum roll please!) Buns and Beer: it gives you the chance to do all of these things in a flash.

We’re the SU’s Volunteering society and are free to join and open to all students from any year on any course… not that fussy really! Even better, if you decide to make a difference YOU choose the kind of project you work on: we arrange it all and you simply pick anything that tickles your fancy.

SO, “what do you arrange?!” I hear you cry! Well, there are heaps of “Quickies” on offer at Bath Spa, that is, one-off day projects where you can have a go at everything from planting trees, to ripping out ivy (trust me, good stress relief!), to fund-raising, to cheering on a few crazy marathon runners! If you have a whole lotta love to give, then we also arrange projects that span over more than one day – look out for the Green April campaign that will be on-campus after the Easter Hols.

Each Quickie gives you the chance to develop a wide range of skills, and with no need for previous training and no strings attached there really is nothing to lose. We even arrange all your transport, give you lunch and shout you a much-needed drink at the end of the day … all for FREE! After the success of the Quickies we ran in January, 4 more are planned before Easter and a load more for after.

Joining Buns & Beer is easy – just email our team at [email protected] with your name, student number, course and graduation year. We’ll then put you on our circulation list and send you out our projects as and when they’re available. Then just choose the ones you want to help out with – easy! . So if you’d like to spread a lil’ love and make a big difference (or maybe you have a shiny new idea for us) just get in touch!

Buns & BeerThey are the newest society in the Students’ Union, but with a pretty strange name! So what are they all about? Debbie Braybrook wrote in to tell us...

www.bathspasu.co.uk/babs

Bath City Farm – 17/01/08

Off we trundled in the retro minibus; Ed, Marge Simpson (who is often seen walking around dressed as Bethan Howell) and 6 willing volunteers (housemate Jess included). We arrived at the farm not far off 10am. We met the animals; sheep and goats to start with. We then went to meet the chickens and learned a valuable lesson; don’t ever let Marge Simpson be the last through gates. I’m sure the sheep and goats enjoyed their outing to the chicken pen though… We then met Mummy pig (who was the size of a small horse) and her piglets, washed all those introductions down with a cup of tea and got to work.

Armed with loppers, scythes and rakes we set to work clearing brambles. It was here that Marge got a thorn in her hand and came out with the classic of the day that deserves a mention; ‘I thought I had a real natural talent’ (on playing the violin when she was younger). Four hours and a lunch break later we had a done a pretty good job. Ok, so maybe the farm guys did put us to shame toward the end of the day but we gave it a good go and every little helps! Positive feedback all round on evaluation. Although I’m sure I won’t be saying that when I wake up tomorrow morning and all my muscles (even the ones I never knew existed before now) are aching like a bitch and I can’t move…

Kat Trower, 1st year, Music and Media Communications

Bath Cats and Dogs Home – 23/01/08

7.30am hit me hard that morning. Oh god I’d promised to be part of this volunteering idea at the Bath Cats and Dogs home. What had I done? I looked out of my window and it was still pitch black, tentatively stuck my foot out from under the duvet, yes definitely too cold. Somehow though when 8.30 arrived I was standing by main house, getting to know everyone who was in this group, a little bit nervous that we were a majority of girls with no D.I.Y experience despite this, we set off.

Barking dogs were our welcome as we were shown where we would be putting up the agility shed-the goal for our group today. Surprisingly we all managed to get off to a quick start and soon had the base and structure put up. Kindly fuelled with tea’s and coffee’s from the home (without which we’d have surely have frozen to the metal shed we were meant to be building) we made progress. Throughout the madness of this, in pairs we went and signed up for the dog walking. A big factor in what made this particular volunteer job so appealing! A few good men were roped in from the home when it was discovered inevitably that not all the pieces were the right ones and with this we made a few inventive changes. By 4.30pm we were all knackered but satisfied, so far the shed was standing on its own. Who knew building a shed could be so fun and as of yet I haven’t heard any news of our hard work being blown into Bath central. I would definitely recommend trying the

volunteering next time if you’re feeling restless or in need of some good karma. And if that doesn’t sway it for you, the university pays for you to have a drink at the SU afterwards. I liked the idea (petty perhaps) of the uni paying for my cider and black, especially as the accommodation rent had just come out…

Kat Shaw

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers – 24/01/08

A guide to gardening…

1. Arrive at St. Stephen’s Church, Lansdown2. Drink tea3. Clear ivy from very steep banks4. Give Kat and Beth saws and loppers and tell them to cut down yellow painted trees5. Drink more tea6. Watch Kat run screaming as she sees a frog in tree stump7. Watch Kat run further as Beth and Rachael pretend they have frogs in their hands and make Kat jump!8. Eat two lunches9. Continue ivy clearance10. Use an axe to take anger out on a rotten tree stump11. Rake away all leaves and ivy12. Plant small wild flower plants13. Cover with mulch 14. Have your picture taken with groovy Greenprints certificates15. Pack all tools away16. Retire to SU for a pint

Kat Trower, 1st year, Music and Media Communications

EDITORIAL WITH ROSIE TAYLOR-TRIGG

[More from this writer at www.rosieh20.blog.com]

‘The post drops on the doormat, your eyes dart open and your feet hit the floor. Your dressing gown hangs sloppily around your shoulders as you hurry to make it down the stairs. After performing an over dramatic leap off of the staircase and into the hallway, you approach the post nervously, desperately hoping that you won’t be disappointed. You grab the letters and scan through them speedily, ‘bill, leaflet for kebab shop, bill, letter from mum, letter from gran, and ooh a red envelope. Yes! Who could the card be from you wonder? Man of my dreams? Or perhaps the man of my nightmares, or the postman, or (ewww) my lecturer; or it could just be from mum again. You look at the back of the envelope and see ‘s.w.a.l.k.’ Classic. Good old s.w.a.l.k. eh, translated as ‘sealed with a loving kiss.’ The card is an explosion of pink and red, hearts and flowers, slushy words and xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; signed of course from ‘your secret admirer.’ How much simpler would it be if people just signed their names instead of signing off with a mysterious ‘?’; not that I ever would; far too scary. We

get clammy just pondering over whether to post a card to our Valentine, despite the fact that there’s no way they could possibly discover it’s us that sent it; unless we scribble our name all over it. However despite our ‘clammy pondering’ 1 billion of us pluck up the courage to send a card to our Valentine each year, which puts Valentine’s day second in the league of the ‘largest card sending holiday of the year’ competition. Christmas unsurprisingly wins by an extra billion. How many of these cards do you think are sent by men? Predictably Women send a whopping 85% of the 1 billion cards – who said romance was dead eh? You can imagine the horror most men face when confronted with the male cashier behind the till in Clinton Cards, who is likely to smirk at their soppy, heart covered card filled with sentimentalities. For your average lad, the idea of queuing for a ‘me 2 u’ teddy is rather like being kicked in the balls. Ah the things we do for love. Of course for most young folk, Valentine’s Day is nothing more than a commercial gimmick put in place to rob us of as much of

‘For the average lad, the idea of queuing for a me 2 u teddy is rather like being kicked in the balls’

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our precious loans as possible. Red roses cost more than a pint of Fosters y’know. However there are the odd few (in both the rare and peculiar sense of the word) that are romantics at heart. Moonlit walks, cosy dinners, bubble baths for two are just a few things that tickle the ‘old romantic’s’ fancy.’

However, despite our efforts we’re a love league away from the romantic deeds of St Valentine. St Valentine is a martyred saint of Ancient Rome, he’s well-known in several countries but despite this his date and place of birth are unknown. There are many legends surrounding the origins of Valentines Day, it is uncertain which of these are accurate. The most widely believed account and my personal favourite is as follows. The legend says that St Valentine actually sent the first Valentine’s greeting himself. When in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl, who may have been his jailor’s daughter, who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed ‘From your valentine.’ In Great Britain, Valentine’s Day began to be popularly celebrated

around the 17th century. By the middle of the 18th century it became common for friends and lovers in all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes. Of course in time handwritten notes evolved into ready-made cards complete with their own sentimental message inside. Ready-made cards were an easy way for people to express their emotions in a time when direct expression of one’s feelings was discouraged. Not a lot has changed in that department, the department of ‘feelings’ that is. Men hate buying flowers, it makes them feel, well, a bit silly. Women on the other hand tend to invest in a Valentine’s Day card on the second date, presuming that the relationship will make it to the 14th, whereas a man bides his time, waiting for the night before to at random pick up a cheap and cheerful card from the valentine section.

If you take a stroll to your local shops on Valentine’s Day morning you can’t help but notice the hoards of men frantically racing to the nearest flower shop desperately seeking a bargain bunch of red roses to keep them out the ‘dog house.’ If you, the singleton, brave the restaurant

scene with the loved up ‘winers and diners’ you’re bound to feel nostalgic. The rows of diners gaze into each others eyes over the candlelit tables whilst they indulge in a gourmet meal. Love soup for starter, heart of artichokes for main, rose flavoured dessert and coffee with a heart shape of cream. Are the men bending down to propose? Or perhaps they’ve keeled over at the size of the bill.For those of us who’ve just suffered a painful break-up, Valentine’s Day is not exactly a welcome festival. It feels like your nose is being rubbed in it from every angle; everywhere you look it seems there is love. ‘Love is in the air, every time I look around’ and all that.

So what’s my opinion on Valentine’s Day??For me, romance is far more than a box of chocolates (unless they’re Lindor white chocolate truffles) a bed covered in roses, or a picnic in the park. It’s about the little everyday things that keep a relationship going. Grand gestures often seem false and insincere, whereas a spontaneous bunch of flowers on a day you’re feeling blue never goes out of style.’

Filling the International GapDuring the second year of my degree, it is compulsory to take a Professional and Academic Development course, which includes a two-week work placement. Most students know all too well about this. I am taking mine in International Activities at Bath Spa University. I currently live with two students from Japan who have become great friends, and as I’m moving to another country myself next year, I wanted to gain an advantage by working with internationals.

Students visit Bath Spa University from all over the world, including America, Europe and the Far East. The other day I had the opportunity to meet with some of the current international students that are leaving us this semester in 2008. Eliza (International Activities Advisor) and I attended a leaving party where students could come to say goodbye and socialise with other students.

It may be difficult to see our own culture from the perspective of another, especially if you’re someone who doesn’t travel frequently. Three of the six students asked about student life here m e n t i o n e d a “drinking c u l t u r e ” ; something that most foreign students were surprised by. Regardless, all of them said they tried to adapt to British life by visiting pubs. Then there are social rules; things that may seem natural and unsaid to a British national, but can be very difficult for others to adapt. For instance, a culture that greets others with hugs may seem unusual and forward to another. Yuri Masuya mentioned that “British students are much more independent and have confidence in making their own decisions” - something that was said to be a learning

exper ience . She also a d m i r e d the “time-management b e t w e e n studying and social is ing”. F u m i k a M a s a d o m e c l a i m e d that “British students can be noisy but they work very

hard”.

While foreign students are learning more about life in the UK, do British students

have something to learn from internationals? Perhaps we can learn from their work ethic. Think about your last assignment; how many marks did you lose for poor punctuation or essay-writing skills? Many of the students that come from other countries were anxious about their academic output; their essay structure, their vocabulary, their grammar and their time management skills - something that British students may find they neglect in their own work – and work extremely hard to perfect this.

After speaking to some of the students that were leaving, I realised that they enjoyed their experience very much but that many of them found it difficult to communicate with the British students. The University encourages

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interaction by mixing these nationalities through classes. The international students themselves also make some of the effort. Kagari Saisu, Yuri Masuya and Yuko Toda have set up a ‘Japanese Culture Society’ where Japanese students can feel more at home whilst giving British students the chance to learn more about other cultures. As many as eighty people attended Japanese parties and an Anime film night. However, if British students are genuinely interested in other cultures, why is there a barrier between them and internationals? What can be done to break down the barrier of communication?

From the perspective of a British student, it is difficult to imagine what it’s like to travel to a foreign country to study, especially when there

is a language barrier. Some international students tend to stay within their own group and use their home language and for this reason, British students find it difficult to approach them. I know that when I tell a friend about my Japanese housemate for instance, the first question is often “does she speak English?” International students have usually studied the English language for many years before even coming to the UK; and then there is attendance of the language school at the university. Foreign students that you find taking the same modules as you have passed a crucial test to show that they are capable of understanding the language. Saki Arimoto says that “you need a strong mind to study here and improve your English” as it is so tempting to speak in your native language.

Despite this, international students find it hard to communicate with Native students, especially when they’re constantly practising their English in their heads before they speak. There is also a factor of social behaviour; people from other countries aren’t necessarily as forward as the British. International Activities are constantly attempting to fill in the gap between nationalities. You could help by simply introducing yourself the next time you spot an international student around campus. Make them feel welcome at Bath Spa.

Gemma MitchellBSc Psychology w/Creative Writing

BOTHERSOME BUSES

Standing at the side of the road, on a cold winter’s morning, with the freezing wind buffeting at your face. It is a comfort to know that in six minutes or less, the warm orange glow of a First bus will appear on the horizon to provide swift transport to Bath Spa University, and shelter from the cold. If only this were still the case. Students used to have no qualms about paying the £82 for a term bus-pass. They were safe in the knowledge that their money was giving them a bus service that turned up every six minutes without serious delay. For a while, it was. But now, I feel justified to call the ‘one every six minutes’ advertisement blazoned along the side of all First Bright Orange buses, a complete lie. The students at Bath Spa University, who are forced to use the bus system day after day, agree. Asking around the university, you will not find one student who has not been made late for a lecture or seminar by a First bus failing to be on time. The worst case I have personally witnessed, though I’m sure others have had more trying experiences, was my usual bus arriving half an hour after it should have reached my stop. Now, I’ll allow for heavy traffic, or a road accident, or even a Mother duck helping her chicks to cross

the road, but when it eventually turned up I would have expected another five bus’s behind it. Of course this wasn’t the case, and I was over half an hour late for my Monday seminar. There have also been many cases of rude, obnoxious conduct from bus drivers towards students. When this is happening as well, in conjunction with the all over the place timetable, it is clear to see the bus service

has gone downhill on a massive scale. In one of the first weeks of being in Bath and using the First bus system, I had taken a Bright Orange bus around town, when the driver simply pulled over to the side of the road and told everyone to get off. We were given no reason for the sudden stop; the driver simply ignored our questions. At first I thought maybe the bus had broken down, though there were no obvious signs it had. Then once everyone was off, he simply drove away. Fortunately the bus had stopped relatively close to my stop, but there were others whom had to make it all the way to the other side of town.

This was simply outrageous treatment of passengers, whom are effectively customers. If you went into Argos and halfway through paying for a product the member of staff simply stopped, without explanation, and kept your money, you wouldn’t stand for it, so we shouldn’t have to stand for this poor service. This problem has been brought up by many students at both

Bath Spa University and Bath University. Petitions have been made, passed around and signed by hundreds of angry students, including myself. A Facebook group has been put together, called ‘More Bright Orange Buses!’ that has four hundred members and counting. An article has even appeared in the Bath Chronicle, and is accessible through the website www.thisisbath.co.uk, the link is on the Facebook group. So if you are also unhappy with the First bus system, make your voice heard and either join any of the current attempts to improve the situation, or just as good, start your own!

BOTHERSOME COFFEE SHOPSIn Bath

If you like to indulge in a bit of people watching while sat at a cosy coffee shop window, hands cupped around a steaming latte with your only dilemma being what to choose from the menu’s array of delectable delights, then this guide to Bath’s top three coffee shops will satisfy all your bohemian needs.

1st: A much-loved hotspot on Bath’s café scene, trendy venue Boston Tea Party in Kingsmead Square has a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere ideal for catching up with friends and working on assignments.

Popular with students and business-types, the homely ambience and aroma of wholesome cakes and velvety hot chocolates make it a perfect escape from the current weather.

A curious mixing of furniture and a general rustic appearance creates a charming quirkiness distinct from corporate chain cafes.

Coffees are full flavoured and varied and the numerous loose-leaf teas are served in quaint china pots or alternatively you can chill out with freshly squeezed juices and old-style ginger ale.

The menu also features wraps, salads and nutritious speciality sandwiches bulging with fillings like humus and nut pate.

Part of a small West Country chain; it remains innovative, using locally sourced, organic products and free-range meat and eggs. Soya milk lattes and vegan dishes clearly marked on the menu make BTP a haven for vegans/veggies

Whether grabbing a quickie lunch, or lounging with friends BTP is a great café that is right in the centre of Bath.

2nd: With free Wi-Fi for every customer, the striking black and orange Kindling Coffee Company in Claverton Buildings and Chelsea Road is an ideal space for working on assignments or surfing the net.

Equally inviting, both premises share a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and zingy personality that explains the loyal following Kindling has gained.

Popular with folk that have computer needs, PC facilities are available in Chelsea Rd and you’re welcome to flip your laptops open even if ordering just a latte. The pavement seating provides a perfect spot to people watch.

Kindling strives to provide a locally produced, organic and fair-trade menu. Sandwiches are made from organic farmhouse bread delivered fresh every morning with organic fillings like Lye Cross Farm Somerset Cheddar & Homemade Cider Chutney andChili Chicken & Organic

Leaves.

The hot brunch menu is just the thing to kick start your day at Uni.

3rd. For its size the Bridge Coffee Shop on historic Pulteney Bridge overlooking the Avon is a busy little café that often gets filled to queuing capacity at peak time. Ideal for those tired of pretentious coffee chains this modest establishment is refreshingly understated despite its magnificent views over the weir, the front exterior is unassuming and the quaint assortment of cakes and bread in the window is somewhat nostalgic.

The café has a considerably amorous setting where after spending quality time with that special someone over coffee and cake you can take a leisure stroll around the captivating Parade Gardens nearby.

The wholesome menu is reasonably priced, takeaway optional and full of baked-on-the-premises pasties and pies, panini’s and filled baguettes including the very popular All Day Breakfast and Falafel baguette.

Friends can natter over coffee or tea and Bridge Coffee have regularly changing morning coffee/afternoon tea offers and the choice of rich sweet treats is the perfect finale.

LOTTE AND ISSY DO: MASTER DUNCAN’S SPEAKEASY

Master Duncan. He’s certainly an interesting character. Well known for his bizarre hairstyle-related accidents and his ‘creative’ ensemble of clothes, he is also responsible for bringing the spoken word to Bath. Whilst the city is host to many open-mic nights, his fortnightly offering - The Speakeasy - differs wildly from its competitors. Firstly, we’re pretty confident in saying that no other venue would allow performers to indulge in the onslaught of pretentious tongue-lashing and audience heckling that is so fervently encouraged. Secondly, music plays a very small role in the raucous pantomime that is the Speakeasy - most of the night is taken up by wild MCs, beat-boxers, performance poets, storytellers and comedians. You don’t even have to go on stage to take part, you can make your way to the Doodle Corner where rule-free scribbling is promoted and then showcased on the Speakeasy Facebook group.

On Friday 18th January Master Duncan kindly held a Speakeasy charity special, with all of the £250 proceeds going to The Bath and Weston Society for the Blind. The evening kicked off with a round of poetry featuring Bath Spa’s

own Creative Studies graduate, Sam Reader, who delivered a wonderfully witty set, that was later described as “good, dry poetry, like water biscuits.” The Master himself then took to the stage, wowing the crowd with his fast-paced MC skills. Next up was local musician Nicholson Heal who, described by many as “the highlight of the night”, has drawn his inspiration from Elliott Smith. Nicholson captivated the audience, momentarily bringing calm to what was otherwise a spectacularly chaotic evening. Before the short interval, Master Duncan announced the winners of the Speakeasy Raffle; the prizes for which included stuffed Pokemon toys and tins of Spam. Comedian Dave Eggins headlined the event. When asked of the night’s success, Master Duncan claimed Eggins ‘rounded off a really good night with astounding perfection’ and judging by the crowd’s reaction, he wasn’t wrong.

We understand why some of you may have doubts about attending or taking part in future Speakeasy’s, after all, the first thing the organiser said to us when we asked him about the night was, “I once f*cked a badger.” Putting first impressions aside, Master

‘I once f*cked a badger’

Our reporters take to the most egotistical poet this side of Taylor Mali

Duncan’s sincere passion for all things spoken word has truly made The Speakeasy a success. Having said that, he’s one cocky son-of-a-gun who claims university’s for pansies - and we reckon he could do with being taken down a peg or two. It’s time for more of Bath Spa’s representatives to go show him what we’re made of (not pansies). Despite the hostile banter and verbal vandalism, we’re both Speakeasy converts who enjoy the shambolic yet crazy-fun tomfoolery that the night has to offer. Don’t just take our word for it - go see for yourself. The next Speakeasy will be held at The Festival Cellar Bar (underneath The Assembly Inn) on the ..... (will be confirmed before h2O deadline on wednesday!)

What happens when you ask three quick questions to Bath’s most egotistical ranter? Not three short answers, that’s for sure.

(Lotte and Issy) : Where did your spoken word passion come from?

(Master Duncan) : It started when I was only nine years old, living in India, where my father owned a tea plantation. One day a travelling Minstrel passed by, flaunting his talent. That was the first time I had been exposed to the art of spoken word. It captivated me so much so that the very next day I went to the local corner shop and bought myself a Fry’s Turkish Delight in celebration of writing my first poem, entitled ‘Why mother, why? Why don’t you ever try to replace the onion with the seeds of cumin?’ It was a piece depicting the conflict between youth and old age. Despite only being nine, I was asked to perform this to the Maharaja of India from whence I was later deported for trying to make love to a heron who at first consented to the act, but later honked allegations of rape.

(L&I) : Where does your inspiration come from?(MD) : I get most of my inspiration from Bourbons - the poor man’s

Penguin. I like to look at the finer things in life, such as £4 pints of beer and silk. In fact, I like stroking silk against my face, but not too much because it brings me out in a rash that irritates, which in turn inspires me to write of hatred and discomfort. When I was younger, people threw stones at me and I was made an outcast from society for continually engaging in sexual activity with herons - which also contributes to the desperate loneliness apparent in my work.

(L&I) : Why should we go to the Speakeasy?(MD) : I wish to let the people of Bath enjoy something different from the usual - necking a six-pack of Stella, fighting with the bouncers over the excessive prices charged for pathetic entertainment, and the eventual trotting to Schwartz for a delightful dinner of road-kill between charred bap-halves. I would also like to bring together people from all different walks of life, and on a personal note, the odd heron or two.

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When you think of Christmas, the images of roller coasters, Mickey Mouse and tropical temperature don’t usually pop into your head. However for my mother and I, this year, that was exactly what the festive season involved. Although I had been to Orlando before, I had never been during winter, nor had I ever spent a Christmas away from the rest of my family in good old Devon.It’s hard to sum up that feeling of excitement as you drive through the gates of the Walt Disney World Resort and you become a seven year-old again. In December, this feeling is amplified as you witness the most spectacular sights. Personal highlights for me were the Osborne Family Christmas Lights at MGM, where over a million bulbs and fake snow floating down from the buildings made up the visually orgasmic exhibit. Other magical moments included the Candlelight Processional at Epcot, where an amazing choir sang carols to a packed audience under the stars. Finally, there were the Holiday Wishes fireworks at Magic Kingdom, a festive take on the most memorable display you are ever likely to see, which involves a real life Tinkerbell soaring through the air. The fireworks were also perfectly timed to Disney renditions of Christmas songs and narrated by the wonderful Jiminy Cricket.We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, a hotel surrounded by a replica savannah where animals roamed freely. I can tell you now: there is nothing more bizarre than waking up on Christmas morning with a giraffe twenty

metres from your balcony. The hotel was stunning and the huge Christmas tree in the atrium gave me a sore neck from staring at it so much. I think the main reason why the hotel was good was because it didn’t feel like you were staying at a Disney resort, whereas many of the others we looked at seemed to be quite garish and ‘in-your-face’.All of the special seasonal events put on by Disney were excellent. However, I found that something wasn’t right when I was walking around a crowded park on Christmas Eve, fanning myself in the eighty degree heat with ‘Carol of the Bells’ playing on a continuous loop. I began missing my father and his pre-Christmas drinking and the crap television schedule (albeit, Fox helped ease that pain). It didn’t help receiving constant texts saying “OMG u must be having an AMAZING time!!!” I was having a great time but it just didn’t feel like Christmas to me.Towards the end of the holiday I found myself getting cynical about Disney (which is a big thing for me) and I had become sick of little girls screeching because their parents couldn’t get them an appointment at the Bibbiddi Bobbiddi Boutique (an overpriced salon that ‘turns your little pumpkin into a princess’- how cruel!) I think that the main problem I had with spending Christmas in Orlando was that it was too perfect, so much so that it was artificial. It was very over the top and in the process of making it ‘perfect’, much of the sentiment was lost.If you’re thinking of ever spending Christmas in Orlando,

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Now here is a book with a story to it, as well as in it. Published in July of 1951, The Catcher in the Rye has since become one of the most censored books ever written. In 1981, it was both the most censored and second most taught book in public schools in the United States. Around that same time, John Hinckley, Jr. tried to assassinated the then President Ronald Reagan, and claimed that one of the major influences on this decision was Catcher. The year before, Mark David Chapman shot and killed John Lennon. When police arrived at the scene, the only thing Chapman had on him, other than a gun, was his beloved copy of Catcher. In 2006, for the first time since its initial publication, the book came off the American Library Association’s ‘most challenged’ list. After the combined success and controversy of the book, its author J. D. Salinger became more and more reclusive, and has not published a work since 1965, or given an interview since 1980. So, what’s going on? Why has a short, sweet novel about an intelligent and troubled young man become an embodiment of so much hate and vilification? Is it a sign of the sickness of society or the book? Well, first and foremost, what is the book about? The Catcher in the Rye details about 48 hours in the life of its central protagonist, Holden Caulfield, and is written from his first-person perspective when he is 17, about events that occurred one year previously. He is expelled from Pencey Prep, a top-class school, and heads home to New York, but must survive on his own for a few days so that he can pretend he is back for the Christmas

holidays when he sees his family again. Over that time he drinks heavily, meets up with ex-girlfriends, picks a fight with a vicious pimp and generally fumes about the way of the world, and all the ‘phonies’ in it. He becomes deeply depressed and almost spins completely out of control, beginning to exhibit all of the qualities of ‘phoniness’ he constantly claims to so revile. I will not spoil the ending, because it is one of the most moving and satisfying

conclusions to a book I have ever read, and everyone should have a chance to read it without knowing what will happen.

So is that it then, a few of the crazies have got their hands on a rare work of subtle acumen and turned it to their own twisted agendas? This may be true to an extent, but it could be argued that, even with its climax, Catcher is frequently a

very dark, brooding novel that seems to vindicate hatred, fear and aggression (Yoda would not be pleased). There is no light shown at the end of this tunnel, but the cynicism of the narrative voice gives the impression, for a while at least, that it is the only honest choice worth taking. This is a very accurate mirroring of the mind of an angry adolescent man, but should this state of mind be recognised in such a thorough way?

Of course it should. The purpose of art is to reflect the world around us, and to make us see it in new and interesting ways. Catcher does this vividly, and cannot be held responsible for the actions of people who concentrate on its negative reflections as some kind of bizarre bible, or people who assume they have the right to say what is or is not acceptable in art. People like Hinckley, Jr. and Chapman will always exist and always find ways to justify their actions to themselves and apparently others. It is up to everybody else to give the same works positive meanings, and to deal with the world that inspires controversial statements before trying to alter the statements themselves.

The Catcher in the Rye is a funny, charming and very poignant story told in a manner that still feels fresh and exciting today. It helped me, as I am sure it did many other young men and women, to deal with the world around me and become a better person for reading it. Literature is a very powerful means of communicating what exactly it is to be alive, but few books make you feel happier for it. This is one of them.

DD

‘why has a short, sweet novel become an embodiment of hate and vilification?’

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The Ocean Blues

Water slapped up salty against the sides of the dinghy, almost in time as Henry played Reinhardt tunes to nobody on his banjo. All around him, dark little shards and larger floating chunks of wreckage were burning. The orange flames cast dancing reflections on the shifting surface below and crackled in constant applause. Some way off, the waves broke back and sighed as a whale lifted its bulk up into the night. It spat a high jet of water, sucked back a gasp of air and then slipped down again into the deep. Henry ignored it and lay down as he played, resting his head and neck and letting his feet flop over the edges of his modest vessel to lap in the currents. His woollen socks became damp and heavy and the water pooled in the ends of his shoes which were too big for him. He stared at the many stars above, and dreamed of his girl for a while, wondering if she was looking at the same stars as these. He played on for hours, and when his fingers grew tired and sore he threw the banjo overboard, loosened his frayed necktie and began to sing. His words condensed above his eyes in little white puffs, and then vanished into the breeze.

He should have been sad. He should have been lonely and

desperate and he knew it, but the mild concussion from the crash made his spirits soar, and it was a lovely night.

He sang first about home, then about love and finally and despite his mood, he sang the blues because it was fitting. He sang Lead Belly and Blind Lemon Jefferson. He sang like a drunkard, and when his voice ran out, he hummed and whistled. When even he could not manage this, he closed his eyes and listened to an imaginary big band. They played all his favourites as he requested them, in perfect time and with a swing that was just too cool, baby. He clicked his swollen shredded fingers and ignored the pain. ‘This is a good death’, Henry thought, ‘this is romantic. A genius string player never appreciated in life who disappeared into the Atlantic, then became a Star. It doesn’t even matter whether I was good or not, though I was. A dead artist of any calibre is never a hard sell.’ A long low bass tone brought him out of his happy trance, and when he sat up he saw that his dinghy was resting gently on the flaky metal hull of a steamship. Above him he could make out the figures of tiny men leaning dangerously over

the side of the ship and waving their arms. He could see their mouths opening and closing as they were calling down to him. Henry fell back in his dinghy and wept. One by one, the memories of his real life came back to him, his many debts, the family members he had been ignoring and the girl who was driving him to the madhouse.

He was still weeping when the confused sailors lifted him up onto their ship on a hairy brown rope, and he was weeping when they gave him a rusty foldout bed, and he wept though every bad meal they tried to feed him. By the time they reached the nearest port three days later, he was kicked out with no money and not so much as a goodbye, and they were glad to see the back of him. This cheered Henry up a little bit, but not much. He put his hands in his pockets and walked away and looked for a bar or somewhere he could sit down and maybe smoke, and made his mind up that he would write a song about his experiences. He wondered what he should call it.

DD

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Ok, this article should’ve been written a while back so I’ll apologise to you personally, if you really are bothered, for this massive release not making it into H2O until half a year late… Firstly, I’ll say this; if you are reading this review and you don’t like Björk - the Icelandic Goddess - don’t palm off this article and move on after the opening, you simply don’t know her music.You haven’t given her the chance to crawl into your soul…So get over yourself, you’re missing out. Go out and buy Vespertine, listen to it more than once, and tell me I’m wrong. (To those who have taken the time out and still don’t agree with her quirky wonderfulness, then fair play, you’ve given her a taste. Each to their own, an’ all that crap…) Otherwise, there is no excuse. She’s a Pop-queen, a master of production, carver of icy imagery and whittler of dreams. Take any track from her sixth album, Volt - though please ignore the awful single ‘declare independence’, which truly is pap - and you will be graced with her beautiful vocal range and attentiveness to technicality. Every sound created in her previous releases, even the controversial beat-box weirdness of Medulla, can be heard on this recording. The tribal opener for example; ‘Earth intruders’, has the pounding bass and soaring vocal effects of Homogenic, creating a very catchy, driving and psychedelic start to the album. This track blends nicely into Volt’s highlight, ‘wonderlust’, another example of Björk on top-form; sexy, delicate, determined and downright melodic. Even the horns of Debut; the gay-club sounding dance album, can be found on Volt, in fact, more so, for here the brass is tugged to the forefront of the listeners attention. At times there will only be horns, horns, horns and beautiful vocals, but can’t that be enough?

In Matthew Barney’s Drawing Restraints 9, the answer is simply no. Horns and imagery alone will never suffice for over three hours of Björk and her lover doing weird sh*t on film. Some would even argue that the track ‘dull flame of desire’ is self indulgent, uninteresting and leads to nowhere but a purgatory-like abyss - much like the film. But I can’t help but find the translation of Fyodor Tyutchev’s poem, co-sung with Antony – from Antony and the Johnsons – to be anything short of stunning. This song ebbs and swells gracefully as is transcends a plateau of longing and lust: “I love your eyes, my dear, their splendid, sparkling fire… like lightning flashing in the sky”. As always with musical poetry, its melody has to be heard to touch your core. Otherwise this album is nothing new, which for Björk must be a tranquil purgation in not having to constantly push boundaries – there is only so far the envelope can be bent after all. Personally, this album is perhaps a demonstration of a peak in her career, and maybe it is only downhill from here. To be honest, I sincerely doubt Björk will fizzle out into the scene of aged artists who simply don’t know when they’re done. When she runs out of ideas, which oriental track ‘I see you are’ proves she hasn’t, I’m sure she will offer her crown to the most deserving and endearing of female artists. Unfortunately, at the moment nothing seems to come close. She encompasses Joanna Newsom, Kosheen, Nina Simone, and PJ Harvey in one record, and adds leagues more talent than they often possess. I think this album is a good start, and I’m jealous to think that you may have years of Icelandic-exploration ahead of you, as it collaborates all of her fantastical sounds. Strangely enough, there’s even a touch of Missy Elliot on ‘innocence’ – a must listen. Finish off however, with ‘my juvenile’; let it lull you gently away as it sinks into the depths of your soul, creating a space for her royal-iciness until the ends of time. “This is an offer to better the last let go…”

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I understand that Japan doesn’t interest or excite the masses quite like it should, and I’m wholly appre-ciative of people palming a nation off as ‘silly’ purely because of TV shows such as Takeshi’s Castle, or Ninja Warrior, but what I don’t comprehend is why you guys haven’t heard of this artist… They’re pretty special. Mono, the Japanese quintet of Post-Rock, are back with a double release. I can’t speak for their new album; Palmless Prayer/Mass Murder Refrain – released on the very same day – but what I can guide you through is their collaboration of EPs, titled Gone. Mostly gouged from innocuous releases, these ten songs are a clear representation of what this genre is truly about. They define the elevated crescendos, mood swings and spiritual journeys created by swirling effects (oh-so) often used, triumphantly. Really Mono are nothing new, but merely an apt surmise of what you would want to look out for in the Instrumental scene. ‘Yearning’ is a perfect example of this; an artist at their finest, teaming up with the Sludge band Pelican to create a moving, sixteen minute, musical painting awash with colour, imagery and remorseful regret. Sound poetic? Mono are poets. Not the lyrical poetry of Joanna Newsom or David Bowie. But musical vignettes carved from Rock and Metal, forged in the fires of chilled Electro and reborn in the twentieth-century’s need for high literacy Progressive/Instrumental. This isn’t a musical rendition of Sylvia Plath, but more William Blake’s sardonic take on the industrial revolution. This is our future prospects, our need for pacifistic Anarchism and our fear of the apocalyptic times to come.

“May you live in interesting times…”

Bill Hicks would have been proud. The opener, ‘finlandia’, reeks of Mogwai, but supersedes this aged artist quickly, patching their mis-takes with well thought out riffs and building themes. The only untraditional instrumentation is from Takaakira’s delicate violin and cello, which swells beautifully, occasionally moving to the forefront of the music. ‘Black rain’ is particularly nice, with the only voice on the album – in Japanese of course – adding tension to the music. Otherwise, the looping guitars, controlled with heavy delay, flange, and a careful finger, are prominent, and reminiscent of Explosions In The Sky and This Will Destroy You – though lacking the soft Electronica of the latter. Particular highlights, you will discover, are ‘memorie dal futuro’ and the last track; the swollen, puffy-eyed ‘little boy 1945 – future’.Maybe you need to take a lot of hallucinogens, preferably Mescaline, to fully understand what Mono may be trying to convey. One can only speculate. If you’ve never heard of this artist before then try out Walking Cloud and Deep Red Sky, the Flag Fluttered and the Sun Shined... first, as this album is lack-ing the momentum it delivers. I love this recording, but then, I love Japan.

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What is punk rock in the 21st Century? Refused amassed a cacophonous fusing of the electronic and ambient, with the tense and hard, with their magnum-opus album The Shape of Punk to Come. Skewed math riffs transcending the barriers set down in the “Oi!” debacle, balancing expert song smithery with sheer bombast.

A Wilhelm Scream, then, came closer to the solution with their previous album Ruiner. Tossing aside the electronic aesthetics in favour of hyper speed riffs, kinetic time changes and catchier-than-a-cold vocal stylings. All the terms and hyperbole used to describe them could be replaced with simply one. Rocking.‘Career suicide’ steams out of the traps like a fourteen year old sugar addict on a mountain of whiz, with the damning “I wipe my ass with showbiz”. Aging “Punks” like Johnny Rotten may be wise to heed their message. The guitars buzz through a riff that would work in any technical metal epic, but at four times the speed of light. The drums pulse a heartbeat with a vocal performance that compliments the six stringing perfectly.Tracks like ‘5 to 9’ and ‘get mad, you son of a bitch’ showcase an older, more mature A Wilhelm Scream, mixing the technical aptitude of The Fall of Troy with elements of Strike Anywhere’s melodic burning anger - particularly in the vocal performance. The vocals feel tighter and less formulaic than on their last release, but are still blessed with hooks big enough to snag a blue whale. ‘The horse’ explodes from your speakers with an amazing tapped bass riff that breaks away into an amazing arpeggio-laden guitar break around the midway point. The drums beat a certain drama into the piece as it nears a crescendo. A piece of lead virtuoso that any Slash, Dick or Harry would kill for. The vocals take more of a backseat here, but appropriately so.‘Jaws 3, people 0’ breaks new ground for the band with a jazz-punk breakdown that erupts into a quite magnificent solo that goes everywhere you least expect. The song could be ten minutes long, but it reaches its conclusion before the 3 minute mark. Brutal song writing paying dividends here. ‘These dead streets’ gallops as hard as Iron Maiden in their heyday, and ‘our ghost’ jangles as hard any of the post-hardcore brigade. ‘Career suicide’ was produced by Bill Stevenson of Black Flag/The Descend-ents fame, and I think that the latter’s influence shows here strongest. The guitars sound as crisp as anything from Everything Sucks or Cool To Be You and this clarity of recording makes AWS sound better than ever. The sheer technicality of playing shines in the mix. All labels aside, A Wilhelm Scream have produced an album that encapsulates perfectly the energy and optimism of music in the nough-ties. ‘Career suicide’ feels like a natural evolution for the band, a gentle step from Ruiner but in the right direction. Punk or Melodic Hardcore or Post-Hardcore or Post-melodic Punkcore, it matters not, it is relevant and it rocks. ‘Career suicide’ I feel, is therefore rather a misnomer.

A Wilhelm Scream are touring Britain throughout February 2008 on the back of this album. Go and see it played even faster live!

A WILHELM SCREAMCareer Suicide NITRO08/10/076/10

Obviously, I doubt if the album name really is Promotional Use Only, but if we aren’t given the information then what are we to do? University teaches you pretty swiftly that in these scenarios, the answer is to contact your educational authorities and seek assistance. Otherwise, it should all be in your module handbook, just look a little closer. More close-ly-er… God, I don’t want to look any closer at this recording than I have to. It’s Metal, but it’s something else. Do I like it? Do I want to know if I like

it, or not? Do I care? We have to care, don’t we? Excuse the cliché, but life’s never so sweet without first tasting the sour. And this is sour. To be honest, I can barely bring myself to tear The Mars Volta’s promo from my CD player and have another listen to Nex. Don’t ask me why I’m not reviewing the Latino genius The Mars Volta until next month, just understand that their fourth album; the Bedlam in Goliath, takes time. Wait a little longer. In fact, this review will be more of an avoidance of any mentioning of the music on this

album at all. It will be enough to say, if you’re still stuck into Nu-Metal – and I don’t mean Linkin Park – then you’ll get this album, allot. Whisk me back in time, say seven years, and I’d have liked the double-bass pedalled drums, harmonics and F-Zero X guitar riffage, but now it seems so tired and old. Think Mushroomhead, American Head Charge and Disturbed in one album, with even maybe, if we’re lucky, seconds of Earthtone 9 and Mastadon. Buy it if you want, it’s not my choice.

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LIVE AT THE FLEECEFirst band of the night was Triggerfish. I’ve seen these guys play a lot lately; each time I’ve seen them I’ve really enjoyed their upbeat style. In fact, I recommended Triggerfish to Vaughn from Jetking as a band worth checking out, when he asked me for some recommendations of who I’d seen lately. On their Myspace, Triggerfish describe themselves as “Indie/Rock/Progressive’, but they also have an Electro edge to them with the added effects from their synthesizers. Although, each time I have seen Triggerfish in the last couple of months, their set has been pretty much the same, but I have loved each and every time. Their set tonight did include a new song by the name of ‘Emperor’s new clothes’, which like every song of theirs tonight, went down a storm with the bustling Fleece. Triggerfish appeared comfortable on stage, and clearly seemed to be enjoying themselves. All of their material consists of catchy guitar riffs and foot tapping beats. Their sound was flawless from start to finish. These guys are worth keeping an eye on. www.myspace.com/triggerfishbristol Second up was Fabric, a band who describe themselves as “classic Rock/live Electronic/Progressive’ on their Myspace. Fabric were previously known as Parry: Matthews before they started to play as a full band. This band were at ease, relaxed on stage, and didn’t feel the need to be moving about constantly. Vocals came from Anna Parry, who has an amazing voice that can only be described as very low and sexy, though she has the attitude on stage to match. Each one of Fabric’s

songs were different to the next. I couldn’t believe the audience weren’t taking the time to watch them in awe, but then again, audiences can be completely selfish, and though Anna’s voice was complemented by some really nice guitar work, no one seemed to pay her any attention. Fabric’s sound is really well put together; it ranges from being really mellow, to really rocky in the space of one song. I loved the last song they played, ‘where the music used to be’. The bass on the track was so amazing you could feel it shake your very core. I also thought the instrumental they finished the set off with was particularly stunning. So, if you see the name Fabric appear on the bill [Ed: not the London nightclub, obviously – wholly different experience], then go and see them, I’m certain you won’t be disappointed. www.myspace.com/fabricsounds Onto the headliners of the night, the Bristol sensation Jetking. As ever they clearly seemed to be enjoying themselves up on stage, and even Andy appeared to be more relaxed than when I saw them last in August. Jetking’s sound consists of short, catchy Electro songs that edge over to the rockier

side at other intervals. It’s well known that Jetking don’t have a drummer, but at least it gives them a different sound to other bands on the circuit. Despite a few technical problems, this artist appeared to be on top form with Nick’s voice growing ever more powerful. As always you had Vaughn bouncing away on the left of the stage - I don’t think anything would get him to stand still. The biggest hit of the night however, seemed to be ‘reasons to disappear’ which sounded a lot rockier than some of their other material. I have to admit that I’m leaning towards their material with a rockier edge to it, rather than their older, more Electro material. Jetking can always be relied upon to put on one hell of a show, so they are worth dragging yourself out to see when they play in a town near you.

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AEROBICSEvery Monday since the beginning of semester one, Spa’s netball team have been working to improve their level of fitness by attending a weekly hour-long aerobics session. After arriving at the gym and reaching the studio dominated by tram-pets and exercise balls, instructor Laura starts our regime; she takes no prisoners. Gemma Hanvey and Hannah Evans are the main motivators in the group, laughing and joking before the class has begun. It normally takes a little more persuasion for the other girls, but the moment the cheesy dance music comes on everyone, Emily Vibert especially, is transformed with energy.I think its fair to say that when Gemma Hanvey, Mel Rainsley and I walked into the gym for our first session, we were all pretty nervous of what lay ahead; luckily we were all pleasantly surprised. The sessions are hard but the real purpose of going is to be able to withstand a full hour game of Netball. The aerobics routine isn’t too hard to pick up and there is always some funky music for us to sing along to. All the classes vary, however we start the class with a ten-minute warm up to get the blood pumping and to prevent any injuries and finish the class with a ten minute cool down which is important to do when you do any form of physical exercise. We perform static and dynamic stretches and then move straight into a routine that involves lots of ‘grapevines’,

‘punches’ and ‘screwballs’. The aerobic parts of the classes are a great way of loosening up and involve kickboxing, star jumps and jumping jacks. There were some collisions at the beginning of the classes in September, but it now looks like a well rehearsed dance routine. It was even performed at the netball Christmas dinner in club XL by Hannah Evans, Emily Vibert and myself. Each step gets embedded into your brain. The last 20 minutes of the session are always the most challenging as we do squats against the wall for 30 seconds followed by a minute. In these times of pain we all go to our ‘happy place’, even though sometimes it’s hard to find! Having now been attending for over three months, additions to the usual routine happen each week and it’s getting more complex.After 30 minutes of aerobic exercise we concentrate on toning and strengthening

important muscles groups. We use different techniques each week so that there is variety in our classes and so we’re not working the same muscles all the time. Laura likes to make us suffer so we do more sets and hold dreaded squats for longer. After the last sit up during the cool down we breathe a sigh of relief. All in all our Monday morning aerobics sessions are really enjoyable and have definitely been improving our fitness levels.You may be wondering what aerobics is? The word aerobic means oxygen. Aerobic exercise is any repetitive activity that you do for long enough and hard enough to challenge your heart. There are many advantages of doing this type of exercise, they include lowering the risk of heart disease in the future, improving muscle flexibility, increasing bone strength and increasing endorphins in the brain. It is also a great way to burn calories and getting rid of any unwanted weight.

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Bath Spa 0Plymouth 7Despite a squad fit and raring to go after the festive period; with no signs of having a few too many mince pies, it has been a frustrating start to the new year campaign for Bath Spa Men’s football. Many thanks owed to the great British climate for this stumbling block as it has seen all the Saturday and Sunday games postponed, as well as all bar one of the Wednesday team’s matches.The sole contest to report on this month is one I’m sure all the players involved would rather forget. On the extremely

saturated pitch affectionately known as the ‘coliseum’, which was more like a mausoleum with the proverbial one man and his dog in attendance, Bath’s Spartans succumbed to a tight knit U.P. eleven. Gifted with technique in areas and organised like a military corps throughout, the South Coast outfit cut through the swamp of a pitch as effortlessly as they did the Bath Spa defence.In spite of the dour score line, there are a few positives to take from the performance. Goalie Luke Cheater kept the goals conceded away from the double figures margin and couldn’t be blamed for any of the seven that got past him. Tom Belton managed to raise a few smiles when he tried to latch onto a threatening through ball during a dominant spell for the home team. The attacker, who likes to play in the hole,

probably wishes he could have dug himself one after doing the opposing defenders a good turn and diverting a seemingly goal bound ball safely into the grateful keeper’s hands.The Wednesday team may have suffered a rare heavy defeat on the pitch, but centre half Steve Dennehy kept morale up by out-talking the witless students from Plymouth with his sass – at least war of the words went in Bath Spa’s favour. With a must win game approaching against University of St. Mark and St. John, the squad are really going to have to perform like they know they can, if they are to finish in a league position their ability warrants. So if you find yourself on the Newton Park campus on a Wednesday in a quandary of what to do, come along and cheer on the boys. It’s always worth a watch!

RUGBY So Bath Spa men’s rugby is going through a bit of a bad patch. With a lack of props available to play every Wednesday, we have had to leave the BUSA league because all through December we were unable to fulfil any fixtures. The rules state that if you turn up to a match without an experienced front row you give up the points for that match as it is too dangerous to put inexperienced people in the front row of a scrum. However we are doing things to improve this situation.We have created a link with

Stothert and Pitt and we’re using their training facilities. In return, they are offering us some weekly coaching which is visibly improving the team; with new drills, moves and skills we are really moving forward. We also have weekly training sessions at Phase One gym, where our own James ‘Cube’ Churchill takes us through some pretty vigorous circuit training.However, this will not make a massive difference whilst we don’t have Wednesday afternoons off for extracurricular activities. We don’t have an abundance of rugby players at our university, but if we had Wednesday afternoons off then

our numbers would increase dramatically. Prospective players are stuck in lectures while they could be representing their university, not only in rugby but in all sports and activities. We are one of a tiny minority of Universities in the whole of the UK who don’t leave Wednesday afternoons available for students to partake in extra activities. In an age where exercise is being promoted from all directions, it seems bizarre that our university appears to think differently. Exercise, it has been proven, improves concentration which can only be a good thing at an educational institution you would think. Also if being given

Wednesday afternoons would mean more integration between the two campuses then this would be a positive move by the university. If the time was made available then students would be able to take part in all kinds of sports and passions. Drama, Duke of Edinburgh award schemes, clubs or trips; all of these improve team work, morale and would also improve our CV’s.Clearly it would take a lot of reorganising by the University to make this change, but it would

mean that Bath Spa is sending out the message that they really do care about extracurricular activities; for its students having time to try new things, take part in organised sports, events and keeping fit. Apart from it taking a large amount of effort, there is no clear argument against making time available on Wednesday afternoons for students to participate in these activities. The rugby team has suffered hugely this last year due to lack of players, however, we do have

some exciting events coming up. We will be playing against the Bath Spa Rugby ‘Old Boys’ soon; a team made up of all the players who have represented the university in the past. Last year it was a grudge match with few points separating us, this year should be just as exciting. Also we go on tour to Bournemouth in Easter to watch an international sevens tournament which will be fantastic, I will be taking my boots just in case the Welsh team needs a hand.Dan JonesNETBALL

Revision for exams has reluctantly taken priority over the past few weeks but now Bath Spa netballers can refresh for the start of term two. There have been no matches since November, but training will resume on Thursday 14th February. I hope everyone is feeling as eager as they were at the start of last term. Both our first and second teams have had the advantage of being flooded with experienced players this year, so let’s keep up the commitment girls! Having finished the BUSA League season, ranking in third place; we will continue to play non-competitive matches and varsity tournaments. A team will be selected for a home match on Wednesday 6th February against Winchester. We hope to be in the zone from the first whistle, and sustain our cardio fitness levels that we have been focusing on at the weekly Phase One gym sessions.With little activity and no matches to write up on, here is a flavour of what events are in store for netball over the second term. Tour is a fabulous bonding experience and it’s only seven weeks away. During the next

few social events and training sessions, the committee will be recording amusing moments, analysing individual players and being creative with nicknames to have printed on the back of everyone’s tour shirts. We visited Salou last year and our face painting skills were so successfully admired, that our team photo was published in this year’s brochure. Although Salou is in the north of Spain, the windy weather didn’t stop us from strolling round the corner from the hotel to lounge on the beach. The terrifying Port Aventura theme park has one of Europes tallest rollarcoasters in Europe so we can’t miss out; it’s only a bus ride away from the centre of the town. The tallest loops can be spotted from the beach. The transfer coach will pick up both Bath Spa’s Football and Netball teams on Saturday 15th March and travel through France, into Spain. 22 hours later, every minute being worth the wait, we’ll arrive at our hotel in Salou swamped by a mass of other university teams like a herd of elephants in a water hole. The chanting, competition and dressing up will commence. Barcelona is only an hour and

a half on the train from Salou, which gives us the opportunity to be typical British tourists and climb Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia cathedral. If the building’s ornate architecture isn’t enough of a sensation, the view from the very top when you step out of the elevator is astonishing as you can see every angle of Barcelona; sea, countryside and city. The vast landscape variety captured in a single glimpse is similar to Edinburgh when standing at the top of ‘Colton Hill’ tower at one end of Princes Street. The well known ‘Ramblas’ in Barcelona are not to be missed; the classic Spanish streets are full of freelance artists, galleries, statues and jokers. Netball will definitely be played whilst we’re on tour; a tournament is spread over two days and we’ll be entering both teams. Matches are always serious competition; we can find our opponents weakness as the real challenge on tour lies with the team who has the most stamina. Gemma Hanvey has to demonstrate the largest pressures of being Netball president by taking charge of all 23 girls for the week. She is very capable, but good luck to Gem!

band profile:THE VOLTThe Volt are a young, fresh, four piece band from Bradford Upon Avon, who have been circulating the Bath, Bradford Upon Avon, and London music scene. They’re a collaboration of four skinny-jeaned, quirky members; Sam Brooks on lead vocals, capturing the audience with his soulful voice and melodic lyrics, Jack Kendrew, on lead guitar, with his immense guitar rifts and who looks and sounds like a younger John Mayer, Dominic Bartolo on drums, cranking out extensive drum beats, and, finally, the only female member of the group, Phoebe Phillips with her funky technical bass rhythms, who proves that girls can kick ass on the bass!

Phoebe Phillips and Jack Kendrew are the original members of The Volt, meeting at school, leading to the introduction of the lead vocalist Sam Brooks at an open-microphone night. Dominic Bartolo joined later after auditions were carried out to find a drummer and the combination works well, as all four band members thrive on each other to produce an incredible sound. Describing their sound as Indie, Folk-Rock, this band can get a crowd buzzing. From headline gigs at the resound Moles, to major venues in London, the Volt can get a person out of a mood in seconds and up and dancing with their catchy fun, uplifting songs, due to their instrumental originality. To hear a band with a mixture of so many genres, including blues, is a pleasure to the ear and a winning combination to many. The Volt have got a

catalogue of gigs behind them, including the Glastonbury 2007 festival, and although the festival was a year of constant rain and mud, this didn’t dampen the spirits and enthusiasm of the band. They did, in fact, give it some wellie! The band is made up of a selection of raw talent throughout the spectrum, making them a clear winner in peoples’ eyes. They have competed in numerous Battle of the Bands, to which as of yet, haven’t won any, although coming second place is an achievement in its own, this hasn’t affected the passion and feel for the intensity of the group, making them stronger and more determined. The Volt have a big following behind them, with the crowd getting up and singing the lyrics of their songs, and knowing what to expect from their performance. The marvellous ‘buckskin lady’ is a layered instrumental beginning, full of electric guitar, with a mixture of chilled beats from the beginning that eventually merges into a strong sound with dashes of harmonica, electric riffs, fun lyrics, and a funky-danceable chorus that will get anyone, pissed or sober, up on their feet.

‘Twisted land’ is a classic for the band, with another awesome instrumental beginning getting the crowd started before it’s even begun! The thing with The Volt is, they have a uniqueness about them, which is different to many other bands around. When you hear the band once you will want to see them again, for they bring a flare and energy to every venue. ‘Creative spark’ is an incredible song, sounding as professional and catchy as the British band The Editors. With a heavy influence on the sound and feel, this tune is one that will follow you threw the rest of the day, with soulful vocals and passionate playing making it a song that’s impossible to forget.

The Volt are not just an amazing group of musicians, they are a great bunch of guys. They always have time for the people who want to say how good they were, and this aura will get them as far as their musical ability. The Volt are on the way to good things, and with the amount of gig surfing around different parts of the country, their sound is beginning to get recognised. Watch out for this band as they SHOULD be the next big thing.

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