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Evening events will start at 8 pm on the FOURTH
WEDNESDAY of each month
(But not December!),
and will be held in theUNITED ARTS CLUB
3 Upper FitzWilliam Street
Dublin 2.
(very near Baggot
Street)
The United Arts Club is right beside Baggot Street, and a five-minute walk from Leeson Street
or Mount Street, so it is well served by buses. Parking is abundant and free (after 7.00 p.m., which is ideal for our meetings
at 8.00 p.m.).
The talks generally last about an hour and we allow time afterwards for questions and / or discussions.
The United Arts Club welcomes us to their facilities for a chat to round off the evening.
SEPTEMBERSunday 4th, 2.30 pm
ICCS Barbecue
Annual Barbecue 2011
Centenary Methodist Church/ Wesley House, Leeson Park, Dublin 6.
Our Annual Barbecue will be held at same venue as last year. We should
like to thank the authorities of the Centenary Methodist Church who have
generously provided the facilities of Wesley House for us, at this very convenient
location. There is shelter in case of rain, some chairs, and we have permission to
make tea or coffee on the premises.
(Dartmouth Rd. end, beside Christ Church)
The society will provide charcoal
and some cooking stoves,
but additional barbecue cookers
are welcome, as are additional
folding (camp) chairs or folding
tables.
Please contact Hon. Secretary
(Nora McDowell 4971505)
if you intend to bring a cooker.
Members are welcome to bring friends. Members must bring their own food and
drinks. We will be inviting the Chinese Ambassador and the staff of the Embassy
and members of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association, so this should
again provide an enjoyable social occasion, relaxed and informal.
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SEPTEMBERWednesday 28th, 8.00 pm
"School Exchange with No. 19 High School in Beijing"
a talk by Zoe Carroll
Zoe went on an exchange school trip to Beijing, staying in dormitory accommodation for a week. Learning new routines and
approaches to school was an eye-opener she would like to share with us!
OCTOBER
Wednesday 26th, 8.00 pm
"In the Footsteps of Augustine Henry; Chinese Plants in Ireland"
a talk by Seamus O’Brien
Seamus O’Brien is Head Gardener at Kilmacurragh, National Botanic Gardens. Following the publication
of his new book "In the Footsteps of Augustine Henry", Seamus will include
in his talk illustrious botanists who have followed Augustine Henry in the study of Chinese flora,
and some of the Chinese plants that grow wild in Ireland.
NOVEMBER
Wednesday 23rd, 8.00 pm
"The Twinning of Dublin with Beijing"
a talk by Cathal Brugha .
On 2nd June this year, months of work culminated in the signing of the twinning agreement between Dublin and Beijing.
Masterminded by Professor Brugha, we are privileged to hear how it was achieved!
DECEMBERWEDNESDAY 14th, 8.00 pm
(NOTE
SPECIAL DECEMBER DATE, DIFFERENT TO THAT IN THE PRINTED BULLETIN)
Chinese Quiz and Social
Our annual test of knowledge, on matters
(mostly) Chinese, devilishly devised and directed by David Judge! Start collecting information on China now
and you might go home with a Prize!
This is a table team test and a great social and fun
event, topped off with our traditional tea/coffee and mince
pies.
And let us hope that the snow does not play spoil-quiz again this year!
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