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Groups which staff can join
Book
Club Choir
Christian Fellowship
Christians in Parliament
Cricket 1
Cricket 2
5-a-side Football
Hockey
Humanist
Knitting
Poker
Rounders
Rugby
Running
Sports &
Social
Village
Drinks
Weightwatchers
Westminster Gym
Writers Group
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whether they are still functioning and those with
updated dates in red have confirmed that they are live and well.
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WEIGHTWATCHERS
FOR STAFF
All staff of
both Houses and all Departments are invited to join the most
successful Weightwatchers group in London! We meet weekly in 1
Parliament Street, Conference Room C (Tuesdays, 12.30pm - 1.30pm)
where you can be weighed in confidence and take part in the
Weightwatchers NEW Discover programme. A good range of
Weightwatchers products are available for sale. Initial membership
is free and classes are also free.
For more information contact Frances Alexander, the
weight watchers leader for parliament:
f.alexander@lcc.arts.ac.uk
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CHRISTIANS IN PARLIAMENT
Christians in Parliament (CiP)
is a non-denominational and official All-Party Parliamentary Group,
working throughout Westminster with a clear vision: to encourage
relationships in, with and through our Lord Jesus Christ. CiP is
open to Peers, MPs and all policy and house staff in the Palace of
Westminster, and exists as an umbrella for the diverse expression of
the Christian faith in Parliament. When Parliament is sitting there
are informal weekly prayer groups and Bible study groups, and
monthly worship meetings in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft. We
also run evening receptions, an annual Week of Prayer for Parliament
& Government, Alpha Courses, and the National Prayer Breakfast.
Importantly, we act as a point of contact, information and
connection for Christians. So drop me a line and get connected.
Contact: Dave Landrum
landrumd@parliament.uk
Posted: 15 August
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ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY RUGBY GROUP
The
Commons and Lords Rugby Union team is looking to recruit new
members to play against other Parliamentary teams. The team
usually plays around six times per year, both home and away. The
game is slightly modified from the 15-a-side game to enable
players (MPs) to play in four fifteen minute quarters. This year
the team is unbeaten against the Welsh Assembly, an Italian team
from Florence and the Assembly Nationale in Paris! We are next
due to play against Ireland, at the Lensbury club, on the
morning of the England vs Ireland International on March 15th.
For more details, please get in touch with Anthony Houlden at houldena@parliament.uk
and also let us know the position you play.
Anyone
who is a pass holder is welcome to play.
Posted: 13 March
2008 |
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ROUNDERS
July 2009 update:
ROUNDERS 2009
It’s that time of year when the sun is out, the
grass is a little wet from the occasional down pour and staff
across the parliamentary estate are counting down the days to
recess. The only other item left on the summer to do list is
attend the Edelman sponsored Inter-Party Parliamentary Rounders
competition.
Last year the Tories snatched the title from the
three time champions, the Liberal Democrats, and also won a
clean sweep with Man of the Match and Best Picnic.
This year the rounders will be held on
Wednesday 19th August at 3 pm in Hyde Park.
Edelman will be buying the post competition drinks again at a
nearby pub. Last year over 120 researchers came to play and
watch the matches and this year looks set to be even bigger.
This is the last Rounders competition before the General
Election – which party will go into the election as the
champions?
If you
want to play or find out more email Victoria Barton at
victoria.barton@edelman.com
Also
don’t forget to join the Inter-Party Parliamentary Staff
Rounders Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=3631865037&ref=t

Latest revision:
17 July 2009 |
THE LORDS
AND COMMONS CRICKET CLUB
We are currently working on our fixture
card for 2009.
We always have quite a full
fixture card and are very keen indeed to welcome new
researchers and interns etc.
Cricket Nets - Every Wednesday from 18th February at the
Ken Barrington Centre, The Oval from 9-10am (until 1st
April). For further information contact
Henry Bellingham
MP x8484 or Alan Keen
MP x2819.
Last updated: 19 February 2009 |
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PARLIAMENTARY CRICKET CLUB
For the past two years Parliamentary
staff have had a cross-party cricket team, initially playing
friendlies but last year involved in a Westminster league
(finishing runners-up). Due to the success of the league it
has grown to include more teams and we shall have a good
selection of both league and friendly fixtures this year -
mostly evening 20/20s, some weekend day games.
As always we are on the lookout for new
players of any standard who want to get involved. It's a
friendly club with an emphasis on having a laugh and we have
had a good mix of staff from across the political spectrum
over the last two seasons.
Please drop me (Tim Collins) an email if
you are interested and I will keep you informed of upcoming
nets etc. Contact
collinsti@parliament.uk
Last updated: 7 January
2009
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SPORTS
AND SOCIAL CLUB
Membership of the Sports & Social Club is open to anyone who has a
parliamentary photo-identity pass valid for at least six months.
Application forms for Club membership (£5 p.a.) are available in
both of the bars.
For further information, contact the Membership Secretary: Paul
Hannett, Room G26, 7 Milbank. Tel: x 2312 or email:
hannettp@parliament.uk
If you're not a member of the Club, don't be shy; get your friends
and colleagues together and visit us off Peer's Inner Court (the
opposite side to the "flower lady").
Updated: 30 March 2007
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COMMONS
AND LORDS HOCKEY
Hockey Group annual match against the Timber Trade
will take place on Monday 16th
March 2009, 2pm at the Spencer Club in Wandsworth as usual.
All those interested in playing (men and women, members and
staff) please contact Tim Loughton MP on
loughtont@parliament.uk
We
are always looking for new recruits and welcome both Members
and Staff.
Tim Loughton MP
loughtont@parliament.uk
or ext 4012.
Updated
19 February 2009 |
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ALL
PARTY PARLIAMENTARY HUMANIST GROUP
The All Party
Parliamentary Humanist Group (APPHG) has opened itself up to staff
of Parliament, of MPs and of Peers as associate members. The group
meets about five times a year to hear speakers and discuss topical
issues and also receives briefings on issues of interest. Of recent
interest have been
the promoting of a
rational humanist approach to bioethical, medical, and scientific
issues, the defence of free speech, issues raised by the existence
and expansion of faith schools, and other matters related to
education, human rights and equalities from a humanist perspective.
If staff want to join the group,
just email me with your name and the office you work in. You will
then receive notices of meetings, briefings etc.
Naomi Phillips at:
phillipsn@parliament.uk
Research Assistant to Lord Macdonald of Tradeston
(Chair of the APPHG)
Added: 3 February
2007
updated 13 August 2008 |
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'RUNNING
FOR OFFICE'
UPDATE 13 February 2007:
A reminder that Running For Office is this Thursday 15th
Feb at 6.30pm by the Clive steps in St James's Park. A good turn out
is expected for the two runs. Last month's three parks run was a
great success with the runners clocking up 12k. The two park run was
also well attended. Both runs start at Clive Steps and finish at the
Red Lion pub on Whitehall.
(contact
hemmingwayg@parliament.uk)
UPDATE 15 January 2007:
Start 2007 by Running for Office! Running for Office -
Westminster's political running club welcomes new members to its
January run starting at 6:30PM on Thursday 18th from Clive Steps in
St Jame's Park. Whatever your standard of running, come along.
Drinks in the Red Lion pub on Whitehall afterwards. Running for
Office runs on the third Thursday of every month at 6:30PM.
See:
www.runningforoffice.org or contact Georgie at:
hemmingwayg@parliament.uk
Running is not always about being first past the
post but it is always about finishing. Join politicos of all shapes,
sizes and political bents in a running club where the finish post is
the pub!
RUNNING
FOR OFFICE is a running club for people who do politics on the
front line or behind the scenes. Runs are fun, friendly and designed
to suit your fitness. Whether you're a runner or a rider.....come
join us.
We run every third Thursday of every month
meeting at six thirty by Clive Steps in St James's Park.
Why not give it a go? The only thing you have to
lose is your belly!
Contact:
Website:
http://www.runningforoffice.org/
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15 November 2006 |
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5-A-SIDE
FOOTBALL
I've
just moved down from
Scotland
and I'm looking to either join or create a team. I played in my
university 1st's so the standard is not bad.
If
you are interested please e-mail me, Geoff, on
aberdeing@parliament.uk
Added:
29 September 2006 |
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WRITERS'
GROUP
I am trying to setup a writers’ group for people who work in Westminster and who are interested in all forms of writing, in particular screenplays and novels. If you are a budding writer and want to meet up for support and advice from fellow scribblers, please get in touch!
Contact Ian:
pendlingtoni@parliament.uk
Posted 7
September 2006 |
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PARLIAMENTARY
POKER CLUB
The
flop has been dealt, you have the flush draw, your opponent bets
big, what do you do? If you know the answer, or even if you don’t,
you may be interested in joining the newly formed Parliamentary
Poker Club. Meeting every fortnight for a friendly game or two of
Texas Hold Em.
Contact
Matt: kaymr@parliament.uk
Updated
28 August 2007 |
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WESTMINSTER
CAST OFF
UPDATE
15 November 2006: New
and experienced knitters from Westminster and Whitehall invited to
meet Fridays, 1-2 in the 1st floor open meeting room in Portcullis
House. Bring yarn, needles, patterns, ideas or just yourself if you
want to learn. Bring a friend, your Mum, your sister, whoever. If
you crochet, come and help us out! Judith x1181, mobile 07939 58 11
78, email attarj@parliament.uk
Please let me know you're coming in case we move rooms on the spur
of the moment.
UPDATE
25 July 2006: It's never to early to start making next season's wardrobe but Wednesdays was a little too early in the week for some of us so Westminster Cast Off (knitters and crocheters) is now on Thursdays, 1-2 in the 1st floor meeting room in Portcullis House. It's run on a drop-in basis so it's a bit like a knitting surgery but with everyone present at once.
PS: Google 'autumn sweater' and you get an awesome track by Yo la
Tengo.
Drop in and
knit with Westminster Cast Off on Thursdays between 1-2pm in the first
floor staff meeting room of Portcullis House. Bring needles, yarns,
projects, questions, magazines, advice and wisdom. Bring your dreams
of becoming a fabulous knitwear designer or crochet diva. Bring
patterns to ooh and ahh over. Or just bring yourself and learn to
knit.
If you don't know how to knit but want to learn, come along as
we've spare yarn and needles.
All those working in the House welcome.
Whitehall staff also welcome.
Contact attarj@parliament.uk
Updated:
15 November 2006 |
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WESTMINSTER
GYM
Situated
in 1 Canon Row, Westminster Gym has excellent facilities including a
fully equipped gym, a wide variety of classes, treatments, saunas, a
steam room, and friendly, REPs registered instructors. The gym is
open to all Parliamentary staff, and has full, off-peak and session
memberships.
In October 2006 the monthly membership rate was: £29.70
Opening
times: Monday
– Thursday 7am – 9pm; Friday
7am – 7pm
For
more information: www.jubileehallclubs.co.uk
or ring x5546
Last
updated:
2 October 2006 |
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VILLAGE
DRINKS
Village
Drinks is the social group for gay, lesbian, and bisexual
professionals working in political, financial and legal
industries. The group is open to anyone who wants to visit the
West End of London to meet like minded professionals. We hold
monthly events at some of London's most exclusive venues. For each
event we select a sophisticated, elegant, and exclusive venue for
a relaxing environment that facilitates conversation and
guarantees a good time. When you arrive, you will be greeted and
welcomed by our staff, who will happily introduce you to others.
Guests will usually chat lightly by the bar for the first part of
the evening; then, as the night darkens, the mood changes to a
more upbeat atmosphere with a helping hand from our live DJs. Our
guests make the night what it is; a chance to socialise with
professionals from the “Westminster Village”, MPs,
parliamentary researchers, civil servants, political consultants,
journalists, members of think-tanks and quangos, lawyers,
investment bankers. And it’s a great opportunity to “live in
colour” by forging new business links with other gay
professionals and, importantly, by making new friends.
Correct
at 15 November 2006 |
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PARLIAMENTARY STAFF
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
We are a group of members of staff working in Parliament:
for a Member of any Party or in a Department in the
House. We come together as a mixed interdenominational
group of believers who are fairly committed, although come
along just for company and interest. We meet to pray and
support one another in small groups and larger speaker meetings. We would be delighted to hear from anyone new
who is interested.
Contact:
Updated 13
November 2008 |
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THE
PARLIAMENT CHOIR
Staff, as well as
MPs and Peers, are most welcome to join the Parliament
Choir. Click
here to see an
article about the choir by Baroness Walmsley which appeared in The House
magazine on 25 February 2002.
If you would like to
join the Parliament Choir either telephone Jane Jacomb-Hood on
07880 644859 or email her at: parliamentchoir@btinternet.com
The Choir's website
address is
www.parliamentchoir.org.uk
Correct at 20
November 2006 |
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