Please see details and the booking form for this year’s annual dinner below:
Vincent's Annual Dinner Invitation 2021
Vincent's Annual Dinner 2021 Booking Form
2nd Week Notices MT18
2nd Week Events
Monday – Quiz Night 8pm
Weekly Quiz Night is at 8pm as always tomorrow evening. Make sure to brush up on your GBBO knowledge for the Special Round!
Saturday – Brunch 11am-2pm
Saturday brunches are now open weekly from 11-2 so bring up teams for a great start to the weekend. Normal lunch options are also available.
Goldman Sachs Event – Thursday 7.30pm
For those of you attending the Vincent’s and Atalanta’s recruitment event on Thursday with Goldman Sachs, a reminder that the format will be drinks in Vinnie’s from 7pm with a short introduction from senior employees, followed by dinner in Quod at 7.30pm.
Portas Consulting Recruitment Event – 22nd October
Next Monday (22nd October), we will be holding a recruitment event for Portas Consulting, the leading management consultancy dedicated to sport and physical activity. The event will follow similar formats to previous recruitment events, with a short presentation followed by questions and informal drinks in the clubhouse. If you are interested in attending, please email Ryan at careers@vincents.org
For more information on Portas, please find a job description attached and their website at http://www.portasconsulting.com/.
Michaelmas Speaker’s Dinner with Livvy Breen
On the 6th November (Tuesday of 6th Week) we will be hosting Livvy Breen for the Michaelmas Speaker’s Dinner.
At London 2012 Livvy was the youngest member of the GB paralympics team; she went on to win a bronze in the 4x100m relay (T38). From here she has represented both Wales and GB, becoming the T38 long jump world and Commonwealth champion and T35-38 100m European champion. Livvy is a wonderful speaker and inspiring individual so it promises to be a fantastic evening!
The bar will open from 7 for dinner at 8pm. Livvy will say a few words over coffee and answer questions, with the evening drawing to a close by 10pm. Tickets for the event are £25 for resident members, to include some wine with the meal. Please book directly with Tom at steward@vincents.org.
1st Week Notices MT18
1st Week Events
Monday – Quiz Night 8pm
Ryan Kavanagh and Henry Taylor return to challenge your intellect with their weekly Quiz Nights. This term there will be a potential cash pot rollover each week, so it’s all to play for!
Friday – Pinky Pong 8pm
Pinky Pong returns this Friday evening. It would be nice to see someone beat Alex Rackow (& friends) for once.
Guests are welcome to these events as always.
Mobius Capital Partners Internship
Mobius is an emerging markets investment firm in London, and would like to offer internship to Vincent’s members that are interested. Ideal candidates are self-starters, have a working knowledge of excel, an interest in emerging markets and want to learn about equity investing. They are based in London. Candidates should send their CVs to cv@mobiuscapitalpartners.com. More information is available here.
Interns would have an opportunity to work with an experienced team in an entrepreneurial environment on a range of projects.
McKinsey Recruitment Events
McKinsey & Company would like to invite all Vincent’s members to apply for a number of events they are holding in Oxford this term. In particular, please take note of the following events:
Wednesday 17th October – Oxford Case Workshop
Thursday 18th October – Oxford Employer Presentation
The McKinsey Oxford term card is attached. If you have any questions or queries about the events please get in contact with Ellie_Ferguson@mckinsey.com.
8th Week Notices TT18
8th Week Events
Leaver’s Dinner
On Wednesday there will be a Leaver’s Dinner as an opportunity for us to say goodbye to anyone not retuning in the new academic year. This is open to all members who wish to attend. Please sign up by the end of play today using the link below:
Ian Williams’ Memorial Match
As many of you will know, Vincent’s lost one of our best-loved alumni, Ian Williams, back in February. Ian was a three-time winning Blue for OURFC and was beginning a very promising professional career when he tragically collapsed during training with Doncaster Knights.
This Saturday at 2pm is the inaugural Ian Williams memorial match at Iffley Road, with Ian’s former Swansea and Oxford teammates facing each other in his memory. There will be entertainment, food and drink available all afternoon. More information is available on the event below.
Whether you knew Ian or not do come along for what promises to be a fantastic afternoon, and a chance to learn more about the Ian Williams Foundation which has been set up in his honour.
Hope to see many of you there.
https://www.facebook.com/events/255312201695577/?ti=icl
Outreach Camp
Please could everyone continue to sign up to help with the outreach camp in 9th Week. This is a fantastic week and from previous experience it is absolutely worthwhile getting involved! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out over the course of the week. Every helper will receive a free t-shirt, lunch every day and some beers in Vincent’s on the Friday evening. Please sign up using the spreadsheet below:
https://docs.google.com/spread
Individual Vincent’s Awards
Every year, Vincent’s Club offers awards for outstanding scholar athletes who have displayed leadership qualities and a willingness to participate in outreach activities. A range of scholarships and bursaries are available and applications for this year’s awards are open until the 29th of June. The awards are means tested and any individual who plays university sport is eligible to apply. Further information as well as the application form can be found on the following link: http://www.vincents.org/
Clearing Tabs
A reminder that Tabs must be cleared by the end of this week.
7th Week Notices TT18
7th Week Events
Thursday – Quiz Night
Quiz Night returns this Thursday at 8pm. There are rumours of an Ashes 2005 special round so start brushing up…
Vincent’s and Atalanta’s Cocktails – Saturday 9th June
2pm – Quins (old boys) vs. OUCC Blues T20 in the Parks
5pm – Vincent’s Whole Club Photograph (by the University Parks Pavilion). Club ties/ pins and blazers encouraged.
5.15pm – Vincent’s Committee Photograph
6 – 8.45pm – Vincent’s and Atalanta’s Cocktails
8.30 – 9.30pm – Priority access to the Clubhouse following the event for members +1s. Please put your name on the priority access list here if you would like to come up: https://goo.gl/forms/Rn3Sobp7W994shMK2.
Please note that you must have your Club card with you, and must enter the clubhouse with your plus one.
Outreach Camp
We are running an Outreach week with local primary schools in 9th Week. This is a fantastic week and from previous experience is absolutely worthwhile getting involved with! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out over the course of the week. Every helper will receive a free t-shirt, lunch every day and some beers in Vincent’s on the Friday evening. Please sign up using the spreadsheet below:
Tabs
A reminder that Member’s cards will no longer be taken at the bar from this week to ensure that all Tabs are cleared by the end of the academic year.
Leaver’s Dinner
On Wednesday of 8th Week there will be a Leaver’s Dinner as an opportunity for us to say goodbye to anyone not retuning in the new academic year. Sign up using the form below:
Hg Internship Opportunity
Hg is a Private Equity fund in London, currently looking for an intern for 6-12 months. This would suit any Vincent’s member graduating this summer and looking for a job before travelling on a gap year. The job spec is attached.
Individual Vincent’s Awards
Every year, Vincent’s offers awards for outstanding scholar athletes who have displayed leadership qualities and a willingness to participate in outreach activities. A range of scholarships and bursaries are available and applications for this year’s awards are open until the 7th of July. In 2015 it was possible to give four scholarships and five bursaries, ranging from £1,000 to £2,500 per annum. That amount increased in 2016 to a total of £18,000. The awards are means tested and any individual at Oxford University is eligible to apply. Further information as well as the application form can be found on the following link: http://www.vincents.org/
6th Week Notices TT18
6th Week Events
Thursday – Pinky Pong 8pm
For all of you without exams (and those still pretending they’re not happening) our favourite Vincent’s game is back. All members and your respective guests/ sports teams are welcome! Come up a little before 8pm to buy drinks and submit your teams of 2-4.
Bar Tabs
Advanced warning that Member’s cards will no longer be taken at the bar after the end of this week to ensure that all Tabs are cleared by the end of the academic year.
Vincent’s and Atalanta’s Cocktails
The last few tickets for cocktails on the 9th June are available through this link: https://fixr.co/event/21
As with previous years, all at the Cocktails event must leave the Parks by 9.00pm. Members are invited to come up to the clubhouse afterwards with a guest, and may confirm this intention using the following google form:
Please note that if you are not on this list you may not be able to get into the clubhouse as it gets very busy! The guest list will not give you priority access after 9.30pm so please ensure that you head straight up after leaving the Parks.
Hg Internship Opportunity
Hg is a Private Equity fund in London, currently looking for an intern for 6-12 months. This would suit any Vincent’s member graduating this summer and looking for a job before travelling on a gap year. The job spec is attached.
Please contact Greg.Coates@hgcapital.com for more information.
Goldman Sach’s Team Awards
A reminder that applications are still being received for the Vincent’s Club Team Award, valued at £1000 and funded by Goldman Sachs. The form (attached) itself contains all the relevant information. The application form is best editable using Adobe Acrobat on Microsoft computers and Preview on Apple Macs.
The closing date for applications is this Saturday (2nd June). If you have any questions regarding any aspect of the process, please do not hesitate to contact awards@vincents.org.
Motion to Amend the Vincent’s Club Rules
Thank you to the many of you who have voted in response to Sam’s email. If you wish to record your vote then please do so using the following link before 5pm on the 10th June: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyeMhlC5rGTKOR1GGEBZxQUkrFfXaoZEmXBkf6Um1Cxc9P1g/viewform
5th Week Notices
1. 5th Week Events
Tuesday – Quiz Night 8pm
The hugely successful Quiz Night returns this Tuesday, hosted by Henry Taylor – as always, bring along guests and teammates.
Thursday – Speaker’s Dinner
There are still a few spaces left for the Speaker’s Dinner this Thursday, when we are being entertained by celebrated magician John Hayns.
Drinks from 6.30, supper at 7.30, performance and Q&A from 8.30, finish by 10pm. £25 for residents, to include some wine with the meal. Please book directly with Tom (steward@vincents.org).
2. Goldman Sachs Team Award
A reminder that applications are now being received for the Vincent’s Club Team Award, valued at £1000 and funded by Goldman Sachs. The form (attached) itself contains all the relevant information. The application form is best editable using Adobe Acrobat on Microsoft computers and Preview on Apple Macs.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd of June (6th Week). If you have any questions regarding any aspect of the process, please do not hesitate to contact awards@vincents.org.
3. Vincent’s and Atalanta’s Garden Party
There are now fewer than 150 tickets remaining for the Vincent’s and Atalanta’s Garden Party on the 9th June. We anticipate that tickets will reach our capacity over the next week so please ensure that you buy your ticket to avoid disappointment.
Fixr ticket link: https://fixr.co/event/21
4th Week Notices TT18
1. 4th Week Events
Thursday – Steak Night
There are a handful of spaces remaining for Steak Night this Thursday. Members plus a maximum of 3 guests are welcome. Please sign up by the end of tomorrow using the link below:
Friday – T20 Cricket Varsity
This is the first match in the Cricket Varsity series (and arguably the most exciting)
The Parks
Women’s 12pm, Men’s 3.30pm
There will be a catching competition for spectators in the interval, along with beer and food vans at the ground.
All are welcome join the cricket club for drinks in the clubhouse in the evening following the matches.
Saturday – Athletics Varsity
Iffley Road
11.30 -5.30
At 12.00 there will be a memorial mile, open to all Oxbridge Athletes, to mark the recent passing of Sir Roger Bannister- a true legend of Oxford sport and a lifelong supporter of Vincent’s Club.
The athletes will be coming up the clubhouse following the match so please join them for a celebratory/ commiseratory beer in the evening.
2. Speaker’s Dinner – Clever Magic from an Oxford Magician
On Thursday of 5th Week (24th May), we will be entertained over dinner by Johnny Oxford (John Hayns). Johnny graduated from St John’s College, Oxford and is now an associate of The Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star, and a Member of the Council of The Magic Circle. Drinks from 6.30, supper at 7.30, performance and Q&A from 8.30, finish by 10pm. £25 for residents, to include some wine with the meal. Please book directly with Tom (steward@vincents.org).
3. Inaugural Vincent’s Tennis Tournament
Rosie has kindly volunteered to coordinate the inaugural Vincent’s mixed doubles tennis knockout tournament. This will take place over the course of the next 4 weeks, culminating in a final on Saturday of 7th Week. Each team must consist of at least one Vincent’s member.
To enter, register using the following link by tomorrow evening: https://challonge.com/tournaments/signup/6kttGLRLM5
4. Lord’s Varsity Cricket Match Hospitality – Friday 22nd June 2018
Vincent’s has booked and paid for a hospitality box for this year’s Varsity match at Lord’s. We are inviting Club members and their guests to join us. Ground admission is free for MCC members, and £13 otherwise. The minimum catering spend this year in £70 + VAT pp and thus we are asking members to pay £85 for the day. Please however note that if you are feeling particularly thirsty you may also be asked to contribute a little more to the cost of your drinks on the day!
Please contact the administrator V150adin@vincents.org for any further information. The necessary tickets and final information will be sent out a week before the match so please ensure you give an address to which the tickets can be sent.
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5. Outreach Camp
You will all have seen Zoe’s email concerning the outreach camp in 9th Week. This is a fantastic week and from previous experience is absolutely worthwhile getting involved with! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out over the course of the week. Every helper will receive a free t-shirt, lunch every day and some beers in Vincent’s on the Friday evening. Please sign up using the spreadsheet below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m7WtM-ycQOUkp3wyb_KHsG1kOFDFnkgLXTc_bu6hVrc/edit?usp=sharing
6. Ian Williams Memorial Match
To celebrate and commemorate the life of one of our most loved members and fallen Blue, and to launch the Ian Williams (BGI) Foundation, OURFC will be hosting the inaugural Ian ‘BGI’ Williams memorial match on Saturday 16th June. His former Swansea teammates will step up against his former Oxford teammates in a match full of pride, passion, and of course, plenty of Anglo-Welsh rivalry. The bar in the pavilion will be open as will the student-budget friendly pitchside bar, and a fully stocked BBQ (including veggie options) will be fired up all afternoon.
Players and supporters are invited to Vincent’s following the event. Ian’s friends and family would like to extend a welcome to the day for all, regardless of whether you knew Ian.
7. Oriental Club membership
The Oriental Club, Marylebone, would like to remind members of Vincent’s between the ages of 18 and 25 that the opportunity to join for a one-off payment of £350 remains. They would be delighted to welcome more Vincent’s members and so please contact me if you wish to pursue this fantastic opportunity.
3rd Week Notices TT18
1. AGM
This is a very important event for the club so please make every effort to attend. Please see Sam’s information for the agenda and proposed rule changes. Note that the Club will only be open to members for the evening.
2. Harrow School Networking Event
A reminder that this evening we shall be hosting a recruitment information evening with Harrow School. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in Education, with a chance to discuss graduate teaching jobs with the senior managers of the School and recent Vincent’s alumnus Johny Marsden.
Members are invited for drinks in the clubhouse from 7.30pm, followed by an information talk and informal networking with the school representatives. Please see the attached flyer for further information about the event.
We anticipate that this will be a very popular event, so please email Ryan at careers@vincents.org if you are interested in attending.
3. Steak Night
Steak Night will be on Thursday of 4th week (17th May). Members and guests are welcome for what is always an enjoyable evening.
Please sign up using the google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-J4WBQYUpjx5XSJdUkkFVlqfkE5Wz1v9LASSKlt4vzw
4. Vincent’s Club Team Award
A reminder that the Vincent’s Club Team Award is now open to all University of Oxford affiliated sports teams. The applications are assessed based on team performance throughout the season, the proposed usage of the award and the team’s level of need. The winning team will be award £1000 courtesy of this award’s sponsors, Goldman Sachs.
Please email awards @vincents.org for the application form. Applications close on the 2nd June 2018.
5. Speaker’s Dinner – Clever Magic from an Oxford Magician
On Thursday of 5th Week (24th May), we will be entertained over dinner by Johnny Oxford (John Hayns). Johnny graduated from St John’s College, Oxford and is now an associate of The Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star, and a Member of the Council of The Magic Circle.
Drinks from 6.30, supper at 7.30, performance and Q&A from 8.30, finish by 10pm. £25 for residents, to include some wine with the meal. Please book directly with Tom (steward@vincents.org).
2nd Week Notices TT18
1. 2nd Week Events
Monday – May Day Cocktails
Come along for Gonzo’s spectacular cocktails from 7.30pm tomorrow evening before May Day antics!
Cocktail menu (£3.50 each):
Cosmopolitan- Vodka and triple sec shaken with lime, orange bitters and cranberry juice
Dark and stormy – Rum, lime and Angostura bitters topped with Old Jamaica ginger beer
Strawberry margarita – Tequila, triple sec, sugar syrup, lime juice and strawberry purée
Espresso martini – Vodka, Kahlùa and sugar syrup shaken with a shot of Espresso
Sunday – Brunch
Next Sunday we will be holding brunch in the clubhouse to help cure your post-ball hangovers. Please keep an eye out for the sign-up link from Harry this week.
2. Vincent’s and Atalanta’s Cocktails – 9th June
Tickets for Vincent’s and Atalanta’s Cocktail Party are now available! Over 350 tickets have already gone this week so please get yours early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are £25 for members. Not one to miss.
Fixr ticket link: https://fixr.co/event/211769127
3. Harrow School Networking Event
On Tuesday of 3rd week (8th May), we shall be hosting a recruitment information evening with Harrow School. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in Education, with a chance to discuss graduate teaching jobs with the senior managers of the School and recent Vincent’s alumnus Johny Marsden.
Members are invited for drinks in the clubhouse from 7.30pm, followed by an information talk and informal networking with the school representatives. Please see the attached flyer for further information about the event.
We anticipate that this will be a very popular event, so please email Ryan at careers@vincents.org if you are interested in attending.
4. Redmayne Tailors’ visit
The Club Tailor will next visit the club this Tuesday (1st May) 12-2pm. All consultations will be taken by Head Cutter Tom Mahon. Redmayne offer the following exclusive pricing for members of the Vincent’s Club which is substantially discounted from normal prices:-
Jacket/Blazer – £495.00
Two piece suit – £695.00
Three piece suit – £795.00
Commissions will take approximately six weeks to complete, and a return appointment will be arranged to ensure all is in order. For any further information or to secure your appointment please email appointments@redmayne1860.com.
5. Speaker’s Dinner – Clever Magic from an Oxford Magician
On Thursday of 5th Week (24th May), we will be entertained over dinner by Johnny Oxford (John Hayns). Johnny graduated from St John’s College, Oxford and is now an associate of The Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star, and a Member of the Council of The Magic Circle.
Drinks from 6.30, supper at 7.30, performance and Q&A from 8.30, finish by 10pm. £25 for residents, to include some wine with the meal. Please book directly with Tom (steward@vincents.org).
6. Goldman Sachs Team Award
A reminder that applications are now being received for the Vincent’s Club Team Award, funded by Goldman Sachs. The form (attached) itself contains all the relevant information. The application form is best editable using Adobe Acrobat on Microsoft computers and Preview on Apple Macs.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd of June. If you have any questions regarding any aspect of the process, please do not hesitate to contact awards@vincents.org.