On Monday the 6th of November, the annual Vincent’s Awards presentation evening was held at the clubhouse. The Chancellor, Lord Patten, presented the awards to this year’s scholars and bursary-holders, as pictured above. The esteemed Sir Roger Bannister, Club President in 1950, and VATC Chairman Melville Guest were also present to congratulate this year’s winners. This year, seven scholarships and two bursaries were awarded which will support the recipients with their sporting and academic endeavours over the course of the year. More information on the awards may be found on the awards page.
The notices for 7th week are as follows:
This year’s Varsity Match will kick off at 3.00pm on Thursday 7 December 2017. As in previous years, you can get your tickets from the Club.
Your ticket will also allow you access to the Varsity Gathering (formerly the Blues Village), which is the dedicated university and college meeting point, open to Oxford and Cambridge alumni, family and friends. Open from 11.00am to 7.00pm (serving until 6.30pm), it is located in the Touchline Bar on level 4 of the North Stand this year and offers a private bar and a food vendor; other food vendors will be close by at ground level. To find the Varsity Gathering, head for Gate D and either use Lift 5 to take you to level 4, or the escalator that can be accessed at blocks M21/M22.
Read more about the Varsity Match
The total ticket price is £40. Please use the attached form to book.
If you cannot make it to Twickenham on December 7th and live in or near Oxford, why not watch the match in more comfort? Visit the Club on Match Day to use the bar, have lunch, and see the action on TV.
The Club will be open from 12 noon throughout the day.
Please direct all enquiries to:
The notices for 6th week are as follows:
1. Events this week
Thursday, 7.30pm: Civil Service Networking Drinks (contact oldembers@vincents.org)
Saturday from 8pm: Cocktails Evening, members and their clubs welcome
2. 7th Week Dinners
On Thursday of 7th week we will be having our second steak night of term. Considering how many signed up last time, please do sign-up soon to avoid missing out. VATC have kindly offered to make a contribution to the dinner. The link is, as follows: https://goo.gl/forms/j54bvp4ZbUQmCV1x1
On Saturday of 7th week we will be hosting our termly Speaker’s Dinner with double Olympian and World Championship medalist, athlete Jack Green. Jack has extensive experience of public speaking and is a big advocate for raising awareness of mental health among sportspeople. This should make for a very interesting talk. Please sign-up here: https://goo.gl/forms/EDlTw1Im2xkjMfUx2
3. NY Job Opportunity
Alumnus, Simon Mousdale, would like to extend the following job opportunity:
For those that don’t know me my name is Simon Mousdale and I graduated 2017. I now work in New York as a Research Analyst for a boutique Executive Search firm that recruits for Asset Management. We have an international internship program, which I am currently a part of, and we have recently begun our search for a 2018 Graduate to join the team. The internship lasts one year, and Goldsmith & Co. will sponsor the successful candidate on a J-1 visa.
It’s a great opportunity to gain experience in research in a highly trained environment as well as an insight into the Executive Search process and the Asset Management world. On top of that, New York is a fantastic place to spend a year.
Attached is a job description.. If anyone would like to find out more don’t hesitate to contact me.
Best,
Simon
simon@goldsmithandco.com
The notices for 5th week are as follows:
LetsDoThis.com is the UK’s largest marketplace for endurance events and has put together the Ultimate London Marathon prize package, including 2 x celebrity entries to the 2018 London Marathon, training tips with Paula Radcliffe, full analysis with Team GB coaches, and heaps of nutrition and running gear. To enter for a chance to win this prize, click on the following (unique to Vinnie’s) link: https://www.letsdothis.com/r/vinnies
The notices for 3rd week are as follows:
I hope you are settling in well to the new university year. As I am sure many of you are aware, the deadlines for applications to graduate schemes are drawing closer. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to invite you to consider applying to McKinsey & Company. McKinsey & Company is a leading management consultancy with 107 offices in 62 countries. All of these offices actively recruit top PhD talent. If you would like to apply, or have further questions, please feel free to write to me at: UKAPD_Recruiting@mckinsey.com or visit our website. Our application deadline is Thursday, 26 October 2017 at 23:45.
This deadline is relevant for those wanting to apply for UK and rest of the world (please note that most of the US offices excluding New York, Boston and Stamford will not be screening applications as the main US deadline passed in July).
You are cordially invited to the 2017 Vincent’s Club Annual Dinner which will be held in the magnificent Hall of the Inner Temple. This year we will be celebrating the contribution that Oxford has made to the British and Irish Lions and we will be joined by many of the Club’s distinguished Lions.
The Dinner Chairman, Reg Clark (Club President in 1979-80) will introduce the Lions, and there will be a Q&A after the main course.
Date: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Location: The Inner Temple, Crown Office Row, London, EC4Y 7HL
Time: 7.00 for 7.45pm
Dress: Black Tie
Tickets: £105 for pre-dinner drinks (wine & beer) followed by 3 course dinner with wines, coffee and port
There is a decent amount of wine included in the price of both the reception and dinner. However, there will also be a cash bar available for extra pre and post-dinner drinks, wine and beers.
Should you wish to sponsor one or two resident members who play your sport to join the dinner please make a donation on the booking form, or contact v150admin@vincents.org.
Some sponsorship opportunities for the dinner are also still available. Again please contact: v150admin@vincents.org. Your support would be much appreciated.
To book tickets, please use the attached booking form Payment can be made by cheque, credit card, or by bank transfer (details on the form), giving your name as the reference.
The Inner Temple Hall is limited to 250 places so please reply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you there.
