Event: 100th Anniversary Celebration
of the Graduates’ Association of
Queen Margaret University
When: 23rd May 2014, 2pm – 5pm
Where: The Piano Bar, QMU
Cost: £10
Details: You are invited to join GA members for afternoon
tea and a glass of fizz to celebrate the 100th anniversary.
You are welcome to bring memorabilia, mementos and
personal effects from your days at QMU. The QMU archive
staff will be delighted to look at them. Further information
will be available soon.
Booking: Contact Sylvia Northcott, Membership Secretary
E: [email protected] ❒
MADRAS LODGE - Time to enjoy a relaxing
break or book a summer holiday?
All members of the Graduates' Association can rent
The GA holiday home, Madras Lodge in Gullane, East
Lothian, at modest rates. Special rates apply during off
peak months and weekly rental costs in July and August
are £350 for the house or £220 for the loft.
Take a two-night taster in the spring for just £110 for the
house or £90 for the loft.
The house, which sleeps five people, has a double, twin
and single bedroom, two shower-rooms, lounge, dining-
room and fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, microwave
and easy access to the garden and barbeque area.
The loft, which sleeps four, has first floor south-facing
sitting-room and views over East Lothian. The convertible
couch and lug chairs make for comfortable relaxation
and the kitchen area has a dishwasher, oven, hob and
microwave beside a cosy dining corner.
There is a single and double bedroom on the ground
floor plus bathroom with over bath shower.
Madras Lodge has its own garden and parking area.
Situated in a perfect area for beach walks, golf, outdoor
activities and good restaurants, the property offers an
ideal base for a family holiday, class reunion, or relaxing
mini-break.
Downies and pillows are provided - guests must bring
their own bed-linen and towels.
Booking and rental rates can be found at W: www.
qmuga.org.uk or contact bookings secretary, Anne
Vokes on E: [email protected] ❒
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things you
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•
moved up 12 places in the
Sunday Times Good University
Guide in 2013.
• h osts a Children’s University,
raising the aspirations of children
aged between 7 and 14.
• o rganises a variety of public
events throughout the year
open to all including public
lectures and postgraduate open
evenings.
• l a u n c h e d a n e w M S c i n
Gastronomy in 2014. Funded
places are also available for this
course.
• o f f e r s f o u r A c a d e m y
programmes for S5 and S6
school pupils in Creative
Industries; Hospitalit y and
Tourism; Food Science and
Nutrition; and Health and Social
Care - raising aspirations and
enhancing employability.
• h as a wide range of flexible
spaces for hire for seminars,
conferences, meetings,
weddings and other social
gatherings.
Postgraduate Open Evening
Wednesday 23rd April 2014
5.30pm – 7.30pm
QMU
• la u n c h e d i t s ‘ Tr e e s o f
Life’ project which allows
individuals to support the
University. Trees can be
planted in memory of a loved
one or can act as recognition
of time spent at QMU.
• h a s a D e v e l o p m e n t a n d
Alumni team that keeps
graduates in touch with
n ew s of th e U n i ve r s i t y. I f
y o u ’r e a Q M U g r a d u a t e ,
stay connected by emailing
E: [email protected].
• offers a Mentoring Scheme for
current QMU students. If you
feel you could offer some time
and your expertise to mentor a
student, we’ve love to hear from
you. Contact Juan Garcia on
E: [email protected]
• h a s a f a s c i n a t i n g a rc h i ve
that includes books, cooking
equipment, clothing, paintings,
photos, student work, reports
and records of QMU and its
predecessor institutions. If
you have any items that you
might like to donate to the
archive contact Orla O’Brien on
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Undergraduate Open Days
Thursday 4th September and
Saturday 4th October 2014
11am – 4pm
QMU