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WELCOME TO THE
BRITISH CHINESE SOCIETY WEBSITE |
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BCS (British Chinese Society) is
an organisation that tries to bring together the members of the Chinese
community in London through social events, sports and cultural activities. Thank you for visiting our website. Everything you
need to know about us, including how the society is run and how you can
join us, is all contained here. |
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All aspects of the running of the
society, from management, organising events, fundrasing activity, and
upkeep and maintenance of this website, is performed by a group of
unpaid volunteers who donate whatever spare time they have for the
benefit of its members and the wider British Chinese community. If you
are interested in volunteering a little of spare time in help run the
society, we'd love to hear
from
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Events
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BCS Indoor Archery
Saturday 18th February, 1pm |
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Try your hand at archery and put your targeting skills to the test!
The BCS have organised a special indoor archery session for beginners with 2020 Archery at London Bridge.
Their qualified, highly experienced archery instructors will introduce you to some expressions used in archery and will finish by teaching you how to score and hosting a mini-competition.
Places are limited, so sign up soon by filling in this form:
Register here
Date: Saturday 18th February
Time: 1pm–3pm
Venue: The Downside Centre Coxson Place, Druid Street, London SE1 2EZ
Website: http://www.2020archery.co.uk/
How To Get There:
The closest tube station is London Bridge
Cost: £20 for BCS members; £22 for non-members
If it's your first time to a BCS event, don't fret - just send an email to social@britishchinese.org.uk with "Archery" in the subject, and the organisers will be in touch to welcome you. |
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BCS Chinese New Year Celebration Event @ National Maritime Museum
Saturday 18th February, 12pm |
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Come and join the BCS in celebrating the final days of Chinese New Year at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich.
They are hosting a Chinese New Year event with a day of music, workshops and performances for all the family, culminating in a spectacular outdoor procession led by River Cultures. The day includes: a giant dragon installation; a flag-making workshop celebrating the Year of the Dragon, inspired by the Imperial Chinese flag on display in the Traders gallery; a workshop on tea cups and tea-pots, exploring Britain's obsession with tea; a drop-in gallery performance by the Yellow Earth Theatre company and a film screening of The Chinese Feast, a family comedy about a cooking contest.
To join us, meet our BCS volunteer Matt outside the main entrance at 12pm.
Date: Saturday 18th February
Time: 12pm–5pm
Venue: The National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF
Website: About event
How to get there:
The nearest station is Cutty Sark DLR. Greenwich Rail and Maze Hill Rail stations are also nearby
Cost: Free...just turn up on the day!
If it's your first time to a BCS event, don't fret - just send an email to social@britishchinese.org.uk with "CNY Greenwich" in the subject, and the organisers will be in touch to welcome you. |
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BCS K-Pop Dance Class
Sunday 19th January, 2:30pm |
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Learn some funky new dance moves to electro-rhythms and sounds of K-Pop (Korean Pop).
Why K-Pop music? Because over the past couple of years K-Pop has grown in a phenomenon which taken over Far East Asia and is now spreading across the Western World.
So come along, improve your grooves, jump to the beat and have some fun! Our classes are open to all ages and all abilities.
The class will be one and a half hour so you can really get a chance to master those moves!
Date: Sunday 19th February
Venue: Fitness First, 6 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2 9HD.
Time: 2:30pm-4pm
Cost: Class - £5 for BCS members, £6 for non-members
Nearest Stations: Leicester Square, Covent Garden and Charing Cross
If you would like to attend, please fill in this form:
Register Here
Any questions? Email social@britishchinese.org.uk with "K-Pop Dance" in the subject, and we'll be in touch. |
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BCS Friday Night Drinks
Saturday 24th February, 6:30pm onwards |
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BCS Friday night drinks will be in the City for London this time at the Amber Bar. We have booked an area in the main Amber bar but there is also the Opel Bar and the Milk Bar rooms for you to move around to. Plus there is the Groovy Wonderland room for you can get down and dance the night away!
So come along and catch up with old friends or make new ones!
There is also Happy Hour from 5pm-7:30pm with 50% off drinks
Date: Friday 24th February
Time: 6:30pm onwards
Venue: Amber Bar
Address: 1 Ropemaker St, City of London EC2Y 9AW
Nearest Station: Moorgate
If it's your first time to a BCS drinks - just send an email to social@britishchinese.org.uk with "Drinks" in the subject, and the organisers will be in touch to help welcome you. |
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BCS Pottery Class
Saturday 17th March, 13:30pm |
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The BCS goes potty!
We have organised a special pottery class which will give you a chance try your hand at potter's wheel to create a beautiful hand-crafted pot. You can then paint and add your own personal design touch to your new creation. Your pot will then be 'fired' in a kiln and we will arrange to return your finished pot at a later date.
Places on the course are very limited so sign up early to avoid disappointment!
Date: Saturday 17th March
Venue: Parade Mews Pottery, 7 Parade Mews, Tusle Hill, London, SE27 9AX
Time: 13:30pm-4pm
Nearest Station: Tusle Hill Rail station
Cost: Class - £22 for BCS members, £25 for non-members
If you would like to attend, please fill in this form:
Register Here
Any questions? Email social@britishchinese.org.uk with "Pottery" in the subject, and we'll be in touch. |
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BCS Cycle Club |
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Interested in cycling? Fancy a nice leisurely ride along the canal or do you want to try your hand at mountain biking in the forest?
The BCS will be looking to bring you a variety of cycling events in the future which cater to different levels and disciplines.
Even if you do not own a bike but are interested in cycling, just fill in the below form to help us tailor cycling events to your needs.
BCS Cycling Club Form
If you have any questions, email social@britishchinese.org.uk with "Cycling" in the subject, and we will be in touch
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Adventure Weekends
6th-9th April, 27th-29th April, 4th-8th May; 1st-4th June |
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Michael Wong, the leader of the BCS's Walks programme has organised a programme of adventure trips for 2012. Spaces are limited
For more info or to register your interest, please contact Michael Wong directly at michaelwk16@yahoo.com
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Waterfalls and Coastlines in South Wales, 6th-9th April 2012 (Easter Bank Holiday Weekend)
- Walking through forest trails full of high waterfalls and deep gorges. The coastline walk is rugged but spectacular.
Scrambling in North Wales, 27th-29th April 2012
- Scrambling is that grey area between walking and climbing. Hands are used a lot.
- This is one of the most adventurous and exciting mountain walks in the UK.
Cycle Tour of Holland, 4th-8th May 2012 (May Bank Hoilday Weekend)
- In May, Holland will be filled with seemingly endless fields of brightly coloured tulips.
- The propose route will take you through the sand dunes of the North Sea, idyllic fishing harbours and majestic windmills before entering Amsterdam.
Coastal Jurassic Challenge, 1st-4th June 2012 (Bank Holidays)
- Stay in a 5-star cottage in Dorset 1 mile from the coast. Leisurely walking 12-16 miles each day along the beautiful Dorset/Somerset coastline.
- This is the UK most scenic of all coastal walks.
- This will be charity event to raise funds for a Chinese Youth Project.
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Discount on Courses at the Ming-Ai Institutee
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The BCS are delighted to offer you a discount (10% for members, 5% for non-members) on courses Ming-Ai Institute in Bounds Green. The Institute offers various courses on Chinese culture, aiming to promote social, cultural, educational and economic interchange within the Chinese community.
http://www.ming-ai.org.uk/
Courses offered include:
- Chinese Painting
- Tai Chi
- Calligraphy
- Business in China
- Computing
- Chinese Cookery
- Mandarin Speaking
If you're interested in taking advantage of this offer, send an email to enquiry@ming-ai.org.uk with 'BCS OFFER' in the Subject header, and you'll be added to their mailing list and kept updated on future courses.
(This discount does not apply to Certified courses and special programmes. Please contact Ming-Ai for details) |
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The BCS would like to thank the organisations that have supported us in the past
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Most
BCS events are open to everyone, but paid-up members get
special discounts, priority booking and other benefits. It's easy to become a member.
If you fancy getting more involved
with the BCS then why don't you volunteer a little of your
spare time to help us out? If you think you'd enjoy being part of a
team organising social events and coming up with new ideas, then why
not become a volunteer?
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You can also keep in touch the latest BCS events on Facebook. Join us online and check out which of
your friends have also joined the BCS community.
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 OUR
PARTNERS
The BCS are pleased to be associated
with our partner organisations. Visit our Partners'
Page and see what events or activities they're currently up to.
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The BCS supports British Chinese
charities
Since 2001, the BCS has raised a grand
total of £8779.00 for
charity! Well done to all our members and friends for helping us to
reach this total so far.
We are always looking for charities
and good causes to support. Let us know if you'd like us to
work with your favourite charity or good cause.
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