Carlton Club Reception
Tuesday, Week 6 (18 November), 18:30Carlton Club, London
| The Carlton Club was founded in 1832 by Tory opponents of the Reform Acts, and counts a great number of prominent Conservatives, past and present, among its members. One of London's great gentlemen's clubs, the Cartlon's elegant Georgian clubhouse is situated at the heart of St James'. OUCA is priviliged to enjoy a unique relationship with the Club. The drinks and canape reception - the first for two years - is a rare opportunity to be shown around the Club and to find out about joining. Places are limited and cost £10. Dress-code is jacket and tie. E-mail the President to book a place. |
Port and Policy - Classless society
Sunday, Week 6 (16 November), 20:30Macmillan Room, Oxford Union
| Port & Policy is an informal forum of debate (for which formal dress is encouraged), with unlimited port, which takes place every Sunday evening during term in the splendid surroundings of the Oxford Union's oak-panelled Macmillan Room. Each week the debate begins with a different controversial motion, and the floor is open to anyone who wishes to speak (though many come just to drink and enjoy the debate). Members and non-members of all disciplines and political persuasions are welcome; whether you are interested in fine debate, sharp intellects, biting wit or free-flowing port, P&P is made for you. |
OUCA Club Night
Thursday, Week 5 (13 November), 21:00Duke of Cambridge & The Bridge
| No term is complete without the renowned OUCA Club Night. Expect cocktails in the Duke of Cambridge, followed by queue-jumping and VIP treatment at The Bridge. |
Port and Policy - Church of England
Sunday, Week 5 (9 November), 20:30Macmillan Room, Oxford Union
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| Port & Policy is an informal forum of debate (for which formal dress is encouraged), with unlimited port, which takes place every Sunday evening during term in the splendid surroundings of the Oxford Union's oak-panelled Macmillan Room. Each week the debate begins with a different controversial motion, and the floor is open to anyone who wishes to speak (though many come just to drink and enjoy the debate). Members and non-members of all disciplines and political persuasions are welcome; whether you are interested in fine debate, sharp intellects, biting wit or free-flowing port, P&P is made for you. |
The Black Farmer: Wilfred Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones
Thursday, Week 4 (6 November), 14:30Lecture Room 1, Christ Church
| Born in Jamaica and raised in Birmingham as one of nine children, Mr Emmanuel-Jones emerged from humble beginnings to found his own marketing firm, and fulfilled his dream of buying a small farm in Devon. Known to his neighbours at first as 'the Black Farmer', he began his own range of specialist produce under the same name, which is now a thriving business. He is the Conservative candidate for Chippenham, in Wiltshire. As one of 21st century Britain's outstanding examples of meritocracy in action, not to mention an absolute legend, his talk is bound to prove fascinating. |
Port and Policy - Terrorism (with OULD)
Sunday, Week 4 (2 November), 20:30Macmillan Room, Oxford Union
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| Port & Policy is an informal forum of debate (for which formal dress is encouraged), with unlimited port, which takes place every Sunday evening during term in the splendid surroundings of the Oxford Union's oak-panelled Macmillan Room. Each week the debate begins with a different controversial motion, and the floor is open to anyone who wishes to speak (though many come just to drink and enjoy the debate). Members and non-members of all disciplines and political persuasions are welcome; whether you are interested in fine debate, sharp intellects, biting wit or free-flowing port, P&P is made for you. |
Elections
Tuesday, Week 8 (12 June), 12:00Three Goats’ Heads
| Your change to excerise your democratic privilege and have a say in how your association is run. Polls are open from 12 noon until 8:30 and the results will be annonced at the President’s Dinner that evening. |
President’s Dinner
Tuesday, Week 8 (12 June), 21:15Pierre Victoire
| The ever-popular and world-renowned OUCA dinner will this terml be held in Pierre Victoire on Little Clarendon Street, of which we have the entire top floor to ourselves. Tickets are £35, including a three course meal and copious quantities of wine. If you would like to come please E-mail the President at sam.belcher@seh.ox.ac.uk A.S.A.P. as places are strictly limited. |
Pimm’s Afternoon
Sunday, Week 8 (10 June), 14:00Christ Church Master’s Garden
| [Weather permitting] Come and enjoy a nice pleasant time in the serentiy of Christ Church’s Master’s Garden with Pimm’s, strawberries and nibbles. |
David Jones
Friday, Week 7 (8 June), 19:30Christ Church Lecture Room 1
| In conjunction with the Oxford University Tory Reform Group we are very pleased to welcome Mr David Jones, Deputy to Cheryl Gillan the Secretary of State for Wales. |
Port and Policy - Commonwealth
Sunday, Week 7 (3 June), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| The perfect Combination of unlimited Port and lively discussion, this week on the topic of "This House believes Britain’s future lies not in Europe but in the Commonwealth" Whether you have a burning desire to get your point of view heard, or simply want to listen and enjoy a few drinks with some wonderful people, do come along. £3 for members, £5 non-members |
Poirt and Policy - Iran
Sunday, Week 6 (27 May), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| The perfect Combination of unlimited Port and lively discussion, this week on the topic of "This House would have gone to war with Iran" Whether you have a burning desire to get your point of view heard, or simply want to listen and enjoy a few drinks with some wonderful people, do come along. £3 for members, £5 non-members |
Port and Policy - Family
Sunday, Week 5 (20 May), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| The perfect Combination of unlimited Port and lively discussion, this week on the topic of "This House supports David Cameron’s family agenda" Whether you have a burning desire to get your point of view heard, or simply want to listen and enjoy a few drinks with some wonderful people, do come along. £3 for members, £5 non-members |
OUCA Campaigning Day Two
Thursday, Week 4 (17 May), 08:45Tooting, London
| Following from the our success in Abingdon a fortnight ago, on Saturday we will be travelling to Tooting to aid in the parliamentary campaign of Mark Clarke, the Chairman of Conservative Future and a good friend of OUCA. We shall meet at the train station at 8:45 and are likely to return late afternoon |
Port and Policy - Environment
Sunday, Week 4 (13 May), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| The perfect Combination of unlimited Port and lively discussion, this week on the topic of "This House believes in free market environmentalism" Whether you have a burning desire to get your point of view heard, or simply want to listen and enjoy a few drinks with some wonderful people, do come along. £3 for members, £5 non-members |
Tim Boswell
Friday, Week 3 (11 May), 13:00Christ Church Blue Boar Seminar Room
| The Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Chairman of the Party, Francis Maude, and a man of great experience, Mr Boswell’s views run directly contrary to those of Edward Leigh and should, therefore, give an interesting alternative perspective. |
Edward Leigh
Thursday, Week 3 (10 May), 20:30Christ Church Lecture Room 1
| We are proud to welcome the Co-Chair of the Cornerstone Group and a man who is not afraid to stand up and voice his opinion that the direction in which David Cameron is taking the Party is not correct and our only hope of electoral victory is sticking to traditional values. |
Port and Policy - Polly Toynbee
Sunday, Week 3 (6 May), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| The perfect Combination of unlimited Port and lively discussion, this week on the topic of "This House would ditch Churchill for Polly Toynbee" Whether you have a burning desire to get your point of view heard, or simply want to listen and enjoy a few drinks with some wonderful people, do come along. £3 for members, £5 non-members |
OUCA Campaigning Day One
Wednesday, Week 2 (2 May), 17:30Abingdon Conservative Club
| In preparation for Thursday’s local elections OUCA shall be lending her support the councillors of the Vale of White Horse on Wednesday evening. We shall meet at the Oxford Retreat for nibbles before travelling to Abingdon for leafleting followed by a buffet at the Club House. We shall be returning at around 11. |
Port and Policy - Taxation
Sunday, Week 2 (29 April), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| The perfect Combination of unlimited Port and lively discussion, this week on the topic of "This House would put defence spending before tax-cutting" Whether you have a burning desire to get your point of view heard, or simply want to listen and enjoy a few drinks with some wonderful people, do come along. £3 for members, £5 non-members |
OUCA Trip to Boat Race
Saturday, Week -2 (7 April), 15:00R. Thames, Surrey Side
| A trip to watch the the boat race and indulge in race atmosphere at the Winchester House Club on the Surrey bank right by the starting line, with a lawn that runs right down to the river’s edge. Anyone is wlecome to come and entrance to the club is free. Dress is jacket and tie. We shall meet at Putney Bridge tube station at 3:00pm |
Tobias Ellwood
Friday, Week 8 (9 March), 14:30Danson Room, Trinity
| Since May 2005, Tobias Ellwood has been the Conservative MP for Bournemouth East, and is now an Opposition Whip. Tobias was born in New York due to his parents being posted there by the UN. He grew up in Bonn and Vienna, and such travel has no doubt given Tobias a welath of experience that is an asset to parlaiment. He spent 5 years in the Army before working for the London Stock Exchance, and then moved on to work for Rudi Giuiliani’s 1998 campaign to become Mayor of NY. |
Termly Dinner
Tuesday, Week 8 (6 March), 19:30TBC
| 8th Week sees the return of the Assocition’s famed and prestigious termly dinner. As ever this exciting evening will begin with a champagne reception ollowed by a sumptious banquet with delightful and stimulating company in beautifully lavish surroundings. This term’s esteemed guest is General Sir Hugh Beach GBE OBE KCB MC. Sit Hugh has dedicated his life to the Army, serving as a young man in France and Java during WWII. He has since had various top staff appointments including Master General of the Ordinance and Director of the Council for Arms Control. |
Elections
Tuesday, Week 8 (6 March), 12:00Three Goats’ Heads
| The Association will be holding the temrly elections on Tuesday of 8th Week (with results announced at the temrly dinner that evneing) in the Three Goats Heads on St Michael’s Street (near the Union) Polls open from noon to 7pm |
Michael Ancram
Thursday, Week 7 (1 March), 14:30Danson Room, Trinity
| Michael Ancram is a member of the Privy Council, a respected QC and a longstanding MP fro Devizes in Wiltshire. In his long and distinguished political career, Michael has served as Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, as well as Chairing the Party. His other political achievements include being the first Catholic Conservative MP in Scotland since the Reformation, and the first British MP to meet with Sinn Fein and the IRA in 25 years. More recently, he has been noted for being a vocal opponent of British involvement in Iraq, and US involvement in British foreign policy generally. |
London Trip
Wednesday, Week 6 (21 February), 17:00Carlton Club, London
| The long-promised trip to London for a reception at the Carlton Club takes place this Wednesday. We will be meeting at Oxford Station just before 5 o’clock to set off en masse. All those who wish to attend must E-mail the President at president@ouca.org.uk in advance. |
Port and Policy - Islam
Sunday, Week 6 (18 February), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| The perfect Combination of unlimited Port and lively discussion, this week on the topic of "This House regrets the Pope’s regret" Whether you have a burning desire to get your point of view heard, or simply want to listen and enjoy a few drinks with some wonderful people, do come along. £3 for members, £5 non-members |
Port and Policy - America
Sunday, Week 5 (11 February), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| The perfect Combination of unlimited Port and lively discussion, this week on the topic of "This House would have voted Democrat too" Whether you have a burning desire to get your point of view heard, or simply want to listen and enjoy a few drinks with some wonderful people, do come along. £3 for members, £5 non-members |
Football Team Trials
Saturday, Week 3 (3 February), 14:00University Parks
4th Week sees the long-awaited OUCA vs OULD football match. Make no mistake: the competition for a place in the OUCA team, under the inspirational captainship of our President, will be tough. Therefore, team trials will be held on Saturday of 3rd to differentiate the good from the truly great...
James Gray
Thursday, Week 3 (1 February), 14:30Danson Room, Trinity
James Gray was elected MP for North Wiltshire in May 1997, He has since held posts including being a member of the Opposition Whip’s Office, Shadow Minister for Defence, and Shadow Minister for the Countryside, in which capacity he was vocal in his opposition to the hunting ban.
Port and Policy - Grammar Schools
Sunday, Week 3 (28 January), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| The perfect Combination of unlimited Port and lively discussion, this week on the topic of "This House would reintroduce a compulsory 11+"Whether you have a burning desire to get your point of view heard, or simply want to listen and enjoy a few drinks with some wonderful people, do come along. £3 for members, £5 non-members |
Michael Howard
Wednesday, Week 2 (24 January), 17:00Pusey Room, Keble College
| Michael was elected as Leader of the Conservative Party, a position he held for over two years. He led the Party at the 2005 General Election, the first election in 22 years in which the Party gained a significant number of seats. In that election the Conservatives won more votes than Labour in England. Indeed if just 14,500 votes in the 34 seats which give Labour its majority had changed their vote, Labour would have been deprived of its majority. The day after the election Michael announced his decision to stand down as Leader of the Party, but called for a debate on the future direction of the Party before the commencement of any leadership election. He submitted his resignation in November, and, following the election of David Cameron in December 2005, handed over the leadership to him. |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 2 (21 January), 20:30Oxford Union, Morris Room
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| Engage in stimulating discussion and imbibe sumptuous port. The motion this week is: "This house would replace Trident, irrespective of cost." If anyone has any ideas for secondary motions please do not hesitate to contact the Political Officer with them at politicalofficer@ouca.org.uk or mention them to him at the event. |
Raduta Matache
Tuesday, Week 1 (16 January), 14:30Trinity College, Danson Room
| Raduta Matache, Romanian Ambassador to the United Kingdom comes to talk to the Association about her country’s recent accession to the European Union and the impact of that upon her people and our own. |
OUCA Drinks
Sunday, Week 1 (14 January), 17:00Duke of Cambridge, Little Clarendon St
| The Social Secretary has managed to secure a deal with the lovely people at the Duke of Cambridge to extend their fabulous happy hour for you incredibly lucky people.It will now run from 5 - 9.30 and normal prices will be resumed from then until close. |
John Hayes MP (Termly Dinner)
Thursday, Week 7 (23 November), 20:30Café Rouge, Little Clarendon Street
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John Hayes MP is the Conservative member for South Holland and The Deepings, and is also Chairman of the socially conservative Cornerstone Group. Hayes has had a varied Parliamentary career, having served on select committees for agriculture, employment and education as well as having had a brief stint in the Shadow Cabinet as shadow Agriculture Secretary under Iain Duncan Smith’s leadership in 2002. Now under David Cameron, Hayes specialises in education and skills, in particular vocal education.
John Hayes MP will be our speaker at the Termly Dinner. Dress is black tie, or white tie for officers. |
Peter Hitchens
Tuesday, Week 2 (17 October), 14:00Trinity College Danson Room
| Peter Hitchens is a columnist at the Mail on Sunday and has always been seen as a controversial figure. He began his journalistic career at the Daily Express and was their Moscow correspondent during the final years of communism between 1990 and 1991. Hitchens has, in the past, been a member of the Labour Party and the International Socialists until he joined the Conservative Party in 1997 seeing it as the democratic resistance to New Labour. However in 2003 he left the Party and holds the belief that the Conservatives need to split and collapse before returning to Government. David Cameron has to date declined to be interviewed by Hitchens. |
Freshers’ Party
Saturday, Week 0 (7 October), 20:00Macmillan Room, Oxford Union
Free for freshers; dress is jacket and tie.
Edward Tomlinson’s Memorial Service
Sunday, Week 8 (11 June), 14:15St John’s Chapel
| There will be a memorial service in memory of Eddie Tomlinson, former President of OUCA, who died suddenly during the Easter vacation. For more information, please contact jonathan.mcdonagh@magd.ox.ac.uk. |
Termly Dinner
Thursday, Week 7 (8 June), 20:00Café Rouge
| Join OUCA at its traditional feast: a three course meal, plentiful drinks before, during and afterwards with David Heathcoat-Amory MP as our guest speaker. It is, of course, a black tie event. |
Garden Party and Tennis Tournament
Saturday, Week 6 (3 June), 14:30Merton College Chestnut Lawn
| For a mere £7 and the time of donning a jacket and tie come and indulge in the delights of the Merton Chestnut Lawn, enjoy the Pimm’s and savour the strawberries and sandwiches, all included in the price, or, for a (slightly) more athletic experience, engage in some friendly competition with a bout of tennis. |
Timothy Kirkhope
Tuesday, Week 5 (23 May), 20:30Pusey Room, Keble College
| Former MP for Leeds and a Home Office minister, Timothy Kirkhope now leads the Conservatives in the European Parliament. At a crucial time for the EU, last year he was the Conservative representative on the Future of Europe commission, emphasising the message "In Europe, not run by Europe". He comes to Oxford at a time when some tension is evident between MEP’s and their Westminster Counterparts to withdraw from the European People’s Party |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 5 (21 May), 20:30Corpus Christi College
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"This House Cannot reconcile support for Capital Punishment with Opposition to Abortion"
Members £3, Non-members £5. The port never runs out… |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 4 (14 May), 20:30Oxford Union Morris Room
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"This House Identifies with the Republican Party"
Members £3, Non-members £5. The port never rus out… |
OUCA Party with the Coningsby Club
Friday, Week 3 (12 May), 20:30St. Benet’s Hall
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OUCA will be hosting a party in conjunction with the Coningsby Club in the legendary St. Benet’s Hall, 38. St Giles (near the Eagle and Child pub) Refectory.
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Peter Lilley
Thursday, Week 3 (11 May), 14:00Trinity - Danson Room
| Peter Lilley was an integral figure in the last Conservative government, serving as Secretary for social security between 1992 and 1997. Under William Hague he became Shadow Chancellor and Deputy Leader. A combination of his experience and his extensive knowledge of aid and development projects ensured that he was appointed last December to head David Cameron’s "Globalisation and Global Poverty" policy group which hewill chair in conjunction with Bob Geldof. It is on this subject that he comes to speak to OUCA |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 3 (7 May), 20:30Oxford Union - Morris Room
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"This Association Approves Cameron’s Compassionate Conservatism Agenda" Members £3, Non-members £5.The port never rus out… |
Cheese and Wine Tasting
Wednesday, Week 8 (8 March), 20:00Merton College JCR
| Enjoy a feast of fine wine and cheese, courtesy of the Social Secretary. Entry will be £5 for all members, which includes as much wine as you can drink and an excellent selection of cheeses. |
David Willetts
Friday, Week 7 (3 March), 14:30Blue Boar Seminar Room, Christ Church
| David Willetts is the Shadow secretary of State for Education & Skills, and has been the MP for Havant since 1992. He has worked at HM Treasury, the Number 10 Policy Unit, and was Paymaster General in the last Conservative Government. he has previously served as the Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, and for Trade and Industry. He has also written extensively on the family and civic governmenet, earning him the nickname "two brains". |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 7 (26 February), 20:30Old Law Library, Magdalen
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"This house supports David Cameron’s move to prioritise the environment" Members £3, Non-members £5. The port never rus out! |
Termly Dinner
Friday, Week 6 (24 February), 19:00Christ Church
| The Termly Dinner will begin with drinks at 7.00pm in the Rainolds Room, Corpus Christi, followed by a dinner at 8.00pm in Christ Church. Dress is black tie. Lord Patten, Chancellor of the University, former Party Chairman and former Governor of Hong Kong, as well as the current Chancellor of Oxford University, will be speaking. Tickets are £45 - all cheques should be made out to OUCA and sent to the Social Secretary, Rosa Abulafia, at Oriel College. |
Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP
Tuesday, Week 6 (21 February), 17:30Shakleton Room, Brasenose
| Oliver Letwin was elected an MP for West Dorset in 1997. He has also worked for NM Rothschild & Sons. He was a member of the Prime Minister's Policy Unit from 1983-1986 after being Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Education and Science as well as Fellow of Darwin College, Dambridge. He has served the Shadow Cabinet in a number of roles including: Constitutional Affairs, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Shadow Home Secretary, Shadow Chancellor of the Eschequer and Environment. Since December 2005, he has been Chairman of the Party's Policy Review and Chairman of the Conservative Research Department. |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 5 (12 February), 20:30Old Law Library, Magdalen
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"This house would restrict the free speech of extremists." Members £3, Non-members £5. The port never rus out! |
Lord Rees-Mogg
Thursday, Week 4 (9 February), 14:30Old Law Library, Magdalen
| William Rees-Mogg, the famous journalist and politician began his career at the Financial Times before moving to the Sunday Times. He was Conservative candidate for tyhe hopeless seat of Chester-le-Street in a by-election in 1956. William Rees-Mogg served as Editor of The Times newspaper from 1967 to 1981 and still writes comments for the paper. He was made a life peer in 1988 and sits in the House of Lords as a cross-bencher. He is currently member of the European Reform Forum. |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 3 (29 January), 20:30Old Law Library, Magdalen
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"This house demands Scotland become an independent nation." Members £3, Non-members £5. The port never rus out! |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 2 (22 January), 20:30Old Law Library, Magdalen
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"This house believes comprehensive schools are failing; a Conservative Government should introduce selection into state schools." Members £3, Non-members £5. The port never rus out! |
Jonathan Aitken
Wednesday, Week 8 (30 November), 19:30Oxford Union Chamber
| “Heseltine is too old, Clarke is too cavalier and Portillo is too ridiculous: So who will succeed John Major? Step forward Jonathan Aitken... the only Cabinet Minister who hasn’t a single enemy” The Mail on Sunday 29th January 1995. “If it falls to me to start a fight to cut out the cancer of bent and twisted journalism in our country with the simple sword of truth and the trusty shield of British fair play, so be it.” Jonathan Aitken launching his libel action in 1997. His shock resignation in 1995 followed media allegations of sleaze in the final months of the Tory government. After a well-publicised court case he pleaded guilty to perjury and was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment. |
Matthew Parris
Tuesday, Week 8 (29 November), 14:30Oxford Union
| Matthew Parris is one of Britain’s best loved columnists, having earned fame in Parliament between 1979 until 1986, and then “coming out” as the first openly gay (albeit former) Conservative MP. His career within the Conservative government was hampered by his occasional support for gay rights and a self confessed lack of ruthlessness. He was not promoted from being a back bench MP and left politics to pursue a career in journalism. He worked as a parliamentary sketch writer for The Times from 1988 to 2001. He has weekly columns in The Times newspaper and The Spectator magazine. |
Christmas Party
Monday, Week 8 (28 November), 20:00Council Room, Mansfield
A bundle of fun as always, with mulled wine and mince pies. A surprise individual as Father Christmas, but more holy than one would expect. Members £3, non-members £5.
Michaelmas Termly Dinner
Wednesday, Week 7 (23 November), 19:00McKenna Room, Christ Church
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OUCA will attend Divine Service presided over by the Bishop of Oxford at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Oxford, with drinks at the Buttery and supper to be held in the McKenna Room, Christ Church, at which Dr Richard Harries will speak on "Religion in Britain Today". Cheques for £45, made payable to OUCA, should be sent to Sophie Bower at Magdalen College.
7pm Holy Communion, Christ Church Cathedral 7.30pm, Drinks 8pm, Dinner, McKenna Room and dress is black tie. |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 7 (20 November), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| "This House would disestablish the Church of England" - Members £3, Non-members £5. The port never rus out! |
Sir Jeremy Greenstock
Monday, Week 6 (14 November), 19:30Goodhard Room, University College
| Sir Jeremy Greenstock, the former UK Permanent Representative to the UN and UK Special Rep. for Iraq, has been described as ‘the finest diplomat of his generation’. In 2003 he was sent to Iraq to work directly with Paul Bremer in attempting to end the administrative chaos that blighted the post-hostilities period. Sir Jeremy was instrumental in obtaining unanimous backing for the infamous promise of ‘serious consequences’ in Security Council Resolution 1441 – a resolution he drafted, and is rumoured to have expressed private reservations about the attack, despite consistent staunch defences of government policy. |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 6 (13 November), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| This week we will be debating "This House puts the fight against terrorism before civil liberties" in light of the recent Parliamentary defeat. Members £3, Guests £5. The port will not run out! |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 5 (6 November), 19:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| The Rt Hon The Earl of Onslow to address OUCA - Members £3, Non-members £5. The port never rus out! |
The Rt Hon The Earl of Onslow
Sunday, Week 5 (6 November), 19:30Oxford Union
| “I remain in the House of Lords to make sure that the present system is continually regarded as ridiculous,” vowed Lord Onslow one of the hereditary peers who survived the Blair government’s reforms of the House of Lords. “I'm in there because my forebears got pissed with Pitt and wallowed with Walpole. But if Tony Blair's embarrassed about it, he knows what to do!” Described by the Today Programme as ‘very turned on’ and one of the hardest working peers in the Upper House, Lord Onslow has also appeared on ‘Have I Got News for You’. |
The Rt Hon Iain Duncan-Smith MP
Friday, Week 4 (4 November), 16:00Oxford Union
| Iain Duncan-Smith was elected Leader of the Conservative Party in the first ever ballot of the Party's membership in 2001. He was leader of the party for two years until 2003. He is also a former Shadow Social Security Secretary and Shadow Defence Secretary. He is a frequent commentator on US policies and their potential impact on the UK and Europe. In addition, he has made a series of speeches in the US to various think-tanks on such issues as social reform, the threat of rogue states, weapons of mass destruction and the growing power of the European Union. |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 4 (30 October), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| "This House would introduce a flat tax" - Members £3, Non-members £5. The port never rus out! |
The Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe MP
Thursday, Week 3 (27 October), 14:00Trinity Arts Room
| Ann Widdecombe is one of the country's few political characters. She was elected to the Commons in 1987, and served as a junior minister in the Departments of Social Security and Employment but came to public prominence when she was minister for prisons. She later sealed her fame when she wrecked Michael Howard's leadership bid with her claim that he had ‘something of the night’ about him. She joined William Hague's shadow cabinet as shadow health secretary, and later shadow home secretary. In those posts, she proved to be a powerful, straight talking Commons performer. She has become something of a television personality, featured in a Louis Theroux documentary, her own show on BBC 2 ‘Ann Widdecombe to the Rescue,’ and has continued her writing career after publishing a well reviewed novel, The Clematis Tree. |
Port and Policy
Sunday, Week 3 (23 October), 20:30Morris Room, Oxford Union
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| "This House would elect David Cameron leader of the Conservative Party" - Members £3, Non-members £5. The port never rus out! |
The Rt Hon John Redwood MP
Thursday, Week 2 (20 October), 15:00Trinity Arts Room
| John Redwood, Fellow of All Soul’s, returned to the Conservative frontbench team in September 2004. A banker and academic, he was head of the Number 10 policy unit during Mrs Thatcher's second term, where he was one of the greatest supporters of widespread privatisation. When John Major resigned the leadership of the Conservative Party in 1995, John Redwood challenged him, standing on a Eurosceptic platform. In 1997 he backed Ken Clarke for the leadership. |
OUCA Holy Communion
Wednesday, Week 2 (19 October), 12:30St Giles Church
| The Rev Fr David Johnson has been granted special permission by the Lord Bishop of Oxford to say Holy Communion in St Giles Church. He will administer communion, but would also is delighted to administer other sacraments: especially the laying of the hands and confession… |
Freshers' Party
Saturday, Week 1 (15 October), 20:00Oxford Union
The Freshers’ Champagne party will be held from 8pm in the Macmillan Room at the Oxford Union on Saturday. Dress is black tie; is free for Freshers and £5 for members.
Alan Duncan MP
Friday, Week 1 (14 October), 19:30Trinity Arts Room
| Alan Duncan has served as shadow international development secretary and previously shadow constitutional affairs secretary under Mr Howard's leadership. His new shadow cabinet post sees him taking on the transport brief. He backed Michael Portillo's challenge for the Tory crown in 2001, underlining his modernising credentials. He is on the libertarian wing of the party and argued for the repeal of drug laws in his book, Saturn's Children. He recently withdrew from the current leadership election, and has declared support for David Cameron. |