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Rag Week Rolls Around at Abertay
8 February 2008
Students at the University of Abertay Dundee are pulling out all the stops for their first full-scale Rag Week which kicks off on Monday 11 February 2008.
By the look of the programme of events it’s going to be a week to remember, particularly for the four local charities that will benefit from the fundraising fun.
There’s a lot of entertainment and a Valentines Day cake sale on offer and throughout the week six students will undertake a sponsored mini-triathlon of rowing, running and cycling.
Vice President of the Students’ Association, Aidan Kavanagh said: “We had a smaller scale Rag Week last year and it was a great success. So this year we decided to put more effort in and we’re sure it’s going to pay off.
“We’re having a cake sale on Valentines Day and we’re appealing to staff and students to donate cakes for this event.
“In the mini-triathlon participants will row, run and cycle distances equivalent to the length of the Tay Bridge, from the University to Alloway Halls and the around the green cycle path in Dundee respectively.
“We can’t rely on the weather so all the participants will complete the triathlon in the new University gym.
“There are loads of other events including something for just about everyone from the quiz and raffle to the Anti Valentine night, when the Rock Society will be offering an alternative to the romance, and Bond-themed casino night.
“We’ve set ourselves a target of £1500 to raise and we’ll be donating the money to four local charities.”
For further information please contact Tracey McNeish on 01382 308935 or 07837 250284.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Monday 11 February
Cake sale in the Students’ Centre between 11.00am and 2.00pm – donations for this sale should be left at the Students’ Association office before 11.00am.
Quiz in the Students’ Centre Lounge Bar – donation to enter and the chance to win a £75 first prize or a second prize of £25 and a raffle.
Sponsored chest, back or leg wax for four brave volunteers.
Tuesday 12 February
Sponsored Danceathon by the Abertay Dance Society on the first floor of the Students’ Centre.
Pro Evolution computer game tournament in the Sports Bar.
Wednesday 13 February
Mardi Gras in the Lounge Bar with cocktails and dancing
Thursday starts with a cake sale and prizes to be won in another raffle.
Thursday 14 February
Rock Society Anti Valentines night in the Hideout with heavy music and no romance.
Flirty fun in the rest of the Students’ Centre with top hats and tiaras provided by the Students’ Association.
Friday 15 February
Bond-themed casino night with give-aways, cocktails, roulette, black jack and poker.
The four local charities that will benefit from the Abertay Rag Week are Help for Abandoned Animals, Tayside Cancer Support, Dundee Disabled Children’s Association and Crossroads Care Attendants Scheme.