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New approved products for 2014! WIN with DTP Vitamins Delicious Recipes
Products and services approved by the Vegetarian Society
Spring 2014
Hello All products featured are licensed to carry the the Vegetarian Society trademark, therefore they: Are free from animal flesh (meat, fowl and fish or shell fish) or any ingredient resulting from slaughter. Contain only free range eggs (where eggs are used) Are GMO free Are cruelty free – no testing on animals No cross contamination during the production process If you don't have access to the internet and can't find your favourite product, don't hesitate to call us on 0161 925 2000. THE VEGSOC APPROVED TEAM Vanessa Brown manager firstname.lastname@example.com Benjamin Orlowski-Hatton new business email@example.com Sarah Wilson renewals email@example.com Rachel Clarke marketing firstname.lastname@example.com Daria Wawrzynska business development firstname.lastname@example.com For competitions, enquiries and all things postal: The Vegetarian Society, Parkdale, Dunham Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 4QG Phone: 0161 925 2000 Fax: 0161 926 9182 Email us: firstname.lastname@example.com Website: www.vegsocapproved.com Registered Charity No. 259358 Company No. 2120220 VSUK Trading Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Vegetarian Society and cannot be responsible for the validity of any health or nutritional claims made by manufacturers. Websites may mention products that are not suitable for vegetarians.
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Can you believe we are in to the Spring 2014 edition already? Last year was a very busy year for the team here at vegsocapproved. Who could forget the birthday cake our friends at Quorn sent us? Or the first ever V-Delicious show we attended? And of course, the many amazing products now licensed to carry the trademark including Ferrero! This means 2014 will include even more exciting products, recipes, competitions, events – all coming your way. In the meantime sit back and please enjoy this issue which we hope you will agree is packed with enough veggie goodies to help banish any left-over winter blues!
It's not just food we approve…
ThankSsoc, Approved x Team Veg
Spring is in the air and it's time to shop! So hop online and visit one of the biggest online retailers of natural and organic products in the UK, www.BigGreenSmile.com. They stock a large range of essential products that are licensed to carry our trademark. Get your skin ready for the summer with moisturisers, masks, hand cream and makeup from big brands including Bulldog, Green People and Antipodes. Or get stuck into your Spring-cleaning using a range of approved household cleaners. Get an exclusive 10% off all products online by entering this code in the shopping basket – VEGSOC10 www.BigGreenSmile.com
Our front cover photo was provided courtesy of Alibi drink. Alibi drink is the award winning, British health drink packed with 19 essential vitamins, minerals and natural herb extracts. Visit www.alibidrink.com for more information.
psst – what we've been snacking on…
Na-kd Wholefoods have finally caved into high demand from their loyal fans (including ourselves!) and produced the three best selling bars in a bigger and yummier than ever snacking bag. So now you needn't worry about how many bars you put in your handbag for the cinema or how many you munch through while watching tv on a Saturday night – the 130g Bits bags are the perfect size to snack on and share. You could even get a little bit experimental, sprinkling them over your morning cereal or favourite desserts. (Or like us – keep a bag in the office drawer) For the chocoholics amongst you there is the Cocoa Delight and Cocoa Orange flavours, and for those who are just a little bit fruity, you can grab a bag of Berry Delight. Visit them at www.eatnakd.com today to fill up on your snacking delights.
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What's new? Perfect for when you're on the go, Green Coco comes in 330ml bottles with a convenient screw cap. Coconut juice is an excellent natural thirst-quencher at any time of day, but especially after sport or at the gym. It's rich in minerals like potassium, magnesium and calcium to replenish your body after a workout. Coconut juice is also hypoallergenic, no allergies have been documented to date. And of course, it has recently been licensed to carry our trademark.
Miso Tasty is the first exclusively Miso brand in the UK and comes with a clear, wholesome mission - to extol the virtues of this ancient super food and help make Miso a part of everyday lives. Initially launching with a range of miso soups, all of their products have recently become licensed to carry our trademark. Traditionally, miso soups are made with a bonito (fish) stock, obviously making it unsuitable for vegetarians. Part of the innovation behind Miso Tasty lays in its unique recipes; designed to be both full of unique flavour as well as being enjoyable for everyone. Instead of bonito stock, they have used a mineral-rich kelp stock that contains high levels of umami. Miso Tasty's soups are also gluten-free, MSG-free and free from preservatives.
To find out more go to misotasty.com follow them @misotasty or find them on Facebook: Miso Tasty
Nothing But, a brand new and unique way to snack. It's a freeze-dried vegetable mix that has been created to offer something a little different. Freeze drying removes almost all the water from the vegetable, whilst keeping the flavour. The Nothing But range of snacks is not baked, fried or cooked, and nothing is added – no sugars or preservatives. Newly launched in the UK, we hear they are very proud to be Vegetarian Society approved.
Gillie Food Ltd is one of the Oriental vegan and vegetarian meat-substitute manufacturers and importers based in the UK. Their product range is based on textured soya protein and wheat protein. Recently approved by ourselves, the products are MSG-free, GM-free and contain no preservatives. For more information and to find out about the latest product launches, visit
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This spring sees the launch of a new range of delicious and fun ice creams that aren't just less bad for you, they are actually good for you. Sounds too good to be true? Maybe that's why the brand is called Perfect World. These clever people have replaced dairy with a blend of nutritious nuts, so you get all the creaminess of ice-cream but from unsaturated fats. Not only that, they avoided adding sugar entirely, using a special blend of sweeteners from natural origins. So it's low carb, non-dairy, wheat free and packed full of goodness. And with flavours such as Belgian Chocolate Brownie, Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip, Loads of Strawberry and Taste of Carrot Cake, you'll be hard pressed to tell the difference from the dairy and high sugar brands you know. Indulgent or virtuous? You decide. For more information visit www.perfectworldicecream.co.uk
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Brand new range
FATTOUSH SALAD Packed with texture and bursting with flavour, Great Food is a range of seriously tasty vegetarian snack foods, which are also suitable for coeliacs, gluten and dairy free. The products include brand new vegetarian cocktail sausages, falafel, pakora, burgers and bhajis – all baked not fried. The tasty and filling range takes inspiration from around the world and can be enjoyed as snacks, in wraps, with a salad or as part of a larger meal. They went down very well at our last event! Why not try this beautiful recipe – Fattoush Salad? www.greatfooduk.com t: @greatfood_uk f: Great Food UK Available at Ocado, selected Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Tesco, Asda, Costco and Makro stores. 6 vegsocapproved.com Spring 2014
Serves 2 Preparation time: 5-10 minutes For the salad 1 pack of Great Food Moroccan Bites 3 fat spring onions, halved and diced 1 cucumber, quartered lengthwise, chopped 12 cherry tomatoes, halved Bunch of flat leaf parsley, chopped Bunch of fresh mint, chopped Pomegranate seeds, to sprinkle For the dressing 6-8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Juice of one lemon Pinch of Maldon salt 1 tsp sumac
1 Quarter the Great Food Moroccan Bites and lay them on a baking sheet. Warm in the oven for about 8 minutes until they have a bit of crunch. 2 To make the salad, combine the spring onions, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley and mint. 3 Mix the oil, lemon juice and half of the sumac in a jar and shake to mix. Season with the salt to taste. 4 Pour enough of the dressing, not all, over the salad to coat. 5 Toss the salad and then add more dressing, toss again. Add some salt to taste, if required. 6 Add the Moroccan Bites, sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds and the remaining sumac.
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Channel Island Flower Essences are the energy imprint of flowers infused in water using the sun method, creating a dynamic tool for self healing to support your emotional wellbeing. For Mothering Sunday Joy Combination Essence is perfect for new mums. If you're planning a trip, but dreading the traveling, try the Combination Essence Travel Mate™ for feelings of harmony and relaxation. Visit their BRAND NEW website at www.cife.co.uk
Dru Organic Barley Grass gives you a shot of nutrition for the day! It's a true superfood, and many people report its refreshing and energising effects! It is naturally high in fibre, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6,vitamin C, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium. It is a source of zinc and high in protein, including 8 essential amino acids. Get 10% off your Barley Grass when you buy online. Check out code P343PEO971U Valid till 30.06.14 Available from health stores and online at www.druhealth.com THIE GREEN ENERGY SMOO TH AL HE T FOR GREA 2 Apples 2 inches Cucumber 2 small Celery Sticks 1 tsp Barley Grass Powder
Spring Cleaning your Body Nature & Science in Balance – for a perfect complexion High performance skin care formulations from Green People contain more than 90% natural and organic phyto actives to protect, soothe and restore the skin's natural moisture and sebum balance. The range includes anti-ageing, antiblemish and allergy-friendly skin care with functional and clinically proven actives and formulations packed with antioxidants, essential fatty acids, natural vitamins and minerals. Green People products are suitable for all the family and all skin types – including skin prone to eczema and psoriasis.
Green People are offering five sets of these three products pictured to keep skin cleansed and nourished. All you have to do is visit www.vegsocapproved.com/competitions and answer the following question: Which ingredient gives Gentle Cleanse its lovely aroma? 1.Caendula 2. Rose Geranium 3. Shea Butter Postal entries to the usual address, closing date Friday 25th April 2014, t&cs apply
We give our homes a spring clean now and again, so why not our bodies? Our diet and environment are not the same as a generation ago when there was less pollution, more locally grown food, no convenience or fast foods and no additives, preservatives or colourings in our food. So your body has to work harder all the time with this overload so it is good to give it a cleanse. Along with good dietary changes herbs can help you to detox more effectively. The aim is to use herbs like psyllium husks, dandelion, chlorella, ginger, flax and also probiotics that help improve detoxification through as many pathways as possible e.g. liver, bowel, kidneys and skin. D-Tox Support may help normal bowel function and complement your cleansing programme. Visit www.naturalhealthpractise.com for more advice and information.
NatraCare Conveniently wrapped in its own paper pocket, the new Normal organic and natural panty liner from Natracare is a handbag essential. Made from certified organic cotton and renewable natural materials, the panty liner is soft, breathable and biodegradable. Like all Natracare products this new addition to the range is totally chlorine free and doesn't contain any plastics, dyes or perfumes. Visit www.natracare.com for more information.
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Go Mo!
Quorn Sausage Casserole with Beans Serves 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes
1 pack of Quorn Sausages, cut into diagonal pieces 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red pepper, de-seeded and diced 1 green pepper, de-seeded and diced 100g sweetcorn 1 tbsp smoked paprika 2 tsp mild chilli powder 100ml sherry or apple juice 400g tin chopped tomatoes 400g can of cannellini beans or broad beans, drained 150ml vegetable stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 Heat half of the oil in a large frying pan and fry the Quorn Sausages for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden. Quorn is going for gold in 2014 after signing Olympic Gold Medallist Mo Farah to front its multi-million marketing campaign for 2014. The 2014 advertising campaign features the Olympic star telling us that practice and protein are the key to his success and marks the first time in almost 20 years that a sportsperson features cross-platform for the brand. The campaign marks the launch of a bold new reframing for the brand, as a healthy protein. Quorn's International marketing director, Peter Harrison, commented: "With the benefits of high protein diets featuring heavily within consumer media, Quorn is well placed to meet consumers' needs with products such as Quorn Mince
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and Quorn Chicken Pieces that are high in protein, but unlike some other protein sources, are low in saturated fat. We're continuing to focus on our core products and will be investing more than ever before in marketing communications to ensure that the brand, and the category, is front of mind for the millions of consumers who seek the benefits of a meat free diet. "Mo Farah is the epitome of fitness and we're proud to be working with him in 2014. Working with Mo, we'll educate consumers on the benefits of Quorn products." On the partnership, Farah added: "As an athlete, maintaining a healthy lifestyle on and off the track is important to me. That's why I am proud to be working with Quorn – a healthy source of protein that's low in saturated fat."
2 Remove from the pan and set aside to cool then slice the Quorn sausage diagonally into 5 pieces. 3 Fry the onions and garlic in the remaining oil until soft, then throw in the peppers and continue frying. A little water or extra stock will prevent from sticking, if needed. 4 Stir in the sweetcorn, paprika and chilli powder and cook for a few more minutes before adding the sherry or apple juice. 5 Pour in the tomatoes, beans and stock and return the Quorn Sausages to the pan. Season to taste with salt and the freshly ground black pepper. 6 Cover and simmer for 10 minutes before sprinkling with parsley.
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Apricot Power Smoothie Power through Spring with this amazing easy-peasy smoothie recipe from TOTAL Greek Yoghurt. Serves 1 Preparation time: 5 minutes 150g TOTAL 0% Greek Yoghurt 3 fresh ripe apricots, stoned, or 6 halves in natural juice from a can 2 tbsp porridge oats 1 tsp honey 1 tbsp almond butter 100ml skimmed milk Handful ice
1 Whizz all of the ingredients together with a splash of water until smooth. PACKED WITH PROTEIN
2 Serve straight away or chill for up to a day. www.totalgreekyoghurt.com
for more information and tasty recipes!
Cauldron Original Tofu is low in fat, high in protein and has the amazing ability to absorb the flavours of the ingredients it is cooked with. Perfect for the adventurous cook, who loves to try different recipes and flavours from the Far East and beyond, tofu can be used in a variety of different recipes – soups, curries and stir fries. Keep your eyes peeled for our Summer edition where we will have some fantastic recipes using Cauldron Tofu – including a cake! www.cauldronfoods.co.uk
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Spring has arrived in the Highlands of Scotland, the home of SUPER!NATURAL, where they still have snow in places and yet the heather is blooming and the bluebells are starting to come to life in the woods. This Spring brings even more excitement to the Highlands as SUPER!NATURAL anticipate the coming to Scotland of the Commonwealth games, the Ryder cup and of course Homecoming Scotland and the effect it will have on both tourism and business. Never has the natural attractiveness of the Highlands been more on show to the world as it is this year. SUPER!NATURAL are delighted to be sharing their 100% natural, deliciously tasty, Vegetarian Society Approved products with the world. SUPER!NATURAL is a naturally uplifting fusion of fruit juices and natural caffeine from green coffee beans with no sweeteners or added sugar. Visit www.drinksupernatural.com for more information. That should keep the spring in your step!
Baxters Vegetarian range is a selection of contemporary vegetable soup recipes, inspired by the vegetable garden. Each recipe is made using the best ingredients, with a little added twist to make them uniquely Baxters. Baxters is the only soup brand with a dedicated Vegetarian range and is approved by the Vegetarian Society. There are 8 delicious recipes in the range, including Carrot & Coriander, Spicy Parsnip, and Garden Pea & Mint. All the recipes are light and fresh in taste so they are perfect for eating in Spring. Each recipe contains at least 1 of your 5 a day, is low in fat and free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.So, if you're looking for an exceptionally tasty way to enjoy more vegetables, why not try one? For more information on their Vegetarian range, please visit their website: www.baxters.com/product-range/vegetarian
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Fill your cupboards with these handy products and ingredients…
Munchy Seeds are perfect for packed lunches as a handy energy-boosting treat. Each seed is lightly roasted and they're bursting with essential nutrients including immune-boosting zinc, protein, iron, omega 3 essential fatty acids and vitamin E. There is a Munchy Seed for every palate – savoury, sweet and spicy – and they are all suitable for vegetarians. Omega Sprinkles, Chilli Bites, Pumpkin Power and Crunch Bites are guaranteed to pep up any salad, soup, stir-fry or curry. Choccy Apricot and Honey Seeds provide the perfect partner when sprinkled over ice-cream, yogurt and any dessert. We can't get enough of these in the office!
Jackpots Crisps All 5 brand new flavours have been approved. Delicious. We'll have one of each please! www.jackpotscrisps.com
Nizami Foods have recently launched a brand new website, featuring exciting video content, recipe ideas and an online shop. Nizami Foods produces a range of world cuisine inspired sauces, chutneys and chilli oils with an Indian twist. Approved by us, they are also gluten-free, wheat-free, and dairy-free. With the recent introduction of new production facilities, new distribution partners, and plans to launch new products, Nizami Foods' objective is to become a leading supplier of sauces and chutneys in the fine food industry in 2014. Check out www.nizamifoods.co.uk to see what all the fuss is about! 14 vegsocapproved.com Spring 2014
The days are getting longer, the weather is brightening… What better way to celebrate spring than with some alfresco dining? Organico products lend themselves perfectly to a picnic. With ready-made spreads (think roasted aubergine, Aegean garlic or spring artichokes) in handy small jars, artisan bread sticks for dipping, and a range of succulent olives, Organico adds the perfect Mediterranean flavour to any social event. All Organico products are from Mediterranean co-operatives and traditional family farmers using organic farming methods. This guarantees topclass raw ingredients and authentic taste. Founded by organic pioneer, Charles Redfern, Organico is serious about provenance, using entirely natural ingredients and processes.
All Organico's bread sticks or grissini are made in an artisan bakery in Italy, while its Grissini Torinesi is a Soil Association Organic Food Award 2013 winner. Check out Organico's spelt grissini, and its Italian flatbread with chilli. Or, for a simple pasta salad to share, why not add some rocket, feta and mint to Organico penne pasta? Serve with Organico Pitted Green Olives from the Aegean area of Turkey, a drizzle of Organico award winning olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Hey presto! Organico products are available from all good delis and wholefood stores, and online at Ocado and Amazon. www.organico.co.uk
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Take care of yourself this spring
Coco for health, Mojo for energy. Sounds good to us! CocoMojo are refreshingly different drinks that energise, revitalise and replenish. Coconut water is mixed with invigorating botanical herbs and B vitamins to stimulate the brain and boost energy levels, while the essential electrolytes found in coconut water replenish and revitalise the body. Cocosoul: coconut water, coconut milk, cognitive performance enhancing Cocopassion: coconut water, passion fruit and healthy herbs Cocojoy: coconut water and lime, for a tasty, low-calorie drink. CocoMojo comes in a highly innovative, eco-friendly and 100% recyclable 'card can' made predominantly from renewable paperboard. All CocoMojo products are suitable for vegetarians (of course) and completely free from gluten, dairy, caffeine, refined sugars and artificial preservatives. www.cocomojo.com
Daily Lipcare and Well Being Lip balm may not be the most glamorous beauty product in your handbag or pocket, but these winter beauty essentials are little miracle workers. Lipice is a nutrient enriched lip balm from Multibrands International Limited, a UK based manufacturer.
Chapped lips can be tiresome, unattractive, and hard to ignore. A simple solution to prevent chapped lips includes drinking at least eight glasses of water a day, in addition to all other liquids. For more tips on daily lipcare and wellbeing visit www.facebook.com/LipiceMBI.
Suitable for all ages, Lipice is fun and funky with six variants featuring fruity flavours, high gloss shine, suncare and natural skin tone applications. The Vegetarian Society approved Lipice Lip Balms can be bought online from https://shop.multibrands.eu.com.
Let your lips speak louder with the goodness of natural ingredients of Lipice.
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'Lipice lip balms have been developed with natural ingredients perfect for dry lips which need intense moisturising and repair.' Rizwana Hussain, Sales Director, Multibrands International Limited.
Fitvits are launching a new range of We have teamed up with Thomas and children's vitamins in a licensing partnership friends and have 5 one-month supplies of with HIT Entertainment. The Thomas & vitamins of the winner's choice to win. Friends vitamins are shaped as the much To be in with a chance of winning just Fitvits launches new Thomas & Friends™ vitamin range loved children's characters, and packaged as answer the following question: What is either Thomas or as one of his engine friends the name of the island where Thomas in handy mini packs that contain the and friends live? recommended daily allowance for a child. A) Island of Sodor The Thomas & Friends vitamins includes; B) Treasure Island Multivitamin Thomas Gummies, Vitamin C Percy Gummies, Calcium + Vitamin D James C) Dessert Island Gummies and fish free taste Omega 3, 6, 9 All entries must be received by Friday 4th Gordon Gummies. April 2014. Enter online at The Thomas & Friends vitamin range will be www.vegsocapproved.com/competitions available in all leading pharmacies and or send entries to the usual address. grocery stores from January 2014, RRP £8.99 per 20 day pack.
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Cupboard News! Add these storecupboard stand-bys to your culinary collection New home for Hendersons 'Hendersons Relish has moved to brand new premises in Sheffield and to keep up with ever changing technology and to stay in contact with our fans we are now on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – join our fan base. Amongst our famous fans to have their own labels are the JOIN THE Arctic Monkeys, FAN BASE! Toddla T, Richard Hawley, The Everly Pregnat Brothers and our local football teams, and so we go from strength to strength.' The team here at vegsocapproved wish everyone at Hendersons the best of luck with the new move! www.hendersonsrelish.com
Flavour booster Trying to cut down on your salt intake, but not willing to sacrifice on taste? The extra flavour imparted by the garden-fresh herbs and vegetables in A.Vogel Herbamare® make this seasoning so tasty that you can obtain as good a flavour in your food, if not better, by using less than your normal amount of seasoning; making it the ideal accompaniment to any meal. Herbamare® is made from sea salt and 12 different fresh organically grown vegetables, garden herbs and iodine rich kelp. It is 100% natural, unrefined and free from artificial flavours and preservatives. There are three varieties: Herbamare® Original, Spicy and Diet.
The spring weather can play havoc with your skin, especially exposed areas like the hands. Conscious Skincare Soothing Hand Cream, has an ultra-rich formula to intensely moisturise and protect your hands.
Conscious Skincare is a British organic skin and body care brand that is lovingly made at the company's rural retreat in Wales. Their products are approved by Cruelty Free International and 'Leaping Bunny' certified. www.conscious-skincare.com
Housed in a 50ml aluminium tin, the premium formula is created using the highest quality organic ingredients and is completely free from chemicals, synthetics and preservatives. Key active ingredients include organic avocado oil to nourish the skin and give it a wonderful lustre, while organic geranium leaves hands feeling soft and supple. Conscious Skincare Soothing Hand Cream was shortlisted in the 2013 FreeFrom Skincare Awards and was recognised in the Daily Mail's 5 of the Best Gardeners' Hand Creams, which hailed it as 'serious pampering for the hardest working hands'.
Little bit of TLC
Taste the exotic Island Cuisine is a range of Creole inspired sauces and ingredients, suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. All the sauces are also halal approved, kosher approved, gluten free and dairy free, so you can enjoy them with any of your family members or friends! With four delicious sauces already available in stores and online, Island Cuisine is soon to launch a variety of new products; including an assortment of relishes, salad dressings and salsas. www.islandcuisine.co.uk
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An indulgent treat for hands this spring!
Spring clean your mouth With spring just around the corner, why not take the opportunity to refresh your oral care regime? Licensed to carry our trademark, the UltraDEX Performance Oral Care range is free from alcohol, gluten and SLS, a foaming agent that has been linked to allergies potential oral problems. Developed, used and recommended by dental care professionals, this range delivers 12-hour fresh breath, stronger whiter teeth and exceptional oral care. Spring clean your teeth, take care of your gums, think of something that makes you smile and choose oral hygiene products that are gentle and give you confidence. www.ultradex.co.uk. Spring 2014 vegsocapproved.com 19


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Death by Party | Hell Hound Redux Tee By Flying Coffin
There are two things I hate in this world, Satan and Pugs. You would think that someone that hated Satan would love pugs, but I differ. Have you ever hung out with a pug? They're moody dogs. My buddy owns one and every time I go to his house she tries to pee on me. She may as well be Satan re-incarnated in my book. This Flying Coffin Hellhound t-shirt was made in her likeness. For the pug-lover in you buy the shirt. You'll save money on the vet and having to replace your rug every six months.
By Lou Cervantes
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Climbing Over the Top
by Chuck Saufler M.Ed.
This article was published in the Maine Journal of Education, 1995 Vol. XI, No.1.
Can a guidance Counselor working collaboratively with a Physical Educator sew the seeds of school and community cultural change? We like to think that, in our case, the answer to this question is yes! "We", are Chuck Saufler (Guidance Counselor) and Linda Hanson (Physical Education Teacher) of the Wiscasset Primary School (WPS), a K-4 facility of 400 students in the mid-coastal area. Through a four year collaboration we have created and evolved a project which has had a positive effect on both school and community culture. We call this project CLIMBERS. The following is a rendering of our work together and our personal stories of change. It documents how a collaborative effort can put an idea over the top.
The acronym CLIMBERS was chosen to represent specific behaviors and attitudes which are emphasized in this program, as follows; Cooperation, Leadership, Initiative, Motivation, Belief, Encouragement, Respect, Success. CLIMBERS combines interdisciplinary and cooperative learning approaches with physical challenges and a responsive group process. The challenges focus on personal safety, consequences of actions, components of positive relationships, responsibility, fair play, tolerance of differences, cooperation, empathy, peer pressure and refusal skills through an array of games and problem solving. The group process focuses on cognitively linking these components with real life experiences promoting transference of the learned competencies back to school, family, and community situations
This whole process is conducted under the guidelines of a set of rules called the Full Value Contract (FVC). The FVC asks students to commit to a contract which includes :
- Agreement to demonstrate respect for oneself and others.
- Agreement to work together as a group and to work towards individual and group goals.
- Agreement to adhere to certain safety guidelines.
- Agreement to give and receive feedback, both positive and negative, and work toward changing behavior when it is appropriate to do so.
Chuck: When I began as Guidance Counselor at Wiscasset Primary School in Sept. '89 I was the fourth guidance counselor in three years to work in this school. I started with a bare bones curriculum and little knowledge of what needs existed in the school and community.
The seeds for CLIMBERS inception were sewn through the staff development process during the '89-'90 school year. A major effort was under way to educate teachers throughout the system in cooperative education methods. Many teachers at the primary school were experiencing difficulty in their classrooms because many students lacked the basic social skills necessary for a cooperative process. In their frustration the teachers approached me with this issue. I had been talking with the principal about some fundamental changes that needed to be implemented in the guidance program and this need meshed nicely with that of the teachers. Through another guidance counselor I heard of an experiential approach to teaching social skills called Project Adventure (PA), and with administrative support and financing from Drug Free Schools money, I enrolled in a five day workshop at PA headquarters. At this time I had doubts that any one social skills program would be much more than a band-aid approach to a larger school culture issue.
The PA workshop was the most empowering professional experience I had ever had. It provided me with a reflective opportunity through which I examined my own values and paradigms and made some important decisions regarding my role, skills and direction. I returned to school knowing that I had the power to implement cultural change. I had a vision to share of primary school students and staff working together in harmony under the umbrella of the full value contract. The most receptive staff person was Linda Hanson, the Physical Education teacher. Linda clearly saw the need for social skills to be taught at the primary school level.
Linda: The '89-'90 school year was my eighth year teaching Physical Education. I had been developing the WPS physical education curriculum for seven years. It was a curriculum with a strong focus on sequential skill development. Affective development was also a major strand of this curriculum. I had always believed that social/emotional growth was syntonic with physical skill development. When Chuck presented his experience at Project Adventure to staff his enthusiasm was contagious. I wanted to know more. The idea of FVC seemed to naturally fit with my philosophy.
It was exciting to have a partner sharing the same vision. It was exciting to have a partner sharing the same vision. We approached our principal with our idea and with administrative support and Drug Free Schools funding, attended a Project Adventure workshop together.
Chuck: This workshop called Adventure Based Counseling really brought home the concept of valuing myself and others and what it means to live the full value contract. It reinforced and extended the changes I had experienced at the first workshop.
Linda: The Adventure Based Counseling workshop was the most valuable professional experience I had ever had. It reinforced my belief in affective development and demonstrated that there were a variety of ways to promote it through non-traditional programming. Personally, it deepened my understanding that social/emotional growth needs to parallel physical skill development in primary school age children. That attending to both produces better learners and citizens.
It was participation in this workshop that bonded us into a strong team ready to initiate change at school. We came away from this experience with an agreement to use the full value contract to govern our relationship and to implement it in our work at school. The program we began in the '91-92 school year called Adventure Groups (now called CLIMBERS) won an award for innovative programming. It introduced the concept of FVC to the whole school.
Some teachers recognized immediately the value of the FVC and brought it into their classrooms. It was the beginning of cultural change! More and more teachers became interested in the novel activities and processing that was taking place in Guidance and Physical Education classes. In March of '92 ten teachers went off to PA for the Adventure in the Classroom workshop. They returned very excited about what they had experienced. They continued to meet as a group every other week for the rest of the school year to share the experiences they were trying in their classrooms.
The '91-'92 school year included every student in a cross grade "Adventure Group" which had as its focus the full value contract. The adventure groups had to be conducted in the gym on two afternoons because that was the only space available. During the year many teachers and parents expressed an interest in these groups and felt they were valuable. The students loved Adventure Groups and participated enthusiastically. In Physical Education Linda introduced FVC and the six step problem solving method. This was the beginning of empowering students to solve their own problems.
Linda: The FVC was a more structured and sophisticated way to reinforce the social skills piece that I had always included in my program. The problem solving method initially took time to teach. Once it was established as the routine way to resolve peer problems it became a time saver. The FVC and problem solving working together enabled students to resolve peer conflicts which used to take up a lot of time during class.
Chuck: That year was a difficult one for me. Coordinating adventure groups as a pullout program across grades was very hard. Teaching primary students the skills of reflective processing was a real challenge. My focus in these groups was group problem solving and helping students learn to listen and share ideas in a group setting. Structuring enough time into the groups for adequate process was, and continues to be, difficult.
As the year progressed it became clear to us that we needed a regular meeting time to coordinate and plan our Guidance and Physical Education programs. At that time there were several external factors which forced us to reconsider the model for delivering our social skills program. There was an addition to be built onto our school to house the fourth grade the next school year. Linda's position would become full time so there wouldn't be any space available to to do Adventure Groups. The Guidance schedule was already full so the addition of four classes created a scheduling crunch.
Chuck: I began talking with the principal about program and scheduling options for the following year. These brainstorming sessions lead to the idea of blending the Guidance and Physical Education curriculums during Physical Education classes. The idea excited me as I considered team teaching with Linda. I thought that Linda and I, modeling the FVC for the students, would be an invaluable teaching tool. However, I also recognized the risk we would be taking. A new approach like this would be closely scrutinized by teachers, parents and administration. Anxious is an understatement for how I felt.
Linda: At first the idea sounded good but trying to imagine how we could deliver two curriculums simultaneously made me apprehensive and protective of the comprehensive Physical Education curriculum already in place. My philosophical beliefs about educating the whole child and my willingness to be flexible in my approach brought me to agree with the team teaching idea . This was a very difficult decision.
At the same time it was clear that the FVC was becoming a part of school culture. Teachers requested and suggested staff development activities focusing on school wide change. A major change to come out of this was the adoption of a six step problem solving method throughout the primary school. It was taught and implemented in all areas of the school. It empowered students to solve their own problems. That year ('91-'92) the number of students referred to the principal for discipline was reduced by over fifty percent. It was evident to us that change was, in fact, happening and picking up momentum.
The '92-93 school year saw the implementation of project CLIMBERS which was the next step in the Guidance/Physical Education collaboration. We had struggled with the idea of team teaching a blended curriculum to third and fourth graders for the first sixteen weeks of the school year. Our principal supported the idea as an experiment, with the condition that if either of us thought we were sacrificing too much of our curriculum we could rethink how we would do it for the next year. It was going to be a year of experimentation and refinement.
We experienced several difficulties right away. The students were unfamiliar with team teaching and the new gym provided numerous distractions. We found ourselves talking too much in an effort to establish different parameters than they were accustomed to in Physical Education alone. We discovered that teaching new physical skills and attending to social process was going to be more complex than we had anticipated. We spent a lot of time evaluating and modifying what we were doing that year. It was a continuous struggle to find a balance a balance between Physical Education and Guidance curriculums. By the end of the year we had redesigned our delivery system.
Linda: That year I had to be more creative and more efficient in delivering my PE curriculum than ever before. The amount of planning that went into CLIMBERS was overwhelming and draining. I still believed strongly enough in what I was doing to persevere. This belief was bolstered by the progress in developing interpersonal skills evident in my students.
Chuck: I felt strongly that we were on the right track. We needed to continue our work and refine, refine, refine. However, this took huge amounts of time and energy beyond the school day.
The personal side of the struggle, guided by our FVC, actually has improved our relationship through increasing trust and respect for each other personally and professionally. We feel that using the FVC to provide interactive guidelines helped make manageable even the most difficult negotiations. It has helped us become a high performing team that continues to function well, modeling the FVC in our interactions throughout the school.
The '93-'94 school year produced much positive change. We decided to teach CLIMBERS every fourth week. As instructors we talked less and the students processed more. We used previously learned physical skills in our activities allowing us to focus more on the social skills and process. The students recognized Climbers as a part of their Physical Education time and looked forward to it. We worked hard at improving the connection with classroom teachers and parents. We focused more on transference of social skills to the classroom and playground.
Chuck and Linda: This change process has been challenging. We have had to continuously evaluate and reevaluate, create and modify what we do, how we work together and how we include other staff and parents. This process has been both energizing and debilitating, frightening and fun. We have learned the importance of enlisting other staff, administration, students and parents in the process. We agree that that if we had it to do over we would start working with parents from the beginning. Their support is essential for sustained change.
This change has had a profound effect on both of us. It has demanded large amounts of time and energy. It has also demanded and taught patience with the process of change. The nature of our work with children, parents, and staff is intensely personal. It requires constant evaluation of our values behavior and goals.This evaluative process has helped us achieve clarity about what we think is important for students to learn and how we can help them learn it. We continue to be renewed by this process. It has required from both of us the willingness to take risks and face the possibility of failing in front of colleagues and community. In this process we have tried to model the model of Full Value Contract. It has not been without reward. All along the way the interest and support of staff, parents, and administration have kept us going. The excitement expressed by students about CLIMBERS is contagious. They recognize that this is important stuff. They want to learn it! They need to learn it! Project CLIMBERS provides them with the opportunity for this learning to happen so they can keep climbing over the top.


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Rieko Kodama (Japanese: 小玉 理恵子) is a video game designer who has been involved with a number of high profile Sega franchises since 1984. She and Yuji Naka are considered the co-creators of the Phantasy Star series of games.
Kodama's credits include executive designer of Phantasy Star and Phantasy Star II, and co-director of Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium. She also supervised the remakes and re-releases of those Phantasy Star titles.


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I first saw and heard this activity when visiting a Montessori Kindergarten about two decades ago. We made up our own version, from memory, when at home, using whatever musical instruments were to hand. The aim of the activity is to prepare the child for music and to improve auditory discrimination of sound, that is, pitch.
The Montessori class used 26 bells and a wooden mallet for striking them, together with a silencer for stopping the sound as well as a chart replicating the black and white keys on a piano. We used a child's xylophone, a piano or recorder, and a piano chart that I had made, with the names of the key notes marked in the appropriate spaces. This was mostly for my own use as I was also beginning to learn to read music!
April would pick a note from the chart which I would play, and then she would experiment by hitting notes on the xlophone until the notes sounded the same - that is, they were the same pitch. This exercise is quite different from the original Montessori one, but the end result is similar, so we didn't mind.
In addition to musical skills, this activity builds maths and language skills, using comparative language such as high, low, higher, lower, highest, lowest; the names of the notes of the scale: do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do; or the name of the pitches produced by playing the instruments.
We had a box of percussion and home made musical instruments on the shelf that the children had continuous access to and was usually played with for some time after an activity like the one above.
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Breitling Oil and Gas Morning Podcast #156 9-24-12
The price of oil slipped below $96 a barrel last week – taking a $3 plunge within 60 seconds, erasing the gains made the previous when the Federal Reserve unveiled new steps to boost the U.S. economy with QE3.
Traders were unsure of the cause of the plunge. Some wondered whether an errant trade or another rumor about a release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve was to blame.
What I told CNBC on the Closing Bell was that I personally think what we saw was volatility arising from the expiration of October options contracts could have been exaggerated by the lower trading volume that occurred Monday due to the observance of a Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah.
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Mandalorian is a theme that is based on a nomadic group of clan-based people whose culture is often based on violence and battle (with the exception of the New Mandalorians), for which furniture sets and outfits have been made. A Mandalorian splinter group, Death Watch, is the chief enemy unit on Carlac. Death Watch invades and takes control of a small village, and sets up three training camps near a crashed Separtist frigate.
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The Mandalorian Mercenary is an outfit set that was released on August 19, 2011. It has not appeared in the Clone Wars television series, and is available for purchase with Station Cash. Aside from the metallic red color pattern, it shares the same design as the Death Watch outfit. This outfit is very similar to the armor of the Mandalorian troops seen in the Wii version of the video game, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. It is not part of the Death Watch.
- Mandalorian Mercenary Armor - 150
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- Mandalorian Deathwatch Helmet - 200
- Mandalorian Deathwatch Armor - 300
- Mandalorian Deathwatch Gloves - 100
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The Death Watch Lieutenant gear set is based off the Death Watch officers who appeared in the recent episodes of Star Wars: the Clone Wars. It was released on January 25th, 2013 and is currently available for republic credits in game.
- Death Watch Lieutenant Boots - 500
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The Death Watch Night Owl is based off the Night Owl squad members in the recent Star Wars: the Clone Wars episodes. It was released on February 1st, 2013 and is part of the first update of the month.
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The Mandalorian Set is a furniture set that was released shortly after the launch of the game. Items within the Mandalorian set are known for being expensive, ranging from 500 to 4,000 and consists of decorative items, tables, and chairs.
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Adam Burrows
Academy Manager
Adam joins us from the English FA, where he was appointed 7 years ago as one of the organisations youngest coaches. Adam led a team of coaches and also worked alongside national team coaches to help shape the England DNA Philosophy which has recently been launched. Adam has experiences of working in grassroots football, academies and the female game.
Previous Clubs: Reading FC, Wycombe Wanderers, Barnet FC, Middlesex Girls C of E
Education: BSc Coaching Sciences Degree
Coaching Qualifications: UEFA B License, FA Youth Award, Qualified Tutor
Career Highlight: 'The day I received the phone call informing me that I would be joining the English FA at the age of 18. I was fortunate enough to work with some fantastic people/mentors and engage with players from a variety of backgrounds'
Kane Cowburn
Head Coach & Camp Director
Kane joins IJF from Chelsea FC where he worked as international development coach. Kane's responsibilities included sharing the Chelsea philosophy around the world, delivering in regions such as the Caribbean, Asia and North America. Kane has expertise in working with all ages and is one of the youngest coaches to obtain the UEFA A license qualification.
Previous Clubs: Chelsea FC & Southampton FC
Education: BA Football Studies with Business
Coaching Qualifications: UEFA A License & UEFA B Goalkeeping
Career Highlight: 'Being awarded the UEFA A License at the age of 24, after setting this as a personal goal 9 years ago when I started my coaching career'
Previous IJF Coaches
At It's Just FOOTBALL we have a strong bond with the coaches we hire and feel that the experience they gain working with the players in our Academy will help them further their career at professional clubs across the world which is why we are proud to say that all 3 coaches who have worked for us previously have previously worked at / have gone on to work at professional clubs in England as you can see from below:
Richard Meek
Our former Academy Manager Richard departed in the Summer of 2015 to return to the U.K. to reprise in the same role for League Two side, Cambridge United.
Derek Whyte
An ex-International player for Scotland as well as a league player for Celtic, Middlesborough, Aberdeen and eventually player and Manager of Partick Thistle, Derek brought a wealth of experience to the Academy during his 4 year affiliation. A long serving coach and friend of It's Just FOOTBALL.
Lee Mannion
Worked for IJF from September 2008 – December 2009, Currently working for Manchester City's Youth Academy as their Under 12's Head Coach.
Louis Lancaster
Worked for IJF from January 2011 – May 2012. Currently working for Watford F.C. in the U.K. as a head coach in their Youth Academy at Under 15 level.
Paul Collins
Worked for IJF from January 2010 – June 2013. Paul currently works in the U.K. for Middlesbrough F.C. as their Lead Youth Development Phase Coach at Under 16 level.


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Being married to a "blokey bloke" (translation: drinks beer, loves football, doesn't understand "scatter cushions"), I'm often challenged by the retort of "That's for girls" when I share my ideas for community engagement or things we might try and introduce at church.
Now my husband loves Jesus but he doesn't want to sit and make something that expresses so, nor does he really want to sit and share how that makes him feel! When it comes to sharing life and seeking God's kingdom here in our community – he's not going to do that by having coffee and cake dates or by anything that dares to have the word "creative" linked to it. In his world, salmon is a fish, not a colour and stones are for skimming, not for praying with. But here's the thing; God has given him ways and means of connecting with others that I could never even attempt or dream of. He can get alongside "blokes" in ways that are just not possible for me – and that is the beauty God's methods! Each of us has unique personalities, our own outlooks and things that make us "tick" that can be really powerful tools for mission.
So while we're on this journey as a church of engaging with our neighbours and communities through LOVE, PRAY, SERVE – let's do it in ways that are fitting to who we are: Use your personality, use your art, your creativity, your barbeque, your football, your home, your dartboard, whatever is at your fingertips, use it all for God's kingdom!
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Though Nokia hasn't announced any new phones at this years' MWC in Barcelona the company has announced a few services. One of them being with our very own home grown Yes Bank.
The Finnish mobile phone giant has teamed up with Yes Bank to bring to India a live commercial pilot scheme of Nokia Money.
The service will test debut in Pune and will be called Mobile Money Services.
This scheme will let people transfer money to other people by using the person's mobile phone number. The scheme will also allow users to pay utility bills and top up SIM cards.
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Eyebrows have become one of the latest women craze all over the world. Every woman wants to know how to get perfect shapes of eyebrows for a beautiful look. But in the midst of all this, there is a lot that's being done wrong. Like plucking all the eyebrows out and having to draw them all over again with an eye pencil or getting the arch shape completely wrong. Sometimes, even using the right eye pencil to fill in is a problem. To solve this, you could either visit a brow guru or do it yourself; we'll guide you on how to shape eyebrows like a pro.
There is one important point to note; full eyebrows look exotic and beautiful. However, for those who do not have the thickness, getting the right shape is the most important as you can use makeup to fill in the gaps and add depth. Check our guideline on how to shape eyebrows with tweezers and eye pencil.
Steps on How to Shape Eyebrows
1). Have a great start
To start off, you need to visualize the brow shape that you want to achieve. However, the arch shape is the best brow shape as it is the most natural looking shape. Once you have visualized your brow shape, understand that the front part of the eyebrow should align perfectly with the upper bridge of your nose.
2). Get the guidelines
To know how to shape eyebrows with pencil, it is vital to fill in your eyebrows before you pluck them out as this will help you not to overdo it. Starting with the bottom part of the brow, get a slanted pencil at a perpendicular angle. This is for the front of the brow, which is the widest part then turn it sideways at the arch for a much thinner line towards the end. Then draw in the upper part of the eyebrow with the lower part acting as your guideline. Ensure that the arch is three-quarters of the way back from the front, which is at the nose bridge. Then from there the tail should follow the angle of the eye.
3). Brush upwards
After drawing in your desired brow shape, get a spoolie brush and use it gently to coax the eyebrow hairs upwards for lift and volume.
4). Tweeze the stray hairs
Once you are done with the brushing and filling in, pluck out the unwanted/ stray follicles by using the slant-tipped tweezers. Since you are not a professional at this, you need to keep in mind all the necessary steps on how to shape eyebrows with tweezers. Just tweeze the lower part of the eyebrows and not above the eyebrow because if you accidentally tweeze into the brow arch, instead of lifting it up, it will bring the brow down. While you are at it, keep stepping backward from the mirror from time to time to check on your work. When you zero in too much on the mirror, you might end up losing the perspective of what shape the brow should actually be.
5). Close the gap
Using your pencil, lightly add a pigment in the area between the front and the end of the inner arch. Fill in lightly because if you are not careful the eye pencil can go dark and heavy, which might end up causing it to stick and clump.
6). Trim the excess hairs
One of best tips on how to shape eyebrows with tweezers is to avoid trimming your brows unless you really have to. Feathery brows are full and beautiful and the more you trim they tend to grow in more harshly. For you to know whether you need some trimming or not, use a spoolie brush to comb your hairs gently upwards at an angle in the direction of the brow. If some hairs are noticeably longer than the rest or are hanging over at the edge, snip slowly and sparingly.
7). Retrace your steps
After the plucking and trimming, the penciled-in makeup is likely to have faded, it is, therefore, important to go back and fill in where necessary and then start working on the other brow. Follow all the necessary steps to get the right shape for eyebrows.
With these tips, you can easily learn how to shape eyebrows with tweezers at home and look beautiful all day.


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RGU: Union - Research to understand impact of a planned presence on Garthdee campus
NUS Services Research Team January 2012
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Online survey conducted December 2011. 669 responses received A representative sample of students at RGU:Union In person focus groups conducted December 2011 16 representative respondents Research was conducted to gain an understanding of the impact of the moving to the Garthdee campus and understand the vision of the future students" union
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Current perceptions of RGU:Union hinge on use of commercial services Despite frequent use of RGU:Union services, under a third of respondents are aware of their own membership of the students" association Students are overwhelmingly satisfied with the services that RGU:Union provide, where they are used. Whilst a half of respondents respond negatively to the move, the identification of RGU:Union as a commercial and social space drives confusion over the role and purpose of membership services When prompted, the majority of students believe the vision for membership services at Garthdee to be appropriate and inclusive The vast majority of students are supportive of the opportunity for novel or redeveloped membership development services at Garthdee and conceptualise the space as an opportunity to support and enrich day to day academic experience There is a need to communicate a supportive travel plan
Executive Summary - Recommendations • A phased implementation of new and re-launched membership services will drive support of the new function at Garthdee campus • Launch of some services prior to relocation will support the change management in students understanding of RGU:Union • Feedback on RGU:Union successes and benefits via a widely launched benefit statement will develop the membership services landscape • Strong engagement with the institutions" travel plan will demonstrate consideration and action of student concerns • A considered communications plan, placing the student at the heart of the change is necessary to engender loyalty prior to move to Garthdee in order to support early adoption of membership services amongst historically disengaged students.
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Overall Objective • To inform the operational plan in relocating RGU:Union to the Garthdee campus Research Objectives • Understand the usage of the student"s union • Gain insight into reactions to the changes and the strengths / opportunities for development within the changes proposed in the relocation plan. • Understand impact of move on usage and engagement • What are the unmet needs within the relocation plan? • How do students envisage the future of the students" union, in their own words and what membership service does this entail?
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• Quantitative online survey:
Survey Flow
– Demographics – Existing perceptions of RGU:Union – Existing usage of RGU:Union – Reactions to move to Garthdee campus – Vision for a vibrant Garthdee campus
Methodology and Sample Demographics Sex, Age, Region, Year of study and place of study. Existing Perceptions of RGU:Union Distance of home from university, mode of travel for holiday periods. Existing Usage of RGU:Union Frequency of visits to the studentsâ€&#x; union, awareness of commercial advertising in their union.
Methodology and Sample Reactions to the move to Garthdee campus Use of the train in the last 6 months, responsibility for payment of fares, awareness and usage of competitor websites. Vision for a vibrant Garthdee campus Awareness and likelihood to consider using competitor websites, ways used to book tickets for specific types of journeys, likelihood of using a dedicated mobile app.
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Balanced sample Total response 669 students A representative mix of gender (62% Female, 38% Male)* 70% described themselves as UK citizens studying in the UK
• Reflective mix of Year groups 1st Year UG
2nd Year UG
3rd Year UG
4th Year UG
PG Masters
PG Doctorate
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18% (n=119)
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19% (n=124)
21% (n=137)
3% (n=21)
Q10. What year of your current course are you in? (n=653) * HESA statistics for 2009/2010 show 56.6% of students in HE are female
Methodology and Sample
• Qualitative focus group discussion guide: Discussion Flow
– Introduction – The RGU: Union story - Usage and Awareness of RGU:Union – Reactions to move to Garthdee campus – Vision for a vibrant Garthdee campus
Methodology and Sample Pre screener Sex, Age, Year of study and existing involvement with RGU:Union Introduction Icebreaker to encourage fluent discussion The RGU: Union Story Spontaneous history of awareness and usage of the association, prompts on experiences, attitudes and perceptions
Methodology and Sample Reactions to the move to Garthdee campus Strengths of plan, Weaknesses of plan, Impact of move on self and others, anticipated impact on engagement Vision for a vibrant Garthdee campus Unmet needs within plan, description of the "land of RGU: Union� on Garthdee campus, closing remarks
Methodology and Sample • Survey sample: – Total 16 students – A representative mix of gender (56%, n=9 Female, 44%, n=7 Male) – 62% (n=10) described themselves as UK citizens studying in the UK – 50% (n=8) did not self identify as members of RGU:Union clubs, societies or sports teams – 62% (n=10) undergraduate students, 38% (n=6) post graduate students
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Executive Executive Summary Summary Objectives Objectives Methodology Methodology and and Sample Sample Title Insert picture/chart Results Conclusions Conclusions Recommendations Recommendations Appendices Appendices
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Contents Results
• Executive Summary – Demographics • Objectives – Existing perceptions of RGU:Union • –Methodology and Sample Existing usage of RGU:Union • –Title Reactions to move to Garthdee campus Insert picture/chart Vision for a vibrant Garthdee campus • –Conclusions • Recommendations • Appendices Results combine qual and quant research techniques; the research source is denoted at the top of each slide
Let me introduce you - Demographics
A youthful group.
• Over half (52%) of respondents are aged 16-24 years Age? (n=666) 30.0%
15.0% 9.3%
3.5% 1.7% 0.2%
0.0% 16-17 years
18-20 years
21-24 years
Q3 What was your age on the 1st December 2011?
25-29 years
30-40 years
41-54 years
55-64 years
Gender Representation….
• Representation of both genders – Note that HESA stats show that 57% of students in Higher Education are female
Q3 What was your age on the 1st December 2011?
Over two thirds identify as White:British or White:Irish.
Q4 To which of the following ethnic groups do you belong?
Variety in living circumstance.
• Almost half of respondents live in privately let accommodation
Q7 Where do you live during university term time?
International representation.
• 30% of respondents are from overseas For the purposes of your tuition fees and funding, which of these statements best describes you? 11.9%
I am a UK citizen studying in the UK 18.1% I am an EU citizen studying in the UK
Q8 For the purposes of your tuition fees and funding, which of these statements best describes you?
I am a non-EU citizen studying in the UK
Excellent representation of year groups.
Q10 Which year of your current course are you in?
Representation across faculties.
Q11 Which faculty are you studying at?
Existing perceptions of RGU:Union
Opportunity to use relocation to increase awareness of membership of RGU:Union
With only 30% of respondents aware of their membership of RGU:Union, the relocation plan offers an opportunity to clarify universal membership and position itself as integral to the student experience
Q12 Are you a member of RGU:Union
Awareness of the breadth of function of RGU:Union is weak
Respondents cite a common lack of knowledge as to what the union is able to provide (n=4), citing that usage would increase with greater understanding of breadth of function • Note that even those who engage through societies and sports teams (n=8) consistently demonstrate gaps in their knowledge of the wider function of RGU:Union "If we know more about the Students' Union then we might be able to make use of it more. Once a year they send an email around telling you about an election and about who wants to do what. You don't want to vote though because you don't know what they do" (F, Third year part-time MSc in Computer Science)
• Awareness of RGU:Union was typically restricted on word association to: • Clubs and societies • Sports team • Commercial outlets • Social events • However a minority (n=3) did cite it as a place for welfare / support
Two fifths of respondents visit RGU:Union at least once a fortnight
Opportunity to engage the two fifths who visit the union "never" or "Just once or twice during my time at university"
Q13 How often, if at all, do you visit RGU:Union ?
Awareness of the values of RGU:Union is confused • •
Respondents perceive the values of RGU union in different ways Segmentation of respondents according to engagement with RGU:Union indicated that: • Those with no engagement understand RGU:Union as offering a social space • Those engaging with membership development services only see RGU:Union as a facility for student support • Those engaging with clubs and societies and / or sports teams, report a complex relationship with the union in the need for additional resourcing for societies in terms of physical equipment and committee support • Those using RGU:Union for both membership services and societies cite RGU:Union as a place where students can "belong" "I think it's really important.. It's good to know that you have somewhere to meet up with people for group meetings, or whatever else. We'd be lost without it. We don't have an area like that other than the Union". (F Second Year Pharmacy)
Quant • •
A lack of awareness of the remit of RGU:Union depresses use
Lack of use is driven by poor awareness rather than negative experience Please see following slide for "other"
Q14 Which, if any, of the following reasons describe why you have not visited RGU:Union n?
Quant • •
Distance learners are less likely to visit RGU:Union
Unsurprisingly the most common prompted reason for not attending RGU:Union is as part of a distance learning course Note that larger words represent more frequent mention
Q14 Which, if any, of the following reasons describe why you have not visited RGU:Union n?
Agreement that RGU:Union enriches the student experience •
A lack of clarity on the purpose of RGU:Union drives weak agreement with statements, however half agree that RGU:Union enriches the individual experience at university and improves the university on the individual"s behalf A student facing benefits statement is likely to improve awareness of impact of RGU:Union
Q19 To what extent, if at all, do you agree with the following statements?
Existing usage of RGU:Union
Commercial and recreational functions are well known; membership development functions will benefit from repositioning on move to Garthdee
Respondents associate the Union with the Bar, clubs and societies, but this result indicates that very few know of the Student Representative Support
Q15 Which, if any, of the following functions have you heard of?
Social and recreational aspects of RGU:Union are better used than membership development services
Spontaneous • • •
Respondents universally report awareness of the social aspect of RGU:Union through use of the bar and café Societies and clubs run a close second in awareness And there is some confusion over whether the sports teams are independent of RGU:Union Prompted
Membership services are recalled with prompting, however their delivery is unclear "I'd rather go to InfoZone on St. Andrews Street. InfoZone has something like student services, and I'd go to them rather than to the Union. If I have any issues I'd go to InfoZone straight away. I wouldn't even think about coming to the Union". (M, PhD in the School of Pharmacy in my first year)
Consistent with awareness, membership development will benefit from a relaunch upon move to Garthdee
Usage of RGU:Union services strongly correlates with the awareness at Q15, indicating real potential for strong growth in membership development
Q16 Which, if any, of the following functions have you used?
With commercial functions most widely used, the move to Garthdee offers potential to engage the 25% with no existing preconceptions of RGU:Union
Q17 Which, if any, of the following functions do you use most frequently?
Extremely high satisfaction with RGU:Union services, however opportunity to increase top end satisfaction
Usage of RGU:Union services strongly correlates with the awareness at Q15, indicating real potential for strong growth in membership development
Q18 How satisfied, if at all, were you with each of the following services that you used?
Reactions to move to Garthdee Campus
Mixed reactions to relocation plan however no dispute of the function of RGU:Union
Whilst responses to a relocation was mixed, all respondents (n=16) spontaneously made the case that a students" association was essential to their student experiences
""The Union is the symbol for our university life. Even the students at Aberdeen know that the Union is for us, and it's ours. If someone says they are going to the Union then they are going here, not to some other university. It might miss the point of student association in general, but it's still a symbol for us, for student social life". (M third year undergraduate in Applied Social Sciences, member of clubs)
In the first instance, almost half of responses to the relocation plan are negative
However, the limited current engagement drives uncertainty or neutrality amongst almost 30% or respondents, indicative of potential to re-engage historically disengaged students
Q20 Please tell us whether your reaction to the relocation of RGU:Union to the Garthdee campus is positive or negative
Negativity surrounding move hinges on preconceptions of RGU:Union as a commercial hub Positive The proximity of services to lectures is attractive to many
"The union will be closer to where all the students are and I think people would perhaps go to the union more because it is on campus."
Neutral Typically driven by those who will not be present at RGU in 2013 "Should be finished my course by then, so not really bothered"
Negative responses hinge on preconception of RGU:Union as a commercial hub for "pre drinks" Concerns around transport need to be met in communications surrounding the move, with many respondents anxious that representation will not be possible without a commute to Garthdee "There is nothing to do in Garthdee and most people live in the City Centre so I feel evenings/weekends at the Union would be dead." Q21 – please tell us, in your own words, why you have selected the answer to your previous question
Change management planning is necessary to dissociate RGU:Union from commercial / social connotations
Whilst over half of respondents (n=10) stated a negative response to the relocation of RGU:Union to Garthdee, this was in many cases a reaction to being able to dissociate the commercial / social value of the current students" association building "People will go into town, and not out to Garthdee – they will be at a loss of income (n=5)
The remaining strong negativity hinged on concerns over the travel arrangements to Garthdee with specific concerns regarding: • Length of journey • Cost of transport • Frequency of public transport • Overcrowding on public transport Lack of understanding of institution responsibility for relocation
The cohesiveness and accessibility of a Garthdee location drives the strengths of the move
Weaknesses • Travel to Garthdee if not there for lectures • Lack of commercial structure • Confusion over purpose of membership services • Cost of transport ""Aberdeen University dropped their city centre Union. They've got a Union on their Hill Head campus, which is a bit like Rosemount Hill. The turnover there isn't that big. The people don't really like it" (F, PhD Pharmacist, SW)
Strengths • Convenience • Proximity to lectures • Integration of academic and non academic function • Greater welfare opportunities • Opportunity to increase student identity with RGU:Union
Cohesive agreement that membership development will benefit from the relocation to Garthdee Given a context of low engagement with membership development services (see section on usage), there is consistent agreement that the Garthdee location is highly appropriate, supporting the proposed vision for relocation
Q22, please tell us to what extent, if at all, you agree that these services should be based at Garthdee
The move to Garthdee will directly impact over half of respondents, however emphatic positioning work is needed to encourage early adoption of membership services
Q23 Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with the statements below
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Personal impact on students revolves around loss of a socialising venue and transport difficulties
Qualitatively, respondents struggled to vocalise positive benefits to the move The plans are felt to impact a variety of audiences, with many respondents voicing vocal concern over the loss of a venue to socialise in Many felt that the students who were obliged to attend fewest lectures would be affected the most, through lack of proximity to RGU:Union as a result of many living in private lets in the city centre However the greatest impact on students was stated to be the commute from Aberdeen centre, with almost all students (n=15) citing this to be a major factor to an aspirational demographic , typically choosing to live in a vibrant city centre
Very strong agreement that the relocation of membership services will have no negative impact
Q24 Please tell us to what extent,, if at all, you agree that these services should be based at Garthdee
The proportion of respondents who are more likely to engage at Garthdee outweigh those who are less likely in every instance – net positive gain
Q25 Which, if any, of the RGU:Union functions would you be likely to engage with?
Respondents begin to visualise benefits to relocation when discussing their anticipated personal engagement with RGU:Union at Garthdee
Membership services are not front of mind when considering RGU:Union, however half of respondents (n=8) recognise that a Garthdee presence could drive personal use of membership services and societies ""I would probably use the things more. You don't really have an excuse. If it's a Wednesday and you've finished your lectures then it's going to be a five minute walk and you don't have an excuse. I'd probably do a lot more society stuff". (M, First Year Accounting and Finance,)
However, there are some concerns over safety if RGU:Union is used after lectures on the Garthdee campus
Vision for a vibrant RGU:Union
Operationally, a clear communications plan, with explicit description of the vision for RGU:Union will support realignment of perceptions of RGU:Union
With transport driving the majority of concerns regarding the relocation, the institution's transport plan should form an integral part of communication plans Furthermore, support on accommodation choices is requested by a minority, to ensure that those who choose to live closer to Garthdee are not doing so at any compromise to their safety Clear description of infrastructure to be communicated to all students, and future students.
Strong demand for many novel membership services at Garthdee campus with little or no antipathy to suggested services
Q27 Please tell us to what extent, if at all, you would like to see each service below on the Garthdee campus
The land of RGU:Union at Garthdee
Focus group outputs The land of RGU:Union (spontaneous)
Heterogeneous. A "mish-mash" – rather than all being segregated by institutions, all faculties will be together (n=3)
What does it look like?
"Modern" (n=4), "Airy" (n=1), "A lot of windows and high ceilings" (n=1), "comfortable" (n=1), Busier in the day / between classes (n=2)
"Everyone" (n=16), "Guest speakers" (n=2)
What are they doing?
Interacting between lecture (n=5), meetings (n=1), informal socialising / common room (n=3)
What are they thinking?
"Chilled", "at ease" or relaxed (n=3), planning for future lectures (n=3), "happy" (n=2)
Feedback to union focuses on a reluctance to accept planned changes If you could feedback just one thing about the future plans for RGU: Union to the students' association, what would it be?
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Transport (n=5): Subsidised bus links to the city centre Consultation: "Ask students when and what they are going to use the Union for. Research with the students" (n=2) Accommodation (n=3): Queries surround finding alternatives to halls if the commute from the city centre is undesirable (n=2) Student community: Use the relocation to build a student village, not a campus Commercial outlets: Requests for cafes (n=2)
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Conclusions – Perceptions of RGU:Union (1) • Knowledge of membership is just under one third of respondents, with a similar number stating that they are not members and two fifths unclear of their status •This is juxtaposed by the 40% who visit RGU:Union at least once a fortnight; members are using their facilities without recognising their role in the membership • The union is seen as a place to socialise and engage in activities, indicative of the need to reposition upon the move to Garthdee, in order to reshape the student identification with the union
Conclusions – Perceptions of RGU:Union (2) • The confusion in the remit of RGU:Union drives segmentation of perceptions •The majority perceive a social / recreational space •Those in societies expect organisational support •And those aware of membership services identify RGU:Union as a place for student support
•Almost one quarter of the students who do not visit the union are unaware of what it offers • However, these are frequently distance learners •Identification with the union mission is relatively weak, however, only a very small minority of respondents criticise the work of RGU:Union
Conclusions – Awareness and Usage of RGU:Union • A need exists to shift perceptions of the union. Awareness of the bar, shop, café and societies is very high, and usage is proportional to this.
• Where services are used, satisfaction is extremely high, however greater top end satisfaction with all services will engender greater loyalty with RGU:Union, which will support in the move to Garthdee
Conclusions – Reactions to relocation plans (1) • To baseline reactions, conclusions should be underpinned by the very strong expectation and demand for the existence of RGU:Union. The relocation plans do not throw the value of the students" association into question.
• 48% of respondents respond negativley to the proposed move, however this is placed in context with the current perceptions, expectation and relationship with RGU:Union – as a social / recreational hub • Note that 46% of respondents are positive or neutral about the move •The dissociation with commercial services and increased onus and investment into membership development will support the change management and conceptual shift which is needed in managing the move to Garthdee
Conclusions – Reactions to relocation plans (2) • Respondents are positive about the accessibility of membership services, particularly for day to day opportunities for support • Transport, lack of commercial services and a lack of awareness of membership services drive a hesitance to accept the move to Garthdee • Seven out of ten respondents agree that membership services based at Garthdee will be highly appropriate to the situation
Conclusions – Reactions to relocation plans (3) • Early adoption at Garthdee will benefit from a personal approach, putting the individual in the centre of the move • For example, try new things, visit us more often, etc •The proportion of those less likely to engage with membership services after the move is consistently outweighed by those who are more likely to engage • No consideration of snowballing effect
Conclusions – vision for a vibrant RGU:Union • Students are excited by the opportunity to try new things, with over half keen for: • New student media • Greater recreational opportunity • Information on volunteering abroad •Student harbour a vision for a student centric space to support and enrich the environment for academic and personal gain.
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Recommendations – Current recommendations • Plans for current and future students at RGU:Union should consider distance learners in order to drive support of and engagement with initiatives • A student facing benefits statement will increase awareness of breadth of function, prior to the move to Garthdee • Investment into awareness of membership development functions prior to the move will support the change of identification of RGU:Union function amongst members • Periodic satisfaction "temperature checks" will measure the increase in satisfaction and generation of loyalty over time
Recommendations – future strategy • The development of the plan for membership services should be shaped by the members and commence, in part, prior to the relocation. This will demonstrate the wider benefit of RGU:Union to members and support the change management in the conceptual shift of function. • Perceptions of RGU:Union"s relationship with the institution is good. Strong engagement with the intuitions travel plan will generate goodwill and demonstrate action in representation of student concerns • The relocation should be heralded by a strong communications campaign, supported by launch events for new initiatives
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We're digital professionals. We're supposed to have opinions. How can we prevent our unconscious biases from leaking into the user experience?
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Unconscious bias in user experience
Let's first define who exactly "people" are. When applying this to a UX-heavy product, we can define these three key players: colleagues, clients and users. Within the first two groups, problems can arise when people confuse their personal preferences with those of the user. This problem is identified as unconscious bias, one of the biggest hurdles in creating great UX.
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Wireframing as a test kitchen
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