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From: Dr C.J.B. Ford [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dr Tanya
Yurasova
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 12:13 AM
To: Tanya Yurasova
Subject: Oxlips in Hayley Wood and Red Army in the Albert Hall
Dear All/Dorogie druz'ya,
Happy Easter to those of you who happen to celebrate it - so svetlym
prazdnikom Paskhi!
CONTENTS LIST
0. EASTER WALK WITH PICNIC in Hayley Wood
1. Meet RUSSIAN WRITERS - famous and young alike, 23 April
2. STUDY RUSSIAN on Saturdays (last chance!)
3. NANNY NEEDED for Russian/English family
4. ROOM NEEDED for intelligent Russian lady - July/Aug
5. Russian "HANDY-WOMAN"
6. Russian-speaking FLUTE TEACHER
7. RED ARMY ENSEMBLE in Albert Hall - 10th May
8. INFO FOR IMMIGRANTS
Hope to see you soon, with warm wishews -
S nadezhdoy na vstrechu i s tyoplym privetom,
Tanya Yurasova
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This year the two Easters coincide, and there is a suggestion that we go
for a walk in the woods to enjoy the shiny colours and full-bodied juices
of awakening spring, and admire the freshness of Primula Elatior, more
commonly known as "oxlips". You may also see some active badger setts and
dung pits, if you are lucky!!
*** OXLIP (EASTER) WALK + PICNIC ***
WHEN: Saturday, 10th April, 12 noon sharp.
WHERE: Hayley Wood (South of Huntingdon, East of St. Neots)
<http://www.wildlifebcnp.org/reserves/reserve1.php?reserveid=51>
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T BE LATE -
you won't be able to find the group in the middle of the wood, and it would
be so much more fun to go altogether.
DIRECTIONS: Road B1046 between Longstowe and Great Gransden;
entrance is halfway between the two villages,
next to a VERY LARGE BLACK WATER TOWER.
PARKING: on either side of the road, on the verges.
*** PLEASE BRING A PICNIC TO SHARE ***
(there will be a picnic in the middle of the wood; but not a barbecue)
Children welcome; dogs only on a lead.
Beware: there are no loos; the ground is WET AND MUDDY (walking boots or
wellies are recommended).
ABOUT OXLIPS: In the British Isles, oxlips are only found in East Anglia,
or so I am told. Apparently, they grow in abundance in the Altai Mountains
and on the Kola Peninsula in Russia (though I can't find the Russian name!)
CONTACTS:
For more info, please contact Peter Pilbeam, the Walk Leader:
(01954) 251 544, <[log in to unmask]>
or John Wilkins, CamRuSS' Outdoor Activities Officer:
<[log in to unmask]>
When on the spot, Peter's mobile number is: 07745 382 591,
and John's: 07914 768 779
(although there may be no signal in the wood)
Do come and join the lively, healthy, high-spirited, and nature-loving
crowd!
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And here is a summary of other Russian-flavoured local news:
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1.
*** MEET RUSSIAN WRITERS ***
- famous and young alike!
CamRuSS, in collaboration with CURS, are delighted to invite you all to
this really unique event.
Our guests will be:
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- OLGA SLAVNIKOVA (one of the leading Russian novelists today, author of
the novel "2017" that is just coming out in English);
- NATALIA PEROVA (who was our guest a few years ago, the publisher of the
"Glas New Russian Writing" series)
- and a group of YOUNG RUSSIAN WRITERS
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(in Russian, with English translation)
WHEN: Friday, 23rd April, 7:30pm
WHERE: The Keynes Hall, King's College, Cambridge
ENTRANCE: free for everyone!
Followed by wine reception.
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3.
*** RUSSIAN COURSES IN CAMBRIDGE ***
(Saturday afternoons,
premises of Coleridge Community College, Radegund Rd, Cherry Hinton)
Don't miss your last chance to register for Russian Adult courses for
BEGINNERS and IMPROVERS at Cambridge Russian School!
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: 12th April 2010.
Please contact Kateryna Pyankevich on:
<[log in to unmask]>
with any queries or to register.
More info on:
<[log in to unmask]>
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4.
*** RUSSIAN-SPEAKING NANNY NEEDED ***
as soon as possible!
A young family (Russian/English) in Central Cambridge are looking for a
live-out nanny/childminder for their 4-month-old baby.
Ideally for 6 hours a day, 3-5 days a week, with occasional evening and
weekend babysitting, although it is flexible.
A suitable nanny would:
- have experience in looking after babies;
- encourage learning and development;
- help with bilingual upbringing;
- be kind, patient, honest, and use her own initiative to structure
creative play.
Some help with basic household chores, would also be expected.
Professional/educational references are required.
Please contact Anna Dempster on:
07811 332 482 (Russian-speaking)
or via e-mail: <[log in to unmask]>
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5.
*** ROOM IN CAMBRIDGE? ***
is needed from 14th July till 10th August 2010
for an intelligent Russian lady.
A Research Professor of Latin and Greek from the University of
St.Petersburg, a very pleasant, cultured, polite, undemanding and quiet
woman in her 30s is looking for accommodation in Central Cambridge.
She will be coming to Cambridge to work in the University Library, and will
be able to pay for the room (at a reasonable rate) from her stipend.
Speaks very good English; has been to Cambridge before.
With any offers, please contact Marina on:
<[log in to unmask]>
or phone 0777 644 16 24
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6.
*** RUSSIAN "HANDY-WOMAN" ***
A capable, active, middle-aged Russian lady is looking for a live-in job,
e.g. helping the elderly, looking after children, household chores,
cleaning, cooking.
Please contact Galina on: <[log in to unmask]>
or phone her on 07826 034 850 between 6pm and 8pm
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5.
*** RUSSIAN-SPEAKING FLUTE TEACHER ***
This is a correction to the previous message: the teacher is from Ukraine,
but is Russian- and English-speaking.
Offering lessons in Cambridge, at her house or yours.
- All ages and abilities
- Classical and modern repertoire
- Experienced, professional tutor (Master's Degree from Voronezh
Institute of Arts and Sumy Music College)
Please contact Lilya Ilgova on:
<[log in to unmask]>
Tel. (01223) 213955
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6.
*** WWII COMMEMORATION GALA CONCERT ***
- marking the 65th Anniversary of the End of The War in Europe
A spectacular line-up of Russian and British stars.
In the programme:
- ALEXANDROV RED ARMY MILITARY ENSEMBLE,
- MASHINA VREMENI with Andrei Makarevich,
- DDT with Yuri Shevchuk,
- and IOSIF KOBZON of course.
WHEN: Monday, 10th May, 7:30pm
WHERE: Royal Albert Hall, London
Tickets: 25-70 pounds
See: <http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/ww2-anniversary/default.aspx>
for info and booking
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7.
*** INFO FOR IMMIGRANTS ***
Immigrants with a Work Permit who came to the UK before April 2006 were
promised ILR after 4 years and citizenship after 5. With the change in
immigration rules both periods were increased. HSMP holders fought and in
April 2009 won the case for the rules valid at the time of entry to apply
to them. WP, WP+HSMP and Ancestry visa holders are now campaigning to get
the same treatment. The case is taken forward by a non-for-profit
organisation Immigrant Welfare. All information is collected, assessed by a
very experienced barrister who believes there are very good arguments to
support the case and is ready to launch the case in the next 2 weeks. In
the case of a positive decision, the rules valid at entry would apply
retroactively: above 3 categories can apply for ILR in 4 years; those
already on ILR may apply for Citizenship straight away; those not on ILR
may apply directly for Citizenship after 5 years as their ILRs would be
backdated.
Immigrant Welfare is looking for more members and support from the wider
community;
if you are affected, more info is available on
<http://www.immigrantwelfare.co.uk/>
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