The Oxford and Cambridge Club of Nigeria
Planned Activities 2017
Debate
Event: A world class debating event hosted by The Oxford and Cambridge Club of Nigeria on a topical issue affecting our Society today
Type of event: FREE
Date: April/May 2017
May Ball
Event: The May Ball is the traditional gala social event that marks the end of the academic year in both Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The Oxbridge Club will host its members and spouses as well as its corporate sponsors and friends to a gala evening of gourmet eating, dancing and merry making
Venue: The Metropolitan Club
Type of event: Ticketed with discounted price for paid-up members
Date: Saturday 10 June 2017@7pm
Formal Hall (A new Initiative)
Event: In the true Oxbridge tradition, Formal Hall dinners for Members and their invited Guests to be held at a salubrious venue in Lagos
Venue: TBC
Date: July/August 2017
Dress Code: Strictly Black Tie or FULL NATIONAL DRESS
Type of event: Ticketed with discounted price for paid-up members
Boat Race viewing
Date: Sunday 2 April 2017@3pm -5pm
Women’s Race: Start time 4:35pm
Men’s Race: Start time 5:35pm
Venue: Boat Club, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi
Type of event: FREE for paid-up members
The ‘Bop’
Event: A special event for those Members who wish to relive their University days to enjoy an evening of networking and general merriment
Venue: TBC
Date: September/October 2017
Type of event: FREE for paid-up members
Ladies who Lunch
Event: A periodic event where female members of The Oxford and Cambridge Club can relax and chat about topical issues affecting women and our society
Venue: Variable
Date: Periodic
Type of event: FREE for paid-up members
Freshers’ Event
Event: In conjunction with the British Council, an event where the Club hosts new students going up to Oxford and Cambridge Universities
Venue: The British Council
Date: September 2017
Type of event: FREE
Garden Party
Event: An Annual event where the President of The Oxford and Cambridge Club rounds off the activities of the Club with a garden party for the members, family, corporate sponsors and other friends of the Club
Host: Prof. &MrsGbolahan Elias SAN
Date: Sunday 17December 2017@4pm
Type of event: FREE