Weekly Tadarus

I assume I could just put these in the previous post, but I kind of want to make another one just for this. As I mentioned before, BNS had organized weekly tadarus event that had been going on from November 2014 to 27th February 2015. It was fun, exciting and a new experience overall. Being able to gather together for Islamic events such as this makes me feel happy and refreshing - just us Bruneians and all in one place. It even feels like home :)

We would usually have a sharing session/learning tajweed after reading Al-Quran, which is really beneficial for us, since there are some things that we thought we knew, but it turns out to be wrong, and this was a very good opportunity to voice out our doubts and concerns over certain matters. In some way or another, this has also strengthen our bonds with each other. Here are some of the pictures from the last day of the event (thank you for taking these pictures)

Yes, that's right. Nasi pulut + ayam rendang + serunding and a lot of yummy foods. Thank you everyone for making these (and different foods) every week ;)

And that's all for now! See you next time! :)

With love,
Marzarianey Metali
Miss Secretary 2014/2015

BNS events

Assalamualaikum and hello people! How have you been? I hope you guys are able to cope up with everything in the midst of these busy months of assignments and examinations (plus, some of the results are already released). We're sorry for not updating in such a long time and for not maintaining this blog properly. Insyallah, we will try to update this as much as we could starting from now.

Let's get on to the updates, shall we?

In the last few months, we had organized events such as movie night, Go Kart, Sambutan Maulidur Rasul, a trip to South Shields, and weekly Tadarus. One very good news though....

...We're finally able to be an official society as a Brunei Newcastle Society in NUSU, which is very important, considering that this will mean a lot of privileges for us. :)

Here are some pictures for you guys. Enjoy!

26th November 2014 - movie night out

11th January 2015 - Sambutan Maulidur Rasul

7th February 2015 - Go Kart

P.S. Our next event will be the National Day Celebration which will take place on 8th March 2015, Insyallah. Look forward to that! :)

Regards,
Marzarianey Metali
Miss Secretary 2014/2015

Tahun Baru Hijrah

15th November 2013 - Tahun Baru Hijrah

Assalamualaikum, Hi,

We had a mini event to end the Islamic year 1433H and to welcome 1434H. A recitation of the dua' were led by our Religious Officer, and the Maghrib prayer was led by our President. The event was then followed by dinner. Thank you to those who attended. Overall, the event went well, Alhamdullilah.

Let's hope this year will be a much prosperous year. All the best!

Best Regards, 

Vice President 2012/13

Hari Raya Aidil Adha

Assalamualaikum and Hi everyone!

26th October 2012 - Hari Raya Aidil Adha celebration.

Committee 2012/13

BNS 2012/13

Alhamdullilah, the event went smoothly. Thanks to those who attended and who helped to make it happen. We hope everyone enjoyed it.

The event ended with snow!

Best Regards,
Vice President 2012/13

Ice Breaking 2012/13

Assalamualaikum again :)

Recently, we had an event that occurs every year to meet freshers and introduce them to the seniors and our new committee. 

Alhamdulillah, the event went well. 
Hope to see all members for the next event ~

HARI RAYA AIDIL ADHA - 26TH OCTOBER 2012

Please check events at the BNS family 2012/2013 page and "join" :D

Salam.

Fikriyah H.Ibrahim (Secretary)

BNS Sungkai 2011

Assalamualaikum semua,

Event: BNS Sungkai 2011
Venue: Nonya Restaurant, Serusop
Date: August 19th, 2011, Friday
Time: 17:30 to 21:00
Cost per head: BND12.00

We understand that most newcomers would prefer an earlier date so as to have early discussions with us for your preparations before your departure to the UK nanti. However, we have recently changed our date and venue to adjust and suit to the availability of everyone and the venue itself, which had been our issue during the process of planning the event - hence we've moved it to a later date as stated above.

So please do not hesitate to contact any of us individually at all, via Facebook or through whatever ways you are comfortable with. There's no such thing as a silly question. Don't worry. We'll be happy to hear from you! And insyAllah we can help.

We're looking forward to see you all soon! Selamat berpuasa (:

With love,
VP.

Email: bnsfeelslikehome@gmail.com

BNS Motto Competition 2011

Assalamualaikum, everyone (:

We are holding a BNS Motto Competition 2011. Where our current motto is "feels like home". Now, we are inviting you, our current 2010-2011 BNS members, to come up with a Motto that means something to you, or describes your experience in Newcastle with BNS.

Submission of Motto opens NOW and closes on the -- 16th of March, Wednesday at 12:00PM, noon!

WINNER

 - Winner's motto will be printed on the cuff of this year's hoodies

 - Motto will be retained for the next 2 years

 - Will get a £5 Primark voucher

RULES:

1. This motto should NOT exceed more than 3 words. For example, "Aku Alai Manis" (consists of 3 words).

2. Motto can be in Brunei or standard Bahasa Melayu or in English.

3. Confidentiality. This is a highly confidential process. Motto should be sent privately, i.e. not through FB walls, comment boxes. It should be sent via private (one:one) text through phone or facebook message, or in any way that cannot be seen by the public.

4. Motto should only be sent to Miss Zakiah Ismail (07516962206).

5. Do not forget to state your NAME.

Don't worry, we know all of our members, so no other information will be needed ;)

Note:
This competition is only applicable to the current 2010-2011 Brunei Newcastle Society members in the UK.

Regards,

Atiqah Ismail.

Northeast Games (NEG) is ON!

Assalamualaikum, everyone!

BNS and the Malaysian Society (MALSOC) will be hosting the Northeast Games (NEG) this Easter on the 26th of March 2011 which falls on a Saturday. This will be our first ever public event, calling for Bruneian students from all around UK to participate.

Date: 26th of March 2011, Saturday

Location: Centre for Sport Westgate Community College, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9LG

This will be a mini sports event, consisting of two sports:

• 5-a-side Football
• Badminton

5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL

  8 Brunei teams will be playing, slots will be filled on a first come first serve basis

  Entry fee £40.00 per team

  A minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 8 players will only be allowed in each team

    - Outdoor

    - Astroturf

BADMINTON

There will be 3 categories:

1. Men Singles

2. Women Singles

3. Mixed Doubles

Men Singles

   8 Brunei slots will be available

  Entry fee £6.00 per person

Women Singles

   8 Brunei slots will be available

  Entry fee £6.00 per person

Mixed Doubles

   6 Brunei slots will be available

  Entry fee £12.00 per pair/team

For each, slots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

REGISTRATION

Registration forms will be released on the 12th of February, 2011, at 00:00 hours MIDNIGHT, i.e. Friday night, Saturday morning. Participation of each individual or team in the NEG will be based on the first come first serve basis.

Registration packs and further details will be released at the same time.

Note:
Registration forms and slots stated above are specifically for Bruneian applicants. Our fellow Malaysian counterpart will process their applicants separately from ours, for ease. Therefore, the total number of slots for NEG will be double the available slots stated above.

Do keep track of our blog for updates! (:

Please do not hesitate to reach:

 Joel Rahman

   Contact number: 07598086024
 Pang Ji

   Contact number: 07584064911

BNS Hari Raya Aidil Adha

Assalamualaikum brothers and sisters! (:

Event: BNS Hari Raya Aidil Adha
Date: 17th November 2010, Wednesday
Time: 18:30 - 22:00
Venue: 11, Hampton Garden, Clayton Street, NE1 5AB (Rumah Kaka Nona)
Dress code: Appropriately

Alhamdulillah, big thanks to Kaka Nona (:

On November 16th, Tuesday, Islamic Society Aidil Adha Prayer will be held at Eldon Sports Centre. It will start at 08:15 insyAllah, and don't forget to bring your own prayer mat! Bless (:

BNS Love,
BNS Secret Reporter.

BNS Ice Breaking 2010

Assalamualaikum! Ola everybody! (:

Although it was an undeniably cold day yesterday, the BNS Ice Breaking 2010 at Leazes Park went well. Alhamdulillah. Thank you to those who came, without you, the event won't be a success. I hope everybody had a good time. And definitely, a good hand shake with Newcastle's weather ;)

A birthday surprise to Boo Boo aka Nazeem Yunos and Amin Fakhri Hy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUYS!

We hope everyone enjoyed the food, the company and the park. Or even, enjoyed the weather? Although we didn't get to talk to everyone, we will definitely be seeing a lot of each other nanti in our upcoming events in the future. InsyAllah. Andangnya ni masa Ice Breaking ani, malu-malu kucing masih (:

Filling in the annual BNS membership forms

For those who have not submitted the membership form or do not have any, please contact Munirah My to obtain the forms. You can contact her through Facebook or via 07517421889 give her a call or drop her a message (:

Mann Zakaria and Jimmy!

To last year's committee members; Firdaus Abdullah, Mansur Latif, Jimmy Abas, Bebs and Nadzirah Osman. Thank you, such fantastic mentors. You guys're the bomb! (:

Former President of Brunei Newcastle Society, Firdaus Abdullah, we all love you, bro!

Also, a big round of applause to this year's new committee members. Thank you guys! And photo credits to Hifney Har, Munirah My and Khairul Abdullah (:

With love,
BNS Secret Reporter.

BNS Ice Breaking 2010

Assalamualaikum everyone! How's Newcastle treating you? Hopefully everyone has settled in smoothly (:

Event: BNS Ice Breaking 2010
Location: Leazes Park (if weather permits)
Date: October 9th 2010, Saturday
Time: 11:00 to 18:00 hour

If it rains, alternative location for this event will be at:
24 Brighton Grove, Fenham
NE4 5NS, Newcastle upon Tyne!

Everyone is expected to attend this event, especially the juniors. Here you will get the opportunity to mingle and get to know each other, both the juniors and the seniors.

Food and drinks will be provided and definitely potluck will be welcomed! God bless you. Hehe! There will be games for everyone to partake too. We will clean-up the place together, bergotong-royong, at the end of the day. It will be an enjoyable day, insyAllah (:

Annual BNS membership fee would be £5.00 per person for this year. So please bring along £5.00 with you nanti. Membership forms will be distributed to everyone at the start or during the event. Forms can be obtained from our treasurer, Munirah My (it could also be a challenge for some of you to look for this Munirah My person to get your form) and shall be returned to her along with your payment (:

BNS Ice Breaking 2009 last Autumn

Any last minute changes regarding this event will be informed via text message, Facebook or this blog. It would be really helpful if we have everyone's phone number. But insyAllah and hopefully, there won't be any last minute changes, any change pun would probably be related to rain -- hence location.


If you got lost in the way, or anything at all, feel free to contact any of us, or any other seniors:

Joel Rahman 07598086024
Atiqah Ismail 07732539382
Pang Ji 07584064911
Zakiah Ismail 07516962206
Munirah My 07517421889

We really hope EVERYONE dapat datang to this event. See you there! InsyAllah (:

Many love,
Atiqah Ismail

BNS Committee 2010-2011

Assalamualaikum everybody!

The votes are in. To our new BNS Committee members. CONGRATULATIONS!

1. Joel Rahman as President 
2. Atiqah Ismail as Vice President 
3. Zakiah Ismail as Secretary 
4. Pang Ji as Event Coordinator 1 
5. Hadi as Event Coordinator 2 
6. Munirah My as Treasurer

All the best to our new BNS committee members! (:

"With that, I say good luck to the new committee. With new people comes with new ideas. I'm sure you work together not simply as a committee but a family. Once again, congratulation." - Deco, Event Coordinator 2009-2010

With love,

BNS Secret Reporter.

BNS Sungkai 2010 & BNS Video Clip Recording II

Assalamualaikum semua (:

BNS Sungkai 2010 at Nyonya Restaurant last night was awesome. Alhamdulillah, everything went well. Also present last night, our super-duper seniors, seniors, juniors and friends. Hope you guys enjoyed your food, and had a great time catching up.

A heartfelt appreciation to Mansur Latif for his wonderful speech! Indeed, congratulations to our seniors who have completed their degrees and graduated with excellent results, also to those who have completed their masters. Congratulations! We wish you all a very bright future! Amin.

Thank you to those who came, it was really nice to have you all, and it was a pleasure to finally meet the juniors, although not everyone could make it last night, but insyAllah, we will see you in Newcastle then. The voting for the 2010-2011 BNS Committee was also cast last night by the seniors.

After sungkai and prayers, our video clip recording crew filmed our second scene of BNS Video Clip Recording at Bibi Khamimah's residence; the Bunga Api scene. A huge round of applause to everyone for their endless support. You guys're the best!

With love,

BNS Secret Reporter.