Josephine Butler College
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Josephine Butler College is the newest college
at Durham University
, having opened in October 2006. It is located at the Howlands Farm site next to residences of Ustinov College
. In the centre of the college is a large pile of earth covered in grass called, "The Mound."
It is a fully self-catered college of the University with facilities far more modern than any of the existing undergraduate colleges in Durham
(the newest of which was opened in 1972) and all rooms are en-suite. The college bar is the largest of all the college bars in Durham, and has extensive leisure facilities including Sky television, pool tables, table football, and a library area during the day.
On December 14 2005, it was announced that the college had been named after Josephine Butler
, a Victorian feminist campaigner and a grand-niece of the 2nd Earl Grey
, after whom Grey College
was named.
The college's motto is "Comme je trouve", which can be translated to "as I find" and is intended to mean 'we take life as we find it and make of it the best we can'.
. Howlands contains the college gym, laundry and music room. A large multi-purpose hall is also contained in the building that is used to host formal dinners and paves the way for spome sports activities, where badminton and table tennis clubs practise.
, TV room, college library and IT suite.
1st Team Captain - Tim Pickup
After reaching the quarter-finals of the 2011 intercollegiate Indoor Cricket Tournament, Josephine Butler Cricket Club were named as the most improved team of the year 2010/2011 in their College.
Shirt sponsors include:
Canterbury
Fly Emirates
B Team Captain - Lal Cheesestring
C Team Captain - Stu Drayton
Astro A Team - Andrew Hodgetts
Astro B Team Captain - Alix Beese
After achieving promotion in their first and third seasons the A Team is now looking to gain promotion to the Premiership. The B Team failed to be crowned conference champions albeit a very strong start to the year. The C Team has made slower progress. Former Stoke City legend [John Smith] played for the Astro B Team.
Website: Butler F.C
Club Captain - Henry Johnson
Main Sponsors:
Trampas: The Mens Room http://www.trampas.co.uk/
Samurai International Sportswear http://www.samurai-sports.com/
After a year of consolidating the club, JBRFC went unbeaten in its 2nd year, winning both the 1st Division and the university '7s' tournament. JBRFC have now gained a reputation as one of the formidable rugby playing colleges. A book is currently being compiled by Alistair John Stanley on the team's remarkable progress since its foundation.
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Treasurer - Geraint Evans
Social Secretary - Matt Pendrey
After a poor performance of 10th in the 2009/2010 season, Butler consolidated itself in 2010/2011 as one of the premier institutions for pool at Durham university placing 2nd in the top division. Currently undefeated in 2011/2012, Butler comprise of mainly university standard players, and have a large presence on the teams Durham produce.
College
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at Durham University
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
, having opened in October 2006. It is located at the Howlands Farm site next to residences of Ustinov College
Ustinov College
Ustinov College is the largest college of Durham University. Founded as the Graduate Society in 1965, it became a college in 2003 and was named after the university's then chancellor, the late Sir Peter Ustinov. It is located at the Howlands Farm site at the top of Elvet Hill.-History:In 1965,...
. In the centre of the college is a large pile of earth covered in grass called, "The Mound."
It is a fully self-catered college of the University with facilities far more modern than any of the existing undergraduate colleges in Durham
Durham
Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
(the newest of which was opened in 1972) and all rooms are en-suite. The college bar is the largest of all the college bars in Durham, and has extensive leisure facilities including Sky television, pool tables, table football, and a library area during the day.
On December 14 2005, it was announced that the college had been named after Josephine Butler
Josephine Butler
Josephine Elizabeth Butler was a Victorian era British feminist who was especially concerned with the welfare of prostitutes...
, a Victorian feminist campaigner and a grand-niece of the 2nd Earl Grey
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, KG, PC , known as Viscount Howick between 1806 and 1807, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 22 November 1830 to 16 July 1834. A member of the Whig Party, he backed significant reform of the British government and was among the...
, after whom Grey College
Grey College, Durham
Grey College is a college of the University of Durham in England. Although it was originally planned that the college was to be named Oliver Cromwell College, this proved too controversial and it was instead named after Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, who was Prime Minister at the time of the...
was named.
Shield and Motto
The college arms are blazoned as "Gules on a chevron Or charged with a Cross formy, with cotises invected, between in chief two lions Argent and in base an open book charged with two covered Davids". The arms represent in large the heritage of Josephine Butler, with the lion argent being a symbol of the Grey family, of which Earl Grey (whom Grey College is named after) was Josephine Butler's uncle. Further the covered cups on the pages of the books are a heraldic symbol of the Butler family.The college's motto is "Comme je trouve", which can be translated to "as I find" and is intended to mean 'we take life as we find it and make of it the best we can'.
Howlands Building
The Howlands building is shared with Butler's neighbouring college, Ustinov CollegeUstinov College
Ustinov College is the largest college of Durham University. Founded as the Graduate Society in 1965, it became a college in 2003 and was named after the university's then chancellor, the late Sir Peter Ustinov. It is located at the Howlands Farm site at the top of Elvet Hill.-History:In 1965,...
. Howlands contains the college gym, laundry and music room. A large multi-purpose hall is also contained in the building that is used to host formal dinners and paves the way for spome sports activities, where badminton and table tennis clubs practise.
Butler Building
The Butler building acts as the main social building of the college and mainly contains the college bar and some other rooms such as the college offices, porters lodge and reception, in addition to the JCRJCR
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, TV room, college library and IT suite.
Accommodation blocks and the Mound
Butler is placed around the "Mound", which stands between Butler and Ustinov Colleges. The college has three separate self-contained accommodation blocks; Kirknewton (the smallest of the three blocks with 100 rooms), Dilston and Milfield. Each building is divided up into 6 bed-roomed flats, with en-suite facilities. The accommodation blocks are all named after locations related to Josephine Butler's life: she was born in Milfield, spent a lot of her early life in Dilston, and is buried in Kirknewton.Societies
The college has its own theatre company, STAB, as well as a Film Society and a Music Society, amongst others. The JCR governs college societies, which are fast growing in number.Josephine Butler College Cricket Club
Club President - Tim Pickup1st Team Captain - Tim Pickup
After reaching the quarter-finals of the 2011 intercollegiate Indoor Cricket Tournament, Josephine Butler Cricket Club were named as the most improved team of the year 2010/2011 in their College.
Shirt sponsors include:
Canterbury
Fly Emirates
Josephine Butler College Football Club
Club President - Matt Pountney A Team Captain - James WeldonB Team Captain - Lal Cheesestring
C Team Captain - Stu Drayton
Astro A Team - Andrew Hodgetts
Astro B Team Captain - Alix Beese
After achieving promotion in their first and third seasons the A Team is now looking to gain promotion to the Premiership. The B Team failed to be crowned conference champions albeit a very strong start to the year. The C Team has made slower progress. Former Stoke City legend [John Smith] played for the Astro B Team.
Website: Butler F.C
Josephine Butler College Rugby Club
Club President - Murray MathesonClub Captain - Henry Johnson
Main Sponsors:
Trampas: The Mens Room http://www.trampas.co.uk/
Samurai International Sportswear http://www.samurai-sports.com/
After a year of consolidating the club, JBRFC went unbeaten in its 2nd year, winning both the 1st Division and the university '7s' tournament. JBRFC have now gained a reputation as one of the formidable rugby playing colleges. A book is currently being compiled by Alistair John Stanley on the team's remarkable progress since its foundation.
Butler College Boat Club
Butler College Boat Club (BCBC) is the boat club of Josephine Butler College, at Durham UniversityDurham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
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Josephine Butler College Badminton Club
This consists of several teams that take part in the Men's (A and B), Women's (A and B) and Mixed (A and B) intercollegiate competitions. They have been very successful thus far, owing to efficient coaching and captaining from various senior members.Josephine Butler College Pool Club
A Team Captain - Danny CollinTreasurer - Geraint Evans
Social Secretary - Matt Pendrey
After a poor performance of 10th in the 2009/2010 season, Butler consolidated itself in 2010/2011 as one of the premier institutions for pool at Durham university placing 2nd in the top division. Currently undefeated in 2011/2012, Butler comprise of mainly university standard players, and have a large presence on the teams Durham produce.