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Brunei Yorkshire Games 2014

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Brunei Yorkshire Games 2014 was held on the 22nd of November 2014,  at the Concord Sports Centre in Sheffield, United Kingdom. BYG was first introduced in 2011 and was initially formed by the five Brunei societies in Yorkshire (BruSheff, BruHull, BruBrad, BruLeeds and BruYork). Sheffield was the first to host BYG and now, BYG is a highly successful sporting annual BruSheff event, hoping to continue providing a platform for students to participate in team sports which are not usually offered during regular sports meet. BYG is open to all Brunei Student Societies present in the United Kingdom. The Brunei Yorkshire Games involves dodge ball, which is a different team sport that is usually not offered during regular sports meets, and also, for the first time ever, Ultimate Frisbee. We are trying to attract and encourage more Bruneian Students in Sheffield as well as all over the United Kingdom to participate in the upcoming sports event. The Brunei Yorkshire Games aims to offer fun an

BruSheff at Snowdon

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A few BruSheff members bravely hiked up Mt. Snowdon;  a charity hike organised by Sheffield University's Islamic Circle, to raise awareness and money for Syria .  Snowdon  ( Welsh :  Yr Wyddfa ) is the highest mountain in  Wales , at an elevation of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft)  above sea level , and the highest point in the  British Isles  outside the  Scottish Highlands . It is located in  Snowdonia National Park  in  Gwynedd , and has been described as "probably the busiest mountain in Britain".  It is designated as a  national nature reserve  for its rare flora and fauna. Photo credits to Wan Fida'iy Hamidon.

University of Sheffield World Week 2015

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The University of Sheffield hosted a World Week on Saturday, the 15th of November 2014. Bringing students of all nationalities and cultures together for one big celebration and a massive parade towards Sheffield city centre. This event kicked off all the fun of World Week and help show the unity of all students at Sheffield. It also gave a chance for us Bruneians to strengthen ties with other people of different nationalities and ethnic backgrounds. Sheffield students celebrate World Week from Sheffield Live on Vimeo . Photos courtesy of the International Students Committee of the University of Sheffield. More photos can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.671820596267454.1073741827.101541489962037&type=3&hc_location=ufi

BYG Teaser Video

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I bet everyone is excited for the upcoming Brunei Yorkshire Games this coming 22nd November 2014. What better way to hype it up than with a teaser video! The story follows two colleagues that have a misunderstanding and decide to battle it out on the dodgeball field! This year's highlight will be the addition of a new sport - Ultimate Frisbee. Enjoy and BruSheff looks forward to seeing you all at the Games!

BruSheff Dodgeball Practice

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BruSheff organised a practice session to better prepare its participating members for the upcoming Brunei Yorkshire Games 2014 that will be held on the 22nd of November. These are just one of the many practice sessions BruSheff holds on top of other weekly sports meets to encourage a healthy lifestyle amongst its members.  Photo Credits to Wan Fidai'iy Hamidon