[HDNG]INTRODUCTION:[EHDNG][PARA][BULL] The College is part of University of Oxford and students are entitled to use its facilities.[EBOLD][PARA]Worcester is a [ITAL]beautiful [EITAL]college, 1/2 mile from Carfax, with both medieval and modern buildings, some of which are[ITAL] splendid and spacious,[EITAL] all surrounded by [ITAL]stunning [EITAL]gardens, complete with a lake and ducks. [ITAL]They're apolitical and looking for not much more than a good time, although hoorayism is being phased out in favour of hard work.[EITAL] [ITAL]The JCR reflects this attitude by not mentioning the P-word (politics) [EITAL]and offering weekly bops and regular bands instead.[PARA][PARA]Cellar bar (cap 100); theatre. For bops: the Hall (150), JCR (100), Rumpus Room (100); Wine Club and [ITAL]elite [EITAL]Drinking Club (headed note paper and gilt-edged invitation to join). Buskins drama soc. Newsletter 3 times termly and yearly 'Opium Eater' ([ITAL]Private Eye-ish[EITAL]). 2 libraries (100,000 books); 5 computers; Anglican chapel. 12 acres of sports fields on site; shares boat-house; strong Women's teams. 1st and 2nd years live in, and some finalists; [ITAL]varied rooms [EITAL]- en suite showers and heated towel rails in new block; most eat in hall or the Beer Cellar; [ITAL]limited [EITAL]self-catering. [ITAL] [EITAL]Doctor, nurse;[ITAL] very poor wheelchair access.[EITAL][HDNG]FAMOUS ALUMNI:[EHDNG][PARA]Richard Adams (writer); Sir Alistair Burnet (newscaster); Sir Alastair Morton (Chunnel boss); Rupert Murdoch (media mogul); Lord Palumbo (developer, ex-Arts wallah); John Sainsbury (of supermarket fame).
