Blimey, we get to watch the footie at work!!!! How lucky are we?

Epona · 05-31-2002, 09:47 AM

We just got this notice from our management board (building locations starred out for security purposes):

Arrangements for watching the World Cup at work.

In response to great staff interest, TVs for watching World Cup matches are being installed in the following locations:

*****: 8th floor restaurant

*****: cinema in west block basement

*****: LG09

*****: 5th floor café

As far as possible, and subject to technical constraints, these rooms will be made available for all World Cup games. Notices will be issued informing staff if there are changes to these locations.

Other DEFRA sites are encouraged to take similar steps and advise their staff of arrangements.

Many matches will be televised during core hours. When watching a match please respect the needs of working colleagues by keeping noise to a minimum. Staff are expected to make up the working time they spend watching football, and should agree their working hours with line managers

Enjoy the World Cup!

Oh and I drew Ecuador in the sweepstake!

Donut · 05-31-2002, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Epona:
We just got this notice from our management board (building locations starred out for security purposes):

Arrangements for watching the World Cup at work.

In response to great staff interest, TVs for watching World Cup matches are being installed in the following locations:

*****: 8th floor restaurant

*****: cinema in west block basement

*****: LG09

*****: 5th floor café

As far as possible, and subject to technical constraints, these rooms will be made available for all World Cup games. Notices will be issued informing staff if there are changes to these locations.

Other DEFRA sites are encouraged to take similar steps and advise their staff of arrangements.

Many matches will be televised during core hours. When watching a match please respect the needs of working colleagues by keeping noise to a minimum. Staff are expected to make up the working time they spend watching football, and should agree their working hours with line managers

Enjoy the World Cup!

Oh and I drew Ecuador in the sweepstake!

I heard that it was a Government directive that Government departments make every effort to allow staff to watch the Argentina match next week.

Go ECUADOR!

Davros · 05-31-2002, 10:06 AM

Gee, I wish I got to watch the football at work

. Then again, for me, all the matches are in the prime viewing times of 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm in the afternoons. I would have to work back late if I wanted to see them at work - naaah, let's go down the pub instead

.

05-31-2002, 10:08 AM

Cool Beans Epona!

the new JR Jansen · 05-31-2002, 10:09 AM

That was certainly nice of them.

johnny · 05-31-2002, 12:52 PM

what floor is the bar ? Can't watch a footballmatch without a nice cold one now, can we ?

Epona · 05-31-2002, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnny:
what floor is the bar ? Can't watch a footballmatch without a nice cold one now, can we ?

Ah alas we have no bar on site. But the building I used to work in a few years back did.... the cause of many a lost afternoon

It used to be common practise in the Civil Service to include a site bar behind the canteen.

johnny · 05-31-2002, 02:16 PM

come on now epona, how can an afternoon be lost if you spent it in a bar ? lol

Scholarcs · 05-31-2002, 04:13 PM

lol Now you are LUCKY Epona!!

Beaumanoir · 05-31-2002, 04:26 PM

Well, We Got The Option To Watch It At School, But I Turned It Down.
The World Cup Is Just Boring...

05-31-2002, 09:47 AM	#1
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 54 Posts: 5,164	We just got this notice from our management board (building locations starred out for security purposes): Arrangements for watching the World Cup at work. In response to great staff interest, TVs for watching World Cup matches are being installed in the following locations: ***: 8th floor restaurant *: cinema in west block basement *: LG09 ***: 5th floor café As far as possible, and subject to technical constraints, these rooms will be made available for all World Cup games. Notices will be issued informing staff if there are changes to these locations. Other DEFRA sites are encouraged to take similar steps and advise their staff of arrangements. Many matches will be televised during core hours. When watching a match please respect the needs of working colleagues by keeping noise to a minimum. Staff are expected to make up the working time they spend watching football, and should agree their working hours with line managers Enjoy the World Cup! Oh and I drew Ecuador in the sweepstake! __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

05-31-2002, 10:06 AM	#3
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 61 Posts: 5,073	Gee, I wish I got to watch the football at work . Then again, for me, all the matches are in the prime viewing times of 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm in the afternoons. I would have to work back late if I wanted to see them at work - naaah, let's go down the pub instead . __________________ Davros was right - just ask JD

05-31-2002, 10:09 AM	#5
the new JR Jansen Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: May 8, 2002 Location: chocolate land Age: 50 Posts: 696	That was certainly nice of them. __________________ JR<br /><br /><br /><br />It\'s me. The guy with the cloak big enough for a fire giant and the long nose.<br />Owner of the most visited woodshed in Ironworks\' history.

05-31-2002, 12:52 PM	#6
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	what floor is the bar ? Can't watch a footballmatch without a nice cold one now, can we ? __________________

05-31-2002, 02:16 PM	#8
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	come on now epona, how can an afternoon be lost if you spent it in a bar ? lol __________________

05-31-2002, 10:08 AM	#4
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	Cool Beans Epona!

05-31-2002, 04:13 PM	#9
Scholarcs Red Dragon Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 39 Posts: 1,557	lol Now you are LUCKY Epona!! __________________ <br />\"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five\" - Groucho Marx<br />Member of the ORT Clan. <br />\"Some birds are not meant to be caged because their feathers are too bright\"<br />Ma bouche sera la bouche des malheurs qui n\'ont point de bouche, ma voix, la liberté de celles qui s\'affaissent au cachot du désespoir. - Aimé Césaire<br />La plus perdue de toutes les journées est celle où l\'on n\'a pas ri. - Sébastien Roch Nicolas

05-31-2002, 04:26 PM	#10
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 36 Posts: 4,896	Well, We Got The Option To Watch It At School, But I Turned It Down. The World Cup Is Just Boring... __________________ My pokemon bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like; you wanna trade cards? Damn right, I wanna trade cards, I'll trade this but not my Charizard.

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