Co-President: Laura Stock-Caldwell
“Hi! I’m Laura, a 4th year Engineering Mathematics student and one of the two Laura’s who make up the presidency this year, meaning I help to keep the society running smoothly and organise trips. I joined BUCG 2 years ago because of the promise of lots of tea and biscuits and the chance to get outdoors. Now I go on trips with a bunch of amazing, weird people and believe that weed whacking is the best stress relief when uni work gets a bit much.”
Co-President: Laura Reeves
“Hi I’m also Laura and Co-president of BUCG but I’m a 4th year Biologist. Similar to Laura S-C I like biscuits and the outdoors, as well as the many dogs we see on our Society trips. I am really looking forward to organising residentials to Brownsea island, Devon and Alfrick. It’ll be great to get to know our new and old members more this year and invent more random games and activities.“
Vice-President and Social Secretary: Katie Pearson-Bunt
“Hey, I’m Katie, a fourth year Biology master’s student. As VP I’ll be helping the presidents run the society, while as social sec I’ll be organising some of the socials, and I’ll be looking after BUCG’s social media. Feel free to ask me about anything, including weird and wonderful nature facts! “
Treasurer: Ciara Finn
“I’m Ciara a 3rd year biologist and treasurer this year, so I’ll be making sure we have enough money for biscuits at every social! I joined BUCG last year but am a conservationist for life because I love the outdoors, and the feeling of making a difference in helping the environment. Being part of BUCG is also great for your mental health and meeting lots of friendly people. “
Secretary: Vikki Yan
“Hello, I’m Vikki! The secretary for this year and a 3rd year biologist. My role is to take minutes at every meeting and to buy the essential biscuits that people come along for on every trip! I joined BUCG last year in the hopes of wielding a gardening machete for stress relief and I stayed for the many friendly doggos we meet. “
Social Secretary: Humza Hussain
“Hi, I’m Humza I’m a 2nd year German student (shock horror, an arts student!) and I’m the other social sec who focuses on organising amazing socials for people to enjoy. My love for conservation mainly stems from the biscuit eating and the idea of burning stuff and chopping down wood without being arrested for arson or vandalism really appeals to me. I can often be found bouncing around and making a lot of noise in general so do say hi, I promise I’m friendly.“
Tools & Safety Officer: Jenny Southall
“Hi, I’m Jenny, 2nd year biology student and my role is to look after our equipment and make sure we stay safe on conservation trips. I joined BUCG last year after meeting a wonderful bunch of people who share the same love for the outdoors and biscuits as me. I’ve enjoyed every trip I’ve been on with this group and can’t wait for the next! “
Tools & Safety Officer: Laura Stock-Cadwell
“Hello, I am Saffron, a 2nd year zoology student sharing a joint role with Jenny, in charge of the first aid kit and stocking the tool bag for every trip. I like cats, fantasy genre and tea breaks.“
Providence Plantation Officer: Gabriel McBeath
“Howdy, I’m Gabriel and I am a 2nd year Zoology student. I am one of the Providence Plantation Officer for the group which means I am in charge of managing Providence Plantation which is a bit of woodland outside of Bristol that our society owns. I will also be taking you guys out there on trips so we can look after it together. Conservation work is my dream job, so naturally I love BUCG. I’ve found it is so good for your mind to get outside, do some hard work, and then watch stuff burn especially when you’re surrounded by a group of caring, lovely people.“
Tools and Safety Officer: Fraser Wilkinson
“I have recently finished my master’s course and started work as an environmental consultant. I decided to stay on with the conservation group because it’s always a laugh but we also get to do some good work and meet other link-minded people. I grew up in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, in the Chiltern Hills so always had an appreciation for our natural surroundings and so I just want to be a part of helping to conserve some of our amazing wildlife.“
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