This academic year we have one last event: a barbeque picnic to Providence Plantation on Sunday 9th June. This will be a great event to celebrate the end of exams and say farewell to this academic year. We’ll be getting the X7 bus from Bristol Bus and Coach Station at 1.15pm but feel free to join us later if you want.
There’s no sign up for this trip, so just bring yourselves, some food (we’ll provide the BBQs and burgers) and enjoy the freedom!
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on the 30th April at 7 pm at Steam by the Clifton Down Station. This is a chance to have your say in the running of the society, vote in next year’s committee and stand for election! Its also a social event to chat and have a drink.
If you stand for election you will need to give a short, informal speech about why you think you are the right person for the role. Being on the committee is not only good for you CV but also a fun experience that gets you really involved with the group.
All positions on the committee are open and you can also propose changes to our constitution. If you have any questions or cannot attend by would still like to stand for election (please send a short speech to be read out) or propose a change please email our current president, Lucy.
For the weekend of the 23rd and 24th March we will be heading to North Devon for a residential trip. We will be staying at the home smallholding of one of our ex-vice-presidents set in a beautiful countryside. On Saturday we will be working on a local nature reserve and on the the Sunday we will be helping on the smallholding.
There will be a total cost of £35 for this trip including a £10 deposit to be paid beforehand. If you would like to go please email Lucy by 7pm Wednesday 13th March.
At 5:15 pm on Wednesday 13th March we are co-hosting, with BioSoc, a screening of a David Attenborough documentary. This will be in the Sky Lounge of the Life Sciences Building with some brilliant views of Bristol. Tickets are free for members of either society and £1 for non-members – head to the Facebook event page for the ticket link. Popcorn will be provided!
On Sunday 24th Febuary we will be heading out on another trip with Avon Wildlife Trust. These trips are always really good fun and a great way to learn some conservation tips from the pros.
There is a £3 cost for this trip and the AWT will be taking us by minibus, meaning there are limited spaces. If you would like to go please email Lucy, our president, by 7pm on Wednesday 20th Febuary. You must be a member to come along on this trip.
What’s better than cake? Cake that is all the more sweet when you know it is supporting a good cause, such as volunteer wildlife conservation.
So why not buy some delicious cake at the BUCG Cake Sale? This fundraiser for the Group will be in the SU Living Room on Tuesday 19th Febuary, 12-2pm.
We are having a ‘Give it a Go’ trip on Sunday 10th Febuary. This will be just like our regular trips to Providence Plantation, but will also be a chance for potential new members to see what we get up to at BUCG. Therefore, you do not need to be a member yet to come along, however current members are of course still welcome!
As this is a Give it a Go session and is open to everyone, I will not be asking for sign ups. Simply turn up at Bristol SU at 10:15am.
You will need the things on this list (including money for the bus).
Missed us at past fairs? Interested in volunteering, helping wildlife and the outdoors? Pay us a visit at our stall in the Volunteering Fair on Wenesday 6th Febuary, 5-7pm in the Anson Room, Bristol SU.
We will be holding an Emergency General Meeting on Tuesday 29th January at 7pm in the Brewhouse & Kitchen on Cotham Hill.
Unfortunately, a couple of our committee members have had to step down from their roles recently. This means there are a couple of spots on the committee open to new members!
Being on the BUCG comittee is a great opportunity to contribute to your society, have fun, and looks great on your CV (particularly if you’re aiming for a career in environmental work, or just to show off your teamwork, responsibility and organisiational skills). If you decide to run for a position, you will be asked to give a small speech telling members whey they should vote for you. Don’t worry, it’s very casual and people usually talk for less than a minute!
The roles that are open are Social Secretary and Providence Plantation Officer.
Social Secretary: Organise regular socials and the AGM. We already have one Social Secretary, however, we’re looking for another so we can make our socials as fun as possible!
Providence Plantation Officer: Charged with the planning of BUCG’s work at the University’s woodland at Long Ashton, managing it for biodiversity and public enjoyment. In partnership with the University Estates office. Once again, we already have one Providence Officer, but we’re looking for another to provide a bit of extra support!
Interested in conservation, wildlife and the countryside? Visit us at the Refreshers Fair, in the Students’ Union on Sunday 27th January. This is a chance for people who may have missed us at the Freshers Fair to find out more about us and join the society.