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First Taster Trip

Tuesday 2nd October, 2018 Written by Webmaster

On Sunday 7th October we will heading to Providence Plantation, a piece of university-owned woodland, for our first trip of the year. This is a Taster Trip, so is open to non-members and members alike, so come along if you are still undecided about if you want to join to see if this society is for you. It’ll be a great chance to learn about what we get up to in Conservation Group. We will likey be clearing back summer scrub growth and there will be a tour of the wood.

If you would like to come along please email Lucy, our president, by 7 pm on Wednesday 3rd Octorber.

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Welcome Picnic

Tuesday 2nd October, 2018 Written by Webmaster

On Sunday 30th September we will be having our first social event of the year – a picnic on the Downs. This will be a great chance for new and old members to get to know each other and the committee, as well as to ask any questions they have. We will also be making DIY birdfeeders.

We will meet at the Clifton Observatory at 1 pm, or if you are unsure where the that is, there will be someone outside Beacon House at 12:30 pm to walk up there with you (look for someone in a BUCG t-shirt). Bring your own lunch,  but biscuits and other sweet treats and snacks will be provided. Click going on the Facebook event if you’re able to come! (Join Bristol University Conservation Group Facebook page to find the event.)

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Welcome Fair

Thursday 27th September, 2018 Written by Webmaster

On Firday 28th September the Welcome Fair is kicking off the new academic year and as always we will be there at our stall. Whether you’ve never heard of us before or a wanting to join us again for another year of conservation fun we look forward to seeing you there. You can sign up to the mailing list at the fair or by emailing web@bucg.org.uk.  To join please sign up on the Bristol SU website.

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Providence Plantation clearing and barbeque

Friday 1st June, 2018 Written by Webmaster

The summer holidays are just around the corner so it’s time for our final conservation trip of the year to Providence Plantation! On Sunday 3rd June we will be clearing the butterfly glade to slow doen the flurry of bramble growth over the summer. Then, in the late afternoon, we will have a barbeque. We will supply the barbecue and food like breadbuns and condiments (ketchup etc.), you just need to bring anything you’d like to be barbecued, plus drinks, snacks ect.

This should be a really nice trip to end the year, so even if you haven’t had chance to come to any other trips during term everyone is welcome to come along and try out some conservation work. It would be lovely to see lots of you there before saying bye for the summer!
It may have been a rainy week but the weather is looking lovely on Sunday so where better to spend the day than in the great outdoors! So that we have an idea of numbers, please could you either email our social secretary Cassia or say you are going on the facebook event.

 

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AGM 2018

Wednesday 25th April, 2018 Written by Webmaster

We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on the at 5pm on Friday 4th May at the King’s Arms on Whiteladie’s Road (the date and location are subject to possible change).  This is your chance to have a say in the running of your society, vote on the next year’s comitte members and to stand for any of the comittee positions.

Being on the BUCG comittee is a great opportunity to contribute to your society, have fun, and looks good on  your CV (particularly if you’re aiming for a career in environmental work). Even if you are not going to stand for a position, do come along to vote and enjoy a few drinks and free nibbles together at one of our last events of the year.

You can also submit am mostion to change the consitution, which will be voted on at the AGM. If you would like to propose a costintuitional adment anr/or run for a a committee position please email Heather, though you can always do so on the day. If you stand for a comittee position you will be asked to give a small speech to promote yourself (don’t worry, it is very casual and needn’t be long).

These are the committee positions available: president; vice president; treasurer; tools and saftery officer (x2); secretary; social secretary (x2); webmaster; Providence Plantation officer (x2).

The Facebook event page can be found here.

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Providence nature walk

Wednesday 25th April, 2018 Written by Webmaster

On the afternoon of Sunday 29th April we will be having a nature walk around Providence Plantation guided by experts from the Bristol Naturalists Society. This is a great oppurtinity to lear about the woodland wildlife, especially about birdsong invertabrates and recording methods. We will begin the event with a picnic in the woods. Please email Heather by 7pm on Friday 27th April if you would like to come along.

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BUCG clothing

Monday 9th April, 2018 Written by Webmaster

The design (see below) has been voted on and Lucy, our VP, is now taking orders.

You can choose from T-shirts (product code GD002), hoodies (GD057) and sweatshirts (GD056). You can view the available sizes and colours for each type garment on the Shirt Tales website. Prices are £5 per T-shirts, £8 per hoodie and £7 per sweatshirt though these may go down if we get enough orders.

Please fill in this form or email Lucy to place your order before Sunday 15th April.

The back design voted for 2018’s clothing.

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Board game social

Friday 9th March, 2018 Written by Webmaster

We are planning a social to Chance and Counters, a board games café on the week begining 19th March. After the games will then go to a nearby pub a few drinks. This is a great chance to join us on our final social before the Easter break. We want to maximise the number of people who can come, so if you are interested please check out the Facebook event and vote on what date works for you or email Heather.

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Berrow Dunes

Friday 9th March, 2018 Written by Webmaster

UPDATE: Again, because of the snow we have had to cancel the trip.

On Sunday 18th March we will be going to Berrow Dunes in Somerset. BUCG has been going there yearly to help Sedgemoor District Council preserve the dunes and wetlands in the area. If you would like to join us on this seaside trip please email Heather by 7pm on Thursday 15th March – places are limited.

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Avon Wildlife Trust trip

Tuesday 27th February, 2018 Written by Webmaster

UPDATE: Due to the snow, we have had to cancel the trip.

We are going on a trip with the Avon Wildlife Trust on Sunday 4th March. Their trips are always great and they find really interesting and different activities for us to do. With coursework and strikes stressing everyone out, this is a great opportunity to get outside and away from Bristol for a day. Please email Heather by 7pm on Friday 2nd March if you are interested.

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