Description
About Us
BUCG is all about volunteering and the outdoors in Bristol ! The activities and events we run are focused on building a community centered around our love of nature and doing what we can do to conserve local green spaces. We also seek to improve students' wellbeing through activities such as gardening at our allotment, unwinding with outdoor crafts and community-building socials. We also want to offer anyone interested in pursuing a conservation-adjacent future the chance to network with both local organisations and professionals as well as more global connections. This wide-ranging network we facilitate can benefit all those with interest in conservation as well as our more casual members who may be eager to learn about this field. Working with local organisations is also a fantastic opportunity for those new to Bristol to connect with local communities and volunteers not associated with the university bubble. Whether it’s tree planting, squirrel counting, veggie growing, bramble machete-ing, or just sitting somewhere green eating biscuits, we have something for you.
Our Spaces
BUCG has access to two university green spaces: a BUCG plot in the Life Sciences allotment and a university-owned forest (Providence Plantation) just outside the city. Exclusive access to these sites allows us to regularly host outdoor activities both focused on maintaining these spaces and simply socialising outdoors (when the weather permits). Additionally, BUCG volunteers at green spaces in and around Bristol such as Royate Hill nature reserve, Avon Needs Trees and the University's own green projects.
Get involved!
We're very casual so you can come once or twice, or come to every event. Like our Facebook page for the latest information about events and join the community groupchat, or email Julia our president for more information. Have a look at our Instagram (@bucg1972) to see loads of photos from previous trips, to find out a little more about the committee, or to find out about upcoming events.
23/24 Committee
- President - Julia (ea21150)
- CETO (conservation education and training officer) - Maximos (ng22618)
- Secretary - Henry (cl22904)
- Treasurer - Nina (qc21886)
- Equality officer - Ciara (nb21458)
- Allotment managers - Katie (jt22735) and Henry (cl22904)
- Tools and safety officers - Josh (vp21732) and Phineas (ri19710)
- Social secretary - Hanfa (fn21572)
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
