Description
Welcome
Bristol University Conservative Association (BUCA) is the home for right-leaning students to discuss politics, meet MPs, network and gain campaigning experience. We generally promote Conservative ideology however, we are not fully associated with the party machine so welcome debate and the discussion of ideas. Although we are a right-leaning organisation, we welcome people of any background or affiliation and enjoy hearing points of view different to our own!
In recent years, speakers have included prominent party names such as Lord Heseltine, Lord Howard, Jeremy Hunt, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Kwasi Kwarteng, John Redwood, Baroness Morgan and Sir Graham Brady.
We host a number of social events throughout the year including debates, quizzes, talks, pub socials and formal dinners.
Committee
Chairman: William WIlde
Deputy Chairman: Yassine Bouchakour
Treasurer and Social Secretary: Thomas Farrell
Secretary: Blaire KMin
Equalities Officer: Samuel Holland
Campaigning
Campaigning with BUCA is an easy and enjoyable way to become involved in politics.
During elections we regularly undertake local campaigning for the Bristol City Council elections, sometimes standing our own candidates. In recent general elections we have focused our efforts on the key marginal seat of Bristol North West.
Elections
Each year our Members elect the following officeholders: Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Social Secretary. Nominations open at noon the Friday before the election and close forty-eight hours later. Candidates should submit their nomination form to the Returning Officer .
If you interested in helping to run the election in the role of Returning Officer, please get in touch with the Chairman.
If you have any questions, please ask our Returning Officer.
Social media
Please like our Facebook page to stay updated: https://www.facebook.com/BristolUniversityConservatives/
Alumni
Mark Francois MP (former Chairman), Theresa Villiers MP, Stephen Crabb MP, Baroness Anelay, Tom Tughendhat MP.
Terms and conditions
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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.
