Description
Welcome to the Caribbean Society!
Ready to create unforgettable memories with good vibes, great food, music and culture? Well then, welcome to the Caribbean Society!
Whether you are from the Caribbean and its disapora, love the culture, or are simply interested in part-taking in new cultural experiences, our doors are wide open to all!
About Us
The University of Bristol's Caribbean Society is dedicated to sharing the unique, diverse and colourful culture of the Caribbean! Started in 2019, we are aiming to continue getting in touch with Caribbean students (and those of Caribbean heritage) across Bristol that wish to stay in tune with their culture, especially being so far away from home (and from the beach!).
All interested students are welcome to take part in our events that will transport you straight to the Caribbean, whether that be home or a cultural adventure, when uni life gets stressful. This is the time to enjoy the food, music, dancing, and the fun of our region! Aside from this, we hope to educate all on the unique cultures and history of the Caribbean while highlighting the beaming Caribbean community that exists in Bristol.
What to Expect/ Events
We host culturally centred events every month. From club nights and parties, to games night and dance classes, to networking events, there is always something happening! Our most recent upcoming event is our Taste of the Caribbean: Give it a Go! Session, on Wednestday the 16th of September, where we will be hosting a speed cooking class on making Caribbean roti, along with taste testing popular roti side dishes and Caribbean drinks! Tickets are free and limited so get them as soon as you can. Come meet new people, celebrate our diverse islands, and experience a little taste of the Caribbean right here in Bristol!
Additional events such as our freshers welcome party and other affairs while be advertised on our Instagram page, so follow to stay updated on everything to come!
Membership Details
We offer three membership options:
- Our Freshers Month Membership is available from the 14th to the 30th of September at the discounted price of £3.
- Our Regular Membership is avaliable all year-round (excluding discounted periods) at the price of £10.
- Our Second Semester Early Bird Membership is available from the beginning of second semester to Feburary 20th at the discounted price of £5.
All membership options give you access to discounted entry to every ticketed event we host, and last for the entire academic year. As our Freshers Month Membership is our cheapest, we advise all present and future members to buy one as soon as possible so you don't miss out!
The Committee
President: Stephanie Iwu (she/her)
Email: gj25345@bristol.ac.uk
Secretary: Rhianon Ince (she/her)
Email: pb23730@bristol.ac.uk
Treasurer: Mayah Stroude (she/her)
Email: uf25364@bristol.ac.uk
Equality & Wellbeing Officer: Maia Ganesh (she/her)
Email: nl25948@bristol.ac.uk
Press Secretary: Madeleine Byam (she/her)
Email: vi25357Abristol.ac.uk
Feel free to contact us when needed!
Other Resources:
If you have any questions or would like more information you can email us at uobcaribbeansociety@gmail.com or message and follow us on instagram at uobcaribbeansociety. Hope to see you soon!
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.
