Description
Looking for a lowkey, yet fun and engaging society to join? Wanting to make meaningful connections? Then the Penfriends Society will be perfect for you!
WHAT DO THE PENFRIENDS SOCIETY DO?
We are a society centred around penpalling, the hobby of letter correspondence! We host letter writing and letter decorating socials, and a wide range of activities to let your crafty side free including postcard decorating, calligraphy workshops, and paper crafting events!
When you join the society, you will be able to join our Whatsapp group designed to provide a space to look for penpals within the university, as well as provide resources to look for penpals beyond, nationally or internationally, allowing you to meet like minded people without the awkwardness or anxiety that can come with face-to-face introductions.
WHY PENPALLING?
One of the main reasons to give penpalling a go is the ability to connect with people who match your vibe without draining your social battery, overwhelming anxiety, or filling up your calender to attend late night socials! It also allows you to build a connection with someone really uniquely and intimately through handwritten letters and handcrafted or hand selected gifts, adding a special touch to your friendship! You can also write and send penpal letters to friends and family abroad, maintaining a special connection through letter writing!
It’s also a chance to develop new skills like learning languages, or develop existing skills like expanding your vocabulary or improving your handwriting! Penpalling is also great to take time away from the screen, meditate and be present when writing!
IS IT FOR ME?
YES! The Penfriends Society welcomes everyone to make the most out of penpalling! No matter you background, year of study and everything in between, we will have something for you! If you want to:
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Start a new hobby
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Make new friends
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Develop your skills
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Get crafty!
Then consider buying a membership!
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS:
As we have just been affiliated, we will only be offering half-year memberships, lasting until the end of the academic year, which costs £2.50, which includes access to borrow equipment at events and to attend socials!
SOCIAL MEDIA:
INSTAGRAM - uob_penfriends_soc
EMAIL - uobpenfriendssoc@gmail.com
Email or DM us for any questions or queries!
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
President - Anne Ramos - oh23349@bristol.ac.uk
Vice President - Kady Wilson - ub23308@bristol.ac.uk
Treasurer - Atmika Sarathi - dd23574@bristol.ac.uk
Secretary - Yiting Chen - jd23207@bristol.ac.uk
Equalities and Wellbeing Officer - G Tan - nu23241@bristol.ac.uk
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.
