In Memory Of...

Alyssa

She is our much loved ex-president, comes from Cornwall, so really she should be a pirate, but I don’t think she’d make a very good pirate (though if Kiera Knightly can) so maybe would be a better (Cornish Ice)creamery proprietor. She loves being a student so much, after one degree she feels ‘you gotta catch them all’ and is staying on for another one.

Laurence Pull-Free-Men (L1)

One half of the society pod. Got stopped and ID'd by the police trying to steal a van that later turned out to be the hire van he was driving from Thrifty. Very friendly otherwise, and a good pair of legs honed from years of orienteering.

Joe

Joe’s favourite children's TV program was Playdays, now he gets to drive his own version of the Playbus which always stops at the ‘Lets go up a mountain and have lots of fun’ stop. Ding ding! -this is of course the minibus.

Mirella Masiello

Well-known in the society as the Italian Goddess – partly because she is Italian (and so can cook amazing food), but mainly because she has big boobs. Ella acts as a great mum if you’re away on weekends and need someone to chat to but is also very nifty while scrambling or climbing up mountains and has been described as having very strong legs.

Most likely to be found making delicious Italian delicacies or any other yummy food whilst practising being a doctor.

Vicky

Joyous. Terrific!

Anne McCabe & Tamsin Glasgow

Anne (AKA Stern Anne) and Tamsin (AKA The Ox) were discovered living in an abandoned Romanian castle in September 2006.  UBES instantly fell in love with Anne’s spotty pants, fear of dogs and ability to lighten her rucksack by leaving critical items behind, while Tamsin’s never ending smile and “floaty light” personality ensured they both got smuggled home on the plane.

Anne is most likely to be found with a road atlas but no idea of where she is; Tamsin, floating high above us all in a cloud of happiness.

Sarah B

Knows everything, has everything. If you are lost or in need of guidance on a trip, this is where to come! Will one day rule the world, universe and beyond.

Tom

Gave up the reins of his beloved UBES in the summer of '08. Now he's left he probably can't stop me writing:

Four Handy Facts about Tom (from his younger brother...):

1. As a child did the classic 'head in a catflap' trick
2. Teenage turning point - aged 14 spent an afternoon drinking Stella and White Lightening in a field - a classy trend that continued through the following years
3. Weird obsession with putting his "willy" through letter boxes as a fresher
4. Does an unrivalled raw chicken impersonation (nakedness ensues)

Neil

Every weekend we used to hand over control to our tame minibus driver. Some say he grew so big from eating an abundance of potatoes at a very early age, others say that he is the result of genetic testing to create a long legged mechanical spider..... but all we know is that he is called Neil.

Dancing Dave

As the name suggests Dancing Dave is widely renowned for his ability to get a rave on. He can often be seen throwing some frightening shapes at a variety of fine alcoholic establishments (and on the streets, afterwards, whenever, wherever really.) Amongst other talents he is skilled in the art of cornflake box manoeuvring.

Kate

Kate is now a fully grown vet and ready to be released onto the animal world.  Former PUBES, Kate has a long distance relationship with UBES all the way from Langford, but luckily she still manages to escape from the cows to scramble up and down mountains while naming different types of sheep on the way up.  Also is very gear obsessed and has a large range of red clothing!

Most likely to be found telling weird and wonderful stories of the very very strange things she has to do to animals...

Dave 10

Another in our society who has fantasies about planes, flying and is rather uber keen about Top Gun. Always up for good religious debate and doesn't mind being a 'Domestic Dave' once in a while. Most likely to be making any climbing or via ferrata route look impossible but always reaches the top in the end.

Tash

A surprisingly speedy driver for someone so green. In the words of of Kermit the Frog "It's not easy being Green", but we did get there faster.

Andy

A truely lovable guy. He's not a smoker, and loves repairing his feet.

Becca

Although half the size of a human (but not just the bottom half) her enthusiasm would appear as a big tiger if it had to be personified as its favourite safari animal, maybe with a little fez hat on.

Kat

She's nimble, she's fun, she's always on the run (towards boys) this is kat. She's into lots of drinking and laughs, and occasionally going climbing if cute men from the mountaineers are going to be there.

Paul

Young male, GSOH, seeking fun and frolics in the mountains.

Ali

This ex kit and safety officer is quick, he's always up the hill faster than everyone else. He also like's Wallace and Grommet's A Grand Day Out.

Rowan

Not often found in haberdasheries, but instead takes pleasure from a naturalist lifestyle. If she’s not unplugging Bristol students she’s out making a big scene happen much largely

Tamlyn

Often confused with a mountain goat, but with a better billy goats gruff. Rarely seen without a bottle of whiskey.

Adam

Yet another ex-ubes climbing officer who ran off to the RAF, (watch out Chris, you could be next). A one man mountain machine, who when asked what his favourite scene from top gun was, got his top off and re-enacted some homoerotic volleyball game.

Dave 1, Virden

A society wiseman. Knows about the 'before time' (pre- our Freshers' week). Is allowed to drive the minibus (i.e. 'responsible adult'). Climbs lots, knows lots about climbing. Has a rack that leaves most of us feeling inadequate. Expert at misplacing his kneecap. Occasionally dragged into uni and does some PhD-related panicking.

Dave 3, Jarman

Claims he is a member of staff when intoxicated. Don't believe a word of it, he merely lives in abandoned offices in the university and scribbles his name in university publications as they come off the photocopier. Minibus driver and doubles up as an emergency beacon.