Who are the Wayfarers?
Wayfarers is the University of Birmingham's society for all those who love hiking, mountaineering, and the outdoors. Our members come from all reaches of the University, from first year undergraduates to final year PhD students, with plenty of mature and international students, which means there is always a great mix of people at our events, with plenty to talk about.
The Society has a rich history in getting students out of Birmingham and off the beaten track. While the University has changed greatly in the past several decades, the hills and fields (and pubs!) of Britain are largely the same as when the first Wayfarers stepped off the tram for a ramble around the Clent Hills in 1933.
Membership costs just £10 per year, which allows you to sign up for our day walks, coach trips and weekend trips and socials. Walks happen most weekends in term time, and come in three main varieties: day trips by trains to local beauty spots, coach trips to wonders further-a-field or weekend trips by minibus to national parks around the country.
We also plan plenty of socials, with a good mix of sober socials and trips to the pub, whatever your preference might be. Some highlights include trips to Hollywood Bowl, karaoke and trampolining. You can join us for some Sports Nights too!
We've got a great track record of providing an exciting calendar of events, and we won the 2021/2022 Society of the Year award to prove it!
How do I get involved?
If that sounds like a great deal to you, like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, for all information on how to get involved with our society!
If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch, you can send us a message on Instagram/Facebook or send us an email at wayfarers@guild.bham.ac.uk
2024/2025 Committee
These are the people organising the events for this academic year, we're all very friendly so please feel free to get in touch if you've got any questions and make sure you come and say hello at the societies fair and our taster events in welcome week!
President - Harvey Turner
Secretary - Sam Carey
Treasurer - Martin Atkinson
Bookings Secretary - Catherine Cross
Social and Welfare Secretaries - Becky Brown and Becky Stacey
Communications Officer - Aimée Howell
Transport Secretary - Kieran Roper
Gear and Safety Secretary - Daisy Bagshaw
Contact Us
Email: wayfarers@guild.bham.ac.uk
Newsletter: http://weekly.wayfarersbham.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayfarersbham
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfarersbham/
Website: www.wayfarersbham.co.uk
HAVING TROUBLE BECOMING A MEMBER?
If you are having problems with your login on the Guild website, please make sure you have clicked on the activation link that was emailed to you after registering. Should the problem persist please contact studentgroups@guild.bham.ac.uk
