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Hello! My name is Iona, I'm from London and I'm a second year economics student. I've been a member of the wine society for 2 years now and would love the opportunity to be a committee member next year. Ive loved being a part of this society trying new wines, learning about them and meeting new people, and I would love to help create the same experience for others next year. I have experience working in research for a wine magazine in the past and have lots of ideas for fun events that could take place next year. Thank you for reading!

HATTIE BATES 4 PRESIDENT:
TURNING WATER INTO WINE AND YOUR VOTE INTO MINE
What I lack in academic attendance I make up for in wine consumption. Whether that be from your OneStop classics, Aldis finest, (I even dabble around the Tesco mid shelf), or the humble 24hour Sainsbury’s, I’m a lover not a hater. All wine is good wine and I’m here to spread this peace and love to the masses.

Who’s this geezer
• I’m a second year studying History of Art
• An addiction to Vivino (follow me)
• Impressive stamina on a night out (lies)
• 100% accuracy at guessing tasting notes (its a secret)

My plans for the Society
• To experiment more! Natural/ Organic/ Orange, we will do it all.
• Learn how to drink well on our student budgets- we will work our way through the shelves to find everyones new faves.
• Polls! We will have votes to give you a say in what the socials are!
• Show wine isn’t as stuck up as it is stereotyped. Whether you want a one bottle pre, or something to drink with your dinner- wine can be for everyone.
• Get educated but more importantly socialise! I’m hoping we can go bigger and wilder with the socials this year and meet other people who want to learn about wine and have fun.

Since joining in my first year, I have loved the wine society and have been so excited to see what sort of energy I could bring to the committee. I love the idea of a society where everyone has a say and so I plan to have regular votes and polls to make sure we are doing socials that you want to come to most- this way we can get more engagement and fun out of it. I am dedicated and hard working and never say no to a challenge- especially when it’s something I love. I plan to spread the Wine Society word and get more people involved and educated about wine! I have always loved going with my friends to the wine socials and am ready to tackle the leadership not just the drinking.