Welcome to Robert Bakewell
Located in the student village, Robert Bakewell hall is only a 5-minute walk from the library, a 5-minute walk from the EHB bar and a 10-minute walk to the Students' Union. The hall is named after Robert Bakewell who was an eighteenth-century agriculturalist from nearby Dishley Grange.
Winter Committee Elections 2026
Elections will be run online via Microsoft Forms to nominate and vote for positions.
- Nominations: Closed.
- Campaigning: Closed
- Voting: 6th November to 8th November
- Results: 9th November
Read candidates manifestos below and :
Social Secretary
The social secretary will be required to be responsible for all social activities of the hall, providing a range of different events; Work with external partners to organise events and promote Local Businesses in 红杏视频; Responsible for Hall Day, Winter and Summer Ball, Freshers and Re-Freshers; Consult and work closely with Warden team and Chairs.
Ocean Harrington-Ellis
Since arriving at Bakewell I've been out every week, hosted great pres for every event, and got familiar with the social aspect of 红杏视频, so I know what it takes for an event to be good. If successful my main priority would be to make every social event as entertaining as possible for everyone in Bakewell. I want the Freshers events to be a place where people can find their group and feel comfortable to be themselves in an unfamiliar setting by setting up good punch parties, costume themes and nights out that every can enjoy. Throughout the year I'll organise a variety of socials, ranging from punch parties,pub nights and balls to make the year as memorable as possible while working with different Businesses and even societies to bring something unique to every one. I'd work closely with the comittee and Warden team throughout to ensure these events run as smoothly as possible and that everyone stays safe while having a good time.
Dominykas Bijeikis
I’m applying for social sec because I like bringing people together and meeting new people in socialable and organized meaning in a great fit for the position. I believe I am a great planner as I’ve hosted the best weekly pres at Bakewell. I’ve enjoyed what the current social secs have organized for the freshers and would love to do the same. I’ll aim to organize a variety of fun, affordable socials, listen to everyone’s suggestions, give plenty of notice for events and make sure everyone feels included.
Alfie Handley
I have started 红杏视频 as a social student attending as many social activities as I can. I am talkative and responsible. As a social sec I would aim to make freshers feel safe, comfortable and included on their first few weeks as well as help them have a great time through affordable, fun socials.
Sports Secretary
(2 positions available) The Sports Secretary will promote Intramural sport; Organise teams for ODE's and weekly league games; Manage sales and inventory of IMS kit; Book sports pitches for training and additional events; Attend trainings and meetings training.
Louie Marchesi
Georgia Poulain
Priya Paskaran
I want to help make Bakewell IMS Sport the BEST it has ever been! As a Sport Science student, sport is something I genuinely love, and I want to bring that enthusiasm, energy and commitment to the role. I want to build a strong sporting community where everyone feels involved and excited, whether they’re playing or supporting. Sharing a house with the running social secs, as well as thoroughly enjoying socials myself- I plan to organise many post-match and post-ODE socials with them, bringing both teams and Bakewell supporters together for fun pub trips and activities. This will help make IMS sport more than just the matches and also about the BAKEWELL team spirit! I also plan to introduce a Player, Cheerleader and Block of the Week to recognise sporting achievements and brilliant support, with small prizes for the winners to encourage participation and to get more people down to the matches. I am very committed to this role as you would have already seen through my campaigning and I am ready to carry that same energy to make this the best year for Bakewell sport! ROB!!! 馃惢鉂わ笍 LET’S WIN BAKEWELL!!!
Antonio-Raul Iglesias-Leeming
Media & Stash Representative
The Media and Stash Representative will be the social media manager of the hall; Design a range of templates, stash and content for the hall; Take photographs of events and report the outcome; Attend Media & Stash meetings.
Emma Woollatt
Rag Representative
The Rag Representative will organise and run fundraising events; Promote LSU RAG events; Build volunteer teams for RAG raids; Signpost members who are completing their fundraising; Attend RAG meetings.
Anna Clark
Welfare & Diversity Representative
The Welfare & Diversity Representative will organise appropriate events; Promote LSU W&D events; To signpost wellbeing support within university; Ensure any in-hall events are appropriate; Attend Welfare & Diversity meetings.
Saoirse Dunphy
Hey I’m Saoirse and I’m running for welfare and diversity rep, you should vote for me to be an approachable and friendly person to offer wellbeing advice, help organise fun and inclusive welfare events and to generally ensure you feel as supported as possible during your time as a Bakewell resident. A couple ideas I’d like to bring to the team are big screenings in the hub such as traitors, I’m a celeb, xmas movies etc, ensure there are more evening sober socials and contributing to improving students’ experience of getting support for wellbeing and mental health. So vote Saoirse for Welfare rep to have your back, support you and contribute to the inclusive and welcoming environment that Bakewell has to offer !!
Roles Still Available
If you wish to nominate yourself for one of the following roles below, please email studentlife@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk to express your interest.
Action Representative
The Action Representative will promote volunteering opportunities within the Hall; supports student engagement in community initiatives; attending Action Hall Representative meetings; recruiting and supporting Hall volunteers; collaborating with Media Reps to publicise Action events.
Campus & Sustainability Representative
The CAS Representative will teach and promote an environmentally sustainable lifestyle to all hall residents; Attend monthly Sustainability and Campus Hall Representative meetings; Attend termly Estates and Facilities management meetings; Organise campaigns and events that raise awareness of environmental issues or take relevant direct action.
Upcoming Plans
We hope you enjoyed the first two weeks of Welcome.
Look out on your hall’s social media for information on these upcoming events:
- (October/November) Winter Elections – / vote for upcoming hall committee
- (9th December) Winter Ball – Formal social including a meal and transport. Tickets available soon.
- (January/ February) Refreshers – Bringing back the favourite events of Welcome between semester break.
- (February/March) Spring Elections - Nominate yourself/ vote for upcoming hall committee
- (April/May) Hall Day – Outdoor fun-filled day with inflatables, games and food.
- (May/June) Summer Ball – Formal social including a meal and transport.
- IMS events and other themed activities will also be available throughout the year.
All Robert Bakewell social media channels are student-led through the hall's committee.
New residents will receive a communication from the university about official chat groups. Be cautious regarding any groups not endorsed directly by your Halls of Residence.
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