University of York Conservatives

People of the York Tories (2008–2009)

Information about the committee and honorary members.

Committee

	Anna Appleton Chairman Description courtesy of Hedley Mellor What can be said about our dear girl Anna? It would be folly to attempt to describe with mere words that wondrous beauty. When any man walks within sight of the face that glows with the sweet light of a summer sunset, the eyes that glitter like a thousand stars, the voice that flows like silk through the eyes, he is enraptured. He becomes dumbfounded like a man whose tongue has been forcibly removed by a blade. His mind is filled with nothing else but Anna. His thoughts can be turned to no other task. Even these words which I have here attempted are severely inadequate, and I am loathe to offer them to the world. I humbly offer them to you in the vain hope it will give you a true understanding of our great officer, our dear Anna Appleton.
	Paul Giannaros External Vice Chair Description courtesy of the man himself I was born in Athens, AD 1989. At the wee age of 4½ I moved to England, with the family relocating to London. At the University of York I read Computer Science. I joined and am active in the York Tories because it allows for interesting discussion and good socials with like-minded people, but mainly because of the great group of friends that I've made there. Well, mostly great. My hobbies include playing the classical guitar and ukulele, reading (more non-fiction at the moment, but mostly literature of the last century) and walking. I think our taps should dispense Liefmans Kriek and not water.
	Anna Appleton Internal Vice Chair Description courtesy of Hedley Mellor What can be said about our dear girl Anna? It would be folly to attempt to describe with mere words that wondrous beauty. When any man walks within sight of the face that glows with the sweet light of a summer sunset, the eyes that glitter like a thousand stars, the voice that flows like silk through the eyes, he is enraptured. He becomes dumbfounded like a man whose tongue has been forcibly removed by a blade. His mind is filled with nothing else but Anna. His thoughts can be turned to no other task. Even these words which I have here attempted are severely inadequate, and I am loathe to offer them to the world. I humbly offer them to you in the vain hope it will give you a true understanding of our great officer, our dear Anna Appleton.
	Christopher Etheridge Treasurer Chris is a politics student at Alcuin College and was elected Treasurer of the society on the basis of previous financial experience. He was chairman of his school council between the years 2006-2007, and subsequently gained himself the nickname "Ebenezer Etheridge". Chris is strongly Conservative and has lived in Croydon South, a safe Conservative seat, for the whole of his life. He is a true fan of Margaret Thatcher, spending many hours arguing with Socialists about the merits of her economic policy and the problems relating to dependency culture in modern Britain. His main interests other than politics include playing Cricket, Table Tennis and Pool, and creating annoying puns. These puns have divided the society, with some people labelling them "annoying" and others stating that "it would not be the same if the society lacked eccentricity". Despite the image presented on this website, Chris is not a heavy drinker but prefers to drink "socially" and "in moderation". He is however very keen on society socials including meals out and ten-pin bowling.
	Hedley Mellor Secretary Description courtesy of Anna Appleton A popular topic of conversation among the York Tories is Hedley's sexuality, as when it comes to girls he does not excel. Instead, he tends to drop them in puddles and yell abuse at them. Whilst this may be a return to playground tactics where insulting is merely disguising his true feelings, there is still hope for all of those lucky men out there who are waiting for Hedley and his cardigans to come out of the closet. Mr Mellor's wardrobe is a source of constant entertainment, often consisting of flowery pashminas, military jackets, jumpers which are literally falling apart, straw hats and of course, his cardigans. As Hedley is in the middle of making a 'film’' he believes it is important to be as eccentric as possible, perhaps to distract people from the quality of this 'film' (genre still unknown). With his laser quest skills and drunken antics Hedley makes a fine contribution to this society and if he happened to be dropped into the lake all tied up, he would be sorely missed.
	Sarah Megarity Events I'm a big fan of root vegetables. You can bake them, roast them, skewer them, dauphinoisify them, fry them, microwave them, and boil them. Mm mmm mmmm!
	Eve Phillips Events I am a second year Historical Archaeology student at the University of York with aspirations of one day appearing on time team! I decided to join the York Tories to meet other like minded people, have a laugh and socialise. Plus I think it is a great way to meet intersting people such as guest speakers, as well as offering a challenge to various views through debates. Hobbies include CAMRA, English civil war re-enactment, horse riding, shopping, drinking, digging and sleeping. All in all a warm and friendly person.
	Felix Bungay Press Felix is a committed Conservative Libertarian who believes in low taxes and a smaller state. He is currently in his 2nd year and reading History and Politics.
	Chris Southeran Publicity Description courtesy of Jacob Brailsford This particular person is, in fact, as Morrissey once quite rightly said, a very charming man. He boasts a physique that would complement the greatest of runners or climbers. Come to think of it, everything about this young gent is wonderful. That is excluding the hair - not so much of a desired mop top but more of a crop top really. Mr Christopher Southeran has qualities to suit just about any occasion - that is probably what is so inviting and appealing about this young man's nature. Be it a night out in drag, as a chav or raver, he will always come up trumps. The sharp Northern wit is ever present, even though my dad is overwhelmingly poorer than my learned friend. Mr Southeran (the chap) is a very approachable person with an outgoing personality.
	Charlotte Brown Ordinary Officer (To be said in a Wolverhampton drawl) Bro-o-wn! Black ho-o-le!
	Zinnie Denby-Mann Ordinary Officer Born Clare Denby-Mann, my friends insist on calling me Zinnie, as they think it is the sound an impudent toddler makes when they start their rampage hell-bent on apocalypse.