As a volunteer, Harvey will be responsible for both Bunfights, as well as being heavily involved with the AU Ball, Varsity and Tours.

Harvey was first choice goalkeeper for SUFC before a crucial ligament injury ended his season prematurally…in October. Before this, Harvey was playing as a semi-pro at Winchester City FC. Harvey is a second year sport studies student. The Wessex Scene were able to talk to him about 2009-10 just before the Easter Break.

Wessex Scene: What do you see as your biggest challenge as AU Officer?

Will Harvey: I want to increase exposure for clubs. I think a big part of this is getting results out there. Updating the website will be really important, as well as working closely with media and the Wessex Scene. I also see Varsity and the AU ball as really important, and I’m looking forward to working with Bermuda on these and other projects.

WS: What will make a successful Bunfight next year?

WH: Getting another sponsor is going to be crucial, both for the size of the event and the revenue. Again, working with Media and Comms and advertising during Fresher’s Week should pack it out. Using word of mouth within the AU and helping out clubs with a lower profile are also important.

WS: What is your position on offering Fresher’s a ‘Try It, You Might Like It’ taster of the AU?

WH: It’s the AUC that controls the funding for this. I sat in on one of the AUC meetings recently, and the Hang Gliding Club were looking to boost membership in this way. For sports such as hang gliding, which can be really expensive, taster sessions are key to getting people hooked. The big issue with rolling the scheme out is finance, as usual.

WS: Can Varsity be as successful next year as the inaugural event?

WH: Events like this are all about building a solid base and good foundations for the future, which is exactly what Henry did this year. There is, however, lots of potential to improve and expand the event. For example, I would like to use the event to generate greater exposure for clubs.

WS: How do you see yourself and Bermuda working together next year?

WH: I think I’m going to be his bitch! Obviously, some responsibilities need to be delegated and I’ll be working on Bermuda’s lead a lot of the time. But I’ll still look to have my own ideas, my own input. If by the end of the year we can replicate the partnership Potter and Bermuda have had, it will be a good year.

WS: Whose fatter, Bermuda or Potter?

WH: (Thinks hard). Bermuda is more of a solid fat, and Potter is more like jelly…so Potter.

After interviewing Bermuda and Harvey, we asked them a set of questions about their preferences on a number of important issues. Who has the better taste? We’ll let you decide...