At the recent Committee Meeting the Membership Secretary reported that subscription payments are coming in. However, there are more still to come. If yours is outstanding, the Treasurer would be delighted if you were to pay it sooner rather than later. Yes, the rate remains at £3. The renewal slip attached to the last Newsletter (January) makes this easier for the Membership Secretary.
A reminder that the Guild's Mid-week (Vice-President's) Tours take place on the 3rd Thursday of every month, except in April, which will be on the 2nd Thursday (14th) to avoid Holy Week. A variety of areas are visited on these tours. is the General Contact and she can supply you with details.
Guild Ringing Tour | Saturday 2nd July. See Notices for details. |
Mini-Mouse Striking competition | Saturday 10th September. Location & details tba: book the date! |
Guild Walking Tour | Saturday 1st October: See Notices. |
Guild AGM & Striking Comps | Saturday 15th October at Barford, Warks. Full details tba! |
Intershires Striking Competition | Possible event: early November. Details later |
They are also in the calendar!
The deadline for the next issue of the FSG Newsletter (July 2011) is June 13th 2011
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