Join Us
If you have an interest in Astronomy, Cosmology – or just an interest in the night sky – and want to meet like-minded people then please come along to one of our meetings. New members are always welcome, whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced observer. You don’t need to own a telescope.
For membership enquiries please email us at:
Details of membership and entitlements are described below.
You can complete our membership application form and hand it to a committee member at one of our regular monthly meetings. You can complete the form electronically and email it to us at the above address but enrolment will not be completed until your subscription is received. Membership application forms are available here:
Our subscription year runs from January, new members joining at other times have their first year’s subscription reduced pro-rata. A copy of the Society Constitution and Rules can be found here.
Full Membership:
Full membership allows attendance by one person at all meetings, the right to take part in annual general meetings, loan of books, notification of and participation in, any special events such as visits. Full membership also allows loan of society equipment at the discretion of the Committee and is subject to a qualification period.
Adult Membership: £15.00 p.a
Each additional adult family member: £10.00 p.a.
Junior / Student Membership:
Benefits are as for full membership for those under the age of 18 or in full time education
Junior Membership: £2.00 p.a.
Junior Members Please note: The Society shall place the highest priority on the wellbeing of children attending its meetings. The Society shall follow the procedures issued by the Federation of Astronomical Societies in its handbook (section 5.1) where a child is defined as being below 16 years of age. Parents must give written consent for the child to participate unaccompanied in the Society’s events.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome to take part in the club activities for the evening of attendance only. Visitors will be provided with a copy of the club’s programme of activities and speakers. Loan of club books and voting at annual general meetings are not available to visiting members. Your last visit fee is refunded if you become a member.
Adult visitor: £2.00 per visit
Junior visitor: free
