Welcome to our members

Many of you may not be aware that our President, Ian Coulson, is unwell and so the Vice Presidents are taking over some of his duties. As you know, Ian is very concerned about the future of the Society and about bringing its resources to a wider audience. Progress in this direction is currently limited without Ian’s input, however, work is ongoing to update the website and improve its accessibility.

A group, led by Clive Drew, is working on plans to attract a wider membership. Shiela Broomfield, our Membership Secretary, has revised the membership records making it easier to keep track of members. You will also have received a new and more durable membership card from her. If Shiela does not have an email address for you and you have no objection to being contacted in that way please let her have your details (see page 22).

You will know from previous correspondence that Pernille Richards, our Hon. Librarian, is standing down and we are actively looking for a replacement. Pernille has done a magnificent job in reorganising the library and arranging activities therein.

This will also be the penultimate newsletter edited by Lyn Palmer. Lyn has been the editor for 15 years and has overseen changes in format and delivery of a very interesting and informative journal.

It is with much sadness that I have to tell you that Peter Stutchbury passed away on 27th of October. He will be greatly missed. He relinquished the post of Hon. General Secretary last year and Bob Cockcroft took over. Bob has had a very steep learning curve in his first year and without his forbearance and expertise the Society would be in a much more difficult position, so we owe him great thanks. You can read more about Bob on Page 23.

Enjoy this bumper issue of the Newsletter and look out for the March issue which will carry all KAS and associated groups’ events for the next 12 months.

Mike Clinch