MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
2010
Click here for the Spring 2010 member newsletter
Click here for the Minutes of the AGM held on 27th Jan 2010
Why not become a Member of the Society, support us in our work and receive the following benefits:
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FREE
entry to The Royal County of Berkshire Show on both
days plus one Guest badge for the County Show - allows
guests use of Members' facilities but does not include
entrance to the Show. Further guest badges may be
purchased by Members in advance at a cost of £20
and £25 at the Show. |
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Use
of Priority Parking before 10.30 am (subject to availability). |
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Reduced entry fees in many Classes at the County Show. |
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Invitation to the President's Reception at the County Show. |
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FREE use of the Members' Enclosure and Members' Grandstand
on Show days (due to licensing regulations under-age Members
will need to be accompanied by an adult Member). The Members'
Enclosure offers a full service restaurant, counter service
- lunch and tea - full bar, private toilets . |
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Updates on the Society via 'The Herald' newsletter
which includes details of events and other activities organised
by the Society, e.g. summer party. |
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Attend and vote at AGM (over 18 years only). |
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Entitlement to nominate agricultural employees
for long service awards. |
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Members evening at Newbury Racecourse. |
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Opportunity to purchase Members Guest
Badges at a cost of £20.00 per person in advance
or £25 at the Show. |
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Membership subscriptions
are due on 1 st January each year. The Society reserves the
right to require the payment of a joining fee of £15
from any Member who pays for the renewal of their membership
after 31 st March. |
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New Members are required to pay a joining fee
of £25 |
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The membership year runs from 1 st November
each year however any new memberships taken out after the
County Show but prior to 31 st October will be deemed to
apply to the following membership year. |
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The annual cost of membership subscriptions
is reviewed annually and will be notified to Members. |
Extra Value
Members subscriptions are available at reduced rates if
paid by Direct Debit
| Annual Member
£47.00 per annum incl VAT if paid by Direct
Debit or £50.00 per annum if paid by cheque,
credit card or cash. |
| Senior Citizen
Annual Member £37.00 per annum if paid by
Direct Debit or £40.00 per
annum if paid by cheque, credit card or cash |
Conditions
The same as for Annual
Members but the reduced price is only available for Senior
Citizens.
Annual Vice-President £165.00
per annum incl VAT if paid by Direct Debit or £170.00 per annum incl
VAT if paid by cheque, credit card or cash |
Additional benefits
THREE two-day tickets
to allow FREE admission for one Vice-President and two Guests
to The Royal County of Berkshire Show on both days including
use of Members' facilities.
Annual
Junior/YFC Member £20.00 per annum incl VAT |
Additional benefits
Additional activities
specifically planned for Junior (up to 18 years old)/YFC
Members (up to 26 years old). Such as fly fishing, Clay pigeon
shooting days etc.
Conditions
Junior
(up to 18 years old)/YFC Members (up to 26 years old).
Life membership is open
to anyone aged 15 or over and entitles the holder to all
the privileges of membership for the whole of their life.
It is not transferable. Life Membership is available
at a rate of £1250.00.
Membership Form 2010
Direct Debit Form
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Financial
Statements for 2009
Society Membership entitles you to a wide programme
of events and activities held throughout the year, enabling you
to enjoy savings and member privileges, whilst helping to support
and promote the charitable aim of promoting agriculture, horticulture,
forestry, rural crafts and skills and educating the public in these
areas. Support for Berkshire's premier annual event.
Articles of Association
At
the AGM an update set of Articles was adopted - a
copy of the new Articles, is here
Click
here for the Minutes of the AGM held on 28th Jan 2009