Hello again from the local groups’ corner. The AA’s new initiatives for local groups are coming on apace. We now have an advice pack available for those considering starting a new group. The advice pack was put together with the help of some long running local groups from around the country; it contains some excellent tips for beginning and promoting groups. Contact the AA office if you would like a copy.
The speakers list is also completed; it is included in with the advice pack. Once again this list was put together with the help of local groups who recommended the speakers who are on the list. Both the speakers list and the advice pack are good examples of how we can all work together to promote astrology at a local level.
I am still attempting to make sure that all the groups listed on the AA’s web page are current. As I have emailed and sent letters to all of the groups listed I will assume that a group is no longer currently running if I haven't had a response by the end of conference in October. Otherwise please do keep us updated with the details of your group so that we can help to promote it via Transit magazine and the Astrological Association’s web pages. Please send your details to Glenda at astrogroups@gmail.com
I do hope I will be able to meet some of you at the Astrological Association's 2005 conference in York. There will be 80 sessions with some top quality astrologers. The full timetable and speakers list is on the website at: www.astrologer.com/aanet During the conference there will also be some exciting news for local groups, so don't miss the meeting for local groups which is scheduled for 6:15 pm Saturday 1st October. This is also an opportunity for you to share your ideas and give us feedback.
Don't forget the AA are going to provide a dedicated area in the exhibition hall for local groups. This is a great opportunity to let the rest of the astrological world know of your groups existence so why not bring along publicity material to advertise your group. Finally there is one more great way you can promote your group, donate an item to the silent auction on behalf of your group! If you want to do this please contact Komilla Sutton (c/o the Astrological Association).
Glenda Cole
Glenda can be contacted at astrogroups@gmail.com
There are many local astrology groups throughout the UK and Ireland and the AA directory is a great place to start for those looking to meet up with like minded enthusiasts. Check out our website too: www.astrologer.com/aanet
The directory isn't complete, if you'd like your group listed just drop an email to me, Glenda Cole, at astrogroups@gmail.com. Please include the name of your group, a contact name, an email address and web site URL if you have one and a brief description of your group and its activities.
Please note that this is a service provided by the Astrological Association of Great Britain to promote astrology. We have no formal affiliation with any of these groups and we are not responsible for the activities of any of the groups listed.
For a calender of local group meetings and events, go to the AA's Astrologer's Diary
DIRECTORY OF LOCAL GROUPS
NORTH EAST
EAST YORKSHIRE ASTROLOGY GROUP
Contact: Paula Garton paulag@karma26.fsbusiness.co.uk
NORTH WEST
BOLTON ASTROLOGICAL SOCIETY
Contact: Jennifer Miller, 1 Thomas Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3QF Email: boltonastrolsoc@yahoo.com
CHESHIRE ASTROLOGY GROUP
Contact: Jane Brooks jane@api-uk.org
FULL CIRCLE ASTROLOGY GROUP
Contact: Diana Moor Linda Tinsley, 8 Alexander Court, 10 York Road, Southport, Merseyside.PR8 2AD
SANDBACH ASTROLOGICAL SOCIETY
Contact: Charles Toogood, 30 George Street, Elworth, SANDBACH, Cheshire CW11 9JD Tel: 01270 766852
NORTHERN LIGHTS ASTROLOGICAL SOCIETY
Contact : Kevin Rowan-Drewitt, 14 Ball Street Blackpoo lFY1 6HL
http://nlblackpool.mysite.wanadoo-members.com
THE MIDLANDS
BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL ASTRO NETWORKING
Contact: Karon Meakin, 4 Yerbury Grove Erdington Birmingham B23 7TR
LONDON
ASTROLOGICAL LODGE OF LONDON
50 Gloucester PlaceLondon W1U 8EA
BROMLEY ASTROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Contact: Lynne Beale & Frank Clifford, 21 Albert Road, London SE9 4SW
BARNET ASTROLOGY WORKSHOPS
Contact: Sandie Knights Tel: 020 8440 6262
EAST ANGLIA
BEDFORD ASTROLOGY CLUB
Contact: Teresa Bellmaine bedford.astrology@virgin.net
SIBLE HEDINGHAM GROUP
Contact: Wanda Sellar Tel 01787 463459
SOUTHEND ASTROLOGY GROUP
Meets at: Balmoral Community Centre , Salisbury Road, Southend, Essex. Contact: Pam Hounsell phounsell@hotmail.com
SUFFOLK ASTROLOGICAL SOCIETY
Contact: Glenda Cole, 57 Pemberton Walk, Bury St Edmunds, SuffolkIP33 2PE
www.suffolk-astrological-society.org.uk
SOUTH EAST
BRIGHTON ASTROLOGY GROUP
Contact: Paul Wade, Horam Manor Oasthouse, Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0JB Tel: +44 (0) 1435-813479 Fax: +44 (0) 1435-812728
BROAD OAK STUDY GROUP
Contact: Jeannine van Dun, 10 Ladyridge, BROCKHAMPTON, Herefordshire HR1 4SQ
jeanine@ladyridge.fsnet.co.ukCHICHESTER ASTROLOGY GROUP
Contact: Jennie Scott, dip WESA
GREAT MISSENDEN ASTROLOGY GROUP
Contact: Debby Luxton, Greenways Cottage, Hare Lane , Little Kingshill, Great Missenden
MILTON KEYNES API
Contact: Ghislaine Adams ghislaineadams@onetel.com
OLD WINDSOR ASTROLOGY CLUB
Contact: Dawn Roffe DFAstrolS , 12 Warrington Spur, Old Windsor, Berks SL4 2NF
www.oldwindsorastrologyclub.co.uk
SOUTH COAST ASTROLOGICAL FORUM
Contact: Malcolm Cross, The White House, 71 Lumsden Avenue, Shirley, Southampton SO15 5EJ
Malcolmdavid.Insights@btinternet.com
WEST WICKHAM ASTROLOGY GROUP
Contact: Lawrie Simnett wwastro@tiscali.co.uk
WOKING ASTROLOGY GROUP
Contact: Beryl McAuliffe, 88 Brookfield Rd, Aldershot, Hants GU12 4UT
SOUTH WEST
ARCTURUS RISING - AN ASTROLOGY GROUP FOR BRISTOL AND THE WEST
Contact: Chris Mitchell, 34 Greville Road, Southville, Bristol BS3 1LL Phone: 0117 963 6847
AQUARIUS SEVERN
Contact Andrew Sime, 74 Thrupp Lane, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 2DG
EXETER ASTROLOGY GROUP
Contact: Ed Gillam
Please contact via link on website: www.asteria.freeserve.co.uk/eag
PLYMOUTH ASTROLOGY GROUP
Contact: Robert Anderson, 23 Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6DU
NorthNode@10thhouse.freeserve.co.uk
TOTNES ASTROLOGY GROUP
6 Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5PH
David Matthews starlynx@btopenworld.com
WESSEX ASTROLOGY CIRCLE
Contact: Eileen Richardson EileenMcAdam@aol.com
SCOTLAND
AQUARIUS RISING
Caledonian Art House, 752-756 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8UJ
Contact: Pamela Blair pamela.blair@virgin.net
SCOTTISH ASTROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION