LOCAL GROUPS SECTION by Glenda Cole

Local Groups Report

It’s nice to see so many local groups still flourishing and new groups coming into being. It shows the level of interest in astrology is high and that people still want to meet others who ‘talk the same language. This year’s annual AA conference is an ideal place to do just that.

As you may know the theme of the conference is "Astrology - Then and Now", looking at astrology both ancient and modern and it is being held at the University of Hertfordshire, in Hatfield. If you’ve never been to an AA conference before, this is the perfect opportunity to sample the unique atmosphere; there is something for everyone, whether you’re a new student of astrology or an experienced professional astrologer. You can book your place at conference online on our website at www.astrologicalassociation.com - you’ll get the most out of the conference by being a residential delegate and taking advantage of our full package, including all accommodation and food for the entire three days - but you can also come along for just a single day at a very reasonable price too.

As usual we there will be a local group’s area in the exhibition hall so do please bring along any publicity material you may have for your group. Conference delegates come from all around the country to attend so it is an ideal opportunity to show just what your group is doing, and maybe pick up some new members as well.

A reminder that amongst other things the silent auction raises money to fund the free conference place for a local groups member – if you want to help then perhaps your group could donate an item to be auctioned. Contact Komilla Sutton at komilla.sutton@btinternet.com if you decide to do this.

I look forward to meeting some of you at the conference 1st until the 3rd of September 2006.

 

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@garton26.karoo.co.uk

 

NORTH WEST

Bolton Astrological Society

Contact: Jennifer Miller 1 Thomas Street Westhoughton Bolton, BL5 3QF

guinevere_athena@yahoo.co.uk

 

Cheshire Astrology Group

Contact: Jane Brooks

jane@api-uk.org

www.api-uk.org

 

Full Circle Astrology Group

Contact: Linda Tinsley

lucindatinsley@tiscali.co.uk

 

The Manchester Astrology Group

Contact: Gary Parkinson (Chair),

kevaudley@yahoo.co.uk

 

Northern Lights Astrological Society

Contact: Kevin Rowan-Drewitt

14 Ball Street Blackpool lFY1 6HL

Tel 01253 402137

kevinrowan2@hotmail.com

http://nlblackpool.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk

 

Phoenix Rising (Timperley)

Contact: Duncan Harper

cawdor@blueyonder.co.uk

 

Sandbach Astrological Society

Contact: Charles Toogood

30 George Street, Elworth, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 9JD

 

THE MIDLANDS

Birmingham & Solihull Astro Networking

Contact: Karon Meakin

karonmeakin@hotmail.com

 

The Birmingham Astrological Centre

Contact: astro_rainbow@hotmail.com

 

Nottingham

Contact: Danielleswilliam@aol.com

 

LONDON

Astrological Lodge of London

50 Gloucester PlaceLondon W1U 8EA

enquiries@astrolodge.co.uk

www.astrolodge.co.uk

 

Barnet Astrology Workshops

Contact: Sandie Knights

Tel: 020 8440 6262

 

Bromley Astrological Association

Contact: Lynne Beale & Frank Clifford

21 Albert Road, London SE9 4SW

Lynne Beale 020 8402 8948 or Frank Clifford, 0700 2 33 44 55

lynne.beale@telinco.co.uk or info@flareuk.com

 

EAST ANGLIA

Bedford Astrology Club

Contact: Teresa Bellmaine

bedford.astrology@virgin.net

 

Sible Hedingham Group

Contact: Wanda Sellar

Tel 01787 463459

 

Southend Astrology Group

Contact: Pam Hounsell

phounsell@hotmail.com<

 

Suffolk Astrology Society

Contact: Glenda Cole

suffolk.astrology@gmail.com

www.suffolk-astrological-society.org.uk

 

SOUTH EAST

Brighton Astrology Group

Contact: Paul Wade

01435-813479

paul@astrologywizard.com

www.astrologywizard.com

 

Brighton and Hove Astrology Circle

Contact: Phoebe Wyss

astrophoebe@btinternet.com

 

Broad Oak Study Group

Contact: Jeannine van Dun

Jeanine@ladyridge.fsnet.co.uk

 

Camberley Astrology Society

Christine Chalklin

christine_chalklin@hotmail.com

 

Chiltern Astrology Group (Luton & District)

Jaqui Woolsey

hacwo4@hotmail.com

 

Loughton

Contact: Lisa Mehlman

redheartbear@hotmail.com

 

Milton Keynes API

Contact: Ghislaine Adams

ghislaineadams@onetel.com

 

Old Windsor Astrology Club

Contact: Dawn Roffe DFAstrolS

droffe@f2s.com

www.oldwindsorastrologyclub.co.uk

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Oxford Astrology Group

Contact: Jackie Taylor

thezoo2005@btinternet.com

www.wuwu.com/oag

 

South Coast Astrological Forum

Contact: Malcolm Cross

Malcolmdavid.Insights@btinternet.com

 

West Sussex Astrologers

Contact: Jennie Scott, dip WESA

astrojennie@aol.com

 

West Wickham Astrology Group

Contact: Lawrie Simnett

wwastro@tiscali.co.uk

www.Genastrology.co.uk

 

Woking Astrology Group

Contact: Beryl McAuliffe

b.mcauliffe@ntlworld.com

 

SOUTH WEST

Arcturus Rising - An Astrology Group for Bristol and the West

Contact: Chris Mitchell

Phone: 0117 963 6847

arcturus@bristolastrology.net

www.bristolastrology.net

 

Aquarius Severn

Contact Andrew Sime

andrew@aquariussevern.com

www.aquariussevern.com

 

Exeter Astrology Group

Contact: Chair Jennie Kunzle Fernyhough 01392 254358

Contact: Ed Gillam, via link on website:

www.asteria.freeserve.co.uk/eag.htm

 

Plymouth Astrology Group

Contact: Robert Anderson

robert@plymouthastrogroup.fsnet.co.uk

 

Totnes Astrology Group

David Matthews

starlynx@btopenworld.com

 

Wessex Astrology Circle

Contact: Muriel Frances

muriel@murielfrances.com

www.wag2000.fsnet.co.uk

 

SCOTLAND

Aquarius Rising

Contact: Pamela Blair

pamela.blair@virgin.net

 

Galloway Astrology Group

Contact: Val Dobson

galloway.astrologers@googlemail.com

 

Scottish Astrological Association

Contact: Caroline Gerard

caroline.gerard@tinyworld.co.uk

www.astroscot.org

 

WALES

Merlins Zodiac (Cardiff)

Contact: Tony Briddon

Merlinszodiac@aol.com