Welcome to Transit’s regular feature for local groups. It will probably take a couple of issues to keep you updated with all the new initiatives the AA is undertaking to support local groups. We had thought that in future issues it would be a nice idea to profile individual groups and their charts. If you agree then why not send me your groups chart and any comments you want to make about it?
Meanwhile it’s a busy life being the local groups' rep for the AA. One of the first tasks I set myself was to update the local group information on the AA website. To this end I emailed or wrote to all the groups who were listed. Unfortunately some groups had folded, but much to my delight I heard from some newly set up groups as well as some long established groups. It’s a work in progress but so far I have confirmed details of over 30 groups (see list below). Our plans are to move the organisations into a different area on the web site so that eventually the local groups area will contain up to date information of all groups. If you run a local group and I haven't contacted you yet please let me know. Similarly if any of your group details change, once again please let me know, either c/o the Astrological Association or by email at astrogroups@gmail.com
I have also been assembling a speakers list for local groups, speakers on the list are those recommended by local groups so it truly is a speakers list for local groups. Please contact me if you would like a copy. Another thing we would like to do is create an information/advice pack for people starting a group. Since the best advice comes from those who have already done it, it would be great if you could give me feedback as to what advice should be included in such a pack.
At the 2005 conference in York the AA are going to provide a dedicated area in the exhibition hall for local groups. If you are coming along to the conference this is an ideal opportunity to publicise your group. You can display information about your group, current programmes, workshops etc. If you wanted to you could also arrange a time to be at the stand to talk about your group. Unfortunately we cannot accept information to be displayed unless there is a member of the group present as a delegate. Nor can we allow any financial or commercial transactions to take place. This is a marvellous opportunity to profile local groups, so make sure that you book your place at this year’s conference.
Most of these initiatives are a direct result of the local groups meeting held at last years AA conference in Bath. There will be another local groups meeting at the York conference this year, it’s an ideal opportunity to have your say and to meet members of other local groups. The AA wants to do all it can to support local groups, but we need you to let us know just how we can do this.
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 saastro@yahoo.co.uk. 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: helensastrology@onetel.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