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committed to the society during the years as a committee member. Jane
was instrumental in the rescue of the society along with Collette
Drayson and Karen Delahay, when it was threatened with being wound
up some years ago. We wish her and her family well.

Due to increased costs, membership has had to be increased to £10 a
year. Members get free admission to the indoor talks and newsletters.
Usually a donation or admission fee is charged by individuals attending
walks and external visits. This of course can vary depending on venue,
but members are given an idea of what this is likely to be prior to the
event. In previous years coach transport and visits well outside the area
were organized. Due to increased costs of transport hire, restricted
membership, the agreement by committee to concentrate on visits
closer to Purbeck and to include a wider range of subjects and nature of
visit locations ie local producers and industries, it is now expected for
members to arrange their own transport to visits/walks. Those without
their own transport are encouraged to car share or contact the
committee to assist in lifts. If other local organisations arrange visits
further afield, then usually efforts are made to let members know
through social media. If any members know of such trips then please let
Karen Delahay know (text or call 07730680579) so other members can
be informed.

The increased use of social media during the pandemic increases our
ability to share information. The society has a Facebook page and the
website ww.purbecksociety.co.uk is updated by Dave Morton. We are
of course well aware that some members either do not have access to
internet, computers or choose not to use social media. Unfortunately
postage costs restrict use of posted information to members to just the
planned newsletters usually sent out 2 or 3 times a year. It is not
possible to contact members via post at other times unless a major issue
arises demanding an Emergency General meeting requiring discussion
and a membership vote.