How to become a member
1. We have a number of events and activities that are open to the public: these include talks, exhibitions, conferences and Mukabeles. These events and activities are advertised and members of the public may attend without prior notice or booking except when a high attendance is expected. We do not in general charge for these activities though sometimes we ask for donations to cover a speaker’s costs.
2. Our regular activities such as study groups, Movement classes, Meditation, Mevlevi Dervish training are also open to the public, but in some cases there is a requirement that the enquirer should contact the relevant group leader, and there is a discussion to ensure that the level of the group is appropriate or where relevant the enquirer has the requisite level of physical fitness. For most of these activities there is no charge or a small charge (at most £5 per session) to contribute to costs; for initiation in Meditation a one-off donation is requested.
3. For those who attend on a regular basis, we offer two levels of membership: Associate status is normally granted automatically by the Management Committee on request and without charge. Membership is granted by the Management Committee to those who wish to play a more active long-term role in the Society’s affairs; there is an annual fee, which currently stands at £50. The only distinction between the two levels of membership is that only members may attend the Society’s general meetings. Both Associates and Members may use the Society’s library and have access to the Society’s facilities at any time.