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Social Buddies is a membership only group. Fees for membership have been kept to a very moderate level, despite it being run at a ‘bespoke’ level of service, however there are always running costs that need to be covered!
 
I am mindful that some people are on very tight budgets, and may find it a struggle to pay a regular subscription, so people can join on a subscription or a part subscription-part pay as you go basis. I have done my best to offer something for most circumstances, whilst keeping the admin manageable, but I recognise it is simply not possible to meet every person’s differing needs. So, my apologies if this means you.

 
Because Social Buddies is entirely based on meeting others at social meets, it is important that each member is willing to commit to attending meets. There is little point in having a large membership who don’t take part, so members will be asked to attend at least a minimum number of events. This  seems fair and reasonable. Of course, I would hope that members will want to attend more frequently but busy lives can sometimes make this difficult.

 

To join this group:

You will need to have completed an application form and set up a standing order. Please note – for sensible reasons, we reserve the right to refuse applications where this seems to be in the group’s best interests. Finally you need to set up a Yahoo ID and apply online to join the member's only part of the group. Look at the FAQ page for details of how to get access to the Members Area.

 
 
Membership Categories

Founder Member - category now closed to new applicants – Annual Membership/Unlimited Events for just £1.66 a month inc VAT

A person is eligible to join as a Founder Member if they

1.       Have joined the Social Buddies Yahoo Group and attended at least one meet before 1st October 2008

2.       Complete an application form by 1st October 2008 and pay the Founder Member’s membership fee

3.       Agree to attend at least 2 events in any 3 monthly period

 

Founder Members will be eligible to renew their membership at a Founder Member rate provided:

4.       There have been no breaks in their membership

5.       They have attended at least 2 events in every 3 monthly period. (Reasonable consideration will be given where the Founder Member applies for an occasional waiver of this, where there are substantial / unforeseen reasons why this is not possible, eg long-term illness).  

If not, Founder Member status will no longer apply and membership status will revert to Member. Member’s rates will apply after this point.

 

Member  - Membership/ Unlimited Events from £2.50 a month inc VAT ,

 or PAYG from £1.25 a month plus a small fee per event (VAT inc)

A person is eligible to join as a Member if they

1.       Complete an application form and pay the Member’s membership fee.

2.       Agree to attend at least 1 event in any 3 monthly period.

 

Joint Member - Membership/ Unlimited Events from £3.75 a month inc VAT ,

 or PAYG from £1.88 a month plus a small fee per event (VAT inc)

Couples are eligible to join as Joint Members if they

1.       Share an email address to which all Social Buddies communications can be sent, and pay the joint membership fee from one bank account. [Please note: Joint members will appear on the Social Buddies system as a couple with only one Yahoo ID, not as two individual members.]

2.       Complete an application form and pay the Joint Member’s membership fee.

3.       Agree to each attend at least 1 event in any 3 monthly period

 

Guest Member – One month temporary membership / Unlimited Events for £5 inc VAT

Members may bring a guest along to events, and prospective members can join as a Guest Member, if they:

1.       Pay the Guest Membership fee.

 

Guest Members also have the option of completing an application form and joining the online Social Buddies group for the duration of their Guest Membership. Please note:                         

 

Guest members who are not part of the online group should be represented on the calendar (for events they plan to attend) by the Members of whom they are a guest, or by contacting the Social Buddies organiser by text or phone to indicate attendance.

 

It is expected that Guest Membership would normally be used only as a short-term membership, eg as a way of evaluating whether to join the group as a Member, or for very occasional attendances at events by friends of Members who, eg do not live locally.

 
 

Membership Category

Period of membership

Fee (Subscription)

Fee  (Pay As You Go)

Founder Member

(only available till
1st October 2008)

12 months

£20

N/A

 

 

 

 

Member

3 months

£10

£5 plus £2 per event

 

12 months

£30

£15 plus £2 per event

 

 

 

 

Joint Member

3 months

£15

£7.50 plus £3 per event

(fees cover 2 people)

12 months

£45

£22.50 plus £3 per event

 

 

 

 

Guest Member

1 month

£5

N/A

Note:       All fees are inclusive of VAT
                Membership renews automatically unless otherwise notified (in writing please)
                Guest memberships do not automatically renew
 
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