10. Membership

Why are there Friends of The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path?

We are a group of diverse individuals who have come together through a shared appreciation of the very special character of Anglesey’s Coastal Path and Beaches and with a desire to enhance this unique Coastal Environment in whatever ways we can. We feel driven to publicise the Path’s unique attractions, so that many more may be as lucky as we are and discover this special place and share in the joy of it.

What do we do?

In addition to regularly visiting favourite parts of the Path at all seasons or seeking out previously unknown gems, we arrange varied activities and offer opportunities for Friends to be involved, such as the following:

• • We organise walks, talks, coastal enhancement days and social events.

  • Some Members choose to Adopt a Bit of the Coastal Path, wishing to share personal responsibility for its maintenance and improvement.

  • We liaise with local and national environmental groups to enhance, explore and encourage use of the Path.

  • We aim to provide information through all forms of media to improve the experience for users of the Path, whether they are a member or not.

  • We offer a Badge and Certificate to all who walk the Complete Path for personal or charitable purposes.

  • We seek to promote the cultural heritage of the Path as a window on Anglesey’s past, present and future.

  • We aim to encourage youngsters to appreciate the Path and to learn of its many natural attractions.

  • We love to introduce others to the uniquely fascinating landscapes, geology, flora and fauna, etc. to be found in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Membership benefits

 If you would like to share in all that this wonderful Coastal Region has to offer, do join us. Membership is fun, hugely enjoyable, and you would be part of a group aiming always to make The Path even better for tomorrow than it is today.                                                           

For your membership you will receive:

• • car sticker

  • quarterly newsletters 

  • opportunities for guided walks, coastal enhancement days, talks, special visits and other events.

  • right to claim  a certificate and badge for completion of the whole path

Membership is intended for those who wish to join in, or read about, our regular activities of walks, coastal enhancements, beach litter clearances, special events and visits , or to claim their badge and certificate.  However, those who are planning to walk the Anglesey Coastal Path as a one off or as part of completing the  Wales Coast Path do not need to join as they should find all the information they need here on our website. For example, there are route directions and downloadable section maps as well as various other information and links to other sites.

Membership subscriptions

• Adults £5 p.a.

• Youngsters 18 and under are free.

The annual renewal date is June 1st of following year.

Becoming a member

To become a FOACP member, please download the Application Form (pdf), complete it and send it to the Treasurer by email to ccowen682@gmail.com or post to Chris Cowen, Treasurer FOACP, Refail Newydd, Pentraeth, Ynys Mon, LL75 8YF.

How to pay:

1.  Preferably, use the Standing Order Mandate Form (pdf) to setup an annual payment. Please complete the form and take to your bank, asking them to process it.

2. Alternatively, pay by BACS banks transfer using the following information. Note that by using this method you are paying for one year only and will need to renew each year in June.

   • Account Name: The Friends of The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

   • Account Number: 71351001

   • Sort Code: 40-30-14

   • Reference: Your full name and your membership number if known

3. If you are unable to use either of these methods please send your cheque to the Treasurer (address above). Please do not send cash.

Please put on the Application Form which method you choose so that we can keep our records up to date, or email the Treasurer if you change it.