The Society produces regular newsletters and an annual magazine for members.
There is also an annual Society weekend, held at one of the places frequented by Romany.
Romany Society contacts and membership
The Society was originally formed in 1943, after Romany's death, and continued until 1965. It was re-founded in 1996, with Mr Terry Waite as Patron and Mrs Romany Watt (Romany's daughter) as President. It was created to promote and encourage the study and appreciation of Romany, his life and works. There are over 300 members of all ages.
The vardo still exists and is based in Wilmslow, Cheshire, in the care of Macclesfield Borough Council. It is open on certain Saturdays through the sumer months - details are given on the Events page. It is staffed by the Committee and is a Mecca for members.
The Society produces regular newsletters and an annual magazine for members. There is also an annual Society weekend, held at one of the places frequented by Romany. |
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The Romany memorial grant sponsors a young person to attend an organised natural history course. The objective of this is to perpetuate Romany's memory and ideals and to introduce the man and his philosophies to the younger generation. Your membership and support of our fund-raising events will provide the means to continue this worthwhile cause.
Joining the Romany Society:
Members are reminded that membership falls due on 1st May. If you are attending the AGM, our Membership Secretary will be pleased to receive payment then.
Alternatively, mail your cheque, payable to ‘The Romany Society’ to: The Membership Secretary, 62 Thornton Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7XL.
Subscription rates remain at:
Contacting the Society
The Membership Secretary, 62 Thornton Avenue, Macclesfield, SK11 7XL
The Chairman, 5 Glossop Road, Gamesley Bridge, Gamesley, Glossop, High Peak SK13 6JH Tel. 01457 860376
Email enquiries: enquiries@romanysociety.org.uk
Obtaining the books:
The Society holds a stock of most Romany books for sale - these are sold at events, or can be obtained directly from the Chairman, Les Horton at . Telephone 01663 763564 A summary list of stock, as held in summer 2010, is given below: A Romany in The Fields, A Romany and Raq, A Romany on the Trail, A Romany in the Country. Out with Romany, Out with Romany Again, Out with Romany Once More, Out with Romany by Meadow and Stream, Out with Romany Moor and Dale, Out with Romany by the Sea, Romany Muriel and Doris, Through the Years with Romany, Spirit of Romany, Romany turns Detective, Romany on the Farm, Romany Returns, Romany on the Trail – Large Print, Romany in the Fields – Large Print, Out with Romany – Large print, Romany in the Lanes (Phil Shelley). Prices vary from £5.00 to £20, and the stock includes a few signed editions - contact Les Horton for more details. |