The Federation of Astronomical Societies would like to welcome two new member societies – Walton Astronomy Society who meet in Walton-On-Thames and Thanet Astronomy Group who meet in Westgate-on-Sea. We wish them many successes for the future and we note that the FAS now has 204 member societies, reaching over 12850 astronomers.

The Federation of Astronomical Societies would like to welcome a new member society – Mid-Cheshire Astronomical Group who meet in Northwich. We wish them many successes for the future and we note that the FAS now has 203 member societies, reaching over 12700 astronomers.