Edward Thomas Fellowship
	Fellowship The aims of the Edward Thomas Fellowship, how to become a member and details of the committee. Aims Achievements Membership Committee
Aims	The Fellowship was founded in 1980 and exists to: perpetuate the memory of Edward Thomas and foster interest in his life and works conserve the countryside known to Edward Thomas and recorded in his writings keep people in touch with relevant happenings and arrange events which extend fellowship keep members abreast of relevant literary matters
Achievements	Since its foundation, the Fellowship has arranged or assisted with various events and activities including: placing plaques on houses lived in by Edward Thomas arranging recitals of Edward Thomas's poetry and prose writings and performances of Elected Friends, Lights Out and For You, Helen, dramatic works based on his life and influence placing a seat below the memorial stone on the Shoulder of Mutton Hill near Steep, in memory of Rowland and Cherry Watson whose enthusiasm led to the dedication of the memorial to Edward Thomas in 1937 encouraging publishers to reprint editions of Edward Thomas's prose works helping to institute in Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, a memorial to Edward Thomas and 12 other poets of the First World War helping various bodies, including the Imperial War Museum, to stage exhibitions campaigning against proposed developments which have threatened to damage the countryside known and loved by Edward Thomas leading walks around places associated with Edward Thomas organising seminars, concerts and other events publishing notecards and a CD The Edward Thomas Fellowship is a member of the Alliance of Literary Societies and is affiliated to the Campaign to Protect Rural England.
Membership	Membership of the Fellowship is open to anyone interested in the life and works of Edward Thomas. All members are sent a Newsletter twice a year and advised of forthcoming events and publications of significant interest. The Fellowship frequently organises seminars, visits and other events for its members. Everyone is welcome to join our Birthday and Autumn Walks each year, free of charge. How to Join The annual subscription, payable on 1st January, is £10.00 for individuals and £15.00 for couples or families living at the same address. Membership for subscribers joining after 1st October will continue through to the end of the following year. It is possible to pay subscriptions by Banker's Order. To join, print off and complete the membership application form, or write a letter, and mail it with payment, to Larry Skillman, Hon. Membership Secretary, Eastbrook, Morleys Road, Weald, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6QX.
The Committee	President: position currently vacant Vice-President: Edward Cawston Thomas Elected Committee Members: Edward Cawston Thomas (Chairman), Colin Thornton (Hon. Secretary), Larry Skillman (Hon. Treasurer & Membership Secretary), Richard Emeny (Newsletter Editor), Martin Haggerty (Website Manager), Chris Brown, Heather Cobby, Gwyneth Guy, Anne Harvey, Ian Morton, David Thomas, Stephen Turner.
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