The 2012 British Ring Convention will take place from 26th to 30th September in Great Yarmouth and convention organisers David Ball and Peter Scarlett are now busy planning this 76th event for the society.

Since our last visit to this resort in 1991 there has been a £25 million pound makeover to the seafront giving a much improved appearance. Two Land Trains have been booked to ferry delegates round the different venues at times to suit the convention programme and at no extra charge than the normal registration fee. Registration details are on www.magicconvention.co.uk If you book by 31st December 2011 the members and partners full registration price is £95 and from 1st January to 31st March 2012 it is £105. From 1st April until the convention the price is £115. Book now and save some money! Please note these prices do not include the Saturday Children’s Show as tickets need to be purchased separately from the St. George’s Theatre box office. Gala Dinner tickets are extra at £29. (non members price remains static throughout at £150 – membership application forms are available on www.britishring.org.uk)

The Nelson Hotel is the headquarters and accommodation here (and all other hotels etc) can be booked at Greater Yarmouth Tourism on 01493 846485. Please do this directly as it will help the support grant the British Ring receives from the authority.

Details of lectures, acts, and dealers booked will be published as information comes to hand. Please put the dates in your diary now.