- Data Protection: With effect from 25 May 2018 the EU General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect and applies to all organisations that hold data about individuals. Wyre Archaeology asks for members’ contact details and holds them on a database for the purposes of communication.
In order to comply with the Directive, Wyre Archaeology is formalising its policy on Data Protection (draft attached). This will be discussed at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting on 18 April.
The key issue for members is that YOU need to give US permission to hold and use YOUR data i.e. your name and in particular your email address.
It is essential that you return the Membership Registration form recently emailed to you. You can do this by post or by completing it, saving as a doc then emailing back to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Wyre Archaeology Constitution: Although WA is an amateur and volutntary society, we do have a written constitution that governs how we operate and includes various policies. It’s been some years since the constitution was framed and a number of changes have come about through decisions in meetings or from the Executive Committee.
The updated constitution was accepted in principle by the AGM on 18 April but you may still let us have comments by email.
- Subscriptions: WA subscriptions are due at the current rate. We have no external sources of funding and rely on your subs for purchase or hire of essential equipment that is used on digs, to pay our insurance policy, website fees, room hire etc. Members and the Executive Committee take no remuneration. We depend on you to keep us going so please renew your membership now!
- We need you: We need the continued support of all our members, whether or not you can get to meetings. If there’s any idea you’d like us to take on board to improve the Society just email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Britain's Ancient Capital, Dig for Britain and Time Team are TV programmes that have inspired many people to get involved in archaeology.
If you're one of those who have been inspired but don't know what to do about it and you're interested in the Archaeology, History and Pre-history of North West Lancashire why not join one of the very few practical field archaeology groups in the county?
Wyre Archaeology is keen to meet people who'd like to get involved in a practical way. Whatever your age, level of knowledge or skill, we can find a role for you.
Just get in touch!
You can join as a Full Member and have all the benefits of regular meetings, voting rights, participation in digs,free training, loan of kit and dig insurance, group membership of the Council for British Archaeology and CBA North West and links with other local groups, plus a regular dedicated newsletter.
If evening meetings or distance are problems, Associate Members can stay in touch via our newsletter* and other links and may also participate in digs as described above.
If you're not sure, Non-members may attend 2 meetings free of charge.
For details just e-mail the secretary at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
P.S. FULL-TIME STUDENTS UP TO & INCLUDING AGE 21 ARE FREE!
PLEASE WATCH THIS SPACE FOR INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT DIGS.
HERE YOU'LL FIND:
DAYS/DATES
SITE LOCATION
MEETING TIME
WEATHER-CHECKS
CANCELLATION
CONTACT NUMBER, ETC
We'll try to keep this section up to date but dig info is also usually sent out by email so if you'd like to be involved make sure your address is registered with Wyre Archaeology.