Hello all,

I have just got back from an FAS Council meeting in London at the RAS.

This year's Convention in Cambridge was a great success and it's time
to choose a venue for 2009. There have been a few suggestions for a
new venue, but Cambridge is a strong candidate. If anyone has an
excellent idea for 2009, say so now - please!

Has anyone got plans for IYA 2009 events yet?

Birmingham AS is planning to get David Levy [of Shoemaker-Levy 9]
over from the US for a few days in March 2009.

The IYA regional group funding scheme is going to be extended for a
few more months. If you have an idea that will help our regional
group be more active and cohesive, you can apply for up to £200 to
help fund it. Please bring any ideas to the group. Applications need
to be made to the Council on behalf of the group, individual
societies are not likely to be successful in this scheme.

Dave Evetts
MidFAS & MSS