Following agreement at the last AGM for the introduction of the new membership categories of "Standard" "Concessionary" and "Family"  and renewed efforts to recruit during the first half of the year the membership secretary is reporting a steady net increase in membership numbers.   Although this is good news it is vital for us to maintain the strength of our membership support in a time of austerity and cuts affecting so many museums throughout the country.   Remember FAST does not employ staff to run the museum so our overheads are kept to an absolute minimum thus maximising the benefit of your subscription for membership benefits (newsletter, talks, etc) whilst also supporting the work of the trust.

With a number of UK aviation centenaries due in the next few years that are relevant to FAST, a number of significant commemorative projects are being planned.   We are looking for members to come forward as volunteers to help with projects in the museum and help in moving these very interesting commemorative projects forward.  We also need more help to look after visitors during public opening days (weekends and bank holidays).  So any members who live locally please consider giving a little of your time at the museum, you will find the experience most rewarding meeting visitors from all over the world.


Of less importance to members but nonetheless required work for the committee is working on a number of documents supporting the museum and its operations such as the production of organisation charts, emergency plans, child protection policies, etc.   Production of these is helping the trustees move FAST towards accreditation which will be very important to the future preservation of the museum and its contents.  As part of this process we will be updating our constitution which we hope to have ready in time for members consideration at the next AGM.