Region 8 is unable to process membership applications for the British Sugarcraft Guild. Please click the link below for National Office who will be happy to assist you. Applications for membership made in March and April can take longer to process due to the volume of renewals and new joiners received at that time. Thank you for your patience.

http://www.bsguk.org/membership.html

There are five ways to become a member:

All adult memberships receive 4 newsletters (magazine style) in the 12 month subscription period. The Cygnets (children and teenagers) receive a smaller newsletter from the National cygnets leaders.

Branch Member - £22.50 per year (from 1st April 2009).

Membership of the BSG is open to everyone with an interest in sugarcraft whatever their skills, from complete novices to experts. At Branch meetings you can watch demonstrations of various skills and techniques, socialise with other members and have the opportunity to take part in branch events. The Branches charge a fee to cover hall hire, demonstrator's fees, overheads etc. These fees vary from branch to branch.
If there isn't a branch in your area why not consider opening one, support can be given to you by your regional reps and national office.

Individual Member - £22.50 per year (from 1st April 2009).

This is available to those who may wish to remain independent of a Branch or may be unable to attend Branch meetings. You may visit any branch at any time and simply pay the branch visitor's fee.

International Member - £28.50 per year (from 1st April 2009).

We are delighted to include so many enthusiasts from around the world. If you live outside the UK why not become an International Member? (Due to your overseas residential status we are not able to offer our special rates of insurance). Members in their own countries would need to look to open their own branches, this is beyond our control, but support can be offered.

Cygnets Member - £1.50 per year. 

This category is designed to attract and encourage younger members. Cygnet groups start at varying ages and include children from an early age to young persons of eighteen years. They are the future of the Guild and as there are limited Cygnet groups in the region, several branches independent of the Cygnet groups allow cygnets of 13 years and above to attend adult meetings. 

Honorary Member. By invitation only. 

To achieve this very prestigious status you must have performed significantly in the interests of the Guild. You are nominated to National Committee by a branch or individuals.

NOTE:
A branch member can also join another branch as an associate member where they just pay the branch fees as national fees have already been paid.  

Fees pay for:
Training judges, Demonstrators, Branch Public Liability Insurance for monthly meetings and exhibition insurance, Payment for two National office workers, Website and active message board, Newsletters and Exhibitions, mileage @18p a mile for Regional Reps and National Committee for National meetings or mileage paid out to attendees of the ARM.