'We normally organise four events per year, two indoor meetings with a local or visiting speaker, films, poetry and prose readings, and two outdoor events to places known by JB or which he would have approved of. Meetings are usually all-day events.'

'Our main function is to organise meetings in the locality of the East Midlands that provide informative talks on diverse subjects relevant to materials and which contribute to continuing professional development for IOM3 members. Aside from this the talks are of general interest and non members are welcome to attend.'

Access to details of almost a score of Branches.

Usually monthly evening meetings at various venues across the Region: enquire about attendance.

Range of lectures across the East Midlands: 'We cover Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Loughborough, Northampton and Nottingham, with centres based in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham'. Enquire about attendance

Organize 'a varied programme of events in locations across the region, including site visits, lectures and social events'. Enquire about attendance.

Details of the 'Societies of the Federation'.

'The Clubs listed below are all affiliated to N&EMPF and all of them will offer members new and old a warm welcome. Regardless of where you live in the region there is a club close by. Whether you're an old pro or just starting out, all the clubs hold a wealth of knowledge and experience just waiting to be tapped. Club meetings, talks and competitions can help even the most experience photographer get that little extra something from their camera.'

Occasional talks and lectures.

‘The Area covered by the East Midland Section is rich in both academia (including 7 universities) and chemical (and allied) industries. This leads to a great diversity in membership (currently 2,200 members) and a broad spectrum programme of academic lectures, general interest meetings and visits.’

Now meet in Chesterfield and Nottingham: 'The SSAE MAIN Society has a membership scheme which offers 6 lectures a year from leading figures in the field of Archaeology and Egyptology ... The SSAE LOCAL group came about as a desire of those who wanted more Egyptology. It started essentially as "in house" presentations by members and has evolved into a substantial offering of events'