'We have a vibrant network of branches, which provide a service for local members by keeping them in touch and involved with our activities. Each branch arranges events of interest at local level ranging from meetings on professional matters, such as careers events, to social gatherings, such as fungal forays. These activities are a great way to develop professional contacts and to share interests.'

Occasional lectures: 'Non-members are very welcome at Beds, Essex and Herts meetings and events'.

Occasional talks and related events.

Wide-ranging programme of events: 'Our busy branch covers the counties of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk'.

Occasional talks and lectures.

Occasional meetings.

Occasional lectures and talks.

'The annual Peter Wilson Memorial Lecture, run in collaboration with the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Consortium for Rural Research, is held at the RSE building in central Edinburgh in February, and, with its environmental remit, honours a former Institute of Biology Vice President. Other meetings - public fora, members symposia, careers events, and public lectures - are organised from time to time.'

'The Thames Valley Branch has an active committee which for many years has organised a diverse range of events, including talks and visits, planned to appeal to our local members and give them a chance to meet, exchange ideas, network and to feed back what they would like from us.'

Occasional lectures.

Occasional talks: 'Members include practising scientists, students at all levels, professionals in academia, industry and education, and non-professionals with an interest in biology.'

Occasional lectures and talks and related events.