Change to Event Booking System
In response to feedback from members, the event booking system is changing and will now be similar to the way that event ticketing is handled in other walks of life – on a first come, first-served basis. Events will now be advertised earlier and will have a booking window of 4 weeks. Applications will still be accepted by post and email in addition to the online booking forms, but applications received outside of the booking window will not be processed; i.e. if we receive your application before the booking window open date or after the closing date. Once your booking has been accepted you will receive confirmation of your place at the event. We believe that this will help members to plan better and streamline the process. If all available places at an event are booked, we will close the booking window and stop accepting applications, although members can request to be added to a reserve list. If an event does not reach its minimum numbers by the end of the booking window, members will be notified and the event will be cancelled. To support this change, the oversubscribed/disappointed list will be discontinued as of 1st September 2026.