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The Bead Society of Great Britain, (formed in September 1989), is a subscription-based, non-profitmaking, non-commercial venture run by a permanent Team who work voluntarily.

Burmese Akha woman's headdress The Society is open to all those who have an appreciation, either private or professional, of beads ancient and modern, of all shapes, sizes, materials and colours; their techniques of manufacture, and their application.

Members receive four issues per year of the highly-acclaimed Bead Society Newsletter, a colourful and informative journal packed with articles (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter editions).

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1.5 year membership gives you 6 newsletters - 2 for this year (Autumn and Winter 2008) and all 4 for next year (Spring to Winter 2009). Click here to find out how to join.

The Society currently holds five meetings each year - three lectures/workshops, an AGM and a Bead Fair. We have a varied programme of courses, lectures and meetings, most are FREE to members. Members also receive FREE admission to the Society's Annual Bead Fair.

The Society numbers among its members private collectors, researchers, dealers, jewellery makers, bead embroiderers, beadwork weavers (on- and off-loom), makers of beads, and many others - so there's a place for everyone!

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