The Purpose of SBGAS
The purpose of the Sabine Baring-Gould Appreciation Society is to enable those interested in Sabine Baring-Gould and his work to share their enthusiasm and to spread that enthusiasm among others.
Several members of the Society are actively engaged in research projects related to Sabine Baring-Gould's life and work and share progress with their research with members through articles in the newsletter or through the talks they give at the annual meeting or to other organisations. The content of these talks is often included in the Transactions of the society.
The Officers of the Society
The officers of SBGAS are, at present:
Chairman, (also Website Editor & Transactions Editor) -
Martin Graebe, 100, Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, GL2 0LX,
e-mail: martin.graebe@btinternet.com
Hon Secretary -
Shan Graebe, 100, Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, GL2 0LX,
e-mail: shan.graebe@btinternet.com
Hon Treasurer -
Mr Bill Oke, Hampton Dene, 4, Ash Lane, Wells, Somerset BA5 2LU.
e-mail: bill.oke@talktalk.net
Newsletter Editor -
Dr Roger Bristow, Davidsland, Brendon Hill, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NX.
e-mail: devonbristows@btinternet.com
Research Co-ordinator and Northern Representative -
Keith Lister, 13, Grove Road, Horbury, Wakefield, W Yorks, WF4 6AG.
e-mail: listerk@talktalk.net
Borders Representative -
Becky Smith, Crossways Cottage, Walterstone, Herefordshire, HR2 0DX.
e-mail: author@rebeccatope.fsnet.co.uk
East Anglian Representative -
Ray Scott, 40, Duck Lane, Haddenham, Cambs CB6 3UE.
e-mail: ray.scott@masstock.co.uk
Liaison with Lewtrenchard Church -
Mary Rolfe, Foxcombe Cottage, Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4PM. e-mail: maryandfrank1@hotmail.co.uk
SBGAS Business
The officers meet at least once a year to manage the business of the Society, generally on the vening before the annual meeting opens. Their reports and recommendations are then presented to the Annual General Meeting of SBGAS, which usually closes the annual meeting. The minutes of that meeting have generally been made available to the next meeting but it has now been agreed that they will be included in the SBGAS Newsletter following the meeting and a copy put on this website.
Minutes of the 2011 AGM can be seen here
Minutes of the 2010 AGM can be seen here
SBGAS Publications
There are two publications by SBGAS:
The SBGAS Newsletter is issued in February, June and October each year. It is sent to SBGAS members as part of their membership entitlement. It contains news about the Society and its members as well as short articles and scraps about Sabine Baring-Gould.
The Transactions of the Sabine Baring-Gould Appreciation Society are produced annually and contain transcripts of the talks given at the Annual Gathering as well as occasional reprints of articles by Sabine Baring-Gould and other material of interest. The Transactions are sent to members as part of their subscription entitlement, usually in February each year.
Other information
A bibliography of Baring-Gould's books and magazine articles can be obtained from Roger Bristow. Please contact him for more details - devonbristows@btinternet.com .
If you are seeking information about an aspect of Baring-Gould's life or work then please contact the Research co-ordinator, Keith Lister - listerk@talktalk.net
Updated: 17-09-10