The Society has this year moved to publishing digital, instead of hard copy, newsletters. The cost of printing and, particularly, postage has very much forced our hand. As well as being environmentally more friendly, the digital format has the benefit of providing flexibility of format, size, content, timing and speed of delivery. Copies of the 2025 newsletters can be found on the Members’ site under Forums. Click on Post to see the list from which the individual editions can be downloaded.
There will be at least four newsletters published annually. Contents will include forthcoming events, articles on previous events, branch news and book reviews. The Society is still developing its approach to content, and members’ comments are welcome.
The Society’s annual report will continue to be provided in hard copy.
General enquiries concerning material for the Society’s Newsletter, including those about books for review, should be sent to editor@jasoc.org.uk
An issue of the Newsletter will usually include the following depending on the month of publication:
- Reports from the Annual General Meeting, the annual conference and any study days or webinars, including reflections from members.
- Information about Society matters, including the Chairman’s Report, a report on Society membership, Trustee news, and an announcement about forthcoming major events, including notice of and registration arrangements for the AGM and for any study days or conferences.
- Reports of the activities of the 8 Branches operating around the UK, plus relevant contact details.
- The latest news from Jane Austen’s House and other locations related to Austen.
- Articles relating to Austen’s writing, life and times.
- Book reviews by various contributors; these may also appear on the website.
