1. The Connexion... aims to provide a forum for single people to meet new friends and enjoy an active and varied social life.

  2. Membership is open to men and women over the age of forty who are single, divorced, separated, widowed and unattached.

  3. Membership of The Connexion... is voluntary, and does not preclude individuals from joining other organisations for single people.

  4. The Connexion... is not a Dating Agency or a Counselling Service.

  5. The Connexion... is not affiliated to any religous or political body, and regards such matters as private issues for each individual.

  6. The Connexion... reserves the right to refuse membership to any individual without disclosing reasons.

  7. All personal details of individual members remain confidential and are not disclosed to other members without permission, or to any other organisation.

  8. Participation by members in activities is voluntary, and The Connexion... accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury caused to, or suffered by a member at any event.

  9. A non-refundable deposit of £5 is required when booking most events.  When a member does not inform the organiser of their cancellation until after the organiser has paid the total cost, the member is liable for payment in full.

  10. The Connexion... accepts no liability for non-availability of places at events, or cancellations, other than the return of any payment that has been made.

  11. Any member who introduces a new member to The Connexion... will be entitled to a £2.50 credit for each introduction against their renewal fee.

  12. Any member who organises an activity, and advertises it on the monthly Newsletter, will be entitled to a £2.50 credit for each event against their renewal fee.

  13. Membership Fees for 2003/2004 are as follows:

    Inside 70 mile radius of Belfast
    Outside 70 mile radius of Belfast
    6 months   £45
    12 months   £80
    12 months   £45

  14. In exceptional circumstances membership may be terminated with immediate effect.

  15. The signature of an applicant on the Application Form signifies full acceptance of the Conditions of Membership.