- The Vellum magazine. This is issued
quarterly and even if you join the GFS part-way through the year, you
will not lose out as we will supply you with the back numbers previously
issued in that year.
- Free entry to the quarterly Blackpool conventions. Admission to
non-members if £5 per day.
- Conventions are held in the Winter Gardens, Blackpool from
midday on the Saturday until almost midnight on the Sunday.
- Two George Formby films are shown at every convention.
Occasionally we show rare newsreels or documentaries featuring the
life of George Formby
- Free tuition by top-class exponents of the Formby style of
banjo/ukulele playing.
- At every convention there is Society Shop selling CD's videos,
chord books, backing tracks and many other items of interest to the
George Formby enthusiast.
- For those who are a little shy of taking to the stage in the
main concert hall there are beginners concerts which are great
confidence builders to the inexperienced player.
- In September each year, an Annual General meeting is held to
elect an Executive Committee and Officers to serve for one year.
Every subscribing Member and Nominated Family Member are entitled to
vote.
- The ability to play the ukulele is of no importance to
prospective members, although if you feel that you would like to
play, you will be encouraged to do so, but there will be no pressure
whatsoever.
- If you have any problems or require more information please
email Peter Pollard
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