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Joining the Academi


Literature is at the heart of Welsh culture, Staying in touch is crucial. Those with an interest in literature in Wales can become an Associate of the Academi. Rates are currently £15 annually (waged) £7.50 (unwaged). Associates are entitled to an exciting range of benefits which include:

  • 10% discount at Waterstone's (formerly Dillons) Bookshop, St. David's Link, Frederick Street, Cardiff, CF1 4DT. Tel. 029 20 222 723. Fax. 029 2066 8043. General Bookseller. Mail ordering service available.

  • 10% discount at Siop y Werin - 17 Market Street, Llanelli, - 01554 772312 and Ty Tawe, 9 Christina Street, Swansea dyfgwerin@siopywerin.demon.co.uk - 01792 460657. Specialists of Welsh language books and English language books of Welsh interest.

  • 10% discount at The Stationery Office Oriel Bookshop, St. Mary Street, Cardiff, CF1 2BZ. Specialists in Welsh language and Welsh interest publications, large selection of official publications, together with a comprehensive range of Anglo-Welsh books. A 48-hour mail ordering service is available. Telephone 029 2039 5548.

  • 10% discount at Siop Pendref, 13 Canolfan Cae Ffynnon, Bangor, LL57 1EY. Specialists in Welsh language and Anglo-Welsh books. A 24-hour mail ordering service is also available. Telephone 01248 362 676.

  • 10% discount at , 1 Pontcanna Street, Cardiff, CF11 Pontcanna Old Books9HQ. Tel. 029 20 641 047. Specialist bookshop for maps, prints, books on Wales together with a good selection on general topics. A mail ordering service is available. E-mail wabeynon@freenetname.co.uk

  • New Welsh Review, Wales's leading literary quarterly magazine in English, is offering a reduction on subscriptions of £2 (annual subscription - 4 copies for £18 - Academi members £16). For further details contact Robin Reeves, NWR, Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1QE. Tel. 029 2066 5529. robin@nwrc.demon.co.uk

  • Jarvis Hotels across the UK are offering a 20% discount on break. For a copy of their directory for all hotels telephone 0845 758 1237 (local rate).

  • National Museums & Galleries are offering a 20% discount on admission into all Museums and Galleries across Wales, including Museum of Welsh Life, St. Fagans; Roman Legionary Museum, Caerleon; Turner House Gallery, Penarth; Museum of the Welsh Woollen Industry, Drefach; Welsh Slate Museum, Llanberis and Segontium Roman Museum, Caernarfon. For further details and information telephone 029 2057 3475.

  • Alun Jones Accountant, specialises in tax affairs for writers, is offering 20% for new clients. For further information telephone 029 2055 3712

  • 20% discount on design of stationery etc. at Keith James Design Associates, 39 Charles Street, Cardiff, CF1 4EB. Tel. 029 20 222117.

  • Priority booking for Academi-hosted events

  • A free writers telephone advice line

  • 10% discount on admission to all other events supported by the Academi

  • Advance information on literary events, activities, and publications.

  • A470, the Academi's lively magazine, delivered to your door every two months

  • Access to the members' only section of the Academi's web site at www.academi.org. Log on now to check it out.

  • Last minute late booking bargains for courses at Ty Newydd. Typical offers: usual price £330 - last-minute price to Academi Members and Associates only £50. When available these offers will appear on the Ty Newydd course detail pages. Quote your membership when booking.

To enjoy these terrific benefits your Academi Membership Card will need to be shown on all occasions.

To become as Associate, send a cheque for the relevant amount to the Academi's Cardiff office (3rd floor, Mount Stuart House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5FQ). Payments can also be made using your credit card (Mastercard, Visa or American Express). When joining please quote your card number, date of expiry and the exact name on the card.

Full membership of the Academi to either its Welsh or to its English section is by invitation only.