Who joins Oxfordshire IVC?
Anyone who would like to expand their circle of friends and have more options open to them for social activities, or try a new activity. It is not a singles club and couples are welcome to join.
Is it difficult for new members to get involved?
No. New members are welcome to attend any event once you have joined the club. Any questions or queries will either be answered at our New Members’ Welcome Meeting or by phone to the Membership Secretary, who will be happy to assist you (phone number listed on the front page of this website). At any event you attend, you will be looked after and introduced to other members.
How many members do you have?
Oxfordshire IVC consistently has approximately 70 members.
How does it work?
On joining, you will have access to an electronic calendar with a detailed guide of events. Most of our events are arranged by our members, and you are invited to attend as many as you wish. The majority of our events are FREE. Charges are only made when required e.g. entrance fees, tickets or accommodation etc. You will also have access to our WhatsApp group, where hosted and non-hosted events are listed for your information.
How do I book for events?
Many events require no pre-booking and are arranged on a ‘just turn up’ basis and others you will need to book for. (You can of course call the host for the event beforehand so they know to look out for you).
If you do happen to find yourself at a loose end and want to go out just choose an event from the electronic calendar, and follow the instructions as to what to do next!
How do I join Oxfordshire IVC?
Please refer to the How to Join Page
When can I start going to events?
You can start to attend Oxfordshire IVC events as soon as you have joined the club. We also operate a temporary membership option – come along to one of our New Member Welcome Meetings to find out more, or we can discuss by phone.
What sort of events does Oxfordshire IVC offer?
There is an abundance of activities and social events to choose from to suit all tastes. Examples include but are not limited to walks, theatre, cinema visits, bridge, meals, coffee meet-ups, pub nights, trips out and other activities depending on the time of year (for example a summer boat trip or barbecue).
Who runs the club?
We have an elected committee team. Committee members give their time freely, along with members who host and organise events.
How much does it cost?
Full membership is £25.00 per annum, renewed annually on 1st January. We operate a sliding scale joining membership fee, dependent on the month of joining. We also operate a temporary two-month membership for £5.00 – this is your chance to ensure that what the club offers is right for you. You will be contacted at the end of the two-month temporary membership to see if you would like to proceed to full membership.
What do I get for my money?
Our membership package currently includes…
- Access to our electronic diary packed full of events
- Ability to stage events of your own
- Access to our WhatsApp group
- Backing of a nationwide organisation www.ivc.org.uk (the national IVC associations of Great Britain).
Our membership of the aIVC provides a national programme of events, insurances etc (refer to the About Us page).
Where does the money go?
Offering fantastic value for money, your membership fees will help pay for:
- Access to our electronic diary
- Some advertising
- Website
- Admin costs
- Subsidies for some club events to make them affordable to members
- Membership of the nationwide aIVC