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A section to our site where we try to answer some of the common questions we get asked !
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Q: Can members of the public dig on a BHAS site? |
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A: Only BHAS members may dig. However, at the discretion of the Site Director, it can be possible for a non-member to have one "taster" session on site before deciding whether to join.
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Q: Can members of any age dig on a BHAS site? |
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A: There is no upper age limit. Diggers must normally be members over the age of 17. Occasionally the site director may allow a younger member to dig if accompanied throughout by a parent or guardian with significant field work experience: individual permission must be sought and obtained in each instance. There are 2 very popular Young Archaeologist Clubs (YACs) for 8-16 year-olds locally. Information about YACs is on the Council for British Archaeology website (see Links), & from Brighton YAC : brightonyac@gmail.com, Sussex Weald YAC: sussexwealdyac@outlook.com
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Q: Do you need prior experience or your own equipment to dig with BHAS? |
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A: No. Training is given on site, and the society provides the use of basic equipment. You just need enthusiasm, sturdy footwear, and a willingness to learn.
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Q: What about tetanus? |
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A: Tetanus is a potentially very serious risk in any outdoor work. Safety on site is the responsibility of all participants, and anti-tetanus protection is very strongly advised for everyone. See your GP about this.
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Q: Does BHAS offer paid work experience? |
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A: No. The society is run by and for volunteers and does not employ anyone.
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Q: Can members of the public attend BHAS lectures and day schools? |
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A: Non-members are welcome but are charged a fee.
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Q: How do you become a member of BHAS? |
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A: An annual subscription is payable at the standard rate of £20 per adult for one year. Full-time students including children pay £10. Subscriptions become due on 1st October each year. However, people joining for the first time in July, August or September do not have to pay again until the following year. Membership forms are to be found on this website.
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There is lots more information about Brighton & Hove Archaeological Society on this website, from constitution and policies to photographs of members in action to links to other organisations. Do take some time to have a look around. |
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Also check out our LINKS page, you may find the answer on the listed sites.
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