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By Mark Pennell © B.T.S 2008
Last updated 29/12/07 16:21

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Announcement: 9/05/2008
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Announcement: 29/12/2007
Codes for Volume 23 number 1 are now active on the BTS members area.

Announcement: 21/10/2007
Codes for Volume 22 number 4 are now active on the BTS members area.

Announcement: 21/10/2007
The New BTS Bulletin Board and Classified sections are now active, this improved system will help with the recent problems with scammers and rogue traders.

Announcement: 23/08/2007
The date for the BTS Exhibition 2008 is confirmed as 18th May 2008 - see here for more info

Announcement: 21/08/2007
Journal news Volume 22 number 3 has been despatched, so the codes to the members section have been updated. Please these new codes to access the download area.

Announcement: 11/03/2007
Journal news Volume 22 number 2 has been despatched, so the codes to the members section have been updated. Please these new codes to access the download area.

Announcement: 20/12/2006
The BTS everyday increases its membership, these are not just UK but we have an increasing International membership base. To facilitate this the BTS are pleased to announce the introduction of Scott Scher and Michael Jacobi in the new BTS Committee positions as North American Representatives' both will be responsible in the promotion of the British Tarantulas Society in the USA.

Announcement: 9/12/2006
The BTS Classifieds section has now moved the to the BTS forum you can read all the information here. Traders and dealers please support this area and give something back!.. Most of the proceeds from the subscriptions will go to the various conservation and research projects the BTS are running or plan to launch in the new year.

Announcement: 3/12/2006
Journal news Volume 22 number 1 has been despatched, so the codes to the members section have been updated. Please these new codes to access the download area.

Announcement: 15/10/2006
Journal news Volume 21 number 4 has been despatched, so the codes to the members section have been updated. Please these new codes to access the download area.

Announcement: 14/10/2006
After months of constant spamming the BTS forum was closed today, only to resurrected as a new more powerful and functional board. We hope you enjoy the new features on this forum.

Announcement: 27/09/2006
All the questions you ever wanted to ask about keeping tarantulas when your a beginner are answered here in the Questions Matrix. This resource and been moved into the main site by popular demand.

Announcement: 23/09/2006
The new BTS online store is now up and running, the old store will be removed shortly so please update any bookmarks or links.

Announcement: 02/09/2006
Carl and Su Portman at the BTS AGM tended their resignation from the BTS committee, Carl's huge work load and continuing commitments in other areas, has meant they cannot give their full attention to BTS matters, both will remain BTS Members. The Chairman & Committee thanked them for all their hard work and dedication during their time on the committee they will be sorely missed. Both contact emails for Carl and Su have been deactivated.

Announcement: 07/08/2006
Joining the BTS frequently asked questions has been added. See header above

Announcement: 07/08/2006
BTS Members area, the new journal Volume 21 number 3 has been uploaded in PDF format and the new codes are now active all previous codes have now expired.

Announcement: 22/06/2006
BTS
Exhibition pictures added to the galleries section, click on galleries and then on BTS Show 2006, also added Carl Portman's show report!

Announcement: 14/05/2006
The BTS launch the -
BTS Overseas Research Grant to fund and encourage research into the taxonomy, distribution, behaviour, morphology and the conservation of the Theraphosidae in developing countries. Click here to read more

Announcement: 11/05/2006
BTS Expo, just around the corner and this year was looking cramped with our second hall unavailable to us due to building work. However we have now been allowed to use the hall, so its going to be a great show and plenty of space.

Announcement: 18/04/2006 Official press release
In light of recent accusations and damaging misleading press reports about several of our committee members, Richard Gallon BTS Editor and International renowned expert on African theraphosidae has prepared and press release this can be read here

Announcement: 25/03/2006
BTS Members site. The PDF version of the new journal is available to download on the members area. Also for non member who have always thought about joining the BTS but have never got round to it, why not download a free copy and see what your missing.

Announcement: 14/03/2006
BTS Members site, the new codes which are found in Volume 21 number 2, are now active, previous volumes codes are disabled. The PDF version of Vol21 No2 will be up shortly for download.

Announcement: 04/03/2006
The new BTS Classified section is up and running, this new classified section requires users to register thus hopefully preventing a great deal of useless and spam adverts which have plagued the Bulletin board, guestbook and forum. A banner advertising system is in place on this section and anyone wishing to use this, should contact me for details. The Bulletin board will run along side the classifieds section until everyone is use to the new area. - BTS Classifieds.

Announcement: 05/01/2006
The codes for the members area have been updated to the ones found in Volume 21 number 1. All other codes have been discontinued.

Announcement: 02/01/2006
We are please to announce that 2006 sees a mile stone in the British Tarantula Society's history, with the production of our first full colour journal. No longer will you have to read through the pages to see the colour plates in the middle section. Volume 21 number 1 is packed with articles with full colour images and line art from cover to cover! This could not have been accomplished without the support of you our membership and the hard work of the dedicated committee. Also worth noting is the efforts of our illustrious Editor - Richard Gallon. - Click here to find out more.

Announcement: 04/12/05
Since 1999 the BTS has been running a breeding survey on this site, we are about to start collating this information for display on this site. If have not used this survey form and you have bred any species of tarantula, please help us to help you and post the results of these breeding's. It does not matter if you were unsuccessful, this all helps in the long run. Go here to complete the survey form.

Announcement: 13/11/05
Book your place at the 4th Annual BTS Lectures and Dinner NOW!, places are limited, pay online at the BTS E-Store or contact Kim Pennell ASAP. For more details visit the Lectures page. Click here for photos from this years Lectures.

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