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Benefits include our publications (Signals, Mixed Moss and The Outlaw), events, book group, library, archive, merchandise stall and access to Amazon Publications and the members’ area of this website.

We are a community of people who have a common interest in, and enjoyment of, Arthur Ransome’s writings and the philosophy of self-reliance.  Parents with children who also want to experience activities such as those described in the Swallows and Amazons series will also be interested in joining.  We encourage our under 16’s “The Outlaws” or “Juniors” to have a go, with activities ranging from sailing to chess.  There are always adults around, many with advanced skills in whatever we are doing.  We have third party liability insurance and have safety and safeguarding policies in place.

Membership Terms

Membership is annual.

As a member you will receive Signals, our magazine, 3 times a year.  Mixed Moss is published once a year. Junior and family memberships also receive Outlaw 3 times a year. All these publications are available to members online.

Choose “digital membership” to receive publications by email.

Choose “paper membership” to receive publications by post.

Choose “mixed membership” to receive Signals by email and Mixed Moss (and Outlaw for Juniors and families) by post.

We are aware of ecological concerns regarding printed matter and the cost of postage, and so encourage digital membership. All overseas prices are £5 more than UK if you opt for paper publications.

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Our online membership system uses recurring card payments which can be set to manual renewal in your account settings.

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Preferably, please join online. If you prefer to join by post and are in the UK or anywhere except Australia and New Zealand, download the Membership Form 2025.

Membership Form 2025

Australia and New Zealand Membership Forms and Overseas Secretary contacts:

Australia

AusTARS
Jan Allen
Australia
australia@arthur-ransome.org
AusTARSNZ Leaflet
AusTARS Form

New Zealand

TARSNZ
Neil and Barbara Robertson
newzealand@arthur-ransome.org
NZ Form

Japan

To join TARS Japan, contact the Japan Co-ordinator japan@arthur-ransome.org.
Mikako Tarashima
Honkomagome 3-4-8
Bunkyo-ku, JP13 113-0021
Japan
+81 3 6421 5668

USA

TARSUS
Mark Purtill
usa@arthur-ransome.org
+1 425-420-4391

Canada

Ian Sacré, Coordinator for Canada
3965 Marine Drive
Royston, BC Canada V0R 2V0
Canada
canada@arthur-ransome.org
+1 604 984 2295

 

‘I joined TARS with my family and we particularly enjoyed camping , sailing and looking for possible sites mentioned in the books. Over the years we have taken part in lots of activities and made many friends. I have also enjoyed the literary side of TARS, particularly the Literary Weekends which give the opportunity to learn much more about Arthur Ransome, his life and his writing. TARS events are always fun, interesting and friendly.’ AW

“The things we like about TARS:

Meeting up with other members; Making new friends, particularly those interested in AR; Outdoor activities – water activities, rowing, sailing, canoeing, archery, skating; Learning about AR and other writers; Visit events; Camping in a group; Campfire singing; Opportunity to write articles and reviews for the Outlaw and for the regional pages in Signals”

The Blue Family

“I like belonging to TARS because I get to participate in sailing events and camps” BH (14)

“I like being a member of TARS because I enjoy sailing and going in boats and making new friends at the events” FH (12)

“I made a new friend and we get to go out in boats which is great fun” RH (7)

The Hambleton Family

TARS is for anyone who enjoys doing AR-related activities or enjoys the publications from their arm-chair.
As a member you receive our excellent publications Signals, and Outlaw for Juniors, three times a year and Mixed Moss once a year.
You can borrow books from the TARS Library which has an extensive  catalogue.

Another great benefit of joining TARS is that you will be able to subscribe to individual Amazon Publications. TARS may very well be unique among literary societies in having its own publishing arm. For the last three decades Amazon Publications (a non-profit venture) have published works written by Tars, thus enhancing the understanding of Arthur Ransome, his life and his works. These books are not available commercially to the general public. They are written solely for TARS members. Amazon Publications enjoys special privileges from the Arthur Ransome Literary Estate and is able to publish copyright material for the exclusive benefit of members.

TARS Policies: Child Safeguarding and Data Protection are available in the bar at the bottom of this page.

Equality Policy: The Arthur Ransome Society is committed to treating all people equally, with respect and dignity. We welcome members irrespective of: age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or gender reassignment.

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