SPA Discount Scheme
Great offers and deals for members!
A major benefit of SPA membership is the great offers and discounts that we have lined up with some of Britain's leading astronomical centres. Whether you want to buy a telescope, other observing equipment or visit leading observatories, planetariums and science centres, you will find that belonging to the SPA can save you pounds. You can save the price of your subscription in no time!
To take advantage of these great deals, you will need to have your SPA membership card that
was recently introduced. Simply show your signed card, or quote your membership number, when
ordering by post or over the Internet. Check the offers and instructions for the individual
organisations taking part in the discount scheme by clicking on the relevant link below.
Note: The Society cannot be held responsible for Discount Supporters altering or withdrawing their Offers or Discounts without informing the SPA or its members.
Participants in the discount scheme
Astronomical Supplies
ASTRONOMICA.CO.UK
Tel: 01482 346999 (Monday-Friday 9-5pm)
or 0113 203 7240 (Wednesday-Friday 9-5pm)
E-Mail: info@astronomica.co.uk
www.astronomica.co.uk
10% Discount on all purchases including Mail and Internet Orders
See website for full details
PLEASE NOTE - ASTRONOMICA IS AN ONLINE FACILITY
Appointments by prior arrangement only
Valid Membership Card to be shown or Number quoted when ordering
FIRST LIGHT OPTICS LIMITED
Tel: 01392 420 792 - E-Mail: steve@firstlightoptics.com
www.firstlightoptics.com
Online Astronomy Supplies
FLO is a new company committed to finding the best astro
and optical products at sensible prices
10% Discount on most purchases including Mail and Internet Orders
Please enter the coupon code spa10 at the checkout
and include your SPA membership number in the 'Additional Information' box
GREEN WITCH
Unit 6 Dry Drayton Industries Dry Drayton Cambridge CB3 8AT
Tel: 01954 211288 - E-Mail: wendy@green-witch.com
www.green-witch.com
Visit the Green Witch web site for a wide range of equipment and
Accessories. Phone for mail order and free, friendly advice
or call in to see us at our well-stocked showroom
5% Discount on most purchases including Mail and Internet Orders
Please show a valid membership card or quote your number when ordering
MC2
57 Catherine Street Frome BA11 1DA
Tel: 01373 474763 - E-Mail: sales@telescopeshop.co.uk
www.telescopeshop.co.uk
Authorised Meade Advanced Products Dealer (APD)
Stockists of a large range of products from major suppliers
MC2 also teach Beginners' Astronomy and hold Practical Workshops
5% Discount on all Orders
Valid Membership Card to be shown or Number quoted when ordering
ORION OPTICS
Units 21 & 22 Third Avenue Crewe CW1 6XU
Tel: 01270 500089/251559 - E-Mail: sales@orionoptics.co.uk - www.orionoptics.co.uk
Full Colour Catalogue of all Orion and Vixen Products - £4.00
5% Discount on all purchases including Mail and Internet Orders
Valid Membership Card to be shown or Number quoted when ordering
SCIENCE REPLICAS
SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS - ALL WORKING MODELS
True working reproductions with historical and operating notes.
FOLDING DIALS - ASTROLABES - ASTRONOMICAL RINGS
SOLAR COMPASSES - EQUATORIAL QUADRANTS - OCTANTS
and many more for your cabinet including KEY RINGS and MINIATURES
TELESCOPE KITS
Replicas from Pre-printed, pre-cut cards with full instructions to build
early telescopes (High quality German optical acrylic lenses) and other
WORKING optical instruments.
Some models:
THE DIGITAL SUNDIAL
THE MAGNETIC COMPASS
THE NEWTON REFLECTING TELESCOPE
SOLAR FILTER FOR THE NEWTON
THE NELSON TELESCOPE
THE STAR DIAL
For Special Prices contact
Leonard Honey
22 Heathview London N2 0QA
Tel: 0208 883 8696 www.green-witch.com
SCS ASTRO
The Astronomy Shop 1 Tone Hill Wellington TA21 0AU
Freephone: 0800 0181544 - E-Mail: sales@scsastro.co.uk - www.scsastro.co.uk
See their GIANT on-line catalogue - over 300 pages
Stockists of Celestron, Orion Telescopes, Borg, Skywatcher, Meade, Tele Vue, Starlight Express
plus many more
5% -10% Discount on MOST products.
Valid Membership Card to be shown or Number quoted when ordering
STOCKPORT BINOCULAR & TELESCOPE CENTRE
Mercian Way Edgeley Stockport SK3 9DF
Tel: 0161 429 8002 - E-Mail: help@telescopes-binoculars.co.uk - www.telescopes-binoculars.co.uk
3 minutes from M60, junction 1 - Showroom open Monday-Saturday
Phone for Brochure and Price List
Stockists of Meade, Skywatcher, T&L, Celestron, Helios, BC&F, Astro Engineering
Variable Discounts depending on product including Mail and Internet Orders
Valid Membership Card to be shown or Number quoted when ordering
TELESCOPE PLANET
Tel: 08707 60 66 90 - E-Mail: sales@telescopeplanet.co.uk - www.telescopeplanet.co.uk
See their website for a HUGE range of equipment and accessories
SPA Members will receive a discount which varies depending on price of item.
Places to Visit
ARMAGH PLANETARIUM
College Hill Armagh Northern Ireland BT61 9DB
Tel: 02837 524725 - E-Mail: sales@armaghplanet.com - www.armaghplanet.com
Wide range of posters, slide sets, videos and space gifts
10% Discount on Mail and Internet Orders
Membership Number must be quoted when ordering
GALLOWAY ASTRONOMY CENTRE
Craiglemine Cottage Glasserton Whithorn Dumfries & Galloway DG8 8NE
Tel: 01988 500594 - E-Mail: enquiries@gallowayastro.com
www.gallowayastro.com
The Centre offers B&B accommodation and the use
of a range of telescopes (apertures from 8" to 16")
Room Prices from £22.00 per person
Open throughout the year. Contact the Centre for further details
10% Discount on Room Prices
Discount only given on presentation of valid Membership Card
during stay
GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE
50 Pacific Quay Glasgow G51 1EA
Tel: 0141 420 5010 - E-Mail: steve.owens@glasgowsciencecentre.org - www.gsc.org.uk
SCIENCE MALL - 10:00am to 6:00pm OPEN EVERY DAY
£6.95 Adults - £4.95 Child/Concession NO REDUCTION for SPA Members
Planetarium Shows - Daily at 2:00pm and 4:30pm SPA Members get FREE admission (Usually £2.00) YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE by phoning Steve Owens - 0141 420 5010 ext 252
or by e-mail - steve.owens@glasgowsciencecentre.org
Membership Number must be quoted when booking
Also Monthly Evening Astronomy Lectures, presented by renowned astronomers around the world
£4.95 or £29.95 for a Privilege Pass for ALL 2006 Evening Lectures (Not Discounted)
Phone or Email Steve Owens for details
THE PLANETARIUM AT WORLD MUSEUM LIVERPOOL
William Brown Street Liverpool L3 8EN
Tel: 0151 478 4240 - E-Mail: Jennifer.Longman@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
SHOW TIMES
2.30, 3.15, 4.05 Monday - Friday
1.15, 1.45 (Sunday only), 2.15, 3.15, 4.05 Saturday-Sunday
Extra shows during school holidays and bank holidays - phone for details.
Admission to museum and planetarium tickets are free to all visitors, timed tickets for shows must
be collected from the World Museum Liverpool information desk on the day of visit
(Closed Monday-except school holidays)
SPA Member Price - FREE
Senior Citizen & Child Price - £0.50 (Not Discounted)
Purchase timed tickets at Liverpool Museum Information Desk - Admission to Museum is FREE
Discounts only given on presentation of valid Membership Card on day of visit
MILLS OBSERVATORY
Balgay Park Glamis Road Dundee DD2 2UB
Tel: 01382 435846 - E-Mail: mills.observatory@dundeecity.gov.uk
- www.dundeecity.gov.uk/mills
Britain's Only Full-Time Public Observatory
October to March
Mon to Fri - 10.00am - 4:00pm Sat & Sun - 12.30pm - 4.00pm
April to September
Tue to Fri - 11.00am - 5.00pm Sat & Sun - 12.30pm - 4.00pm
FREE ENTRY TO GENERAL PUBLIC
Planetarium Talks are given once a month usually
on the second and last Friday of month - See Website or phone for forthcoming Talks
** BOOKING ESSENTIAL - PHONE 01382 435967 **
SPA Members get FREE Admission to these Talks. (Usually £1.00)
Discount only given on presentation of Valid Membership Card on day of visit
NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE
Exploration Drive Leicester LE4 5NS
Tel: 0116 261 0261 - E-Mail: info@spacecentre.co.uk
- www.spacecentre.co.uk
10.00am - 5.00pm (Closed Monday)
SPA Member Price - £9.00 (Usually £11.00) - Senior Citizen & Child Price - £9.00 (Not Discounted)
Discounts only given on presentation of valid Membership Card when booking in person
at the Centre's ticketing desks
Cannot be used on special events or in conjunction with any other offers
THE OBSERVATORY SCIENCE CENTRE
Herstmonceux Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731 - E-Mail: info@the-observatory.org
- www.the-observatory.org
10.00am - 5.00pm January, February, March, October, November, December
10.00am - 6.00pm April to September
Last admission 2 hours before closing
See Website for Full List of Exciting Events held during the Year
SPA Adult Member Price - £5.00 (Usually £6.80) Senior Price - £5.25 (Not Discounted)
Child Price - £5.00 (Not Discounted)
Family of 4 - £20.50 Family of 5 - £23.40 (Both Not Discounted)
Membership Tickets Available
Discount only given on presentation of valid Membership Card on day of visit
THE SOUTHEND PLANETARIUM
Central Museum Victoria Avenue Southend on Sea SS2 6EW
Tel: 01702 215131 - E-Mail: southendmuseum@hotmail.com
- www.southendmuseums.co.uk
General Talks at 11.00am, 2.00pm and 4.00pm Wednesday to Saturday
FREE Open Nights in conjunction with Castle Point Astronomy Club & Hadleigh Castle Country Park
Contact the Planetarium for further details or CPAC at www.cpac.freeserve.co.uk
SPA Member Price - £1.20 (Usually £2.40)
SPA Member - Senior Citizen / Children Price - £0.85 (Usually £1.70)
Discounts only given on presentation of valid Membership Card on day of visit
THE WILLIAM HERSCHEL MUSEUM
19 New King Street Bath BA1 2BL
Tel: 01225 446865 - www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk
1.00pm - 5.00pm Mon-Fri (Closed Weds) 11.00am - 5.00pm Weekends and Bank Holidays
Group visits welcome and also able to host small Corporate Events - phone for details
SPA Member Price - £3.00 (Usually £3.50)
Discount only given on presentation of valid Membership Card on day of visit
Other Offers
ASTROPHYSICS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Twelve Quays House Egerton Wharf Birkenhead CH41 1LD
Tel: 0151 231 2900 - E-Mail: enquiry@astro.livjm.ac.uk
- www.astro.livjm.ac.uk/distance
Astronomy by Distance Learning
Log on to their website for full details of courses available or see advert in Popular Astronomy
10% Discount on Course Fees
Valid Membership Number must be quoted when ordering
BIZLEYART GALLERY
12a Coombe Street Lyme Regis DT7 3PR
E-Mail: richard@bizleyart.com
- www.bizleyart.com
Astronomical Artwork including
Astronomical Artwork including Solar System - Beyond Solar System - Speculative Life-forms
and other non-astro subjects
5% Discount on all purchases including Mail and Internet Orders
Valid Membership Card to be shown or Number quoted when ordering
LOCHS HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST (3*)
41 School Hill Ranish Isle of Lewis HS2 9NW
Tel: 01851 860514 E-Mail: asinclair4@toucansurf.com
http://www.lochshouse.co.uk/
The Isle of Lewis offers clear skies with zero light pollution, offering
regular opportunities to see the Constellations, the Milky Way, shooting stars
and meteorites and the Aurora Borealis too!
Equipment includes a 10" f/1200 Parabolic Dobsonian
We have our bedroom ceilings painted by StarglowFX Cosmic Ceilings so you
can lie in bed and gaze at the stars!
Price for Bed & Breakfast - £25.00 pp/pn
10% DISCOUNT
Discount only given on presentation of valid Membership Card during stay
THE TABLES HOTEL
Dunvegan Isle of Skye IV55 8WA
Tel: 01470 521404 E-Mail: bookings@tableshotel.co.uk
www.tableshotel.co.uk
'COME AS A GUEST AND LEAVE AS A FRIEND'
That's the proud boast of The Tables Hotel on the beautiful island of Skye
Has wonderful views across Loch Dunvegan towards Macleod's
Table Mountains
Home cooking uses fresh, local produce whenever possible
A good selection of wines and malt whiskies are available too
Children and well behaved dogs are welcome
Guests have the use of a Meade 10" SCT LX200 GPS
10% DISCOUNT
Valid Membership Card to be shown or Number quoted when booking
Cards are being distributed to members when their membership is renewed. To receive your membership card before your membership is due for renewal, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:
Barry Turvey
Membership Secretary
36 Fairway
Keyworth
Nottingham
NG12 5DU
