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1962 Sep 22 - BUFOA LUFORO BUFORA first meeting

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Membership is also open to individuals, subject to election by the Council.

Magazine Overview This document is an announcement for the inaugural convention of the BRITISH U.F.O. ASSOCIATION, scheduled to be held on Saturday, 22nd September, 1962, at 2:30 p.m. at the Kensington Central Library in London. The primary purpose of the convention is to mark the inauguration of the Association and to provide a unique opportunity for students of UFOlogy from across the British Isles to meet and connect.

The Association and Its Members The British U.F.O. Association is being formed to coordinate the efforts of individual U.F.O. societies, aiming to promote knowledge and interest in the Unidentified Flying Object enigma. The announcement lists several leading U.F.O. societies that will be part of the Association, including:

  • Anglo-Polish U.F.O. Research Club
  • British Flying Saucer Bureau
  • Cheltenham Flying Saucer Group
  • Direct Investigation Group on Aerial Phenomena
  • London U.F.O. Research Organisation
  • Scottish U.F.O. Research Society
  • Stratford-on-Avon U.F.O. Group
  • Tyneside U.F.O. Society

Membership is also open to individuals, subject to election by the Council.

Convention Venue and Access The convention will take place in the theatre of Kensington Central Library, described as one of London's most accessible buildings. The library is located in Phillimore Walk, off High Street, Kensington, W.8. High Street Kensington underground station is a two-minute walk away, served by the District and Circle lines, which offer connections to all major London railway termini. Several London Transport bus routes (9, 27, 28, 31, 49, 73, and 270) also serve the area. Ample car-parking space is available nearby.

Tickets and Enquiries Tickets for the convention are priced at 4 shillings each, with an additional 3 shillings for a buffet tea. Tickets will not be available at the door, and admission is strictly by ticket only. Cheques and Postal Orders should be crossed and made payable to L.U F.O.R.O. All applications and enquiries must include a STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE and be sent to: L. BEER, "CONVN," 61, GREAT CUMBERLAND PLACE, LONDON, W.1.

It is explicitly stated that the Library has no connection with the British U.F.O. Association, and correspondence should not be sent to the Library.

Contact Information Mr. G. N. P. Stephenson, Chairman of L.U F.O.R.O., has been appointed Secretary of the Association. For urgent matters concerning the Association, Mr. Stephenson can be contacted by telephoning VIGilant 1773.

The publication is attributed to the London U.F.O. Research Organisation on behalf of the British U.F.O. Association.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The document strongly promotes the formation and coordination of UFO research groups. It emphasizes the importance of bringing together enthusiasts and societies to foster a greater understanding and interest in UFO phenomena. The tone is informative and organizational, focused on providing practical details for attendees. The stance is clearly pro-UFOlogy, aiming to legitimize and consolidate the field through organized association and public events.