From 2027, WBMC will be changing how annual membership fees are collected. Claire Hammonds Treasurer and Darren Beards Membership Secretary will administer and manage this change. Our preferred payment method will be GoCardless via a recurring Direct Debit.
Membership fees will be collected on 1 December each year (or the nearest working day), with the Direct Debit remaining in place for future annual renewals.
This change will: -
1. Automate the collection of membership fees.
2. Allow time to reconcile payments and follow up outstanding renewals.
3. Enable the Membership Secretary to complete the BMC membership submission during February.
What to expect From September.
Members will receive an email titled: "West Bromwich Mountaineering Club would like authorisation to take payment from you." Click Authorise to set up your Direct Debit. The email will confirm that payments are processed securely through GoCardless. Please note: No payment will be taken until 1 December (or the nearest working day). GoCardless will also send you a notification three working days before your payment is collected.
To help ensure a smooth transition, please:
1. Let Claire or Darren know by 31 August 2026 if you have changed your email address.
2. If you are a new member, or have not previously provided an email address, please send it to Claire or Darren by 31 August 2026.
3. When you receive the GoCardless authorisation email, please respond promptly.
4. If you pay for grandchildren or other members of your family who may not have a separate email , or have another query please contact Claire or Darren.
Members without an email address should continue to pay by BACS or cheque (Posting cheques payable WBMC to Claire Hammonds).
Claire Hammonds Email: clairehammonds@btinternet.com Mobile: 07761 571464 18 Muirfield Close, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3XF
Darren Beards Email: darrenbeards@gmail.com Mobile: 07484 615257