The Globetrotters Club

The Globetrotters Club

The travel club for independent travellers.

  • HomeThe Globetrotters Club is the travel club for independent travellers u0026#038; travel enthusiasts of all ages and has been active for over sixty years. Club members share travelogues, travel information u0026#038; experiences, hospitality and friendship. If you are looking for the ultimate travel experience, wishing to plan from first hand information, interested in travelling off the beaten track, wanting reassurance before your big trip, requiring that little push to get you started or even just daydreaming of far-flung shores, then we are sure Globetrotters is for you. Our highlights include:- 450-500 members located worldwide Globe newsletter posted to all members six times a year eNewsletter emailed to 11000+ subscribers once a month No commercial affiliations but excellent discounts available to members Information and advice from members Local branch meetings in London and Toronto Latest News (New) The London meetings programme for 2010 has been updated for meeting from September onwards. See http://www.globetrotters.co.uk/meetings/lon11it.html for further details. (New) CHESTER GLOBETROTTERS, Chesterâ€â„¢s very own group, Details of the September 2010 Meeting http://www.globetrotters.co.uk/meetings/sept-chester-meeting.html
  • AboutWhat is the Globetrotters Club? We are a travel club and a not for profit organisation, run by volunteers. The aim behind Globetrotters is to provide a way for like minded people to meet or communicate to exchange ideas, information and experiences. A key feature to the club is that all Globetrotter members have the opportunity of being listed in the annual membership listing. This allows Globetrotter members to indicate whether they can offer fellow Globetrotters hospitality in their locality, or offer to show visitors around and some are willing to answer questions about their area. The club is aimed at independent travellers and is not allied to any commercial enterprise and does not act as a travel agent. Moreover, the Globetrotters club does not issue the membership list to anyone who is not a member of the club, nor is the listing to be used for commercial gain.
    • As a member you will receive:As a member of the Globetrotters Club, you receive the following: Globe: a bi-monthly copy of Globe newsletter â€â€œ a sample copy of Globe is avalible on the web site for interested people to take a look at. Be in print: the opportunity of seeing your stories or photos in print by submitting articles and photos for publication in Globe The Annual Membership Listing: offering accommodation, advice and help from other members. You can now perform searches online to find other members willing to give travel advice on an area or interested in forming a branch. Access to our web Membersâ€â„¢ Area: you can search online to find other members willing to give travel advice on an area or interested in forming a branch. (more options comming soon) Apply for the £1,000 Travel Award: the Globetrotter Club has an award of £1,000, available for five years to a Globetrotter member aged under 30. The award is available to support the most adventurous, unusual or enterprising foreign travel trip by a Globetrotters member. Only independent travel is eligible, and membership conditions apply. Discounts: at certain stores. Globe Magazine Globe is an info-packed newsletter with travelogues by members, book reviews, travel tips,…
    • Membership FeesAll subscriptions are related to postage and bank charges. Subscription covers up to two people at the same address or travelling together and runs for one calendar year from date of joining. Subscription ratesâ€Â¦ The membership fee is based upon postage and banking costs and is split between those members living in Europe and those who are based worldwide. Payment for membership fees can be made by credit card (Visa or MasterCard), Debit or Charge cards or by cheque or money order in Pounds Sterling. Memberships run for a calendar year(s) from the date of joining and can cover two people at the same address. Subscriptions UK Worldwide 1 year subscription £15.00 £18.00 (aprox. $29.00/€24.00) 2 year subscription £28.00 £34.00 (aprox. $54.00/€45.00) 3 year subscription £39.00 £48.00 (aprox. $75.00/€63.00) Cloth Badge £2 $4 Metal lapel Badge £2 $4 PVC car window badge £1 $2 (Debit/Credit cards will be billed in Pounds Sterling and your bank will convert this to your local currency)
    • History Of The Club.To find out how the club started click here. The following articles first appeared in the fiftieth anniversary issue of Globe. They tell the story of the club and the experiences of some long standing members. The Foundation of the Globetrotters Club, Norman D Ford, First President and Founder of the Globetrotters Club. The Origins of the Club ,The Early Years, Malcolm Keir Turns Back the Clock. Globetrottersâ€â„¢ History 1970-1980, Bryan Hanson tells the story of the 70s. 30 Years a Wanderer, Ashley Butterfield. A Globetrotters Memoirs Vera Blowers, Ontario Canada 45 Years a GT , Jill Donisthorpe, Nairobi, Kenya. Memories of the 60s, Rene Richards, London. 50th Anniversary, George and Mabel Garside, New Zealand. An Adventurous Young Couple, John and Jakki Becker, Tell their story. Only the Brave, Gwyn Jenkins, Sarawak, East Malaysia. Some tips for your holiday, by Gordon Cooper president of the club for many years.
    • Frequently Asked Questions.Q. Why is it worth joining the club as an independent female traveller on a budget? A. Joining the club allows you to contact other members who have travelled recently to areas you are interested in and also as the emphasis of the club is on travel by independent means, i.e. getting there on your own without the aid of a tour or a travel agent (except to buy a plane ticket), you are sure to find a wealth of advice experience and inspiration from other members both male and female Q. A few years ago when I was a member, members received a list of other members only from the same area. For example I received only List 4 â€â€ USA, Canada, Latin America u0026#038; The Caribbean. Is this still true or is there a single consolidated list of members which goes out to all members? A. Yes, There is now a single consolidated list of members this goes out to all members annually. Q. What are your criteria for membership? A. We donâ€â„¢t have any criteria anyone can join as long as they pay the membership fee. Some travel clubs require that members spend a minimum period travelling, etc, we do not. Q. What are…
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  • MeetingsThere are local meetings in the locations below. Please follow one of the links below. London, UK About the London meetings The London Meetings programme from September 2010 to July 2011 Sign-up to receive email alerts about London meetings. Chester, UK Information on the Chester Meetings Details of the September 2010 Meeting Sign-up to receive email alerts about the Chester Meetings Ontario, CA The Toronto GTâ€â„¢s Other Overseas Meetings We used to have meetings in New York City and New Braunfels, Texas. Regrettably, after having done a superb job, neither organisers are able to give their time to Globetrotter meetings. If you are based in New York or New Braunfels and have the time to commit to pick up where our previous organisers left off, weâ€â„¢d love to hear from you â€â€œ please see our FAQ or contact our the Branch Liaison Officer via our Website at Meeting FAQ. If you are based elsewhere and are interested in starting a branch of the Globetrotters, please feel free to contact us.
    • London MeetingsLondon, UK About the London meetings The London Meetings programme from September 2010 to July 2011 Sign-up to receive email alerts about London meetings.
      • About the London MeetingsThe Church Of Scotland, Crown Court (behind the Fortune Theatre in Covent Garden.) Admission: Members £2.50 Non-members £5.00 We do not sell advanced tickets, entry is payable on the door on a first come first served basis. Information Line: (+44) 020 7193 2586 The doors open at 2:15pm and the program starts at around 2:30pm with each talk lasting approximately 40 minutes. This is followed by an interval of about 30 minutes (when tea, coffee and biscuits are served). The interval is the active part of the program, with a regular competition, the opportunity to ask other visitors travel advice and share your experiences over a cup of tea or coffee with other members,. The second speaker then follows. After the meeting at about 5:30pm, we have an upstairs room booked for our exclusive use between 5.30 – 7.30pm at “The Sun” in Drury Lane, for a chat and a drink, while a group always finish the evening with a meal in a local restaurant. View Larger Map For train timetables and other train information please see: The Rail information Website London Transport National Express, express bus and coaches
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      • About the Chester MeetingsCHESTER GLOBETROTTERS CHESTERS VERY OWN TRAVELERS CLUB Our first meeting was in November 2009 and we had talks about Laos and later the Middle East. We usually have two talks with a break in the middle to chat and share stories with other travelers We choose saturday afternoon because Globetrotter members from the North of Britain can get into Chester easily in the daytime and perhaps make a day of it. The only other venue is in London so our Chesterbranch is a wonderful opportunity for members and independent travelers to meet. Everyone is Welcome The following dates have been planned and the meetings take place in The Grosvenor Museum, [map] 25-27 Grosvener street, Chester CH1 2 DD The Museum is just a 15 minute walk from the Chester railway station or you can catch the free bus into the city from the station by showing your rail ticket. Doors open at 1pm for a 1.30 start Tickets £2 included refreshments All Welcome For more information phone: Angela 01244-629930 or Hanna 01244-383392 chesterbranch@globetrotters.co.uk If you would like to continue receiving email alerts about Chester meetings please subscribe to our mailing list http://www.globetrotters.co.uk/meetings/chester-updates.html .
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    • Ontario, CA ~ The Toronto GT’sOntario Meetings The Toronto GTâ€â„¢s For information on Ontario meetings, please contact Svatka Hermanek:shermanek@schulich.yorku.ca or Bruce Weber: tel. 416-203-0911 or Paul Webb: tel. 416-694-8259. Meetings and travel presentations are held on the 3rd Friday in January, March, May (4th Friday), September and November at the Old York Tower, 85 The Esplanade (SouthEast corner of The Esplanade u0026#038; Church) â€â€œ two blocks east of the Union station. Public parking garage is at the foot of Church Street right next to the Old York Tower at 8.00 p.m.
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    • Other Overseas MeetingsWe used to have meetings in New York City and New Braunfels, Texas. Regrettably, after having done a superb job, neither organisers are able to give their time to Globetrotter meetings. If you are based in New York or New Braunfels and have the time to commit to pick up where our previous organisers left off, we’d love to hear from you – please see our FAQ or contact our the Branch Liaison Officer via our Website at Meeting FAQ. If you are based elsewhere and are interested in starting a branch of the Globetrotters, please feel free to contact us.
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  • Globe MagazineGlobe is an info-packed newsletter with travelogues by members, book reviews, travel tips, bargains and news. There is a mutual aid section where you can exchange information; place advertisements and find travel companions. Emphasis is placed on the unusual and the opportunity to see places and meet people not given to the usual tourist. Methods of cheap travel and trips off the beaten track, as well as on well-travelled routes, are given prominence. Club meetings, travel shows and other travel events are also listed.
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    • Information and ContactsIf you need to contact the club please write to us at the address below: The Globetrotters Club, BCM/Roving, London,WC1N 3XX,United Kingdom. This is a PO BOX that is redirected, as the club has no permanent headquarters, all officials are voluntary workers and can change from time to time. MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES Please write to the membership secretary at the above address. Or fill in the online form to receive further information. Email Contacts. If you wish to contact members of the committee please fill in our contact form, and your message will be forwarded to the relevant people: email us Officials of the club. If you would like to get involved in the running of the club please let us know, you do not need to move to the London or even the UK, as it is possible to take part by post, e-mail and fax. The current officials of the club are as follows. The Globetrotters Club Officers President: vacancy Vice President: Norman D Ford,  John Ainsworth, Rene Richards, Mabel Garside, Vera Blowers, Carol Simonson, John Batchelor, Richard Snailham, Tanis Jordan, Martin Jordan, Malcolm Keir, Jean Clough, Hilary Bradt, Sue Learoyd, Arthur Frommer, Gill Ward, Sylvia McMasters, Dick Curtis, Matt Doughty…
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    • Officials of the club.If you would like to get involved in the running of the club please let us know, you do not need to move to the London or even the UK, as it is possible to take part by post, e-mail and fax. The current officials of the club are as follows. The Globetrotters Club Officers President: vacancy Vice President: Norman D Ford,  John Ainsworth, Rene Richards, Mabel Garside, Vera Blowers, Carol Simonson, John Batchelor, Richard Snailham, Tanis Jordan, Martin Jordan, Malcolm Keir, Jean Clough, Hilary Bradt, Sue Learoyd, Arthur Frommer, Gill Ward, Sylvia McMasters, Dick Curtis, Matt Doughty Committee members: Kevin Brackley, Jeanie Copland, Paul Roberts, Jacqui Trotter, Francesca Jaggs, Paul Woodward, Tracey Murray, Simon Banks, Dan Bachmann Treasurer: Paul Woodward Committee Secretary: Francesca Jaggs Membership Secretary: Kevin Brackley Legacy: Jeanie Copland Publicity and PR: Francesca Jaggs Webmaster/Technical Co-ordinator: Paul Roberts Editor of Globe newsletter: Chloe Marshall Editor of eNewsletter: The Ant
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