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Prospero

To remove a name from the distribution list, ring the Service Line on 029 2032 2811. Prospero is provided free of charge to retired ´óÏó´«Ã½ Scheme members only. Prospero is also available on audio disc for those with sight impairment. To register, please ring the Service Line. Alternatively, it is also available online at bbc.co.uk/mypension, under ‘Documents’.

´óÏó´«Ã½ Club

The ´óÏó´«Ã½ Club in London has a retired membership costing £3 per month or £36 per year. Members can also add friends and family to their membership for a small additional cost. Regional clubs may have different arrangements. Please call the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Club London office on 020 8752 6666 or email bbc.club@bbc.co.uk for details, or to join.

´óÏó´«Ã½ Financial Assistance Fund

A ´óÏó´«Ã½ Financial Assistance Fund grant may be awarded if you or your dependants are struggling to cover unexpected and unaffordable one-off costs. The basic conditions for a grant are that it should involve expenditure which is extraordinary, unforeseen, necessary, and without assistance, would involve hardship for the individual. Each case is considered on its merits and awarded at the Trustees’ discretion.

You can find further information and apply at bbc.co.uk/mypension/financial

Prospero Society

Prospero Society is the only section of the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Club run by and for retired ´óÏó´«Ã½ staff and their spouses. Its aim is to enable ´óÏó´«Ã½ pensioners to meet on a social basis for theatre visits, luncheons, coach outings, etc. Prospero Society is supported by ´óÏó´«Ã½ Club funds so as to make events affordable. If you would like an application form, please contact: Gayner Leach ´óÏó´«Ã½ Club BC2 B3 Broadcast Centre 201 Wood Lane London W12 7TP Tel: 020 8752 6666 Email: bbc.club@bbc.co.uk

´óÏó´«Ã½ Pensioners Association

As a ´óÏó´«Ã½ pensioner you are eligible to join the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Pensioners Association (´óÏó´«Ã½PA). This is a not-for-profit organization and is independent of the ´óÏó´«Ã½. It aims to promote and safeguard the interests of ´óÏó´«Ã½ pensioners. It can also help members with pensions and other matters. Membership includes a monthly E-Newsletter to bring members up to date with news and information on events with relevance to pensioners, the ´óÏó´«Ã½ and the Media, an annual magazine, an AGM [regional meetings] and exclusive offers and discounts on goods and services. The ´óÏó´«Ã½PA aims to keep in touch with the Broadcast industry and has members on the Committee with a wide range of ´óÏó´«Ã½ knowledge and expertise from Production, Archiving, Engineering, to Pensions and Publishing.

For more information and a Member Application Form see .