The Single Parent Travel Club is a network of single parents run by the members themselves. There is an elected committee of approximately 4-10 members who are responsible for the administration of the club.

There are several ways that members can communicate:

• An online quarterly newsletter where members can advertise forthcoming events, seek interest for a particular holiday or event and let everyone know what's going on with SPTC
• Internet message boards (private Yahoo group) – lots of events appear here first and it’s a great instant way to keep up with events and to organise events
• Network of local contacts who have volunteered to publicise SPTC in their area and particularly to help newer members
• Membership list – an edited contact list is shared amongst members and contains contact details for everyone who has agreed to share this information

The local contacts are a great first port of call when you first join, to find out more about how the club works and answer any questions you may have.

The committee organises one event every year – the Annual General Meeting (AGM) weekend run during May half-term. This can be a great way to meet many members for the first time, and is a great fun weekend with lots of activities.

Many new members feel that a day out with people from their area is a good first step – you decide what is best for you.

To begin with, new members tend to go along to events organised by others, but in time they often feel that they’d like to organise an event or break of their own. Other members (especially local contacts and committee members) are always willing and ready to help and advise, but we do not insist on members organising events. We just say that the more you put into the club, the more you get out of it!

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