Membership Application – Medieval Siege Society

Welcome to the Medieval Siege Society (MSS) on-line membership application page.

Please read the instructions carefully & fill in all the required information. Those details marked with an asterix(*) MUST be completed. ALL applicants 6 years & over must include a photograph.

PHOTO GUIDELINES: Photos should be similar to a passport photo: head & shoulders, in everyday clothing, and against a plain background if possible. They should be in 4x3 ratio. (This is the standard ratio for the highest quality image settings on the vast majority of smart phones today.) Photos not complying with this will not be accepted & will hold up your application. Once your application has been processed a link will be sent to you giving payment instructions. (Note: Please ensure each email given is unique. The FIRST email given in FAMILY membership will be used as the primary payment & information contact.)

Emails for 2nd Adult in a Family membership and Juniors 13 years & above are optional, but must be unique of the application. These will allow them to access the MEMBERS ONLY area of the website including Member News, Member Forums, and event Booking In. Also, they will receive their own copies of the MSS Newsletters etc.

Full Postal Address*

House Name/Number & Street Address Line 2 Town Postcode Country

Membership Type Requested*

Please select only ONE type per application.

Adult (18 - 64 years)
Junior (17 years & under)
Senior (65 years & over)
Student (studying for recognised qualification & establishment)
Family (up 2 Adults & 5 Juniors at the same address)

Total Membership Fee

Membership of the Medieval Siege Society runs for 1 year from 1st March - 28/29 Feb. It must be renewed each year.

£ 0.00

Name of Adult*

First Last

Name of Junior*

The name of a Parent or Guardian is also required in the following section.

First Last

Name of Senior*

First Last

Name of Student*

First Last

Has the person named above previously held MSS Membership?*

Yes
No

Membership Number (if known)

Please enter if possible.

Date of Birth*

Click calendar icon or use dd/mm/yyyy format.

Email*

This MUST be unique on the application.

Email of Junior (optional)

The email of a Parent or Guardian IS required in the following section.

Phone*

Phone of Junior (optional)

The phone of a Parent or Guardian IS required in the following section.

For juniors aged 15 and under*

Check this box if you wish the junior member to have a non-photo membership card

No photo

Membership Photograph*

This must be a fair likeness, and should be similar to a passport photograph. Make sure you have read our GUIDELINES at the top of this form. It must be in either JPG, GIF or PNG format. Maximum file size is 5MB.

Proof of Student Status*

Please upload proof of full-time education. For example, this could be an NUS card, NUS Connect card, or a headed letter from your education establishment with your full name & address. It can be in JPG, GIF, PNG, or PDF format. Maximum file size is 5MB.

Name of Parent or Guardian of Junior Member*

This person MUST be a Legally Responsible Adult and should reside at the same address.

First Last

Is the Parent or Guardian of the Junior named above currently a member of the Medieval Siege Society?*

Yes
No

Membership Number of Parent or Guardian of Junior Member (if known)

Please enter if possible.

Email of Parent or Guardian of Junior Member*

This will be used as then PRIMARY payment & contact email.

Phone of Parent or Guardian of Junior Member*

Name of Adult 1*

One adult MUST be added to FAMILY membership.

First Last

Has Adult 1 previously held MSS Membership?*

Yes
No

Membership Number of Adult 1 (if known)

Please enter if possible.

Date of Birth of Adult 1*

Click calendar icon or use dd/mm/yyyy format.

Email of Adult 1*

This will be used as the PRIMARY payment & information contact for the FAMILY membership. This MUST be unique on the application.

Phone of Adult 1*

Membership Photograph of Adult 1*

This must be a fair likeness, and should be similar to a passport photograph. Make sure you have read our GUIDELINES at the top of this form. It must be in either JPG, GIF or PNG format. Maximum file size is 5MB.

Name of Adult 2

Complete ONLY if a second Adult is to be added to the FAMILY membership.

First Last

Has Adult 2 previously held MSS Membership?*

Yes
No

Membership Number of Adult 2 (if known)

Please enter if possible.

Date of Birth of Adult 2*

Click calendar icon or use dd/mm/yyyy format.

Email of Adult 2 (optional)

If included this MUST be different to Adult 1

Phone of Adult 2

Membership Photograph of Adult 2*

This must be a fair likeness, and should be similar to a passport photograph. Make sure you have read our GUIDELINES at the top of this form. It must be in either JPG, GIF or PNG format. Maximum file size is 5MB.

Are any of the Juniors to be named on this form 5 years or under?*

If there are, these children MUST be included in the Family membership.

Yes
No

Details of Juniors 5 years & under.*

Please give the full name & date of birth of each child 5 years or under on a separate line. You do not need to complete any other section on this form for these children. (Note: Children 5 & under will not receive a membership card unless otherwise agreed by the Membership Secretary.)

These details MUST be completed for all Juniors 6 years & over.

Name of Junior 1

Complete ONLY if a Junior is to be added to FAMILY membership.

First Last

Has Junior 1 previously held MSS Membership?*

Yes
No

Membership Number of Junior 1 (if known)

Please enter if possible.

Date of Birth of Junior 1*

Click calendar icon or use dd/mm/yyyy format.

Email of Junior 1 (optional)

This MUST be unique on the application.

Phone of Junior 1 (optional)

Membership Photograph of Junior 1

This must be a fair likeness, and should be similar to a passport photograph. Make sure you have read our GUIDELINES at the top of this form. It must be in either JPG, GIF or PNG format. Maximum file size is 5MB.

Name of Junior 2

Complete ONLY if a second Junior is to be added to the FAMILY membership.

First Last

Has Junior 2 previously held MSS Membership?*

Yes
No

Membership Number of Junior 2 (if known)

Please enter if possible.

Date of Birth of Junior 2*

Click calendar icon or use dd/mm/yyyy format.

Email of Junior 2 (optional)

This MUST be unique on the application.

Phone of Junior 2 (optional)

Membership Photograph of Junior 2

This must be a fair likeness, and should be similar to a passport photograph. Make sure you have read our GUIDELINES at the top of this form. It must be in either JPG, GIF or PNG format. Maximum file size is 5MB.

Name of Junior 3

Complete ONLY if a third Junior is to be added to the FAMILY membership.

First Last

Has Junior 3 previously held MSS Membership?*

Yes
No

Membership Number of Junior 3 (if known)

Please enter if possible.

Date of Birth of Junior 3*

Click calendar icon or use dd/mm/yyyy format.

Email of Junior 3 (optional)

This MUST be unique on the application.

Phone of Junior 3 (optional)

Membership Photograph of Junior 3

This must be a fair likeness, and should be similar to a passport photograph. Make sure you have read our GUIDELINES at the top of this form. It must be in either JPG, GIF or PNG format. Maximum file size is 5MB.

Name of Junior 4

Complete ONLY if a fourth Junior is to be added to the FAMILY membership.

First Last

Has Junior 4 previously held MSS Membership?*

Yes
No

Membership Number of Junior 4 (if known)

Please enter if possible.

Date of Birth of Junior 4*

Click calendar icon or use dd/mm/yyyy format.

Email of Junior 4 (optional)

This MUST be unique on the application.

Phone of Junior 4 (optional)

Membership Photograph of Junior 4

This must be a fair likeness, and should be similar to a passport photograph. Make sure you have read our GUIDELINES at the top of this form. It must be in either JPG, GIF or PNG format. Maximum file size is 5MB.

Name of Junior 5

Complete ONLY if a fifth Junior is to be added to the FAMILY membership.

First Last

Has Junior 5 previously held MSS Membership?*

Yes
No

Membership Number of Junior 5 (if known)

Please enter if possible.

Date of Birth of Junior 5*

Click calendar icon or use dd/mm/yyyy format.

Email of Junior 5 (optional)

This MUST be unique on the application.

Phone of Junior 5 (optional)

Membership Photograph of Junior 5

This must be a fair likeness, and should be similar to a passport photograph. Make sure you have read our GUIDELINES at the top of this form. It must be in either JPG, GIF or PNG format. Maximum file size is 5MB.

Payment Method*

Choose your payment option. Details will be sent to the PRIMARY email once your application has been processed. NOTE: Membership is not completed until payment has been cleared. You will not be able to attend events before this happens.

Paypal - RECOMMENDED (No account required. Use ANY Credit or Debit card. Very secure).
BACS/Bank Transfer (via your banks' mobile app, website or branch).
Cheque/Postal Order (This option is not recommended for security reasons).

Health & Well-being*

Does anyone on this application suffer from an allergy, disability or other medical condition which may affect their or any other members’ participation at MSS events?

Yes
No

Health Details*

Please state who and give full details of the medical conditions below. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence by the Directors of the MSS, as directed by our Data Protection Policy.

Convictions*

Has anybody on this application ever been convicted of any criminal offence that may give cause for concern upon becoming a member of the MSS?

Yes
No

Conviction Details*

Please state who and give full details of the convictions & whether spent, below. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence by the Directors of the MSS, as directed by our Data Protection Policy.

Skills

If you have any skills that you wish to share with the MSS e.g. medical, musical, legal, etc., please tell us about them here. (Maximum 250 characters).

Medieval Household*

You are always an individual in the MSS. However, some members have formed Households. These are groups of friends who come together at shows, and sometimes socially, in replica of a Medieval fighting company on campaign. Some are based on actual historic households, whilst others use a new name. Households can be small, even two or three people, or have many members. Most camp as a group. Some do living history, some have fighting units, some archery, and some all three. You never have to join a household, and many never do. Household members have no extra privileges in the MSS, it's purely for fun. But if you have been asked (and it is by invitation unless you set up your own), then some of the main households are listed below or you can choose not to say, or stay an independent.

Email & Comminications

The MSS will present event information and other notices in a regularly produced Warning Orders magazine. It is issued by email and is also available for download via the private MSS Facebook group and Member Forums. Make sure you keep up-to-date with the latest information about events, training, and meetings etc. The MSS may also on occasion contact you by email or text regarding regional meetings, events and other non-emergency information.

If you wish a printed copy of the Warning Orders, tick here. (NOT RECOMMENDED)

DECLARATION - to be read by ALL applicants 16 years of age and over.*

Data Protection Act 1998: The data collected by The Medieval Siege Society Limited (henceforth referred to as the MSS) is for the purposes of managing memberships. All data is treated as confidential and no personal or sensitive data will be shared with any third party without consent unless required by law.

1. I do not object to my name, image, address, membership or other details being held on computer for the purpose of distributing information and other administration purposes relating to the MSS and other organisations lawfully entitled to the same.

2. As a condition of joining the MSS, I agree to be bound by its rules and code of conduct. I further understand and accept that neither the organisers, nor anyone whose name appears in connection with any event organised by or attended by members of the MSS, nor the MSS or its officials shall be held liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage which may occur before, during or after an event or re-enactment.

3. The Medieval Siege Society Limited is a Company Limited by Guarantee. I understand that when I am over 18 years old I may be called upon to contribute such amount as may be required (not exceeding £10) into the Company’s assets for payment of the Company’s debts and liabilities or of the costs, charges and expenses incurred in the event of the said Company being involved in litigation, winding-up, or going into liquidation.

4. I am aware that at MSS events I may be photographed by third parties, and that the MSS cannot control the use of those images.

5. I am aware that it is a legal requirement that nobody under eighteen years of age may take part in mock combat without the express written consent of their parent or guardian and that a separate ‘Parental Consent’ form is available for that purpose.

6. I will not take part in any activity with the MSS until I have read and understood the safety policy, rules, and risk assessments contained in the Membership Handbook.

7. I am aware that membership of the MSS lapses on the last day of February each year when membership & these declarations are both due for renewal.

8. I am aware that members must be medically fit to participate in their chosen activity and take full responsibility for their own personal health and fitness. I will consult my GP if necessary before engaging in any strenuous physical activity.

9. To the best of my knowledge & understanding the information I have given on this form is true and I agree to inform the MSS of any change in my circumstances that may materially affect my membership. I understand that this application/renewal form, and the information it contains, forms the basis of a Contract of Membership between myself and The Medieval Siege Society Limited. False, misleading, or knowingly incorrect information will render this contract null and void and make the applicant liable to immediate dismissal.

10. I understand that I must book into events at least 28 days prior to the event.

I have read & agree to all of the above declaration and consent to my personal data being collected and handled in accordance with the Data Protection Policy of the Medieval Siege Society Limited.

Photographs*

Do you confirm that all photographs uploaded by you follow the GUIDELINES set out at the top of this form, and elsewhere, in terms of layout, content & quality of image. I understand that photos not following the guidelines may be rejected and delay my application from being processed.

I confirm all images follow the photo GUIDELINES.

Liability*

Please be aware if the company folds or is insoluble for any reason, you will be liable for a £10 fee

Yes, I am aware that I will be liable for £10 if the company folds or is insoluble for any reason.

Rights and Permisions*

By pressing 'SUBMIT' you affirm that you have the rights or permissions to apply on behalf of all those named by you on this application.

I affirm that I have the rights or permissions to apply on behalf of all those named by me on this application.

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.