No.......I think perhaps the email I sent her informing her of our annual events and the cost to her (now due) of participation in said events, may have put her off.

I have organised these events every year since 2000 and personally I think that they are tremendous value for money.

The RT day trip to the outer Hebrides with an afternoon stop on route at my cousins caravan for toilets and refreshments (not necessarily in that order) costs only a measly £319 (Richard Branson cannot believe I can do it so cheaply !)

The Blackpool lights...............Only £287 ! ….........We go in the day time to avoid the crowds.

Afternoon tea and strawberries at the Wimbledon tennis championship (not actually in the grounds but just a couple of miles down the road at my sisters prefab ) £199 !

Watch the Grand National on a 14” portable TV from the comfort of my garden shed with a complementry packet of crisps thrown in (bring your own chair) ….............£215 !

A look at my Ebay feedback...............Just £72.54 !

The RT Chrismas Party..........All you can eat and drink between the hours of 7pm till 8.15pm £682 !

And the Piece De Resistance!........................For a paltry £492...........see the London Eye from the ground!

Perhaps when the OP reads this spectacular programme of events she will fully understand the merits of being a member of the RT and rue the fact that she never joined earlier........But it is not too late! Join now and get a 2% discount on all prices.