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Subject:        PRESS RELEASE: BCS website
Date:   Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:30:19 GMT
From:   Clare Neal <[log in to unmask]>
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Press Release

For Immediate Publication
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The British Cartographic Society (BCS) launches new website with more
features and extended content.

As part of the BCS initiative to promote 'Better Mapping' the BCS has
launched a redesigned website at the Fellows Evening, at the RAF Club,
London. New sections include The Gallery and About Cartography which
features information on mapmaking and careers in cartography.

The bold, freshly designed site (http://www.cartography.org.uk)
provides expanded information about the Society's membership,
Publications, Events, Special Interest Groups, and the Annual Awards.

"We are delighted to launch this new website which is a great benefit
of membership", said Mary Spence MBE, President of BCS.  "It should be
the first port of call for all information to do with the society."

One of the main features of the new website is the BCS Forum, for use
by the general public as well as those in the cartographic community
to ask questions and find out about topical issues. The forum is
moderated by council and members of the BCS.

New features on the website also include the Junior MapMakers section,
a secure payment form for subscriptions, Who's who of The BCS, a
members' area which includes an archive of publications and special
offers, contact forms
for groups and publications, RSS news feed, a site index and a FAQ page.
Enhanced features include news and events notices, the calendar, job
vacancies page, and search capability.

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Clare Neal
BCS Webmaster

http://www.cartography.org.uk