Members will have noted that over the past year, the number of pages in the Journal of Molluscan Studies has increased by one third to 600 pages. This increase in content will be maintained, and, in addition, from January 2001, the Journal will move to a larger format. this will improve the layout and also the size a quality of the illustartions.

Each year, the cost of producing the Journal goes up. and this, combined with the increase in content, makes a rise in sibscription unavoidable. The Council is therefore proposing the following rates from January 1st 2001.

• Ordinary members £40 (or US$ equivalent)
• Student members £25 (or US$ equivalent)

Elizabeth Platts, Honorary Treasurer.