The Basics
- Send your entry to newsletter@lalg.org.uk by the 10th day of the month before. Earlier is very much appreciated. Remember to send January’s entries by 10 November for the combined Christmas/New Year edition.
- Put the name of the group or event in the subject line of your email.
- Keep it simple and as brief as possible. The editor will edit your text to fit the space available. Email any additional details to website@lalg.org.uk for inclusion on your group’s webpage.
- If your group is full, say so and the editor will add a Full sticker.
- Double check that the day and date in your entry are correct.
- Put hyphens in compound words such as ‘4-mile’, ‘non-member’
- Try to use the correct accents … e.g. café or Béla Bartók
- Express dates: Monday 1 January, 8am (not 8.00am on Monday 1st January).
- Avoid using abbreviations where possible (eg. & etc.)
Special entries
If you are sending something unexpected, larger than usual, or more complex, contact the editor by the 5th of the previous month at the very latest with a clear idea of how much space you will need. Smaller entries stand a greater chance of being fitted in.
If you send a photo, make sure you have the express permission of everyone pictured.
If you send an icon, logo or picture, make sure you are not breaking copyright law.
If you send a feature or story, use plain language and simple sentence structures. Do not exceed 450 words – fewer if you include a picture(s). And please remember that there is no guarantee that we can run your entry in any particular month.
Contact: Email newsletter@lalg.org.uk and allow up to three working days to hear back before sending a reminder.
