I've been thinking this for a couple of years now. But thanks to the occasional kind word (and the attempt to do a monthly issue!) I've pressed on; but now I think it's time for me to concentrate on my work (mesoscale modelling of aerosols and their effects on climate change and health, if you must know).
So, what for the future? Medium term I'd like to offer up the production of paper issues of the newsletter to others, perhaps a small group with people concentrating on different themes. Meanwhile, I will produce the occasional paper newsletter that focuses on news but with pointers to the web site. Putting the calendar together to look decent on paper takes a while (and is outdated as soon as it is printed!) so in future I'll just put markers up for key events and point people to the web site and email lists for more comprehensive information - much in the same way as the contacts list (now up to 500 groups!) is only produced on the web site.
Finally, by not having subscribed to the "action update" email list I'm sure several of you are missing out. It has about 3 new events circulating on it each week, along with notable news and calls for action. To subscribe visit the Networking Newsletter web site and click on the "join the action update email list" link.
Your feedback on these proposals are most welcome.
Thanks, Michael