The National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies was founded in 1968 by Patricia Fay .It has now expanded to 335 societies in the UK, 10 in Europe, 27 in Australia and 1 in New Zealand. With 90,000 members worldwide, NADFAS works towards promoting and preserving the arts.

The individual societies are independent and organise their own programme of monthly lectures and visits on a wide range of decorative and fine arts subjects by lecturers who are approved by NADFAS.

The Association's concerns include voluntary work to maintain historic buildings, recording churches and their contents, working towards developing the arts for the young, and maintaining lecture programmes and tours for members.

To find out more, contact the NADFAS web-site at www.nadfas.org.uk.