Background
Following an unsuccessful effort in 1990, Bill Pertwee asked Tadge Muldoon, a long time Dad's Army fanatic, to form a new society in 1993. This became the 'The New Dad's Army Appreciation Society' (the 'new' was later dropped in May 1995).

Sadly Tadge died during 1995 in his early thirties. He had set the scene, and his hard work was taken up by Jack Wheeler, who, along with assistance from Paul Carpenter and Tony Pritchard, took the membership from around 300 members to the 1,400+ which we have today.

Jack Wheeler has sadly passed away, but his commitment to the Society will not be forgotten by the many people he has helped over the years.

The Society publishes a quarterly newsletter / magazine 'Permission to Speak, Sir' which carries articles about the show, and events involving the society and its members. Regular gatherings are held, in addition to our annual event at the Bressingham Steam Museum, home of the National Dad's Army Collection.

Members have joined from far and wide, helped by the creation, by Dave Homewood in April 1995, of the (now closed) New Zealand Branch. Dave has been successful in rooting out information and publishing many interesting articles in his own quarterly newsletter 'Platoon Attention'.

Can I join the DAAS at any time of year?
Yes. your membership will start from the next available newsletter. you will receive three newsletters per term of membership, and be reminded of renewal upon receiving the third. Your membership card may arrive with your first newsletter, and the expiry date may be less than a year, as this is the date you will be sent a reminder - it doesn't affect your membership - you will always receive three newsletters.

Can you get me autographs of the actors?
No, not directly. The DAAS hold occasional functions at which some of them appear. These are always informal (no queuing up etc) and they are pleased to see you there.
We can help members by posting on enquiries or requests, as long as the postage is prepaid. Always include a return envelope and postage with any communication - it's polite, and you are more likely to receive a reply!

I would like to write to them, can I have their addresses?
Certainly not! We are not allowed to publish any personal details (actors, members etc) under the Data Protection Act without their express permission.

Are back issues of the society magazine available?
There are a limited number available to new and existing members from the address on this page, please enquire into their availability.

Is there a junior membership option?
No. all members receive the same package

Do you issue the newsletter in any other format (pdf, text files etc)?
No, currently we only provide printed copies to all members. Please bear this in mind if it is a problem before joining.

Do you sell tapes or videos?
No, Videos and Audio Tapes and books are not available from us.

Do you accept credit cards?
Only with payments made through 'Pay Pal'.

Are you arranging a Dad's Army event near where I live?
We encourage members to arrange local events, so the answer is yes - when will you organise it?

I want to get in touch with fellow Dad's Army fans - what's the best way to do it?
If you wish to contact other members, and because we cannot forward their details to you (see above), the best option would be for you to submit a request for us to publish in the society newsletter.

Who is still alive from the original cast?
Arthur Lowe, John LeMesurier, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley, James Beck, Talfryn Thomas, Eric Longworth, Colin Bean Janet Davies, Edward Sinclair and co-writer David Croft have all passed away. Many others from the supporting cast are also deceased.