What it is and how to join
The Newsgroup has two main features: firstly, any member can send an email to the group and it will be forwarded to all the other members; secondly, there is a members website with space for sharing files and photos, as well as events calendar and facilities for running polls, adding links to interesting sites and inviting others to join.
It is free, and relatively easy to join (and easy to leave if it does not suit you). It should provide an easy way for all of us to keep in contact and share information. As with all such ventures its success will depend on those who join, so don't be afraid to contribute your thoughts.
The group is hosted by Yahoo, and more information can be found on their site. To join go to http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/daoyin/ and click on the "Join this group" link. If you do not have a Yahoo! ID you will need to get one of these first, and then you can join the group.
Once you are a member of the group you can view the group website by going to the address given in the last paragraph. Have a look at the resources on the site, if you have any ideas on good uses for these, please let us know. You might also want to send a short 'hello' email to the group, to let other members know you have joined, and to introduce yourself.