Like the comments from this posting by the Society, I would encourage members to renew and hope the fact that more than 50% haven't yet done so is simply because to attending to priorities for Xmas. The membership cost is, in my opinion, excellent value for the benefits of membership and not a lot to pay compared with the cost of other things these days. The ability to now pay by Direct Debit also makes it very easy.
In the meantime, may I wish all a merry Xmas and happy new year, in the hope that 2021 will soon be better than 2020.
David