I'm not sure that membership numbers is the same thing as health. If those teams that are members support the aims and philosophy of the organisation, attend events and enjoy each other's company etc is it not healthy?

If we're talking about the Ring's attitude to women dancing, which we seem to be, as a member of two NW women's teams I have noticed over the last few years a softening of attitude and Ring sides enjoying the company of groups of all types from the other two organisations. These things will take time and inflammatory comments from whatever point of view will not bring change any quicker. The Ring sides that won't dance on the same bill as women will find themselves invited to fewer and fewer events though.