SOME UPCOMING LOCAL AND NATIONAL PHILATELIC EVENTS
In this section we will list some local and national events that might be of interest to our Members and fellow philatelists.
We will try and ensure these listings are accurate but, especially in this time of a pandemic, anyone planning to attend an event should always check with the organisers beforehand about any changes in date, time or place.
SPRING STAMPEX
SPRING STAMPEX 28-30TH MARCH 2024
This will differ from the traditional STAMPEX held in Islington.
It will be held in association with the Royal Philatelic Society, and use their Abchurch Lane premises; where competition entries will be shown.
YORK STAMP AND COIN FAIR
July 19th and 20th 2024
70+ stamp and postal history dealers and 50+ coin, banknote and medal dealers
Friday 10am – 5pm & Saturday 10am – 4pm
The Grandstand, York Racecourse, York YO23 1EX, England
Admission & car parking: free
THE NATIONAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY
Saturday 13th January 2024
London meeting at the premises of the Royal Philatelic Society.
The Annual Peter Brack Memorial Display
"Argentina" - a display by Ian King
Mr Brack left a legacy to the NPS on condition that it included a display of South America in its annual programme. In this display we expect to see some classics, some forgeries and some interesting postal history.
Monday 12th of February
Zoom display
Display by Julian Bagwell on " British Forces in Egypt"
Note: The premises of the Royal Philatelic Society are at:
15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N 7BW
Full details of NPS activities are detailed in the monthly "Stamp Lover" journal and on the Society web-site
RIPLEY STAMP CLUB FAIR
Ripley Stamp Club has moved to its new venue at East Horsley Village Hall Kingston Avenue, East Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey KT24 6QT.
They meet on the second Thursday of every month, from 12.00 noon to 3pm.
For further details please contact: Martin Mathewson on 01932 565814 martin.mathewson100@gmail.com Andy McNab on 07787 796883
TWICKENHAM PHILATELIC SCOIETY
Has now published a programme of face to face events and Zoom meetings.
2024
January 4th - Auction
January 18th - Zoom – Postal History
February 1st – Tim Harrison High Wycombe PS
February 15th – Zoom – Africa
March 7th – Vice-Presidents Display
March 21st – Postal Stationery
April 4th – 1983/84 HMS Endurance expedition. (Display by Huw)
April 18th – Zoom – TBC
May 2nd – Annual Competition
May 16h – Zoom – AGM followed by Quiz
June 6th – End of season Auction
For further information please contact: Huw Williams at huwie35@sky.com
THE POSTAL MUSEUM
The Postal Museum in London is now open again.
See all details and how to book on the web-site www.postalmuseum.org
or box office at boxoffice@postalmuseum.org
NEIGHBOURING SOCIETIES
Bookham Stamp Club.
Epsom and Ewell. Are offering an interesting web-site with material and discussion
Wimbledon & District.
