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Aberconway Philatelic Society NWPF, ABPS-11 (f. 1948)
Meets : 2nd Friday each month except August, 19.30 hrs
At : The English Presbyterian Church Hall
Victoria Drive, Llandudno Junction LL31 9PG, Wales (Map)
Contact : Dr Eric R Coulton : Tel.: 01745 350107
( ABPS Data Pg.)
Aberdeen Philatelic Society ^{ASPS-11, ABPS} {f. 1910}
Meets : 7:30 pm "alternate" Thurdays (2nd/4th or 1st/3rd/5th?) (Sept.-April)
At : Raven Room, Rubislaw Church Centre, Tel.: 01224 645477
Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen AB15 4AB (Map)
Contact : George Stephen : Tel.: 01651 842253 (c.2011 ABPS)
Shows : SCOTEX (Oct.), Scottish Congress (Apr.) (both in Perth)
(ASPS Data Pg.) ( ABPS Data Pg.)
Spring & Autum postal auctions
- Non-members and Overseas collectors are welcome to bid.
Aberystwyth Postcard Club*
7:30 p.m. 1st Mon.
YWCA, North Parade
Secretary / Mrs.: Doreen Davies, Tel.: (01970) 612712
*Name approximate. c.2007 PTA(1789)
Aberystwyth University Philatelic Society, @ ^ABPS-11 (f. 1963)
Meets : 7pm every 2 weeks (or so) (2nd & 4th Thursdays)
during the first two academic terms ( Jan-Mar, Sept-Dec : +- )
At : Seddon Room, The 'Old College'
King Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 2AX (Map)
(* ABPS Data Pg.)
Member: Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies (FSWPS) (per ABPS*)
Acton & District Philatelic Society ⁵
Contact : H Grovners, Tel.: 020 8997 8305 (was: 44.181.997.83.05)
Meets At : Acton Hill Church Hall,
Woodlands Avenue, Acton, London W3 9UB (Map)
Addlestone Community Association - Philatelic Section
Meets : "Alternate" Fridays (Sept-July)
At : Addlestone Community Association
Garfield Road, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3SN (Map)
Contact: Mr Derek Weston, Tel.: 01932 563758
(Member: Federation of Surrey Philatelic Societies (FSPS) per ABPS Data Pg. c.2011)
Alba Stamp Group ^ASPS-11
Publication: Scottish Stamp News
Meetings : 2.00pm - alternates in Falkirk & Motherwell, Scotland; below:
13 September 2008: Falkirk - Camelon Parish Church Hall, Brown Street, Camelon
11 October 2008: Motherwell - St Mary's Church Hall, Avon Street
  6 December 2008: Falkirk - Camelon Parish Church Hall
10 January 2009, Motherwell - St Mary's Church Hall

7 March 2009, Falkirk - Copper Top restaurant, Main Street, Camelon, Falkirk - Lunch 12.30pm
Camelon Parish Church Hall, Brown Street, Camelon, Falkirk - AGM 2pm

5 April 2009, Motherwell - St Mary's Church Hall
Society Contact: [email protected]
NOTE: listed at ASPS c.2011 as a (specialty not specified) specialist society:
write ASPS: [email protected]
Aldridge Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets : Mondays at 19.30 hrs.
At : Community Centre,
Middlemore Lane, Aldridge (Walsall), West Midlands WS9 8AN
Contact : Mr A.M. Cornforth, Tel.: 0121 605 3106 (Ref.)
(Member: Midland Philatelic Federation (MPF) per ABPS Data Pg.)
"Aldridge is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, in the West Midlands, England. Historically it was part of the county of Staffordshire, but in 1974 it was incorporated into the Walsall borough as well as the West Midlands county.", Wikipedia

Alfreton Philatelic Society
Meets : 7.30pm,1st & 3rd Fri (Sept-July)
At : Village Hall, Main Street, Pentrich, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3RE (Map)
Contact : W.L. Allen, Tel.: 01246 221267
Or : Mr R F Stammers
2 Tissington Avenue, Old Church Warsop, Mansfield, Notts NG19 ...
See Also: Pentrich Historical Society C/o Village Hall, Main Street, Pentrich, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3RE - Telephone number: 01773 512616 - Email address: [email protected] : Annual general meeting month: January : More information The society fosters the study and understanding of the history of Pentrich and the surrounding area. It offers regular talks, practical workshops, discussions and visits to sites of interest. It also sponsors plaques on buildings and sites associated with the Pentrich revolution of 1817 and publishes leaflets on the history of the village and a historical trail. Meeting venue: Village Hall. Meeting or opening times: 3rd Wed of each month from Sept to June (except Dec). Contact: Mr Neil Matthews (Secretary) Website: www.pentrich.org.uk

Alton & District Stamp Club ^{ABPS-11,
HPF-11}
Meets : 2nd Tuesday of each month (except July & August) at 7.30pm
At : Community Centre, Tel: (0) 1420 85057
Amery Street, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1HN (Map)
Contact : John Cresswell, Tel.: 01420 23218 (c.2006),
John Cresswell (c.2011 ABPS) : 01420 544034 (too long?)
7 Will Hall Close, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1QP (c.2008)
or: Greg Newey, Tel.: 01420 560123 (HPF c.2011)
Or : Mike Powis, Tel.: 01420 85045 (c.2001)
( ABPS Data Pg.)
Amersham & District Philatelic Society
c/o Swallow House, Perks Lane, Prestwood, Bucks, HP16 0JD
Meets : 7:30pm, 2nd & 4th Thursdays
At : The Barn Hall, Amersham Community Centre, Tel.: 01494 433436
Chiltern Ave, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5AH
Wed. Afternoons (1 to 2 monthly; occasionally): WRVS Hall, Bury Road, Rickmansworth
Contact (c.2008): Ian Miller, Tel.: 01494 773189
4 Fryer Close, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 1RD
Contact c.2008: David Page, Tel.: 01494 863176
Secretary c.2012: Jim Drummond, Tel: 01494 726418

"The Four Counties Postal History Club meets two to three times a year at the WRVS Darby and Joan Club in Rickmansworth at 7.45 pm. 2011 dates are 10 March and 22 September. Contact the Club's Secretary on 01895 834694 for more details."

P.S.: New website design c.2012, Very nice! - A.J.
Ammanford Philatelic Society ^FSWPS (not listed c.2008)
Contact : Bill Selden, Carmarthenshire,Wales, Tel.: 01269 850433 (c.2006)
Andover Stamp Club (Ref. URL) ^HPF
Meets : 7.30pm, 1st Wed. alternate months at member's homes
Contact : Steve P. Jarvis, Tel.: 01264 358065
St. Ann's, Red Cross Hall, Suffolk Road, Andover, (Hampshire Co.)
Arbroath & District Stamp and Postcard Club ASPS-11 {f. 1938} (cf.)
aka: Arbroath & District Philatelic Society
"Birthplace of James Chalmers - Inventor of the Adhesive Postage Stamp"
Meets : 7.30pm, 3rd Tues. (Sept-Apr)
At : St Andrew's Church Hall, Hamilton Green, Arbroath
Secretary : Mr. Ron Marr, [email protected], [email protected] (via ASPS)
(ASPS Data Pg. c.2009, & c.2012)
Ash Stamp Club, info@ (Data URL)
Meets : 8pm 3rd Monday (except Aug.)
At : St Peter's Centre, Ash Church Road, Ash, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 6LU
Contact : Harry Coupland, Tel.: 01252 312938
Ashford Philatelic Society ^KFPS
Meets : 7.15pm. for 7.30pm (on Thur?)
At : Friends Meeting House
Albert Road, Ashford TN24 8NY
Contact: Mr Tony Fisher on 01233 634016 (c.201103)
Press Sec.: Alan Bartlett, Tel.: 01784 464835 (c.2008)
6 Simmons Place, Staines TW18 3HW
Secretary : Vicky Ashworth, Tel.: 01344 842968 (c.2003)
Data Pg.
Association of British Philatelic Societies Ltd (ABPS)
Association of Essex Philatelic Societies (AEPS)
Association of Sussex Philatelic Societies (ASPS)
Aylesbury and District Philatelic Society
Meets : 7.30 p.m., 2nd Wednesday (except August)
At : The Watermead Village Hall, Watermead
Chair./Treas. (c.2006, 2012): M. G. Pitt-Payne, FRPSL, @ (c.2006, 2012), @ (c.2012) Tel.: 01296 748549
Hon Secretary (c.2006): D. C. Turner, Tel.: 01296 425492 (9am-5pm)
(c.2011, 2012): Mrs D C Turner, Tel.: 01296 428937
Ayr Philatelic Society (Ref. c.2012)
Ayrshire Philatelic Society ^ASPS-06
(NOTE: said by Ken Gibb to be defunct c.201111)
E-mail: @freeserve , @AOL.com
Meets : 7.30pm, Alternate Tuesdays (2nd/4th)
(e.g. 26.9.00-19.12.00 & 16.1.01 - 24.4.01..)
At : Loudoun Hall, Boat Vennal, Sandgate, Ayr
Contact : Ken Gibb, @packardbell, Tel.: 01292 267498
73 Crofthead Road, Ayr, KA7 3NE, Scotland
NOTE: c.201201 both the ASPS Data Pg. and the society homepage still exist. aj
Banbury Stamp Society ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11
MPF-11}
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.30pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays (Sep - May)
At : Hanwell Fields Community Centre
Rotary Way, Banbury OX16-1ER, Oxforshire (Map)
Contact : Secretary : Mr. J. Davies, @btint.. @AOL, Tel.: 01295-255831
Or : David Robson, "on 720598"
Barnet & District Philatelic Society
Meets: 7:30 pm, (Known Jan. 18, 2011; a 3rd Thur.)
At: St John's Church Hall,
Mowbray Road, New Barnet EN5 1RH
Contact: Colin Beath, Tel.: 020 8449 6801
Barnsley Philatelic Society, @ ^YPA-11
Meets : 7.30pm, 2nd/4th Wed.
At :Friends Meeting House, tel.: 01226-753440, @ (Map)
Huddersfield Road/corner of Western Street, Barnsley S70 2BP
Contact/Sec. (c.2011): Mrs. M. Holmes, Tel.: 0790 5598533
Sec.(c.2006): Mr. Norman Booth, Tel.: 01226 210 746
Barry Philatelic Society ^{FSWPS, ABPS} (f. 1930)
South Glamorgan Co., Wales
Secretary : Geoff Cule, @, Tel.: 01446 413035
Librarian : Reg Lyon, on Mobile 07795181144, @
Meets : 7:30pm, 2nd & 4th Monday (Sept.-June);
2nd Monday only Jul-Aug.
At : Tynewydd Inn, Tynewydd Road, {Barry (?)}
"Stamp fairs in Spring and Autumn"

Basildon Philatelic Society ^AEPS

Publication : The Basildon Stamp Collector
Meets : 7.30 pm, 1st Mondays & 3rd Tuesdays, all year.
At : George Hurd Centre
Fauners (off Cherrydown West), Basildon SS16 5AP (Map)
Shows : BasPex (Sep., Mar.) {AKA?/cf. Basildon 2004}
Contact : Alan Taylor, Tel.: 07899 822881
5 Easton End, Laindon, Basildon, Essex SS15 6QB
Webmaster : Charlie Mead
Membership : Mick Coltman, Tel.: 01268 413952
Packets : Len Stanway, Tel.: 01268 522305
Auctions : Claude Crowder, Tel.: 01268 414143
(AEPS Data Pg.); older ver.

Basingstoke & District Philatelic Society ^HPF
Meets : 7 p.m. 1st & 3rd Mon. (Sept-July)
At : United Reformed Church Hall, London Street, Basingstoke
Contact : Dr John Horsey, Tel.: 01256 780191 (c.2005 HPF)
c/o County Philatelic Auctions
Oakley Lane, Oakley, Basingstoke Hants RG23 7JZ
Nigel Honan - 01256 412088 c.2001
Bath Postal Museum (Местонахождение)
27 Northgate Street, Bath, Somerset BA1 1AJ (Map)
open: Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm (4.30pm in winter)
Entry fee applies
Tel.: +44 (0)1225 460333

Bearsden & District Philatelic Society ASPS-11
Contact: [email protected]
Meets: 7.30pm, Alternate Wednesdays - Mid September - mid April
At: Westerton Church Hall, Crarae Avenue, Bearsden, Scotland
Bedford Philatelic Society ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11
Meets : 7.30pm for 7.45pm 2nd & 4th Wed. (c.2011)
At : The Bunyan Meeting House, Tel.: 01234 213 722
Castle Land (Mill Street), Bedford MK40 3EU
Contact : Keith Downing, Tel.: 01234 822566 (c.2011)
Or : A.D. Kinnon, @, Tel.: 01234 822566 (c.2007, 20011 EM&EAPF)
14 The Bury, Pavenham, Bedford, MK43 7PX (c.2007)
AKA?: 'Bedford and District Philatelic Society' ? (Nat'l Archives)
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg., Gov't Data Pg.)
Assoc. to 'Cornwall Philatelic Federation' per ABPS c.2011.
Berwick & District Philatelic Society NEPA-11
Meets : 2.00pm 1st Thur. (Mostly; see data pg.)
At : Spittal United Reform Church, Spittal,Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1RD
secretary at 12 Common Road, Wooler, Northumberland NE71 6PB
(NEPA Data Pg.)
Beverley Stamp Club , Humberside Co.
Hon. Secretary : Mrs. B. M. Featherstone - 01482 493228
Bexley Philatelic Society ^{ABPS, KFPS}
Meets : 7.45 p.m. "on alternate Fridays" (1st/3rd)
At : Freemantle Hall, Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent (Map)
Contact : nick_blackburn (secretary) : E-mail subject=Bexley PS (c.2008)
or (c.2011): Mr. Adrian Smith on 01322 559210
Bideford Stamp Club WSF-10
(WSF Data Pg.)
Meets : 7:30pm 2nd Monday (except Aug.)
At : Bideford Youth Centre (opposite Burton Art Gallery), Tel.: 01237 429210
The Pill, Kingsley Road, Bideford EX39 2PF (Map)
Secretary : andre wausten @, @
Billericay & District Philatelic Society ^{AEPS-06, ABPS-11} (f.1967)
Publication: The Mayflower
Meets : 7.30 pm, 3rd Thursday (except Aug.)
At : The Fold, Tel.: +44 (0)1277 659286
72 Laindon Road, Billericay, Essex CM12 9LD (Map)
Secretary (c.2006, 2011): David Bremner, Tel.: +44 (0)1277 626674
Contact: Alan Jubb, @-Mail, Tel.: +44 (0)1277 653891
& one specialty is: Postal History: Essex ^x
Birmingham Philatelic Society ^MPF-11
Meets: Open at 6 p.m./6.30 meetings 'on most Wed." (Sept. - May); per website
(MPF: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6:30pm)
At: Birmingham & Midland Institute, John Peek Room
Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS
Secretary c.2012: Robert Shaw, Tel.: 0121-415-5226, [email protected]
45 Willow Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 2AT
Secretary c.2007: David Venables, [email protected], 0121-544-8355 {after 8.30 pm}
10 Merton Close, Oldbury (West Midlands) B68 8NG
Founded 1884. (Site has several online articles. e.g. Postal History – Where Will it End?)
Bloxwich Stamp Club MPF-11
Meets: Wednesdays at 7:30pm
Turf Tavern, 13 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich, Walsall WS3 3EZ
( ABPS Data Pg.)
Blyth Philatelic Society NEPA-11 (f. 1940)
(NEPA Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.00pm for 7.15pm on 2nd Thursday's
At : Blyth Sports Centre (upstairs), Blyth NE24 5BT (Map)
Contact/Secretary : Tel. 01670 365173 (c.2011)
Bognor Regis and District Stamp Club
Meets : 7pm 4th Tue
At : United Reformed Church, Tel.: 01243 825 494 (Map)
Linden Rd, Bognor Regis, W Sussex, PO21 2AP
Contact : Mr. Allen Payne, Tel.: ++44.1243.266.130
Or : Mr Paul Holder, Tel.: 01243 862757
Bolton Philatelic Society (BPS), Greater Manchester Co. (f. 1932)
Bolton Museum's BPS Info Page c.2008
Another Info page c.2002
Sec./Treas. : Mr. Brian Fielding, Tel.: 01204 307252
Or : Mr Harold Howard, @nt.., Tel.: 01204 526629
18 Highfield Avenue, Harwood, Bolton BL2 4EZ
Note: Annual Stamp Fair in October and Yearly All-Day Auction in November.
Bolton News 'Local Info' list
cf. "Lostock" below
Border Philatelic Society ASPS-11
Meets: 7.30pm, "Alternate Mondays - September - March/April", Scotland
Contact ASPS via: [email protected]
(ASPS Data Pg.)
BP Llandarcy FSWPS, Wales
Contact : John Jones, Tel.: 01792 428233
Brackley Philatelic Society ^EM&EAPF-06 {f.1937}
Meets : 7.30pm, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
At : Brackley Baptist Church, Tel.: 01280 705 295
Waynfleet Close, Brackley NN13 6AE (Map)
Secretary (c.2011): Gerald Lovel, @, Tel. 01327-87656
Contact : Sec., Mr. G. Gulliver, Tel. 01295 760379 (c. 200609)
"The Society now consists of the Northampton branch ..." & this one.
cf. Northampton Philatelic Society
Bradford & District Philatelic Society ^YPA-11
Meets : 7.30pm, "alternate Tuesdays" (2nd/4th Tue.)
At : The Latvian Club, Tel.: 01274 546 235 (Map)
5 Clifton Villas, Manningham Lane, Bradford BD8 7BY (Map)
Contact : Sec. (c.2006, 2011), Mrs. Judith M. Holder, @
c/o HH Sales Ltd, Tel.: 01274 544446, Fax: 01274 545634
The Barn, Heaton Royds, Shay Lane, Bradford BD9 6SH
AKA? : Bradford Philatelic Society, Contact: Tel: ++44.1535.643.087
Bridgend Philatelic Society FSWPS, Wales
Meets : 7:30 pm, 2nd & 4th Thursdays (c.2011)
At : Gospel Hall, Oddfellows Street, Bridgend
Contact : Maureen Phillips, @, Tel.: 01656 653753 (c.2006, 2011)
FSWPS Data Pg.)
Bridgwater Philatelic Society
(Newspaper Reference, More Data needed)
Bridlington & District Philatelic Society ( ABPS Data Pg.) ^{ABPS-11,
YPA-11} (x)
Meets : 2pm to 4pm, Thursdays (c.2011)
At : New (N. Bridlington) Library, Tel.: 01262 671468 (Map)
Martongate, North Bridlington, North Yorkshire YO16 6YD
Meets : 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Fridays (c.2011)
At : Emmanuel Church Hall, Tel.: 01262 603033 (Map)
70 Cardington Road, Bridlington YO15 3JT
Contact/Secretary : Mrs Marie Bell, Tel.: 0777 2315304, @
Former Pres.: Malcolm K. Stockhill, Tel.: 01482 493228
Bristol Philatelic Society
Meets: 7.30pm (known: Jan. 27, 2011; a 4th Thurs.)
At: Redland Park United Reformed Church Hall, Tel.: 0117 9735850
1 Redland Park / Whiteladies Road, Bristol, Avon BS6 6SA
Contact (c.2011): Mike Tanner, Tel.: 0117 9240837
Secretary (c.2008): Mrs. C. Bolton, Tel.: +44.1454.632.159
9 Prospect Place, Easter Compton, Bristol BS35 5SB
Bristol Woodlands Philatelic Society
Meets: 7.30pm (known Jan 26, 2011; a 4th Wed.)
At: Civil Service Club, Tel.: 0117 9514259
Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0AT
Contact: Keith Taplin, Tel.: 0117 9514509
Brixham Stamp Club WPF-11
(Data URL, WPF Data Pg.)
Meets : 7:15 pm 2nd Monday (Sept. to June)
At : Chestnut Heights Community Centre
Poplar Close, Brixham, Devon TQ5 0SA (Map)
Contact: Mr. Tony Key (Secretary c.2009), @, Tel.: 01803 858018
Bromley & Beckenham Philatelic Society ^KFPS
Meets : 7.30pm for 8.00pm, 2nd & 4th Wed.
At : Public Hall (Opposite St Georges Church)
4 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 5JE (Map)
Shows: K.F.P.S. Autumn Rally (Oct '06)
Venue : Langley Park Boys School, South Eden Park Road
Contact: Secretary, David Rennie, Tel.: 020 8778 7001 (c.2009, 2011)
Burnley and District Philatelic Society ABPS
Contact: Hon. Sec. Eric Hebdon, Tel.: 01282 426824, @ (c.2006)
Meets : 1st & 3rd Thursdays (September to May) (c.2009 ABPS)
Central Methodist Church Rooms, Tel.: 01282 455 087
Hargreaves Street, Burnley BB11 1DU (Map)
Burry Port & District Philatelic Society FSWPS
Contact : David Hughes, @ (older E-mail)
Burton On Trent & Distrist Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 7:30pm each Tuesday
At: Public Library, Riverside, High Street, Burton on Trent, Staffs., DE14 1AH
Any contact data?
Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.00pm for 7.30pm, 2nd Tuesdays
At : Church Institute, (Map)
The Street, Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2NP
Secretary : Mr Geoff Peck : @, Tel.: 01284-764546 (c.2011)
Contact : Mr R Finn, Tel.: 01379 893252 (c.2011 ABPS)
Contact/Sec.: Mr. P. Burn, @, Tel.: 01284-725295 (c.2006)
Buxton and High Peak Philatelic Society
Contact : Mr. Phillip Cottrill, Tel.: ++44.1298.815.610
Or : Mr. Keith Fletcher, Tel.: 01298 77503
Meets At : St Annes Centre, Tel.: 01298 71910
Hardwick Square West, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6PX (Map)
Caledonian Philatelic Society ^ASPS {f. 1906}
Contact : Terry Woods (Packets/Webmaster), URL, eBay
Or : Elizabeth Nairn 0141-634-4067
Meets : 7.30pm Thur (Oct-Mar; 1st 2 only in Dec, AGM only in Apr)
At : Univ. of Strathclyde, Room Col 430, 4th Fl Colville Bldg
48 North Portland Street, Glasgow G1 1XM, Scotland (Map)
Services : Msg Board
:

Camberley & District Philatelic Society ^{ABPS, HPF, SFPS} (f. 1967)
Reference URL

Meets : 7.30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tue.

(no 4th: Jul, Dec, none at all in Aug.)

At : St Michael's Church Hall, Tel.: 01276 23602

London Rd, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3JP (Map)

Auctions@ : John Pugh, @, Tel/Fax: 01276 63879

14 Hillsborough Park, Camberley, Surrey GU15 1HG

Contact : Jack Davey, Tel.: 01276 28173 c.2008 (meetings/fairs)

Packet Sec.@ : Brian Hammans, Tel.: 01252 654936

Alt. Contact : M D(E?) Hall, Tel.: 01344 772186 c.2001

Shows : Annual Stamp Fair (known late Nov. '08)

Auctions :

In April each year we hold a Club Stamp Auction and send out catalogues to collectors, country-wide as well as to local clubs. In 2012 our Auction takes place at our usual venue, the Morgan Centre, Wellington Road, Crowthorne RG45 7LD on Saturday 14th April.

In the 25 or more years that we have run these auctions we have sold some exceptional lots. Our top prices are £2,150 for a stampless Cyprus cover of World War I and £1,000 for a GB First Day Cover (believed unique) of the KGVI Silver Wedding bearing the 2½d and £1 stamp sent registered from Windsor Castle. However there is something for all collectors. For more information get in touch with John Pugh.

Cambridge Philatelic Society ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11,
BTA-01} {f.1920}
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.15pm for 7.30pm, 1st Wednesday & 3rd Friday
At : Oddfellows Hall, Tel.: 01223 351 197
131 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8HA, Cambridgeshire (Map)
Secretary (c.2011) : Mr. P. Morton, @, Tel.: 01223 263946
Contact (c.2011 ABPS): Mr Alistair Kennedy, Tel.: 01763 247641
Sec. (c.2006) : Rev. D. Hardinan : Tel.: 01954 202271, @
Or : I C Carter, Tel.: 01223 700778
9 Fulbourne Road, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge CB1 9JL
Cannock & District Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 1st Tuesdays, 7:30pm
At: Fire Station, Old Hednesford Road, Cannock WS11 6LD
Any contact data?
(And from clubbz. . .everything but.)
Canterbury Philatelic Society , Kent ^KFPS
(ABPS Data Pg.; nada c.2012)
Data Requested

Cardiff Philatelic Society (CPS) ^FSWPS {f. 1899)
Meets: Tuesdays at 7:30pm
At: Llanishen Baptist Church
Fidlas Road, Llanishen, Cardif CF14 5LZ, Wales (Map)
Secretary (@): Dennis Edwards, FCA - Tel.: 029 20494405 (c.2006)
Publicity Officer (@): Roger Gilbert, Tel.: 029 20254008 (c.2006, 2011)
Carmarthen Philatelic Society ^FSWPS
aka: Carmarthen & District Stamp & Postcard Club
Contact : John Thompson, Tel.: (01267) 235027
Or: Gareth James, @-Mail (c.2011)
( FSWPS Data Pg.)
Chelmsford & District Philatelic Society ^AEPS, Essex
(ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.30pm, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays (Sept. to June)
At : United Reformed Church - Christ Church - Room 1, Tel.: 01245 354529
164 New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW (Map)
Allan Boyce, Secretary@YaHOo!, Tel.: 01245 476989
Membership : Douglas Godwin, Tel.: 01245 260195
Douglas is "Knowledgable in : 'Use of Computers in Philately' ".
& :
Bob Huggett, Tel.: 01245 355689
Hillary O'Connor, Tel.: 01277 353625
Graeme Johnston, Tel.: 01245 223662
John Came, Tel.: 01621 856847
Ramon Goodey, Tel.: 01245 440434
Malcolm Wade, Tel.: 01245 252961
John Rawlins, Tel.: 01245 420196
Allan Boyce, @-Mail, Tel.: 01245 476989
one specialty: Postal History: Essex ^x
Chesterfield Philatelic Society ABPS-11, YPA-11
7pm, 'alternate' Tuesdays (? 1st/3rd? ... ;)
Bonsall Court (Common Room), (Map)
off Bowness Road @ Newbold Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 8AW
Contact/Sec. (c.2011): Barbara Inger - Tel. 01773 784 833
( ABPS Data Pg.)
Chichester & District Stamp Club ^HPF
Meets : 4th Monday each month at 7.00pm
At : Donnington Parish Hall (c.2011)
Stockbridge Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 8QT (Map)
Contact : Mr G W Osborne, Tel.: 023 9245 4678 (c.2011), Packet Secretary*
G Cropper, Tel.: 01243 267338 c.2001
Michael Berry, Tel.: 01243 530208 c.2008
(*Dir. Ref., Another Directory Ref.)
Cinque Ports Philatelic Society ^KFPS (f. 1911)
Meets : 7pm (Days?)
At : St Martins Community Centre,
Horn Street, Cheriton, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3JJ (Map)
Contact : Peter Gane, Tel.: 01303 276801, @-Mail (c.2003)
Or (c.2011): Mrs Christine Baker on +44 (0)1304 620230
Civil Service Philatelic Society
Meets: 6.00pm "first working Monday of the month (except August)"
At: Somerset House, in the Strand, London WC2R 1LA
Sec. c.2012: Margaret Emerson: [email protected], [email protected]

"A philatelic library, based at Somerset House, funded on a donation from the C S Sports Council, has been formed. Books and information folders may be borrowed at any meeting but are normally subject to a one months borrowing period. Library Lists are available from the Librarian."
"The C S Philatelic Society is not a Federation nor is it in any sense, a rival of any society flourishing in many Civil Service Departments but with an "atmosphere is so friendly and informal that no one could feel out of place". (website c.2006)
"Full membership is open to members or retired members of Her Majesty`s Civil Establishments, Government Agencies and certain other analogous establishments, e g the Post Office and British Telecom."

Clacton Philatelic Society AEPS
Publication (newsletter) : The Watermark
Meets : 1st Wed. (Oct.-June)
At : The Tavern,
55-57 Frinton Road, Holland-on-Sea, Essex CO15 5UH (Map)
Contact: David Hacker : Tel. 01255-423521, @ (c.2011)
(Ref. URL #1, AEPS Ref. URL #2 {data c.2005, 2006})
Coleshill Philatelic & Postcard Club MPF-11
Meets: 2:30pm, 3rd Thursdays
At: Parish Rooms, R/Of 132 High Street, Coleshill, Warks., B46 3BJ
Any contact data?
Colne Valley Postal History Museum
The Laurels
109 Head Street, Halstead, Essex CO9 2AZ
Tel.: +44 (0)1787 474412
@-Mail
"A privately owned Postal History Museum in the heart of East Anglia..now comprises 100 ex-British Post Office letter boxes together with 19 Stamp Vending Machines, documents, uniforms and associated artefacts. The museum houses the second-largest private collection of Post Boxes in the UK and is an invaluable resource for teaching and historical research. Regular public open days are held each year, but otherwise there is no general public access other than by prior arrangement with the Curator."

Consett Philatelic Society ^NEPA-11 (f. 1925)
20 Grange Street, Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7AG - @ (c.2011)
Meets : 7.00pm 1st & 3rd Wed. (Sept - Apr), 1st Wed. (May - Aug)
At : Citizens House, Station Road, Consett DH8 5RL (Map)
Contact/Secretary : doug law @, 8 Engels Terrace, Stanley, Co Durham DH9 6QG, @ (c.2011)
( NEPA Data Pg.)
Cornwall Philatelic Federation
Cornwall Society of Postal Historians
Summer Tides, Trevaunance Cove, St. Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0RY
Coventry Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7:30pm & 3RD Thursdays at 2:00pm (MPF)
At : Hearsall Baptist Church Hall, (cf.)
Queensland Avenue, Coventry CV5 8FE (Map)
Contact: C D Carr, Tel.: 01926 424424
Show: Midpex
Midpex Co-ordinator: Ken Flint, [email protected]
Coventry Stamp and Postcard Society
Meets: "Every other Tuesday at 7:30pm" (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)
At: Hearsall Baptist Church Hall,
Queensland Avenue, Chapelfields, Coventry CV5 8FE
Contact (Packet Sec. c.2012): Mr M J Dixon,
46 Church Rd, Ryton-on-Dunsmore CV8 3ET
The Croydon Philatelic Society ^{FSPS, ABPS} {f. 1907}
Publication : Katharine Street Post (3 per year)
Meets : 7:15pm (for 8), 2nd & 4th Tuesdays (Visitors Welcome!)
At : Small Hall, United Reformed Church
Addiscombe Grove CR0 5LP (by East Croydon Station) (Map)
Show: Croypex (known Sept. 2007) {CPS's 100th Anniv.!}
Contact : Christopher Board O.B.E., @lse.., Tel./Fax : 020 8660 3595
Write: CPS, 120 Riddlesdown Road, Purley, Surrey CR8 1DD
or: John Ray, @dial.. (is he deceased?)
24 Woodvale Ave., London, SE25 4AE (personal url; '404' c.2009)
Spring & Autumn auctions, Library, AGM ...
"We have a library of over 200 books, available on free loan to members. We also have a collection of Croydon postal history."
"Croydon Philatelic Society has established friendly contacts with stamp clubs in other countries. Since 1996 we have visited Belgium, France, Holland and Switzerland."

Croydon Postcard Club* PTA
Meets: 7:00 p.m. 1st Thur. (except Aug.)
At: United Reformed Church, Tel.: 020 8681 1888
Addiscombe Grove (by East Croydon Station), Croydon, Surrey CR0 5LP (Map)
Contact: Secretary Bill Tonkin, Surrey., Tel.: (0208) 777 8861

{ D-F }
Federations Specialties

Darlington Philatelic Society ^NEPA-11 (f.1924, e.30)
Meets : 8.00pm 2nd and 4th Thursdays
At : Darlington Cricket Club in Feethams, Tel.: 01325 250 044
South Terrace, Darlington DL1 5JA (Map)
( Off the inner ring road in Victoria Road - where the football club is/was )
Contact/Pres.: Mr P Edwards on 01207 507998 (c.2011)
(NEPA Data Pg.)
Dartford Philatelic Society ^KFPS
Meets : 7.20pm for 7.30pm {Day(s)?}
At : Parish Hall, Christchurch Road, Dartford DA1 3DH (Map)
Contact (c.2011): Mr Derrick Lincoln on 01322 664392
Dartmouth Stamp Club WPF-09
Data needed
Dawlish Stamp Club ^{ABPS, WPF-09}
Meets : 2nd Wednesday (except August) at 7 pm.
At : The Manor House, Tel.: 01626 863388
Old Town Street, Dawlish, Devon EX7 9AP (Map)
(in the West of England)
Webmaster@: James Wigmore
Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.
Deal Philatelic Society ^KFPS
Meets : 7.00pm for 7.30pm {Day(s)?}
At : Landmark Centre, Deal, Kent CT14 6BB
(Between Market Place and St Georges Church) (Map)
Contact (c.2011): Mr Alan Buckman on 01304 365918
Derby Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 7.30pm "Thursday evenings"
At: Chester Green Community Centre, Chester Green, Derby DE1 3SA
Reference URL via Nottinghamshire PS; lists meetings.
Derbyshire Postal History Society (x)
Publication: Derbyshire Messenger
25 Duggeley Hill, Nether Heage, Belper, Derbyshire DE5 2TA
(data c.2001 ; do they still exist?)
Dereham & District Stamp Club (f. 1976)
Seems to (or to have) meet twice a month ("one Tuesday evening"); site dated c.2003
Sec. : Andy Williamson, @ (c.2004)
Asst. Contact : E.C."Paddy" Apling , URL (c.2004)
Devon Society of Postal History ^WPF-09
Data needed
Dover Stamp Society ^KFPS
Meets : 7.00pm for 7.30pm {Day(s)?}
At : Salem Baptist Church
27-32 Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent CT16 1RF (Map)
Contact (c.2011): Mr Keith Gawn on 01304 206866
Dudley Philatelic Society ^MPF-11
Meets : 7:30pm, 2nd & 4th Tue. (Sept.-May)
At : Central Methodist Hall
Cross Street, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 1DB (Map)
Contact: Pete Barnett, @, Tel: 01902 689856
(ABPS-11: Data Pg.)
Specialty in Postal History: Counties covered: Staffordshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire ^x
Dundee & District Philatelic Society ^{ASPS-11, ABPS} , Scotland
Meets: 7.30pm, "Alternate Thursdays (October-April)"
At: Art Society's Rooms, Tel.: 01382 322 429
17 Roseangle, Dundee, Angus DD1 4LP (Map)
Mr P Dix - C/o Drug Development, @hotmail, Tel.: 01270 560261
Ninewells Medical School., Ninewells Ave., Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland
Colin Campbell, @Free (also: Publicity Officer ASPS c.2012)
D. Stirrups, @dundee2

old: www.abel.co.uk/~stirrups/DDPS.HTM
old: www.dundee1905.freeserve.co.uk/
old: www.uk-stamps.freeserve.co.uk
To A Stamp
By Colin Campbell courtesy of Robert Burns

When Royal Mail billies meet aboot
A new issue o' stamps
What thoughts are going through their minds
As they begin tae rant?

“What of Burns?” quoth one of them
The rest look up and smile
“Just give the Scots a mini-sheet
It's really not worth while”

“But what if they begin to grouse?
Says another o' the pack
“We'll tell them that they are out of luck
And let them pout and sulk”

Now let's get to another issue
Like that motor-racing chappy
These we'll sell as single stamps
And then we'll all be happy

But in the north oor Willie stirs
And rakes up quite a stushie
E'en Alex S. has heard his grief
And disnae like the story

So will auld Rabbie's stamps be used
To grace oor letters fulsome
Or will they just fill a wee space
In some collector's album?

(from the ABPS News c.2009

(ASPS Data Pg. & Alt. URL c.2012; old data!)
Dunfermline Stamp Collectors Club ^ASPS, Scotland
Sec.: Ronnie MacMillan, @hotmail, Tel.: 01383 823302
Durham City Philatelic Society NEPA-11 (f. 1965)
Meets : 7.30pm, 1st and 3rd Mondays (usually)
At : Framwellgate Moor Community Centre
Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Co. Durham DH1 5EE (Map)
Contact/Sec.: Cliff Garside on 0191 384 5468 cf.
(NEPA Data Pg.)
East Anglia Postal History Study Circle (EAPHSC) ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11,
AEPS-05} {f.1950, e.60}
Publication : Eastern Angle (quarterly bulletin)
Meets : March, June, September & October; (Quarterly)
"We meet four times a year... Stowmarket, Colchester, Thetford, or wherever a
member invites us to their house or village hall within our area of study."
Usually At : Community Education Centre
Childer Road, Stowmarket, IP14-1PP (Map)
(check 1st as they may move it!)
Sec. (c.2011) : Mr John W J Copeland, @, Tel: 01277 218128
20 The Vale, Brentwood CM15 4UP
Barry R. Reynolds (Editor & Webmaster c.2011) @
24 Thirlmere Drive, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SE (c.2001)
"The area(s) currently covered are Cambridge, Essex, Hertfordshire,
Huntingdonshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk & Suffolk." (c.2011)
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg., AEPS Data Pg.; data c.2005)
East Midlands & East Anglia Philatelic Federation
Eastbourne & South Downs Philatelic Society
Meets : 7.00pm for 7.30pm, every Thursday evening
At : The Burnage Room, St John Ambulance Brigade HQ, Bourne Street, Eastbourne
(& on Saturday: Eastbourne Stamp Fairs 10.00am
All Hailsham Stamp Fairs take place in
Summerheath Hall, Tel.: 01323 449 057
Summerheath Road, Hailsham, Hailsham, BN27 3DR)
Hon. Secretary : Bill Harrison, Tel.: 01323 832256
Edenbridge Stamp and Postcard Club ^KFPS
aka: Edenbridge Philatelic Society
Meets : 7.45pm for 8.00pm {Day(s)?}
At : St. Paulinus Hall, Tel.: 01732 505724
Hillcrest Road, Marlpit Hill, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6JS (Map)
Contact (c.2011): Mr Derek Hamilton Smith on 01732 862561
Edinburgh Philatelic Society (f.1927), Scotland
Secretary : Jim Haggart
23 Riselaw Road, Edinburgh, EH10 6HR (Map)
Secretary (c.2011): Bob Catto, @-Mail
(Data URL)
old: www.geocities.com/colosseum/court/3972
Edinburgh Stamp Group (f.1927)
Meets : 10.00am on various Fridays between February and November.
At : St. John's Church Hall, Tel.: 0131 229 7565
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 4BJ (Map)
Secretary : Margaret Turner, Tel.: 0131 334 6363
(Data URL)
Eltham & Woolwich Philatelic Society ^KFPS
Meets : 7.30pm for 8.00pm {Day(s)?}
At : St. Mary's Community Hall,
108 Eltham High Street (Opposite Archery Road), Eltham, Kent SE9 1BJ (Map)
Contact (c.2011): Mr Ray Houghton on 020 7237 6314
Epping Forest & District Stamp Club
Meets : 7:30pm, 2nd Tuesdays
At : Roding Valley High School, Room T8 (or: Music Room 1*)
(Brook Road Entrance) Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex IG10 3JA (Map)
Contact: Keith Smith, @, Tel.: +44 (0)208 505 5620
Or: D. Walker, Tel.: 020 8923 7474 (c.200609)
(*ABPS-11: Data Pg.: member: Association of Essex Philatelic Societies {AEPS}: Data Pg.)
Presumed to have and interest in the Postal History of Essex County. ^x
Evesham & District Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 7:30 pm, (Known Jan. 18, 2011; a 3rd Thur.)
At: Upstairs Lounge, Wallace House, Tel: 01386 446580
Oat Street, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 4PJ
Contact: G F Small, Tel.: 01386 423806
Exeter & District Philatelic Society ^WPF-09
Meets: 7.30pm on first & third Fridays (except 3rd Friday in July and August)
At : Emmanuel Church Hall,
Okehampton Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1EH (Map)
Contact: Mr. Andrew Pavey (Secretary), Tel.: 01392 445194
Glenrise, 153 Honiton Road, Exeter, Devon EX1 3EP
(Ref. URL)
Exmouth Stamp Club WPF-09
Meets : 7.30pm : 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (except August)
At : Tower Street Methodist Church, Tel.: 01395 263 550
Tower St, Exmouth EX8 1NT (Map) (Map 2)
Contact: Sec.: Mr. John Wright, Tel.: 01884 839024
(Data URL)
Falkirk and District Philatelic Society {f.1965}
Meets: 7.30pm on Thursdays (fornightly Sept.-Apr, monthly May to Aug.)
At: Camelon Parish Church Hall, Dorrator Road, Camelon
Hon Secretary c.2012: Stuart Haldane
12 Birnam Place, Ladysmill, Falkirk FK2 7AH
Tel.: +44 01324 872781, Mobile: +44 07401 163085
The club features "exchange packet” section, Auctions, a library ("close to 200 stamp catalogues and reference books"), "All stamp collectors are welcome to visit ... tea/coffee .."
(ASPS Data Pg.)
old: http://www.falkirkstampclub.com/ '404' c.201201
Fareham and District Philatelic Society HPF
Meets : "every other Wednesday" (c.2007)
Contact : Clive Nicholson (c.2006), or Erwin Becke (c.2001), Tel.: 01329 231808
Or : Mr Miller McGrath, Telephone: 01329 842619 (c.2007)
Dunelm 64 Southampton Hill, Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4AJ
(Data URL)
Farnborough Regional Group ^G&CPS-11
of the Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society (G&CPS)
Meets :At : St. Michael's Church Hall, Tel.: 01276 23602 (Parish sec.)
London Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3JP (Map)
(G&CPS Data Pg.)
Farnborough Stamp & Postcard Club ^HPF
Directory Data URL 1, Ref. 2
Meets : 7:30pm, 1st & 3rd Mon. (except Bank Holiday & August)
At : Room 502 - Oak Farm Community School
Ballantyne Road, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 8SS (Map)
Contact : Barry Davidson, Tel.: 01252 517478 (c.2007)
Or: Alan Hitchman, Tel.: 01252 547418 (c.2002)
Farnham & District Philatelic Society ^HPF
Contact : Russell Harvey, Tel.: 01420 22344
Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies (FSWPS)
Federation of Surrey Philatelic Societies (FSPS)
Fenland Stamp Club (f.1996) ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11} {f.1996}
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg., Local Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.30pm, Last & some 2nd Thursdays (Sept.- May); ring
(e.g.: c.2011: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 10 Mar, 31 Mar, 9 Apr, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May)
Upper Parlour, Trinity Methodist Church,
Church Terrace, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1BL (Map)
Contact : W. (Bill) P. Quirk, Tel.: 01945-585308 :
[email protected] (c.2006), [email protected] (c.2011)
Originally the "Wisbech & District Philatelic Society", 1961
Ferndown and West Moors Philatelic and Postcard Club {f. 1971; e.: 80}
~Founded as the West Moors Philatelic and Numismatic Society,
in 1984 it became Ferndown & West Moors Philatelic & Postcard Club~
Featuring: Stamps - Postcards - Postal History - Thematics
Secretary : Terry Kirkman, Tel.: 01202 572711, @-Mail
Meets : 7.15 pm, 2nd & 4th Mon., (shopping precinct) Ferndown, Dorset
At : the 'Day Centre'
5 Library Road (off Victoria Road), Ferndown BH22 9JP (Map)
Show : Annual Fair (32nd c.2008), At : Ferndown Community Centre (opp Tesco)
(known 14 Apr 07, 12 Apr 08, 16 Apr 11): John Garrett Tel: 01202 - 871624
(See Also: UK Postcard resources)
Ferryhill Philatelic Society NEPA-11 (f. 2009)
(NEPA Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.00pm 2nd Tuesdays (Sept. - March)
At : St Luke's Parish centre,
Church Lane, Ferryhill, DL17 8LP (Map)
Contact/Secretary : c/o 6 Church Lane, Ferryhill, DL17 8LP

Note: "The organiser (John Dent c/o above) is asking for your unwanted stamps to form kiloware which will then be used to raise funds for the Children's Heart Unit Fund at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle."

Finchley and District Philatelic Society ^{ABPS, MPF}
Contact : Brian Merryweather, Tel.: 020 8444 3251
Meets at Trinity Church, North Finchley
Fleet & North Hants Philatelic Society ^HPF (f.1946)
(Data URL)
Meets : 7.15 for 7.30 pm, Last Wed. (none in Dec)
At : Elevetham Heath Community Centre (Map)
Elvetham Heath (The Key), Fleet, Hants GU51 1HA - Tel: 01252 774466
Contact : Treasurer : Tom Fowler, Tel: 01256 476937
"Cambrian", Newnham Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7AT. (c.2011)
Or: Mike Pettifor, @, Tel.: 01252 690877 (c.2002)
Rod Dawes, 3 Stockbridge Way, Yateley, GU46 6DS, Tel.: 01252 877294 (c.2002)
Hon Life President: Francis Kiddle, FRPSL, RDP - @ (c.2011)
Frinton and District Philatelic Society ^{(ABPS Data),}
Meets : Frinton Community Centre
Soken House, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AU
Contact : Trevor Potter, @, Tel.: 01255 880311
Frome & District Philatelic Society
Meets At : Blue Boar Inn, Market Place, Frome, Somerset
Contact : Eric Vickers, Tel.: 01373 467298

{ G-I }
Federations Specialties

Gateshead Philatelic Society NEPA-11 (f. 1948)
(NEPA Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.15pm, 2nd Tuesdays (Sept. - May)
At : Shipley Art Gallery, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead NE8 4JB (Map)
Contact/Secretary : 162 Canterbury Road, Newton Hall Estate, Durham DH1 5XT
Glasgow Philatelic Society ^ASPS
Contact : John Morgan, @1, @2, Tel: 0141-639 3781
Or: Ken Morrison, Tel.: 0141 943 0165
Meets : 7.30pm, Tuesdays (Oct. - Mar.)
At : Woodside Secondary School
147 Berkeley Street, Glasgow
Gloucestershire Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 2nd Mondays at 7:30pm
At: The Farmers Club, Grevile Close, Gloucester GL2 9AS
Contact c.2008: Mrs. V Etheridge, Tel.: 01452 529838
Gosport Stamp & Postcard Society HPF
Contact : Mike Jacobs, Tel.: 023 9258 7352
Grantham Stamp Club (f.1973) ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11}
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.15pm for 7.30pm, 1st Wednesday (Sept. - June)
At : Indoor Bowling Club (Committee Room), (Map)
Trent Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 7XQ
Contact/Sec. (c.2006, 2011) : Mr. M. Lodge, @, Tel.: 01400 282855
& Tony Clayton's GSC Data (same as above)
Gravesend & District Stamp Club ^KFPS
aka: Gravesend Philatelic Society
Meets : 7.45 pm. for 8.00 pm {Day(s)?}
&: AFTERNOON MEETINGS: 2.00 pm for 2.30 pm {Day(s)?}
At : St. Paul's United Reformed Church - Main Hall
Singlewell Road, Gravesend, Kent DA11 7RE (Map)
(c.2011): Graham Green: Tel.: (01474) 813146, [email protected]
Great Yarmouth Stamp Club (f.1947) ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11}
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.30pm, Fortnightly on Mondays
At : The Cobholm Community Centre
St. Luke’s Terrace, Cobholm, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 0AP (Map)
Contact (c.2006, 2011): Sec., Mr. Gerry C. Mobbs, @, Tel. 01493 730619
Greater Nottingham Co-operative Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 7pm, 2nd Wednesdays (except Dec.?)
At: Room 2, The International Community Centre,
616 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG7 1DX
Contact/Sec.: George Hallam : 0115 952 2843
Or: E-mail: Steve Edwards
Reference URL via Nottinghamshire PS; lists meetings.
old: http://www.stampdomain.com/nottingham/ '404' c.2011
Grimsby & District Philatelic Society ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11,
YPA-06}
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.30pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays (Sep - July)
At : Central Library, Town Hall Square, Grimsby DN31 1HG (Map)
Contact (c.2011; ABPS): Mr Chris Dodsworth, Tel.: 01652 654928
Sec. (c.2011): M. B. Cole, @, Tel.: 01469-530512
Sec.(c.2006): Mr. R. Tarrant, Tel.: 01472 220329, @ (c. 2006)
Guildford and District Philatelic Society ^{ABPS, FSPS}
Tony Clayton's Info Page @2 (see also: Hastings)
Contact : Sec.: J. Boorman, Tel.: 01483 503546, @1 (c.2001), @2 (c.2011)
@3 (Ian Carter)
Meets : 2nd Wed. 7.15 p.m. for 7.30 p.m.
At : Friends Meeting House, North Street (opposite the Library)
Or: Ward Street off North Street (2nd entrance)
Halifax Philatelic Society YPA-11
Meets : 7.30pm, 2nd & 4th Mondays
At : J & C Joel Ltd., Tel.: 01422 833 835 (Map)
Corporation St., Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire HX6 2QQ
Hampshire Philatelic Federation (HPF)
Hampshire Postal History Society ^HPF-06
Contact : John Button, Tel.: 01962 883524
13 Taplings Road, Winchester, Hants, SO22 6HE England
Harrogate Philatelic Society ABPS-11, YPA-11
( ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.30pm 'alternate' Fridays (?) (Sept.-May)
At : Harrogate & District Society for the Blind, Tel.: 01423 565 915
23 East Parade, Harrogate HG1 5LF (Map)
Contact/Secretary (c.2011 YPA): Mrs Maria Gibson, Tel.: 01423 565438
Member (c.2006) : Rex Clark, @, URL (nice philately! c.2011)
Harwell Philatelic Society ^TVPF
c/o 13 Taplings Road, Winchester, Hants, SO22 6HE England
(TVPF Publicity Officer(Sec.): Rodney Knight, @, Tel.: 813929
Program 2008 (.pdf)
Hastings and East Sussex Philatelic Society (HESPS) ^{ASPS,
ABPS-11}
( ABPS Data Pg.; nada c.201103)
Sec.: Tony Calton (see Guilford), @, Tel.: 01424-434496 (c.2006 ABPS)
44 Woodbrook Road, Hastings TX34 2DQ

Membership Sec.: 01424-427016
Public relations officer: 01424-423151
Haverfordwest (Hwlffordd) Philatelic Society ^{FSWPS-11,
ABPS-11}
Meets : : Twice monthly on Thursday (varies; 1st/3rd, 3rd/5th, 2nd/4th..)
At : Community Education Centre R/O Library
Contact : Mrs Erene Grieve : @, Tel.: 01646 601490 (c.2011 ABPS, FSWPS)
Contact : Norman Jones, Tel.: (01437) 762613 (c.2006)
( ABPS Data Pg., FSWPS Data Pg.)
Hayling Island Philatelic Society ^HPF-06
(Data URL)
7.30pm, 2nd & 4th Friday (Sept. - May) (c.2005, 2011)
Hayling College, Church Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire PO11 0NU
Contact : David Carter Tel.: 02392 486534 (hm), 02392 466241 (college) (c.2011)
Contact : John Norton, Tel.: 023 9246 2777 (c.2001)
Henley & District Philatelic Society ^TVPF
Contact: Tom Carpenter (TVPF contact)
President : Dave Armit, Tel.: 01491 612 200, [email protected]
Meets : 8pm "2 Wed's a month"
At : Bix & Assendon Village Hall
Rectory Lane, Bix, RG9 6BS (from Henley up the 'Fair Mile')
("just outside Henley on Thames in Oxfordshire")
Seems to attend both StampEx's & Thematica
Hereford & Mid Wales Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 1st Wednesdays at 7:30PM
At: St. Martins Parish Centre, Ross Road, Hereford City HR2 7RJ
Any contact data?
Herne Bay Philatelic Society ^KFPS
[email protected]
Meets : 7.15pm for 7.45pm, 2nd & 4th Friday (2nd only in Apr, Aug, Dec.)
At : United Church Hall, High Street, Herne Bay, Kent DA11 7RE (Map)
Contact (c.2011): Mr Arthur Blake: Tel.: 01227 364108
Hexham & District Philatelic Society NEPA-11
(NEPA Data Pg.)
Meets : 2.30pm, 3rd Wednesday (Sept - May)
At : Community Centre, Gilesgate, Hexham NE46 3NP (Map)
Contact : Secretary H&DPS
Hexham House, Wark, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 3LR
High Wycombe and District Philatelic Society
aka: High Wycombe Philatelic Society
Meets : 7:30 pm (for 8pm) usually 2nd & 4th Thur.
At : St James Church Hall,
Plomer Hill, Downley, High Wycombe, Bucks HP13 5NB (Map)
Contact/Secretary : Mr Ken Richardson, Tel.: 01494 563155
Or: 16 Coombe Gardens, Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe HP14 4PD
Hinckley & District Philateilc Society ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11,
MPF-11}
(Incorporating Nuneaton Philatelic Society c.2012: MPF)
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.30pm, Alternate Tuesdays (Sept.-May)
At : John Cleveland College, Butt Lane, Hinckley, Leicester LE10 1LE (Map)
Annual Stamp Exhibit & Fair in Oct. (usually)
Sec. (c.2011): Mr B. Mason, Tel.: 01455-250745
Sec. (c.2006): Major W. Shepherd, TD, PhD, @, Tel.: 01455-445359
NB (MPF c.2012) Receipts should be sent to :
Mrs A. Butler 1, Greenwood Rd., Stoke Golding, Nuneaton, Warks, CV13 6EH
Hounslow and District Philatelic Society
Meets : 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month (except Aug)
At : Hounslow Community Centre (aka: Oxley Centre), Tel: 020 85721092
9 Montague Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 1JY (Map)
Contact: Peter Burrows, Tel.: 020 8864 4721
or: Dave Turner on 01784 242 455.
Huddersfield Collectors Club
Meets : 7:30pm, 2nd Fridays
At : The United Reform Church, Tel.: 01484 430 556
Old Wakefield Rd, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, Yorkshire HD5 8AA (Map)
Contact : David Morley, @, Tel.: 01484 317474
Said to have an interest in Postal History; presumably in Yorkshire County (incl. postcards). ^x
Huddersfield Philatelic Society ^{ABPS-11,
YPA-11} (f. 1907)
Meets : 7.30pm "Alternate weeks"
(1st & 3rd (occassional 5th) Thursdays; based of c.2009 program)
At : Turnbridge Working Men's Club (c.2011)
9 St Andrews Road, Huddersfield, Yorkshire HD1 2SB (Map)
Contact : Mr Dennis Firth, Tel.: 01132 796082
( ABPS Data Pg.)
Hull & District Philatelic Society ^{ABPS-11,
YPA-11}
Meets : 7.30pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
At : Carnegie Heritage Centre, Tel.: 01482 561 216 (tue-fri)
342 Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 6JA (Map)
Secretary : Mr Robert F McMillan, Tel.: 01482 840836, @1; Hull, @2; Polar
46 New Village Road, Cottingham HU16 4NA
( ABPS Data Pg.)
Huntingdonshire Philatelic Society, @ ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11} (f. 1946)
Meets : 7.30pm, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays (Sept.-May)
At : Community Education Centre, Huntingdon Regional College
California Road, Huntingdon PE29 1BL (Map)
Sec. (c.2011): Mr. M. Twinn (Pres. c.2009), @, Tel.: 01480-383103
Sec.(c.2006): Mr. P. Garth, @, Tel.: 01480-457851 (deceased c.20090117)
5 Orchard Lane, Brampton, Huntingdon PE18 8T
Shows : St. Ives Fair (known Oct. 2006, Feb. 2007): Phone: 01480-468037
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)

Inverness Philatelic Society ASPS-12
Meets At: The Beaufort Hotel, 11 Culuthel Road, Inverness, Scotland (c.2008)
Contact: David Fraser, Tel.: 01463 224298 (c.2008 via StampDomain.com)
Isle of Ely Philatelic Society ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11
Meets : 7.00pm for 7.30pm, 1st Thursdays (Sep - Jun)
At : Room Library, City of Ely Community College
Downham Road, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 2SH (Map)
Sec., Mr. C.M. North, @1, @2*, Tel.: 01354-656562
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Isle of Thanet Philatelic Society ^KFPS, @
Meets : 7.30pm for 7.45pm, 1st & 3rd Wed.
At : St. John's Community Centre, Tel: 01843 224957 (Map)
Victoria Road, Margate, Kent CT9 1LN
Sec. (c.2011): Mr Bernie Kennett on 01843 228415

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Federations Specialties

Keighley Philatelic Society
Tel.: +44.1535.643.087 (c.2000)
Meets: Keighley College, Cavendish Street, Keighley, England BD21 3DF
Contact: Geoff Greenwood (c.2008), Tel.: +44 (0)1535 679246
Kent Federation of Philatelic Societies (KFPS)
Kent Postal History Group ^KFPS
Meets: 6 Meetings a year at various venues around the County
Publication : Kent Post
Contact (c.2011): Mr John Weston on 01732 358163
& (c.2011 via website) : Michael R Thompson, @,
URl
Kettering Stamp & Philatelic Society (@) ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11} (f.1999, e.80)
Meets : 7.00pm for 7.15pm (Juniors 6.15pm), 1st Thursday
At : St. Mary CEVA Primary School
Fuller Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 0JH (Map)
Shows : Apr. & Oct. fairs
Sec., Mr. G. Tregidgo, @, Tel./Fax: 01536-746800
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
ABPS a notes membership in Midland Philatelic Federation
Specialty noted for the Postal History of Northamptonshire. ^x
King's Lynn Philatelic Society ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11 (f. 1938)
Meets : 7.15pm, 2nd & 4th Fridays (Sept.- May)
At : Springwood High School (Room 02)
Queensway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 4AW (Map)
Secretary (c.2011): Mr T Wagg, @, Tel.: 01485-544755
Contact (c.2011 ABPS): Mr Jamie Farr, Tel.: 01553 771760
Sec.(c.2006): Revd. M.Hirons, Tel.: 01485 532385
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Kingsbridge & District Philatelic Socieity WPF-09
(For information: Tel.: 01548 561305) (More Data wanted)
Kingston upon Thames and District Philatelic Society
Meets : Surbiton Library - New Hall, Tel.: 020 8547 6444
Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 6AG (Map)
Contact: T. E. Sawyer, Tel.: 01372 467652 & 01303 873566
Kirkcaldy Stamp and Postcard Club ^ASPS-12
Meets: 7pm, 1st & 3rd Wed.
At: Fife Volunteer Bureau
10 St Brycesdale avenue, Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Contact c.2012 at ASPS: [email protected]
Secretary c.2007 PTA: Aileen Davis, [email protected]
(ASPS Data Pg.)
old: www.fifepost.freeserve.co.uk/kirkcaldy.htm
old: www.thefifepost.com/kirkcaldy.htm ; '404' c.201201
Kirkcudbright Philatelic Society ^ASPS-06
Meets : 7.30pm , 1st Friday (Sept. - Apr.)
in Tolbooth, Kircudbright
Contact: Edith Thorp, [email protected]
Lagan Valley Philatelic Society ^ASPS
(listed on ASPS website w/no contact data c.2008)

Meeting Location : "Island Society", Lisburn, N. Ireland
Contact: Dr. Ian C Bailey, Tel.: 020 686 32234 = {s/b? 028 or 029 ?}
The Rushes, Boa Island, Kesh BT93 8AN, Northern Ireland
Chairman: Mr Kevin McShane, [email protected], Tel.: 079 6710 6280 (c.2010)
cf. NIPS
NB: "LVPS - Lagan Valley Philatelic Society
Belfast - Both LVPS and Belfast Philatelic Society (BPS) meet at Hillhall Road, beside Elite Blinds at 7:00pm " (c.2012 NIPS)
LVPS: 18th Feb 2012, 7th March 2012, 4th April 2012, 2nd May 2012, 6th June 2012,
4th July 2012, 1st Aug 2012, 5th Sept 2012, 3rd Oct 2012, 7th Nov 2012, 5th Dec 2012 Data Requested
Lanarkshire Philatelic Society ^ASPS {f. 1967}
Meets : 7.30pm, "Alternate Fridays - September - May"
At : St. Andrews Church Hall, Avon Street, Hamilton
Paul McGowan, Scotland, @bt
Terry Woods, URL (Lanarkshire Postal History)
Hamilton, Scotland
Largs and District Stamp Club ^ASPS-06 {f.1976}
[email protected] (c.2006)
Meets: 7:30pm, 2nd Wednesdays from Sept. through April (c.2012)
At: West Kilbride Community Centre
Corse Street, West Kilbride KA23 9AX
Pres. c.2012: Ricky Boyd, Tel.: 01505 681 496 ra.boyd1@btopenworld. com (remove space before 'com')
Contact c.2006: Mike Whitby, [email protected], Tel.: 01475 675907
North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
website notes that "Ayr Philatelic Society (xx) meets on alternative Tuesdays" (c.2012)
(ASPS Data Pg.)
Launceston Philatelic Society WPF-11
Data needed
Leamington and Warwick Philatelic Society ^MPF-11
Meets : 7:15 pm for 7:30 pm "every fortnight" (2nd/4th)
At : Oddfellows Hall, Tel.: 01926 424112
6 Clarence Terrace, Warwick Street, (Royal) Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 5LD (Map)
Secretary: Nick Bridgwater, @, Tel.: 01926 423685 (c.2008, 2011)
Leeds Philatelic Society ^YPA-11
Meets : 6.45pm for 7.15pm, (usally 1st & 3rd & 5th) Tuesdays (Sept.-May)
At : Boardroom, Leeds General Infirmary ( LGI), Tel. (Gen.) (0113) 2432799
(Great George Street Entrance), Leeds, Yorkshire LS1 3EX (Map)
Annual Stamp Fair : usually mid November (e.g. 19-20 Nov, 2011)
Contact/Secretary : Mr John A Edwards FRPSL, Tel.: 01977 793566, @
38 Carleton Green Close, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 3NN
Leicester Philatelic Society ^MPF-11
Meets: 2nd Tuesdays at 7:15 for 7:30pm
At: The Vestry, St. Phillip’s Church, Tel.: 0116 273 5313
Evington Road, Leicester LE2 1QJ
President (c.2011): Clinton Barratt, Tel.: 07738 071686, [email protected]
22 Lady Jane Walk, Scraptoft, Leicester LE7 9FP
Secretary (c.2011): Mrs S.Roulston, Tel.: 07766 084297
(Ref. URL)
old: ivydee.foobar.co.uk/leicpss
Leighton Buzzard Philatelic Society ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11} (f.1973)
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Publication: Leighton Buzzard Postal Markings
Meets : 7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m. 3rd Wed. (usually; 1st in Dec.)
At : St Barnabas Church hall, (Map)
Waterloo Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 2NR
Hon. Sec. Mr. G.J. Dunn : 01525-370612 (c.2006)
Hon. Sec. Mr John W. Spencer, @, Tel.: 01525 370745 (c.2011)
The Chairman, Richard Page, @, Tel.: 01525 373869 (c.2011)
Leiston & District Philatelic Society ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11 (f. 1970)
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.30pm, 4th Wednesday (Sept.- June)
At : Leiston United Church Hall
High Street, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4EL (Map)
Sec.(c.2011): Mr A. E. Soutar, @
Contact (ABPS 2011): Mr. F.R. Huxley, @, Tel.: 01728-830415
Lewisham Philatelic Society ^KFPS
Meets : 7.30pm for 8.00pm {Day(s)?}
At : Ringway Community Centre (Map)
268 Baring Road, Grove Park, London SE12 0DS
Contact (c.2011): Mr Tony Hickey on 020 8467 4988
Leytonstone, Wanstead & District Philatelic Society ^AEPS
Meets : 2.15 pm, 2nd Sat & 7.15 pm, 4th Mon (Sept. to July)
At : Wanstead House, The Green, Wanstead (Map, Ref.)
Annual Events : Stamp Fair (known April 9, 2011)
Contact : Chairman : R S Owen, 01279-426707
Or: Hon Secretary : R J Crump, 020 8504 6730
Lincoln Philatelic Society ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11} (f. 1950)
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.30pm, 2nd Thursday (4th in May & Oct.)
At : Bailgate Methodist Church
(on the A15 next to the Newport Arch.), Bailgate, Lincolnshire LN1 3AR (Map)
Lincs fair : usually in March to April (cf.)
Sec. (c.2006, 2011): Mr. P. E. Mellors, @, Tel.: 01522-523152
164 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4PT (c.2008)
or: Rev. Terry Nowell, @, Tel.: 01522-525064 (c.2001)
Liskeard & District Philatelic Society WPF-09
Data needed
Liverpool Philatelic Society ( Alt URL) (f. 1950)
Meets: 3:30pm, "Alternate Mondays" (Sept-June)
At: Roscoe Rm (5th flr), Central Lending Library
William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 8EW (Map)
Contact: Dr. P H Dangerfield, @, Webmaster (a/o 9/2001, 2008)
Sherrington Buildings, Ashton Street, University of Liverpool
Liverpool L69 3GE, Tel: 051-794 5502
Sec.: Mr. D C Moss, Tel.: 0151 632 1633
Llanelli & District Philatelic Society * FSWPS
aka?: Llanelli Philatelic Society
Contact : Brian Jones, Wales, Tel.: (01269) 845504 (c.2006)
or: Mike Bates, @-Mail (c.2011)
*Ref.: See post of Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:08 pm:
The Arnold Machin Machin's Forum (!)
( FSWPS Data Pg.)
London & Provincial Stamp Club
Contact : Nicos & Hilary Constantopoulos, @ c.2008
c/ Cosmos Stamps, P.O. Box 7, Heswall, Wirral CH61 3YA
Tel.: 44 (0)151 648 5777, Fax: 44 (0)151 648 5777
London Postal History Group
Publication: Notebook
Hon. Sec.: Peter A. Forrestier Smith, @
64 Gordon Road Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3RE

"The London Postal History Group was established for the study and promotion of all aspects of the postal history of London. The postal system of the United Kingdom heralded many 'firsts' and London was at the centre of the revolution."
"Meetings are held four times a year and the next meeting is on Saturday May 24th, starting at 10.30 am (in the Burns Room) (or in the bar at 10 am), at the UNION JACK CLUB, Waterloo Road, LONDON S.E.1 (next to Waterloo Station - plenty of train, tube and bus services)." {c.2008?; no year given! ajw}

London Regional Group ^G&CPS-11
of the Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society (G&CPS)
(G&CPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 2pm, 1st Sat. - Quarterly from Mar. ("social in bar beforehand")
At : Civil Service Club, Tel.: 020 7930 4881
13-15 Great Scotland Yard , City of London SW1A 2HJ
(a Private Members' Club located in the heart of London
within easy reach of Embankment Tube Station or Charing Cross Tube)
Loughborough & District Philatelic Society ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11,
MPF-11}
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Meets : 7.15pm for 7.30pm, 2nd & 4th Thursdays (Sept.-June)
At : Shelthorpe Community Centre
Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough LE11 2NF (Map)
Contact (c.2001-2011): Mr. R.F. Tatton, @, Tel.: 01509 268073
Lostock & District Philatelic Society, Lostock, Lancashire
Mr A Rigby, Tel.: 01204 413372
167 Red Lane, Bolton, Lancashire BL2 5HP
Bolton News 'Local Info' list
cf. 'Bolton' (above)
Lowestoft Philatelic Society ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11} {f. 1945}
Meets : 7.30pm, 1st & 3rd Tues. (Feb.- Nov.)
At : St. Marks Church Hall, Tel.: 01502 514774, @
Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 9JX (Map)
Sec. (c.2011) : Mr. M. Smith, @
Contact : Mr. N. Rimmell, @HM, Tel.: 01502-573482 (c.2006)
Or: R.K. Hutton, @ (c.2005)
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Luton & District Philatelic Society ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11} {f. 1945}
Meets : 7.30pm, 1st Fridays (Sept.- June)
At : Bushmead Primary School
Bushmead Road, Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7EU (Map)
Contact (c.2006, 2011): Mr. D. Wilson, Tel.: 01582-507249, @
Or (c.2008): Arthur Ashby, Tel.: 01582 755193
91 Rossfold Road, Luton LU3 3HU
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Lytham St Annes Philatelic Society ^NWPF
Meets:7:30pm, 2nd/4th Wed.
At: The Drive Methodist Church Hall, Tel.: 01253 720 527
268 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes (St Anne's on Sea), Lancashire FY8 1LH (Map)
(West Coast of England, about 30 members)
Show : Annual Stamp & Postcard Fair: (known 9 June 2007, 14 June 2008)
Secretary c.2007, 2011: Brian Bretherick, Tel.: 01253 729659
Or c.2008: C E H Defriez, Tel.: 01253 720502
Lanc Telegraph Local Schedules
StampBoards thread

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Federations Specialties

Mablethorpe & Sutton Philatelic Society, @ ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11}
Meets : 7.30pm, 2nd & 4th Thursday (June-April) {& @ 2.30pm (Jan-Feb)}
At : St Peters Methodist Church Community Hall (Map)
Victoria Road, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire LN12-2AF
Secretary : Mr Keith Farrow, @, Tel.: 01507-473197
or (c.2011 website): Pam on 01507 473453
or: Contact: John Cowell, @, Tel: 01507 339818, URL (Dealer) ^x
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.) (cf.)?
Specialty noted in the Postal History of Lincolnshire. ^x
Maidenhead & District Philatelic Society ^{TVPF, ABPS}
(aka: Maidenhead Philatelic Society), @-mail
Meets : 1st & 3rd Tue. (?) @ 7:45p ("twice monthly on Tuesday")
At : White Waltham Parish Hall (just outside Maidenhead), Tel.: 01628 822014
Waltham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3SG (Map)
"..conveniently located in the centre of White Waltham with ample adjacent free parking."
Ring: Hon. Secretary, Keith Hatch : on 01628 631723
or: Rodney Gudger : on 01628 638766
e-mail: Tony Stanford (TVPF contact)
Maidstone & Mid-Kent Philatelic Society ^KFPS
Meets : "7.00pm for 7.30pm" {known Jan 20, 2011; a 3rd Thur., Feb 4, 2011; 1st Fri. Day(s)?}
At : St Paul's Church's Hall, Tel.: 01622 762370 (Tue. & Thur 10.30am to 12.30pm)
Boxley Road, Maidstone ME14 2AH (Map)
Shows : K.F.P.S. Spring Rally (known April 2007)
Contact (c.2011): Mr Lewis Giles on 01634 846696
c.2011: Julie Lester, Tel.: 01474 325507
Or: John Grant, 59 Sutton Road, Maidstone ME15 9AD (c.2008)
Or: Trevor Wigmore, @1 (c.2005), @2 (c.1999)
Maidstone Postcard Club* {f. 1977}
Meets : 7:00 p.m. 3rd Mon.
At : St Paul's Church's Hall, Tel.: 01622 762370 (Tue. & Thur 10.30am to 12.30pm)
Boxley Road, Maidstone ME14 2AH (Map) (cf.)
Secretary : Roger Vidler, Tel.: 01622 737110
* (name approximate)
Malling Stamp Club ^KFPS
Meets : 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Second Tuesday (Map)
At : The Clout Institute's Memorial Hall, Tel.: 01732 873114
9 High Street, West Malling, Kent ME19 6QH (Map)
Events : K.F.P.S. Autumn Rally (known late October 2007, 2010)
Contact (c.2011): Miss Julie Lester on 01474 325507
Market Rasen Philatelic Society ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11
Meets : 7.30pm, 3rd Tuesdays
At : Church Hall, Market Square, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire LN8 3HJ (Map)
Contact : Mr. B L Hill, @, Tel.: 01526-399832
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
May & Baker Club - Philatelic Section ^AEPS
Meets : 2nd Wed. (Oct.-May) {time not stated}
At : M&B's Club Rooms, Dagenham
Contact : Mr. B S Cook, @, Tel.: 01277-218511
Matlock Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 2nd Wednesdays at 7:30pm
At: The Imperial Rooms
Imperial Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3NL
Contacts c.2008: Roger B. West, Tel.: 01773 608899
Ashleigh, Monument Lane, Codnor Park, Nottingham, NG16 5PJ
Or: Les Pearcy, Tel.: 01629 582595
Medway Towns Philatelic Society ^KPFS {f. 1922} (cf.)
Meets : 7.00pm (for 7.30pm) 1st Monday (except in August)
At : La Providence, High Street, Rochester ME1 1NB (Map)
Contact (c.2011): Mrs. Rosemary Dellar on 01634 230324
Or: Geoff Barling, @ (Pres. c.2001)
Or Sec.: Dawn Johnson, @ (c.2001)
Or: Mr M Flack, Tel.: 01634 714584 (c.2008)
Methodist Philatelic Society
Ridgeway Methodist Church
55 Trelawny Rd, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 4LJ (Map)

"Founded in September 1970 for the study and encouragement of philately associated with Methodism and the Methodist contribution to United Churches and ecumenical activities worldwide."
Links to: Stamps for Evangelism - Peter Bysh.

Mid-Devon Philatelic Society WPF-09
Meets: 2.00 pm Monday & 7.30 pm Tuesday
At: Buckfastleigh Mason Hall
3 Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DD (Map)
Our membership is drawn from the area surrounding Ashburton, Buckfastleigh and many of the surrounding villages.

(WPF Ref. URL) (More Data wanted)
Middlesbrough and District Philatelic Society ^{ABPS-11,
NEPA-11,
YPA-11} (f. 1948)
Meets : 7.00pm, 2nd & 4th Wed. (Sept. - April)
At : Middlesbrough Bowls Club,
Cornfield Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 5QL (Map)
Contact/Sec. : Mr Phill Harriman : 01287 637270, @ (c.2011 YPA)
Contact/Sec. : 95 Thames Avenue, Guisborough TS14 8AQ (addr c.2011 NEPA)
(NEPA Data Pg.) ( ABPS Data Pg.)
"The post meeting quizzes in the adjoining bar are almost as well attended as the meetings! " ...since 1984
Middlesex Philatelic Federation (MPF)
The Midland (GB) Postal History Society ^MPF-11
"..meets monthly on Saturdays between September and May. "
Various venues and times. Some are all day.
Show : WORPEX (known 13 May 2006)
Publication : Midland Mail (5 per year)
Secretary : [email protected]
The Society was formed in 1975 to promote interest in British Postal History, particularly (but not exclusively) from the midland counties including Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.

Undated Circular Marks of the Midland Counties
(The Midland (GB) Postal History Society),
4th Revised edition edition (April 1996), by W.J. Calladine. ( Reference )
old: www.worpex.com/midland_postal_history.php '404' c.201202
Midland Philatelic Federation (MPF)
Milford On Sea Stamp Club ^{HPF-06,
ABPS-11}
Meets : 2:00pm (for 2:30), 1st Tue. (Sept.-May)
At : The Guide Hut, Tel.: 07826 748625 (Tel.?)
Sea Road, Milford on Sea, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 0PG (Map)
Secretary (c.2011 ABPS): Patrick Reeves, @, Tel.: 01590 645 287
Contact: Chairman (c.2011): Tel.: 01590 642917, Fax: 01590 643667 *
Mr Michael E Reed, SO43 7GR, Tel.: 01590 642917 c.2005
Or: Miss Joan Patchett, Tel.: 01590 643734
9 Solent Pines, Whitby Road, Milford on Sea
LYMINGTON, Hampshire, SO41 0UX (c.2001)
(*Data URL)
"70 members usually 20-30 at a meeting" c.2011*
Milton Keynes Philatelic Society ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11 {f. 1979}
Meets : 7.30pm, Wednesdays
At : Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley, Bucks MK2 2HB (Map)
Contact (c.2006, 2011): Mr. B. Allcock, @, Tel.: 01908-222695
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
"...the club holds three fairs a year."
Minehead & District Stamp Club ^WPF-09 (WPF Data)
(Data URL)
Meets : 7.30pm 2nd Tuesday in monthy
At : Friends' Meeting House, Bancks Street Minehead, Somerset
Contact: Mr John Bayly (Hon.Secretary) : Tel: 01398 341158

The Moray Philatelic Society ASPS-06
Contact: [email protected]
Meets: 7.00pm, 2nd Wed. (Sept. - Apr.)
At: The Bishopmill Hall, Elgin, Moray, Scotland
(ASPS Data Pg.)
Morley Philatelic Society ^YPA-11
Meets : 7.00pm, 1st & 3rd Thurdays (of most months)
At : St Mary's Church Hall, Morley
Contact/Secretary : Mr Jack Kavanagh, Tel.: 0113 271 7309, @
31 Heath Mount, Leeds LS11 8TY (Map)
National Philatelic Society (NPS)
New Forest Stamp & Postcard Club (Alt. URL) ^HPF
aka?: New Forest Philatelic Society
Meets : 7pm, 2nd Wed (c.2007) (Map)
At : Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall, Tel.: 01425 614 968
15 Mt Ave - (The Hall around the corner on Cowper Avenue), New Milton, Hants., BH25 6NT
& : Stamp & Postcard Fair @ Memorial Hall, New Milton (Mar.), AGM (May)
Contact : Mrs M Cone, Tel.: 01425 615488 c. 2001
Sec. : Ron W. Luxton, Tel.: 01794 515735 c.2007
13 Winchester Court Sutherland Close, Woodley, ROMSEY SO51 7TX
& Sec. c.2011 : J Wake, Hereward 3 Eldon Close, Barton on Sea, Hampshire BH25 7LN
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Philatelic Society NEPA-11 (f. 1944)
Meets : 6.45pm (auctions start at 6.30pm). 1st & 3rd Tues. (Sept.-May)
At : Newcastle Literary and Philosophical Society, Tel: 0191 232 0192, @
23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
Contact/Sec. : 20 Kent Place, South Shields NE34 6PU
Member: Rex Clark @: URL (nice philately!)
(NEPA Data Pg.)
"The Literary & Philosophical Society (Lit & Phil) is the largest independent library outside London, housing over 150,000 books." (via their link)

Newmarket & District Stamp Club ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11
Meets : 2nd Thursdays @ 7.45pm
At : The Chevely Road Club
7 Cheveley Road, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire CB8 8AD (Map)
Secretary (c.2006, 2011): Mr J. Speller, @, Tel.: 01638-711461
Or: A Miller, Tel. 01223 420325 (c.2008)
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Newport & Gwent Philatelic Society ^FSWPS
Meets : 7.15 pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays (c.2007)
At : Newport Civic Centre, Newport, Gwent NP20 4UR (Map)
Contact : John Perry, @-Mail (c.2006, 2011)
Or: Roy Bentley, @, Tel.: 01633 892410
Note : Said to have an interest in Postal History; presumably of Wales. ^x
( FSWPS Data Pg.)
North Berks Philatelic Society ^{ABPS, TVPF}
Contact: Brian Buckle @
or ring: 01235 445115
Meets: 7.30pm , last Tuesday (Sept.-May); Social Events between Jun-Aug.
At: Hinton Waldrist Village Hall, Hinton Waldrist, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8RN
(off the A420 Swindon / Oxford Road) (Map)
North East Thematic Society ^NEPA-11 (f. 1990)
Meets : 2.15pm 1st Sat. (Feb.-May & Oct.-Dec.)
At : Framwellgate Moor Community Centre (Map) (c.2011)
Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Co. Durham DH1 5EE
Contact/Secretary : Cliff Garside(cf.) : Tel. 0191 386 5468 or 01434 230342
(NEPA Data Pg.)
North Herts Stamp Club ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11
Meetings: 3 per month - (ABPS c.2011); there's more; see below.
1st Tuesday Stevenage,
3rd Wednesday Royston,
3rd Thursday Hitchin
Contact c.2011 ABPS: Mr J M Hawkes, Tel.: 01438 743325
Contact (c.2006, 2008, 2011): Mr D.J. Belton, @, Tel.: 01438-226357
( EM&EAPF Data Pg. (lists all sections), ABPS Data Pg.)
North Herts Stamp Club - Baldock Section ^EM&EAPF-11
Meets : 2.00pm (Day?)
At : Baldock Community Centre,
Simpson Drive, Baldock, Hertfordshire SG7 6DH (Map)
Contact (c.2006, 2008, 2011): Mr D.J. Belton, @, Tel.: 01438-226357
( EM&EAPF Data Pg.)
North Herts Stamp Club - Hitchin Section ^EM&EAPF-11
Meets: 7.45 for 8.00pm, 3rd Thur. (Sept-May)
Christchurch (Classroom 3), Bedford Rd, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1HF (Map)
Contact: Mr. M.C. Humphrey, Tel.: 01462-768190
( EM&EAPF Data Pg.)
North Herts Stamp Club - Letchworth Section ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11}
Meets : @7.30 for 7.45pm (Day?)
At : The Guide Hall, (Map)
Rear of 247 Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 1TD
Or: No meetings - club packet only (confirmed by ABPS)
(both the above are from EM&EAPF c.2011)
Contact: Mr. J.V. Lord, Tel.: 01462-682856
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
North Herts Stamp Club - Royston Section ^EM&EAPF-11
Meets: 7.30 for 7.45 pm, 3rd Wed. (Sept-May)
At: Room 11, Community Centre,
Town Hall, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 7BZ (Map)
Contact: Mr. R.J. Gray, Tel.: 01763-231566
( EM&EAPF Data Pg.)
North Herts Stamp Club - Stevenage Section ^EM&EAPF-11
Meets: 7.30 pm, 1st Tue. (Sept-June)
At: Friends Meeting House,
21 Cutty's Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1UP (Map)
Contact: Mr. P. Wilderspin, Tel.: 01438-221073
( EM&EAPF Data Pg.)
North of Ireland Philatelic Society
North West Philatelic Federation (NWPF)
North West Regional Group ^G&CPS-11
of the Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society (G&CPS)
Meets : 2pm to 5pm (day/s? but G&CPS only lists 9 Apr 2011; 2nd Sat.)
Frodsham Community Centre, Tel.: 01928 734509
Fluin Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 7QN (Map)
(G&CPS Data Pg.)
Northampton Philatelic Society ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11 (f. 1937)
Meets:1st Tuesdays @ 7.15
At: St. George's Conservative Club, Tel.: 01604 711 499
78 St George's Ave, Northampton NN2 6JF (Map)
Contact : Mr G. Hughes, @, Tel.: 01280-823937
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Really part of/cf. Brackley Philatelic Society
Northamptonshire Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 1st Tuesdays at 7:30pm
At: St Georges Conservative Club, Tel.: 01604 711499
78 St. Georges Avenue, Northampton NN2 6JP
Any club contact data?
Northamptonshire Philatelic Society - Brackley Branch MPF-11 (f. 1979)
7:30pm, 2nd Tue (Sept.-June)
The Reading Room, (& members' homes)
Church Street, Helmdon, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 5QJ
Contact : Gerald Lovell, Tel.: (01327) 857656
76 West End, Silverstone, Northants, NN12 8UY
(Data URL)
Northamptonshire Postcard Club*
Meets: 7:30 p.m. 2nd Tue. (except July & Aug.)
At: NASO Centre, 74-76 St.Michael's Road, Northampton NN1 3JU
Contact: Douglas Goddard, Tel.: (01604) 408670
(* name approximate (ALL data via PTA c.2007)
Nottinghamshire Philatelic Society (Alt. URL) ^MPF-11
Meets: 7.00pm-9pm, 1st & 3rd Fridays + other activities
At: Nottingham Society of Artists, Tel.: 0115 9480476
71 Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6DH
Contact: Chris Tennant, Tel: 01159 611216, [email protected]
Please visit our clubbz page.:
"In 2013 The Nottinghamshire Philatelic Society will be celebrating its 100th year."

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Federations Specialties

Ormskirk Philatelic Society - no contact data except:
Meets: 7:30pm 4th Tue.
At: Cross Hall High School (S1 English Classroom), Tel.: 01695 576 616
Wigan Rd, Ormskirk L39 2AP (Map)
Orpington Philatelic Society ^KFPS
Meets : 7.30pm for 8.00pm {Day(s)?}
At : Methodist Church Hall (Map)
Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 9JH
Contact (c.2011) : Ian Marshall (K.F.P.S. Hon. Secretary):
Tel.: 01892 525780, [email protected]
Oxford Philatelic Society ^{TVPF, ABPS}
Contact Hon. Sec.: Dana Shaw, @ (Dr. Richard Shaw), Tel.: 01235 529005
Meets: 3rd Monday 7.00 for 7.30pm.
At: Methodist Church, Rosehill, Oxford
Paisley Philatelic Society ASPS-06
Meets: 7.30pm, Alternate Wednesdays - September - April
At: Ralston Community Centre, Allanton Avenue, Paisley
Contact via ASPS: [email protected]
(ASPS Data Pg.)
Perth Philatelic Society (ref by Arbroath)
Data Needed
Peterborough & District Philatelic Society ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11 (f. 1929)
Meets: 7:15pm for 7.30pm, 1st & 3rd Thur. (Sept.-June)
At : All Saints' Parish Church, The corner of All Saints Road and Park Road
(Opposite the City Park) Peterborough, Camb PE1 1LF (Map)
"The Museum is due to close in January 2011 for 6 months"
Or: At: The Museum, Tel.: 01733 864 663
Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF (same map)
Contact: Mr. A.A. Berrisford, @, Tel.: 01733-567527
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Petersfield & District Philatelic Society ^HPF
Sec.: Mr. Tony Shaw, Tel.: 01730 264518
20 Kimbers, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 2JL
Or: Pres. David Allen, [email protected], Tel.: 01730 261244
Boundary Cottage, 6 Garage Lane, Station Road, Petersfield GU32 3DE
Auction Secretary: George Turner, Tel.: 02392 717240
Meets : 7.30 p.m. 1st Mon.
At: Petersfield Community Centre, Tel.: 01730 262 081
Love Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4BW (Map)
Show: HAMPEX (Oct.)
(ABPS Data Pg.)
Plymouth Philatelic Society WPF-09 (WPF Data)
(More Data Wanted)
Meets: 7.00 pm. : first Tuesday
At: St Edwards Hall, Tel.: 01752 665 406
Home Park Avenue, Peverell, Plymouth PL3 4PG (Map)
Pontypridd Club FSWPS-06
Contact : John King, Tel.: (01443) 400798
Poole & District Philatelic & Postcard Club
Meets : 7:30pm, 1st & 3rd Thursdays
At : Upton Community Centre,
Poole Road, Upton, Poole BH16 5JA
Secretary: Peter Grey @, Tel.: 01929 550766
Or Contact: John Hilton (Publicity Officer), @, Tel: 01929 555052 (cite)
"membership is free for the first twelve months."
ABPS Data Pg., Ref. URL)
ABPS notes membership in 'Somerset & Dorset Philatelic Federation' (SDPF)
Said to have Postal History specialty: Counties covered: Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset ^x
Port Talbot Philatelic Society FSWPS-11
aka: Port Talbot Club
Meets : 7:00 pm (6:30 for sale & exchange), Tues. (1st/3rd, 2nd/4th..varies)
At : Baglan Community Centre,
Hawthorn Avenue, Baglan, Port Talbot
Contact : Neil Prior, Tel.: (01656) 740520 (c.2006, 2011)
20 Heol y Sheet, North Cornelly, Bridgend CF33 4EY, Wales
( FSWPS Data Pg.)
Portsmouth & District Philatelic Society ^HPF
Contact : Dave Hill, Tel.: 023 9273 1902
Or write: Mr C. J. Goble, Tel.: 023 9266 7914
32 Seaton Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO3 6LG
Postal History Group ^NEPA-11 (f. 1990)
Meets : 7.15pm Last Mon.(Usually; contact 1st!) (Sept.-May)
At : Framwellgate Moor Community Centre (Map) (c.2011)
Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Co. Durham DH1 5EE
Contact/Secretary : Tel. 01325 730695
(NEPA Data Pg.)
Formerly: "North of England GB Study Circle ..."
&: "The Aerophilatelic Group joined the Postal History group in 1998 ..."
Radcliffe & District Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursday @ 7:30pm
At: "The Grange" Community Centre,
Main Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire NG12 2BP
Any club contact data?
Raflet Stamp Club
Trading as 'Softsite Services': [email protected]
16 Lambert Cross, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 2DP
Publication: The Raflet Philatelic Magazine (Silver Medal: Autumn 2000 Stampex)
(now including The Junior Collector)
Editor: Sean Brady, [email protected]
Membership Sec.; [email protected]

It is an independent "postal only club" and "and its members only "meet" through the medium of The Raflet Philatelic Magazine....founded in 1958 with 30 stamp collectors, many of whom are still members today...The present membership is over 1,000 and is spread all over the world although the majority of the members live in the UK...Correspondence is usually, but not exclusively, in English."

The Twopenny Packet, Covermart, the Raflet Library, the Swap Shop, GB Booklet & Pane Circuit, auctions and an Aviation Thematic Circuit are all popular services with members.

Further, "Raflet has always been involved in fundraising for the Club and for various charities and Colin Smith has been the leading light in this respect for the last eleven years or so. He has raised many thousands of pounds with particular emphasis, in the last few years, on funds for the Star and Garter Home." (their history shows a long relationship with the RAF - ajw)

Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society ^AEPS
Meets: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 19.30 for 20.00 (7:30 for 8:00pm); all year.
At: Parish Rooms, Rectory Garth,
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 8BA (Map)
Secretary c.2008 : R E How, @bt, Tel.: 01702-544632
Postal Contact : H L Keeley
42 Kingsley Lane, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3TU England
www.aeps.org.uk/aeps/socs/rayleigh/; data c.2007; still functions c.2008, 2011
Reading & District Philatelic Society ("the unofficial Home Page") ^TVPF
Contact (& Auction Manager) : Roger Sammons, @
Meets : 7pm, 1st & 3rd Friday (excluding August)
At : St Matthew's Church Hall, (off Southcote Lane)
Coronation Square, Southcote, Reading,Berkshire, RG30 3AX
Contact : Brian Austin, @ (Programme Secretary)
Chairman: Roger Barry, @
Packet Treasurer & Treasurer: Roy Sibley, @
Warham St Leger-Harris, @
Red Rose Postcard Club, Lanks, UK
Redcar and Cleveland Philatelic Society NEPA-11, YPA-11 (f. 1969)
Meets : 7.15pm, 1st & 3rd Wed. (Sept.-June)
At : Redcar East Community Centre
Durham Road, Redcar TS10 3SB (Map)
Contact/Secretary : Mr Geoff Reynolds - Tel.: 01642 478229 (c.2011 YPA)
Contact/Secretary : 50 Zetland Road, Redcar TS10 3QD (c.2011 NEPA)
former: Sec., Mrs. Jane Wiltshire, Tel. 01642 723963 (c.2008) @, (0)1969 623780-{Work}
c/o Tennants Auctions (c.2006)
The Auction Centre, Leyburn DL8 5SG
(NEPA Data Pg.)
Redditch Philatelic Society ^{MPF-11,
MPF-08} {f. 1971}
Contact : Alan Godfrey, [email protected], Tel.: 01789 765385
Meets : 8:00pm : 1st Mon., 3rd Thur.
At : St Luke's Memorial Hall
Evesham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch B97 4JX (c.2012) (Map)
Ringwood Philatelic Society (RPS) ^HPF-06
Meets: 7.30pm, 2nd Tuesdays (except August) (c.2012)
At: Greyfriars Community Centre,
44 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1DW
Show: Sat, June 2, 2011: "RINGPEX" Our own Stamp & Postcard Fair
(also known June 2, 2007, June 7, 2008, June 2009); 1st Sat. in June.
old: http://www.ringwoodonline.co.uk/whatson/stampfair.html
Cotact c.2006, 2012 RPS: Miss Jo Knott, Tel.: 01425 478214
Contact c.2012 RPS: Colin Mount on 01425 474310 or [email protected]
Contact c.2007, 2008 Ringpex: Mrs K Morson, Tel.: 01425 473186
Contact c.2011 Stamp Magazine: Mrs K Morson, Tel.: 01202 581886
old: www.ringwoodonline.co.uk/clubs/rps.html
old: http://www.hants.gov.uk/istcclr/cch03500.html
Rochdale Philatelic Society
Meets: 7.30pm (known Feb. 9, 2011; a 2nd Wed.)
At: Unitarian Chapel, Tel.: 01706 648461
Clover Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL12 6TP
Contact c.2011: Neil Wharmby, Tel.: 01706 665698
Romney Marsh, Kent KFPS
cf. Swale? (any help?)
Romsey & District Philatelic Society ^HPF
Contact : Brian Cansfield, Tel.: 01794 516523
Another Julian Jones hosted site.
Rotherham & District Philatelic Society YPA-11
Meets : 7.15pm, 2nd & 4th Wed.
At : The Arts Centre, Telephone: 01709 823640 or 823621
Walker Place, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 1JH (Map)
Contact/Secretary : Mrs Eileen Strachan, Tel.: 01709 532378
Rotherham Stamp & Postcard Club YPA-11
Meets : 7PM for 7.30PM 1st Wed's. (Sept-June excluding Jan.)
At : College Road Residents' Centre,
College Road, Masbrough, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 1JE (Map)
Contact/Secretary : Mr J N Bradley, Tel.: 01709 837073
Or : William Wombell, @, Tel.: 07982 443941
Said to have an interest in the Postal History of the area.. ^x
Royal Tunbridge Wells Philatelic Society ^KPFS (f. 1945) (cf.)
Publication: "Pantiles Post"
Meets : 7.30pm, every 2nd Thursday
At : Crabb Hall, Christ Church (Map)
High Street, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1UT
Note: MORNING MEETINGS : 10.15am to 12.30pm {Day(s)?} (c.2011)
The Junction Inn, Groombridge TN3 9RB (Map)
Society @-mail
Sec.: Richard C Hart, Tel.: 01892 529154 c.2001
President: Ian Marshall, Tel.: 01892 525780 c.2007
Programme Secretary: Lis Clare, Tel.: 01892 527587 c.2007, 2011 (packets 2008)
Vice-President : David Rogers, Tel.: 01892 529 316 c.2008
Programme Secretary : Krisza Blunt, Tel.: 01892 863 312 c.2008
Minute Secretary : Colin Evans, Tel.: 01892 545 835 c.2008
Treasurer : Jim Raven, Tel.: 01732 356 269 c.2008
Rugby & District Philatelic Society ^MPF-11
Meets: "Alternate Mondays" at 7:30pm (known Feb. 5, 2011; a 1st Sat. - Which?: 1/3, 2/4?)
(seems to work backwards: in Mar. 2012 it's 2nd & 4th, in Apr. it's 3rd & 5th)
At: Percival Guildhouse, Tel.: 01788 542467
St. Matthews Street, Rugby CV21 3BY
Secretary c.2012: M. (Mike) J. Whittaker, Tel.: 01788 817892
Rushden & District Philatelic Society ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11, MPF-11 (f.1978)
Meets: 7.30pm , 3rd Tues.
At: Park Road Baptist Church Rooms
Park Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 0RG (Map)
Contact (c.2006, 2011): Mr. M. Whitehead, Tel.: 01933 350646
Or (c.2006): Mr. R.H. Stock, Tel.: 01933 353998
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Rutland Philatelic Society ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11} {f. 1978}
Meets : 7.15pm, Wed. (Sept-June)
At : Congregational Church Hall
High Sreet, Oakham LE15 6AL (Map)
(c.2006, 2011): Mr T.R. Stephenson, @, Tel.: 01572-823816
Sec. (c.2001): Keith Rippln, URL, @, Tel.: 01780 754274 (data c.2008)
& : Mr. T.R. Stephenson, Tel.: 01572-823816 (c.2006-8)
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)

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Federations Specialties

Scarborough & District Philatelic Society ^YPA-11 (f.1938)
Meets : 7.00pm for 7.30pm, 1st Tuesday
At : Scarborough Library Lecture Room, Tel.: 0845 034 9516
Vernon Rd, Scarborough, Yorkshire YO11 2NN (Map)
Secretary : Mr Chris Phillips, URL, @, Tel.: 01723 368475
19 Alexandra Park, Scarborough
Club said to have interest in the Postal History of E. & N. Yorkshire ^x

The Secretary (Mr Phillips b.1939) Reports (c.2011):
My history of stamp club memberships.
This is the order that I joined the various clubs.

  1) Newlands Road Philatelic Society (Founder)
  2) The Skinners' School PS
  3) Tunbridge Wells PS
  4) World Association of Young Stamp Collectors (disbanded)
  5) Medway Towns PS
  6) Edlington School PS (Teacher/ founder)
  7) Weir Hall School PS (Teacher/ founder)
  8) Bicester School PS (Teacher/ Founder)
  9) Boston Grammar School PS (Teacher/ Founder)
10) Mablethorpe & District PS ?
11) Claremont Fan Court School PS ( Teacher/founder)
12) Leatherhead PS
13) Redhill & Reigate PS
14) Scarborough PS
15) Burma Study Circle (International)
16) Machin Collectors Club (National)
17) GB Overprints Society (National)
18) Tibet & Nepal Philatelic Society (international)
I am at present a member of the last FIVE clubs.

Scotland Regional Group ^{G&CPS-11,
ASPS-06}
of the Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society (G&CPS)
Meets : 2pm to 5pm, (lists only April 9, 2011 -2nd Sat.; see Data Pg.)
At : Cross House, Tel: 01506 842188
5 The Cross, Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 7AL, Scotland (Map)
(G&CPS Data Pg.)

The Scottish Philatelic Society ^ASPS-12
Scunthorpe and District Philatelic & Postcard Society YPA-11
Meets : 7.00pm on the last Thursday (usually)
At : Grange Farm Hobbies Centre, Tel.: +44 (0) 1724 840933
Franklin Crescent, Scunthorpe, S Humberside DN16 1RT (Map)
Contact (c.2011): Mr Kevin White, Tel.: 01724 338122
Sevenoaks Philatelic Society ^KFPS
Meets : 7.15pm for 7.30pm (day?) (Map)
The Red Cross Hall, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3QG
Contact (c.2011): Mr Richard Hart on 01892 529154

Sheffield Philatelic Society ^YPA-11
Alt. URL
Publication: The Sheffield Philatelist (Qtrly)
Meets: 7:15pm, 2nd & 4th Thur. (except Aug.)
At: Central United Reformed Church
60 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2JB (Map)
Contact/Sec. (c.2011 @): Prof James H Grayson, Tel.: 0114 230 5171
Contact/Sec. (c.2008): Mr. James R. Hartley, @, Tel.: 0114-230 4155
9 Hollow Meadows Mews, Sheffield S6 6GJ
B H Sowerby (Membership Sec. c.2008): Tel.: 0114 230 6797
49 Sandygate Park, Sheffield S10 5TZ
Said to have an interest in Postal History of the area. ^x
Shields Philatelic Society NEPA-11 (f. 1926)
Meets : 7.00pm 4th Thur. (Sept.-May)
At : Ocean Road Community Association - Tel. 0191 423 0787 (c.2011)
Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne And Wear NE33 2DW (Map)
Contact/Secretary : 48 Lawe Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE23 2EN
(NEPA Data Pg.)
Sherringham & District Philatelic Society ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11
Meets: 7.15pm, 2nd Mon.
At.: Church Hall at West Runton
Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9GT (Map)
Contact (c.2006, 2011): Mr. J. Leighton, @free, Tel.: 01263-511829
Or (ABPS c.2011): Mr Gerry Smith, Tel.: 01263 579529
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)
Shropshire Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 7:30pm 1st & 3rd Wed (& 5th)
At: Shirehall (County Council Offices: usually the Ludlow room)
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6ND
Contact: Mr. A.R. Tudor, Tel.: 01743 718274
Olde Farm, Stapleton, Dorrington, Shrewsbury, Salop, SY5 7EF
Annual stamp and postcard fair (1st Sat. in Oct.)
Philatelic Web Data Pg.
old: www.devoted.to/shropshire-philatelic
Shropshire Postal History Society MPF-11
(Part of : Shropshire Philatelic Society)
Publication: Shropshire Post
Meets: Saturdays : 10:30am to 4:30pm at Variable Venues
Contact : Mr. J B Ball, Sec. & Editor, @, Tel: 01952 603117
92 Stanmore Drive, Trench, Telford, Shropshire TF2 7DG
Shropshire.gov Data Page
"The aim of Shropshire Postal History Society is to further the study of postal history in the counties of Shropshire and Montgomeryshire, from the early days of the Post Office to the present day."

Sidcup Philatelic Society ^KFPS
Meets : 7.45pm for 8.00pm {Day(s)?}
At : Hurst Road Community Centre
Hurst Road, Bexley, Kent DA5 3HL
Contact (c.2011) : Mrs Judith French on 020 8851 5858
Sidmouth Philatelic Society WPF-09
aka: Sidmouth & Honiton Philatelic Society *
Meets : 7.30pm : 3rd Monday
At : Twyford House Day Centre,
Coburg Road, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8NF (Map)
Contact: Mrs. P Futter (Hon Sec), Tel.: 01395 578318
(* Data URL)
Sleaford U3A Stamp Club ABPS-11, EM&EAPF-11 (f.2008, e.8)
Meets : 2.00pm, 1st Tues.
At : Contact Group Leaders:
Leaders: Pamela and David. Hiscock, Tel.: 01529-303355
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.)

"Sleaford U3A formed in 1999 and Sleaford U3A Stamp Collecting Group was started in 2008, one of over 30 groups that provide education, entertainment and relaxation for over 300 members." ...We take part in the annual STAMP Lincs Stamp Fair and Exhibition at Washingborough Community Centre (Lincolnshire) .. 29 Aug. (2011?) (cf.)

Solihull Philatelic Society ^ABPS,
MPF-11
Meets: (Sept.-April) Tuesday at 8.00 pm (7:15 for exchanges/bourse)
At: Solihull Tennis / Cricket Club Pavilion,
Marsh Lane, Solihull, B91 2PF (Map)
Chairman c.2011: J Barker, @
Programme Sec.: Gerald Marriner, @, Tel.: 01564 773663 (c.2000, 2012)
Sec. @ c.2012: Paul Woodness, @, Tel.: 01564 776879
"From junction 5 of the M42 follow the signs for Solihull. After 200 yards take the first left for the Town Centre. At the roundabout take the second exit (Warwick Road) and within 100 yards, turn right into Marsh Lane. Follow Marsh Lane until you see a small mini roundabout. Turn left about 10 yards before the roundabout" (See Location Map above)
"Visitors always welcome"

old: www.webographics.co.uk/fileserver/stampdomain/solihull/index.htm
older: www.stampdomain.com/solihull/index.htm
South Birmingham Philatelic & Postcard Society MPF-11
Meets: Tuesdays at 7:30pm
At: St Anne’s Church Hall
Park Hill, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8EU
Contact: Mr. Roni Dhaliwal, Tel.: 0121 7064372 (c.2012 ABPS)
Or: Ian Samuel, Tel.: 0121-449 0849 (c.2008)
( ABPS Data Pg.)
South Coast Regional Group ^G&CPS-11
of the Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society (G&CPS)
Meets : 2pm on 1 Saturday (in April, June and Oct.; see Data Pg.)
At : All Saints Church Lounge in Patcham, Tel.: 01273 552157, @
Church Hill, Brighton BN1 8YE (estbl. 12th century)
(G&CPS Data Pg.)
South Midlands Stamp Club ^MPF-11
Meets: 1:30 (bourse) for 2:00pm meeting, 3rd Mondays
At: Barford Memorial Hall
Church Street, , CV35 8EN
Contact (c.2012): Colin Searle, [email protected], Tel.: 07879 665658 (cf., cf.)
"Visitors are very welcome to any of our meetings."
South Shropshire Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: Mondays at 2:30pm
At: Bishops Castle SY9 ___ (Nov – February)
(Bishops Castle, a town in the south shropshire marches borders of England and Wales)
At: Little Stretton Village Hall, SY6 6RE (March-May & Sept–October)
Contact (c.2008): Mr. A Dyball, Tel.: 01588 660383
Any other club contact data?
South West Regional Group ^G&CPS-11
of the Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society (G&CPS)
Meets : 3rd Sat. (April & July), 4th Sat in Oct.
At : The Merry Monk, Tel.: 08714 329005
Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8NE (Map)
Contact : Dom Lane, Tel.: 01373 462 833, [email protected]
Forge Cottage, High Street, Buckland Dinham, Somerset BA11 2QR
(G&CPS Data Pg.)
Southampton & District Philatelic Society, @ (Alt.) ^{HPF, ABPS}

See us on Facebook (c.2012)
Shows : Philatex , StampEx, Hampex
1. Meets : 7pm, 1st & 3rd Tue (ex 3rd Tue in Dec)
At : St. Joseph's Church Hall, 44 2380 333589
84 Bugle Street, Southampton SO14 2AH
2. Meets : 2pm., 2nd Thursdays
At : The Hanover Housing Association Community Room, Tel.: 023 8026 6558
Hillside Close (at Winchester Rd), Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 2GL (x)
Ring : Robin Holley (re afternoons), Tel.: 023 8076 8028
Membership Sec. Stuart Gaiger, Tel.: 023 8078 4761
See Also: the Bournemouth Philately website. (c.2011)
Southport Stamp & Postcard Club {f.1930}
Meets : 7:30pm, 1st Tuesdays (Sept.-June)
At : Birkdale Branch Library, Tel.: 01704 567380
240-244 Liverpoo Rd, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside PR8 4PD (Map)
Secretary (@) : Chris Leather, Tel.: 07767 820775
ABPS-11: Data Pg.
ABPS notes membership in 'North Western Philatelic Federation' (NWPF)
Club is said to have an interest in the Postal History of Lancashire and Merseyside ^x
Southsea Stamp Club HPF
Contact : Alan Ketchell, Tel.: 01489 575334 c.2001-06
Contact : Geoff Coast, Tel.: 023 9266 7770, 023 9266 4884 c.2008
Spalding and District Stamp Club ^{ABPS-11,
EM&EAPF-11} (f.1964, e.25)
Meets : 1st Wednesdays @ 2.00pm
At : The Ladies Room, Constitutional Club
Broad Street, Spalding PE11-1TB (Map)
&:
Meets : 3rd Tues. @ 7:30pm
At : The Castle Sports Centre
Albion Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11-2AJ (Map)
Contact: Miss M. Burton, @ Tel.: 01775-767464 (c.2006)
or (c.2011): Joyce Boyer, @, Tel.: 01775 7626611
Secretary c.2011: Mrs A. Ball, @, Tel.: 01572-767758
(c.2011 ABPS): Mr N Martin, Tel.: 01205 460968
or (c.2011 website): Frank Wilson, @, @, Tel.: 01775 766117
( EM&EAPF Data Pg., ABPS Data Pg.) (Frank Wilson's Data Pg.; current c.201201)
old: http://www.mailbyrail.com/sdsc.htm '404' c.201201
Stafford & District Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: 7:30pm for 7.45pm, 3rd Tuesdays
At: County Staff Club, 77 Eastgate Street, Stafford ST16 2NG
Contact (c.2011 ABPS): Richard McMahon, Tel.: 01785 661119
( ABPS Data Pg.)
Stratford-upon-Avon Philatelic Society ^MPF-11
Alternate Wednesdays (usually 2nd & 4th) at 7:30pm
At: Community Sports Centre, Stratford High School
Alcester Road, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9DH
Contact (c.2006, 2012): Colin Fountain on Tel.: 01789-841606
Contact (c.2003): Colin Searle, [email protected], Tel.: 07879 665658 (cf. cf.)

old: www.stampdomain.com/stratford/
Streetly Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets: Alternate Tuesdays at 7:45 (Which??)
At: Methodist Church Hall, Blackwood Rd, Streetly B74 3PL
Meets Also: Monthly on Tuesday at 10:30am
At: Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church, Tel.: 0121 354 7167
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B72 1QY:
"Check With Secretary" {MPF} (no data provided!)
Contact c.2012 APBS: Mr J Harden, Tel.: 0121 3542923
( ABPS Data Pg.)
Any other contact data?
Stamp Active Network, The - See : Planet Stamp
Stirling & District Philatelic Society, ^{ABPS, ASPS-12}
Secretary c.2012: Linton J. Brown, [email protected]
Meets : 7.30pm, 2nd Tue. (Sept. - Apr.)
At : Smith Art Gallery & Museum
Dumbarton Road, Stirling FK8+2RQ (Scotland's ancient capital)
"The Society has a thriving exchange packet."
(ASPS Data Pg.)
old: www.cs.stir.ac.uk/~rgc/sps/ (&?: [email protected]) ; forwards c.201201
Stockton on Tees Philatelic Society NEPA-11, YPA-11 (f. 1947, e. 33)
(formerly: The Stockton, Teesside and District Philatelic Society)
Meets : 7.15pm on "alternate" Fridays (which?) Sept.-May. (June per YPA)
At : Elmwood Community Centre (Room 3)
Green Lane, Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 5GP (Map)
Contact/Secretary : 29 Grosvenor Road, Billingham, TS22 5HA (per NEPA)
or E-mail to Stockton Philatelic Society
Per YPA: Hon Secretary: Mr W E Shand, @, Tel.: 01642 656568
(c.2006): G. Davies - Tel.: 01642 652460 (per StampDemon.com)
(NEPA Data Pg.)
"A number of members meet up in a local hostelry after the meeting to discuss various matters and generally put the world to rights .."

Storrington & District Stamp Society
Meets : 3rd Monday Sept-May (hrs?)
At : Sullington Parish Hall,
Storrington, Pulborough, West Sussex(?) RH20 3PP
Contact: Mr A Harrigan, Tel.: 01903 742251
Or: Contact: Michael Axe @, Tel.: 01403 782340 ^x
"For many, the guest speakers are the draw but the 2/3 mail auctions and 2 main live auctions with upwards of 400 lots are the big attraction."

ABPS-11: Data Pg.
ABPS notes Membership in the "Association of Sussex Philatelic Societies" (ASPS)
Club is said to have an interest in the Postal History of West Sussex ^x
Stroud and District Philatelic Society MPF-11
Meets : 1st and 3rd. Wednesday (hrs?)
At : St. Joseph's Church Hall,
Oldends Lane, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2DG (Map)
Contact: Robert Tungate, @, Tel.: 01453 764516 ^(cf.)
ABPS-11: Data Pg. (blank c.201104)
Said to have an interest in Postal History of the area. (Gloucestershire presumably.) ^(cf.)
Stubbington Philatelic Society ^HPF
Contact : Ken Wheeler, Tel.: 01329 661160
Meets: 1000 hrs each Sat., outside local school holidays, throughout the year.
At: Crofton Community Centre, Tel.: 01329 662821
Stubbington Lane, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2PP
Gov't Directory Listing.
Sunderland Philatelic Society NEPA-11 (f. 1924)
Meets : 6.45pm to 9.15pm, on 'alternate' Wed. (Sept.-May)
At : Main Hall, Roker Methodist Church Hall,
Roker Park Road/Lonsdale Road, Roker, Sunderland SR6 9PF (gov't) (Map)
Contact/Secretary : 187 Tadcaster Road, Thorny Close, Sunderland SR3 4NP
(NEPA Data Pg.)
"The active Junior Section has the distinction of having won more trophies and medals at International levels and Melville than any other society in the country."

Swale Philatelic and Postcard Society ^KPFS (f. 1936)
aka: 'Swale Stamp & Postcard Club', 'Swale Philatelic Society and Postcard Group'
Meets : 1st Thur. 7:30p (some 'joint' meetings; usually PC's are seperate)
At : Phoenix Hall, Central Ave., Sittingbourne ME10 4NT (Map)
Contact (c.2001, 2007, 2011) : Mr R (Bob) M Browne MBE, Tel.: 01795 425820
13 Stanhope Avenue, Sittingbourne ME10 4TT
Stamp Fairs : Oct, Dec, Mar, May, Sept
At : Carmel Hall, Ufton Lane, Sittingbourne
Fair Tel. Contact : 01795 478175
cf. Romney?
Gov't Directory listing c.2008
Swansea Club, Wales ^FSWPS
Meets : 7:30 pm, 2nd/4th Thur. (Usually!)
At : Swansea Bridge Club
22 St James Gardens, Swansea
Contact : Buster Shimmen, E-mail Tel.: 01792 428825 (c.2006, 2011)
( FSWPS Data Pg.)
Swindon Philatelic Society ^ABPS
Meets : 1915 (for 1930 hrs) 1st & 3rd Thursdays (September to May)
At : Western Community Centre, Somerset Road,
Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon
Founder member of the Wiltshire and District Philatelic Society
Holds a large annual stamp and postcard fair:
SWINPEX : (2nd Sat. in June) "at a local school..", phone: 01793-783245
Taw & Torridge Stamp Club WPF-09
Meets : 7.30-9.30pm : "on alternate" Thursdays (Sept. - May)
(known Jan. 21, 2011; a 3rd Fri.; Feb. 4, 2011; a 1st Fri. Stamp Magazine, Feb. 2011)
At : The Castle Centre's Hall
25 Castle Street, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1DR (Map)
Contact: Mr. Andrew Austen (Hon Secretary; Weedend eves): Tel.: 01271 329762, @
(Gov't Data URL, WPF Data)
"..it was agreed at the recent AGM to investigate whether there is sufficient interest locally to help reform the Bideford Stamp Club, which closed in 2000. .." Newsletter c.200808

Telford Stamp and Card Club MPF-11
Meets: 2nd Mondays at 7:30pm
At: Parkside Centre, Tel.: 01952 612035
Holyhead Road, Ketley, Telford TF1 5AN
Contact (c.2008): L A Leech, Tel.: 01952 401740
55 Broadway, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5AS
Any more contact data?
Thames Valley & District Philatelic Federation (TVPF)
Thatcham & District Philatelic Society ^{HPF, TVPF}
Contact : Graeme Stewart, @, Tel.: 01635 866942
The Great Britain Philatelic Society (GBPS)
The Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL)
Tiverton Stamp Club WPF-09
Meets : 7.15 - 9.30pm First Wednesday (Oct.-June)
At : Residents' Common Room, Broad Lane, Tiverton
Contact: Mrs. M Claydon (Secretary), Tel.: 01398 331731
Hazelhurst, Tiverton Road, Bampton, Devon EX16 9LJ
(Data URL, WPF Data)
Torquay Philatelic Society (TPS {TSC?}) ^WPF-09
aka: Torquay Stamp Club (WPF & ABPS Handbook 2007)
Meets: 1st & 3rd Thur. (Sept.-May) (Hr.?)
At: Central Church, Morgan Avenue, Torquay
Show (biennial): Torquay 2006 (latest known Oct. 2006)
Sec.: Mrs. Juliet Mann, @roger, Tel.: 01803-613173
8 Shiphay Avenue, Torquay, Devon TQ2 7EA
or: Maurice Buxton, TPS@
Trafford Philatelic Society
"A small friendly club that.."
Meets : 1st and 3rd Tuesday (from "Sept. until May")
At : Park House, 73 Northenden Road, Sale, Cheshire M33 2DG (Map)
Contact c.2011: Chris Hawley, @, Tel.: 01625 531229
Or the Secretary c.2008: Mr Kearsley, [email protected], Tel.: 0161 973 2146
183 Dane Road, Sale, Cheshire M33 2NG
Or c.2007: Neil Power, @, eBay ID: moonchesterblue ('404' c.2011)
"I am currently developing a web site with some friends dedicated to the Trafford Philatelic Society and philately in general..." - Neil is APS member; No. 169083 & member of the eBay Users Stamp Club.

(ABPS-11: Data Pg., NWPF-11 : Data Pg., * Gov't Listing)
Club is said to have an interest in the Postal History of Cheshire. ^x
Tyne Tees Regional Group ^{NEPA-11, G&CPS-11} (f. 1976)
of the Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society (G&CPS)
Meets : 2:00 p.m. one Sat. per month (most months; which Sat. varies; ask)
At : Framwellgate Moor Community Centre
Front Street, Framwellgate Moor, Durham DH1 5EE (Map)
Sec. : 16 Curlew Hill, Lancaster Park, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 3SH (c.2011)
(NEPA Data Pg., G&CPS Data Pg.)
Tynemouth Philatelic Society NEPA-11 (f. 1927)
Meets : 7.00pm. 2nd & 4th Fri. (usually). Sept.-May
At : Monkseaton High School, Tel.: 0191 297 9700
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear NE25 9EQ (Map)
Contact: Mr M Wood on 0191 2532811
(NEPA Data Pg.)

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Federations Specialties

UCW Aberystwyth Club ^FSWPS
("University of Wales Aberystwyth Philatelic Society"), Stamp@YaHOo!
Meets: "every 2 weeks (or so) during the first two academic terms "
At: Seddon room of the 'Old College'
on: King Street, Aberystwyth SY23 2AX (Map)
Contact: Keith Fletcher, Tel.: 01654 871259
Or: Mike Corlett, @aber.ac
Vectis Philatelic Society HPF
Meets: 7.30pm (known Jan. 19, 2011; a 3rd Wed.)
At: Newport Conservative Club, Tel: 01983 525914
Lower Pyle Street, New Port, Isle of Wight PO30 1XB
Contact: Graham Littledale, Tel.: 01983 293964
Wakefield Philatelic Society YPA-11
Meets : 7pm, "alternate Wednesdays" (known Feb. 3, 2011; 1st Thur., Jan. 20, 2011; 3rd Thur.)
At : Drury Lane Library, Tel.: 01924 305376
Drury Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TD (Map)
Contact/Secretary (c.2011): Mr Roger Ramsden, Tel.: 01924 823987
Stamp Magazine c.2011: Brian Hitchcock, Tel.: 01924 271218
Wallingford & District Stamp Circle
Mr. J. Wheeler, Tel.: 01491 836892
Dir. ref. "Stamp Club"
Waterlooville & District Philatelic Society ^HPF
Meets : Every 3rd Thursday except July/August
At : Westbrook Hall, Tel.: 02392 266729
Tempest Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 8NU (Map)
Contact: Sec. Paul Davidson, Tel.: 023 9259 3987 c.2006
Directory reference 1, Ref. 2 - c.2008
Cymdeithas Ffilatelig Cymru
(Welsh Philatelic Society) ^FSWPS-11
Annual General Meeting (AGM) each June
At: Snowdonia National Park Study Centre
in Gwynedd (near Porthmadog)
(plus 5 other meetings at various times/places)
Contact : Peter Brindley, peter@, @wps
14 Victoria Park, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2EW, Wales
Or: Neil Prior, Tel.: (01656) 740520
(note: search this page for 'Neil Prior' to find street address)
Weston Super Mare Philatelic Society
Meets: 7pm (26 Jan 2011; a 4th Wed., Feb. 9, 2011; a 2nd Wed.)
At: Weston Conservative Club, Tel.: 01934 622894
24-26 Alexandra Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1QX
Contact: John Stuchbery, Tel.: 01934 750421
Wiltshire and District Philatelic Society
- See: Swindon Philatelic Society
Winchester & District Stamp Society HPF
John Woodson, Tel.: 01962 862621
Gov't Data Page
Wokingham & District Philatelic Society ^TVPF (a TVPF .pdf data file)
Meets : 7.35pm for 8.00pm, 2nd & 4th Tue.
At : The Wokingham Methodist Centre (in The Main Hall)
Bradbury Centre, Rose Street, Wokingham RG40 1XS (Map)
Contact : Pat Reid, @tiscali, Tel.: 01344 867311
(& TVPF Officer: Sec./past Pres. c.2008)
12 Holly Spring Lane, Bracknell. RG12 2JL
( Unofficial: Programme 2005/06)
Wombourne & District Philatelic Society ^MPF-11
Meets: Thursdays at 7:30pm
At: Men’s Institute (Hand in Hand Centre),
Church Rd, Wombourne, South Staffs., WV5 9EZ
Sec. (c.2008): Roy Summers : 01902 897886
PO Box 1496, Wombourne WV5 0YN
'. . .narrowly outside the West Midlands conurbation . . '
Worcester Philatelic and Postcard Society ^MPF-11 (x)
aka: Worcester & District Philatelic and Postcard Society
Meets : 7:00 p.m. "Alternate" Thur. (1st, 3rd, 5th)
(starting with 1st Thur. in Jan.
Except none in July & only last Thur. in Aug. & 1st in Dec.)
At : Powick Parish Hall, Tel.: 01905 830756
Malvern Road, Powick, Worcestershire, WR2 4RT
(West of Worcester just off the Worcester/ Malvern Road (A449))
Contact: E-mail Secretary@
Or Write : PO Box 4394, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 3AB
Show Sponsor : WORPEX (2nd Sat. in May; known 2004-12), E-mail
Usual Venue: Oldbury Park Primary School,
Oldbury Road, St. Johns, Worcester WR2 6AA

The Worcester Society is now the leading society in the Midlands to introduce stamps into schools, continuing the work started by Nellie Gould many years ago. Affiliated to A.B.P.S., Midlands & Three Counties Federations
(Is this 2 or 3 or 5 organisations? - ajw)

Worthing Society of Postal Historians
Meets at : E. Worthing Community Centre, Pages Ln, E. Worthing
Contact : Miss Doreen Day, Tel.: 01273 842106
92 Grand Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8DD
Worthy Down Stamp Club HPF
Contact : Dennis Thompson, Tel.: 01962 881698
Yeovil & District Philatelic Society
Meets : 7.30pm : First Thursday (Sept. - June)
At : St. Marks Church, Milford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PU
Secretary c.2009: G M Longdon, Tel.: 01395 827703, [email protected]
13 Water Street, MARTOCK, Somerset. TA12 6JN
c.2011 Stamp Magazine: Roger Marsh, Tel.: 01460 73996 (? enough numbers?)
(Data URL)
York Philatelic Society ^{YPA, ABPS}
Meets: 7.00pm Second Tuesdays (except August.) {c.2009} (no excption c.2011)
At : The Denham Room, Priory Street Centre, Priory Street (off Micklegate), York
Contact/Secretary : Tony Ward, @, Telephone: 01904 411378 (c.2008, 2011)
Or: Captain P. Hyde, Publicity Secretary, on 01904-490603 or @
Yorkshire Philatelic Association (YPA)
Yorkshire Postal History Society
45 Woodlands Grove, Stockton Lane, York, N. Youkshire YO3 0DS
Publication : Yorkshire Post

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Federations Specialties Bottom

Limited Bibliography:
¹ Stamp Domain (resources and free web pages)
Formerly hosted the Hampshire Philatelic Federation (HPF) & Others c.2001
² UK Philately (Stamp Club Resources)
See their 'Find a club..' directory
Sponsored by the ABPS
and houses BPT and the NPS.
"UK Philately Internet Site Terms and Conditions. ukphilately.org.uk and ukphilately are trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of ABPS in the United Kingdom "

³ Just 4 Stamps (UK orgs)
⁴ Stamp & Coin Mart - clubs
⁵ StampDemon.co.uk (stamp club directory)
A larger Bibliography
See Also:
StreetMap.co.uk - find your way !
Search Engines in GB
Royal Mail Postcode Lookup
The BT Phonebook
http://www.whoisuk.co.uk/
(To check the availability of a domain name..)
http://www.nominet.org.uk/ (UK internet regulator w/WhoIs)
(To check registry of a domain name..)
http://www.google.co.uk
Post Offices by Post Code
Business Listings by Post Code

Postal Geography (from ONS - "Office for National Statistics")
"Royal Mail maintains a UK-wide system of postcodes to identify postal delivery areas. Most people know their postcode so ONS are able to use this as their main geographic reference when collecting data. This reference can be related to any geographic unit used for statistical production, such as a district or electoral ward. Postal geography is thus very valuable."

Topical Index for overseas UK related specialty groups

Legend :
"cf." = "Compare" or "by comparison..."
"e." = "Estimated number of members ..."
"f." = "Founded in ..." (year)

Professional Shows :

º Philatex ^{T Davis}
(usually held late Oct. & late Feb.: Lawrence Hall, The Royal Horticultural Halls, London)
See Also: Philatex Extra 2010
º SCOTEX ^SPTA
º StampEx ^PTS (Autum & Spring)
º YORK Racecourse Stamp and Coin Fair ^{T Davis} (mid to late Jan & July); in Wikipedia
Other Shows:
º Midpex (known June 30th 2007, July 2, 2011; every other/odd year)
THE show for specialty societies (usually 40+ dealers too)
Chairman: Bryan Jones, @pisc (cf.)
Secretary: Colin Searle, @-Mail (cf., cf.)
Coventry PS Co-ordinator: Ken Flint, [email protected]
Specialist Society Co-ordinator: John Barker, @bti
Dealer Co-ordinator: Ray Clegg, @ray

See Also: Stamp Shows : UK

Other Philatelic Resources:
Scotstamps :
Links Pages (including Scottish links)
The Philatelic Database
Resources, articles... (c.2008 - very nice - aj.)
The Collectors Club of Great Britain
Commercial but covers everything! (esp a good list of clubs specializing in postal history)

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