THE MACCLESFIELD AND PRESTBURY PHILATELIC SOCIETY
NEW SEASON’S PROGRAMME
Monday September 1st will see the start of our programme for the 2008-9 season when a guest speaker will present a display of New Zealand stamps. This has always been a popular country among philatelists and we look forward, after the summer break, to seeing all our regular members again. A very warm welcome will also be extended to any visitors who would like to join us.
ABOUT OUR SOCIETY
The Macclesfield and Prestbury Philatelic Society was formed in 1966 to promote stamp collecting in the Macclesfield area of East Cheshire.
The Society is very friendly and informal, with a varied programme of speakers, displays and society evenings.
Anybody may join. The annual subscription is currently £8 (payable in September), which includes the cost of coffee and biscuits at meetings.
The Society runs its own internal packet scheme and also participates in the packet scheme of the North Western Federation of Philatelic Societies, allowing members to look at a wide choice of stamps and philatelic items in their own homes.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of age and from beginner to expert, as all members benefit from the experiences of fellow collectors.
MEETING PLACE: The Heritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
Meetings are held upstairs (first floor) but a lift is available. The Heritage Centre has a strictly no smoking policy.
TIME OF MEETINGS: 7.45pm
DATES OF MEETINGS: Mainly the first Monday of each month from September to June.
CONTACT: Peter Kirk Tel: 01625 829119
E-mail: peter@kirk199.freeserve.co.uk
FUTURE PROGRAMME
2008
1st September: Guest speaker who will present a display on New Zealand.
6th October: Guest speaker who will present a display on GB Pre-Machin Coils.
3rd November: Guest speaker who will present a display on Canada 1927-1937.
1st December: Guest speaker who will present a display on the New Hebrides.
2009
5th January: Guest speaker who will present a display on Winter Games.
2nd February: Annual General Meeting. This will be followed by the judging of members’ entries for the 9-sheet competition (for the 2009 Autumn Rose Bowl) and the 16-sheet competition.
2nd March: Guest speaker who will present a display on Rhodesia.
6th April: Guest speaker who will present a display on Great Britain History of the Posts.
11th May: Society Evening. Bring along something interesting to display.
1st June: Guest speaker who will present a display on Geneva Postal History.
2nd to 5th July: Philatelic Congress of Great Britain. Hosted by the North West Federation at Chancellors Fallowfield Manchester. This will be the 100th Anniversary of the First Congress in Manchester, 1909.
7th September: Guest speaker who will present a display on Japan.
5th October: Guest speaker who will present a display on 1940 Stamp Centenaries.
Stamp Fairs
Bolton: The North Western Federation Convention (60th Anniversary) and Bolton Stamp Fair will be held on 25th Oct 08 (Saturday) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Canon Slade School, Bradshaw Brow, Bolton.
Sale Grammar School: Fairs will be held between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on 11th Oct 08, 10th Jan 09, 18th Apr 09 (North Western Federation AGM) and 10th Oct 09. There is an admission charge but members of the Macclesfield and Prestbury Philatelic Society may obtain free entry by showing their printed programme card.
Stockport Masonic Guild Hall: These are held on the last Tuesday of each month between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm. Admission is free. Dates are 30th Sept 08, 28th Oct 08, 25th Nov 08, 27th Jan 09, 24th Mar 09, 28th Apr 09, 26th May 09, 30th June 09 and 28th July 09.