MIDPEX Sponsors The Anne Dummer Award
Following the success of the 2013 event, the Midpex organisers have agreed to continue to sponsor The Anne Dummer Award over the next five years. It is promoted by the Stamp Active Network and goes to the “Young Collector of the Year” who is recognised, not only as a collector but as someone who has …Read more
Bring a Child to Stampex
In order to try to attract more young people to our hobby, and Stampex in particular, the Stamp Active Network will be offering a new prize draw at Spring Stampex 2014. A ticket will be given to any adult who brings a person under 18 to the Stamp Active area during the course of the …Read more
Paul Davidson wins the Bill Hart Award 2013
Paul Davidson has received the Bill Hart Award in 2013 for outstanding service to youth philately. Paul is Youth Officer for Hampshire and has organised the Hampex Youth Workshop for the last five years. He was presented with his certificate and a gift of a Royal Mail framed QEII picture by Chairman of Stamp Active, …Read more
Championship Winners in Scotland
The South West Scotland congress at Prestwick on Sat 5th Oct gave an opportunity to present those trophies, medals and certificates won by children from Ayrshire in the British Youth championships. The congress was hosted by the Kirkcudbright PS and it was therefore fitting that one of their members, Peter Westwood, well known for his …Read more
Birds and their Habitats
Holly Mayhew: Birds and their habitats (16 pages) Class E (under 12) Silver-bronze medal and Best in Class 2013
Aspects of China
Rachel Foster: Aspects of China (16 pages) Class D (12 and 13) Silver-bronze medal and Best in Class 2013
What is a Church?
Claire Mitchell: What is a Church? (16 pages) Class C (14 to 16) Large silver medal, plus Best in Class and Melville Trophy for Best Entry 2013
From Canoe to Concorde
Rhys Evans: From Canoe to Concorde (32 pages) Class B (17 and 18) Small silver medal and Best in Class 2013
“ALL AT SEA” launched by Stamp Active Network
The Stamp Active Network launched their latest activity book for young collectors at Stampex. This follows the highly successful “Stamp Fun” and “Sport on Stamps”. The books are supported by Patrons including The British Philatelic Trust, Stanley Gibbons and GBPS as well as many Dealer Patrons and Societies. Designed by Ian Varey, “All at Sea” …Read more
Penny Black winner at Kids Corner
The Kids Corner at Autumn Stampex again proved popular with young collectors. The theme of “ALL AT SEA” was reflected in a range of activities and displays, provided by Ian Varey, to keep the youngsters engaged and inspired. The event saw the launch of Stamp Active’s latest activity book. Also on display were the winning …Read more