Newlands Road to Success
Chris Phillips has published a new book telling the story of the Newlands Road Philatelic Society which was a very successful junior stamp club. Its former trophy was donated as the Schools Trophy in the national Stamp Active Competition. Chris writes “one of the reasons why I have written this book is to help give …Read more
Volunteers Needed
The Stamp Active Network is in urgent need of more helpers to support its programmes. In particular, we need an individual to assist with fund-raising and another to help develop the website. Help is always needed at the Kids Zone at Spring and Autumn Stampex. Even if you feel you can only spare an hour …Read more
Competition Workshop for Pembrokeshire Young Collectors
On 4 December 2016 Erene Grieve organised a workshop for young collectors in Pembrokeshire at the Steyton Community Hall in Milford Haven. Erene is the coordinator for the Stamps in Schools project. John Davies, Chairman of Stamp Active, led the workshop, which was for those who had already entered stamp competitions with the aim of …Read more
Michael Thompson gets the Bill Hart Award 2017
Photographs courtesy of Paul Leonard Stamp Active has presented the Bill Hart Award in 2017 to Michael Thompson. The award is given just once each year to an individual who has given outstanding service to youth philately over many years. Michael, who is currently President of the National Philatelic Society, has run the popular children’s …Read more
Boost from young collectors at Spring Stampex 2017
Stamp Active Stand at Spring Stampex There was a big boost at Spring Stampex from an influx on young collectors. The numbers were noticeably higher than previous shows, particularly on Wednesday and Saturday. The PTS had improved advertising and the Mr Men theme for the new Children’s Feature Area, which was located next …Read more
Bring A Child to Stampex Winners
Stamp Active continue to run their regular promotion to “Bring A Child to Stampex” with excellent prizes for those who bring a young collector to the Kids Zone, which is sponsored by The Philatelic Trader’s Society at every Stampex. The winners at Spring Stampex 2017 were: 1st: Penny Black Wallet, donated by Stanley Gibbons: Christine …Read more
Runnymede Stamp Club
Runnymede School Stamp Club was reinstated last year and has now grown to 28 members. The age range is seven to eleven and has 11 boys and 17 girls. Interest was reignited by a visit to the School from a lady representing Stamp Active (whose name escapes me). However her enthusiasm ignited my …Read more
Stamp Active Competition Results 2017
Pictured are The Schools Trophy Winners, Bishop Carpenter School, Ellie Doidge and Rhys Hart Many youngsters entered this year’s Spring Stamp Active Competition for the first time. The judges (Christine Earle, Dave Armitage, John Davies and Richard West) were pleased to see the imaginative approach that many showed with their entries. The competition, sponsored …Read more
Queen’s Heads Mailart Exhibition
Positively Postal Queen’s Heads Mailart Exhibition Celebrating 50 years of the “Machin” Head on British stamps. The Queen’s Head as seen on current British definitive stamps first made its appearance back on June 5th 1967 and so this year marks its 50th anniversary. The image of Queen Elizabeth II used was designed by British sculptor, …Read more
Stamp Active Competition 2017 Top Awards
The major awards have been announced for this year’s competition, which will form part of the national stamp exhibition, Spring Stampex, at the Business Design Centre, London, from 15th to 18th February. Kidstamps Trophy (for the best overall exhibit) : Ellie Doidge – Snake Facts Best entry in Class B: Anna Likeman – Raining Cats …Read more