The Digital Philatelist launches Youth Page
www.thedigitalphilatelist.com The Digital Philatelist has produced a youth page to show resources available to young collectors on line, as shown below, The hobby of stamp collecting often begins in children. It allows them to explore different subjects or countries, helping them to develop their own interests in the world around them. It is often an …Read more
Philately of the Future
Jack Preuveneers writes: Many people question the future of Philately – how to get the Youth involved, and how to make philately engaging? It’s a difficult subject and a challenging task. Stamp collecting is a nice thing – it encourages an interest in the world, in design, in history, in geography and politics. But quite frankly, …Read more
Countdown to “Virtual Stampex”
This year’s big stamp event is nearly here, so please get involved. Stamp Active will have a booth at the Show and you can find all the latest information about this exciting new virtual event from 1st to 3rd October. A “Virtual Stampex” will now replace the normal Exhibition with on line access to dealers, …Read more
Stamp over October with StampIT
Get ready for Stamping over October! Fancy making art from holes! Making paper with secret pictures or words. Learning some words in a foreign language. Creating collages, journals & designing. Taking part in a different kind of Halloween trick or treat and finding out what Cinderella has to do with it! Learn about a ‘stampy’ activity …Read more
StampIT in October
StampIT is the youth programme of the Association of Scottish PhilatelicSocieties, and they are Stamping over October. Learn about a ‘stampy’ activity every day. Share your work online,enter competitions and have fun. There will be some challenges,competitions and free give-aways. Families, teachers, youth groupleaders and anyone with an interest can access the activities and …Read more
“All about Stamps” Junior Competition Winners
Mali Hart, Aged 11 The inaugural All About Stamps Competition challenged collectors around the world to produce a one-page entry on a theme of their choice, with the winners receiving vouchers. Simon Richards, of the Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS) who have supported the competition said: “Congratulations on holding the All About Stamps Competition …Read more
Register Now for Virtual Stampex
A “Virtual Stampex” will now replace the normal Exhibition with on line access to dealers, philatelic talks and much more…You can register for the event by clicking on the attached link https://stampex.vfairs.com/ Stamp Active will be participating in the event, so don’t forget to have a go at the “Design a Stamp” Competition with the …Read more
Design a Stamp Competition: Support our NHS
Do you think our National Health Service (NHS) is First Class? Why not use your talents to design a First Class Stamp on this theme? The winners will be selected by members of the Stamp Active Network and announced on Friday 9th October 2020. Rules of the Competition The art work should be entirely by …Read more
“Take a World Tour!” Stamp Competition
Want to win a £30 amazon gift voucher, put together a mini collection, and go on a stamp world tour? Enter this special competition, your entry will be displayed right here and you could be winner!! As part of the Summer of Stamps Virtual Festival, Stamp Active Network and the allaboutstamps.co.uk invite you to …Read more
Letter Writing Activities in Lockdown
My Dear New Friend This #MyDearNewFriend initiative, supported by the National Literacy Trust, encourages children to write letters to people living in care homes. Their letter will brighten someone’s day, and might even get a reply! It’s a great opportunity for them to make new friends despite social distancing, whilst practising their writing skills. To take …Read more