Young Philatelists meet the Queen
https://twitter.com/i/status/1199320061980413952 Some of our best young philatelists were honoured by being presented to HM Queen Elizabeth II at the official opening of the new premises of the Royal Philatelic Society London on November 26th 2019 in the City of London. They were introduced to the Queen by John Davies, Founder of Stamp Active. Those attending …Read more
Stephanie Connell becomes a Patron for Stamp Active
Stephanie Connell, one of the UK’s leading consultants in Art and Antiques, has become a Patron for Stamp Active. She is well known as one of the antique and collectables specialists on the popular BBC series, “The Antique Roadshow”, “Bargain Hunt” and in Series 18 and 19 of the “Antiques Road Trip”. Stephanie has over …Read more
Steve Pye wins Bill Hart Award
Steve Pye was presented with the Bill Hart Award for outstanding service to youth philately. He signed the Roll of Honour and received a framed certificate and gifts including a limited edition prestige stamp case, cufflinks and a tie, sponsored by Royal Mail. Steve has run a very successful stamp club in Liverpool and has …Read more
Young Collector of the Year goes to Leopold Marie
Leopold Marie received the Anne Dummer Trophy as the “Young Collector of the Year 2019” from Susan Henderson, Chairman of Stamp Active. He was also presented with a smaller cup as a memento and a framed set of Harry Potter stamps, sponsored by Royal Mail. Photo courtesy of Paul Leonard.
Penny Black Winner
Amal Usman with Robin Cassell of Mulready Phialtelics who donated the prize for the Auction Draw. Photo courtesy of Paul Leonard Youngsters visiting the Kids Zone at Stampex complete various activities in order to win points to take part in the free children’s auction on Saturday afternoon. Every youngster who takes part in the auction, …Read more
Autumn Stampex 2019 Attendance Disappointing
Some of the Stampex team from Stamp Active. Pictured are Susan Henderson (Chairman), Peter Barham (Donations & Auction Manager), Cliff Jermyn-Francis, Lorraine Simms and Alan Bretherton (Kidstamps). Photo courtesy of Paul Leonard. Attendance at Stampex at the Kids Zone was disappointing with the lowest number of youngsters at the auction on Saturday for some time. …Read more
“My Favourite Things” Stamp Competition Results
The winners of the prizes in the one-page national competition, sponsored by Isle of Man Stamps & Coins were: 7 Years and Under: 1st: Piyallini Kalaiarasan: Dogs Age 6 Bham 2nd: Florence Martin: Fruits Age 7 Ayr 3rd: Jashayinni Kalaiarasan: Cats Age 4 Bham 8 & 9 Years: …Read more
Stamp collecting initiative from Jersey Post ‘more popular than ever’
Stamp collecting initiative from Jersey Post ‘more popular than ever’ Year four schoolchildren in Jersey have been receiving the latest edition of Jersey Post’s Collectables album. This is the fifth year that Jersey Post has produced the free stamp album and activity book which is designed to introduce schoolchildren to the traditional hobby of stamp …Read more
Stampex International Court of Honour Celebrates 50 Years of Concorde
Autumn Stampex 2019 International featured the Brian Asquith’s Collection “Faster than a Bullet – The Concorde Story” to mark the 50th Anniversary of the maiden flight of Concorde. Brian’s collection showcases the story of Concorde and alongside pieces of philatelic interest Brian has also collected other memorabilia including flight certificates, stickers, menus, postcards and …Read more
Autumn Stampex is nearly here
The national stamp exhibition will beheld, once again, at the British Design Centre, London, from 11th to 14th September 2020. Stamp Active will be there in our usual location in Gallery Bays 14 and 15. The Kids Zone will feature activities and displays on the theme of “Transport on Stamps” and a new activity book …Read more