PLYMOUTH PHILATELIC SOCIETY
The society was founded in 1876 and is affiliated to Wessex Philatelic Federation
and the Association of British Philatelic Societies.
Today the society enjoys a vibrant atmosphere at meetings. It has a varied and
interesting programme of events, including presentations, an annual auction,
members displays, an annual competition night and at the AGM, the committee
entertains.
The club is “forward thinking and backward looking” with a history project in being
to discover our roots. See our history to date
OFFICERS & COMMITTEE
President - Mr D. Parnall
Vice Presidents - Mr T. Fray
Chairman - Steve Joslin
Vice Chairman - Terry Cowlard
Membership Secretary - Mrs Sally Ellam 01752 781252
Treasurer - Rob Hubble
Programme Secretary - Bryan Short
Committee - Neil Edgcumbe, Paul Simpson
Competition Secretary - David Roseveare
Exchage Packet Secretary - Mr D. Parnall
JOIN THE CLUB
If you are a collector of philatelic material why not join your local society - you will
get lots of pleasure mixing with a learning from your fellow collectors.
Obtain our Application to Join and Data Handling Permit and return both
forms to the Wessex Webmaster or at one of the Society meetings.
COMPETITIONS
Stanley Gibbons Trophy - General - 8 sheets
Mayflower Trophy - Postal History - 16 sheets
Peggy Huish Cup - Thematics - 8 sheets
Memorial Trophy - Social Philately - 8 sheets
Joe Warne Cup - Newcomers Competition - Any subject - 6 sheets Open to
anyone who has never won a trophy in any other section of our competitions.
The Gibbs Cup is awarded at the Chairman’s discretion to a member who has
made a valuable contribution to the club.
PACKET
Our circulationg packet unlike eBay allows you to see what you are actually
buying in the comfort of your own home. You only buy waht you like and at prices
you can afford. It is well worth joining the society for this service alone.
MEETINGS - are held at St Edwards Hall, Home Park Avenue,
Peverell, Plymouth PL3 4PG. Our meetings start at 7.00 pm.
PROGRAMME 2018-2019
04/07/18 - ABC of Commonwealth, & Beyond - Des Kent
01/08/18 - Smithy & His Bus - Sue Burn
05/09/18 - Rhodesia - Terry Cowlard
03/10/18 - Malta, and Gibraltar - Colin Searle
07/11/18 - WETS Roadshow
05/12/18 - Xmas Social Evening, 10 Sheets, beginning ‘G’
Red date indicates a dealer present from 6:30pm
02/01/19 - Annual Auction (Up to 15 lots per Member)
06/02/19 - New Zealand - Jim Parsons
06/03/19 - Competitions - Part 1, then discussions
Thematics, Social Philately, Newcomers
03/04/19 - Competitions - Part 2, then discussions
General, Postal History
01/05/19 - Canada - Martin Hopkinson
05/06/19 - AGM, Committee entertaons
Visitors are always welcome at our meetings
We are holding a Mayflower 400 Exhibition & Collectors Fair
in the Plymouth Guildhall on Saturday 20 June 2020. See our
latest Promotional Leaflet
Page updated 14 Feb 2019
WESSEX PHILATELIC FEDERATION