Leiston and District Philatelic Society

Results of the Annual Competition

On the afternoon of 25th. February the Society held it’s annual  Members competition,  when up to ten sheets of display stamps can be submitted by any Member on any subject.  All the entries were of a very high standard— there were more than a dozen entries and  fierce competition from members for the coveted trophies. All Members present inspected the entries and then voted for their preferred entries by way of a secret ballot.  The Secretary then opened and counted the ballots and announced the result of the vote.

First prize and the Richard Cloke Cup went to Graham Crowley for his colourful and comprehensive display of American Revenue stamps and labels from the 19th. and 20th. century,   The runner-up and the Peter Spall Tankard was awarded to  Alan Martin with his display of the stamps of Zululand, which was invaded by the British Empire in 1879 and annexed to the Natal Province of South Africa in 1897, resulting in just three stamp issues in  1888, 1891 and 1894,  after which stamps of Natal were used in the territory.

The 25th. March saw a return to evening meetings,  commencing at 7.30pm. in the United Church Hall,  Leiston High Street.  The Guest speaker and presenter was Reggie Cullum from Norfolk,  and the meeting was entertained by Reggie’s amazing display of “Birds on Stamps” covering  different stamp issues and First Day Covers.featuring a huge variety of birds from over 120 countries and territories all over the World.  

The evening meetings will continue through April, May and June on the last Wednesday of the month commencing at 7.30 pm.  and all are welcome,  even if you are a non-member.

Further information about the Society’s activities can be obtained by contacting andy.soutar@btinternet.com  or  alanmartin42@btinternet,com  or telephoning  01728 832455. 

 

Photo:  Reggie Cullum who presented the Birds on Stamps Display