NATIONAL COMPETITIONS BACK AT STAMPEX

The Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS) has reached agreement with The Philatelic Traders Society (PTS) for the national stamp competitions to return to Stampex in Autumn 2009. All classes of the competitions will be back at Autumn Stampex that will run from 16th to 19th September at The Business Design centre, Islington, London. The national competitions will also include an Interfederation Cup Competition where the top local collections from around the country will be on display, hoping to bring back the top award for their Region.

Commenting on the decision to go back to Stampex, Phil Kenton, Chairman of ABPS, said

“I am delighted that we have reached agreement with PTS to return to Autumn Stampex in 2009. It is the premier stamp exhibition in the UK and will provide a great opportunity for collectors to see some of the best collections of stamps and postal history in this country. We will then review the ongoing situation with the PTS.”

Brian Trotter, Chairman of the ABPS Exhibitions Committee added “The 2009 ABPS National Exhibition and Interfederation Cup Competition will be an important event in the run up to the 2010 International Exhibition which is also being held at the Design Centre. The UK remains one of the leading countries in the world for exhibiting the very best collections. I am expecting a great Show.”

The ABPS actively represents the interests of UK collectors and societies at home and abroad.

For more information contact the membership secretary:

Alan Godfrey, Gerard Road, Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6QG

Telephone: 01789 765385 E-mail alangodfrey@hotmail.com