Aberystwyth University
Philatelic Society

Welcome to the web site of the Aberystwyth Philatelic Society. Even though it is known affectionately as the 'Stamp Club' - our members interests also include, postcards, postal history, postal stationary, revenues, 'cinderellas' . . .

The society was formed in 1963 and has run a busy programme of displays, competitions, quizes, auctions, dealers, lectures & talks ever since. New members & guests are always welcome.

Lectures in previous years include:

• Mystery stamps etc
• From Russia with Love
• To the three Billies
• Togo up to 1920
• Architecture on stamps
• The Danube on stamps
• Carry on Cruising
• History of Postcards
• Aberystwyth Postal History
• Folk Dance Down The Ages
• A postal history miscellanea
• European languages on stamps
• An Evening of Social Philaterly
• Aberystwyth Postcards on Slides
• pre-cancels, PPI's and Junk mail
• Mystery stamps and lost identities
• More Foreign post offices in China Newfoundland
• European Postal History before 1600 Why Hungary
• Switzerland: 1900 to 1940. A selection Spice Islands
• Newfoundland postal History 1700-1899 Serendipity
• UK Banker's special (secret mail) services Klondyke
• German Occupation of The Channel Islands Sarawak
• The Foreign Branch of the British Post Office Norway
• The most fashionable watering place in Wales Canada
• Switzerland: Pages from a working collection Estonia
• UK banker's special (secret mail) services in the 20th Century Malta

All lavishly illustrated from prestigious collections!

Location

The society meets at 7pm every 2 weeks (or so) during the first two academic terms of Aberystwyth University in the Seddon room of the 'Old College', on King Street, Aberystwyth.

2012-2013 Programme

2012

September 27	New season introductory get-together
October 11	Dealer's Night. Mark Grimsley
October 25	10 minute talks. Thimble competition 1 (Chinese New Year)
November 8	Longer than 10 minute talks.  Thimble competition 2 (Revolution)
November 22	Auction Updated 9th of Nov
December 6 	Mike Freeman on Aberystwyth Personalities.
			Thimble competition 3 (Trees) Updated 9th of Nov

2013

January 10	Quiz. Thimble competition 4 (Welsh Railways)
January 24	To Be Arranged
February 7	Dealer's night: Malcolm Harrington
February 21	Longer than 10 minute talks. Thimble competition 5 (Childhood).
March 7		Competition Night:
			Mickleson Cup, 
			6 Sheet Cup. 
			Thimble competition 6 (Roads).
March 21	AGM and Auction.

Extra Events

To Be Arranged	Welsh Philatelic Society Meeting
To Be Arranged	Club Dinner