Introducing the GBPS ...

The GBPS was founded in 1955 by a small but enthusiastic group of collectors in order to promote, encourage, and contribute to the advancement of the philately of Great Britain. Since then it has grown steadily, and now has more than 800 members in the UK and abroad. The Society deals with all aspects of GB philately, and has contributed much to the field; this is certain to continue as new members with fresh ideas join.

Please note: the Society itself does not purchase or sell stamps, covers etc, nor do we provide valuations - for this you may care to consult our dealer members.

Announcements

Urgent notices, major website alterations, and GBPS changes will be announced below. The regular incremental changes to the website are now listed on the updates page.

New GBPS Vice Presidents 2021

At the 2021 AGM on 26th June Andy Donaldson and Peter Lister were elected to the vacant GBPS Vice Presidential slots. Congratulations to both gentlemen!

AGM 2021 - Reports and Accounts

GBPS members attending the 2021 AGM on 26th June using Zoom can download the Annual Report and Accounts and the Officers' Reports via this post on the GBPS discussion boards.

GBPS Social Media Manager 2021

Alasdair McIntosh has taken on the role of GBPS Social Media Manager, and will be looking after our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram feeds.

So why not subscribe?

GBPS at Midpex 2021

The GBPS will have a table at Midpex 2021 on Saturday 3rd July, where members of the society will be selling books and answering questions.

Come and say hello!

GBPS at Virtual Stampex 2021

The GBPS have a booth C15 at this online show, running from Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th March 2021.

Come and say hello in the chatroom!

New QEII Decimal Consultant

Scott Kibby has agreed to take the role of QEII Decimal Consultant, with Ian Harvey remaining as consultant for QEII Pre-Decimal issues.

For details see here.

GBPS Competitions 2021

The entries for the GBPS "virtual competitions" can now be viewed in the Displays section here.

GBPS Christmas Meeting 2020

The GBPS Christmas Quiz can be downloaded here.

The video of the Zoom meeting is now available on the GBPS YouTube channel.

Cancelled Meetings

The January, February, and March meetings have had to be cancelled due to the ongoing COVID situation, but Zoom "virtual meetings" have been added (contact ).

GB Collectors' Conference Videos

The videos from the GB Collectors' Conference have been added to the GBPS YouTube site.

These talks cover a wide range of subjects within GB philately.

GB Collectors' Conference 12-14 Nov.

allaboutstamps.co.uk will be hosting a special online conference for GB collectors from 12 to 14 November, in partnership with the GBPS and the British Library.

For details see this post.

GBPS Meeting Videos

Videos of GBPS "virtual meetings" can now be viewed via YouTube.

For the list see this page – videos of the future meetings will be added as soon as possible after the event.

NEXT MEETING

Wed. 11th August 2021

Stanley Gibbons Summer Philatelic Gathering

details

Our final meeting of the season will be the Stanley Gibbons Summer Philatelic Gathering from 6:00pm-8:00pm at their premises, 399 Strand, London WC2R 0LX. They are good hosts, providing a variety of food and drink as well as generous discounts on their stock on the night.

An invitation from Stanley Gibbons to the event was included in the May/June mailing. Please remember to RSVP (to S.G. not the GBPS) in good time so they know how many people they are catering for.

Members are invited to bring up to two frames (of 12 sheets per frame in 3 rows of 4 sheets) of material to show during the evening. Please dig out something to bring along, as it is a highlight of the evening to see a mix of material from as many members as possible. As usual, if bringing a display it helps if you can let us know ahead of time so we can get a head start on a running order and determine the number of laydowns we will need so please email or phone our Meeting Manager, Steve Teuma, via meetings@gbps.org.uk or 01394 246224.

Evening Reception and Standing Displays by GBPS members

PLEASE NOTE that meeting details for the 2020-21 GBPS season are provisional, as whether the meetings can go ahead will depend on the Coronavirus situation at the scheduled date.

Non-members are most welcome to come to a meeting or two if they are interested in joining. For details contact the Membership Secretary.

TEN GOOD REASONS ...

... why collectors of Great Britain stamps and covers should join the GBPS

You will be a member of the foremost Society for the collection of GB stamps and postal history

Ten meetings a year held in London (seven all-day), many with dealers present

Regular provincial meetings as well as those held in London

Free high quality in colour GB Journal six times a year, which presents new research findings

Free Newsletter six times a year (typically 36 pages) with a wide range of articles, reports, queries, and comments

Excellent GBPS books at special rates to members

An extensive library of GB-related material

Members' Trading Forums for GB stamps and covers

Access to a free info service provided by specialist consultants

Full access to the

members-only parts of the website including the Displays Archive, the Discussion Boards, and downloadable archives of the GB Journal and the GBPS Newsletter

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