Macclesfield & Prestbury Philatelic Society

For further details of Macclesfield & Prestbury Philatelic Society please ring the Secretary Mr Kirk on 01625 829119

or you can email him at Secretary peter@kirk199.freeserve.co.uk Or Contact the Webmaster via email: Webmaster nwfedps@live.co.uk

History

The Macclesfield and Prestbury Society was formed in 1966 to promote stamp collecting in the Macclesfield area of east Cheshire. The Society is very friendly and informal, with a varied programme of speakers and society evening. The Society is affiliated to the Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS) and North Western Federation of Philatelic Societies (NWFPS).

Benefits

Everyone is welcome, regardless of age and from beginner to expert as all members benefit from the experiences of fellow collectors.

Directions to Meetings

Meetings are held at The Heritage Centre, Roe Street,

Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK11 6UT

At 7:45pm

Mainly the 1^st Monday of each month September to June

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Membership

Anybody may join.

The annual subscription is £8.

This includes the cost of coffee and biscuits at meetings.

Packet Circuits

The Society runs its own internal packet scheme and participates in the packet scheme of the North Western Federation of Philatelic Societies, allowing members to look at a wide choice of stamps and philatelic items in their own homes.

Newsletter & What’s On

We try to publish a monthly newsletter containing meeting reports, general news and research articles.

It also holds comprehensive lists of events both in the North and nationally.

To receive a PDF or Word copy by email please contact the Webmaster via email: nwfedps@live.co.uk

Previous editions can be found here:

2008/02	2008/03	2008/04	2008/08
2008/09	2008/10	2008/11	2008/12

2009/01		2009/03	2009/04
2009/05			2009/08
2009/09	2009/10	2009/11	2009/12

2010/01	2010/02	2010/03	2010/04
2010/05	2010/06	2010/07	2010/08
2010/09	2010/10	2010/11	2010/12

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FUTURE PROGRAMME

2009/2010

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Monday, 07 September 2009	Japan	Guest Speaker
Monday, 05 October 2009	1940 Stamp Centenaries	Guest Speaker
Monday, 02 November 2009	Visit from Insurance & Banking	Guest Speaker
Monday, 07 December 2009	New Zealand: Something old-something new.	Guest Speaker
Monday, 04 January 2010	Switzerland Charity through the Post.	Guest Speaker
Monday, 01 February 2010	AGM- COMPETITIONS	Members
Monday, 01 March 2010	College Stamps	Guest Speaker
Monday, 12 April 2010	Malta	Guest Speaker
Monday, 10 May 2010	Manchester.	Guest Speaker
Monday, 07 June 2010	South African Cinderellas	Guest Speaker

Stamp Fairs

Sale Grammar School: Fairs will be held between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm on 18^th Apr 09 (North Western Federation AGM) and 10^th Oct 09. There is an admission charge but members of the Macclesfield and Prestbury Philatelic Society may obtain free entry by showing their printed programme card.

Stockport Masonic Guild Hall: These are held on the last Tuesday of each month between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm. Admission is free. Dates are 27^th Jan 09, 24^th Mar 09, 28^th Apr 09, 26^th May 09, 30^th June 09 and 28^th July 09.