FEDERATION OF SOUTH WALES PHILATELIC SOCIETIES

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Annual Convention 21 May 2011

This was the 19th occasion on which the Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies had organised its annual convention at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot.The newly elected Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Harry Bebell, opened the event. He has also opened the 2010 Convention in his then role as Deputy Mayor. As well as dealers, the annual competition attracted some superb entries both from seniors and juniors, with Neil Prior of the Port Talbot club gaining a gold medal and best in show award for his “Rates to Reform” entry, which included some choice items from 1840. Other winners were Neil Jones in the general philatelic class with the 1d Universal issue of New Zealand and Graham Bean with a thematic display of Czeslaw Slania, both members of the Newport and Gwent Philatelic Society, and Ken Reeves of Swansea with a aerophilatelic display relating flights by Walter Mittelholzer. It was encouraging to see six entries in the junior class, with Emily Davies of Newport & Gwent winning the primary class with a display on the subject of marine life and Rhys Evans of Haverfordwest triumphing in the secondary schools class with his entry “From Canoe to Concorde”.

Mayor of Neath Port Talbot (Harry Bebell) opening the convention, with John Perry (Chairman) and Neil Prior (Secretary)

Souvenir postcard (7” x 5”) featuring ship letter marks available – 40p unserviced or £1 serviced. Please send a cheque payable to “South Wales Federation Convention” and a stamped addressed envelope with stiffener to: Neil Prior 20 Heol-y-sheet, North Cornelly, Bridgend CF33 4EY

Annual Convention 22 May 2010 - A London 2010 regional event

John Baron (ABPS Chairman), Neil Prior (Federation Secretary), Paula Bebell (Neath Port Talbot Deputy Mayoress), John Perry (Federation Chairman) & Harry Bebell (Neath Port Talbot Deputy Mayor) with the London 2010 George V display

Souvenir postcard (7” x 5”) featuring ship letter marks available – 40p unserviced or £1 serviced. Please send a cheque payable to “South Wales Federation Convention” and a stamped addressed envelope with stiffener to: Neil Prior 20 Heol-y-sheet, North Cornelly, Bridgend CF33 4EY

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