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JUNE 2018

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information look on the Stamp Active website: www.stampactive.co.uk

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NEWS
 SPRING STAMPEX REPORT 2018
The Kids Zone at Spring Stampex was busier this time on
each of the days, benefitting from the event being held in
half term. Free goody bags were on offer as well as the
Lucky Dip, Guess the number of stamps in the Jar (see
winner 12 year old Holly Wan, from Cheltenham, photo
left) and other prizes. Attendance at Autumn Stampex
2017 had been disappointing but had clearly been
affected by the terrorism in London on the Friday. But at
Spring Stampex the
numbers at the popular
free points auction
(which has become a
regular feature of
Stampex Saturday) was
the highest for some
time. As usual, the kids gained points by completing
activities, this time on the theme of “Transport” and
they could use these points to bid in the auction. All
the children taking part in the auction were entered
into a free draw for a Penny Black, sponsored by
Mulready Philatelics. The lucky winner this time was 9
year old Zac Hayhurst from Reading (see photo right)
who looks especially pleased with his valuable prize!
The photos show the auction lots on display and the auction in progress.
Photos courtesy of Paul Leonard
The Kids Zone was well supported by a range of volunteers and sincere appreciation
to all, including Peter Barham, Alan Bretherton and Ralph Stuttard who were on the
stand every day.
There was also a daily Stamp Art Workshop, organised by Suzanne Rae of
Artstamped. This again provided popular with children making cards and pictures
from stamps.

For further details, click on link or copy and paste link into your search engine;
https://www.stampactive.co.uk/spring-stampex-2018/

 AUTUMN STAMPEX TAKES PLACE 12TH – 15TH

SEPTEMBER 2018 Note it in your diary or on your
phone now!

 NEW FACES JOIN STAMP ACTIVE FOR AUTUMN STAMPEX

 For Autumn Stampex Peter Barham has kindly agreed

to lead the activities, particularly the auction, as
Stamp Active Chairman John Davies will be committed
elsewhere on the day. Vivienne Kemp will be
undertaking a role as Schools Liaison Officer, aiming to
attract some school groups during Autumn Stampex,
which will be in school time. The theme in the Kids
Zone will be “Britain at War”. This relates to the key
stage 2 curriculum theme of a “significant turning point
in British history, for example “The Battle of Britain”.
There will be a special stamp issue for World War I in
that week. It is hoped that some military personnel or
veterans will come along to meet any school groups,
as well as having other attractions on this theme.
  For further details, click on link or copy and paste link into your search engine;
https://www.stampactive.co.uk/new-faces-join-stamp-active/

 For further details and information about Stamps In Schools, click on link or copy and
paste it into your search engine; https://www.stampactive.co.uk/stamps-in-schools/
For information and support about starting a School Stamp Club,
https://www.stampactive.co.uk/stamp-clubs/

 CARTOR SUPPORT STAMP ACTIVE

Cartor Security Printing provided a “Post & Go” machine that could
print on Stamp Active “poster stamps” with various standardised
messages or personalised messages with or without emogis.
Children could select their own free of charge, but adults could buy
a single set (of 6 stamps) at £10 to raise funds for Stamp Active.
The photos show the Cuesta brothers using the Cartor machine and
the selections available on screen. Photos
courtesy of Paul Leonard.
John Davies, Chairman of the Stamp Active
Network, said “This is a tremendous
initiative by Cartor to support us. We are
entirely reliant on sponsorship and
donations to continue our activities. This
finance will go a long way

towards allowing us to reprint the activity

books that are so popular with the children
and school stamp clubs. We are very
grateful to Ian Brigham of Cartor who
provided the labels and to Bob Fothergill for
his technical support. Ralph Stuttard led
this initiative at Spring Stampex and did a
great job in meeting the needs of those who wanted to purchase sets and helped
raise a very significant sum of money. Thank you.”
https://www.stampactive.co.uk/2172-2/
  SALISBURY REPORT
CHARLIE WINS PENNY BLACK

Charlie Whitworth, aged 8, from Salisbury, was the winner of the

Penny Black from a free draw for young collectors visiting the Stamp
Active stand at the Salisbury Collectors Fair in May. The Penny Black
was generously donated by Dauwalder’s of Salisbury, the organisers of the popular
two day event. All youngsters received a free goodie bag and other gifts at the show.
Although not large in number, the children were enthusiastic and excited about their
visit as they hunted for items for their collections. Once again, the most popular
collecting area appeared to be “Animals” with “Chickens” and “Cats” amongst the
varied range of topics.
https://www.stampactive.co.uk/charlie-wins-penny-black-salisbury/

COMPETITIONS NEWS
 ENTER ‘MY FAVOURITE THINGS’ COMPETITION
With the Summer Holidays approaching, there will be plenty of time to
think about entering a stamp competition. Youngsters can have a go at
entering the Stamp Active Network’s one-page stamp competition
about their Favourite Things.

They can choose anything they like as their one-page theme. Perhaps they could
choose their favourite hobby or sport, favourite famous person; or their favourite
holiday place or building, or favourite Royal Wedding. Or maybe they could choose
stamps to illustrate their favourite author, story, poem or song; or maybe their
favourite wild animal or pet, flowers, trees, sports or transport; their favourite season
of the year, Disney characters, a musical or film, or even their favourite colour; or
make up their own story ….. in fact it could be anything that they like to do or see or
places they like to go to. The possibilities are endless! They could choose to focus on
one area – like tennis or trains or Beatrix Potter – or they may wish to cover a range
such as Sports or Transport or Children’s Books.
Anyone up to the age of 12 (on 1st September 2018) can enter. Entries should be on
good quality paper (A4) or a similar size album page, and placed in a clear protector.
The entries can be either hand-written or prepared using a computer.
The page must have a title, and either captions or a short write up that tells the story
or gives information. Your full name and address (home or school) should be on the
back of the page, also your age on 1st September 2018. Entries will only be returned
if a stamped-addressed envelope is enclosed with the entry.

There will be three age groups – Up to 7; 8-9; 10-12 – with stamp prizes being
awarded for First, Second, and Third in each age group, sponsored by Isle of Man
Stamps & Coins to the value of £25 (1st), £20 (2nd) and £15 (3rd). The best overall
entry will receive a prize valued at £40.
THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING ENTRIES IS 1st SEPTEMBER 2018. Only one
entry per person is allowed. UK entrants only. Winners will be announced in the
philatelic press and on the Stamp Active Website. The best entries will be on display
at Stampex at the Business and Design Centre in London. Send entries to: Stamp
Active Network, 3 Longfellow Road, Banbury, OX16 9LB. See more information about
other competitions on the Stamp Active website www.stampactive.co.uk
Entry form and details are on the Stamp Active website;
https://www.stampactive.co.uk/competitions-2/competitions/

THE STAMP ACTIVE COMPETITION

Entries can now be prepared ready for the 2018 Stamp Active
Competition. Entries are displayed at BOTH the Spring and
Autumn Stampex Exhibitions at the Business Design Centre,
Islington, London, N1 0QH.

THE STAMP ACTIVE COMPETITION, sponsored by the Great Britain Philatelic Society
and Stanley Gibbons Ltd, was introduced in 1998 in the national competitions to
encourage new entrants. The equivalent of an “Open” class, it allows a minimum of
four pages (rather than sixteen for the British Youth Stamp Championships) but can
then be increased to up to 24 pages. It is judged on presentation and originality (not
FIP rules). Medals are awarded in the same way as other competitions for every
entry. There is a prize of £25 voucher for the winner in each class to be used for
philatelic items, and the best overall entry receives £50.
This is a great way for young collectors to start their journey in stamp competitions.
https://www.stampactive.co.uk/competitions-2/competitions/

 BRITISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS

Entries are now invited for the 2018 British Youth Stamp
Championships.
Entries are displayed at the Autumn Stampex Exhibition at the
Business Design Centre, Islington, London, N1 0QH
12th to 15th September 2018.
The British Youth Stamp Championships are organised by Stamp Active Network,
sponsored by Stanley Gibbons, and the entries are displayed at Autumn Stampex as
part of the National Competitions.The Championships are open to all young collectors
up to the age of 21 normally resident in the United Kingdom. It is this competition
that qualifies youngsters for international competitions. The best overall entry
receives a prize of a £100 voucher to be used for philatelic items and each age group
winner receives £25.
Latest Date for submission of entry forms is: Friday 3rd August 2018.
Closing Date for sending in your completed display is: Friday 10th August 2018.
Entry form and details are on the Stamp Active website;
https://www.stampactive.co.uk/competitions-2/competitions/
  QUICK INTERVIEW

Listen to an extremely informative quick interview with competition

winner and Young Collector Of The Year Carys Llewellyn – She
has lots of good tips! You won’t believe she is only 13!! (filming
sponsored by Stamp and Coin Mart.)

https://www.stampactive.co.uk/competitions-2/competitions/

 “BRING A CHILD TO SPRING STAMPEX”

RESULTS

Stamp Active’s aim is to encourage more parents and grandparents

to bring children along to Stampex to enjoy the fun activities and
see some of the attractions at the show. They receive a prize draw
ticket for each child under 18 which visits the Stamp Active Kids
Zone in Gallery Bay 14.

The Winners at Spring Stampex 2018 were:

Prestige Stamp Books donated by Royal Mail, won by Nelson Cuesta, London
2017 Guernsey Year Book donated by Guernsey Post, won by Kyron Creighton-Mook,
West Sussex
Subscription to Stamp & Coin Mart Magazine donated by Warners Group Publications,
won by Yaw Boateng, London
Subscription to Gibbons Stamp Monthly Magazine donated by Stanley Gibbons, won
by Rebecca Hayhurst, Reading
Mr Men Smilers Sheet donated by The Philatelic Traders’ Society won by Isabella
Hagan, London.
Full details and photos can be found on;

https://www.stampactive.co.uk/bring-child-stampex-winners-4/

STAMP ACTIVE SPRING COMPETITION 2018

Once again the judges in the Stamp Active Competition for Spring
2018 were impressed by the ingenuity and diversity shown through
the exhibits. However, it would be good to see more entries
particularly from areas of the UK that were once so active in promoting
collecting among the young.

The entries in the Stamp Active Competition, sponsored by the Great Britain Philatelic
Society, were judged by Dave Armitage, Brian Asquith and Richard West, at the
premises of The Royal Philatelic Society London. Thanks to The Philatelic Traders’
Society, they were exhibited at Spring Stampex International.
The results are:

The overall best entry and the best entry in Class D is Animals in Books and Films by
Jessica Corbett. The best entry in Class C is Wales by Max Fenn.
The Schools Trophy is won by Prendergast Junior School in Haverfordwest.

Class C (aged 10 and 11)

Sam Evans: All Creatures Great and Small – Silver-gilt

Alex Faversham: All About Stamps – Silver
Max Fenn: Wales – Silver-gilt
Iwan Morgan: Transport – Silver-bronze
Toby Roberts: Famous Britons – Silver

Class D (aged under 10)

Seren Abbott: My Favourite Sports – Silver
Jessica Corbett: Animals in Books and Films – Silver-gilt
Connie Gardner: Butterflies and Insects – Silver-bronze
Emmie Louise George: Horses – Silver-bronze
Teagen Germishiozen: Eras in British History – Silver
Darcey Phillips: Cats of All Sizes – Silver
Ellie-May Read: I Like Dancing – Silver-gilt
Caitlyn Turley: Dogs are Man’s Best Friends – Silver-bronze

Group entry
Bishop Carpenter School: Let’s Collect Stamps – Silver-gilt
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INFORMATION

 STAMP DONATIONS VERY WELCOME!

Donations of stamps, particularly of first day covers and thematic
stamps would be welcomed by the organisers, please send to:
Stamp Active Network, 3 Longfellow Road, Banbury, OX16 9LB

 JUNIOR SECTIONS IN STAMP MAGAZINES

Both the British Thematic Association and the RAFLET Stamp
Club produce quarterly magazines that include lively sections
for junior stamp collectors. For further details and membership information, click on
the links below:

British Thematic Association (‘Themescene’ Magazine)

http://www.brit-thematic-assoc.com/themescene.htm

RAFLET Stamp Club http://www.raflet.org.uk/maglay.htm

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collecting to young people in the UK. Stamp Active promotes a number of initiatives
including the free postal club, KIDSTAMPS, for young collectors and it is a regular
feature at STAMPEX with its lively youth area and free children's auction on the
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