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Local, Regional & National Stamp Fairs
Many local stamp Societies hold regular Stamp Auctions throughout the year. Stamp collectors may attend the auction in person or may wish to "bid” for auction items by way of a postal bid.
The closing date for receipt of postal bids and a copy of the auction catalogue will appear below once it has been issued by each society.
To find local, regional and National stamp fairs. Click on the link below which will take you to the website...
Auction Houses
Alliance Auctions: http//www.allianceauctions.com/
Bill Barrell: http://www.barrell.co.uk/
Bridger & Kay: http://www.bridgerkay.com/
Cambridgeshire Philatelic Auctions: http://www.cpa-ely.co.uk/
Cavendish Stamp Auctions: http://www.cavendish-auctions.com/
Embassy Philatelists: http://www.embassystamps.co.uk/
Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions: http://www.grosvenorauctions.com/
Stanley Gibbons: http://www.stanleygibbons.com/
Societies & Research Links
Association of British Philatelic Societies LTD: https://www.abps.org.uk/
British Airmail Society: http://britishairmailsociety.co.uk/
British Thematic Society: http://www.britishthematicsociety.org.uk/
Federation of International Philately: http://www.f-i-p.ch/
Great Britain Philatelic Society: http://www.gbps.org.uk/
National Philatelic Society: http://www.ukphilately.org.uk/
Philatelic Traders Society: https://www.thepts.net/
Royal Mail: http://www.royalmail.com/
Royal Philatelic Society of London: http://www.rpsl.org.uk/
Stuart Rossiter Trust: http://www.rossitertrust.com/
Philatelic Events in Essex and Environs in March and April 2026. A Press Release by the Association of Essex Philatelic Societies. The Member Societies of the Association welcome visitors and members of other societies to their meetings as shown below. Most venues are now fully-accessible to mobility-impaired persons, but, if in doubt, such persons should take advice from the organisers regarding access to events. "(Provisional date)" indicates that the society in question is scheduled to meet on that date, but that confirmation and details has not been received by the Editor at the time of going to press. Visitors intending to attend such meetings are advised to contact the relevant Society officer shown below to confirm arrangements before travelling. *** IF YOUR SOCIETY’S LATEST PROGRAMME IS NOT LISTED OR NOT UP-TO-DATE, PLEASE SEND ME A COPY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! SOCIETIES ARE ALSO REMINDED TO SEND MEETING REPORTS TO THE EDITOR FOR INCLUSION IN “THE ESSEX PHILATELIC CONTACT”. *** March Host Society Subject of meeting. 2 Basildon Acquired in 2025 )Members’ displays). 2 Frinton Annual General Meeting and Members’ 8- or 16-sheet displays (7pm 10pm). 2 Sudbury Auction. 4 Benfleet Origins of and Introduction to the United Nations (Len Stanway FRPSL). 4 Clacton Bourse and Members’ displays (7pm-10pm). 4 Goodmayes To be advised. 4 Ipswich Two Members Entertain: Victory Issues (Barry Martin) & Grenada 2 (Andy Soutar) (evening). 5 Witham Mails Under London (Len Stanway FRPSL). 9 Rayleigh My Collecting Interests (Sue Stacey). 10 Epping Forest Denmark: Conscience, Conflict and Camps 1932-1949” and “The Re Unification of Southern Jutland with Denmark 1864-1920, plus some postcards (Birthe King FRPSL RDP) 12 Harlow To be advised. 13 Colchester Subject to be advised (2-4pm). 16 Frinton Members’ displays – Letters M, N and O (7pm-10pm). 16 Sudbury Display by Rayleigh P.S. 17 Basildon To be advised. 18 Ipswich Ross Dependency - Stamps & Postal History (Colin Ross) (afternoon). 23 Leytonstone & Wanstead Quiz Night. 23 Rayleigh Chairman’s Night. 26 Harlow To be advised. 30 Frinton Bourse with Sarah Brrokes (2pm-5pm). Preliminary listing for the next month’s events. Please be aware that this may be subject to change. A “final” listing will be issued on the usual date. April Host Society Subject of meeting. 1 Benfleet Isle of Man (David Belton). 1 Clacton Annual General Meeting (7pm-10pm) (Members only). 1 Goodmayes To be advised. 1 Ipswich Society Auction. View Lots from 4pm, Auction Starts at 7pm Sharp (In the Conference Room). 2 Witham Anything beginning with G, H, I or J (Members)(afternoon) 3 - GOOD FRIDAY BANK HOLIDAY 6 - EASTER MONDAY BANK HOLIDAY 7 Sudbury Display by Bury St Edmunds Postcard Club. 9 Harlow To be advised. 13 Frinton Ed Hitchings Entertains (7pm-10pm). 13 Rayleigh Mark Routh Entertains. 14 Chelmsford Members’ displays. 14 Epping Forest Competition Evening. 15 Ipswich The Harrison’s Entertain (Dahlia & Terry Harrison) (afternoon). 21 Basildon To be advised. 21 Sudbury Bring & Buy and Informa displays (letters V, W & X). April Host Society Subject of meeting. 23 Harlow To be advised. 25 EAPHS Annual General Meeting, bourse and members’ displays, 10.30-16.30, Stowmarket. 27 Frinton James Podger FRPSL displays West Indies (7pm-10pm). 27 Leytonstone & Wanstead Pakistan (Abdul Aziz). 27 Rayleigh 69th Annual General Meeting and Competitions. If details of any of your Society’s events are not shown or have changed, please send me a copy of your programme or relevant details as soon as possible for inclusion in the next one!