70 years of service to stamp collectors and postal historians of Essex and surrounding counties
Benefits Of Membership:
If you collect stamps then you can’t afford not to be a member of a stamp club! Stamp clubs provide their members with the opportunity to meet with like-minded people and to share information about their hobby. They are also a great source of stamps for your collection.
Many collectors hesitate before visiting a stamp club because they may regard themselves as ‘only beginners’ or for other reasons. Don’t think this way. We were all beginners once. Join a club today and you will never look back. Stamp clubs are full of people from all walks of life who, just like you, enjoy collecting stamps.
All members of stamp clubs were beginners at one time and most are more than willing to share their knowledge and experience with you. This knowledge will more than compensate for the cost of being a member.
The members of stamp clubs cover the full spectrum of stamp collectors, from those who collect new issues, to those who have only very limited stamp budgets through to those who exhibit at national exhibitions. All value the benefits of their memberships in their stamp club and the friendships and contacts it brings.
What can a Stamp Club provide?
Most stamp clubs offer an opportunity to obtain stamps at reasonable prices through their exchange books, society stamp auctions, stamp fairs and exhibitions.
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Stamp displays and visiting speakers
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newsletters or magazines
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access to catalogues and reference books on stamps
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But above all, stamp clubs offer the friendship, knowledge and experience of their members who help you
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with advice on all aspects of collecting including:
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identifying stamps
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where to get stamps
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storing and housing your collection
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ideas on new collecting areas
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assistance with exhibiting
Exchange Books
Most clubs have exchange books which contain stamps which members of the club are seeking to sell. Many collectors join stamp clubs primarily for access to the exchange books which enable them to sell their duplicate stamps as well as to buy stamps at reasonable prices. Best of all, many clubs allow you to look at these exchange books in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Costs of being a member
One of the great benefits of being a member of a stamp club is that it costs so little. Even the most expensive club or society cost less than a £1 a week, with most costing considerably less. The savings you will make on stamps, books and accessories will more than repay the cost of joining a stamp club.
THE MEMBER SOCIETIES OF THE AEPS
Venues are wheelchair-accessible except where stated.
Basildon Philatelic Society:
Secretary: Charlie Mead (01268-522052, charlie.mead@msn.com).
Venue: George Hurd Centre, Audley Way, Basildon, SS14 2FL.
Normal time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Benfleet & District Philatelic Society (incorporating Southend Philatelic Society):
Secretary: Mrs Sue Stacey (07957-725647, sjs5032@virginmedia.com)
Venue: Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2EJ.
Normal time: 7.30pm for 8pm to 10pm.
Chelmsford & District Philatelic Society:
Secretary: Pat Adams (01245-471626).
Venue: Christ Church, United Reformed Church, New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AW.
Normal time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm to 9.45pm.
Clacton Philatelic Society:
Contact: Ken Brown (01255-820514, kenbrown788@btinternet.com).
Venue: Clacton Indoor Bowls Club, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6NA.
Normal time: 7pm to 10pm.
Colchester & District Philatelic Society:
Contact: Peter Evans (01206-540990) peter.evans7978@btinternet.com.
Venue: Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LR.
East Anglia Postal History Society:
Secretary: John Copeland (01277-218128, jwjcopeland@btinternet.com).
Venue: Garden Room, Red Gables Resource Centre, Ipswich Street, Stowmarket IP14 1BE.
Normal time: 2pm for 2.30pm.
Epping Forest & District Stamp Club:
Secretary: To be advised (contact Eric Hutton, Chairman 01992-676917).
Venue: Main Hall, Roding Valley High School, Brook Road (entry from Alderton Hill), Loughton, IG10 3JA. Normal time: 7.45 for 8.00pm to 10.00pm (Saturdays 1.30pm to 4.30pm).
Frinton & District Philatelic Society:
Secretary: Steve Alpe (07810-277275, steve_alpe@hotmail.com).
Venue: Frinton Community Centre, Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AU.
Normal time: 7pm to 10pm. Afternoon meetings 2pm to 5pm.
Goodmayes Philatelic Society:
Secretary: Cliff Cashman (020-8984 9346, No e-mail).
Venue: Methodist Church Hall, Percy Road, Goodmayes, IG3 8UA.
Normal time: 7.45pm to 10pm.
Harlow Philatelic Society:
Secretary: David Button (01279-423514, no e-mail).
Venue: Maidmoore Room, Great Parndon Community Centre, Abercrombie Way, Harlow, CM18 6YJ.
Normal time: 6.30pm for 7pm to 9pm.
Ipswich Philatelic Society:
Secretary: Mike Smith (01473-403904, michaelsmith1949@gmail.com).
Venue: Kesgrave War Memorial Community Hall, Twelve Acre Approach, off Bell Lane, Kesgrave IP5 1JF
Normal time: 6.30 for 7.30pm to 9.15pm. Afternoon meetings 1pm to 6pm.
Leytonstone, Wanstead & District Philatelic Society:
Secretary: Richard Wood (020 8523 0719, No e-mail).
Venue: Forest Room, Wanstead House, 21 The Green, Wanstead, London E11 2NT.
Normal time: Last Monday at 7.30pm to 9.30pm, September to June.
Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society:
Secretary: Ray How (01702-544632, ray.how@btinternet.com).
Venue: Parish Rooms, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BA.
Normal time: 7.30pm for 8pm to 10pm.
Sudbury & District Philatelic Society:
Secretary: David Gottesmann (01787-469527, dgottesmann@netscape.net).
Venue: Tudor Church of England Primary School, Tudor Road, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1NL.
Normal time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Witham Philatelic Society:
Contact: 07767-633655.
Venue: Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham, CM8 2HE.
New Time: 1.30pm for 1.45pm to 3.45pm.