Falkirk & District Philatelic Society
  

2008/09 Syllabus

This page shows the meetings for the current session. Click on the title of the meeting to read about the display(s) which will be published in the Falkirk Herald.

2008

Sept 4: PRESIDENT'S NIGHT - Mike Turnbull

Sept 4 - Mike displayed in the first round a selection from his collection of overprints. This consisted of stamps which had been overprinted for various reasons, such as stamps for use elsewhere, changes of value and/or usage (e.g. for airmail), events and commemorations, occupation issues, disaster relief and independence. Stamps overprinted specimen and forged overprints were also included.

The second round contained a new collection – Ascension Island. While stamps from the first issue overprinted on the stamps of St Helena, the main section of the display contained the stamps issued between 1970 and 1984. These included issues commemorating various aspects of the island’s history as well as views and flora and fauna of the island.

Vote of thanks - Stanley Gray

Sept 18: HIROSHIGE JAPANESE PRINTS - Ian Gray, COMEDY GOLF POSTCARDS - Ian Burns

Sept 18 - Ian Gray opened with a selection of stamps and postcards showing woodblock prints by the Japanese artist Hiroshige, concentrating of the series “One Hundred Views of Edo” and the various Birds and Flowers design.

Ian Burns followed with Comedy Golf Postcards. These put a humorous interpretation on the game and hazards of golf.

Vote of thanks - Dennis Westfield

Oct 2: Visit from Kirkintilloch P.S.

Oct 2 - Bill Russell opened with ‘563AD et alii’ being a look at certain aspects of religion. Bruce Allan displayed a selection from his collection on Clyde Built Ships.  In the second round, Bill McKinlay presented The King’s Men using British stamps depicting army uniforms and Victoria Cross holders. Fraser MacMillan closed with an eclectic mix including Isla of Man, Tristan da Cunha and Pabay.

Vote of thanks - Frank Soutar

Oct 16: INTERNAL AIRWAYS - Ian May

Oct 16 - Ian showed, in the first round, the 1911 Coronation Aerial Post, together with  Smaller Airlines in 1930s & Railway Air Services. In the second round he showed the Postal History of Worchester.

Vote of thanks - Mike Turnbull

Oct 30: MEMBERS' NIGHT - 1-12 sheets max. "ABC"

Oct 30 - A marvellous collection of philatelic material was shown by 12 members with topics covering: Norfolk Islands - Annual, Bicentenary & Centenary; Medals - Africa Star, Atlantic Star, Air Crew Europe Star; Switzerland - Bundfeiser; Alsad - Exhibition Cards; Royal Mail Postcards - Coaches & American Airships - Crash Covers in the first round. The second round had: Scotland - Aitcheson College, Connery/Bond, Jim Clarke; Bahrain - First 20 years 1966-86; Arabian Horses - Breeds; British Covers - Commemorative Covers 2007/08; & Aiden - 1937 - 1963. The final round had: Beijing - Olympics - Opening Ceremony - Sheetlets/Maxi Cards/FDC/Presentation Packs & Coronation Post 1911 - Flights.

Nov 13: MEDICINAL PLANTS - Jean Osborne

Nov 13 - Using mainly stamps, but including postal history and postcards, the display covered plants, extracts, etc. which had been, or are still, used for treatment of illnesses. In many cases the active ingredient has been isolated and synthesised for modern use.

Vote of thanks - Ian Anderson

Nov 27: CHARLES DARWIN IN PHILATELY - E Wood

Nov 27 - Following a series of portraits of Charles Darwin on stamps, the display used stamps of the various animals seen and/or discovered during the 5 year voyage of the Beagle. Based on Darwin’s published works, the animals of South America, the Galapagos Islands and Australasia were covered.

Vote of thanks - Mike Turnbull

Dec 11: ANNUAL COMPETITION AND QUIZ

Dec 11 - The various trophies were awarded as follows:
    
General Jean Osborne Ireland
Great Britain Jean Osborne Wembley Exhibition labels
Thematic Bill Morrison Mail Coaches
President’s Award Harvey Duncan 50 Years of Satellites

The following Quiz organised by Stuart Haldane and Mike Turnbull was narrowly won by Ian Gray.

2009

Jan 8: ANTARCTICA - Geoffrey Barber

Jan 8 -

Vote of thanks -

Jan 22: TREES & TIMBER - Sandy Forbes

Jan 22 -

Vote of thanks -

Feb 5: AUCTION PREVIEW

Feb 5 - N/A

Feb 19: ANNUAL CLUB AUCTION

Feb 19 - N/A

Mar 5: VISIT FROM DUNFERMLINE P.S.

Mar 5 -

Vote of thanks -

Mar 19: FALKLAND ISLANDS - Robin Sherman

Mar 19 -

Vote of thanks -

Apr 2: MEMBERS' NIGHT - 1-10 sheets max. "New Acquisitions"

Apr 2 -

Apr 16: 44th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Apr 16 - N/A

  

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