The Royal Philatelic Society London announced the loss of their President in a short message from Honorary Secretary Steven Harrison FRPSL on the society’s home page:
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of our President, Mike Roberts. He died on Wednesday, 25 December 2024. Mike, as we all know, had been battling with cancer for some months, however on Wednesday he suffered a heart attack from which he was unable to recover. We have already offered our condolences to Alison, Mike’s wife and their family. We will of course be offering any support we can provide in the weeks and months ahead.
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The Istituto di studi storici postali ‘Aldo Cecchi’ odv is moving to a larger and more convenient facility, also in Prato. Work is now in progress to adapt the rooms and equip them with the security measures required by the law. Meanwhile, work is in progress on the move.
That is why we are promoting the initiative ‘A shelf for the Institute’. To cover the costs and involve all those who care about the preservation of postal culture, we have a proposal: donate 100€ to ‘adopt’ a shelf in the library, which will bear the name of the donor with a special plaque.
It goes without saying that you can donate a higher sum, for example:
1,000 € for an entire piece of furniture
2,000 € for a table and chairs
20,000 € for a whole room
Bank transfer on Issp bank account:
IBAN IT09A0306921531100000004941; BIC BCITITMM
Banca Intesa San Paolo, office of Prato (Italy)
Reference: A shelf for the Institute
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With over 3,500 votes cast, there was fierce competition in this year’s PTS People’s Choice Awards!
49 Nominees had been shortlisted across five categories – Best Website, Best Publication, Best Social Media, Best Physical Space, and Contributor of the Year. You can still view all nominees on the PTS Awards website.
Best Website: BB: Stamps
Runners up: Stanley Gibbons, The Royal Philatelic Society London
Best Publication: BB Stamps
Runners up: Bill Barrell Ltd., Stamp Collector Magazine
Best Social Media: BB Stamps
Runners up: Bill Barrell Ltd., Stanley Gibbons
Best Physical Space: BB Stamps
Runners up: Bill Barrell Ltd., The Royal Philatelic Society London
Contributor of the Year Award: Brian Bayford
Runners up: Bill Barrell, Jack Zhang
In memoriam: Mike Roberts
The Royal Philatelic Society London announced the loss of their President in a short message from Honorary Secretary Steven Harrison FRPSL on the society’s home page:
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of our President, Mike Roberts. He died on Wednesday, 25 December 2024. Mike, as we all know, had been battling with cancer for some months, however on Wednesday he suffered a heart attack from which he was unable to recover. We have already offered our condolences to Alison, Mike’s wife and their family. We will of course be offering any support we can provide in the weeks and months ahead.
‘A shelf for the Institute’ Initiative
The Istituto di studi storici postali ‘Aldo Cecchi’ odv is moving to a larger and more convenient facility, also in Prato. Work is now in progress to adapt the rooms and equip them with the security measures required by the law. Meanwhile, work is in progress on the move.
That is why we are promoting the initiative ‘A shelf for the Institute’. To cover the costs and involve all those who care about the preservation of postal culture, we have a proposal: donate 100€ to ‘adopt’ a shelf in the library, which will bear the name of the donor with a special plaque.
It goes without saying that you can donate a higher sum, for example:
Bank transfer on Issp bank account:
IBAN IT09A0306921531100000004941; BIC BCITITMM
Banca Intesa San Paolo, office of Prato (Italy)
Reference: A shelf for the Institute
Read or download the ISSP leaflet: https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/02-adotta-uno-scaffale-volantino-eng.pdf
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PTS People’s Choice Awards 2024
Latest from the PTS:
With over 3,500 votes cast, there was fierce competition in this year’s PTS People’s Choice Awards!
49 Nominees had been shortlisted across five categories – Best Website, Best Publication, Best Social Media, Best Physical Space, and Contributor of the Year. You can still view all nominees on the PTS Awards website.
Best Website: BB: Stamps
Runners up: Stanley Gibbons, The Royal Philatelic Society London
Best Publication: BB Stamps
Runners up: Bill Barrell Ltd., Stamp Collector Magazine
Best Social Media: BB Stamps
Runners up: Bill Barrell Ltd., Stanley Gibbons
Best Physical Space: BB Stamps
Runners up: Bill Barrell Ltd., The Royal Philatelic Society London
Contributor of the Year Award: Brian Bayford
Runners up: Bill Barrell, Jack Zhang
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