The Cambridge Philatelic Society was founded in 1920 and has been holding monthly meetings ever since then. It provides a forum for philatelists and collectors to discuss their passion for stamps and postal history with others with similar interests. Currently the society meets twice each month, once as a face to face meeting and once by means of zoom – see program for details of forthcoming meetings.
For many face to face meetings we welcome a speaker either from another society or from one of our members to give us a display. These evenings are always well attended and allow us to explore different areas of this fascinating hobby. For notes of recent meetings see – Recent Meetings.
The zoom meetings are a recent innovation but have two major advantages. Firstly they have allowed the society to make contacts with other societies and philatelists all over the world. We regularly enjoy zoom displays from philatelists in other countries. In addition, looking at images of stamps or covers full screen on a computer allows us to see fine details much more clearly. This is particularly important when looking at errors and varieties.
Newsletters
Archive of Society’s newsletters.
Membership
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Programme
Explore the program of the society.
The Society is affiliated to:
- Association of British Philatelic Societies
- Mid Anglia Philatelic Federation
- British Thematic Association
Officers of the society
| President: | Rufus Barnes |
| President Elect: | Mike Brindle |
| Treasurer: | Graham Wylde |
| Secretary: | Peter Morton |
Past presidents (from 1957)
| Year | Name of the president |
|---|---|
| 1957-58 | Mrs J. B. Wright |
| 1958-59 | K. A. Jacob |
| 1959-61 | D. Ray |
| 1961-63 | G. G. Bennett |
| 1963-65 | R. Chater Blows |
| 1965-67 | F. T. K. Caroe, FRPSL |
| 1967-69 | J. C. Simmonds, FRPSL |
| 1969-71 | D. Ray |
| 1971-73 | H. Osi |
| 1973-74 | R. Chater Blows |
| 1974-75 | J. B. N. Williams |
| 1975-77 | M. J. Towler |
| 1977-79 | R. S. Martin |
| 1979-81 | J. C. Simmonds, FRPSL |
| 1981-83 | P. S. Foden, FRPSL |
| 1983-85 | D. I. Thompson |
| 1985-87 | B. F. Sutcliffe |
| 1987-89 | N. Harper-Scott |
| 1989-91 | M. J. Towler |
| 1991-93 | Dr R. H. Champion, FRPSL |
| 1993-95 | D. J. Hall |
| 1995-96 | D. Ray |
| 1996-98 | R. J. Revell |
| 1998-00 | S. G. F. Challis |
| 2000-02 | G. Nurse |
| 2002-04 | S. L. May |
| 2004-06 | K. S. Weston |
| 2006-08 | M. P. Brindle |
| 2008-10 | A. L. Kennedy, FRPSL |
| 2010-12 | C. J. Pearce, FRPSL |
| 2012-14 | P. J. Morton |
| 2014-16 | S.R.A. Kelly |
| 2016-18 | R. Barnes |
| 2018-20 | J.V. George |
| 2020-22 | S.R.A. Kelly |
| 2022-24 | J.G. Wylde |
Honorary Life Members
B. A. Downham
D. Northrop
B. F. Sutcliffe