2010 is the year of the Festival of Stamps.
Throughout the country there will be events relating to this Festival - and some of them will be including events for children.
On this page we will try to keep you advised about these events - where and when they are - and any details on what is available for children.
Stamp Active Network - the people behind Planet Stamp - are arranging to produce an Activity book and a CD about stamp collecting - both specifically for children - and these should be available at most of the events listed below.
February 24-27 Spring Stampex - Business Design Centre, Islington, London
- usual Kids Corner and Stamp Active Competition display.
March 27 WestBex10 - Thames Valley & District Philatelic Fedn.
Kennet School, Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 4LL
- youth activity ??
April 16-17 Scottish Congress - Association of Scottish Philatelic Societies
Dewar Centre, Glover Street, Perth PH2 0TH
- children's corner and display of children's competition entries
- also incorporating Friends of Thematica Barclays Cup children's competition.
May 8 - 15 London 2010 Festival of Stamps - Business Design Centre, Islington, London
- main children's activities will be on May 15.
May 22 Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies
The Princess Royal Theatre, Civic Centre, Port Talbot, SA13 1PJ
- Kids Korner
June 12 YPA2010 - Yorkshire Philatelic Association
Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 5TA
- youth activity - free stamps, etc. for young collectors attending with an adult.
August 21 East Midlands & East Anglian Philatelic Federation
Girton College, Cambridge CB3 0JG
- youth activity.
September 4 Middlesex Philatelic Federation
Amersham Community Centre, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham, HP6 5AE
- hands-on activities for young collectors, competitions & puzzles.
September 15-18 Autumn Stampex, Business Design Centre, Islington, London
- usual Kids Corner and display of British Youth Stamp Competition entries.
September 24-26 Nephilex 2010 - North-East of England Philatelic Fedn.
The Royal Station Hotel, Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 5DH
- youth activity - Design a Stamp competition being organised through local schools - computer access/demonstration desk, Starting A Collection display.
October 16 Hampshire Philatelic Federation.
Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Hants PO17 5AL
- Junior workshop