Annual Convention 19 May 2018
This was the 49th annual convention of the Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies , which took place at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. The senior competition attracted eight entries, with the entry that was judged to be best in show from Neil Jones (Newport). There were, however, fourteen junior entries. Shown above is Erene Grieve, who runs the junior clubs in Haverfordwest, with the entries.
This was the 49th annual convention of the Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies , which took place at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. The senior competition attracted eight entries, with the entry that was judged to be best in show from Neil Jones (Newport). There were, however, fourteen junior entries. Shown above is Erene Grieve, who runs the junior clubs in Haverfordwest, with the entries.
Annual Convention 20 May 2017
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Annual Convention 21 May 2016
This was the 47th annual convention of the Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies and the 24th at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. The senior competition attracted seven entries. The entry that was judged to be best in show was from Neil Prior, on the postal history of Neath. The junior competition had nine entries all from Haverfordwest clubs run by Erene Grieve, all of a very high standard. Erene also entered a thematic display herself as a member of the Newport and Gwent Philatelic Society, on "The Written Word", gaining first prize in the class. She is seen above receiving her award from the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Councillor Sheila Penry.
This was the 47th annual convention of the Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies and the 24th at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. The senior competition attracted seven entries. The entry that was judged to be best in show was from Neil Prior, on the postal history of Neath. The junior competition had nine entries all from Haverfordwest clubs run by Erene Grieve, all of a very high standard. Erene also entered a thematic display herself as a member of the Newport and Gwent Philatelic Society, on "The Written Word", gaining first prize in the class. She is seen above receiving her award from the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Councillor Sheila Penry.
Annual Convention 23 May 2015
This was the 46th annual convention of the Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies and the 23rd at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. The senior competition attracted eight entries. The entry that was judged to be best in show was from John Perry, Newport and Gwent Philatelic Society, on the postal services in Finland during the second world war. The junior competition had four entries all from Haverfordwest. Seen here is Erene Grieve accepting the junior awards from the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Councillor Arthur Davies.
This was the 46th annual convention of the Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies and the 23rd at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. The senior competition attracted eight entries. The entry that was judged to be best in show was from John Perry, Newport and Gwent Philatelic Society, on the postal services in Finland during the second world war. The junior competition had four entries all from Haverfordwest. Seen here is Erene Grieve accepting the junior awards from the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Councillor Arthur Davies.
Annual Convention 17 May 2014
This was the 45th annual convention of the Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies and the 22nd at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. The senior competition attracted only six entries. The entry that was judged to be best in show was, as in 2013, by Rolf Scharning on the subject of gliding. The junior competition had eight entries from Haverfordwest and two from Newport. They were all of a consistently high standard, with Haverfordwest winning both the primary and secondary schools classes.
Annual Convention 18 May 2013
This was the 44th annual convention of the Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies and the 21st at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. Sadly, because of lack of demand for the postcard from the 2012 Convention, there was no special postcard this time. Also the number of entries in the senior competition was down to five but he standard was high. The entry that was judged to be best in show was on the subject of gliding. The winner, Rolf Scharning, is shown here receiving his awards from the Mayor of Port Talbot, Mrs Marian Lewis. The junior competition had eight entries from Haverfordwest and five from Newport. They were of a consistently high standard, with Haverfordwest just pipping Newport in both the primary and secondary schools classes.
Annual Convention 19 May 2012
This was the 20th occasion on which the Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies had organised its annual convention at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, opened the event. As well as dealers, the annual competition attracted entries from senior members of the Swansea and Newport clubs. It was disappointing that more clubs did not enter. Neil Jones' entry in the general class was awarded best in show award. Other winners were Bev Davies of Newport (thematic), Ken Reeves of Swansea (aerophilately) and Rolf Scharning of Swansea (postal history).
It was encouraging to see nine entries in the junior class, with Molly Ann Clibbert of Newport & Gwent winning the secondary schools class with a display on the Olympic Games and Sophie Drake of Haverfordwest triumphing in the primary schools class with her entry on the Royal Family.
Sounvenir Postcard - 2012
As in previous years there was a special postcard, the twentieth in the series illustrating postmarks of South Wales. This was to be the final postcard in the series.
Annual Convention 21 May 2011
This was the 19th occasion on which the Federation of South Wales Philatelic Societies had organised its annual convention at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot.The newly elected Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Harry Bebell, opened the event. He has also opened the 2010 Convention in his then role as Deputy Mayor. As well as dealers, the annual competition attracted some superb entries both from seniors and juniors, with Neil Prior of the Port Talbot club gaining a gold medal and best in show award for his “Rates to Reform” entry, which included some choice items from 1840. Other winners were Neil Jones in the general philatelic class with the 1d Universal issue of New Zealand and Graham Bean with a thematic display of Czeslaw Slania, both members of the Newport and Gwent Philatelic Society, and Ken Reeves of Swansea with a aerophilatelic display relating flights by Walter Mittelholzer. It was encouraging to see six entries in the junior class, with Emily Davies of Newport & Gwent winning the primary class with a display on the subject of marine life and Rhys Evans of Haverfordwest triumphing in the secondary schools class with his entry “From Canoe to Concorde”
Mayor of Neath Port Talbot (Harry Bebell) opening the convention, with John Perry (Chairman) and Neil Prior (Secretary).
Souvenir postcard - 2011
Souvenir postcard (7” x 5”) featuring ship letter marks available – 40p unserviced or £1 serviced. Please send a cheque payable to “South Wales Federation Convention” and a stamped addressed envelope with stiffener to: Neil Prior 20 Heol-y-sheet, North Cornelly, Bridgend CF33 4EY
Postcards are also available for earlier years.
Postcards are also available for earlier years.
Annual Convention 22 May 2010 - A London 2010 regional event
John Baron (ABPS Chairman), Neil Prior (Federation Secretary), Paula Bebell (Neath Port Talbot Deputy Mayoress), John Perry (Federation Chairman) & Harry Bebell (Neath Port Talbot Deputy Mayor) with the London 2010 George V display
