The Royal Tunbridge Wells Philatelic Society has received the FEPA Certificate of Recognition in 2024 for its initiatives to promote philately in the region.
Royal Tunbridge Wells Philatelic Society, Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
The Royal Tunbridge Wells Philatelic Society, established in 1945, attracts members from various regions and holds daytime meetings twice monthly, except during July and August. Facing declining attendance in 2018, the society shifted to all daytime meetings in 2019. During the 2020 Covid pandemic, they successfully transitioned to Zoom meetings, maintaining participation levels. The society’s activities focus on sociable and inclusive philatelic meetings, including displays and an annual Stamp Fair in Crowborough. Plans involve enhancing their website as a philatelic resource and potentially adding social-philatelic displays to attract a broader audience.