ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH PHILATELIC SOCIETIES

BECOME A FRIEND OR PATRON OF ABPS

The Association of British Philatelic Societies (ABPS) actively represents the interests of UK collectors at home and abroad, providing services to Clubs and Societies including:

	Support for National and Regional Exhibitions, including Stampex, York and Midpex
	ABPS website www.abps.org.uk
ABPS News, published four times each year
	Support for The Stamp Active Network youth programmes
Workshops and Seminars, including exhibiting and judging
	A range of leaflets on many aspects of Philately
Access to Handbooks and Speakers Lists via the website
	Annual Awards
The Philatelic Congress of Great Britain, held annually
	Small Grants Scheme
Support and advice and much more…

Everyone involved in philately should support the hobby by contributing to the work of ABPS. This can be done by asking your Club to join ABPS or become a Friend for £25 or a Patron for £60 per year.
Patrons and Friends will receive a personal copy of all ABPS Publications including ABPS News (four times a year) and recognition on the ABPS website (subject to approval).

Please complete the details below and make your cheque payable to ABPS.

I wish to become a Friend of ABPS (minimum amount £25) or
I wish to become a Patron of ABPS (minimum amount £60)
*	delete as applicable                       Please make your cheque payable to “ABPS”

Name________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________

Post Code________________________________	Email Address________________________

I am happy for my name to be listed by ABPS as a Friend/Patron	Yes/ No*

Please send your details and payment to ABPS: 
Barry Stagg, Membership Secretary, 1 Naunton Way, Cheltenham, GL53 7BQ	
E-mail membership@abps/org.uk  
or visit the web site: www.abps.org.uk for more information