Exhibition Buildings, Carlton, Melbourne
The Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne is the venue for the World Stamp Exhibition which will commemorate the Centenary of the Kangaroo Stamp issued as the first Commonwealth postage stamp
Located in the beautiful Carlton Gardens on the edge of Melbourne's CBD the Royal Exhibition Building will provide the ideal setting for this international event. It is close to many accommodation options and has excellent public transport access.
Commissioner Richard West richjwest@btinternet.com
Siam Paragon Shopping Complex to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Thai postage stamps and postal services in the Kingdom of Thailand.
The organisational arrangements for stamp display and stamp contest are made under the regulations of the Fédération of Internationale de Philatélie (FIP).
It is expected that collectors will send more than 2,500 frames of stamps to be mounted for display and contest.
The exhibition is supported by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and it is expected to be a major national event.
Commissioner Chris King exhibiting@abps.org.uk
WORLD STAMP EXHIBITION
To be held in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
Organized by the Brazilian Enterprise of Posts & Telegraphs (ECT) and the Brazilian Federation of Philately (FEBRAF), with the patronage of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP).
Commissioner Frank Walton frank@frankwalton.com
London 2015 EUROPHILEX
International Exhibition in London in 2015
London is to host a European stamp exhibition in 2015, from 13 to 16 May. The venue will be the Business Design Centre in London’s Islington, which proved so ideal for the highly successful London 2010 international stamp exhibition.
The exhibition, LONDON 2015 EUROPHILEX, will be open to all philatelic associations that are members of FEPA, the Federation of European Philatelic Associations. There will be a wide range of stand-holders, plus about 1,200 frames of competitive exhibits.
A Steering Committee has been established, chaired by Bill Hedley, with Frank Walton as Vice-Chairman. The Committee also includes Brian Trotter, who was Chairman of the London 2010 international stamp exhibition. The event has the support of the British Philatelic Trust.
