A credit to the Society
‘A credit to the Society’ was how John Stimson FRPSL described the displays presented at the meeting of the Royal Philatelic Society London on 24 April when it was the chance to let ‘The Younger Members Entertain’. Ten rose to the challenge, although many others were simply unable to take up the opportunity.
The idea originated when Simon Moorcroft FRPSL approached Michael Roberts, at the time a Vice President of the Society, suggesting that the younger members demonstrate how passionate they are about the hobby. Sadly Michael, enthusiastic to turn the idea into reality, died before it came to fruition.
The ten who showed were Johan Agren, Tiegan Berry, Magnus Cameron, Clement Chevallier, Paris Dimitriadis, Dzintars Grinfelds, Hayden Moorcroft, Simon Moorcroft FRPSL, Jack Preuveneers FRPSL and Ricky Verra. Coming from France, Sweden and the United States, as well as the United Kingdom, understandably not all could be at the meeting in person.
Giving the Vote of Thanks, John added that it has been ‘a treat to see such fantastic exhibits with a wonderful diversity of material, showing high levels of research and study, and fine presentation’.
President of the Society, Simon Richards RDP, FRPSL, thanked all those who had shown, and in particular Simon Moorcroft for turning his concept into reality.