West & Midlands Phillumenists

A society recently formed from the merger of the long-standing West & Midland Match label Society and the Midland Match Club.

We offer 2 meetings a year at Winchcombe (8 miles north of Cheltenham) at the beginning of July and about the third week in September and a meeting about the middle of May in Derby. (There are also some small gatherings of members in Derby at other times).

The meetings sometimes include a exhibition of items concerning the hobby but the main interest is meeting collector friends in a friendly atmosphere when buying, selling and swapping of labels, boxes, hardware etc takes place. Members can have a free dealing table if booked in advance. An auction always takes place - usually at 2pm.

There are usually a good variety of items available to cater for all interests of the hobby.

The society also publishes The Matchbox 4 times a year, which endeavours to cater for all interests of members. Contribution of articles to the Matchbox is always welcome. There is a library available for members to borrow items as well as a pool of labels and boxes which are sold to help funds.

All this for a modest £5 annual subscription - Why are you waiting ??
Membership costs only £5.00, so complete and send your membership application form today.

Society Secretary
Peter Campion, 5. Mill Lane, Winchcombe, GL54 5LT
peter@fotomatch.eclipse.co.uk

Treasurer
Mike Shrimpton, 59. Fouracre Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6PH