The Armidale Circle The Royal Sydney Philatelic Club
About Us
The Armidale Circle was founded in 1970 as a country group within The Royal Sydney Philatelic Club.
Our members' philatelic interests are wide and varied, the club caters for the beginner, the intermediate and the advanced collectors as well as thematic and specialist collectors.
Opportunities are available at most meetings for members to display some of their material, ask questions and gain advice from other members.
Meeting Time
Regular meetings of the Club are held at 7.45 pm on the second Wednesday of each month, except December and January. Visitors are welcome at these meetings.
Meeting Place
Main Meeting Room, Kent House, 141 Faulkner Street, Armidale NSW. (See map below)
Membership fees
Annual fees are: Single $25, Family $35 and The Armidale Circle Bulletin only $20 (including postage). These fees include 10 issues of our full colour Bulletin of six A4 pages and, for our members, affiliation with The Royal Sydney Philatelic Club (including four issues of their Journal).
Special Events
Annual Dinner and AGM held in July each year.
| Programme for 2010 | |
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| January | No Meeting |
| Wednesday 10 February | The Stamps of Australia Part 1. This DVD is a snapshot of Australia viewed through the history of the post office and the remarkable letters it has delivered over 200 years. |
| Wednesday 10 March | Members' Displays: Australian Decimal Stamps. |
| Wednesday 5 April | Visit and Displays by The Armidale Circle to the Tamworth Philatelic Society. |
| Wednesday 14 April | Special Dinner commemorating the 40th Anniversary of The Armidale Circle and the 400th issue of the Armidale Circle Bulletin. |
| Wednesday 12 May | The Stamps of Australia Part 2 |
| Wednesday 9 June | Display by A. Brockett: Military Philately |
| Wednesday 14 July | A.G.M., Annual Medal Competition Winner and Members' Displays: Cinderellas. |
| Wednesday 11 August | Members' Displays: The Muslim World. |
| Wednesday 8 September | Visit and Displays by Members of the Tamworth Philatelic Society. |
| Wednesday 13 October | Thematic Night. Members' Displays, Gold. |
| Wednesday 10 November | Philatelic Quiz and Social Evening |
| December | No Meeting |
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| Newsletter |  |
Sale by Tender |  |
Loan of Philatelic Accessories, Watermark Detector etc | |
| Competitions | |
Exchange Books | |
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| Library | |
Guest Speakers | |
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| Youth Club | |
Wheel Chair Access | |
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Affiliated with
The Philatelic Association of NSW (Philas)
The Royal Sydney Philatelic Club
Australian States Study Circle
How to get there
Armidale is located on the Northern Tablelands of NSW. It is midway between Sydney and Brisbane on the New England Highway.
Map
Contact Us
The Chairman: Mr. R. E. Everett
Postal Address: PO Box 273, ARMIDALE, NSW 2350
Phone: 02 6775 1748
Email: rspcarm@nsw.chariot.net.au