Nineteen displays by members filled the 54 frames at the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL) on Thursday, 9 January 2025. Exhibits ranged from early Forwarding Agents, Ship Letter Mail, Sub-Post Offices, Smaller Channel Islands, the German Occupation, 3rd Anniversary of Channel Islands Liberation, Postal Independence and four frames of postcards, to name but a few. Comments received from members of the RPSL and CISS members attending the exhibition included “…amazed at the depth of material on display”, “An amazing display”, “Such a superb display” and, “…you have raised the profile of the CISS with the quality of material on display”. The exhibition booklet also came in for praise as to its content and quality; a copy of which each member of the CISS will receive in due course.
A buffet and drinks reception followed in the evening at which James Podger FRPSL gave the” “Vote of Thanks”, and the newly elected President of the RPSL, Simon Richards FRPSL, gave a special thank you to CISS President, David Laurillard for the society’s efforts in putting on such a wonderful display of material. He then presented each member who provided exhibits with a “Certificate of appreciation”.
James Podger FRPSL giving the “Vote of Thanks” to CISS members present at the awards ceremony
CISS President, David Laurillard with the President of the RPSL, Simon Richards FRPSL
CISS Members at the presentation of certificates by Simon Richards, President RPSL
All photographs by courtesy of the Royal Philatelic Society London