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Services

This is the Society's journal, published quarterly and sent free to members. Bound annual volumes and copies of most individual issues of Germania and other Society publications are available.

This service is restricted to members resident in the UK. Packets containing a wealth of material are constantly in circulation.

A postal auction, usually 700-900 lots, is held six times a year. A small charge is made to members wishing to receive the auction lists.

The library holds a fine collection of books, catalogues, and other material related to German philately which may be borrowed by UK members, free of charge except for postage.

The Society has a number of regional and study groups. Details of these, with the names and addresses of the organising officers can be found by clicking here.

Members can purchase from a range of publications on various aspects of German philately - general or specialised - including translations of sections of the Michel German catalogue. Back issues of "Germania" are also available. Furthermore, the Society can supply from the full range of Prinz, Lindner, KaBe, Michel, Schantl-Plattenfehler and Philex albums, leaves, accessories and catalogues at 20% discount.

Events

The Society holds an AGM weekend each year in September or October, varying the venue. The weekends usually include a public stamp fair, members' displays, an excursion, auction and, of course, a good deal of socialising and fun. Every three to four years the weekend's activities are augmented by a competitive Germania Posta exhibition in conjunction with a stamp fair.

HABRIA '11 - Hanover Friday 18 to Sunday 20 November 2011

The above 'Bilateral Germany - Great Britain' stamp exhibition will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Briefmarken-Club Hannover von 1886 e.V. It is planned to hold the G&CPS AGM during the course of the weekend.

The exhibition is of 'Rang 1' status, which means that exhibits awarded at least a Vermeil will qualify for international exhibitions. It is open to UK exhibitors including those belonging to G&CPS. More details can be found in the May 2010 issue of Germania - and will be reproduced here in due course.

'AGM WEEKEND 2010' - 8-10 October at Woolacombe Bay

The Woolacombe Bay Hotel, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7BN. tel: 01271 870388 www.woolacombebayhotel.co.uk
This is an absolutely delightful spot on the north Devon coast - wind-surfing an optional extra !
Further details and booking forms have been sent out with the February 2010 issue of Germania and can also be viewed here.