{"id":14,"date":"2015-08-28T16:44:41","date_gmt":"2015-08-28T16:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nwfedps.uk\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-08-03T11:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T11:00:47","slug":"constituent-societies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nwfedps.uk\/index.php\/north-western-federation-of-philatelic-societies\/constituent-societies\/","title":{"rendered":"Constituent Societies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(NB One asterisk following name of society indicates that the information given is correct for 2026\/27; a second asterisk indicates that the society is affiliated to ABPS)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bolton Philatelic Society<\/strong>**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:15 at Heaton Village Bowling Club, 90 Waddington Road, Bolton BL1 5LP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exception to this is Auctions (Feb, June and Oct) when we start at 6pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Eddie Dunn (tel: 07955 851735; email: edunn0153@hotmail.com<\/a>)<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Burnley and District Philatelic Society<\/strong>**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month September to May at Central Methodist Church, Hargreaves St, Burnley BB11 1DU. Meetings start at 7.30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Barry W Evans (tel: 01282 616156;  e-mail: barry.ribbywood@gmail.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cockermouth Stamp Club<\/strong>**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at the Friends’ Meeting House, Kirkgate, Cockermouth CA13 9PH at 2pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acting Secretary: Denis Stephens (tel: 01900 822507; e-mail: denis.stephens@gmail.com)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colwyn Bay Philatelic Society<\/strong>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month \u00a0at the Offices of North Wales Tourism, 9 Wynnstay Road, Old Colwyn Bay, LL29 8NB Meetings are held 2pm to 4pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enquiries to Dennis Rosser (tel: 01352 712105); email: dennis37clwyd@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ellesmere Port Philatelic Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held on Mondays, fortnightly, from September to early April beginning at 2.30pm. They are held at Hope Farm Methodist Church Hall, Bridge Meadow (off Hope Farm Road), Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 2LF. (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO AFTERNOON MEETINGS<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Secretary: Norman Hudson (tel: 01244 318156; e-mail: jntropics@hotmail.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kendal and District Philatelic Society<\/strong>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Society holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The meetings commence at 7.30 p.m. and are held in the Levens Village Institute, Lowgate, Levens, nr Kendal. LA8 8NL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chairman: D.S. Rothery (tel: 01229 827991; email: dsrothery@aol.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Society web address: www.kendalstampclub.wix.com\/kdps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Liverpool and Merseyside Philatelic Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held on Mondays at the Court Hey Methodist Church Hall. in the upper (first floor) meeting room. Meetings start at 2.00pm (Room open at 1.45pm) and finish at 3.45pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Duncan Crewe (email: duncancrewe@aol.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Society web address: http:\/\/lps.merseyworld.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lostock Philatelic Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held at Lostock Parish Church (Ground Floor), Tempest Road, Bolton BL6 4EL beginning at 7.15pm once a month on Thursdays (either the first or second of the month) throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Dave Morley (tel: 01204 389683; e-mail: david18alex@gmail.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lytham St. Annes Philatelic Society<\/strong>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month beginning at 7.30pm.  They are held at The Drive  Methodist Church Hall, Eastbank Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1L<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further information please contact the General Secretary: tel: 07703 183655; email: giddingstim501@outlook.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Macclesfield and Prestbury Philatelic Society<\/strong>**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings take place on the first Monday of every month (second in May) at 7.00pm for 7.30pm and are held in The Bollington Room, United Reform Church, Townley Street, Macclesfield SK11 6HY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Garrie Naden (e-mail
garrie.naden@btopenworld.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Morecambe and District Philatelic Society<\/strong>**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from September to April; 1st Tuesdays only for May, June and July, beginning at 7.00pm. Morecambe Library, Central Drive, Morecambe  LA4 5DL <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Tim Harley (tel. 01524 824063)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

email: lion.fields@btinternet.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Northwich Philatelic Society<\/strong>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of the month from September to May (excluding December) and, in addition, for September, October & March also on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Meetings begin at 7.30 pm and are held at the St. John’s Church Centre, School Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1NP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Carol Slater (tel: 01606 45800; email:info@northwichphilatelicsociety.co.uk<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Society web address: www.northwichphilatelicsociety.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Poynton Philatelic Society<\/strong>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held on alternate Wednesdays from September to June (starting first Wednesday in September) and are held at The Centre, 107 Park Lane, Poynton SK12 1RB.
Meetings start at 7.30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programme Secretary: Nomvula Maseko (email: nomvulamaseko@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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City of Preston Philatelic Society<\/strong>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings take place on alternate Thursdays throughout the year beginning at 7.30pm at Thurlby Bowling Club, 47 Egerton Road, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1AL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Bernard Walmsley (e-mail: Bawalmsley@aol.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Society website: http:\/\/www.prestonphilatelicsociety.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rochdale Philatelic Society<\/strong>*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of the month from September to May, starting at 7.30pm. at The Unitarian Chapel, Clover Street, Rochdale OL12 6TP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Publicity Officer:  Neil Wharmby (tel:07989 411361)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Jack Lindley (tel: 0161 705 1074; email: lindleyjack@aol.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Southport Stamp and Postcard Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday in the month, from September to June inclusive, beginning at 7.30pm. They are held at the Southport and Birkdale Sports Club, Trafalgar Road, Southport PR8 2HF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Chris Leather (tel: 07731 316363; e-mail: clubmail@stampclub.info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Society web address: www.stampclub.info<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stockport  and East Cheshire Philatelic Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month from March to December beginning at 7.30pm. They are held at Hazel Grove Civic Hall, London Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4DF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Peter Stockton (email: pandjstockton@aol.com<\/a>; tel: 07435128942); Programme Secretary and contact for fortnightly Zoom meetings: Stephen Parkin (email: stephenrhparkin@aol.com<\/a>; tel 01457 764954)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Trafford Philatelic Society<\/strong>**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings take place on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from September to May beginning at 7.30pm. They are held at the Larkhill Centre, Thorley Lane, Timperley, WA15 7AZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Society web address: traffordps.wordpress.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Chris Hawley (tel: 01625 531229; e-mail: chrishawley48@icloud.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wirral Philatelic Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month, except for the annual auction which is held in April on the second Wednesday of the month. Meetings commence at 7.30pm and are held at Heswall Hall, 111 Telegraph Road, Heswall, Wirral. CH60 0AF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Secretary: Steven White (tel: 0781 1813107,or 0151 348 4395 (evenings); e-mail: wirralphilatelicsociety@gmail.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Society web address: www.wirralps.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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