The Hinckley & District Philatelic Society was formed in November 1970 with the aim of promoting the hobby of stamp collecting and all its many facets.  Since then, it has gained a reputation for being a friendly club, catering for those who only wish to dabble in stamps to those who take the hobby a little more seriously.  So, whether you collect stamps, postal history or postcards you will find something of interest at our meetings, and benefit from the help and advice of our many members.

The season's programme includes a range of meetings where guest speakers show what is usually a very comprehensive collection, as well as evenings where members are invited to show their own material. Visits to and from other societies are arranged. Occasionally, auctions are held, and members have buy, swap and sell evenings.

Membership also includes an exchange packet scheme and receiving issues of our newsletter.

An annual Stamp Fair & Exhibition is normally held every October for the benefit of members and the general public.

The Hinckley & District Philatelic Society meets on alternate Tuesdays from September to May
(excluding January/February).  We meet at,THE MEETING CENTRE, Marchant Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0LQ - meetings start at 7.30pm and end approx. 9.30pm. Free parking in adjacent Lidl.

CHECKOUT our 2023/24 meeting programme

September 2023
5th Subs, Bourse, and the Subject Letter “Y”
19th Members’ Night – “My Other Hobby”
October
3rd “Cacti” – Les Pearcy
8th ANNUAL STAMP FAIR & EXHIBITION
17th Auction Night
31st Members’ Night (1-18 Sheets)
November
14th “House of Windsor” – Ian Varey
28th “Military Mail” and an “Edward” Display – Andrew Dove
December
12th Single Sheet Competition, Cinderella Competition
and Informal

<Winter break>

March 2024
5th Members’ Night – Subject Letter “Z”
19th Auction Night
April
9th Visit from Leamington Spa Philatelic Society
23rd Members’ Night – “Wildlife and Habitat”
May
7th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
and ½ Night from Ian Varey
21st Members’ Night – “Oceans, Coast & Seaside,
Rivers, Lakes, etc.”

On Members’ Evenings there is no obligation to talk about the sheets you display, as we would like as many members as possible to show us what they collect.

MONTHLY STAMP FAIR - Shilton Village Hall, Wood Lane, Shilton, Coventry CV7 9JZ (Contact Dave Mann 07976 797975)