Despite the world’s technological advances and changes in the way we do things, one hobby still remains unchanged – stamp collecting.
The Nelson Philatelic Society showcased an exhibition of stamp collections at their stamp club open day, held at Stoke School last weekend. It proved very popular with both young and old collectors, with free stamps given out to children.
The society promotes the hobby of stamp collecting and provides information through discussion and demonstration at their monthly meetings. They also invite guest speakers with specialist knowledge and maintain a library for the use of members.
“Some people see an advert about the open day and think it is a good time to get rid of old bags of stamps, but most people come in with their collections and it is a chance for people to see stamps they may not have seen before,” says committee member, Pam Frahm.
Weldon Lineham, from Stoke, has been collecting stamps for around 40 years.
“I started collecting stamps when I was young and had a break, and when my hair started turning the right colour I went back into it. It is a relaxing hobby but you are also focused on something, it keeps your mind active and it’s a good form of education, you learn a lot when you are researching. We collect because we are obsessed,” says Weldon.
If you would like further information, please go to the nelsonstamps.org.nz website or contact Allan on 547 1140. Nelson Philatelic Society meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at Stoke School, Main Rd, Stoke.
