The 2007 ABPS Exhibition and National Competitions were held on 23rd and 24th November at the Fairfield Halls in Croydon, Surrey. In addition, the 89th annual Philatelic Congress of Great Britain was held on 24th November at the Fairfield Halls and at Addington Palace.
PROGRAMME
Friday 23rd November:
Saturday 24th November:
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10.00 am - Arnhem Gallery open for dealers' stands
10.30 am - Competitive exhibits available for viewing in the Ashcroft, Fairfield and Green Rooms
11.00 am - Meeting of the Polar Postal History Society, Maple Room
2.00 pm - Meeting of the Great Britain Philatelic Society, Maple Room
6.00 pm - Arnhem Gallery closed
7.00 for 7.30 pm - Annual Dinner of the GBPS, Maple Room
All the above events were at the Fairfield Halls.
10.00 am - Arnhem Gallery open
10.00 am - 89th Philatelic Congress of Great Britain opened, Maple Room
10.00 am - Congress Paper by Tony Walker FRPSL, Maple Room: "The Machin Head Definitive Issues of Great Britain"
11.00 am - Judging critique, Sun Lounge (mezzanine floor)
11.00 am - Cinderella Stamp Club meeting, Terrace Bar (4th floor)
12.00 pm - Congress presentation by Dr. Peter P. McCann RDP FRPSL: "Montserrat Postal History 1720-1945"
5.00 pm - Arnhem Gallery closed
5.00 pm - Signing of the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists, Addington Palace
6.15 pm - Congress reception, sponsored by Stanley Gibbons Ltd, Addington Palace
6.15 pm - Opening of display by The Lord Cornwallis FRPSL, Addington Palace
7.15 pm - Congress and Awards Banquet, Great Hall, Addington Palace
All the above events were at the Fairfield Halls unless "Addington Palace" is stated.