British Forces Philatelic Service. - Goodbye
Sept 1, 2022 11:55:10 GMT
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Post by gbcc on Sept 1, 2022 11:55:10 GMT
Sad News.
It is 10 years since BFPS was formed to take over and operate the then dormant Forces Philatelic Bureau to reinstate the production of commemorative covers and special handstamps to mark military events and anniversaries. After careful consideration the two volunteer directors of BFPS, Graham Meacher and Darrell Drury, have decided it is time to retire and have made the decision to dissolve BFPS CIC at the end of the current financial year.
During its decade of operation, BFPS has collaborated with many organisations, both civilian and military, to produce philatelic covers to commemorate over 100 anniversaries and special events. In addition, we have produced First Day Covers, Smilers® and specials. We have also issued a large number of bespoke ‘British Forces Postal Service’ special handstamps, each uniquely numbered and very popular with philatelists.
We are very proud of what we have achieved and we would like to thank our friends and family, who have supported us and helped make BFPS a success. We would also like to thank our customers and regular subscribers for the tremendous support shown by purchasing our covers.
Our final commemorative cover will be issued on 24 Sep (Disbandment of the PCS Reserves), swiftly followed by our final FDC on the 29 Sep (Royal Mail 'Royal Marines' special issue). We will then hold a closing down sale and the online shop will cease trading by the end of November. Any stock remaining on hand will be donated to good causes.
It is 10 years since BFPS was formed to take over and operate the then dormant Forces Philatelic Bureau to reinstate the production of commemorative covers and special handstamps to mark military events and anniversaries. After careful consideration the two volunteer directors of BFPS, Graham Meacher and Darrell Drury, have decided it is time to retire and have made the decision to dissolve BFPS CIC at the end of the current financial year.
During its decade of operation, BFPS has collaborated with many organisations, both civilian and military, to produce philatelic covers to commemorate over 100 anniversaries and special events. In addition, we have produced First Day Covers, Smilers® and specials. We have also issued a large number of bespoke ‘British Forces Postal Service’ special handstamps, each uniquely numbered and very popular with philatelists.
We are very proud of what we have achieved and we would like to thank our friends and family, who have supported us and helped make BFPS a success. We would also like to thank our customers and regular subscribers for the tremendous support shown by purchasing our covers.
Our final commemorative cover will be issued on 24 Sep (Disbandment of the PCS Reserves), swiftly followed by our final FDC on the 29 Sep (Royal Mail 'Royal Marines' special issue). We will then hold a closing down sale and the online shop will cease trading by the end of November. Any stock remaining on hand will be donated to good causes.
