New Zealand Philatelic Federation

Thames Valley
Philatelic Society

The logo of the Thames Valley Philatelic Society is a picture of a Levinge circular pillar posting box. These were made in Sydney and three were installed in Thames around 1871. They have just been renovated and restored and are in everyday use. One is situated in Queen Street, to which site it was moved in 1967. The second, at one time situated on the corner of Pollen and Willoughby Streets has been moved following the restoration to the Grahamstown end of Pollen Street and is now situated outside the Salvation Army Citadel. The third - the last to be restored - has been replaced on the corner of May and Pollen Streets outside Heather J Fashions, where it has been since 1881. All three are proving to be powerful tourist attractions for those who come to Thames.

Meetings

Meetings are held at The Lounge, The Parish Hall, St. James Church, Pahu Street, THAMES on the first Monday monthly except January at 7:30pm.

NB As the society is but a small club and can rearrange dates almost at will over the telephone, it is suggested that if you wish to attend - and you would be very welcome - it would be good idea for you to telephone and check first. See contact details below.

Exhibition - 20 August 2005

The exhibition will be held at the Grahamstown Community Hall, 768 Pollen Street, Thames on Saturday 20th August 2005, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The event will consist of displays by our members and two dealers will be in attendance as well as a sales table run by ourselves.

Refreshments will be available at a reasonable cost and the admission is free.

Contact

403B Ensor Street, THAMES. Phone (07) 868 9190 or e-mail apberry@wave.co.nz OR Phone (07) 868 1074