Newsletter - 2025-03-29

I write this but a few days before I turn my wall calendar to the month of April. Maybe you will laugh at this, and think me quaint, to not have a more digital version. Anyway, whichever method we use, we should know that moving into April means our eagerly awaited Annual Convention will soon be here.

This year we are at Hemel Hempstead, which has excellent links to trains and buses, so why not nip down and meet like minded collectors, plus see what you can find to add to your collections.

Remember that Cartophilic Society members have unlimited access, on both days - whilst non members have to pay on Saturday, though you can join the Society at the door. And that nobody pays admission on the Sunday, which will be an excellent chance to show our hobby to all your friends - and for you all to explore its different facets, from cigarette cards that slid teasingly from their packets almost a hundred and fifty years ago, to modern film and television trading cards which show some of your favourite stars from the big and small screens. Then there are packets, tins, bookmarks, postcards, and sporting memorabilia. Not to mention all kinds of storage solutions, including albums, leaves, and protective card cases. 

Don`t miss it - for it happens only once a year !!!!!

This week the diary came together well, and early, which does not mean I finish earlier, it just gives me more time for extra research. And to make lists, which I much enjoy. I also managed to use several readers cards that I had not come across before, which was great fun. But I waffle too long - it is time to introduce our stunning cast of characters ... which are - a master-stroke of magic, a leaded lie, a map maker, a gum chum, another Indian inheritance, fun and frolic, and a beer bonanza. 

Let us, then, explore ....