Goodbye Summer
There is a hint of autumn in the air and the nights are drawing-in fast. The garden has passed its glory and the swallows have already migrated back to Africa. All signs of a hard winter to come?
But with the last of the summer wine and coming of dark nights, the time for stamp collections will be with us again - and boy do my collections need some work!
Postmaster's Update
The summer months are usually quiet in relation to stamp sales. There is still the odd collector sitting at his computer buying the odd stamp or two to fill gaps in their collection, but nothing to get excited about.
But in the past week something curious has happened. I've had multiple large orders for CILP stamps. Some have been from collectors I recognise, but satisfyingly most are new names and I'm all the grateful for that.
Not only does it make my efforts worthwhile, the revenue has provided enough resources to put the next stamp designs into production.
Planned Stamp Issues
I have three stamp designs in their final draft stages. I had planned to have at least one of them 'on the street' by now, but time and tide waits for no man...etc. Normal life sometimes has to take priority! Here are the three designs planned for release in November:
National Health Service 70th Anniversary 1948
Having missed the official anniversary date of this fine and invaluable national institution, it is currently planned to include this stamp release with the two other national event stamps mentioned below.
Women's Suffrage Centenary 1918
The story of women's suffrage in the United Kingdom is an inspiring yet shameful episode in Britain's history.
The courage and determination of many unsung women who campaigned for the right to vote is an inspiring story, and one young women should not forget when they decide not to vote today.
Shameful in the establishment's contempt, violence and torture brought down upon women (and men supporters) of the Suffragette and Suffragist movements.
First World War Armistice Centenary 1918
The slaughter came to an end in November 1918, at least in western Europe, but the dying and suffering continued.
Not only the suffering of those men who struggled with their mental health for the rest of their lives, but also the physical hurt that many had to bear. And let us not forget the families everywhere who struggled to understand.
New(ish) Domain Name
From 28 August 2018, Canvey Island Local Post will again be found on the Internet under our old domain name www.canveypost.org.
There will be no need to change your computer bookmarks as you will be redirected to our new domain automatically - clever isn't it?
Until next time, happy collecting!
