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Chairman's Notes November/December 1999 by John Ineson |
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At the Autumn Stampex exhibition held in London it was good to see three Guide exhibits in the youth section which all gained a bronze award. One of these did in fact show Girl Guides and about people who use Guide dogs, but any exhibits from young people are always welcome. We as a club have very few junior members, and any young collectors must be encouraged, as the hobby will not continue without them. I have recently returned from a visit to South Africa to attend the centenary celebrations of the start of the Anglo-Boer War, where I attended a conference in Bloemfontein and was one of the speakers. Before arriving at this city I travelled to Randfontein with my wife to show her Warner Goodyear's grave, which as many of you will remember was erected by the generosity of Scout Philatelists from all over the world and dedicated in 1992. Due to the climate, the gravestone has not deteriorated in any way, and it looks as clean and fresh as the day it was unveiled. Then to Mafeking which has changed considerably since I first went there in 1975. Many of the old faces had passed on, and historical buildings have disappeared, but the museum still continues showing many souvenirs from the siege period. The sub-committee meets regularly to discuss our SGSC 2000 exhibition next May and I
Lot 106 in the recent auction held by Healey & Wise, caught my interest, as the description by
Not only is our own SGSC exhibition being held in 2000, as the third Euro-Scout meeting is taking place at Comacchio in Italy from 22-24 September. The previous two shows in Germany and Austria have brought together some of the finest collection in Europe, and this one will no doubt prove to be just as successful. Please make a note in your diary and try to visit this exhibition. |