Editorial

Welcome to Issue four of Booth’s Drum which we hope that you will enjoy. Do feel free to write, telephone or email with any news, requests or simply to keep in touch. The Editor’s telephone number is 01982 552367. As always, the SAHPA’s publications cover a mixture of newly researched historical material, philatelic news and other interesting items. For those whose primary interest is philatelic, Geoff Maxwell in Australia is producing a quarterly Journal which is available via the SAHPA. If you have not yet received details and would like information, please contact me.

Convention 

We are delighted to announce that our next Convention which will be held on Saturday 27th June 2009 at Catford Corps, 23-25 Brownhills Road, Catford, London SE6 2HE. Doors open at 10.00 a.m. for coffee with the first talk at 10.30. Colonel Joan Williams will have her usual excellent stall. There will be a range of talks starting with Dr Brad Hepburn whose book is featured on page 8. We always have a superb day with meeting old and new friends – all are welcome, members and non-members. Coffee on arrival, a light lunch and an afternoon cup of tea are included in the price of £10.00 per delegate. A booking form is attached to this newsletter so please do let us know you are coming, not least to help with catering.