IN BRIEF

Last call for Congress! This year’s Philatelic Congress of Great Britain is being held at the Jurys Inn Hotel, Birmingham from 8 to 11 September. More information can be found at www.abps.org.uk/congress and the organisers are keen to point out that whilst Congress is spread over four days, collectors can attend as a day visitor if there are any particular areas of interest on any of the days. Also, the traditional Congress banquet is on the Saturday evening can be booked independently.