The year 2014 marked the 50th anniversary of the first year of operation of the Germany & Colonies Philatelic Society following the amalgamation of the Germany & Colonies Stamp Club (established 1947) and the Stockton German Study Group (1960).
The G&CPS celebrated its inaugural year in 1964 with the first Germania Posta philatelic exhibition held in Stockton.
It is with deep regret that I have to report that the founder member of Album Publishing in the US, John Taylor has recently passed away. He will be deeply missed by all his many friends worldwide. R.I.P.John.