North East of England Philatelic Association
The Society was founded on 16th March 1948 and hosted its first convention in 1950. Mr John Jefferies presented the President’s Chain of Office to the society in the 1968-1969 season, during his first term as President. The society holds annual competitions for members who compete for four trophies: The Stephenson Cup for the Open Class; the Thematic Shield; The Jubilee Cup for the Postal History Competition and the Restricted Trophy for members who have not previously won a competition.
For further details, please contact our secretary at 216 Canterbury Road, Newton Hall Estate, Durham DH1 5XT
Meetings are held in Room 119 of the Grace College (former Emmanuel College) off Saltwell Road South, Gateshead NE9 6LE on the 2nd Tuesday of each Month, September through May Inclusive starting at 6.30pm and finishing by 8.30pm.
2026
08 September Members’ Night - Recent Acquisitions
13 October Derek Lilley NEPA President - WW1 Cencorship
10 November Mike Gibson - Made in Northumberland
08 December Members' Night - Transport and Mince Pies
2027
12 January Mike Lewis - Stockton & Darlington Railway
09 February Members’ Night - Letters S, T and U
09 March Charles Grainger - A Miscellany Display
20 March NEPA AGM/Convention, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5AT starting at 10am
13 April President’s Night
11 May AGM and Thematic Night (2 frames of your choice only)