EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 is an upcoming international philatelic exhibition scheduled to take place from May 7 to May 11, 2025, at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, England. (ABPS) This event marks a significant departure from tradition, as it will be the first time the UK’s mid-decade international stamp exhibition is held outside of London. (Canton Fair)

The exhibition is organized under the patronage of the Federation of European Philatelic Associations (FEPA) and with recognition from the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). (ABPS) It is expected to feature over 2,000 exhibition frames and accommodate a wide range of dealers within a space of up to 10,000 square meters. (ABPS) For context, the London 2022 exhibition occupied 6,000 square meters.

In addition to the extensive displays, EuroPhilEx 2025 will offer meeting rooms for societies and a comprehensive program of lectures and entertainment. (ABPS) The NEC’s location adjacent to Birmingham Airport and the railway station provides convenient access for both domestic and international visitors. (ABPS)

As of October 2024, the exhibition was approximately seven months away, with ongoing preparations to ensure a successful event. (ABPS) For the most current information, including details on participation, schedules, and accommodations, interested individuals are encouraged to visit the official EuroPhilEx Birmingham 2025 website.

There are rumours of a self-service presence and a special Royal Mail show only offer ..TBC

Ive seen the future and the future is self service   – Wincor-Nixdorf style times ten!

A new style ‘futuristic’ Post Office branch, which has been recently refitted with ten Wincor-Nixdorf Post and Go machines has opened for business in Birmingham town centre.

The Pinfold Street, Birmingham Post Office Branch is the first of a brand new type of Branch (Known as a ‘Premier’) which promotes a whole new concept of self-service to customers.

Photo Gordon Griffiths

The ten Post & Go machines are spead around the brnach in clusters of 2 or 3 – and the branch staff mingle with the customers to assist customers with posting items and any other transactions.

The ten post and go machines have all been upgraded to V2 and offer Special Delivery , Recorded Delivery and International services- except one (Kiosk No. 10) which minus the postal weigh scales is reserved for the sale of stamps and payment for retail items.

No.10 Kiosk results in a Kiosk ID of Zero on the stamps and labels.

As well as being the first Premier Branch, The first branch to have ten post and go machines it is also the first branch to use a new, foldable, ‘mini’ date stamp, currently reserved for ‘customer side’ use on Post and Go receipts.