Rhodesian Study Circle Conference 2023
75th RSC Anniversary Conference & AGM
The Strawberry Bank Hotel, Meriden, United Kingdom
21-23 April, 2023
Images from 2023 Conference
Organising Committee
- Conference Logistics – bookings, reservations, catering etc. – Dirk Kind
- Conference Programme of Presentations – Narendhra Morar
- Conference IT – Mike Hoffman
- Conference Competitions – Nick Guy (Conference) and Sean Burke (Virtual)
- MC – Narendhra Morar & Dirk Kind
Board & Accommodation
- The Committee have reserved a number of larger rooms at the Strawberry Bank Hotel. Provision has been made for a number of ground floor rooms for those who prefer not to use stairs.
- Accommodation plus full English breakfast per day included (£79 single occupancy, £89 double)
- Friday (Buffet) – £15.95; Dinner (Saturday) – £28 (Three course meal)
- A light lunch will be provided for all at the Conference on Friday and Saturday at no extra charge.
- Morning and afternoon tea will be provided at the Conference
The Programme
Thursday, 20 April 2023
PM – Informal workshops and gatherings:
- John Knight, Mark Thomas and Sean Burke – The Plating and Positioning of the 1d Double Head
Informal Dinner
Friday, 21 April 2023
0900 – Dealers’ tables open
Silent Displays
- Dave Trathen – The Golden Jubilee of Parliament in Rhodesia: The Story of the Commemorative Cover and the Cachet
- Andrew Wilson –Rhodesia Admirals (TBC)
- Jeremy Jackman – 1905 Victoria Falls Issue
1100 -1300 – RSC Council Meeting
1200 -1330 – Lunch
1330 – 1430 – Welcome and the AGM – MC & Chairman of RSC
1430 – 1510 – Colin Hoffman & Sean Burke – 75 Years of the RSC – Part 1
1510 -1550 – Adrian de Bourbon – 100 Years of Remainders
1550 -1620 – Tea Break
1620 -1655 – Brian Trotter – The Philatelic Narrative of the Rhodesias & Nyasaland from 1923
1655 -1730 – Stuart Ross – Nyasaland/Malawi (TBC)
1730 -1800 – Mark Thomas – David Livingstone 150th Anniversary of his death
1800 -1815 – Ian Shapiro – More on David Livingstone
1900 – Friday Dinner – Colin Hoffman & Sean Burke – 75 Years of the RSC – Part II
Saturday, 22 April 2023
0900 – 0935 – Dirk Kind – Rhodes’ Centenary (TBC)
0935 – 1010 – Ian Menzies – Luanshya: A Tale of Copper, Labour Relations, Politics and People
1010 – 1040 – Morning Tea
1040 – 1115 – Narendhra Morar – Bringing the Empire Alive: Art, Ideology and Tobacco
1115 – 1150 – Patrick Flanagan – Essays, Plate Proofs & Die Proofs of the Federation of Rhodesia & Nyasaland
1150 – 1225 – Tony Banks – The Elephant and Giraffe Stamps of Northern Rhodesia and their use as Revenues
1225 – 1300 – QUIZ
1300 – 1415 – Lunch
1415 – 1450 – Geoff Brakspear – Rhodesia Railways Parcels Stamps
1450 – 1525 – Rob Burrett – Zimbabwe 2020 Flight Anniversary Issue (Virtual)
1525 – 1555 – Afternoon Tea
1555 – 1630 – Mike Hoffman, Sean Burke & Dirk Kind – The RSC Online in 2023
1630 – 1700 – Quiz Answers
1700 – 1735 – David Spivack – The Bechuanaland Unappropriated Die Issues (Virtual)
1735 – 1750 – Livermore and Single Sheet Competition (There will be a short 15-minute presentation on the Virtual entries; the entries will remain up for viewing during the dinner)
1930 – Conference Dinner – Derek Lambert, incoming President of the RSC.
Sunday, 23 April 2023
0900 – 0935 – Peter Gorton – Nyasaland Cheque Stamps
0935 – 1010 – Peter Hickman – President Emeritus’ Postal History Selection
1010 – 1045 – Adam Goulding – A Philatelic Journey Along the Great North Road (Virtual)
1045 – 1110 – Morning Tea
1110 – 1145 – Colin Hoffman – The 1893 Ndebele War
1145 – 1215 – Announcement of the winners of the Livermore and Single Sheet Competitions (Virtual and at the Conference), the winner of the RSC Quiz and the Nodder /Hamilton Prize for the best presentation at the Conference.
1215 – Conference Close – Chairman of RSC.
RSC Competitions 2023
- There will be changes in 2023. We are folding the Postcard Competition (16 sheets) into the Livermore Competition (16 sheets) and will continue with the Single Sheet Competition. In addition, we shall run two sections within each competition – one virtual for those not present at the Conference.
- Thus we will have two Livermore Competitions – one for those present at the Conference and another, a virtual one, for those not present. The same format will apply to the Single Sheet Competition – one for those and the Conference and the other virtual.
- Members can submit as many entries as they like in each category.
- All virtual entries must be submitted to Sean Burke by the 14 April and will be placed on the website. The rules for the Livermore, Postcard and Single Sheet competitions remain the same as in 2022 and are on the website.
- It would be helpful if all those planning to enter at the Conference let Nick Guy know beforehand as this helps with logistics.
- As this is a special anniversary, we urge as many members as possible to at least submit an entry for the Single Sheet Competition. Sharing is at the heart of our Circle.
- Submitted Entries for 2023.
Dealers
As in previous years, there will be a number of dealers in attendance. The breadth and depth of material at the 2022 Conference was welcomed by those in attendance. To date, we have four confirmed. The Dealers’ tables will be available from 9.00am on the Friday morning and most of the morning has been set aside for trade. Please remember that the dealers will not operate during the various presentations but will be open during breaks etc.
Additional reminders:
- Members will be able to ‘attend’ the various presentations via Zoom. Please register here: Zoom Registration or contact Mike Hoffman for access.
- The Organisers are also holding a Quiz at the Conference. There will be prizes for the winners.
- The 2023 RSC AGM will be held on the Friday (21 April) prior to the start of the Conference. Again, members will be able to attend in person and via Zoom.
- Updates to the Conference Programme or arrangements will be periodically made on the website.
- Should you wish to organise an informal workshop on the Thursday (20 April) prior to the Conference, please contact Narendhra Morar.
- It is very important to let Dirk Kind know as soon as possible as to your attendance.
