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IN BRIEF

t Stamp Active, Alan Bretherton, who had been the organiser of Kidstamps for several years, has stood down for health reasons. The organisation is very grateful for all his efforts and also for the support given by Ralph and Christine Stuttard in preparing packs and storing material. Ray Watkins, a former secretary of Stamp Active, has now taken over

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