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  1. Media Release 07 September 2022
    Disbandment of the Postal & Courier Service Reserve

    September 2022 sees the Postal & Courier Service (P&CS) Reserve element of the British Military being disbanded. The loss of these Reserves is a poignant development and especially so as 2022 marks 140 years of continuous service from 1882, when the Army Post Office Corps was formed. Even before this, volunteers from the Post Office were deployed on campaigns on an ad hoc basis.

    To mark this historic occasion 162 Regiment, Royal Logistics Corps has commissioned a special commemorative cover to be issued on the 24 September 2022.

    The design of the cover symbolises the history of the P&CS by showing the cap badges of the major Regiments and Corps that it was part of. A 1st class stamp will be cancelled by the bespoke BFPS handstamp numbered 3242.

    A standard unsigned version will cost £8 each whilst any signed numbered limited edition will cost £16 each.

    All covers include an information insert and will be presented in a protective cellophane sleeve making a very collectable souvenir of the disbandment.

    The covers can be ordered from the BFPS online shop http://www.bfps.org.uk or by post by sending a cheque (payable to ‘BFPS CIC’) to BFPS, The Old Post Office, Links Place, Elie, LEVEN, KY9 1AX.

    Ends

    About BFPS

    The British Forces Philatelic Service (BFPS) fundraises for Service charities through philately and is a not-for-profit organisation run by a small team of volunteers, both of whom are Veterans. BFPS was specially set-up to ensure that the Forces Philatelic Bureau survives and thrives. BFPS is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) working closely with the British Forces Post Office (BFPO).

    The BFPO has had responsibility for all aspects of military mail, including philatelic matters, since its formation in 1882. More recently, as part of a Strategic Defence and Security Review, BFPO was reorganised and as a result of this the Forces Philatelic Bureau was transferred to BFPS, which was specially set up, as the sole authorised body empowered to deal with all matters concerning the Forces Philatelic Bureau. BFPS is officially licensed by the UK MOD.

    BFPS is managed by a retired career Army officer, who has had extensive experience working within the BFPO in general and the Forces Philatelic Bureau in particular. The second member of the management team is an ex Royal Engineer Warrant Officer who has a passion for Forces philately. Both are volunteers and are dedicated to keeping the Forces Philatelic Bureau alive and are working hard to ensure the future of this unique area of BFPO operations is secure and flourishes.

    Links:
    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/british-forces-post-office-services
    http://www.royalmail.com/personal/stamps-collectibles-gifts
    http://www.postalmuseum.org/

    Contact:
    Lt Col (Retd) Graham Meacher MBE MInstRE
    Tel: 01333 330 525 Mob: 07713 682 873
    E-mail: graham.meacher@bfps.org.uk
    Web: http://www.bfps.org.uk/

    BFPS fundraises for Service charities through philately and is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) limited by guarantee. Registered No 417647. Registered address: The Old Post Office Links Place Elie Leven Fife KY9 1AX

  2. Sorry to see the passing of Mick Durkin (RIP) our condolences to his family at such a sad time .

  3. So sorry to hear of the passing of Mick Durkin. I was so privileged to have served alongside this true gentleman. Proud to have him as a friend and colleague. My condolences to Carol, the girls and all of Micks family RIP Mick

  4. A Memorial and Celebration of the life of Major John Errington will be held at 1030 on Saturday 24 September 2022 at St Bartholomew’s Church, Morton Corbet, Shrewsbury, SY4 4DW and afterwards at Vincent’s Cottage, Acton Reynald, Shrewsbury, SY4 4DS.

  5. So sorry to learn of Mick Durkin’s passing. He was a great character who will be sadly missed. My condolences to his family.

    Ian Harvie

  6. Rest In Peace Mick. Saddened to hear this earlier. Thoughts and prayers are with Carol and the girls.

  7. It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that Micheal (Mick) Durkin passed away this evening Mon 5th Sept after a long illness. Details of the funeral will be promulgated when known.

    Tam L

    1. RIP Mick.
      Condolences to Carol and the girls.

      Jimmy and Gill McConnell

      1. One of the old school. RIP Mick Condolences to all his family.

        David Morris

      2. Sorry to hear about the passing of Mick one of the best

      3. belated condolences to both Mick Durkin & Mick O’Hara to who both I recall from my early years in the royals

        Rest In Peace Sirs

    2. So sorry to hear that, Mick was a great character!

    3. So sorry to hear of Mick’s passing, sincere condolences to Carol and the girls. R.I.P.

    4. Condolences to Carol and the family at this sad time.R.I.P.Mick until The Grandiozo Re-org Bro.S.M.I.B.

      1. Remember Mick from my early days in the Bn.
        Sad loss for his family!
        From Alex Moore and all members of the Southern Branch who served with him.

    5. So very sorry to hear of the passing of Mick Durkin, condolences to Carol and his family, John & Marion Muldoon.

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