New stamps on Children..

 

Nampost issued  two new souvenir sheets featuring children of Namibia. Namibia’s diverse cultural heritage is reflected in the bright faces of the children, yet the stamps also touch on key issues affecting children all over the world, alluding to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The stamps are issued as two six-stamp souvenir sheets.

 

 

Emilio Aragon “Miliki” on new Spanish stamp

 

Spanish Post issued a stamp to commemorate famous spanish Clown, Miliki.

The popular clown Miliki is one of the most beloved characters by generations of Spanish children, and on this occasion, he is depicted on the Popular Character stamp series by Correos which remembers all those who are part of Spanish historical and cultural heritage.

It was in 1973 when “Los payasos de la tele” (the TV clowns) made their first appearance on television with the welcome greeting: “How are you”. This expression marked the beginning of the show which continued with stories and songs and which entertained children for over a decade. The protagonists of the story were the Aragon brothers: Gaby, Fofa and Miliki, who were joined years later by their sons Fofito and Milikito.

Miliki and his brothers Fofa and Gaby began their artistic way by acting in the circus. In 1939 they joined the Circo Price and in 1945 immigrated to Cuba where they were very successful in television. For over 25 years they lived in America: Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, United States and Argentina were among the countries where they were cheered by the public.

On their return to Spain, they joined TVE (Spanish National Television) in 1973 with the premiere of “The Grand Circus of TV” which a year later was renamed “The clowns” and which was joined by Fofito and Milikito.

Besides being a comedian, Miliki played the flute and studied music and composition. After the separation of The Clowns he turned to music production and recorded several albums with his daughter Rita. He wrote books, published his memoirs and won several music awards. In 2008 and 2009 he recorded the albums: A misninos de 40 anos and A todosmisninos, in memory of those who for years were faithful to his friendliness and good spirits.

Club News

Maharashtra Times writes about Rainbow Stamp Club in Blog Up Column ...Thanks to Mr Ravindra Wamanacharya of Nashik who sent these scans to me and informed about the article !

 

Customized Stamp sheet on Tagore from Royal Mail

Royal mail issued a customized sheet on Tagore.This sheet celebrates the 150^th anniversary of Tagore.

Another sheet on Delhi 2010 Games. The details can be viewed at following links :

https://secure16.host-it.co.uk/bletchleycovers_co_uk/store/StockDetail.asp?id=355

https://secure16.host-it.co.uk/bletchleycovers_co_uk/store/StockDetail.asp?id=356

Radio Society of Great Britain Centenary 2013

A commemorative cover is being issued on 5^th July to mark the Centenary of the Radio Society of Great Britain, the body that represents Britain’s radio amateurs. The cover being released through Bletchley Stamp Art features the Duke of Edinburgh against a montage of vintage and modern images. The stamp is Royal Mail’s “Station X” with a Bletchley Park Post Office cachet. This bears the early code number for Fenny Stratford post office and the undercover PO Box 111 address for Bletchley Park. The newly restored RSGB ‘hut’ at Bletchley Park provides the link to the cover design and stamp choice. The exhibit offers visitors a fascinating insight into the world of radio.

Only 250 covers are being issued  They can be viewed and ordered through the website at : bletchleycovers.com or by calling 01908 363489.

: Terry Mitchell - email :  terry@ltmp.co.uk