Society Events
The Society’s Annual Convention, held together with the Society's AGM, is the highlight of the year’s activities. It is generally organised by a Branch, or two Branches working together, and is held in one of the larger and more accessible towns in their area, usually in April or May. It provides an ideal opportunity to meet fellow members of the Society.
A typical Convention runs from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime. Activities during the weekend include talks and demonstrations on printing and related crafts, an auction of members’ surplus equipment and supplies, a trade exhibition, a Bring-and-Buy sale, and a display of members’ work. On Saturday evening members enjoy a banquet with a guest speaker. Following the dinner, the annual awards are presented by the President. Sunday morning is usually set aside for visits to local places of interest, including local members’ workshops, and/or further talks are usually organised.
70th Anniversary Convention
The 70th Anniversary Convention is being hosted by the Dorset Branch in 2014.
This will take place on 25th, 26th and 27th April at the Days Hotel, Bournemouth, (previously The Marsham Court Hotel).
This year, the Society is heading for Bournemouth again, for their annual convention. This will be the sixth time since 1996, that the Dorset Branch have been hosts of this event.
This will take place on 25th, 26th and 27th April at the Days Hotel, Bournemouth, (previously The Marsham Court Hotel).
2014 will be the 70th Anniversary of the British Printing Society and we are hoping to provide a practical experience for delegates and visitors alike. While there will be the usual talks and demonstrations, we are intending to have various machines available for everyone to try their hand at printing, hot foiling, thermography and bookbinding.
2013 Convention in Essex
The BPS 2013 Convention was held at the Holiday Inn, Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester CO6 3QL on 12th to 14th April 2013. It was hosted by the Essex Branch.