If you are entering a competition for the first time, why not try the Stamp Active competition. You can put in either 4, 8, 12, 16 or 24 pages, which should be carefully and written up on the subject that you collect.

To enter this competition you must be aged up to 16. This year's competition is over but details of the 2011 competition are on the next page. Entry forms will be needed early January 2011 and the entries will be needed by end January 2011. The competition is displayed at Spring Stampex in February  2011 at the Business Design Centre, Islington.

The entry form can be downloaded from the tab above. Please also note that there is a group competition that your club can enter - use the Group Entry form from the tab above.

If you are older, or have had some experience at entering competitions, then why not try and enter the British Youth Stamp Championships. A higher standard is required, there are classes for under 12s upto 21 years , and you need to submit either 16, 32, 48 or 64 pages - so it is quite a challenge.

Entry forms for this year will be required by end July 2010 and more details can be obtained from (click name to send an e-mail) or write to Jean Wood 6 Beech Grove Whitley Bay Tyne & Wear NE26 3PJ.

The closing date for the actual entry will be mid August.

These competitions are kindly sponsored by the Great Britain Philatelic Society (for the Stamp Active Competition) and Stanley Gibbons Ltd. (for the British Youth Stamp Championships).