The Association was formed on 8th October 1968 and held its first Stamp Fair at the Houldsworth Hall on Deansgate, Manchester almost exactly one year later on Saturday, 4th October 1969. The fair became an annual event for 15 years until, in 1984, a January fair was added to the calendar. After seven years with two fairs a year a third was added in April from 1991. The pattern of three fairs in January, April, and October was established. Recently the fairs have been held at Sale Grammar School, organised by Eric and Kathy Syrett, to whom we record our grateful THANKS. Now from 2023, they have moved to Fletcher Hall in Swinton.