Society Events

The Society usually holds four meetings each year in the London area and one at a provincial location, usually at Kidlington in Oxfordshire. Those held in the London area are usually held at East Sheen, a location that is easily accessible by road and rail. 

The needs of members with limited mobility have been carefully considered, and only venues that have such facilities are used. The Society officials are always happy to discuss questions relating to our events should anyone wish further information, and can be reached on events@phillumeny.com.

The Society magazine publishes details of all Society meetings and events together with meetings organised by other Phillumeny clubs and societies in the UK and overseas. The magazine is available only to members of the Society, click here to join.

Society Winter Meeting 2025

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  December 7^th 2025 Sunday. BML&BS Winter Meeting, from 09:00 to 16:00. Auction takes place at 13:30. Admission £2. Trader Tables cost £5 each and must be booked in advance with the Show Organiser. Sheen Lane Centre (Library building), 74 Sheen Lane, East Sheen (near Mortlake), London SW14 8LP.

• To book a trader table please contact events@phillumeny.com
• Note that Sheen Lane Centre is now within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which means that charges apply to older petrol vehicles produced before 2005 and diesel vehicles registered before Sep 2015 as they enter the Zone. We advise members to check if their vehicle will be subject to a charge, by using the following link https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/

Society New Year Meeting 2026

• January 25^th 2026 Sunday: BML&BS New Year Meeting, Exeter Hall, Kidlington, Oxon. OX5 1AB.  From 09:00 to 16:00.  Admission £2.  Auction.  Exhibits welcome. 
• Trader tables cost £ 5 each – no advance bookings necessary for tables or for auction lots. Contact events@phillumeny.com

Society Spring Meeting 2026

• February 15^th 2026 Sunday. BML&BS Spring Meeting, from 09:00 to 16:00. Auction takes place at 13:30. Admission £2. Trader Tables cost £5 each and must be booked in advance with the Show Organiser. Sheen Lane Centre (Library building), 74 Sheen Lane, East Sheen (near Mortlake), London SW14 8LP. events@phillumeny.com
• To book a trader table please contact events@phillumeny.com
• Note that Sheen Lane Centre is now within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which means that charges apply to older petrol vehicles produced before 2005 and diesel vehicles registered before Sep 2015 as they enter the Zone. We advise members to check if their vehicle will be subject to a charge, by using the following link https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/

Society Annual General Meeting 2026

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  April 12^th 2026 Sunday. BML&BS AGM, from 09:00 to 16:00. Auction takes place at 13:30. Admission £2. Trader Tables cost £5 each and must be booked in advance with the Show Organiser. Sheen Lane Centre (Library building), 74 Sheen Lane, East Sheen (near Mortlake), London SW14 8LP. events@phillumeny.com

• To book a trader table please contact events@phillumeny.com
• Note that Sheen Lane Centre is now within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which means that charges apply to older petrol vehicles produced before 2005 and diesel vehicles registered before Sep 2015 as they enter the Zone. We advise members to check if their vehicle will be subject to a charge, by using the following link https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/

John Walker Weekend 29, 30, 31 May 2026

We are planning a whole weekend of events to celebrate the 200^th anniversary of the invention of the Friction Match by John Walker of Stockton on Tees in 1826. We have chosen these dates because John Walker was born on 29^th May 1781. The importance of John Walker’s invention to society at large, and also to us as collectors, is immeasurable.

• Friday 29^th May 2026 : afternoon world première at Preston Park Museum of our documentary film about John Walker (funded by a grant from the National Heritage Lottery Fund), the opening of our physical and on-line exhibitions at the Parkmore Hotel, and an evening meal with guest speakers
• Saturday 30^th May 2026 : morning visit to Preston Park Museum to see their John Walker exhibits, an afternoon John Walker Trail coach trip, and a river cruise in the evening with meal and guest speakers
• Sunday 31^st May 2026 : collectors’ meeting with a grand auction and closing ceremony

We will be based at The Parkmore Hotel, a Best Western Hotel, at 636 Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, TS16 0DH, England which we have chosen The Parkmore Hotel because of its location and reputation. We have negotiated a special room rate with the hotel, call them on 01642 786815 to book your accommodation.

We have already created a new web site dedicated to John Walker, which will expand as we approach 2026 and will act as a lasting legacy to John Walker.

If you have information about John Walker that you would like to share with us, or you would like to help with the 2026 celebrations in any way, we would be pleased to hear from you johnwalker2026@phillumeny.com