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Friday, 12 December 2008

Save your stamps for Albatrosses!

Long-line fishing is having a devastating impact on albatross populations across the world - 19 out of 22 species of albatross are threatened with extinction.

Not many people will be fortunate enough to see an albatross, but everyone can take a role in trying to help these magnificent ocean wanderers. If everyone could be encouraged to send in their stamps to the appeal, these birds would have a brighter future.

The RSPB sells stamps to dealers and an auction house. For example, £50 will buy a tori-line (bird scaring device) for a long-line fishing vessel.

You can help us to raise money for the Albatross Appeal by sending us the used stamps from YOUR post.

The RSPB can raise money from ALL types of stamps - whether they are used or un-used, UK, foreign or even first day covers. For example, they raise £1.50 per kg for UK stamps and £12.50 per kg for foreign stamps.

Please send to:

TERRY CUMBERLAND (RSPB Mansfield Group Treasurer)
41, BELMONT ROAD
KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD
NOTTS. NG17 9DY

Please remember to enclose your name and address, or E-Mail address if you have one. Thanks!