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Puffin Club/Puffin Post - anyone else a member

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elkiedee · 19/05/2010 12:42

I've just read a biography of Kaye Webb who ran Puffin Books in the 60s and 70s. They had a club with a members' magazine called Puffin Post.

Did anyone else get the magazines, or even participate in the events?

This is probably one for the older mums, late 30s upwards, as I'm nearly 41 and I think a lot of former Puffineers would be older than me.

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iheartdusty · 19/05/2010 22:35

it is high for just a mag, but as I say, you get to choose a free book (out of about 10 titles) from each issue if that is any consolation.

hester · 19/05/2010 22:34

I loved the Puffin Club! I never attended events, but I used to love the magazine. Those brilliant illustrations... And they used to send you a diary every year.

dbm · 19/05/2010 22:32

thanks for the info iheartdusty, I've just had a quick look at the website; the full price subscription seems pretty high at £45; anyone got any codes fo a discount?!

CMOTdibbler · 19/05/2010 22:18

I remember having a puffin club badge, but not more than that - but must have been a member

iheartdusty · 19/05/2010 22:16

Puffin Post has been revived!!

it is great fun, and you get a free book with every issue.

can't post a link at the moment cos website is playing up but the address is puffinpost.co.uk

I got a discount on the subscription through Red House books at the end of last year.

dbm · 19/05/2010 21:55

yes i remember it with great fondness, I think they should revive it ; that early brand loyalty and engagement is still with me as I prefer buying Penguin books!!!