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Event organisers please use this form to submit your event to BRM which will then appear both here and in the appropriate issue of BRM. Alternatively you may send full details of your forthcoming events to Jean Waterfall, Diary Dates Editor, British Railway Modelling, The Maltings, West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire. UK. PE10 9PH or fax them on 01778 425437.While every care has been taken with the compilation of this information, British Railway Modelling cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. If in doubt, please check with the club/venue concerned. Each section is in date order but you may find it easier to select a town near you from the menu below. |
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Exhibitionsindex31 July 2010 Barnstaple MRCChrist Church Hall, Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon., EX32 7BU Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, OAP £2.00, Child £1.00 Contact: Brian Sweet (Secretary) Telephone: 07788 406144 E-mail: briansweet@rocketmail.com 31 July 2010 Chulmleigh Model Railway Group Chulmleigh Town Hall, Fore Street, Chulmleigh, Devon., EX18 7BR Part of Chulmleigh Old Fair with full family entertainment until late into Saturday evening. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.00, Child £1.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £5.00 Contact: Alan Parsons (Evens Co-ordinator) Telephone: 01769 5810140 (day) / 01769 581052 (eves) E-mail: alan.parsons3@virgin.net 31 July 2010 Enfield Town MRC Royal British Legion Club, Hall Lane, Chingford, London, E4 8HW Some car parking available, other spaces available in Sainsbury's car park. Nat. Rail from Liverpool St to North Chingford and 444 bus to stop at RBL. Saturday: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Concessions £2.00 Contact: Brian Kennaby Telephone: 020 8524 0730 31 July 2010 Tywyn & District MRC Tywyn Baptist Church (in the High Street), Tywyn, Gwynedd., LL36 Saturday: 11.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, OAP £2.50, Child £1.00(Ages 5-16) Contact: Nigel Adams / Bob Hey Telephone: 01654 711604 (Nigel) / 01654 711158 (Bob) E-mail: nigeladams864@btinternet.com 01 August 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Spalding Springfields Exhibition Centre, Camelgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire., PE12 6ET 200 Tables. Springfields is situated one mile east of Spalding next door to the new Springfield Outlet Shops and is clearly signposted from the new bypass (A16) Sunday: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.00, OAP £1.50, Child £1.50 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 01 August 2010 Thirsk and District Model Railway Social GroupThirsk Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire., YO7 1QS Disabled access is available to the majority of the show. Sunday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, OAP £1.50, Child £1.50, Family £7.50(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Rich Christon E-mail: richc@btinternet.com Website: www.expo-thirsk.co.uk 07 August 2010 Porthmadog Model Railway GroupGanolfan Hamdden Glaslyn (Glaslyn Leisure Centre) > Station, Ffestiniog Railway), Stryd y Llan, Ganolfan near Harbour Station, Ffestiniog Railway, Porthmadog, Gwynedd., LL49 9HW Any profits donated to the Parish. Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.00, Child £0.50 Contact: Paul Towers Telephone: 01766 514889 07 August 2010 Severn & Thames Order of Railway Modelling (STORMex)Neville Hall, Milley Road, Waltham St. Lawrence, Reading, Berkshire., RG10 0JP This is STORM's inaugural show, a small group of modellers from the Severn and Thames Valleys who share a common interest in the ?Diesel and Electric modelling era, both in the UK and overseas. Under 5's free. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, Child £1.50 Contact: Stephen Nifcholls Telephone: 07791 873748 E-mail: s_nicholls@ntlworld.com 07 August 2010 to 08 August 2010 Cleveland MRCRedcar and Cleveland College, (opp. Turners Mill) Corporation Road, Redcar Lane (off A174), Redcar, Cleveland., UK NEW VENUE. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Concessions £2.50, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Paul Reed (Secretary) Telephone: 07985 475774 E-mail: cleveland.mrc@hotmail.com 07 August 2010 to 08 August 2010 Plymouth and District MRC (Founded 1963) Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, City Centre, Plymouth, Devon. Disabled access to the exhibition for people with wheelchairs will be via the ramp and then lift. On the Sunday only for the first time, there will be Free car parking with a Free vintage bus that operates hourly to the exhibition from Coypool Park & Ride, departing from 11.00am until 3.00pm and to pick up passengers at Plymouth Railway Station, departing from 11.20am until 3.20pm. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.50, OAP £3.50, Child £2.00, Family £11.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. Jaeger (Exhibition Manager) Telephone: 01752 318467 Website: www.plymouthmrc.co.uk 07 August 2010 to 08 August 2010 Taunton Model Railway Group - West Somerset Railway Steam Fair & Vintage Vehicle Rally Platform 1, Bishops Lydeard Railway Station, West Somerset Railway, West Somerset., TA4 3BX Saturday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Sunday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £1.00, Child £0.50 Contact: Tom Cox Telephone: 01823 430462 E-mail: bathgreenpark@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.bathgreenpark.co.uk 08 August 2010 Aeron Valley Railway Society - West Wales Model Railway ExhibitionThe Primary School, Wellington Gardens, Wellington Street, Aberaeron, Ceredigion., SA46 0BQ Sunday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, OAP £3.00, Child £3.00, Family £8.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Martyn Cook / Dick Bentley Telephone: 01545 571634 Martyn (days) or 01545 470936 Dick (eves) E-mail: nigelbird.books@virgin.net 08 August 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - York Racecourse The Knavesmire Stand, York Racecourse, (South side of city, off A64 bypass), York, Yorkshire., YO23 1EX 160 Tables. York Racecourse is on south side of the city just off the A64 bypass. Sunday: 10.00 am - 2.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00, OAP £1.50, Child £1.50 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 10 August 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Heywood Civic Centre, Wood Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester., OL10 1LW 70 Tables. The Civic Centre is in the centre of Heywood. Junction 19 of the M62 is only 2 miles away. Tuesday: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.50, OAP £1.20, Child £1.20 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 14 August 2010 Bexhill MRC St. Peters Community Centre, Church Street, Old Town, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex., TN40 2HE Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, OAP £2.50, Child £1.50, Family £7.50(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Michael Canning (Publicity Officer) Telephone: 01424 220979 E-mail: m.canning@tesco.net 14 August 2010 Thetford and District MRS - The 7th East Anglia Garden Rail ShowBreckland Middle School, Crown Street, Brandon, Suffolk., IP27 0NJ Accompanied children under 16 Free. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00 Contact: Mike Harris Telephone: 01842 814999 (Mike) E-mail: johnwinter@tdmrs.co.uk Website: www.tdmrs.co.uk 14 August 2010 Wittering and District Railway CircleMemorial Hall, Elms Lane, West Wittering, West Sussex., PO20 8LW Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00, Child £1.00, Concessions £1.50, Family £5.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Ian Pennicott Telephone: 01243 783384 E-mail: pennicottianpen@aol.com 14 August 2010 to 15 August 2010 East Neuk MRC - St. Andrews Model Railway Exhibition Madras College, South Street, St. Andrews, Fife., KY16 9EJ Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm Sunday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £2.50, Family £9.00 Contact: John Montgomery Telephone: 01383 882004 E-mail: john@codedial.co.uk Website: www.eastneukmrc.co.uk 14 August 2010 to 15 August 2010 Leyland MRCWashington Hall Fire Training Centre, West Way, off Southport Road, Euxton, Nr. Chorley, Lancashire., PR7 6DH Car parking Free and disabled parking close to entrance. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, OAP £3.00, Child £3.00, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Fred Stableford (Hon. Sec.) Telephone: 01772 462687 E-mail: fw.stableford@googlemail.com Website: www.leylandmrc.com 14 August 2010 to 15 August 2010 Railwells - Railwells 2010 Wells Town Hall, Market Place, Wells, Somerset. Including Scalefour Southwest and a special section for 64 years of S Scale. Organised by the Wells Railway Fraternity. Accompanied child (14 and under) Free. Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.30 pm Sunday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, OAP £4.00, Child £4.00 Contact: Chris Challis Telephone: 01749 345612 Website: www.railwells.com 14 August 2010 to 15 August 2010 Tramway and Light Railway Society Church House, Groes Lwyd, Off Sea Road, Abergele, North Wales., UK The Tramway & Light Railway Society in association with the Colwyn Model Railway Club will be holding their 1st Exhibition. www.colwynmodelrailwayclub.co.uk Children Free with adult. Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, Concessions £2.00 Contact: Norman Beaumont (Secretary Telephone: 01745 369980 (Ian) or 01244 376118 (Doug) Website: www.tramwayinfo.com 15 August 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Ipswich Rushmere Sports Club, The Street, Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, IP5 7DE 80 Tables. The venue is 3 miles from Ipswich Town Centre. Take Woodbridge Road East, or from Valley Road which becomes the Colchester Road, take the Rushmere Road from the roundabout. Sunday: 10.00 am - 2.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00, OAP £1.50, Child £1.50 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 21 August 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Brentwood The International Hall, Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex., CM15 9NN 240 Tables. The venue is one and a half miles from the town centre. From the M25 leave at J28 and head for Brentwood on the A1023 (look for the brown sign). Take the Ongar Road then turn right into Doddinghurst Road. From the A12 Chelmsford direction leave at the first Brentwood sign. Saturday: 10.00 am - 2.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, OAP £2.00, Child £2.00 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 21 August 2010 to 22 August 2010 Falmouth MRC - Three Spires Railex 2010Truro School, Trennick Lane, (off St. Clements Hill, off Trafalgar roundabout), Truro, Cornwall., TR1 1TH Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £4.50, Child £2.50, Concessions £3.50, Family £13.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: David Curtis Telephone: 01326 312338 Website: www.threespiresrailex.org.uk 21 August 2010 to 22 August 2010 Scarborough and District Railway ModellersPickering Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering, North Yorkshire., YO18 1AA, UK Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, OAP £2.00, Child £1.50, Family £7.50(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Nick Skelton Telephone: 01723 865520 E-mail: skelton834@btinternet.com 22 August 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Huntingdon International Indoor Arena, Kings Bush Centre, Wood Green Animal Shelters, London Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire., PE29 2NH 300 Tables. The venue is on the A1198 Godmanchester to Royston Road, 1 mile from the A14. Sunday: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, OAP £2.00, Child £2.00 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 22 August 2010 Maryport Model Club - 3rd Annual Exhibition The Fleming Place Social Club, Fleming Place, Maryport, Cumbria. Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Child £1.00, Concessions £2.00 Contact: Les Ward / Trevor Austin Telephone: 01900 815853 (Les) / 01900 813661 (Trevor) 22 August 2010 Maryport Model Club - 3rd Annual Exhibition Freemasons Hall, High Street, Maryport, Cumbria. Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Child £1.00, Concessions £2.00 Contact: Les Ward / Trevor Austin Telephone: 01900 815853 (Les) / 01900 813661 (Trevor) 28 August 2010 Bridlington (Area) Railway Modellers and Train Enthusiasts Society (BARMATES) - BARMATES Model Railway ShowThe Old Parcels Office, Bridlington Railway Station, Station Approach, Bridlington, Yorkshire., YO15 3EP £1.00 (all classes) Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £1.00 Contact: David Harrison Telephone: 01262 603309 E-mail: bridmodelrail@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.bridmodelrail.org.uk 28 August 2010 to 29 August 2010 Blyth & District MRS - North Tyneside Model Railway Show - BDMRS 2010Parks Sports Centre, Howden Road, North Shields, Tyne & Wear., NE29 6TL New Venue. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Contact: Gordon Redpath Telephone: 0191 258 3628 E-mail: bdmrs@sky.com 28 August 2010 to 29 August 2010 Burnham and District MRC - Sedgemoor 2010 King Alfred School, Burnham Road, Burnham on Sea, Highbridge, Somerset., TA9 3EE Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, OAP £2.50, Child £2.00, Family £8.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: John Langley (Exhibition Manager) Telephone: 01823 270882 or 01278 722882 E-mail: johnlangley2001@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.burnhamanddmrc.org 28 August 2010 to 29 August 2010 Hawick and District Railway Society - BORDER RAIL 2010Hawick Town Hall, High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire., SCOTTISH BORDERS, UK Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, OAP £2.00, Child £2.00 Contact: Dave Watson (Exhibition) / Ian Bell (Publicity) Telephone: 01750 20739 (Dave) / 01450 375787 (H) / 01450 365589 (W) E-mail: 4472fs@fsmail.net (ian) 28 August 2010 to 29 August 2010 Hayle MRC - Summer ExhibitionHayle Day Care Centre, Commercial Road, Hayle, Cornwall., UK Catering by the club ladies. (Cakes to die for!). There will also be another event running at the same time which may also be of interest on the adjacent site, associated with a local project - the possible development of a Heritage Railway Exhibition Centre and DVD Cinema Centre called The Pioneerium, a mobile cinema in the adjacent car park 'The Screen Machine' showing blockbuster films all day. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, OAP £2.00, Child £2.00(Ages 5-18), Family £7.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: R. H. Mims Telephone: 01736 757910 E-mail: bobmims@live.co.uk 28 August 2010 to 29 August 2010 Manchester Airport Aviation & Transport Fair Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park, Manchester, WA15 8XQ Car park charges apply (max £6). Pedestrians Free. Under 18's Free. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.00 Contact: Glen Wheeler Telephone: 0161 489 2443 E-mail: fair@tasmanchester.co.uk Website: www.tasmanchester.co.uk 28 August 2010 to 29 August 2010 Westinghouse MRC - 50th Anniversary Model Railway ExhibitionThe Corsham School, The Tynings, Corsham, Wiltshire., SN13 9DF Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £1.00, Concessions £2.00, Family £8.00 Contact: Alastair Newall E-mail: info@westinghouse-mrc.org.uk Website: www.westinghouse-mrc.org.uk 28 August 2010 to 30 August 2010 Jersey MRCSt. Peters Community Centre, La Rue De La Fosse, St. Peters, Jersey, C.I.., JE3 7AH, Channel Islands Children under 5 years free of charge. Saturday: 12.00 non - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, OAP £2.00, Child £1.50 Contact: Daniel Avrill Telephone: 01534 733199 / 07797 837846 E-mail: jerseymodelrailway@jerseymail.co.uk 28 August 2010 to 30 August 2010 Skipton and District Railway Society Aireville School, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire., BD23 1UQ, UK Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Child £3.00, Concessions £3.00, Family £12.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Trevor Shaw or Bill Mills Telephone: 01943 831935 (Trevor) / 01282 458018 (Bill) E-mail: secretary@skiptonrailsoc.org.uk Website: www.skiptonrailsoc.org.uk 30 August 2010 Harrogate Model Railway ClubBilton Grange United Reformed Church, Corner Skipton Road and Woodfield Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire., HG1 4LN Monday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Child £1.00 Contact: Richard Pratt (Exhibition Manager) Telephone: 01423 521542 E-mail: harrogatemrc@hotmail.com 30 August 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Norwich The Exhibition Centre, Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk., NR5 0TT 230 Tables. The Showground is signposted from all major roads around Norwich. Monday: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 04 September 2010 Landford MRC - Landford MRELandford Village Hall, Lyndhurst Road (B3079), Landford, Wiltshire. Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, OAP £2.00, Child £2.00, Family £6.00 Contact: John Davies Telephone: 01794 322925 (eves) E-mail: john.dav@btinternet.com 04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010 Andover MRC - MODELEX 2010 The New John Hanson School, Floral Way, off Salisbury Road, Andover, Hampshire., SP10 3PB, UK Now in our 31st year. Prices held for 4th year running. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, OAP £3.00, Child £3.00, Family £9.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Mark Reddick Telephone: 07879 717155 E-mail: markreddick8@googlemail.com Website: www.amrc.hampshire.org.uk 04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010 Grantham Railway Society - Grantham Rail ShowCentral Technology College, Rushcliffe Road, (off A607 Manthorpe Road to Lincoln), Grantham, Lincolnshire., NG31 8ED Sponsored by First Hull Trains. Under 5's Free. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm Sunday: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, OAP £2.00, Child £1.50, Family £8.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: P. Mason Telephone: 01476 407569 E-mail: fastrack@cottesmorepress.fsbusiness.co.uk 04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010 Taunton Model Railway Group - West Somerset Railway Late Summer Weekend Platform 1, Bishops Lydeard Railway Station, West Somerset Railway, West Somerset., TA4 3BX Saturday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Sunday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £1.00, Child £0.50 Contact: Tom Cox Telephone: 01823 430462 E-mail: bathgreenpark@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.bathgreenpark.co.uk 04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010 Ulster MRCThe Museum and Civic Centre, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim., BT38 7DG, Northern Ireland Admission Free. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm Contact: Brian King (Secretary) Telephone: 0289 337 3774 E-mail: brian.king@uwclub.net Website: www.freewebs.com/ulstermrc/ 04 September 2010 to 05 September 2010 Your Model Railway Club - Kernow YMR ExhibitionThe Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Redruth, Cornwall., TR15 3QS Organised by the YMR forum, this will feature the biggest range of manufacturers at any show in the South West. An additional feature will be the series of 1-hour seminars (to be held in the Conference Lounge overlooking the exhibition hall) on a wide variety of modelling subjects. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, OAP £4.50, Child £4.00 Contact: Jeff Chick Telephone: 01209 714099 (Chris) or 01633 619189 (Jeff) E-mail: gwentrail@talktalk.net Website: www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com 05 September 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Malvern 3 Counties Showground, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire., WR13 6NW 220 Tables. Easy to reach from the Midlands, South Wales and the West Country (M5, J8/M50,J1) Sunday: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, OAP £2.00, Child £1.00 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 11 September 2010 Advent Modellers - Aldeburgh Model Experience 20103 Centres Aldeburgh Community Centre Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh Fairfield Centre, Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Admission to all halls, free car park and vintage bus ride between venues. Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, Family £12.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Michael Thorpe Telephone: 01473 421850 E-mail: michael.thorpe3@ntlworld.com Website: www.adventmodellers.com 11 September 2010 Bishops Stortford Railway SocietyMarkwell Pavilion, Castle Gardens, The Causeway, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire., UK Children under 5 Free. Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.50, Child £1.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00 Contact: Brian Hayward / Barry Bridges (Hon. Secretary) Telephone: 01289 505135 (Brian) / 07925 581351 (Barry) 11 September 2010 Northolt MRC - Diamond Jubilee Exhibition 2010 The Northolt Community Centre, Ealing Road, Northolt, Middlesex., UB5 6AD Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, OAP £1.50, Child £1.50, Family £6.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Colin Thompson (Secretary) Telephone: 07713 242756 E-mail: colin.thompson@talktalk.net 11 September 2010 Olney MRCCarlton House Club, High Street, Olney, Bucks.., MK46 4BB Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, OAP £1.50, Child £1.50, Family £5.50(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Malcolm Haynes Telephone: 01234 241686 Website: www.olneymrc.org.uk 11 September 2010 Romiley Methodist Railway ModellersRomiley Methodist Church, Hill Street(opposite Grey Horse Public House on B6104), Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire., SK6 3AH, UK Admission by donation. Proceeds to Action for Children (NCH) Leave-on site parking for the disabled. Saturday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Contact: C. W. Hulme Telephone: 0161 430 4724 Website: www.rmrm.urwick.co.uk 11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010 Glossop and District MRCBradbury Community House, Market Street, Glossop, Derbyshire., SK13 8AR Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Child £2.00, Concessions £2.00, Family £8.00 Contact: Erik Watson Telephone: 01457 863309 E-mail: waterikson724@talktalk.net 11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010 Meridienne Exhibitions - International N Gauge Show Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, The Fosse, Fosse Way (Junction A425/B4455), Leamington Spa, Warwickshire., CV31 1XN Advanced tickets are available via the website www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk or call 01926 614101. Discounted tickets: Adult £7.50; Senior Citizen £6.50; Child (5-14 inc) £4.00; Family £19.00. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.50, OAP £7.50, Child £5.00(Ages 5-14 inc.), Family £22.00 Contact: Avril Spence Telephone: 01926 614101 E-mail: avril@meridenneexhibitions.co.uk Website: www.ngaugeshow.co.uk 11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010 Railway Enthusiasts ClubWoking Leisure Centre, Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey., GU22 9BA, UK Group discounts available. Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.30 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £6.00, Child £3.00 Contact: Kevin Fry Telephone: 01252 542574 E-mail: rec.exhibition@ntlworld.com Website: www.rec-farnborough.org.uk 11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010 Reading Society of Model Engineers Blessed Hugh Faringdon School, Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire., RG30 3EP Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.50 Contact: Tony Giles Telephone: 0118 959 9732 Website: www.rsme.co.uk 11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010 STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway - Swindon Railway FestivalSTEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire., SN2 2TA Celebrate 175 years of the GWR with Pete Waterman, Hornby, Bachmann and 15 of the UK's best GWR model railways. Traction engines, trade stands, BBQ, Real Ale Bar and loads more - see website for details. Family (2+3) £27.00. Under 2's Free. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, Concessions £5.50, Family £24.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Ian Surtees Telephone: 01793 466619 or 01793 466637 E-mail: isurtees@swindon.gov.uk Website: www.steam-museum.org.uk 11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010 The E.M. Gauge Society - 31st expoEM North 2010Colne Valley Leisure Centre, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, Yorkshire., HD7 5AB, UK £3.00 EMGS Members. Two day ticket which includes partners. Accompanied children admitted free. Saturday: 10.30 am - 6.00 pm Sunday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £4.00 Contact: Arnold Belfield (Exhibition Manager) Telephone: 0161 330 9754 E-mail: publicity@emgs.org Website: www.emgs.org 11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010 Worthing MRC Durrington High School, The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex., BN13 1JX Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Child £2.00, Family £11.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: James Rann E-mail: secretary@worthingmrc.co.uk Website: www.worthingmrc.co.uk/mrc/ 12 September 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Spalding Springfields Exhibition Centre, Camelgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire., PE12 6ET 200 Tables. Springfields is situated one mile east of Spalding next door to the new Springfield Outlet Shops and is clearly signposted from the new bypass (A16) Sunday: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.00, OAP £1.50, Child £1.50 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 18 September 2010 Mid Essex MRC - 33rd Mid Essex Model Railway ExhibitionThe Shenfield High School, Oliver Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex., CM15 8RY, UK Free Bus Service from Shenfield Station (subject to availability). Large Free Car Park is attached to the High School. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm Contact: P. R. Burrell Telephone: 07712 102574 E-mail: peter.burrell1@live.co.uk Website: www.midessexmrc.org 18 September 2010 The Three Millimetre Society - 3mm WestFest '10 Ilton Village Hall (Merryfield Hall), Ilton, Ilminster, Somerset. All proceeds to the Ilton Village Hall Funds. 3mm Society members £1.00. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: Brian Golding Telephone: 01460 259718 (evenings only please) 18 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 Blackpool & North Fylde MRCFleetwood Sports College, Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire., FY7 8HE Free car park at venue. Bus routes 1 and 14 and trams from Blackpool stops nearby. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.50, OAP £3.50, Child £2.50(Ages -16), Family £12.50(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Ian Donkin (Exhibition Secretary) Telephone: 01253 823951 E-mail: donkin959@btinternet.com Website: www.blackpoolandnorthfyldemrc.co.uk 18 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 Boston MRSStickney Village Hall, (7 miles north of Boston on A16), Stickney, Boston, Lincolnshire. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Child £1.00, Concessions £2.00, Family £7.00 Contact: David Currie (Secretary) Telephone: 07958 137122 E-mail: david.currie24@btinternet.com 18 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 Erith MRS - Bexleyheath Model Railway ExhibitionHuxtable & Scout Halls, St. Martins Church, Erith Road, Bexleyheath, Kent., DA7 6LE Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £1.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £2.50, Family £7.50 Contact: Paul Plummer (Exhibition Manager) Telephone: 07736 560956 E-mail: emrsexhibitions@btinternet.com Website: www.erithmrs.ukmodelhops.co.uk 18 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 Inverness & District MRC Spectrum Centre, Margaret Street, (adjacent to Bus Station, Rose Street car park), Inverness, IV1 1LS, Scotland Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £2.00, Concessions £2.00, Family £9.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Eddie Reffin E-mail: eddie@reffin1973.wanadoo.co.uk 18 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 Redditch MRC - Redditch 2010 Trinity High School, (Town Centre Ring Road - Access 1), Grove Street, Redditch, Worcs.., B98 8HB Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, OAP £4.00, Child £3.00, Family £14.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Guy Craddock (Exhibition Manager) / Mick Clements Telephone: 01527 540289 (Guy) / 01527 67544 (Mick) Website: www.redditch-mrc.com 18 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 Shipley MRSBaildon Recreation Centre, Green Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire., BD17 5JH Shipley Railway Station approximately 10-15 minutes walk to the Exhibition. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, OAP £4.50, Child £2.30(Ages 5+), Family £11.00 Contact: Derek Shore Telephone: 01274 593031 Website: www.shipleymrs.org.uk 19 September 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Mansfield The Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road, (Inner Ring Road), Mansfield, Nottinghamshire., NG19 7BH 100 Tables. The Civic Centre is on the Inner Ring Road and is signposted throughout the town. Sunday: 10.00 am - 2.30 pm Prices: Adult £1.50, OAP £1.20, Child £1.20 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 25 September 2010 1st Rode Major Scout Group - Rode Model Railway ShowRode Memorial Hall, High Street, Rode, Nr. Frome, Somerset., BA11 6PZ Saturday: 11.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, Child £1.00, Concessions £1.50 Contact: Daniel Mears Telephone: 07592 002185 E-mail: rmrs@djfilmcrew.co.uk 25 September 2010 Culm Valley MRC Willand Village Hall, Willand, Cullompton, Devon., EX15 2PL Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £1.50 Contact: David Fosberry (Exhibitions Manager) Telephone: 01884 821811 E-mail: davidfosberry@hotmail.com Website: www.cvmrc.co.uk 25 September 2010 Enfield Whitewebbs Railway ModellersWhitewebbs Museum of Transport, Whitewebbs Road, Enfield, Middlesex., EN2 9HW, UK Suitable for disabled visitors, lift to first floor. Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Child £3.00, Concessions £3.00, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Les Smith (Public Relations Officer) Telephone: 0208 508 1938 25 September 2010 to 26 September 2010 Cupar and District Model Railway Club - 19th Annual Exhibition Corn Exchange, St. Catherine Street, Cupar, Fife., KY15 4BT, UK Cupar & District Model Railway Club Meetings Monday & Thursday evenings 6.30pm-9.30pm, Castlehill Centre, Cupar, Fife. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Child £2.50, Concessions £3.00, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Telephone: 07739 467301 Mon-Thur 7-9pm E-mail: secretary@cuparmrc.co.uk 25 September 2010 to 26 September 2010 Forest Modellers - The Lydney Show Whitecross School, Lydney, Gloucestershire. Saturday: 11.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Child £2.50(Ages -16), Concessions £3.50, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Jon Beales Telephone: 01594 837473 E-mail: jonbeales213@btinternet.com 25 September 2010 to 26 September 2010 Halifax Model Railway ClubNorth Bridge Leisure Centre, North Bridge, Halifax, West Yorkshire., HX3 6TE Free car parking on Sunday. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, OAP £4.00, Child £3.00, Family £14.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Geoff Bridge (Exhibition Manager) Telephone: 01422 371489 E-mail: bridgegeoff@aol.com Website: www.halifaxmrc.co.uk 25 September 2010 to 26 September 2010 Leigh MRS Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire., WN7 5NL Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, OAP £4.00, Child £3.00(Ages -16), Family £13.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Craig Holt / Phil Gower (Exhibition Managers) Telephone: 07506 749812 (Craig) / 01257 483545 (Phil) E-mail: john_h_edge@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.leighmrs.co.uk/ 25 September 2010 to 26 September 2010 Scalefour Society - Scaleforum 2010 The Leisure Centre, Guildford Road, Leatherhead, Surrey., KT22 8BL Scalefour Society members £4.50. (Discount rate of £3.50 per person for groups of four or more Scalefour Society members if purchased in advance. Non-members £7.50. Free admission for partners and accompanied children. Admission tickets valid both days. Advanced tickets available at www.scalefour.org Saturday: 10.30 am - 6.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Contact: Terry Bendall Telephone: 01525 384779 E-mail: terrybendall@scalefour.org Website: www.scalefour.org 25 September 2010 to 26 September 2010 Soar Valley MRCGarendon High School, Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire., LE11 4SQ, UK Free parking on the sight. Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, OAP £3.00, Child £1.00, Family £9.00(Entry for 2+3) Contact: Adrian Lambourne / Richard Proudman Telephone: 01509 815923 (Adrian) / 0116 237 6395 (Richard) Website: www.svmrc.co.uk 26 September 2010 Banbury and District MRC - BANRAIL 2010Banbury School, Ruskin Road, Jct.11 M40, Banbury, Oxfordshire., OX16 9HY Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Concessions £3.00, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Rod Maguire Telephone: 01295 660445 02 October 2010 Beaconsfield & District MRC The Beaconsfield High School (for Girls), Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield (Old Town), Buckinghamshire., HP9 1SJ Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £1.50, Concessions £2.50 Contact: Roy Jackson Telephone: 01753 643724 Website: www.beaconsfieldmrc.org 02 October 2010 Bentley MRG - Chippenham Model Railway ShowSheldon Sports Centre, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire., SN14 6HJ Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, OAP £3.00, Child £2.00 Contact: John Turner / Geoff Endacott Telephone: 01392 877732 (John) / 01249 657283 (Geoff) E-mail: john.turner24@btinternet.com Website: www.chippenhammrs.org.uk 02 October 2010 Broadland Model Railway Club - Aylsham Model Railway Exhibition 2009 The Jubilee Centre, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk., NR11 With wheelchair one helping companion free. Special Super Deal from Wroxham 10.00am train Bure Valley Railway all inclusive ticket £8.00. £7.50 pre-booked. Exhibition adjacent to Bure Valley Railway which is sponsoring Exhibition. Bure Valley Railway for train tickets 01263 733858. Saturday: 10.15 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £2.50, Concessions £2.50 Contact: Brian Willdocks Telephone: 01263 734115 E-mail: brian@foxglove.go-plus.net Website: www.burevalleyrailway.co.uk 02 October 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Brentwood The International Hall, Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex., CM15 9NN 240 Tables. The venue is one and a half miles from the town centre. From the M25 leave at J28 and head for Brentwood on the A1023 (look for the brown sign). Take the Ongar Road then turn right into Doddinghurst Road. From the A12 Chelmsford direction leave at the first Brentwood sign. Saturday: 10.00 am - 2.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, OAP £2.00, Child £2.00 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 02 October 2010 to 03 October 2010 Bristol Brunel MRC City Academy, Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, BS5 9JH Free Parking. Saturday: 11.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, OAP £3.00, Child £2.00(Ages -14) Telephone: 0117 960 7111 or 07770 821383 E-mail: toad@bristolbrunelmodelrailwayclub.co.uk Website: www.bristolbrunelmodelrailwayclub.co.uk 02 October 2010 to 03 October 2010 Cirencester Railway SocietyDeer Park School, Stroud Road, Cirencester, Glos.., GL7 1XB The Exhibition is organised by Cirencester Railway Society, local modellers and the Friends of Deer Park School. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Child £3.00, Concessions £3.00, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Alan Postlethwaite Telephone: 01452 770447 E-mail: alanfpost@googlemail.com 02 October 2010 to 03 October 2010 Croydon MRC John Ruskin College, Selsdon Park Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, Surrey., CR2 8JJ, UK : 10.00 am - 5.00 pm : 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.50, OAP £3.50, Child £2.00, Family £11.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: David Stocks (Publicity Team) Telephone: 0208 657 2292 or 0208 395 5580 Website: www.croydonmrs.org.uk 02 October 2010 to 03 October 2010 Fareham and District MRC - Fareham Annual RailExWickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham, Nr. Fareham, Hampshire., PO17 5AL Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Child £3.00, Concessions £3.00, Family £12.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Geoff Elliott Telephone: 01329 318976 E-mail: geoff_elliott@talktalk.net Website: www.fadmrc.hampshire.org.uk/ 02 October 2010 to 03 October 2010 Ilford and West Essex MRC - West Essex Modelrail 2010 - 55th Annual ExhibitionSt. Edwards School, London Road, (Next to Westlands Playing Fields), Romford, Essex., RM7 9NX Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Ilford & West Essex MRC with a historic meeting of the three oldest model railway clubs. The Model Railway Club 1910 Wimbledon MRC 1926 Ilford & West Essex MRC 1930 Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Contact: Tony Spencer / Steve Wraight Telephone: 07730 420283 E-mail: modrail@iwemrc.org.uk / exhibition@iwemrc.org.uk Website: www.iwemrc.org.uk 02 October 2010 to 03 October 2010 Mickleover Model Railway GroupCommunity Centre, Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, Derby., DE3 5DA Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Child £2.00, Concessions £2.00, Family £8.00 Contact: Selwyn North Telephone: 07794 214323 Website: www.mmrg.org.uk 02 October 2010 to 03 October 2010 Shildon Model Railway Club - 25th Club ExhibitionCivic Hall, Main Square, Shildon, Co. Durham., DL4 1AH Disabled Access (stage excepted). Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, OAP £2.50, Child £1.50 Contact: Dave Walker (Secretary) / Dave Atkinson Telephone: 01325 310899 / 01388 773586 E-mail: deltics4dave@btinternet.com Website: www.shildonmrc.com 03 October 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - York Racecourse The Knavesmire Stand, York Racecourse, (South side of city, off A64 bypass), York, Yorkshire., YO23 1EX 160 Tables. York Racecourse is on south side of the city just off the A64 bypass. Sunday: 10.00 am - 2.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00, OAP £1.50, Child £1.50 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 05 October 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Heywood Civic Centre, Wood Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester., OL10 1LW 70 Tables. The Civic Centre is in the centre of Heywood. Junction 19 of the M62 is only 2 miles away. Tuesday: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.50, OAP £1.20, Child £1.20 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 08 October 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Alfreton Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire., DE55 7BD 70 Tables. The Venue is just off the Town Centre. Friday: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.50, OAP £1.20, Child £1.20 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 09 October 2010 Sheffield Model Railway SocietyDavy United Sports & Social Club, Prince of Wales Road between Darnall and Parkway, (Parkway link to M1 and City), Sheffield, Yorkshire., UK Disabled access via lift, help always available. Under 5's Free. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Child £1.00(Ages 5-16) Contact: K. Ballam (Hon. Secretary) Telephone: 01709 555578 Website: www.sheffield-mrs.com 09 October 2010 Tring and District MRC - TaD-Rail 2010Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire., HP4 3AH, UK Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, Child £3.00(Ages -16), Family £12.00(Entry for 2+3) Contact: Michael Sumpter Telephone: 01525 374975 E-mail: information@tdmrc.co.uk Website: www.tdmrc.co.uk 09 October 2010 to 10 October 2010 Caistorail MRC - CaistoRail Model Railway Club Caistor Town Hall, Caistor, North Lincolnshire. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, Child £1.50, Concessions £1.50, Family £7.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Peter Fowler Telephone: 01472 851736 09 October 2010 to 10 October 2010 Elizabethan Railway SocietySummit Centre, Lowmoor Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, Notts.., NG17 7LL Celebrating 50 Years. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £1.50 Contact: Robert Riley / John Watson Telephone: 01623 550307 / 07812 144410 E-mail: jw@crsrisk.com Website: www.elizabethanrailwaysociety.4t.com 09 October 2010 to 10 October 2010 Elizabethan Railway SocietyThe Clubrooms, Lammas Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts.., NG17 2AD Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Contact: Trevor Peat (Show Manager) Telephone: 07870 120463 / 01773 590208 (Home) E-mail: trevorpeat@talktalk.net Website: www.elizabethanrailwaysociety.4t.com 09 October 2010 to 10 October 2010 Elizabethan Railway Society (Founded 1959) - Celebrating 50 YearsThe Summit Centre, Lowmoor Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Notts.., NG17 7LL Free Parking. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £1.50 Contact: John Watson (Secretary) / Trevor Peat Telephone: 01629 536815 E-mail: trevor.peat@derbyshire.gov.uk Website: www.elizabethanrailwaysociety.4t.com 09 October 2010 to 10 October 2010 G-Wizz Garden Railway Display Team - North West Garden Railway and Narrow Gauge ExhibitionLytham-St. Annes High Technology College, Worsley Road, Ansdell, Lytham, Lancashire., FY8 4DG, UK This year we are celebrating our 10th Anniversary of this popular event. Large Free Car Park. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.50, OAP £3.50, Child £2.50, Family £11.50 Contact: Allan Judd Telephone: 01253 403069 Website: www.g-wizz-group.co.uk 10 October 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Huntingdon International Indoor Arena, Kings Bush Centre, Wood Green Animal Shelters, London Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire., PE29 2NH 300 Tables. The venue is on the A1198 Godmanchester to Royston Road, 1 mile from the A14. Sunday: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, OAP £2.00, Child £2.00 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 10 October 2010 Keighley MRC - 7mm FestivalThe Clubrooms, Knowle Mills, South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire., BD21 1SY Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Concessions £2.00 Contact: Micfk McNamara (Publicity Officer) Telephone: 07771 565617 E-mail: mickmcnamara@btinternet.com 10 October 2010 Oxford and District MRC - ZEDEX 2010Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor Village Hall, Draycott Road, Southmoor, Abingdon, Oxfordshire., OX13 5BY Child £2.00 (free with adult). American, Continental and English layouts. Sunday: 10.30 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, OAP £3.00, Child £2.00 Contact: Peter McConnell (Co-ordinator) Telephone: 01865 820559 E-mail: zedex2010@googlemail.com Website: www.oxfordmrc.org.uk 15 October 2010 to 19 October 2010 Meridienne Exhibitions - Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, The Fosse, Fosse Way (Junction A425/B4455), Leamington Spa, Warwickshire., CV31 1XN The show for model engineers. Full lecture programme can be found on the website as well as a list of all exhibitors attending. FREE car parking for over 2,000 vehicles. Reduced price advance tickets are available until 1st October 2010, after this date full price tickets are available in advance until 6th October 2010. Advance Discounted Tickets: Adult £8.00; Senior Citizen £7.00; Child (7-16 inc) £4.00; Family Ticket 1 £12.00; Family Ticket 2 £20.00. Friday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £9.00, OAP £8.00, Child £5.00(Ages 7-16 inc), Family £14.00 Contact: Avril Spence Telephone: 01926 614101 E-mail: avril@meridienneexhibitions.co.uk Website: www.modelengineeringexhibition.co.uk 15 October 2010 to 19 October 2010 Meridienne Exhibitions - Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, The Fosse, Fosse Way (Junction A425/B4455), Leamington Spa, Warwickshire., CV31 1XN Discounted admission prices: Adult £8.00; Senior Citizen £7.00; Child (5-14 inc.) £4.00; Family 1 £12.00; Family 2 £20.00. Friday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £9.00, OAP £8.00, Child £5.00(Ages 5-14), Family £14.00 Contact: Avril Spence Telephone: 01926 614101 E-mail: avril@meridienneexhibitions.co.uk Website: www.modelengineeringexhibition.co.uk 16 October 2010 Plymouth G Scale GroupThe Plymstock & District Community Centre, (Situated in the Broadway Car Park), Plymstock, Devon. Organised by Plymouth "G" Scale Group. Possibly the best G Scale Exhibition layout in the South West. Time-limited Free Parking. Light Refreshments. Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.00, OAP £1.50, Child £0.50(Ages 5-14) Contact: Barry Docking Telephone: 01752 361687 / 01752 881752 16 October 2010 to 17 October 2010 Christchurch Model Railway Club Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School, Mallard Road (opposite Castlepoint Shopping Centre), Castle Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset., BH8 9PW Accompanied children Free. Saturday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Child £3.00, Concessions £3.00 Contact: Pete Whitcher Telephone: 01202 486802 E-mail: petewhitcher@hotmail.com Website: www.christchurchmrc.org.uk 16 October 2010 to 17 October 2010 Railfair Ottawa - RAILFAIR 33 - 2010Algonguin College, Building D, Woodroffe and Baseline Roads, Ottawa, Ontario., Canada Jointly sponsored by The British Railway Modellers of North America (BRMNA) and the Ottawa Valley Associated Railroaders (OVAR). Adults $8.00; Students & Seniors (65+) $5.00; Children 5-12 years $2.00. Children under 5 years Free. Additional information www.railfair.ca Saturday: 11.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Contact: Graeme Cook / Dave Venables Telephone: 00 613 829 1377 (Dave Venables) E-mail: graeme.cook@3web.com / brmna@ca.inter.net Website: www.railfair.ca 16 October 2010 to 17 October 2010 The National Festival of British Railway Modelling East of England Showground, Alwalton, Peterborough, Cambs.., PE2 6XE Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Contact: Warners Group Publications Telephone: 01778 391123 Website: www.warnersgroup.co.uk 16 October 2010 to 17 October 2010 Uckfield MRC - 26th Uckfield Model Railway ExhibitionUckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Bell Farm Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex., TN22 1AE, UK Up to 2 children will be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Refreshments on sale all weekend from the licensed restaurant. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, Child £2.50 Contact: Adrian Colenutt Telephone: 01903 745759 E-mail: adrianmc@uckfieldmrc.co.uk Website: www.uckfieldmrc.co.uk 17 October 2010 Stowmarket Railway Club - Needham Market Toy, Train, Model Collectors Fair & Hobby FestNeedham Market Community Centre, Needham Market, Suffolk., IP6 8BB Organised by Stowmarket Railway Club. Children Free. Sunday: 11.00 am - 3.30 pm Prices: Adult £1.00 Contact: David Preece (Secretary) Telephone: 01449 771360 E-mail: davidpreece612@btinternet.com Website: www.stowrailclub.org.uk 23 October 2010 Abingdon and District MRC - Didcot Model Railway ExhibitionWillowbrook Leisure Centre, Bowmont Water (off Avon Way), Didcot, Oxfordshire., OX11 7AF Follow the signs to Didcot Football Club. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £1.50(Ages 5-15), Concessions £3.00 Contact: Ivan Cadge Telephone: 07876 746591 23 October 2010 Beckenham and West Wickham MRC - One Day Model Railshow 2010St. John's Church Hall, Eden Park Avenue, Beckenham, Kent., BR3 3JN Fully accessible to hand powered wheelchairs. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, Child £3.00, Concessions £3.00, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Nick Taylor (Secretary) Telephone: 07967 807581 Website: bwwmrc.co.uk 23 October 2010 Birmingham MRCSt. Cuthberts Church Hall, St. Cuthberts Square, Castle Vale, Birmingham, B35 7PS Small car park available. Bus 67 from city centre. Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Child £2.00, Concessions £2.00, Family £7.00 Contact: Paul Boot (Chairman) Telephone: 0121 608 5564 E-mail: gog12605@aol.com Website: www.youtube.com/group/birminghammrc 23 October 2010 Chelmsford MRCKing Edward VI Grammar School, Broomfield Road, (5 mins walk from train/railway stations), Chelmsford, Essex., CM1 3SX, UK Admission includes guide. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, OAP £3.00, Child £2.00 Contact: John Lee / Roy Pearce Telephone: 01245 283622 (Roy) / 01277 622297 (John) E-mail: jonjanlee@onetel.com Website: www.chelmsford-and-district-mrc.webs.com 23 October 2010 Lions Club of Chichester - Model Railway ExhibitionMain Hall, Boy's High School, Kingsham Road, Chichester, West Sussex., PO19 8AE, UK Event organised by Lions Club of Chichester and sponsored by Richardsons of Midhurst - Coach Hire. All proceeds go to charities supported by Lions Club of Chichester. Further information: 07777 681292 or visit: www.chillions.org.uk An auctioneer specialising in collectable toys will be on hand to value any old toys you may have lurking in your loft, and he will arrange for sale of such items should the owner wish. Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, OAP £3.00, Child £2.00(Ages -12), Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Chris Cheney Telephone: 07777 681292 E-mail: cnc22@btinternet.com Website: www.chilions.org.uk 23 October 2010 SCOTGOGLow Port Recreation and Outdoor Centre, 1 Blackness Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian., EH49 7HZ Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Child £1.00(Ages -16), Family £7.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Barry Welton Telephone: 01506 202086 / 07885 423848 E-mail: welton@blueyonder.co.uk 23 October 2010 to 24 October 2010 Somerset Railway Modellers Club - RAIL-EX Southwest (Taunton) 2010Taunton School, Staplegrove Road, Taunton, Somerset., TA24 8SB Saturday: 10.30 am - 5.30 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £6.00, OAP £5.00, Child £3.50, Family £15.00 Contact: David Nelhams Telephone: 01643 706736 (David) / 01643 702117 (Marcus) E-mail: nelhams1@tiscali.co.uk Website: www.somerset-modellers.org/www.somerset-modellers.co.uk 23 October 2010 to 25 October 2010 The Model Railway Society of Ireland - Model Railway Exhibition 2010Saint Paul's College, Sybil Hill, Raheny, Dublin 5, Ireland Adults 6.00 Euros; Children 3.00 Euros; Students & OAPO's 4.00 Euros. Saturday: 11.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday: 11.00 am - 6.00 pm Saturday: 11.00 am - 5.00 pm Contact: Tony Mirolo / Ron Cramption (Exhibition Manager) Telephone: 353 1 2881387 (Ron) E-mail: info@modelrailways.ie Website: www.modelrailways.ie 24 October 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Lincolnshire The Exhibition Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln, Lincolnshire., LN2 2NA 200 Tables. 4m from Lincoln on the A15 Lincoln to Scunthorpe Road. From the Midlands keep on the ring road for about 4m then left on the A15. From the North leave the M180 on the A15 to Lincoln. Sunday: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.00, OAP £1.50, Child £1.50 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 30 October 2010 to 31 October 2010 Bodmin and District Model Railway ClubBodmin Community College, Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, Cornwall., PL31 1DD, UK Under 5's Free. Free Parking. Assisted disabled access. Refreshments from trailer outside. 5 mins from Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, OAP £3.00, Child £2.00, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Phil Tombs Telephone: 01752 510624 (evenings) E-mail: 10megr@googlemail.com 30 October 2010 to 31 October 2010 Hazel Grove and District MRS Hazel Grove Recreation Centre, next to Hazel Grove High School, Jacksons Lane, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire., UK Courtesy bus from Hazel Grove Station every half hour (Sat) 9.00am-4.00pm. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.50, Concessions £3.50, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: Toni Zientek (Publicity) Telephone: 01625 877098 E-mail: antoni.zientek@btinternet.com 30 October 2010 to 31 October 2010 Leeds MRS - 56th Annual ExhibitionLeeds Grammar School, Harrogate Road, Alwoodley Gates (A61), North Leeds, West Yorkshire., LS17 8GS, UK Free parking for over 350 cars. Level access for disabled. Children go free. Saturday: 10.00 am- 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £6.00, Concessions £5.00 Contact: Richard Smith (Exhibition Manager) Telephone: 0113 278 8387 E-mail: richardsmith143@btinternet.com Website: www.lmrs.co.uk 31 October 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Beccles (on the Norfolk/Suffolk border) Beccles Sports Centre, Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk., NR34 9PF 100 Tables. The venue is on Ringsfield Road, just off the B1062 Beccles to Bungay Road. Sunday: 10.00 am - 2.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00, OAP £1.50, Child £1.50 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com 31 October 2010 Model-Train Bourse - 18. International Model-Train Bourse Centre de loisirs, Rue de l'Alzette Steinsel, (former basketball hall), Steinsel, Luxembourg This Model-Train Bourse is for collectors or people who are just looking to get started with the hobby, this event you don't want to miss! For more information: http://www.module-club.lu Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Contact: Tom C.V. Schintgen E-mail: tom.schintgen@module-club.lu Website: www.module-club lu 06 November 2010 Aberdeen MRC Britannia Hotel, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB21 9LN Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £4.00, Child £2.00, Concessions £3.00, Family £10.00 Contact: Exhibition Manager Telephone: 07796 897996 E-mail: stuart@aberdeenmrc.co.uk Website: facebook.com/aberdeenmrc 06 November 2010 Padiham Unitarian ChurchPadiham Unitarian Chapel lHall, (next to Padiham Memorial Park), Knight Hill, Padiham, Lancashire., BB12 8JH Disabled visitors may need assistance with car park access slope if disabled parking space is full. Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Child £1.50 Contact: Paul Backhouse / Barry Brown Telephone: 01282 776115 (Paul) / 01282 773336 (Barry) E-mail: paul@wcr.co.uk 07 November 2010 J & J Fairs Ltd. - Ipswich Rushmere Sports Club, The Street, Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, IP5 7DE 80 Tables. The venue is 3 miles from Ipswich Town Centre. Take Woodbridge Road East, or from Valley Road which becomes the Colchester Road, take the Rushmere Road from the roundabout. Sunday: 10.00 am - 2.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00, OAP £1.50, Child £1.50 Contact: David Webb (General Manager) Telephone: 01522 698388 Website: www.j-jwebbtoyfairs.com Open Daysindex06 August 2010 Merseyside MRS - Open EveningCavendish Enterprise Centre, Brassey Street, Birkenhead, Wirral., CH41 8BY Friday: 7.30 pm - 10.00 pm Contact: Lynn Groves (Publicity Officer) Telephone: 0151 606 0912 E-mail: lynn.groves4@ntlworld.com Website: www.merseysidemrs.co.uk 14 August 2010 to 15 August 2010 Cheddar Steam Club Sharpham Road, (bear left down lane at end of Sharpham Road), Cheddar Non club members are charged £1.00 for day membership. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.00 Contact: Ernie Parsons Telephone: 01934 833112 E-mail: er-ju_4@tiscali.co.uk 15 August 2010 Ramsey Rural Museum - Model Railway DayRamsey Rural Museum, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Huntingdon., PE26 2XD Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, Child £3.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £4.00, Family £14.00 Contact: Mike Latchem (Exhibition Organiser) Telephone: 01354 694241 E-mail: m.r.latchem@btinternet.com Website: www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk 28 August 2010 to 30 August 2010 Gainsborough Model Railway Society Florence Terrace, (Near Tesco car park), Gainsborough, Lincolnshire., DN21 1BE, UK Saturday: 1.30 pm - 6.00 pm Sunday: 1.30 pm - 6.00 pm Monday: 10.30 am - 6.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, OAP £2.50, Child £2.50, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. A. Clapham Telephone: 01427 615871 E-mail: richardwoods75@btinternet.com Website: www.gainsboroughmodelrailway.ik.com 03 September 2010 Merseyside MRS - Opening EveningCavendish Enterprise Centre, Brassey Street, Birkenhead, Wirral., CH41 8BY Friday: 7.30 pm - 10.00 pm Contact: Lynn Groves (Publicity Officer) Telephone: 0151 606 0912 E-mail: lynn.groves4@ntlworld.com Website: www.merseysidemrs.co.uk 04 September 2010 March & District MRCSt. Peter's Church Hall, High Street, March, Cambs., PE15 9JR Everyone welcome, come along and see how the club builds and operates model railways and check out progress on the new club OO layout. Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £1.00 Contact: Gary Christy (Secretary) Telephone: 01354 653045 E-mail: secretary@mdmrc.org.uk 11 September 2010 Ipswich Railway Modellers Association Association Headquarters, Welton House, 40a Norfolk Road, Ipswich, Suffolk., IP4 2HB Free entry to all. Chjildren must be accompanied by adult. Saturday: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Contact: Mike Evans Telephone: 01473 251017 E-mail: evansgarden1@aol.com Website: www.irma.org.uk 11 September 2010 Preston & District MRS Grimsargh Village Hall, 198 Preston Road, Grimsargh (B6283), Preston, Lancs.., PR2 5HS Tea, Coffee and canned drinks at the venue. There is a Pub/Eatery within 2 minutes and Fish and Chips within 5 minutes. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.00, Child £0.50 Contact: Martin Sutcliffe Telephone: 07940 921682 E-mail: mazeppa-28@hotmail.co.uk 12 September 2010 Elizabethan Railway Society - Pre-Show Open DayThe Clubrooms, Lammas Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts.., NG17 2AD Celebrating 50 Years. Free entry. Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Contact: Trevor Peat (Show Manager) Telephone: 07870 120463 / 01773 590208 (Home) E-mail: trevorpeat@talktalk.net Website: www.elizabethanrailwaysociety.4t.com 12 September 2010 Market Deeping MRC - Trains4U Open Day Trains4U's Showroom, 28-29 St. David's Square, Fengate, Peterborough, Cambs.., PE1 5QA The event is open to everyone and entrance is free. Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Contact: Trains4U Telephone: 01733 895989 E-mail: trains4u@btconnect.com Website: www.marketdeepingmrc.co.uk/layouts.html#canons cross 18 September 2010 Basingstoke and North Hants MRS Scout Hall, Stratton Park, Kempshott, Basingstoke, Hampshire., RG22 5HN Seniors/Accompanied children Free. Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.50 Contact: Peter Beare Telephone: 01256 780551 E-mail: pgdbeare@waitrose.com Website: www.bnhmrs.hampshire.org.uk 18 September 2010 Huddersfield Railway Modellers Stonefield Mills, Tanyard Road, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire., HD3 4NA Free admission. Saturday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Contact: Graham Harpham Telephone: 01484 453508 or 07950 425782 E-mail: grahamharpham@hotmail.com Website: www.huddsrailwaymodellers.co.uk 18 September 2010 West Camel MRSDavis Hall, Howell Hill, West Camel, Nr. Yeovil, Somerset., BA22 7QZ Children and ladies free. Proceeds to Davis Hall. Saturday: 10.00 am - 3.30 pm Prices: Adult £3.00 Contact: Bob Harris Telephone: 01963 440167 Website: www.westcamelmrs.org.uk 25 September 2010 Small and Delightful Railway Group Walton Village Hall, (Just off the A39 mear Walton Church), Walton, Nr. Street, Somerset., BA16 9LA All the proceeds from the event will be donated to Glastonbury & Street Lions Club. Saturday: 10.30 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.00, Child £1.00(Ages 5-16) Contact: Howard Martin Telephone: 01437 731298 or 07810 644661 (eves & w/ends only) E-mail: info@ngsw.org.uk Website: www.ngsw.org.uk 01 October 2010 Merseyside MRS - Open EveningCavendish Enterprise Centre, Brassey Street, Birkenhead, Wirral., CH41 8BY Friday: 7.30 pm - 10.0 pm Contact: Lynn Groves (Publicity Officer) Telephone: 0151 606 0912 E-mail: lynn.groves4@ntlworld.com Website: www.merseysidemrs.co.uk 02 October 2010 Risborough and District MRC - Annual Open DayPrinces Risborough Community Centre, Wades Park, Stratton Road, (adjacent to Springs Swimming Pool), Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire., HP27 9AX Admission Free. Our Open Day is an informal event where you have the opportunity to see the Club's current projects and to discuss all aspects of modelling. Saturday: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Contact: Paul Wright Telephone: 01844 275748 E-mail: rdmrc@btinternet.com Website: www.rdmrc.nildram.co.uk 09 October 2010 Ely and District MRC Soham Comrades Club Main Hall, Market Street, Soham, Cambs.., CB7 5JG Children under 15 Free. Why not come along and see where we are and what we do? We are keen to recruit new members of all skill levels so if you are just a beginner or already have some skills we shall be verypleased to see you, (membership is currently just £30.00 per year). Saturday: 10.30 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.00 Contact: Derek Buck (Secretary) Telephone: 01480 454857 E-mail: crofters@ntlworld.com Website: www.app-ltd.com/elymrc 09 October 2010 Victory Model Railway Club (VMRC) St James Hall, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire., PO4 There will be no charge for entry and light refreshments will be available, for which we would ask for donations to help raise funds for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation, without whose help we would have been unable to build the layout currently under construction. Saturday: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Contact: Mike Reed / Mick Munford E-mail: michaelreed101@yahoo.,co.uk Website: www.victorymrc.org.uk 10 October 2010 Gainsborough Model Railway Society Florence Terrace, (Near Tesco car park), Gainsborough, Lincolnshire., DN21 1BE, UK Sunday: 1.30 pm - 6.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, OAP £2.50, Child £2.50, Family £10.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. A. Clapham Telephone: 01427 615871 E-mail: richardwoods75@btinternet.com Website: www.gainsboroughmodelrailway.ik.com 24 October 2010 Elizabethan Railway SocietyThe Clubrooms, Lammas Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts.., NG17 2AD Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Contact: Trevor Peat (Show Manager) Telephone: 07870 120463 / 01773 590208 (Home) E-mail: trevorpeat@talktalk.net Website: www.elizabethanrailwaysociety.4t.com 05 November 2010 Merseyside MRS - Open EveningCavendish Enterprise Centre, Brassey Street, Birkenhead, Wirral., CH41 8BY Friday: 7.30 pm - 10.00 pom Contact: Lynn Groves (Publicity Officer) Telephone: 0151 606 0912 E-mail: lynn.groves4@ntlworld.com Website: www.merseysidemrs.co.uk Meetings and Talksindex03 August 2010 East Anglian Railway Museum (EARM) - EARM - Enfield Branch - Spring/Summer 2010 Programme First Floor Meeting Room, The Drill Hall Sports Club, Old Park Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex., EN2 6PJ Contact Branch Chairman for details. Visitors always welcome. Tuesday: 8.00 pm - 10.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.50 Contact: Roger Elkin (Chairman) / Kenneth Crane (Secretary) Telephone: 0208 363 0697 (Roger) E-mail: rogerelkin@btinternet.com 03 August 2010 Hertford and Ware Railway Society - Modern Traction in the '60s Modern Traction in the '60s Richard Hale School, Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire., SG13 8EN A talk about green (and blue) locos on all regions by David Percival. (Re-scheduled from June 1st) Tuesday: 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm Contact: Grahame Ainge Telephone: 01992 584725 E-mail: grahame_ainge@hotmail.com 09 August 2010 Southern Electric Group - Sussex Branch - Programme 2010 Deall Room, Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street, Southwick, Sussex. "Closed Stations". Malcolm Stroud aided by photographs taken by Stephen Atkinson will test your knowledge. Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome with a donation of £2.00 requested towards the running costs of the evening. Monday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: Bruce Cakebread / Stuart Hicks Telephone: 01273 462094 (Bruce) / 0207 066 0480 (Stuart) E-mail: b.cakebread@ntlworld.com 13 August 2010 North Cornwall & Devon Model Rail Club Coronation Hall, on A388 Between Launceston & Holsworthy, St Giles on the Heath All ages and gauges are welcome. Have a cup of tea and a chat about Model Railways in Steam or Diesel. You will be made most welcome. Meetings held 2nd Friday of each Month. Friday: 7.00 pm Contact: Les Whaley (Chairman) Telephone: 01566 774622 or 07972 333202 E-mail: les.whaley@tiscali.co.uk 17 August 2010 Leicester Railway Society - Programme 2010 The Cricketers, Grace Road, Leicester, Leicestershire. Members Evening - following on from last year's successful event, we hope that this year even more members will bring along material. Further details to be announced in due course. Non-members and visitors are always very welcome at all our meetings. All meetings commence at 7.30pm promptly. Tuesday: 7.30 pm Contact: Michael D. Marston (Publicity) Telephone: 0116 234 1878 (Michael) / 0116 236 2901 01 September 2010 Mirfield Railway Enthusiasts Society - China Steam 94The Navigation Tavern, Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire., WF14 8LG Membership is £5.00 a year. Visitors have to pay £2.00 per event. At present we have a membership of 62 who are all interested in general railway workings, mainly steam. The range of interests are from 12" to the foot to Z gauge. Making and running them. Wednesday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: Pete Whitworth (Secretary) / Barry Laycock (Chairman) Telephone: 01924 498451 (Pete) / 01924 521931 (Barry) E-mail: petesyl12whitworth@hotmail.com 02 September 2010 Lutterworth Railway Society - Autumn Programme 2010 The United Reformed Church, George Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire., LE17 4EF, UK The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. Illustrated Talk by Noel Coates. Brief history, its locos, stock, buildings. Visitors welcome to meetings. From 7.30pm unless stated otherwise. Thursday: 7.30 pm Contact: Dave Hanger Telephone: 01455 203307 03 September 2010 The Kettering & District Locomotive Society - Winter Programme - September 2010 to May 2011 Cornmarket Hall, London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire. Market Harborough Moviemakers - "The Brampton Valley Way" film introduced by Phil Baildon. Tommy Tomalin - Slides of the Northampton to Market Harborough Line. Bob Payne and Greg Evans - Northampton to Market Harborough line and its ironstone connections. Saturday: 7.45 pm Contact: Ian Lyman (Secretary) Telephone: 01536 514640 (Robin Cullup) E-mail: kdls@railwayclocks.freeserve.co.uk 06 September 2010 North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Northallerton Area Group - Programme of Talks 2010-2011 Northallerton Town Cricket Club, Farndale Avenue, Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Ian McInnes - "Slides from the Raymond Rourke Collection". Meetings held the first Monday of the month. All are welcome to attend. There is a small charge of £1.50 and meetings commence at 7.30pm. Monday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £1.50 Contact: Ian McInnes (Secretary) Telephone: 01642 767233 06 September 2010 Plymouth Railway Circle (Established 1948) - Autumn Fixtures 2010 St Edward's Church Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon., PL3 4PG, UK "The Railways of Germany". Slideshow and talk by Richard Green reviewing his many visits over the last 20 years featuring: steam, diesel, electric on standard and narrow gauge railways. There is a £1.00 charge (Members) / £2.00 (Visitors) and all are welcome. Monday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £1.00 Contact: Barrie Lanyon (Publicity Officer) / David Goodyear Telephone: 01752 651014 (Barrie) E-mail: barrielanyon@hotmail.com 07 September 2010 East Anglian Railway Museum (EARM) - EARM - Enfield Branch - Summer/Autumn 2010 Programme First Floor Meeting Room, The Drill Hall Sports Club, Old Park Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex., EN2 6PJ Transport Video Miscellany. By Peter Watson. Visitors always welcome. Tuesday: 8.00 pm - 10.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.50 Contact: Roger Elkin (Chairman) / Kenneth Crane (Secretary) Telephone: 0208 363 0697 (Roger) E-mail: k.h.crane@hotmail.co.uk 07 September 2010 Hertford and Ware Railway Society - The Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway Richard Hale School, Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire., SG13 8EN A talk by John Hobden on a much loved and lamented railway. Tuesday: 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.50 Contact: Grahame Ainge Telephone: 01992 584725 E-mail: grahame_ainge@hotmail.com 07 September 2010 Southern Electric Group - South Hampshire Branch Eastleigh Railway Institute, Romsey Road Bruce Oliver - railways in the North East - retrospective and recent. Light refreshments are available during the interval. Visitors and prospective new members are most welcome to attend. Tuesday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: John Goodrich (Secretary) Telephone: 02380 670028 10 September 2010 North Cornwall & Devon Model Rail Club Coronation Hall, on A388 Between Launceston & Holsworthy, St Giles on the Heath All ages and gauges are welcome. Have a cup of tea and a chat about Model Railways in Steam or Diesel. You will be made most welcome. Meetings held 2nd Friday of each Month. Friday: 7.00 pm Contact: Les Whaley (Chairman) Telephone: 01566 774622 or 07972 333202 E-mail: les.whaley@tiscali.co.uk 13 September 2010 Southern Electric Group - Sussex Branch - Programme 2010 Deall Room, Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street, Southwick, Sussex. "Vintage SR EMU Photographs from the 1950's". Richard Larkin, an ex signalman at Clapham Junction, will show a selection of photographs from this period. Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome with a donation of £2.00 requested towards the running costs of the evening. Monday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: Bruce Cakebread / Stuart Hicks Telephone: 01273 462094 (Bruce) / 0207 066 0480 (Stuart) E-mail: b.cakebread@ntlworld.com 16 September 2010 Lutterworth Railway Society - Autumn Programme 2010 The United Reformed Church, George Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire., LE17 4EF, UK Classical Commercial Vehicles. Illustrated Talk by Malcolm Ranieri. Malcolm returns with his other interest. Visitors welcome to meetings. From 7.30pm unless stated otherwise. Thursday: 7.30 pm Contact: Dave Hanger Telephone: 01455 203307 17 September 2010 Purbeck Railway Circle - Swanage Railway Area GroupCatholic Church Hall, Rempstone Road, Swanage, Dorset. "The History of the Lyme Regis Branch" - an illustrated talk by John Arkell. Donation invited for Swanage Railway Trust. Friday: 7.30 pm - 10.00 pm Contact: Mike Walshaw Telephone: 01929 421913 E-mail: mhwalshaw@talktalk.net Website: www.swanagerailway.co.uk/purbeck 20 September 2010 Plymouth Railway Circle (Established 1948) - Autumn Fixtures 2010 St Edward's Church Hall, Home Park Avenue, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon., PL3 4PG, UK "The PRC Collection" an interactive evening, see some of our archive photos and help us identify them. There is a £1.00 charge (Members) / £2.00 (Visitors) and all are welcome. Monday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £1.00 Contact: Barrie Lanyon (Publicity Officer) / David Goodyear Telephone: 01752 651014 (Barrie) E-mail: barrielanyon@hotmail.com 21 September 2010 Leicester Railway Society - Programme 2010 The Cricketers, Grace Road, Leicester, Leicestershire. 'All Change at Cricklewood'. John Downing continues his look at the ex Midland Railway north from St. Pancras. This time we examine the goods and locomotive facilities at Cricklewood. Non-members and visitors are always very welcome at all our meetings. All meetings commence at 7.30pm promptly. Tuesday: 7.30 pm Contact: Michael D. Marston (Publicity) Telephone: 0116 234 1878 (Michael) / 0116 236 2901 01 October 2010 The Kettering & District Locomotive Society - Winter Programme - September 2010 to May 2011 Cornmarket Hall, London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire. John Downing - North from St. Pancras Part IV. Onwards north from Bedford to ???? Saturday: 7.45 pm Contact: Ian Lyman (Secretary) Telephone: 01536 514640 (Robin Cullup) E-mail: kdls@railwayclocks.freeserve.co.uk 04 October 2010 North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Northallerton Area Group - Programme of Talks, 2010-2011 Northallerton Town Cricket Club, Farndale Avenue, Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Tony Daniels - "Your next station stop is Stokesley". Meetings held the first Monday of the month. All are welcome to attend. There is a small charge of £1.50 and meetings commence at 7.30pm. Monday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £1.50 Contact: Ian McInnes (Secretary) Telephone: 01642 767233 05 October 2010 East Anglian Railway Museum (EARM) - EARM - Enfield Branch - Summer/Autumn 2010 Programme First Floor Meeting Room, The Drill Hall Sports Club, Old Park Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex., EN2 6PJ Vintage Aircraft Restoration. Illustrated Talk by Howard Cook. Visitors always welcome. Tuesday: 8.00 pm - 10.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.50 Contact: Roger Elkin (Chairman) / Kenneth Crane (Secretary) Telephone: 0208 363 0697 (Roger) E-mail: k.h.crane@hotmail.co.uk 05 October 2010 Southern Electric Group - South Hampshire Branch Eastleigh Railway Institute, Romsey Road A railway and tramway miscellany, presented by John Godfrey. Light refreshments are available during the interval. Visitors and prospective new members are most welcome to attend. Tuesday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: John Goodrich (Secretary) Telephone: 02380 370028 06 October 2010 Mirfield Railway Enthusiasts Society - A-Z Yorks TransportThe Navigation Tavern, Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire., WF14 8LG Membership is £5.00 a year. Visitors have to pay £2.00 per event. At present we have a membership of 62 who are all interested in general railway workings, mainly steam. The range of interests are from 12" to the foot to Z gauge. Making and running them. Wednesday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: Pete Whitworth (Secretary) / Barry Laycock (Chairman) Telephone: 01924 498451 (Pete) / 01924 521931 (Barry) E-mail: petesyl12whitworth@hotmail.com 07 October 2010 Lutterworth Railway Society - Autumn Programme 2010 The United Reformed Church, George Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire., LE17 4EF, UK Moseley Railway Trust. Illustrated Talk by Simon Lomax. Industrial Narrow Gauge at Apedale. Visitors welcome to meetings. From 7.30pm unless stated otherwise. Thursday: 7.30 pm Contact: Dave Hanger Telephone: 01455 203307 08 October 2010 North Cornwall & Devon Model Rail Club Coronation Hall, on A388 Between Launceston & Holsworthy, St Giles on the Heath All ages and gauges are welcome. Have a cup of tea and a chat about Model Railways in Steam or Diesel. You will be made most welcome. Meetings held 2nd Friday of each Month. Friday: 7.00 pm Contact: Les Whaley (Chairman) Telephone: 01566 774622 or 07972 333202 E-mail: les.whaley@tiscali.co.uk 11 October 2010 Southern Electric Group - Sussex Branch - Programme 2010 Deall Room, Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street, Southwick, Sussex. "Bournemouth Electrification 1966 onwards". Robert Burch will be giving this presentation in a rather unique way. Come along and find out. Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome with a donation of £2.00 requested towards the running costs of the evening. Monday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: Bruce Cakebread / Stuart Hicks Telephone: 01273 462094 (Bruce) / 0207 066 0480 (Stuart) E-mail: b.cakebread@ntlworld.com 16 October 2010 South Western Circle - SWC October Meeting Cornerstone Centre, St. Johns Church, Camphill Road, West Byfleet, Surrey., KT14 6PJ, UK Mike King will give a presentation of photographs of LSWR interest taken from the Frank Foote Collection. Tea/Coffee and biscuits available during the interval. Please see www.lswr.org for further information. Free admission. Saturday: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Contact: Mike Hayward Telephone: 0161 439 8709 E-mail: publicity@lswr.org Website: www.lswr.org 19 October 2010 Leicester Railway Society - Programme 2010 The Cricketers, Grace Road, Leicester, Leicestershire. Snibston Discovery Park and the Snibston Colliery Railway. Museum Curator Nick Pell tells us the history of the railway and how the former colliery railway has been incorporated into the Discovery Park. Non-members and visitors are always very welcome at all our meetings. All meetings commence at 7.30pm promptly. Tuesday: 7.30 pm Contact: Michael D. Marston (Publicity) Telephone: 0116 234 1878 (Michael) / 0116 236 2901 21 October 2010 Lutterworth Railway Society - Autumn Programme 2010 The United Reformed Church, George Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire., LE17 4EF, UK Scene in South Africa. Illustrated Talk by Dave Walker. South African Railways. Visitors welcome to meetings. From 7.30pm unless stated otherwise. Thursday: 7.30 pm Contact: Dave Hanger Telephone: 01455 203307 22 October 2010 Purbeck Railway Circle - Swanage Railway Area Group Catholic Church Hall, Rempstone Road, Swanage, Dorset. "Train of Events". Classic 1949 film starring Jack Warner and Sidney Cole. Joint evening with Purbeck Film Festival. Saturday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £5.00 Contact: Mike Walshaw Telephone: 01929 421913 E-mail: mhwalshaw@talktalk.net Website: www.swanagerailway.co.uk/purbeck 01 November 2010 North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Northallerton Area Group - Programme of Talks, 2010-2011 Northallerton Town Cricket Club, Farndale Avenue, Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Nick Carter - "Teesside & District Transport Nostalgia". Meetings held the first Monday of the month. All are welcome to attend. There is a small charge of £1.50 and meetings commence at 7.30pm. Monday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £1.50 Contact: Ian McInnes (Secretary) Telephone: 01642 767233 02 November 2010 East Anglian Railway Museum (EARM) - EARM - Enfield Branch - Summer/Autumn 2010 Programme First Floor Meeting Room, The Drill Hall Sports Club, Old Park Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex., EN2 6PJ BR Branch Lines of 1960s. Illustrated talk by David Soggee. Visitors always welcome. Tuesday: 8.00 pm - 10.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.50 Contact: Roger Elkin (Chairman) / Kenneth Crane (Secretary) Telephone: 0208 363 0697 (Roger) E-mail: k.h.crane@hotmail.co.uk 02 November 2010 Southern Electric Group - South Hampshire Branch Eastleigh Railway Institute, Romsey Road AGM followed by members' slides. Light refreshments are available during the interval. Visitors and prospective new members are most welcome to attend. Tuesday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: John Goodrich (Secretary) Telephone: 02380 670028 03 November 2010 Mirfield Railway Enthusiasts Society - Local & West Riding SteamThe Navigation Tavern, Station Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire., WF14 8LG Membership is £5.00 a year. Visitors have to pay £2.00 per event. At present we have a membership of 62 who are all interested in general railway workings, mainly steam. The range of interests are from 12" to the foot to Z gauge. Making and running them. Wednesday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: Pete Whitworth (Secretary) / Barry Laycock (Chairman) Telephone: 01924 498451 (Pete) / 01924 521931 (Barry) E-mail: petesyl12whitworth@hotmail.com 04 November 2010 Lutterworth Railway Society - Autumn Programme 2010 The United Reformed Church, George Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire., LE17 4EF, UK Midland Mainline Today. Illustrated Talk by Richard Gennis. Photographic record of the current scene. Visitors welcome to meetings. From 7.30pm unless stated otherwise. Thursday: 7.30 pm Contact: Dave Hanger Telephone: 01455 203307 05 November 2010 The Kettering & District Locomotive Society - Winter Programme - September 2010 to May 2011 Cornmarket Hall, London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire. Ken Horan - Last Years of Steam Through the Eyes of a BR Fireman. Saturday: 7.45 pm Contact: Ian Lyman (Secretary) Telephone: 01536 514640 (Robin Cullup) E-mail: kdls@railwayclocks.freeserve.co.uk 08 November 2010 Southern Electric Group - Sussex Branch - Programme 2010 Deall Room, Southwick Community Centre, Southwick Street, Southwick, Sussex. "Winding the Clock Back - Britain's railways in black and white". Our yearly visit by Andrew Marshall. Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome with a donation of £2.00 requested towards the running costs of the evening. Monday: 7.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: Bruce Cakebread / Stuart Hicks Telephone: 01273 462094 (Bruce) / 0207 066 0480 (Stuart) E-mail: b.cakebread@ntlworld.com Other Eventsindex01 June 2010 to 01 August 2010 Rural Life Centre - Crossing the BoundaryRural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL An Exhibition of cricket memorabilia looking at the game at all levels in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire and a little further afield. Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Tuesday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child £6.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £7.00, Family £25.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 31 July 2010 to 01 August 2010 Rural Life Centre - British Organ Grinders' RallyRural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL A selection of barrel organs will be playing around the Museum throughout the rally for visitors to enjoy. Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child £6.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £7.00, Family £25.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 07 August 2010 Abbey Pumping Station - Bring your Bike Railway Day Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester, Leics.., LE4 5PX Ride to the 'Pumper' on your bike; learn about how to maintain it and all the best local cycle paths and trails. 'Cyclemagic' will be here with their collection of unusual bikes for you to try. Refreshments available. Admission Free. (A small charge for train rides). Saturday: 11.00 am - 4.30 pm Contact: Brian Gillespie Telephone: 0116 299 5111 Website: www.leicestermuseums.ac.uk 08 August 2010 Rural Life Centre - Ford Mk II Car RallyRural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL Come along and see a collection of the classic late '50s Zephyrs and Zodiacs. Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child £6.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £7.00, Family £25.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 08 August 2010 to 24 October 2010 Rural Life Centre - Thunder, Flush & Thomas CrapperRural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL Our second exhibition is to mark the refurbishment of the Museum's plumbing display and the centenary of the death of plumbing pioneer Thomas Crapper. Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child £6.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £7.00, Family £25.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 08 August 2010 to 24 October 2010 Rural Life Centre - E. D. Abbott, CoachbuildersRural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL An Exhibition celebrating this Wrecclesham company which was active from 1929 to 1972. It will be launched with a Rally attended by Abbott vehicles and former employees. Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child £6.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £7.00, Family £25.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 10 August 2010 Abbey Pumping Station - Magic Tricks and Toys Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester, Leics.., LE4 5PX Make a Magician and say abracadabra to get your own rabbit to pop out of a hat! The play area with toys and games will be available so bring a picnic and spend the day! Refreshments available. Admission: £1.70 for activities. Tuesday: 11.00 am - 3.00 pm Contact: Brian Gillespie Telephone: 0116 299 5111 Website: www.leicestermuseums.ac.uk 11 August 2010 P. and R. Toyfairs - Burton Toy & Train Collectors Fairs Town Hall, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2EB For more details, or to book a stall phone 01623 870666. Wednesday: 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.00, Concessions £0.80 Contact: P. & R. Toyfairs Telephone: 01623 870666 19 August 2010 Joe Lock Model Railways Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row (B172), Theydon Bois, Essex., CM16 7ER Close to M25 J26 and M11 J5. All Events 7pm - 9pm Thursday: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Contact: Joe Lock Telephone: /Fax: 01992 467967 / 07866 641215 (M) E-mail: j.lock4@sky.com 22 August 2010 Rural Life Centre - Sunday FundayRural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL A special day for children to experience the atmosphere of a fete and Sunday School Treat of old. Come as a family to join in the fun with old-fashioned games and pastimes. Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child £6.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £7.00, Family £25.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 01 September 2010 to 07 September 2010 Kim Events - 7 Days Railway Warehouse ExhibitionAshgate Farm, Station Road, Tilney-All-Saints, Kings Lynn, Norfolk., PE34 4RP Advanced Ticket entry only. Free car parking. Toilets. Bus available from Kings Lynn Train Station. Send cheques made payable to "Ian Parker". Self addressed stamped envelope stating attending day choice. Addressed to Kim Events, Foxglove Cottage, Shepherdsgate Road, Tilney-All-Saints, Norfolk PE34 4RP. Wednesday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Thursday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £5.00, OAP £4.00, Family £15.00 Contact: Ian Parker Telephone: 07883 072819 / 01553 829173 (Office) E-mail: kimevents@btconnect.com Website: www.kimevents.co.uk/ 02 September 2010 Joe Lock Model Railways Merton Abbey Primary School, High Path, Merton, South Wimbledon, London., SW19 2JY Just off A24, near to South Wimbledon Station. All events 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm. Thursday: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Contact: Joe Lock Telephone: /Fax: 01992 467967 / 07866 641215 (M) E-mail: j.lock4@sky.com 03 September 2010 to 05 September 2010 Rural Life Centre - Weyfest 2010Rural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL Our annual music festival with camping. Among the stars will be The Zombies, Wishbone Ash and Mungo Jerry plus the very best local musicians and rising stars of rock, blues, folk, jazz and world music. There will also be music and drum workshops, children's entertainers and a vintage car display. See www.weyfest.co.uk for full details. Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Friday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child £6.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £7.00, Family £25.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 04 September 2010 Abbey Pumping Station - Harvest Basket Train Day Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester, Leics.., LE4 5PX Help us to make up harvest baskets to support the work of 'Action Homeless' - bring an item for the baskets and get a free train ride. Follow the harvest trail around the Museum. Refreshments available. Admission Free. (A small charge for train rides). Saturday: 11.00 am - 4.30 pm Contact: Brian Gillespie Telephone: 0116 299 5111 Website: www.leicestermuseum.ac.uk 08 September 2010 Joe Lock Model Railways Sheredes School, Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire., EN11 9JY Just off the A10. Only 10 minutes North of M25 Junction 25. All events 7pm - 9pm. Contact: Joe Lock Telephone: /Fax: 01992 467967 / 07866 641215 (M) E-mail: j.lock4@sky.com 11 September 2010 to 12 September 2010 Kew Bridge Steam Museum - Internal Combustion Galore Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middlesex., TW8 0EN Accompanied children under 16 are admitted Free. Saturday: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Sunday: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £9.50, Concessions £8.50 Telephone: 020 8568 4757 E-mail: info@kbsm.org Website: www.kbsm.org 12 September 2010 Abbey Pumping Station - Seaside Special Steam Day Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester, Leics.., LE4 5PX Sun, Sea and Sand - bring your swimsuit and towels and join us on the APS Beach for a magical traditional day at the seaside - but without the traffic jams! Watch and play with the miniature boats on the boating pond, build sand castles, have a go on the fairground attractions, let the children play in Kids Corner or maybe ride a donkey. See vintage vehicles, ride on the train, have a cuppa and a slice of home-made cake and maybe an ice cream and candy floss too! (A small charge for train rides). Sunday: 12.00 noon - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £2.50, Concessions £2.50, Family £8.00 Contact: Brian Gillespie Telephone: 0116 299 5125 Website: www.leicestermuseums.ac.uk 12 September 2010 Dublin Toy & Train Fair Clontarf Castle Hotel Ca, Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Sunday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Contact: Terry McNally / Brian Kelly Telephone: 00 353 1284 9199 / 22 353 1280 3008 E-mail: briankelly-1@hotmail.com Website: www.dublintoyandtrainfair.com 12 September 2010 Rural Life Centre - Donkey Day OutRural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL Come along and meet the Donkey Breed Society with their gentle beasts of burden demonstrating how they have served mankind throughout history. Also Farnham Beekeepers' Honey Show. Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child £6.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £7.00, Family £25.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 19 September 2010 Collectors Toys & Trains Paget Rooms, Victoria Road, Penarth, Cardiff, CF64 3EG NEW Toyfair Penarth (Cardiff) (Opposite the train station). 40 Tables. Saturday: 11.00 am - 2.30 pm Contact: Pete or Rob Telephone: 07733 998074 (Pete) / 02920 398891 (Rob) 19 September 2010 Hurley O Gauge Group - Public Running Session St. Dunstan's Catholic Church Hall, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire., SL8 5SX Sunday: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm Prices: Adult £2.50, Family £2.50 Contact: Peter Harris Telephone: 07913 285992 E-mail: peter_harris660@msn.com Website: www.bucksinfo.net/hogg 19 September 2010 Rural Life Centre - Classic Vehicle GatheringRural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL Surrey Classic Vehicle Club will be back with their very popular event. Last year almost 400 vehicles were on show from bikes to buses.* Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. *Special event admission prices. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 25 September 2010 to 26 September 2010 Rural Life Centre - Steam & Vintage Weekend and TILMOWRural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL Steam, great and small; tractors, commercials, motorcycles plus mowers, cultivators and a host of other vintage exhibits. Come and have an enjoyable day amongst the working machines of a bygone era, plus . . . Surrey Association of Woodturners Show. Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child £6.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £7.00, Family £25.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 02 October 2010 Abbey Pumping Station - Autumn Railway Day Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester, Leics.., LE4 5PX Join Lenny the Loco for the last Saturday running day of the year, take a ride and follow the transport trail around the Museum. Refreshments available. Admission Free. (A small charge for train rides). Saturday: 11.00 am - 4.30 pm Contact: Brian Gillespie Telephone: 0116 299 5111 Website: www.leicestermuseums.ac.uk 02 October 2010 to 03 October 2010 Kew Bridge Steam Museum - Festival of Models Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middlesex., TW8 0EN Separate admission arrangements and charges apply. Saturday: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Sunday: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Telephone: 020 8568 4757 E-mail: info@kbsm.org Website: www.kbsm.org 03 October 2010 Rural Life Centre - Harvest HomeRural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL A special day to mark the end of the farming year with a harvest service in the Eashing Chapel and activities around the Museum. Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child £6.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £7.00, Family £25.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 07 October 2010 Joe Lock Model Railways Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row (B172), Theydon Bois, Essex., CM16 7ER Close to M25 J26 and M11 J5. All Events 7pm - 9pm Thursday: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Contact: Joe Lock Telephone: /Fax: 01992 467967 / 07866 641215 (M) E-mail: j.lock4@sky.com 10 October 2010 Rural Life Centre - Land Rover RallyRural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Nr. Farnham, Surrey., GU10 2DL The 4x4s return - all Land Rovers are invited, especially if yours is a classic - all entries must pre-book. Plus Autojumble. Café open to all. Picnic areas. Playground. Light Railway (Sundays). Ample free parking. Old Kiln Light Railway Trains run on Sundays, Bank Holidays and event days, leaving Oatlands Station, adjacent to the children's playground, every half hour from 12 noon until 5pm. Fares are £2.00 per individual; £5.00 per Family. Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £8.00, OAP £7.00, Child £6.00(Ages 5-16), Concessions £7.00, Family £25.00(Entry for 2+2) Contact: M. P. Hayter Telephone: 01252 795571 E-mail: info@rural-life.org.uk Website: www.rural-life.org.uk 13 October 2010 P. and R. Toyfairs - Burton Toy & Train Collectors Fairs Town Hall, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2EB For more details, or to book a stall phone 01623 870666. Wednesday: 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm Prices: Adult £1.00, Concessions £0.80 Contact: P. & R. Toyfairs Telephone: 01623 870666 19 October 2010 Abbey Pumping Station - Autumn Leaves Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester, Leics.., LE4 5PX Make a model tree then decorate it with the leaves of our native ones. Follow a nature trail around the Museum. Refreshments available. Admission: £1.70 for activities. Tuesday: 11.00 am - 3.00 pm Contact: Brian Gillespie Telephone: 0116 299 5111 Website: www.leicestermuseums.ac.uk 20 October 2010 Joe Lock Model Railways Sheredes School, Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire., EN11 9JY Just off the A10. Only 10 minutes North of M25 Junction 25. All events 7pm - 9pm. Wednesday: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Contact: Joe Lock Telephone: /Fax: 01992 467967 / 07866 641215 (M) E-mail: j.lock4@sky.com 25 October 2010 Abbey Pumping Station - The Ghostly Engineer! Abbey Pumping Station, Corporation Road, Leicester, Leics.., LE4 5PX Take a lamp lit tour of the dark eerie basement of the Pumper, see the pumps and engines (which will be in steam) from a new angle and hear the tragic tale of Robert Richardson - the ghostly engineer. Wrap up warm with sensible shoes as the basement can be damp and has steep steps. All tickets should be pre-booked on 0116 299 5111 to avoid disappointment. Tea and home-made cake available to keep out the winter chill! Accompanied children Free. Monday: 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm Prices: Adult £3.00 Contact: Brian Gillespie Telephone: 0116 299 5111 Website: www.leicestermuseums.ac.uk 28 October 2010 Joe Lock Model Railways Merton Abbey Primary School, High Path, Merton, South Wimbledon, London., SW19 2JY Just off A24, near to South Wimbledon Station. All events 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm. Thursday: 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Contact: Joe Lock Telephone: /Fax: 01992 467967 / 07866 641215 (M) E-mail: j.lock4@sky.com 29 October 2010 Kew Bridge Steam Museum - Ghostly Tours Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middlesex., TW8 0EN Accompanied children under 16 are admitted Free. Friday: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £9.50, Concessions £8.50 Telephone: 020 8568 4757 E-mail: info@kbsm.org Website: www.kbsm.org 30 October 2010 EM Gauge Society - Workshop WiseSouthdean Village Hall, Chesters, Hawick, TD9 8TH A demonstration day of finescale modelling in EM Gauge, including 8 demonstrators modelling everything from trackwork to trees. Also 3 layouts in EM Gauge. Accompanied children Free. Saturday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Prices: Adult £2.00 Contact: Keith Smart Telephone: 01670 737572 E-mail: keith.smart06@tiscali.co.uk 31 October 2010 Kew Bridge Steam Museum - Ghostly Tours Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middlesex., TW8 0EN Accompanied children under 16 are admitted Free. Sunday: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Prices: Adult £9.50, Concessions £8.50 Telephone: 020 8568 4757 E-mail: info@kbsm.org Website: www.kbsm.org |