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Thanks to the large number of people who dropped by to look at the layouts in the 009 village and particular thanks to the Warley club for allowing us to put it on as part of the celebrations of the 009 Society 50th Anniversary. I hope the pleasure and enjoyment we felt in being there came across to visitors and you enjoyed the range of layouts chosen to illustrate some of what we are all about. Julian

I found it a very enjoyable show as an exhibitor and I like the new venue with its airy and bright space. Thanks to Alex fromthe host club I was able to have a look around at other layouts and agree the standard was high. My own 009 layout, Selborne, behaved reasonably well and it was great talking to lots of participants. Thank you, Dawn, for the lovely piece of video. Julian

Mark, Thank you for the information on the A3 closure. The only thing I would add is, f you are coming around the M25, consider using junction 12 for the M3, then along to M3 junction 4 and down the dual carriageway A331 towards Aldershot. Julian

If you like trays to rummage through, I expect the club second hand stall will be well stocked with bargains. Julian

The Farnham and District MRC will be holding its annual exhibition at its usual location, Alderwood Leisure Centre, Tongham Road, Aldershot, GU12 4AS on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October 2023. Saturday 10:00 to 17:00. Sunday 10:00 to 16:30. All on one level for easy disabled access. Adult £8.00, Child £2.00, Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) £18.00 Show guide included in price. Free car parking Refreshments will be available from about 09:30 on both days. Here is a list of the 21 layouts attending: Abergavenny Blackbrook (P4, Newport MRS) Arun Quay (0 fine scale, Gordon Gravett) Collingwood (00, Simon Paley) Copper Wort (00, Peter and Julie Goss) Dawlish Warren (N, Chris Martin) Drws-y-Nant (2mmFS, Nigel Ashton) Freshwater (2mmFS, Ian Morgan) Hazelbury Junction (00, Farnham & District MRC) Haydon Square (0, Farnham & District MRC) Kingsfield (00, Barnhill MRC) Kinmundy (EM, Southampton MRC) Launceston Steam Railway (009, Richard Holder) Lego Town (L, Robert and Andrew Ankers) Newvadden Parkway (N, Redruth MRC) Old Parrock (00, Paul Rhodes) Rainbow Rock (Gn15, Charlie Fox-Wilson) Rossiter Rise (00, Terry Tew) Rushven (00, John Noorani and Joe Marsella) St. Etienne-en-Caux (H0e, Charlie Insley) Titherleigh (00. Liphook & District MRC) Woodhead (N, Gary Atkinson) For more details, see: https://farnhammrc.org.uk/?page_id=102 There will be also be a good selection of traders and other stands, listed here: https://farnhammrc.org.uk/?page_id=170 Julian

Lawrie of the You Tube channel Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels was present at the Sunday of our show and has posted an enthusiastic video of what he found. I hope you enjoy it too. https://youtu.be/X0g21GA0gng Julian

We got around that one by asking visitors on Saturday to vote for the 'Most Appealing Layout'. Pretty well every layout got a vote or two, but the clear winner was Kurseong, a very fine model of a famous station on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. John Crane was the deserving winner. Julian

Thanks everyone for the positive feedback. There were lots of smiling faces on both Saturday and Sunday and many appreciative comments that has made it all worthwhile. It has been an immense effort by our organising team, but worth it to make it a memorable occasion. Statfold is a special place and they couldn't have been more helpful. If you've never been there, do go! Julian

Thanks Paul. You beat me to it! Julian

Unfortunately Prescot Aggregates is now unable to come. Talyllyn Railway added to list of Societies attending. Julian

Unfortunately the layouts North Rokeby and Wheal Kist are no longer able to attend. However, I am very pleased to say that Creag Dhubh Summit by Ted Polet and Yurze Ore Mine by Lucien Eijdems will both now be appearing making, with De Niggende Saligheyd, three layouts from the Netherlands. Julian

I can update this as we have just agreed a bus service from Tamworth to Statfold. It has been a long story! Details will soon appear on both the Statfold website and the 009 Society website. Julian

September 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the founding of The 009 Society. To celebrate we are holding an event at the Statfold Barn Narrow Gauge Railway and Museum in Staffordshire on 16th and 17th September 2023. The heart of the event will be a large exhibition of more than 50 layouts in our family of scales along with trade support. There will also be full size engines in steam giving rides. Dates: Saturday 16th September (members only) and Sunday 17th September (open to the public) Times: Saturday 10.00 to 17.00, Sunday 10.00 to 16.00 Location: Statfold Barn Railway, Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0BU, but, if using a SatNav, Statfold say not to use the postcode, instead typing in 'Statfold Country Park'. Costs: Members tickets valid for whole weekend: £10. Public tickets for Sunday only: £14 (adult), £11.50 (65+), Child £6, Family (2+2) £37.50 when pre-booked. Where to buy tickets: Members: 009 Society Website Public: Statfold Barn Railway website Layouts booked to appear: Avin-A-Lyin 009 Bruckless 00n3 Castle Caereinion 009 Cattsbrook 009 Cefn Bryn Carreg 009 Cherry Tree Halt 009 Clyre Valley 009 Coleford 009 Dartmoor Modular 009 De Niggende Saligheyd HOe Garreg Wen 009 Gilderdale Mine 009 Ilfracombe East 009 Kaninchenbau HOe Kurseong 009 Lesobeng 009 Llandecwyn 009 Loctern Quay / Slugworth & Co 009 Royston Wharf 009 Ryedown Lane 009 Sandy Shores 009 Shipmeadow 009 Sud Harz HOm Tan Y Bwlch 009 Tan-yr-Allt / Dwffyr Uchaf 009 Tan-y-Llyn 009 Turtle Bay 009 Ulvaryd Strand HOe Yr Ellen 009 Ostrovia HOe Bottle Kiln Lane HOe Launceston 009 Raven’s Ravine 009 Llandyrau 009 Whimsy 009 Smallbridge Junction 009 Abberley 009 St Margaret’s Grange 009 Woodford 009 Aberglaslyn * 009 Malvern Light Railway * 009 Newton/Goathorn 009 Ashbury Wharf 009 Glendale 009 Cénac’s Sidings * 009 Brandgeight 009 Llan Lechid † 009 Little Himalayan Railway 009 Tyn-Goch/Jennings Fm. Crossing 009 Long Sibford † 009 Bron † 009 Tren Bach * 009 Creag Dhubh Summit 009 Yurze Ore Mine H0e Layouts marked with * will only be appearing on Saturday. Layouts marked with † will only be appearing on Sunday. Trade Support: 009 Society Sales Dundas Models Worsley Works N Drive Productions Peco Kato L&B Resin Kits Westcliff Works John Sutton Books Bachmann White Rose Modelworks CM3 Models Organisations: 009 Society Publicity & Heritage Collection Corris Railway Ffestiniog Railway Lynton & Barnstaple Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society Talyllyn Railway

Thanks to all at the Warley club for an excellent weekend with my layout, St. Mary's. The things the club can control, they control well and, as an exhibitor you are treated very well - you just have to accept that the NEC has a way of doing things that is different to most other shows. Clearly there were access problems for the visitors on both Saturday and Sunday morning, but my get-in on Friday and get-out on Sunday evening were generally painless. In between there were many people to talk to and many contacts made - the layout even behaved itself! I look forward to being back next year. Julian

Ah - a welcome Hart Lion's sausage bun (they do all the catering at the show). Before opening time, they wander the halls selling bacon and sausage buns to exhibitors and traders and very good they are too - makes me look forward to the next one already! (After opening visitors need to go to the cafe to eat.) I am glad your visit to Aldershot was a success and congratulations to Redbridge Wharf on winning the 'Most Appealing Layout' vote by the public. Julian

Thank you Jon, It has been a busy but rewarding day and I will pass on your kind comment to the other members involved. Most importantly we had lots of positive comments from visitors about the layouts and the trade. Fingers crossed for an equally successful day tomorrow! Julian

A busy day for us all setting up and a lot is already in place. There is a big selection on the second hand stall ranging from modelling tools to boxed sets including some lovely N gauge locos and rolling stock, all at very reasonable prices. Unfortunately it seems the two layouts from Belgium will not be joining us. We have added Mamhead, an 0 Gauge layout by JIm Edwards. Fingers crossed for a good day tomorrow - there are many signs to guide you there! Julian

Not long to go now. For completeness, here are the layouts we are expecting to attend. Axebrige (009) - Paul Windle Belgomine Works (HO) - MSC Het Spoor (Belgium)** Bodmin General (N) - Salisbury and S. Wilts Railway Society Brixcombe (P4) - Farnham & District MRC Canada Street (EM) - Peter Johnson Castlederg (00n3) - Andy Cundick Chateau Migraine (HO) - MSC Het Spoor (Belgium)** Cheddar S&DJR (P4) - Simon Challis Clearwater Harbour (0n30) - Steve Waterfield Dillmouth (0) - Phil Harding Lego Town (Lego) - Robert and Andrew Ankers Marmagne SNCF (HO) - Tony Durose Meldon West (N) - Tom Blount Modbury (2mmFS) - Ian Smith North Cornwall Brewery (00) - Malcolm Briggs Outwell Village (00FS) - Alan Price Pencader (EM) - Cardiff 4mm Group Redbridge Wharf (00) - Winchester Railway Modellers Scratchy Bottom Halt (G) - Michael Walshaw Sherton Abbas (0) - Dave Stone Wickwar (N) - Farnham & District MRC Mamhead (0) - Jim Edwards** (Unfortunately last minute changes seem to be a feature of the times, so I will try to update on Friday evening, if necessary.) I hope you can make it along. AA signposting should be in place. More details here https://farnhammrc.org.uk/?page_id=163 ** ** unfortunately it seems the two layouts from Belgium will not be joining us. We have added Mamhead, an 0 gauge layout by JIm Edwards. Julian

The Farnham and District MRC will be holding its annual exhibition at its usual location, Alderwood Leisure Centre, Tongham Road, Aldershot, GU12 4AS on 8th and 9th October 2022. Saturday 10:00 to 17:00. Sunday 10:00 to 16:30. All on one level for easy disabled access. Adult £8.00, Child £2.00, Family (2 adults and up to 4 children) £18.00 Show guide included in price. Free car parking Refreshments will be available from about 9.30 both days. More details: https://farnhammrc.org.uk/?page_id=158 There will be twenty layouts plus traders and other stands. Layout list: https://farnhammrc.org.uk/?page_id=102 Julian

As 009 Society members may know, the 009 Society AGM will take place at the same site as Narrow Gauge South on Saturday. Unfortunately in early editions of the Show Guide, the starting time is not shown correctly. The correct starting time is 2pm. My apologies to members and the show organisers for any confusion. Julian

I had a thoroughly pleasant day out with my 0-16.5 layout, St. Mary's, at Beckenham on Saturday. It is a well run show for both exhibitors and traders and had the biggest club second hand stand I have ever seen. It is held in a church which was definitely well ventilated so I was glad of four layers of clothing! Lots of people to talk to, from experienced modellers, to people just starting out in the hobby, to families of grandparents, parents and children - all really enjoyable. Thanks to all those who worked hard to put on a successful day. Julian

Thanks to everyone who came along, especially those who posted here - comments will be passed on. As expected (and budgetted for) numbers were down, but there was lots of appreciation for the wider aisles and generally increased space. Most importantly, visitors, exhibitors and traders went away happy, and glad to have been to a general model railway show again; also the raffle of a layout in aid of a local hospice generated a significant donation. Roll on the 2022 exhibition! Julian

We had an excellent day today - meeting many old friends not seen for at least 18 months. While the attendance has been good it was never crowded today because of the extra wide aisles, which got a lot of positive comments. There are some wonderful pieces of modelling in many gauges and scales ranging from small gems to three epic layouts, so something for most people. Tomorrow we do it again from 10.00 till 16.30. All welcome. Julian

Just a reminder that the Farnham Club show is being held this weekend (9th and 10th October) in Aldershot (as usual). In case anyone is wondering, payment on the door can be contactless or cash. Julian

The Farnham & DIstrict MRC plans to hold its annual exhibition in Aldershot on 9th and 10th October. The exhibition will be held in the usual place, Alderwood Leisure Centre, Tongham Road, Aldershot, GU12 4AS. Directions here. Opening times are Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4.30pm. Tea and coffee will be available from 9.30am. We have made the aisles a little wider than usual, to aid social distancing, which means there will be slightly fewer traders than in previous years, but we still will have about 20 plus a similar number of layouts. We will be leaving doors open to aid ventilation; if the weather is poor it may be a little chilly in the halls, so wrap up! Admission: Adults £6.00, Children £2.00, Family £15.00. The layouts on show are: Bridgwater S&DJR (7mm) Canalside Ironworks (1:50) Chateau Migraine (H0) Cheffley (00) Croft Spa (N) Elbow Lane (00) Foston Mills (0) Greenfield Sidings (00) Hampton End (G) Haydon Square (0) Johnstown Road (0) Kaninchenbau (H0e) Mannin Middle (00n3) Neely (N) Pwllheli (P4) Pontfadog (2mm scale, 5mm gauge) River Crane Mill (009) Scorbiton (00) Wisteria Collop (009) Yellow Ridge Mine (1:24) More details on the layouts here . List of traders here . Julian