backofanenvelope Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Hello, Following on from a couple of conversations had, I wondered if there are people interested in setting up an informal group in London. I think it would be good (especially for me) to have some focus and impetus to keep projects moving. A westerly location has been proposed as there are a few 2mmSA members in that area and I know there is the Darkest Essex group and the MRC short of cover the East. I was thinking along the lines of a couple of hours of modelling one evening a month location open to suggestions with possible refreshment(s) As I don't personally have space for a meet up I think a venue could be found that could fit the bill? Over to you, thoughts, ideas anything really.. Regards Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted July 3, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2011 I'd be very interested in a West London(ish) area group. I proposed one a while back as i had access to a venue in Staines but unfortunately no longer. Mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I have already expressed interest when we met at Stafford (and earlier at Keighley), but unfortunately I can't offer accommodation either. Currently I am an occasional visitor to the Wealden Area Group, at Uckfield - a fine group of people, but weekend railway engineering works often overcome my desire to attend. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Tom, Unfortunately it's a bit far for me to attend on a regular basis, and I can't offer a venue, but I would suggest that you drop a note to Rod McCall, the 2mm Newsletter Editor (contact details in the last magazine/newsletter) - that way you will reach all 2mm members who might be interested (and if you're lucky you might find a venue that way as well). If you can send something to Rod before Thursday it should make it into the newsletter published at the end of this month. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 im up for it how about a meet up in a pub until a venue could be sorted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 meet up in a pub Fine idea NigelB, and I'd also be interested in meeting and chatting - purely as an as yet uncommitted member - with a view to membership and being part of this West London group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Thanks all for the responses. Andy, thanks for the pointer I will contact Rod and you would be more than welcome to visit from the big white north might even hostage swap if I am in York! How do people feel about somewhere near Paddington as this would be maybe a central-ish place to get to from? I am up for a back of a beer mat planning meet if others are amenable. Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 How do people feel about somewhere near Paddington as this would be maybe a central-ish place to get to from? I am up for a back of a beer mat planning meet if others are amenable. Tom That would be fine for me. I would also suggest mentioning it on the VAG - would allow you to contact non-RMweb members ahead of the next Newsletter. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'd certainly be interested - I'm based in Bracknell so it's a good hour commute upto the Big Smoke, but I'd be keen to do so. Pix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I would also be interested, I live in Maidenhead. Xerces Fobe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I would also be interested, I live in Maidenhead. I didn't have you down as a 2mm'er Nigel...? Pix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 paddington suits me im down london during the week and one we a month so i would prefer a mid week meeting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Ok so, mid week I think is a good idea, I would like to put forward Wednesday as mid week is always a good point to look forward to the weekend 7:30-9:30pm seems a good time to give people time to get and go.. and we have so far 8 statements of interest including a friend of mine, not an RMwebber but 2mil member. More to follow.. Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted July 4, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 4, 2011 email the data officer of the 2mm association with prospective postcodes he will mail you a list of members The web officer will give you access to the 2mm calander to add your meeting(s) which is how we set up the Canterbury area group which personally I have found best thing to come out of Expo 2010 good luck Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I didn't have you down as a 2mm'er Nigel...? Pix Hi Pix I am not as such however I am "Broadtrains" is modelling Canonbury in 2mm which has got my interest and 501 in any gauge is good I have another reason as well, all will be revealed soon!!! Nigel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Update from a moving 378. Offical mail sent to 2mmSA now just wait for the 100's modellers to come out of woodwork! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 mmmmmmmmmm now dare i put my self forward to find a suitavble hostelry ?? 1. close to transport links tube, bus, overground 2. not to busy 3. good selection of ales Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Consider your self co-opted Nigel for finding suitable Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 email the data officer of the 2mm association with prospective postcodes he will mail you a list of member[snip] Nick Is this Rod McCall as well? as I don't have my yearbook to hand at the mo so I can't look anything up. Thanks Nick Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Is this Rod McCall as well? as I don't have my yearbook to hand at the mo so I can't look anything up. Thanks Nick Tom No, the Data Officer is James Watt. I won't quote the email address here, to avoid the spambots, but will PM it to you. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I would like to put forward Wednesday as mid week is always a good point to look forward to the weekend 7:30-9:30pm seems a good time to give people time to get and go. Midweek will always be a little touch and go with me depending on my work load and it'll be a round trip of over two hours. However, push on with plans and I'll do my best to be there. Someone ensure they bring lots of Association membership forms for anyone who's not joined yet...! Pix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richbrummitt Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 ... it'll be a round trip of over two hours... I wouldn't have minded if this had crept out of London a little further towards you. I might have got there then but the discussion already included some individuals on trains (and they're organising it not me, so please don't consider this a complaint - it isn't). With the Coley hatch mob being less active now, aside from layout sabbotage at association events, I've been considering whether I can get to an AG and Oxford had been looking most promising so far, but that is also not very near. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelb Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 right will drag my sorry backiside up padding tom tommoroweve , cannot promise to post i may have a slight hangover lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nth Degree Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Damn, did I miss one already? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 No Nth, Nigel was just going on a scoping mission! I have received messages back from the 2mm Officers and will be putting out a note in the next newsletter,and I am going to post on the VAG as well soon. Next thing is to find a suitable venue.... so the work goes on.. There was a now defunct West London Group so hopefully any one from there will come and join in too, although they are probably not on rmweb... Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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