RMweb Premium TimC Posted January 3, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 3, 2013 Sodbury Vale Model Railway Club present their 29th Annual Model Railway Exhibition on Saturday 26 January 2013. This year the show will take place at: St Mary's Church and Church Hall Church Road Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 5BG Opening Times: 10.00 am to 4.30 pm Admisssion: £4 Adults; £3 Concessions & £2 Children This year the show will be held in a much larger venue as the club have secured the use of St Mary's Church itself in addition to the Church Hall. It is a short walk from Yate Shopping centre where there is plenty of free parking (please note that there is only disabled parking adjacent to the church/hall). There will be 12 working layouts, trade support, demonstrations and refreshments. More details at http://sodburyvalemrc.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 It looks an excellent line up and I need some bits from C&L for the new layout so will try and make it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TimC Posted January 21, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2013 Yikes....the show has come around quickly..... its on Saturday. Needless to say the team are now addicted to internet weather sites. After the Arctic conditions of the weekend just gone, (at the moment) next Saturday looks a lot better so fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelleroo9 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 What Tim didn't mention is that not only is our Exhibition disabled friendly but I am also bringing some GLUTEN FREE cakes along Oh and my new Stockton Lock will be on show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Singpoint Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 It looks an excellent line up and I need some bits from C&L for the new layout so will try and make it. You might want to have a look at this C&L Update as you may need to change your shopping plans.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TimC Posted January 22, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2013 You might want to have a look at this C&L Update as you may need to change your shopping plans.. Unfortunately, it looks as though Pete's illness will preclude C+L from attending the show. We wish him a speedy return to health. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flubrush Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 The heavy snow which was threatened overnight in the South West doesn't seem to have affected Yate - certainly not from the viewpoint from my backdoor. So it looks as though we will have few weather problems running up to the weekend and the forecast for Saturday looks positively balmy - 6C. Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TimC Posted January 23, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thats +6C ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 23, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2013 Shorts for the Pixash Lane team then.... Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Sorry to hear about C+L, I wish Pete a speedy recovery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flubrush Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Shorts for the Pixash Lane team then.... Is that a threat or a promise? Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bandmbill Posted January 23, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2013 Threat - can only be avoided by copious supplies of bacon sandwiches...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bandmbill Posted January 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2013 Is there parking for exhibitors on site? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flubrush Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Is there parking for exhibitors on site? Yes. The parking in the school adjacent to the church is being provided for exhibitors. There is parking closer to the church and the hall and this can be used by exhibitors to unload/load before parking up at the school. The parking area close to the church is not all that spacious and we aim to keep this available for disabled drivers during opening hours. The best solution for visitors looking for parking will be the large car park at the shopping centre just a short walk away but they should note that there is a four hour limit on a stay in the car park and the owners are quite active in applying penalty charges if cars overstay their welcome. They use number plate recognition technology so the overstay monitoring is automated, so no parking wardens to plead your case to - if that ever helped. Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flubrush Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Threat - can only be avoided by copious supplies of bacon sandwiches...... Oh Lord!!! We don't have facilities for hot food so it looks as though we shall have to brace ourselves for what might appear. Or we could try changing our advertising and applying for an entertainment licence for the day, and making some money out of it. Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TimC Posted January 24, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2013 Just found out that Alan Ward will have TWO new railway paintings at the show BOTH local interest for Yate/North Bristol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bandmbill Posted January 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2013 I'll polish my knees.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2013 I'll polish my knees.... Don't you get one of your men to do that for you? or are they still clearing snow off the estate at the moment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TimC Posted January 25, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2013 The church has been cleared of chairs and is all ready for setting up and and the show tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flubrush Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 And heavy rain overnight seems to have cleared off most of the snow. so there should be no problems for any exhibitors getting to Yate. The forecast is for the day to remain dry until late afternoon, so hopefully visitors will be encouraged to come in their hundreds. Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TimC Posted January 26, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2013 Well I'm very pleased to report that the show went well today. Many thanks to all our exhibitors, traders, and visitors! Here are a few snaps I took during what was for a rather hectic day for the members of the Sodbury Vale MRC. Paul ready for the off with Somerset Lane And we're off (down the aisle} Maggie Gravett demonstrating building modeling techniques (she was very popular all day) St Juilot fresh off the train from Yate station Marc Smith (left) trying to resist Alan Ward's sales patter......... South Glos Model Warehouse - mini shop Jerry Beale, Amberly Services and the 3mm Society Stand Lord & Butler and Yates Rocks Tramway in the Church Hall Driver training on Somerset Lane (Paul with his grandson) More cakes than you can shake a stick at! (There were next to none left at the end of the day - some serious calories consumed by exhibitors and visitors alike.....) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flubrush Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Just to fill in a few more shots around Tim's selection. Even laying on clear blue skies and sunlight on the day..... ...we didn't get any show of knees on "Pixash Lane". ...but otherwise it looked good from the front ...and some of the other layouts appearing at the show which will be known to RMWEB readers "Wales, Rails, Rain and Steel" with Marc Smith at the controls "Witney Euston" "Fryupdale" "Hartburn" and "Bishop Street Yard" We also had stars of stage screen and radio..... ...Gordon and Maggie Gravett in full demo mode in the North transcept ...and an MRJ editor plying his trade ....Barry Norman taking pictures of Maurice Hopper's (right) "St. Juliot" with Gordon Gravett giving advice. Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Guys, I just wanted to say, I had a great time at Yate on Saturday Thanks so much for the invitation, and for everyones' help in unloading etcWhat a great show! Honestly, it was a real pleasure to exhibit The collection of layouts was great - a nice mixed line-up,and of such high standard!And I am more than pleased that you've asked me back next yearI'll get the date straight into my diaryIt was nice to be next to Gordon & Maggie Gravett too - 2 of my modelling icons, and such nice, genuine people with it I bought a lovely print from Alan Ward next to me too....A Blue Pullman rushing through Chipping Sodbury - a cracking image(Especially as the Triang Blue Pullman was my 1st trainset)Anyhow, I could ramble on for hoursIf you missed the show, you missed out - so be sure to go next yearAnd a special thanks to my pal Roger (Rouse2037) for coming along in the afternoon to help outCheers all Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 28, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2013 Can I just agree with all the comments Marc has made. The show set a very high standard indeed. The Pixash Team were very impressed with the whole show and the help I received to unload when I arrived ahead of my helpers was very much appreciated. My thanks also to my team who came from far and wide to drive my trains. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 As I mentioned above, there were so many good layouts in attendance,and it would be unfair, and difficult to single any one out, as being of higher standard than any of the others, but I had missed earlier photos of Pixash Lane,and I have to say, I was taken aback - I thought it was superb! Absolutely lovely is there a thread? I'd like to see more photos, and a plan, if poss? Cheers again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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