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   20 January 2017      22 January 2017

   Event Name: London Model Engineering Exhibition
   
   Classification: Exhibition
   
   Address: Alexandra Palace, Wood Green. London, N22 7AY.
   
   Day 1: 3 DAY SHOW - SEE BELOW
   
   Opening times Day 1: 10am - 5pm
   
   Day 2: 3 DAY SHOW - SEE BELOW
   
   Opening times Day 2: 10am - 4.30pm
   
   Prices: Adults £12.00Seniors £11.00Child £4.00Advance tickets at discounted prices are available via our website.
   
   Disability access: Yes
   
   Car parking: Yes
   
   Website: www.londonmodelengineering.co.uk
   
   Organising body: Meridienne Exhibitions Ltd
   
   Organiser: Meridienne Exhibitions Ltd, Tel: 01926 614101Email: [email protected]
   
   Event Name: London Model Engineering Exhibition
    
   Address: Alexandra Palace, Wood Green. London, N22 7AY
   Day 1: Friday 20th January 2017
   Opening times Day 1: 10am - 5pm
   Day 2: Saturday 21st January 2017
   Opening times Day 1: 10am - 5pm
   Day 3: Sunday 22nd January 2017
   Opening times Day 2: 10am - 4.30pm
   Prices: Adults £12.00 Seniors £11.00 Child £4.00 Advance tickets at discounted prices are available via our website.
    
   Come along and see the full spectrum of modelling from traditional model engineering, steam locomotives and traction engines through to the more modern gadget and boys toys including trucks, boats, aeroplanes, helicopters and robots as featured on “The One Show”.
    
   Visitors can travel between the show's different zones, trying the activities and watching fascinating and technical demonstrations.
    
   Over 50 clubs and societies will be present displaying their members work and competing to win the prestigious Society Shield. In total nearly 2,000 models will be on display.
    
   All of the leading suppliers will also be present giving hobbyists an excellent opportunity to see and compare products under one roof. You will be able to purchase virtually anything you need for your next model or project or to get you started in a hobby.
    
   This is a great day out for all the family, one the children will love with all the working models. If you are interested in modelling yourself or want to rekindle you childhood memories, you will find something amongst the many diverse types of modelling on display to admire. If you are not already a modeller hopefully the exhibition will fire your imagination to build something yourself and enjoy one of these satisfying hobbies.
    
   The South's Major Showcase of Modelling... Not to be Missed!
   

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   Bristol 'O' Gauge …

   
   

   22 January 2017

   Event Name: Bristol 'O' Gauge Group 7mm Exhibition 2017
   
   Classification: Exhibition
   
   Address: The University of the West of England [uWE], Exhibition and Conference Centre, Filton Road, Bristol BS34 8QZ
   
   Day 1: 22.01.2017
   
   Opening times Day 1: 10:00 to 16:00
   
   Prices: £7.00 (Adult Guild Members), £9.00 (Adult Non-Guild Members), £7.00 (Adult Advance Ticket - Non-Guild Members), Wives/Partners and Children Under 14 = No Charge.
   
   Disability access: Yes
   
   Car parking: Yes
   
   Website: http://www.bogg7mmexhibition.com/268486985
   
   Organising body: Bristol 'O' Gauge Group
   
   Organiser: The BOGG show team can be contacted at: Alan Neale ([email protected]), Bob Savage ([email protected]), Bob Taylor ([email protected])
   
   The Bristol 'O' Gauge Group 7mm Exhibition 2017
    
   This is the premier South West, Gauge 'O' Guild event, taking place at the UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre.
    
   What's On (as of 27.12.2016):
   Gauge 'O' Guild Village
   90 Traders (the most ever)
   11 Layouts
   2 Test Tracks
   15 Demonstrators
   15 Societies
   8 Local Clubs
   'Bring & Buy'
   Executor and Trustee Stand
   Seated Social Area
   Wheelchair Access
   
    
    
   BOGG have an offer for the 2017 door raffle: either the new Kerr Stuart 0-6-0T from Minerva (various liveries as Minerva's advertisments), or the Ixion Fowler 0-4-0 DM in lined GWR green livery (as worn by the Swindons works shunter).
    
   This year's layouts are;
    
   Frecclesham SR in the 1950's - 1960's, presented by D. Hagger & Steve Neill, Newport
    
   Gillian & Brown Industrial railways 1950/1960, presented by John Rodway
    
   The End of the Line An industrial line with a twist, presented by Tim Crockford, Gloucestershire
    
   Bakewell Street BR [W] 1960's, presented by Chris Hooper, Somerset
    
   Wykes River An 0n30 a narrow gauge offering, presented by Dave Riches, Weymouth
    
   Eldon's Siding A combined standard gauge & industrial offering, presented by Peter Hollins, Poole
    
   Winterly Wharf A GWR branch line, presented by John Shaw, Southampton
    
   Milton Abbas A fictitious S&D line, presented by John Bowden, North Devon
    
   West Wilts Club layout Anything & everything could be seen, presented by members of the West Wilts 'O' Gauge Group
    
   3 Rail Tin Plate modelling A selection of items from Old & New manufactures, presented by Mike Thomas, Wiltshire
    
   Tanat Valley A Scale 7 layout (still awaiting confirmation of details)
    
    
    
   NOTES:
    
   i) Although the post code given is correct, following it exactly will actually lead you to the main campus entrance - so please follow the signs for the NORTH ENTRANCE which is just up the slope from main sat nav guided entrance, on the same side of the road (map available on BOGG website).
    
   ii) As it is at the weekend, parking at UWE is FREE.
    
   iii) Whilst the exhibition itself does not open until 10:00, the building's entrance doors will be opened at 9:00, allowing access to: the catering area, seating, toilets and to allow people to submit their items for the 'Bring & Buy' (profits of which goes to the show's charity, 'Children's Hospice South West').
    
   iv) Advance Tickets: the application form will be taken off the BOGG web site at MIDNIGHT on Thursday 5th January 2017, to allow for processing and return of ticket(s) in time for the 22nd January. These tickets are available to any modeller who is interested in 7mm modelling and are not restricted to any one society or scale. Single 'Advance' and 'Group of 4 in a car' advance ticket holders are also entered into a free draw, which this year will be for one of the Group's commissioned Dapol RTR wagon.
    
    
   IMPORTANT: details are believed to be correct at the time of posting - potential visitors are advised to check before travelling, to avoid disappointment. Full and up-to-date information can be found on the BOGG website (http://www.bogg7mmexhibition.com/268486985)
   

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   SNCF Society Winte…

   
   

   22 January 2017

   Event Name: SNCF Society Winter Rendezvous & Exhibition
   
   Classification: Exhibition
   
   Address: Lenham Community Centre, Groom Way, Lenham, Kent ME17 2QT
   
   Day 1: 22/01/2017
   
   Opening times Day 1: 10am to 5pm
   
   Prices: £4.50 adults
   
   Disability access: No
   
   Car parking: Yes
   
   Website: www.sncfsociety.org.uk
   
   Organising body: The SNCF Society
   
   Organiser: Roger [email protected]
   
   Layouts
   O - Croix St Pierre
   O - Vintage Hornby/jep
   Oe - Ville A La Campagne
   HO - Le Goudron
   HO - Svanda
   N - Tenac
   Zm - Rouessenac
    
   Traders
   The Model Shop Woodchurch - HM Baseboards
   John Rowcroft
   Rob Heron
   Chris Ludlow - Peintre Du Rail
   SNCF Society Sales Stand
    
   Other Displays
   Full Programme of Talks and Presentations Including Films from Nick Lera "Fifty Years of French Narrow Gauge Steam
   SNCF Society Library
   German Railway Society
   Italian Railways Society
   Display of N gauge French road vehicles
   

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