RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted November 2, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2016 It should be interesting getting rooms over the May Day bank holiday, if you've not already done it, plus the best form of travelling will be by rail, if the M5 is like this year's May Day when large chunks of it were at a standstill southbound in the the Bristol area on the Saturday morning, when I travelled to the Bristol show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 2, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2016 It should be interesting getting rooms over the May Day bank holiday, if you've not already done it, plus the best form of travelling will be by rail, if the M5 is like this year's May Day when large chunks of it were at a standstill southbound in the the Bristol area on the Saturday morning, when I travelled to the Bristol show. But should be the weekend before the May Day bank holiday, surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 But should be the weekend before the May Day bank holiday, surely? Not next year; the bank holiday is on Monday 1st May. A combination of Taunton being as late as it can be and the bank holiday as early as it can be. Slummin' at the Travelodge as there'd no room at the (Premier) inn. As long as I don't get the room with bullet holes in the ceiling again (or more importantly the room above it). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted November 2, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2016 It'll be one h*ll of a party if it lasts all week ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 If its the last weekend in April that I will have to miss it as its the Bristol show that weekend saying that at least I get to sleep in my own bed & still do the 3 day show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 2, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2016 I've just noticed that this is the same date as the Bristol show and looks like I will be attending the latter helping a friend on his layout. Will need to check for sure at the weekend...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted November 3, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2016 Where are most members stopping for the Saturday night ? No arrangements yet in place as my presence in the country is not as yet guaranteed by this date. If I'm coming I shall either make what ever booking I can at a late stage, make a day-trip of it from London or stay with friends in Hayle and drive up. Ah the joys of a fluid situation ..... but at least the fluid situation comes in pints once I'm back home!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted November 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2016 Having said I was willing to be part of the team but was rather busy this year I have completely missed this thread. In fact I have been so busy that I didn't even get to Rail-Ex at Taunton despite being on the committee of the organising club. However I will be doing what I can for 2017. So is it all on here? And what help may be required from me. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Trevellan Posted January 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2017 I have enjoyed being part of the Taunton event for the last three years, but I regret that I will be unable to attend this year. A combination of factors has changed my circumstances, to the extent that my entire model collection, including my test track and two RMweb modules, is currently in storage. My modelling has therefore had to be put on hold for the moment. Other factors dictate that it will be difficult for me to even attend as a visitor. Despite this, I will continue to follow developments, in the hope that I can return in 2018. I wish you all the best of luck with your planning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted January 11, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2017 And sadly another near miss here (is the opposite a far hit?) as, with dates now confirmed, I don't arrive until a few days after the event. I wish you well and also plan to be there in 2018. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I won't be able to make it this year either! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi, Just booked a hotel room for the weekend, I'll be travelling with Graham_Muz and helping to operate his Canary Quay (or whatever its called ) Having had a flick through the page and haven't got my head around whats happening, is there a resolution to the eating arrangements on Saturday? Looking forward to the weekend, it's always a highlight of the year for me! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 I will have to miss this years show as I am at the Bristol Show with my 247 Stand so hope to make next year's day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted March 5, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5, 2017 Just caught up with this discussion, and its in my diary. Massive thanks to all the volunteers for taking it on! See you there, dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Williton in my case. Wouldn't you be more comfortable sleeping in a hotel bed? Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2017 Wouldn't you be more comfortable sleeping in a hotel bed? Geoff Endacott I get a very comfy bed in Williton as it happens And now some IMPORTANT NOTICES 1. The SWAG weekend this year synchronises (clashes??) with the WSR Steam Gala weekend, For those who happen to be interested you will find some details here - http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/detail/spring-steam-gala 2. But the really IMPORTANT NOTICE is in respect of our Saturday visit to the Taunton MRG's layouts Tamerig and Bath Green Park. Because of the gala these layouts will be open to public visitors over the Gala weekend therefore if you are visiting on Saturday late afternoon/evening as an RMweb member please do not present yourself at 'the hut' before 17.00 (unless you want to be part of the ordinary public access). It has been arranged with Taunton MRG that they will close to the 'ordinary public' just before 17.00 on the Saturday and re-open immediately after 17.00 for us lot. No doubt the gala weekend might have some impact on car parking as well but I don't know what that might happen to be (if anything). Has any decision been made about a meal on saturday evening - with it being a Bank Holiday weekend I suspect time might be getting short? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2017 All this talk of Saturday visits and evening meals is all very well but does anybody what's happening, if anything, on the Sunday, the actual members day! Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2017 Thanks Mike for sorting the Taunton MRG end of things. I am not aware yet of any fixed arrangements for the sat evening meal having decided yet. Perhaps its time to try and get a show of hands so to speak of those whom will be attending a meal on the sat evening. I can kick off me with me and the signal monkey St. Simon Jerry I am pretty certain the Sunday is going ahead with I am sure timings etc as per previous years, I have just sent a PM to Stu regarding some thoughts on catering, and I am sure he / we will be aback along to this thread soon to firm things up a bit... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2017 Thanks Mike for sorting the Taunton MRG end of things. I am not aware yet of any fixed arrangements for the sat evening meal having decided yet. Perhaps its time to try and get a show of hands so to speak of those whom will be attending a meal on the sat evening. I can kick off me with me and the signal monkey St. Simon Jerry I am pretty certain the Sunday is going ahead with I am sure timings etc as per previous years, I have just sent a PM to Stu regarding some thoughts on catering, and I am sure he / we will be aback along to this thread soon to firm things up a bit... Good idea Muz - no doubt my host and I would be most happy with the Lethbridge on Saturday evening as it has served us pretty well in the past and is nice and convenient for when we finish down at the Taunton MRG's place plus several of them usually attend as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi Mike I think the Lethbridge Arms is a good suggestion, we have used it before (albeit under the previous management) and was also a venue suggested earlier in the thread. http://www.thelethbridgearmspub.co.uk/index If those wishing to attend the Saturday evening can give an indication in this thread we can give a provisional number to the venue at the end of this week perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Yes please (self + Phil Parker) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2017 I will keep this post updated as names are added in thread for the Saturday night mealSo far confirmed are:Graham MuzSt SimonStationamaster + 1Andy YPhil ParkerPhil-b259MulgaBill + 1 Note: the updated version of this list has now been moved to the new event thread here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/120694-swag-2017-lineup-details-catering-all-you-need-to-know/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 6, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2017 Just to say not me this year, I'll just be there Sunday. Other questions / PMs will be answered later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium phil-b259 Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2017 If those wishing to attend the Saturday evening can give an indication in this thread we can give a provisional number to the venue at the end of this week perhaps? I plan on coming down on the Saturday and as such will be looking to join in with whatever meal arrangements are made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulgabill Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi Mike I think the Lethbridge Arms is a good suggestion, we have used it before (albeit under the previous management) and was also a venue suggested earlier in the thread. http://www.thelethbridgearmspub.co.uk/index If those wishing to attend the Saturday evening can give an indication in this thread we can give a provisional number to the venue at the end of this week perhaps? Please count Mr & Mrs MulgaBill in for food on Sat evening. Thanks TONY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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