SWAG Member's Day - 24th April 2022

[2ManySpams]

Work is continuing to get Polsarrett completed for the show. 

 

Quite a lot done since February, including: legs, fiddle yards, cassettes, drapes, layout painting and electrics. So I do have a functional layout, which is good. The fiddles hadn't received their top coat of paint in the following photo but you get the idea.

 

 

Scenically there's loads left to do though, so it's going to be a case of what I manage to get finished before the show. A few images showing the current state of affairs:

 

 

 

 

I'm hoping that today, when I visit the printers for the third time, the backscene will have been printed. Fingers crossed.

 

[2ManySpams]

8 hours ago, john new said:

Are the LFT etc, rules still applicable or as the Govt wants us to be more is SWAG getting more relaxed about COVID? Not arguing against them being there if they are, just checking if they still are as the earlier posted guidance if we want to attend.

 

Boris might be relaxing things but COVID infections are going through the roof, so bizarrely we're probably all more at risk now than we were a few months back. 

 

I'm sure Rob will be along to confirm but I thought that there was no intention to drop the previously posted entry requirements. IMO it's probably more important that we are all responsible and do LFT etc before the show. 

[AY Mod]

3 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

Boris might be relaxing things but COVID infections are going through the roof, so bizarrely we're probably all more at risk now than we were a few months back. 

 

I'm sure Rob will be along to confirm but I thought that there was no intention to drop the previously posted entry requirements. IMO it's probably more important that we are all responsible and do LFT etc before the show. 

 

Absolutely spot on. Got it at the mo*, not too bad but it still ain't nice and I wouldn't wish it on my mates.

 

If it means buying a test, tough.

 

* I reckon it will have been from an event in a similar sized room with a similar number of people so there's no room for complacency.

[2ManySpams]

6 minutes ago, AY Mod said:

 

Absolutely spot on. Got it at the mo*, not too bad but it still ain't nice and I wouldn't wish it on my mates.

 

If it means buying a test, tough.

 

* I reckon it will have been from an event in a similar sized room with a similar number of people so there's no room for complacency.

 

Get well soon Andy

[NHY 581]

Morning all. 

 

SWAG is to be held at Staplegrove Village Hall,  Taunton on Sunday 24th April 2022. 

 

Doors will open at 1000hrs and the event will run until 1600hrs depending on who is still awake by then. 

 

LAYOUTS

 

There are 12 layouts covering  2mm finescale, HO, OO,EM, P4, 0-16.5 and 7mm so hopefully there's something for everyone

 

Subjects include Cromford and High Peak, Forest of Dean in BR days, Blue Diseasals, SNCF, ex Great Eastern backwaters (steam and diseasal) and whimsical Somerset light railway. Therefore hopefully something for everyone. 

 

There are a couple of traders along with bring and buy and catering on site. 

 

COVID

 

Now, as Spams and Andy have alluded to, COVID has not gone away. I'm just getting over my second bout despite being triple jabbed. 

 

John raised the question regarding earlier posted COVID measures at the event. I note the stance of HM Government as per their updated guidance yesterday. 

 

However with 5,000,000 new cases logged by HM Government last week, I can confirm that the fofollowing will apply and to some, this will be out of step but here it is...

 

ALL visitors, exhibitors, traders and helpers attending the event will need to; 

 

Obtain a COVID passport. These are still readily available and can be downloaded in literally seconds from gov.uk. I checked yesterday still functioning for both domestic and travel versions. 

 

Conduct a lateral flow test (LFT) a maximum of 24hrs prior to the event. These can still be registered on gov.uk as of yesterday. 

There will be a limited number available on the day but DO NOT RELY ON THIS BEING AVAILABLE AS WE WILL RUN OUT VERY QUICKLY. 

 

Regarding the above, compliance will not be checked but we are all adults here and we must all collectively take responsibility to keep each other safe. There will be people attending the event who are vulnerable themselves or will have family members who are also vulnerable. Please respect this. Therefore please be able to show compliance with the above in the unlikely event of being asked. I will be happy to demonstrate mine. 

 

If your LFT indicates positive....PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE EVENT.

 

Hand sanitiser will be available as will hand washing facilities. 

 

Masks are at the discretion of the wearer. 

 

Windows and doors, subject to the weather will be open to provide airflow. 

 

All attending the event are encouraged to bring their own mug if wanting a hot drink throughout the day. This will cut down on the catering section handling other peoples 'stuff' when washing up. 

 

Visitors will be asked to sign in. I will dispose of this data 21 days after the event. 

 

 

Please take into account that this is a FREE TO ATTEND event. Exhibitors and traders are attending at their own expense and at their own risk. Please respect this and help us to make this a SAFE event for all who attend. 

 

 

TRADERS. 

 

Lord and Butler will be attending as will 247 developements. Please review their websites. Orders can be collected at the show. Lord and Butlers website ( by their own admission) is not the best and is to be worked on. Please ring or email them with your wants. I would suggest any emails sent to either trader be headed up as SWAG Taunton April 24th or similar. 

 

Stu  ( Stubby 47) will be there abd will no doubt be happy to discuss bespoke building or other modelling commissions. 

 

Brian from Braeside Models will also be happy to discuss bespoke buildings. 

 

Richard ( Mudmagnet) will have a selection of his very fine 3D prints available to purchase. He will no doubt be happy to discuss your ideas for future projects. 

 

BGMAN/ CHARITIES

 

Tim, John Ian and Rod are engaged in the herculean task of moving on a modelling lifetime of materials accrued by Grahame. Proceeds will go to his grandchildren and the British Heart Foundation as well as Bristol Heart Hospital. Please be generous. 

 

A percentage of profits from the bring and buy along with the proceeds from the catering will also be donated to the above. 

 

SHIRTS..............

 

 

I hope this covers everything. My apologies if I have missed anyone or  if it seems a bit rushed this morning but the builders have just arrived and I must dash. 

 

I'll pop in later. 

 

 

I thank you. 

 

Rob. 

 

 

Edited April 2, 2022 by NHY 581

[Stubby47]

Just to add to the scales/gauges list, Castell is 009.

 

 

[NHY 581]

Ahem..........oops

 

Including Castell, there are 13 layouts.........

 

Possibly 14 if Brian brings Caledonian Basin.....which I think he is. 

 

Oh I don't know. We've got lots of layouts. 

 

Rob. 

[St Enodoc]

49 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

Ahem..........oops

 

Including Castell, there are 13 layouts.........

 

Possibly 14 if Brian brings Caledonian Basin.....which I think he is. 

 

Oh I don't know. We've got lots of layouts. 

 

Rob. 

Good job I'm not bringing one then.

[Oldddudders]

9 minutes ago, St Enodoc said:

Good job I'm not bringing one then.

Especially to a show where expenses are not offered!

[St. Simon]

Hi

 

Thanks for the info, hotel is booked so Dad and I will come along!

 

Is there going to be the usual dinner on the Saturday evening this year?

 

Simon

[NHY 581]

3 minutes ago, St. Simon said:

Hi

 

Thanks for the info, hotel is booked so Dad and I will come along!

 

Is there going to be the usual dinner on the Saturday evening this year?

 

Simon

 

Hi Simon. 

 

Great stuff. 

 

I'll stand to be corrected but not this year. There may be an 'informal' amongst those exhibitors staying over but to the best of my knowledge nothing has been arranged as of yet. 

The majority of us are travelling up, down, over and across on the morning of the show. 

 

Rob. 

[mozzer models]

Hotel book & covid passports ordered for the both of us 

[mozzer models]

1 hour ago, St. Simon said:

Hi

 

Thanks for the info, hotel is booked so Dad and I will come along!

 

Is there going to be the usual dinner on the Saturday evening this year?

 

Simon

Which hotel ?? 

[john new]

7 hours ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

Boris might be relaxing things but COVID infections are going through the roof, so bizarrely we're probably all more at risk now than we were a few months back. 

 

I'm sure Rob will be along to confirm but I thought that there was no intention to drop the previously posted entry requirements. IMO it's probably more important that we are all responsible and do LFT etc before the show. 

Thanks for the update. Glad to know common sense is in place; it wasn’t in most of Weymouth when I was out shopping this morning despite the confirmed rising case numbers.

[Captain Kernow]

A shameless plug for 'The BGMan's Bazaar' at Taunton this year - 

 

 

[The Fatadder]

1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said:

A shameless plug for 'The BGMan's Bazaar' at Taunton this year - 

 

 

Will no doubt be leaving with more than I have already agreed to.  Can never resist those sort of things even without such a good cause!

 

looking forward to the 24th, looks like a good lineup 

 

 

edit: I am going to bring along a few of my 3D printed bits a long with me if anyone would like a look/ chat about 3D printing in general

Edited April 2, 2022 by The Fatadder

[St. Simon]

4 hours ago, mozzer models said:

Which hotel ?? 

Premier Inn Taunton East, I believe there’s a couple of other RMWebbers staying there as well!

 

Simon

[mozzer models]

1 hour ago, St. Simon said:

Premier Inn Taunton East, I believe there’s a couple of other RMWebbers staying there as well!

 

Simon

snap

since i booked at 11am the price has gone up £15

 

Edited April 2, 2022 by mozzer models

[2ManySpams]

12 hours ago, mozzer models said:

snap

since i booked at 11am the price has gone up £15

 

 

Amazing. Do you have the same effect everywhere you book? 😜

[rab]

13 hours ago, mozzer models said:

snap

since i booked at 11am the price has gone up £15

 

Probably realised RMWebbers are staying, so having to increase the insurance cover

[Clive Mortimore]

Looks like I will be Billy no Mates, I booked myself in at the other Premier Inn on the other side of the M5, mainly because it has its own restaurant. 

[Oldddudders]

38 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said:

Looks like I will be Billy no Mates, I booked myself in at the other Premier Inn on the other side of the M5, mainly because it has its own restaurant. 

Was that a collective sigh of relief I just heard?

[Stubby47]

3 hours ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

Amazing. Do you have the same effect everywhere you book? 😜

 

23 minutes ago, Oldddudders said:

Was that a collective sigh of relief I just heard?

 

It seems some folks aren't out to make friends this year...🤣

Edited April 3, 2022 by Stubby47

[john new]

Just a thought for 2023 - perhaps suggest the meeting up/stop over places the night before early on in the announcement thread. Clive's point about the in-house restaurant also a valid one.

 

Edited April 3, 2022 by john new

[mozzer models]

2 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said:

Looks like I will be Billy no Mates, I booked myself in at the other Premier Inn on the other side of the M5, mainly because it has its own restaurant. 

Taunton Ruishton (M5, J25) thats one without a restaurant Only doing breakfast Quote from web site (This hotel has a breakfast room, but not a restaurant)

there is one next door but not part the premier group & I would look somewere else to eat we found it not very good

 

Taunton east has a Beefeaters & North a Brewers fayre restaurants