RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 15, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) The SWAG Members day for 2023 is scheduled for Sunday 23rd April 2023. When 10AM- 4PM , Sunday 23rd April 2023. Where Staplegrove Village Hall, 214 Staplegrove Road, Taunton. TA2 6AL Serious stuff. ************PLEASE NOTE*********** THERE IS LIMITED PARKING AT THE HALL ITSELF. THE VENUE SITS WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL AREA SO PLEASE PARK WITH DUE CONSIDERATION TO LOCAL RESIDENTS.. Fun stuff. Layouts Yelverton - Alex { Wiggoforgold} brings us his delightful rendition of Yelverton, as running in the summer of 1958. His scratchbuilt buildings, faithful to prototype are a joy to behold in their own right. { 4mm 00 gauge } Trowland- Rob { Rob R } Rob now has custody of Trevor Nunn's East Anglian masterpiece. Constructed in S scale, one could almost say that this is a pre-pre-grouping layout. A small corner of the North Norfolk coast from 19th Century....... { 1/64 scale } William Smiths Wharf-Jerry { Queensquare } Champion of all things 2mm F/S, Jerry brings Williams Smith's Wharf to SWAG and will be demonstrating just how practical a proposition modelling in 2mm finescale really is. { 2mm F/S } The Hollow. Stu. { Stubby 47 } Stu's latest 009 adventure. A small narrow gauge roundy roundy showcasing Stu's undoubted abilities as a builder of fine buildings. Have a good look and take the opportunity to chat to Stu about any bespoke or adapted kit built buildings he could provide you with for your own projects. ...............{4mm 009 } St. Martin-sur-Or- { 10800 } Rod produces his French odyssey based on a disused ex-Midi secondary line in South West France. Features overhead Catenary, mechanical signals and more than a few croissant crumbs. { 3.5 mm HO } Shwt-John. { Johndc120 } A study in end of line dereliction beautifully presented in EM gauge. Expect real flavour of a 1960s line just clinging on...... { 4mm EM Gauge } Fryers Lane -Mark. { Mark Forrest } Arising from the ashes of the Scalefour Society's Standard Gauge Workbench initiative and now much expanded, this layout will showcase Sectorised British Rail in the relatively recent past. Positively Modern Image ! { 4mm 00 gauge } Llandafal- George Haylock has popped up at a couple of shows in South Wales last year and has kindly accepted an invite to bring his take on a GWR BLT, Cameostyle. If you thought you didn't have room for a BLT, think again. It's George's first layout by the way..........{ 4mm 00 gauge } East Lynn Quay-Maurice Hopper brings along another of Trevor Nunn's S Scale masterpieces in the form of his 2004 quayside addendum to his lovely Great Eastern Railway East Lynn layout. Demos. Some nice types have "volunteered " to share their methods and will be awaiting your questions on the day............. Chris { Gilbert } will be showing us a few bits and bobs. A bit of weathering and some alternative methods of coupling will be to the fore. Lurking in the background will be his East Anglian Cameo layout, Lockdown Drove as an added bonus. Jamie { Southern Region Steam } will be along offering advice on photography. In addition, if you have a particular favourite loco, building or item of rolling stock, Jamie will be happy to photograph them on the day. Martyn { Mullie } will be have the latest addition to his East Anglian odyssey, Upbech Quay on hand and will also be available to discuss how he achieves the beautifully subdued colours on his layouts. Bring and Buy Closer to the day we will be inviting anyone who has surplus items to put them into the established Bring and Buy Bazaar. A proportion of the proceeds from each sale will go to the Charity of choice. Please start looking on those shelves and in those cabinets for anything you'd like to move on. Elements from our Specialist Retail Team will be on hand to assist you with your purchases. Catering Of course SWAG wouldn't be SWAG without the promise of Pasties and Cakes and rest assured these will be readily available on the day courtesy of the highly skilled crack catering department. As ever, all proceeds raised will go to our charity of choice. Trader support. Please give some thought to anything you might want to be able to pick up from the traders on the day. Contact them prior to and arrange to collect on the day. Lord and Butler. Peter will be along with a selection of items from the shop. 247 Developments. Brian is a long time supporter of the event and will have his usual selection of hard to find detailing parts and etched products. Mudmagnet Models. Richard bring his ever expanding range of 3D printed items for that extra detailing of our layouts. How........................... much ?!!!!!!! FREE. Yes, really. This is still a free to enter members day. However, there are running costs associated with the event which are getting increasingly challenging to meet. To help with this, there'll be suitably labelled receptacles dotted about the hall. PLEASE donate a few coins into these at your discretion, you'll be helping to ensure we can do this again in 2024. Therefore............ oh....and Naughty step. Normally fully occupied by the day of the event but consideration will be given to suitable late contenders. Loud shirts Encouraged. Possible Picasso award on the day for best effort. ( Good opportunity for new comers as Neil { Black Rat } has once again bizarrely chosen to go to the Canary Islands instead of attending SWAG ) I thank you and look forward to meeting you all. Rob. Edited April 8, 2023 by NHY 581 Image added. 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 I’ll be back…..louder than before! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 24, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, BlackRat said: I’ll be back…..louder than before! Of that, Neil, I have no doubt. The day will be "quieter" as a result.......... Your standards are high..... However........I shall dig a little something out in the meantime. 2022's modest effort... ( Portraiture by Phil "Paparazzi" Parker ) Rob. Edited February 24, 2023 by NHY 581 Lackus Ratus Ratus-Addendum 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 11, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) Morning all, Images now added to the O.P. Rob. Edited March 15, 2023 by NHY 581 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 15, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2023 Have a good time one and all. I am grounded - serves me right for choosing (did I choose it?) a day which is specially noted in all sensible diaries to prevent me forgetting it as the day on which I gott married, hmm, 46 years ago (forty six years! - yes. it's really that long ago but I now have to count years in order to get that number right). So enjoy your day which I know from thsoose times I was permitted to attend will be great fun. 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 15, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2023 4 hours ago, The Stationmaster said: Have a good time one and all. I am grounded - serves me right for choosing (did I choose it?) a day which is specially noted in all sensible diaries to prevent me forgetting it as the day on which I gott married, hmm, 46 years ago (forty six years! - yes. it's really that long ago but I now have to count years in order to get that number right). So enjoy your day which I know from thsoose times I was permitted to attend will be great fun. Crumbs, Mike. You will be sorely missed but on a positive, no such issues in 2024 as we'll miss "the special day". Rob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 25, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 25, 2023 30days to go.......... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 2, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 2, 2023 Morning all, With just 21 days to the great day, a couple of reminders for our visitors. Entry. SWAG Members Day remains a FREE to enter event. BUT...There are running costs associated with the day..... A donation made via the various receptacles located around the hall will help to ensure we can repeat this in 2024. Please drop in whatever you can afford. WE DO NOT SEEK TO MAKE PROFIT. ONLY TO COVER OUR RUNNING COSTS. Card payments......... Our traders will be able to take card payments on the day as will the bring and buy. Catering. Purchases from our Crack Catering Team for teas, coffees, CAKE etc will be CASH only. Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted April 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 2, 2023 Did someone mention cakes... ...oh yes you did... ... the catering department does rely on the kind donations of cakes to be able offer / coerce / arm twist / continually up sell on the day, cakes of all types and sizes and even dare I say it with vegetables in (good for the five a day) will be gratefully received. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 7, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2023 Late addition to the layouts..... East Lynn Quay now coming along. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 19, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2023 Evening all, Just over three days before the big day. As well as the layouts, there will be lots of goodies available to purchase. Everything from Bill Bedford etches to quality used books, locos and rolling stock. 247 Developments will have their usual range of etched goods, detailing parts and 3D printed items. Mudmagnet Models will have their range of 3D printed items in a variety of scales. Lord and Butler will have a selection of new and quality used items. Dare I say it but it's coming together..... Rob 5 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 22, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 22, 2023 Morning all, As Ken points out, in 24hrs Staplegrove Village Hall will be a hive of activity as exhibitors and traders set themselves up to (hopefully !) greet visitors. Today, preparations continue for some whilst others start to make their way from various corners of the Kingdom. Last minute jobs are being attended to.... A gentle reminder then that doors open at 10am with a further gentle reminder regarding parking........... THERE IS LIMITED PARKING AT THE HALL ITSELF. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE VENUE SITS WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL AREA SO DO PARK WITH DUE CONSIDERATION TO LOCAL RESIDENTS.. BUT...........to ensure you enjoy your visit... As well as our layouts and demos........ The Bring and Buy Bazaar is in hand and our team of highly trained retail executives await your custom. The Head of our Internationally acclaimed Catering Department is fine tuning his IT skills... Therefore......... Please travel safely and we look forward to seeing you. Rob. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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