Scale7JB Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Saturday 4th September 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday September 5th 10.00am to 4.00pm International Centre, St. Quentin Gate,Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH. Members £5, non-members £12 Trade Show and Guild AGM (on Sunday afternoon). Two days of specialist Trade sales, Demonstrations, Models, layouts All of the Guild Services and for those who wish to attend, the Guild AGM on Sunday 5th for part of the afternoon. An Event not to be missed to see the best in 7mm modelling. Layouts: A selection of layouts to inspire. Over 20 layouts will be featured at the Telford Show Demonstrators: Some of the top craftsmen in all areas of railway modelling lend their time to pass on their knowledge and techniques to others. Traders: This is the opportunity to meet the trade, see their wares, and find the elusive item you have been looking for . Over 100 traders come to Telford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale7JB Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 Less than 9 weeks to go before the BIG one.. Hopefully I shall be there for the two days this year, though I might be spending a bit of time on the Perfect Miniatures stand as at Halifax.. Who's going ? JB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium eldavo Posted July 5, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 5, 2010 Can't make it there this year as I'm at the Kernow/YMR exhibition but several of my Winchester Modeller buddies will be there with Jeff Geary's Whitchurch layout. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I'd like to go but I'm not sure I can get all the way up to Telford very easily. I'm not sure the credit card is going to do very well either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 After several years of promising myself to go to this - i absolutely have to get there this year, cash-flow, holidays, motorway works, weather - be demned! Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted July 5, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 5, 2010 I realise that members get their admission for £5 but is it really worth £12 - if you were thinking of making a start in O gauge then you would want to visit a show like this to get ideas and see what is available - but the admission price would put you off - how can the Guild justify this price for those you would assume they were trying to get to join. Does anyone know the number of visitors against the number of members/non members? I did wonder if the ticket would cover both days but it isn't mentioned on their web site. However the price does admit purchaser, partner and two children under 16 - which is OK if you have a partner and two children under 16 No mention of an age concession either - at the Derby show we reduced our adult admission from £6 to £5 when we moved to a cheaper venue - no one thanked us for that - all we got were complaints about not having an age concession as if it was felt to be an automatic right I'm pleased that I can now use the Guild as an example as I guess the majority of their members would qualify. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I realise that members get their admission for £5 but is it really worth £12 An interesting question... I paid my £12 one year and joined the G.O.G. that day which took the £7 difference off my membership fee; all well and good and I got my welcome pack etc; I was less than impressed to receive notice of renewal about six months later at full price for the next 12 months; membership appears to run April to March regardless of when in the year you actually join? I didn't renew (for other reasons as well as that) but I'll still pay the £12 this year, as I did last year; it covers me and my lad (for another 9 years anyway!!) and I think it's well worth it as everything there is of some interest, and it's a "one-stop shop" for all the O scale stuff you could possibly require (affording it is, of course, another matter...). Personally speaking, if I could only get to one show a year this would be it, even at the £12 price, quite good compared, for example, (with some for parking, in the Town car parks at least) to the price for Adult and Child plus £8(?) Parking at the Warley/NEC. That show may be bigger but the amount of 7mm present (especially Traders) is much lower. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I realise that members get their admission for £5 but is it really worth £12 Mike Hi Mike This always raises its head, and I don't think the organisers can win here. My take is that £12 for a full weekend, to include spouse/issue as relevant is a bargain. You might just get a 1 1/2 hour footy match, a round of drinks, 3 packets of cigarettes, a meal out for 1 at a restaurant for this - or 2 me days pursuing your hobby, meeting lots of interesting people, being amazed at the sheer variety of products, seeing a a good few scale-specific layouts, and generally getting enthused. I know that if you don't do 2 days, dont have wife/kids, and can only get there for a couple of hours it's steep, but it costs a lot to put on the show in hire of venue and organisation, and frankly, I'm just grateful it's there. My best spent £12 of the year (except it only costs me a fiver as a member of the Guild!) Go once at least. I got dragged into O gauge when I attended a Guild show in Worcester, and was blown away by what was available - I had no idea. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale7JB Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hi Mike This always raises its head, and I don't think the organisers can win here. My take is that £12 for a full weekend, to include spouse/issue as relevant is a bargain. You might just get 3 packets of cigarettes... 3 packets of cigarettes ? Clearly not of the smoking contingent eh Richard You'd be lucky to get 2 packs for £12 these days.. JB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hi Mike This always raises its head, and I don't think the organisers can win here. My take is that £12 for a full weekend, to include spouse/issue as relevant is a bargain. You might just get 3 packets of cigarettes... You'd be lucky to get 2 packs for £12 these days.. JB. Never mind just the ciggies; Richard's full list reads:- My take is that £12 ... You might just get a 1 1/2 hour footy match, a round of drinks, 3 packets of cigarettes, a meal out for 1 at a restaurant for this... Now all that lot for £12, that is a bargain..!!! :D :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I'll be going for the first time this year, on Saturday. I'm looking forward to it, but do feel that £12 is a bit steep. Do S7 society members get a discount? I'm hoping to have my 37 in a state where it can run up and down the S7 demo track on the society stand, but there's a lot of work to do before I get to that stage! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor H Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 My take is that £12 for a full weekend, to include spouse/issue as relevant is a bargain. Agree It is a bargain, take the wife or one of the kids, cheap weekend. But for a single punter whose up for a day, it seems rather expensive to me, never been a fan of weekend tickets at the same price, would much prefer to see them charged perhaps two quid more for the privalige, same for spouses. I do agree with members been subsidised though. I once joined the guild, it didn't offer anything for me personally and so I didn't renew after that year, although it does offer a pretty good package and I can see why people keep up their membership. Entrance fee, travelling costs, parking and perhaps something to eat and drink all adds up, possibly one of the reasons I havn't been for a few years. Trevor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale7JB Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 I'll be going for the first time this year, on Saturday. I'm looking forward to it, but do feel that £12 is a bit steep. Do S7 society members get a discount? I'm hoping to have my 37 in a state where it can run up and down the S7 demo track on the society stand, but there's a lot of work to do before I get to that stage! Look forward to seeing it there Pugsley... Like I always say, nothing like a deadline... I don't think S7 society members get a discount.. In fact, I think some Gauge 0 Guild members would have the S7 society members paying more for entry... IT WAS A JOKE... IT WAS A JOKE ! I'll get my coat.. JB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Look forward to seeing it there Pugsley... Like I always say, nothing like a deadline... One deadline for having it finished has passed already! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Agree It is a bargain, take the wife or one of the kids, cheap weekend. But for a single punter whose up for a day, it seems rather expensive to me, never been a fan of weekend tickets at the same price, would much prefer to see them charged perhaps two quid more for the privalige, same for spouses. I do agree with members been subsidised though. I once joined the guild, it didn't offer anything for me personally and so I didn't renew after that year, although it does offer a pretty good package and I can see why people keep up their membership. Entrance fee, travelling costs, parking and perhaps something to eat and drink all adds up, possibly one of the reasons I havn't been for a few years. I agree with everything you put, and (as a similar individual modeller with no kids travelling about 200 miles to get there) will probably be why I don't end up going this year - which is annoying as many of the useful smaller traders I would need to get stuff from don't advertise anywhere else, or visit other shows, or even have websites which means that they lose out on potential sales from people like me. I'd rather spend £50 on a kit or something than getting to, and in, the model show. I can't help but wonder sometimes the relative smallness of the O gauge userbase is because it's so difficult to get hold of stuff to model in it, unless you're a member of the guild? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I can't help but wonder sometimes the relative smallness of the O gauge userbase is because it's so difficult to get hold of stuff to model in it, unless you're a member of the guild? I'm not so sure... I think other factors work against O scale more than those points; namely the space it takes up, and (trying not to open another can of worms!!) the sheer cost of it... I'd say that these days Internet access is far more important than membership of the G.O.G. to get hold of stuff and get help, advice and encouragement from other modellers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I'd say that these days Internet access is far more important than membership of the G.O.G. to get hold of stuff and get help, advice and encouragement from other modellers. I've certainly found RMWEB very useful in that regard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Seeing as it's this weekend, i thought i'd just bounce this one to the top! Hope to see some of you guys there (today!). Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Just got back from Telford and thought it was an excellent show with great trade and super layouts,but best of all people are so polite and friendly with no smelly urks to contend with. On that score at least its worth the money. Regards. Ps. can't wait for Warley to see how good Merseysides Miss Marples Looks!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh993 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Early start tomorrow (from Norfolk) but looking forward to a good day (: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jollysmart Posted September 4, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2010 As a first time attendee today I though it was excellent value for money, (Don't forget that the ticket admits a family) the sheer scale of the event, massive choice of traders and some truly inspirational layouts made it well worth the entry cost and the drive there and back. I have always intended going in the past but I bought advanced tickets on line and made the effort and I'm well pleased that I did. I had the exhibition guide in advance so I had some idea of the size but actually being there and seeing just what is available was quite an eye opener. I will certainly be returning next year! Regards Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Cutler 2579, you are so right. Seem to be such a different breed of modeller and not the scrum at the NEC we see every year. If the guild can do it and provide the space and enjoyment that can be found at Telford, why not at the NEC. Like Jollysmart, I was a first time visitor and new to 7mm. If you were needing the goodies to get going and the inspiration to get on with it, it was all there under one roof. Advice willingly offered freely by traders and exhibitionists alike. Roll on next year. Got Bristol as well in January which was a good do last year to look forward to. So just about one good show every six months and time between for wallet to recover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I went for the first time this year, as well. I was very impressed, it really is one of the best shows I've been to. Well organised and laid out, with plenty of room around the stands. It would have been nice to have had a couple more layouts, but I'll definitely be going again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45157 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Great show as usual. As a member, the £5 admission for two days is a real bargin, it's the cost of all the stuff I "just have to buy" that is my big problem, never mind all the lovely stuff that I can only dream about. I have got into the habit of pre-ordering bits and pieces (especially kits) by telephone or email for collection at the exhibition, which works well for both parties as the supplier knows what to bring and I am not dissapointed. I cannot speak highly enough of the service given by all suppliers I use (large and small) so a big thank you to "The 0 Gauge Traders" at Guildex from me (if not my wallet !!) Fully inspired by the skills of others and stocked up with raw materials for the winter, what more could the average modeller ask ? regards Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 ... what more could the average modeller ask ? More spare funds...?!? :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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