☆ SWAG Members Day- SUNDAY 28th APRIL 2024☆

[Gedward]

 

Many thanks to Rob and the RMgang for making my first ever show a truly great one!

 

[Phil Bullock]

Thanks to all involved for an excellent meet up today. Some inspirational modelling on show, together with great woffle and cakes …. Especially the Welsh ones! Didn’t spend too much … just a wagon kit and some plates and bits from @mozzer models. Excellent company for the drive down from @Downendian a bonus! 

[McW]

Now home, Ruyton back in its lair and I'm enjoying a cuppa. Thanks to Rob for both the invitation and organising a fantastic day. Lots of talking and some great modelling on show. Many kind comments which are really appreciated.

 

Paul

 

 

[figworthy]

Another vote of thanks to Rob for organising an excellent show, and to Muz and co for running the catering.

 

Adrian

[96701]

I had a wonderful afternoon, many thanks to all who organised and worked hard. The modelling on display was awesome. Here's hoping there's enough in the kitty for a 2025 gig. @St Enodoc, your pasty was gorgeous, as were the cakes.

[Gilbert]

We had a great day with Cropper Street - it's always a good show when you don't need the tool box, soldering iron and spare parts....I did however take far too much stock and will need to rationalise that massively before Cropper Street's next show in late May at Stow. (Basically once I put the SLW 24 and 25 on that's it apart from a short session with the PI Victory....)

My thanks to Rob for all he did to get this set up and also to the Pasty Team and B&B  Czar.........plus my operators.....we had a pre-show session and a few "areas for improvement" were identified. Getting those sorted before the show made a real difference.

BTW I thought Rob had assembled a superb selection of exhibits....let's hope we can keep up the standard in 2025.....

Chris H

Edited April 28 by Gilbert

[Gilbert]

My photos are here..

as always disorganised and so far uncaptionned but it gives a flavour..

Chris H

 

 

[Silas]

Thanks to all involved in putting the show together - I had a thoroughly enjoyable morning! And great to see some of the wonderful layouts from RMWeb in the flesh - very inspiring!

 

Jon T

[Stubby47]

Home down west again, thanks to Rob & team for the organising, catering and typical excellent quality of the exhibits.

 

Thanks to all who stopped to chat at my demo table too.

[Oldddudders]

30 minutes ago, Gilbert said:

My photos are here..

as always disorganised and so far uncaptionned but it gives a flavour..

Chris H

Thanks for this. Having failed to attend again this year, it is lovely to see what the members brung. And I certainly recognised several of the layouts. So glad the day was another Gunstone & Co success. 

[Ramblin Rich]

On 25/04/2024 at 07:06, NHY 581 said:

 

I had a spiffing time thank you!

 

Lovely to catch up with my "cheerleaders"
@marc smith

  @bcnPete & @Rivercider for a pep talk
😁

As usual, a fabulous selection of layouts to provide inspiration and motivation.

Massive thanks to Rob for the organisation and Graham and Peter for the incomparable  catering.

Maybe next year I'll be able to help more on the day instead of running off for domestic duties....

[Bungus the Fogeyman]

Just arrived back in the badlands of Market Harborough. Had a smashing time, good to see a few of the chaps again especially Mr Smith and Mr 46444 (sorry Mark, can't remember your surname. Senility setting in!). Most inspirational, Cath and myself discussed many ways to improve my layouts and Ellie just liked all the fuss and attention. Pasty was splendid, but somehow missed the Welsh cakes! Also pleased to assist with problem solving at the Kyle, although it was Jerry's nimble fingers that eventually solved the problem!

Well done Rob and all the chaps connected with organisation of this rather splendid shindig.....

 

Disgusting of Market Harborough

 

PS With your imminent withdrawral from the employment arena Mr Smith, I hope today has kick-started your enthusiasm again for the world of toy trains..

[Not Jeremy]

Just back and sitting here with a cup of tea and reflecting on a very good day out indeed.

 

Thank you very much to Rob and everyone else who made today's event happen, such a good and happy event with top quality modelling on display and so many friends old and new to talk to - just the best.

 

It was a shame that CK was unable to be there in person, but his name certainly came up in jolly conversation(!)

 

Great to put some faces to names, the Welsh Massive were good value, as ever, and it was really nice to be facing Old Parrock and have a good natter with Paul Rhodes, one very talented fellow.

 

Mention should be made of Graham Muz and his fellow caterers for top notch catering on all fronts, the pasties did not disappoint and the cakes were commendably commodious. It was also really interesting to listen to Graham talking about his involvement with Number 11

 

So thank you again to Rob and the team and everyone else who visited and made it such a memorable day.

 

Simon

 

And great to see Bungus, Cath and Ellie too, hope you all got back OK!

 

 

Edited April 28 by Not Jeremy
Added Bungus....

[cctransuk]

On 25/04/2024 at 07:06, NHY 581 said:

 

 

 

That's not Daddy - it's Stephen Fry!

 

CJI.

Edited April 28 by cctransuk

[Captain Kernow]

4 minutes ago, Not Jeremy said:

It was a shame that CK was unable to be there in person, but his name certainly came up in jolly conversation(!)

Thanks, old fruit, I knew that's why my ears were burning...

 

And I spent part of the day with your jolly nice book about the Titfield Thunderbolt. 

 

I'm glad everyone seems to have had a good time.

 

[NHY 581]

Evening all, 

 

Well, that seemed to go rather well. 

 

My thanks to all who came along today. My impression is that it was busier than last year and I spoke to quite a few people for whom it was their first and hopefully not their last visit to SWAG. 

 

Thank you to all our exhibitors who generously brought their layouts along, giving so freely of their time and finances and of our members who demonstrated their dark arts across many modelling activities. 

 

And a huge thank you to @Godfrey Glyn, @Graham_Muz and @peter220950 who provided the catering and bring and buy to their usual exemplary standards. Not forgetting Aidan @Culmhead who despite being unable to attend today ( something about being on Portugal !)  was fully involved in fine tuning the bring and buy. 

 

Special thanks to Nadine, aka Mrs @mozzer models who helped out hugely in the catering department. No mention of the catering department is complete without thanking John Farmer @Re6/6 who, aided and abetted by @Brian Harrap did such a splendid job of ferrying the essential pasties which once again were sourced by our much missed on the day Tim @Captain Kernow

 

So, Can we do this again next year ? 

 

Well the sums aren't fully done yet but first impressions are that it's a resounding YES!

 

One reason is the truly astounding amount donated by the visitors today which has provided a rather substantial leg up for next year. 

 

 

THANK YOU. 

Edited April 28 by NHY 581

[Gilbert]

1 minute ago, Captain Kernow said:

And I spent part of the day with your jolly nice book about the Titfield Thunderbolt. 

 

Which is a splendid book...my holiday reading from Easter....very much enjoyed...a delight...

[Mike_Walker]

Thanks Rob for another fantastic and inspiring show.  Looking forward to next year!

 

Mike 

[Captain Kernow]

3 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

 @Godfrey Glyn, @Graham_Muz @peter220950  @Culmhead 

 

 Mrs @mozzer models  @Re6/6 @Brian Harrap 

 

Well the sums aren't fully done yet but first impressions are that it's a resounding YES!

 

One reason is the truly astounding amount donated by the visitors today which has provided a rather substantial leg up for next year.

 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mr+grace+you've+all+done+very+well&sca_esv=1d62dda5da21c497&sca_upv=1&source=hp&ei=mpcuZvnYO-KqhbIPi-iKkAc&oq=mr+grace+you've+a&gs_lp=EhFtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1ocBoCGAIiEW1yIGdyYWNlIHlvdSd2ZSBhKgIIADIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyBRAhGKABSJx2UNMLWMpZcAF4AJABAJgB_gGgAYIYqgEGMC4xMC42uAEByAEA-AEBmAIRoALwGagCAcICFhApGIAEGLEDGNEDGEMYgwEYxwEYigXCAgUQKRiABMICCxApGIAEGIoFGJIDwgIUEAAYgAQYkQIYpgMYqAMYigUYiwPCAg4QABiABBiRAhiKBRiLA8ICFxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGKYDGKgDGIsDGJsDwgIIEAAYgAQYiwPCAhoQLhiABBixAxjRAxjSAxiDARjHARioAxiLA8ICDhAAGIAEGLEDGIMBGIsDwgIUEC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYqAMYiwMYmwPCAgsQABiABBixAxiLA8ICFBAuGIAEGJECGKMDGKgDGIoFGIsDwgINEAAYgAQYQxiKBRiLA8ICERAuGIAEGKMDGNQCGKgDGIsDwgIXEC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYmAMYqAMYmgMYiwPCAg4QLhiABBijAxioAxiLA8ICFBAuGIAEGLEDGKMDGNQCGKgDGIsDwgIREC4YgAQYsQMYowMYqAMYiwPCAhYQLhiABBixAxjRAxhDGIMBGMcBGIoFwgIQEAAYgAQYsQMYgwEYigUYCsICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIIEC4YgAQYsQPCAgUQLhiABMICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgIEEAAYA8ICCxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBwgILEC4YgAQYxwEYrwHCAgYQABgWGB6YAw2SBwYxLjYuMTCgB790&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:c2c8b68c,vid:1N4t51IVQ5M,st:0

[mullie]

1 minute ago, Captain Kernow said:

 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mr+grace+you've+all+done+very+well&sca_esv=1d62dda5da21c497&sca_upv=1&source=hp&ei=mpcuZvnYO-KqhbIPi-iKkAc&oq=mr+grace+you've+a&gs_lp=EhFtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1ocBoCGAIiEW1yIGdyYWNlIHlvdSd2ZSBhKgIIADIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyBRAhGKABSJx2UNMLWMpZcAF4AJABAJgB_gGgAYIYqgEGMC4xMC42uAEByAEA-AEBmAIRoALwGagCAcICFhApGIAEGLEDGNEDGEMYgwEYxwEYigXCAgUQKRiABMICCxApGIAEGIoFGJIDwgIUEAAYgAQYkQIYpgMYqAMYigUYiwPCAg4QABiABBiRAhiKBRiLA8ICFxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGKYDGKgDGIsDGJsDwgIIEAAYgAQYiwPCAhoQLhiABBixAxjRAxjSAxiDARjHARioAxiLA8ICDhAAGIAEGLEDGIMBGIsDwgIUEC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYqAMYiwMYmwPCAgsQABiABBixAxiLA8ICFBAuGIAEGJECGKMDGKgDGIoFGIsDwgINEAAYgAQYQxiKBRiLA8ICERAuGIAEGKMDGNQCGKgDGIsDwgIXEC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYmAMYqAMYmgMYiwPCAg4QLhiABBijAxioAxiLA8ICFBAuGIAEGLEDGKMDGNQCGKgDGIsDwgIREC4YgAQYsQMYowMYqAMYiwPCAhYQLhiABBixAxjRAxhDGIMBGMcBGIoFwgIQEAAYgAQYsQMYgwEYigUYCsICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIIEC4YgAQYsQPCAgUQLhiABMICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgIEEAAYA8ICCxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBwgILEC4YgAQYxwEYrwHCAgYQABgWGB6YAw2SBwYxLjYuMTCgB790&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:c2c8b68c,vid:1N4t51IVQ5M,st:0

I think this what you meant to do.

 

 

[mullie]

Well I've now left England and the passport is packed away safely. Thanks Rob and everyone who helped organise yet another fantastic day. Good to see so many familiar faces again.

 

Martyn

[Captain Kernow]

6 minutes ago, mullie said:

I think this what you meant to do.

 

 

Yes, didn't it work the way I did it?

Sorry, I blame incompetence. 

[rcf]

Back home safely, Osney Town packed away and  food eaten, giving us a chance to reflect on the day. We both had a great day, for me putting faces to names and to seeing some layouts I have wanted to see for a long time, and for Sharon just enjoying the day and chatting to everyone. Many thanks to Rob and his team for the organisation , especially the kitchen team. I have to say that my veggie pasty was one of the best I have tasted in a long time. So thanks to all for a brilliant day,

 

Rob and Sharon

[Gilbert]

4 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Yes, didn't it work the way I did it?

Sorry, I blame incompetence. 

Blame Rob...we all do....

[Northroader]

Thanks, Rob, for organising such a great show. The selection of layouts and modellers was excellent, and I really enjoyed taking it all in. The lunch time pasty was made in heaven, (Cornwall?)