Geoff Endacott Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 I have found an ideal venue for Trainwest once Christie Miller closes. It has a huge floor space, excellent lighting and a very large car park. All I need to do now is persuade Sainsbury's to move out for the weekend... Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted April 10, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 10, 2013 I have found an ideal venue for Trainwest once Chritie Miller closes. It has a huge floor space, excellent lighting and a very large car park. All I need to do now is persuade Sainsbury's to move out for the weekend... Geoff Endacott do you have enough nectar points to cover that? Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 10, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2013 You could do self service admission with the self service checkouts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 This afternoon I saw someone scanning the QR code on one of our posters. So it seems that in this age of new technology it is worth putting such things on publicity material. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 10, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2013 I put QR codes on Banbury at Ally Pally but didn't notice anyone using them. However it wasn't much effort to do it so no doubt it will get used at some point. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Stuart has been wounded in the course of duty. People who own dogs should keep them under control. As Stuart was bitten on private property (but fortunately not on his privates) while delivering leaflets the police are unable to prosecute! I bet they would have wanted to know about it it Stuart had injured the dog. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Oh good, it does fit! Coppell loaded in the van, just the stock to go in. See you all tomorrow. Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm glad that Coppell is on the way. You may be opposite an empty space because Sweethome Alabama has just been withdrawn. Does anyone have a layout which they would like to bring? Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted April 11, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm glad that Coppell is on the way. You may be opposite an empty space because Sweethome Alabama has just been withdrawn. Does anyone have a layout which they would like to bring? Geoff Endacott Bummer , that was one I was really looking forward to seeing too . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Bummer , that was one I was really looking forward to seeing too . Me too! Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Stuart has been wounded in the course of duty. People who own dogs should keep them under control.Sorry to hear that and as a dog owner myself I must add it is not the dog it is the owner that is at fault for poor training. Though I will add the warning that the public should take heed of warning signs and do not venture into the properties where dogs are clearly advised as "on patrol". Come to our front door and you will be roundly barked at (by me) but not bitten, enter our fenced garden and especially the dogs' compound and you are dog's meat. Though that will depend on how you approach them. During the summer the dogs frequently lie on the front lawn and the locals who know them are friendly with them, most "unwanted types" get nervous and walk on by (the intended result). You have to wonder if leafleting such properties is worth the risk/effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Sorry to hear that and as a dog owner myself I must add it is not the dog it is the owner that is at fault for poor training. Though I will add the warning that the public should take heed of warning signs and do not venture into the properties where dogs are clearly advised as "on patrol". Come to our front door and you will be roundly barked at (by me) but not bitten, enter our fenced garden and especially the dogs' compound and you are dog's meat. Though that will depend on how you approach them. During the summer the dogs frequently lie on the front lawn and the locals who know them are friendly with them, most "unwanted types" get nervous and walk on by (the intended result). You have to wonder if leafleting such properties is worth the risk/effort. Having heard the full account from Stuart the dog's bite is backed up by the owners bark, not a nice individual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Having heard the full account from Stuart the dog's bite is backed up by the owners bark, not a nice individual.Hmm fashion accessory. Can hardly call himself a dog owner and certainly not dog lover. There is only one excuse for aggressive behaviour and that is if the owner is physically being attacked. Speedy recovery with no scars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 The withdrawal of Sweethome Alabama has given us the opportunity to give Hedges Hill Cutting another outing. As for the car parking - we have cancelled the overflow car park at Melksham Oak School because the old running track behind the Christie Miller Centre is available once more. Last year we were told less than a week before the show that the overflow car park we had used since 2007 was no longer available. This year - having arranged an alternative - we were told one day before the exhibition that we could use the runing track again! Doh! Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 12, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2013 Great news on the car park, shame about Sweethome and I hope John is ok. Looking forward to tomorrow as still a good selection of layouts I've not seen and Coppel I really want to see again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted April 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hello all from the Horseley Fields team. All tested and ready to go, and a special guest: review sample of new Farish Class 70... Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2013 Excellent show and layouts, bit crowded so I didn't fight to the front to get photos except on Coppel and Warren Lane. Maggie was particularly charming when asked if photography was ok some very nice layouts and well worth the entrance fee. Didn't sample the food as I only had a couple of hours there. One thing that did bring a smile to my face was a Bachmann 158 in Wessex Silver for £125!!!! Need to dig mine out if they're worth that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TimC Posted April 13, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2013 I spent several hours at the show today. Good to talk to Marc Smith on Poynton Sneer. Nice balance to the exhibition both in scales and traders this year. Well done to the TrainWest team! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 It was crowded - Saturday attendance was 3% up on last year. Every year we seem to set a new record. We usually have about 400 fewer people on Sunday than Saturday so don't let talk of crowds put you off coming tomorrow. It is likely to be a bit quieter. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoovered Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Well I enjoyed Coppell so much I will be back again tomorrow. My only gripe is/was the length of the tea queue! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2013 Excellent show Geoff - and well behaved seagulls although they were circling menacingly when I left. Definitely worth the diesel I expended although the various dithering aged female persons out on the roads enroute really ought to stay indoors if they're frightened of the rain, don't understand roundabouts, and don't know how to turn on the car lights in poor visibility. But the show - well that was far, far, better than the driving; some excellent layouts and a very good mix of subjects and periods modelled and reasonable trade attendance although it did seem a bit heavy with secondhand type stalls (a common trait at shows I'm increasingly finding). Got most of my pre-planned shopping plus a few semi-unplanned items so that side of things wasn't bad. Quite a decent cup of tea as well although the hot dog was a bit of a let down (but it was reasonably priced for what it was so I shouldn't complain). Definitely looking forward to a repeat performance of the show next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Endacott Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 That's an interesting point about second-hand stalls because, in theory, there were only two out of 37. Those were Andy Lynch and Keith's Model Railways. However, I did notice that several other traders have started turning to second-hand in order to augment their income. I will have a closer look tomorrow and will consider not inviting some traders to return if they have deviated too far from what they are supposed to be selling. Geoff Endacott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Just had to say a big "well done" to Geoff and all the team for a great show. We really enjoyed the variety in layouts - size, style, scale etc. Really enjoyed talking to Darren, Ray (Yard Shunter) & Marc (Poynton Sneer) plus good variety of trade stands as well. Parking no problem behind the venue either. The most negative thing was the catering which was limited, but that kind of thing is outside the Club's control. Did I read that the 1st floor cafe was supposed to be open, or did I dream that? Anyway, an excellent day out & will definitely be back next year!!!! exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Di and I came acrss from London, and were extremely impressed with the quality. Parked very easily, and had a very good day. Poynton Sneer has to be my favourite - beautiful detail, and so well balanced as a whole - nothing over-done or left out (perception). Really good show, and well worth the effort that obviously goes into it...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Well I went along yesterday and I have only one complaint Geoff, you didn't manage to fix the weather. I was directed to park in the overflow car park after following a series of very visible signs to the show through town (much better than the atnav directions that seemed to have me in a field before I actually was). That overflow car parks works really well (the running track part) as it is an easy short cut walk through to the venue. To the show - a really good selection of layouts and up for special mention are the superb modelling in Nettlebridge (despite nothing running on both of my visits), Coppell just for the sheer fun of watching long trains go by (and the DCC noise wasn't so loud as to spoil the fun), finally, Horsley Bank so much and in such a small space and then after looking it up in the guide to find it is P4! (there was I thinking it might just have been SetTrack with modifications)! Trade was to the level expected and managed to spend a little on layout scenic items. I like the arrangement of trade round the outside of the hall. Thanks to everyone for making the show work, its about the outer limits for me but good enough to make the effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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