F-UnitMad Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I thought the programme last year was just fine; a picture and brief description of each layout/exhibit, info such as where it's set and the time period are useful. Dave's idea of info leaflets at each layout is a good one, but possibly more the owner's responsibility? Which viewpoint about catering are we looking at, Nick; Exhibitors or Punters? I was quite happy with what was provided last year - of course there is no such thing as 'too many' chocolate biscuits for my lad (sorry!); at a small show like this sandwiches are fine. From a punter's viewpoint too, I wouldn't expect more from such a show myself, either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks for the opinions. The catering was more from the visitor aspect. I for one am not too bothered about catering as avisitor to a show. If I'm alone, I usually don't spend more than a couple of hours at the show so it's not important but I have often noticed people in pairs or groups sat around chatting and drinking tea/coffee and scoffing buns or whatever. Re programmes - the one last year was professionally printed and as I said earlier, the quotes to do the same again are quite high - I'll have to think about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Nick, I'll be dragging 'her indoors' kicking and screaming to the show again this year - if your wife needs a hand, Milly, my better half, would be more than willing to help. I personally didn't think too much about food last year, just as long as I had a drink to hand I was happy. I think it is a good idea to provide drinks and a small snack - sausage rolls, pastries and cakes - as you say, people like to take a sit down, have a conversation and then perhaps browse the exhibition again. On the guide topic, difficult one - it may not be worth the hassle if its going to be too expensive, but I do think some sort of floor-plan and layout guide is helpful. Jez (Richard New) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Nick, I'll be dragging 'her indoors' kicking and screaming to the show again this year - if your wife needs a hand, Milly, my better half, would be more than willing to help. I personally didn't think too much about food last year, just as long as I had a drink to hand I was happy. I think it is a good idea to provide drinks and a small snack - sausage rolls, pastries and cakes - as you say, people like to take a sit down, have a conversation and then perhaps browse the exhibition again. On the guide topic, difficult one - it may not be worth the hassle if its going to be too expensive, but I do think some sort of floor-plan and layout guide is helpful. Jez (Richard New) Richard - I have just told my wife and she is over the moon that she will have some help. Most grateful, much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Latest news - 2 layouts have now dropped out, so if anybody knows of a layout that might be able to step into the breach at short notice, please let me know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I'd agree that a basic programme of some sort is needed, even the folded A4 idea. As for catering, I can't remember last year's either. Must have been ok... steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 On your Marks, Gentlemen... just four clear weekends left for all those last-minute layout-finishing jobs and then it's Party Time ... Am I looking forward to it..? Oh, only a bit.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I'm getting excited too, but please no countdowns I'm not quite finished yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Don't remind me of all the things I still have to do... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I'm getting excited too, but please no countdowns I'm not quite finished yet. Amen Dave....mine needs to be finished for the weekend before as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Better clean the track on Black Rock then... steve B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 My Hoxie Harbor layout is still in the shed - better bring it in thhis weekend and evict a few spiders! Still, SWMBO is away all next week - modelling bliss! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 We're getting close now. I still have a mountian of stuff to do but hopefully, it'll be alright on the day. Last year, some people got directed via the postode (WS15 4UZ) and presumably sat-nav to the doctor's surgery insread of the village hall. The village hall is about the mid-point of Shropshire Brook Rd whilst the doctor's is right at the west (Rugeley) end of the road. So, despite what your sat-nav says, carry on down Shropshire Brook Rd until you find this: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 That looks familiar! I hope you've ordered the same weather for this year that we had last. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 A bit of extra publicity in June CM... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Yes , Haston and North Plains both look great in the magazine. A credit to you both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Yes , Haston and North Plains both look great in the magazine. A credit to you both. A very worthwhile 'Must Buy' it has been... I couldn't help laughing that you both got your layouts into the same issue... Not lashing them up again at TVNAM are you..?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 No plans to "lash up"! I'm glad they both went into the same issue as that's good for the show. 3 weeks today! Aaaaargh!! Still so much to do............ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Depot Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Wish I was in the UK on this date, would love to visit and perhaps buy one or two items to get restarted in the dark side! Have a great day Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Yes , Haston and North Plains both look great in the magazine. A credit to you both. Many thanks. Will we see you at the show? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Only 2 weekends to go now chaps - I've cheated, I have taken the week off work before the show to prepare Harrington and the week after to recover! The Man and a Van company I used last year seems to have gone bust - I wonder if the layout will fit on the roof of the car???? Quick piccie to try and tempt those who are not sure whether to pop along or not: Promises to be another great show with some excellent layouts. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 ... I have taken the week off work before the show to prepare Harrington and the week after to recover! Wow, all that time..!! B) I still have a few very minor jobs for Schiller Point; have been weathering freight cars this week. One thing I've yet to try is loading it all in the car... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Promises to be another great show with some excellent layouts. Yes there will be some excellent layouts - and mine as well! Still lots to do, and it's hardly in a perfect spot for photography (that ironing board isn't part of the layout unless some of the glue has run...) so definately not the best look, but here's a WC GP40 creeping into Calumet Salvage to pick up a loaded gon... Looking forward to seeing you all there. Definately! B) Back to work then.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Wow, all that time..!! B) I still have a few very minor jobs for Schiller Point; have been weathering freight cars this week. One thing I've yet to try is loading it all in the car... Likewise..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Only 2 weekends to go now chaps - I've cheated, I have taken the week off work before the show to prepare Harrington and the week after to recover! The Man and a Van company I used last year seems to have gone bust - I wonder if the layout will fit on the roof of the car???? Quick piccie to try and tempt those who are not sure whether to pop along or not: Promises to be another great show with some excellent layouts. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Jez Definitely looking forward to seeing Harrington again. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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