bruced2 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Due to circumstances outwith the control of Bonnybridge model railway club it is with great sadness that i have to announce that the show that was scheduled for October the 3rd & 4th has had to be postponed. Bruce Duncan (show manager) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grid56104 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Due to circumstances outwith the control of Bonnybridge model railway club it is with great sadness that i have to announce that the show that was scheduled for October the 3rd & 4th has had to be cancelled. Bruce Duncan (show manager) Bruce - so sorry to hear this. I know we spoke about the possibility of this last weekend in Glasgow but disappointed it has come to fruition. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruced2 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi Max, yes we are feeling a bit despondant but we hope we can try next year if the council are a bit more leniant. Bruce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arran Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 HI Bruce Sorry to hear that's been the end result of the councils actions. Why not bite the bullet and get a place in Stirling to have a show. Its easy to get to from the most of the central belt. Regards Arran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted February 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2015 Yes does it have to be in Bonnybridge? How about sticking it in the MacLellan Galleries instead in homage to Model Rail Scotland exhibitions of the past. Seriously sorry to hear it, as a regular attendee of shows in Scotland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley47708 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 As with others sorry to hear about the show being cancelled, have been at all or almost all of them and always enjoyed them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Do Nicely Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Very disappointed that we wont be having a show this year, however the more time went on the less chance we had of putting together a show akin to Bonnybridge's high standards of previous shows. No point in putting on a lesser standard of show from previous years. Lets hope circumstances for next year are sorted quickly and the show manager can use the time to produce another top show in 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunmar Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I hope the council reflect on this loss to the community and see sense in the very near future. I'm sure everyone whose ever attended and exhibited at what was and will be again a great show will join me in applauding Bruce and the team for their efforts in producing what has become one of the prestigious railway shows on the calendar. ! Bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim49 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hi Bruce, for what it's worth, please add my commiserations to the list. I have always enjoyed Bonnybridge and thought it a friendly and happy show with a high standard of layouts. Just have to wait for 2016 Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emac Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 A sad loss this year always enjoyed this exhibition I hope any difficulties can be overcome for next year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Very sorry to hear there won't be a show this year I know how much we all enjoy coming and doing some demos with DEMU/Scottish modellers as it's always a good show. Hopefully its on again next year Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc435 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Bruce, move the show away from council premises. Councils are Greedy, non negotiable and tied up with H&S B*llsh*t. We have, and we have a far better environment for our Greenock show nowadays. Plus, we have the best Apple Pie by far(Ask the Perth show manager!) Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Manxcat Posted March 4, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2015 Bruce, So disappointed to hear about this. I do hope this doesn't have any effect on the tenancy of your clubroom, given that it is above the smaller hall. Archie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hi Bruce Sorry to hear that that your exhibition is cancelled this year. It was always a very enjoyable exhibition to attend. Unfortunately I don't think you will be the last one to have to cut their cloth accordingly. Hopefully the council will see sense, as they are costing the local economy money by their hall hire pricing. I know a lot of exhibition managers and clubs are starting to baulk at the overall cost of hiring council premises. Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Road Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hi Bruce , Just caught up with this . I did hear about the possibility of cancelling when we were at the Glasgow show . Hopefully you can resolve things for next year as it had always been a show I have enjoyed attending as both exhibitor and demonstrator . Councils just seem set to piss everyone off at the moment . They would rather shut places for the weekend rather than provide a service to the local community and maybe make a little cash . I hope you have spoken to your local councillor about this . It is about time they stood up an be counted rather than just being faceless names riding the gravy train ! Best regards Mike b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEM63A Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 On behalf of all at Perth, sorry to hear about the cancellation. We will be looking forward to receiving an invitation for 2016, hopefully you can resolve the venue issue. Stan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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