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  • #4536
    Neil Wyatt
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      #353054
      Neil Wyatt
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        @neilwyatt

        I occasionally speak to forum members on the phone or meet them at shows/club dates but I think it could be nice just to have a casual meet up somewhere.

        If I was able to persuade a model engineering club in the Midlands to host a 'show and tell' event for forum members, would anyone be interested in coming along?

        I imagine it being a few hours, probably on a weekend afternoon, but maybe a weekday if that proves easier. Simply an opportunity to bring along a couple of models or tools of interest, and have a chat with like-minded forum members.

        Ideally we would get use of the club's track, but this wouldn't be essential.

        I suggest a small charge or collection tin to cover the costs of teas and coffees, proceeds to the hosting club or any good cause they prefer.

        Indeed, are there any clubs willing to offer to host such an event?

        #353059
        chris stephens
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          @chrisstephens63393

          How about Brooklands in September?

          #353061
          Brian H
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            @brianh50089

            Hello Neil, I would be interested in such an event if it was in the Midlands area.

            Brian

            #353072
            JohnF
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              @johnf59703

              Anyone planning any meet ups at Doncaster on Friday ?

              #353073
              Rik Shaw
              Participant
                @rikshaw

                Good idea – Would love to attend but the driving is getting a bit onerous (and painful) these days. My club is Northampton but I expect this is a bit to far south for most as it seems that quite a lot of the forum chappies are from 'oop north – as we southern lot say!!

                Rik

                #353075
                Geoff Theasby
                Participant
                  @geofftheasby

                  I'll be there on Friday.

                  Geoff

                  #354268
                  Neil Wyatt
                  Moderator
                    @neilwyatt

                    I asked my question ten days ago.

                    As only two people have responded positively, I take it this means forum members don't have a great appetite for meeting each other face to face?

                    Neil

                    #354269
                    Jez
                    Participant
                      @jez

                      Or we're not in the right area?

                      #354274
                      Zan
                      Participant
                        @zan

                        all depends on the location and what it's all about, but sounds a possibility

                        #354277
                        Mark Rand
                        Participant
                          @markrand96270

                          Or they missed it crying.

                          I think I'm in the Midlands, specify a where and when and I'll get off my backside and come.

                          #354280
                          Ady1
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                            @ady1

                            I'm at the arse end of nowhere

                            Its called Scotland

                            #354282
                            BOB BLACKSHAW 1
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                              @bobblackshaw1

                              I thought the arse end was Luton, I lived there for many years.

                              #354295
                              Rick Kirkland 1
                              Participant
                                @rickkirkland1

                                I concur with the statement made by Mark Rand, , , I missed this posting. But, I'm in the Midlands and I'm with the 'Yes' faction.

                                #354296
                                OldMetaller
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                                  @oldmetaller

                                  Hi Neil, somehow I missed this too, although I visit the Forum every morning.

                                  I would be interested in this proposed meet-up. i was for a few years a member of a toy steam forum, and when one of the members suggested a meet-up it was met with great interest. His idea was that we held an annual toy steam show, with the proceeds going to charity. It not only made quite respectable sums of money for the chosen charity, but we also found that, behind the avatars, there were some really nice people and some of us still stay in touch, even though the annual event doesn't happen anymore.

                                  John.

                                  #354307
                                  Neil Wyatt
                                  Moderator
                                    @neilwyatt

                                    Thanks folks, with a bit more interest, I'll start looking for a venue.

                                    #354308
                                    bricky
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                                      @bricky

                                      Hi Neil. A good idea,but would it be better if it was regionalised so that the whole country could partake in the meetings in their area.This would reduce the travel required and encourage more to participate,I think.

                                      Frank

                                      #354310
                                      Iain Downs
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                                        @iaindowns78295

                                        I'd love to meet up, if only to say thank you in person for the excellent (though often conflicting!) advice I've had on the forum.

                                        I'm in Yorkshire and would be more than happy to pick other members up (within reasonable limits) en route.

                                        And if they behave, to deliver back

                                        As a side note, I've often thought it would be good for the Forum or magazine to have a stand at the shows as a meeting point. You could have a special token advertised on the forum and give us cut price tea if we polled up as an incentive!

                                        Iain

                                        Iain

                                        #354311
                                        Chris Evans 6
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                                          @chrisevans6

                                          I am another who missed the first post. Put me down as being interested although I am not a model maker (Motorcycles are my interest) I would attend from an engineering interest.

                                          #354315
                                          David Standing 1
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                                            @davidstanding1
                                            Posted by Neil Wyatt on 16/05/2018 23:04:13:

                                            I asked my question ten days ago.

                                            As only two people have responded positively, I take it this means forum members don't have a great appetite for meeting each other face to face?

                                            Neil

                                            Depends who they are wink 2 cheeky

                                            #354331
                                            Jim Nic
                                            Participant
                                              @jimnic

                                              I'm another who would be interested, depending on location.

                                              Find a possible venue, or better yet, a couple of alternatives, and I would guess there would be a more enthusiastic response.

                                              Jim

                                              #354343
                                              joe king 2
                                              Participant
                                                @joeking2

                                                Apart from the Launceston Steam Railway, which is in town, I have yet to find anybody in the least bit interested in our hobby in the area. A meet up in Devon would be more than welcome.

                                                #354349
                                                Andy Carruthers
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                                                  @andycarruthers33275

                                                  I only saw this post today

                                                  Yes, subject to time and location, would love to attend

                                                  #354363
                                                  geoff adams
                                                  Participant
                                                    @geoffadams14047

                                                    would be interested iam on the south coast just outside bournemouth

                                                    #354369
                                                    MW
                                                    Participant
                                                      @mw27036

                                                       

                                                      It sounds odd, but being in Hertfordshire, and that most of the enthusiasts are around the midlands, I may as well not bother.

                                                      Don't get me wrong it's a good idea though. 

                                                       

                                                      Edited By Michael-w on 17/05/2018 14:30:59

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