Workshop Wise 2017

Saturday 14th October
10.30am 4.30pm
Stannington Village Hall,
Main Street,
Stannington,
Morpeth, NE61 6EL

(just off the A1 south of Morpeth)

A day of practical modelling demonstrations from members of the NE & Borders Area Group along with some layouts to look at too.

A supporting cast of David Dunn’s 'Railways of the North East' slide show throughout the day.

With trade support from:-
Tynedale Trains - Smart Models - Dave Alexander Models
Lanarkshire Models and Supplies - 52F Models
Cumbrian Railways Association

The EMGS Sales Stand will be attending this event.
and not forgetting some rather good catering.

This is a combined AGM/Members day and also incorporates a modelling workshop.

10.30am - 4.30pm

Below are the details of the AGM, followed by the information on the modelling workshop. Finally there are bus details on how to get to Wells. There is no railway station in Wells.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the EM Gauge Society Limited will be held on Saturday 4th November 2017 at Wells Town Hall, Market Place, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2RB
The meeting will commence at 2pm sharp.
The Agenda will be as follows.
Notice convening the meeting.
Apologies for absence.
Minutes of the last AGM.
Matters Arising.
Officer’s reports
Including Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary and Trade Officer.
Chairman’s address
Election of Officers
Election of the Board
Any Other Business
The Annual Competition will be held during the day, with the results announced once the AGM has been completed.
Full details and reports will be circulated in a later Newsletter.
Roger Sawyer - EMGS Secretary

4mm Modellers Workshop
Admission £5.00, EM Society Members FREE
As part of the Members day and AGM this year the North West Somerset Area Group of the EM Society have arranged the Modellers Workshop. The Workshop will be held in the Main Hall of the building. Come and learn, chat and socialise with fellow modellers.

Layouts
Maiden Newton, under construction                Gerry Beale
Wookey, under construction, 1930’s GWR      Malcolm Jones
M Shed (extended) Bristol Docks                    John England
Vintners Yard, LBSC 1870                               Eric Gates
Cheddar S&D 1920’s                                       Simon Challis

Demonstrators - for you to consult
Loco Building                            Dave Burnett
Track Building                           Tony Gomersall
Scenery                                     Martin Goodall
Model Buildings                         David Barrett
Learn to solder                          Roger Sawyer
Weathering locos & stock by:-  Doug Richards, Barry Larkin & Paul Lewis
DCC                      Peter Everett/Allan Jones
Modern Image      TBA
Modelling in EM & P4A          Andrew Ullyott
Detailing RTR stock & locos  Gerry Beale

Traders
Eileen’s Emporium, tools and materials
Branchlines, motors, gear boxes, kits & bits
South West Digital, DCC supplies TBC
Gas Cupboard Models, general model shop
Bill Hudson Transport Books, New and Second hand
EM Society Trade, take advantage of this facility

Refreshments

St Matthews Wookey fund Raising, drinks, cakes and sandwiches to order.

Getting there by Public Transport
There is a half hourly bus service from Bristol to Wells, the Mendip Xplora service 376; final destination Street.

Travelling by train to Bristol Temple Meads, The stop for this bus is at the bottom of station Approach, on the right.
In Wells the stop is at the HSBC bank 150 yds from the Town Hall. For your return journey go down the town to the Wells Bus station.

Next years Skills day will be at The Kidderminster Railway Museum

Updated - 19/08/2017 Changes to exhibits.

Venue has been booked. Will update with details when available.

On-site parking - Catering and Licensed Bar.

(your ticket is valid for both days)

Exhibitors (all subject to confirmation)

plus more

Guest Layout
TBA

Traders.

TBA