*Note to mods - If the following thread is irrelevant, please delete if necessary. Otherwise, I feel this is something everyone needs to be aware of*
Shocking scenes at the Welland Academy in Stamford, following an act of vandalism befalling an exhibition which was due to be held by the Market Deeping Model Railway Club. A gang of youths (it is reported that at least four have since been arrested) broke into one of the halls at the academy where the exhibiton had been set up, and systematically trashed all the stalls and layouts, destroying nearly everything in the process. It is both heartbreaking and angering to think that such a mindless set of youths could destroy someone else's livelihood in seconds.
It isn't known whether or not any 009 or any other scale layouts were involved, but I feel the awareness still needs to be spread. Thoughts are with the layout owners and traders caught up in this despicable crime, as they try to salvage and recuperate for their losses.
More information: https://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/four-arrested-at-welland-academy-after-vandalism-of-model-railway-exhibition-9070661/
With my Chairman's hat on, I am making enquiries to find out if any layouts were 009/HOe/etc. to see if we can offer any assistance.
If you do have any information, please let me know.
Thanks, Julian