Questions about THE NEWS

[clayliner]

As I hope people realise, my recent comments on the problems any survey might pose were in no way a call for one - quite the opposite, really (as my reference to a 'referendum' should have made clear!)

I confess it's surprised me how passionate some people clearly feel about Branchlines - though entirely their right, I hasten to add. While I personally might think this forum (the Society forum) might be a good place to share news of what Groups have been up to, I'm certainly not going to promise to lie down in front of the bulldozers should the current situation change.

David.

[Mac Strong]

One of the problems with any society is that you can please some of the people etc. My experience of 'surveys' in club/societies is they rarely resolve problems and often they highlight more.

Mac

[Hobby]

That's probably more how they are put together. Hence my comment about getting outside help if they decide to do one. Otherwise the survey will be weighted towards the leanings of the person writing it, something to be avoided at all costs!

[Sioned Arrowsmith]

Coming late to this topic, just wanted to throw in another perspective on Branchlines:

It's of practically zero interest to me, as my nearest branch meets a four+hour round-trip away, and I don't have the resources to get involved. That said, as Chris has repeatedly said, this is the _*News*_ and that's exactly what Branchlines is: it's news about what the area groups and their members are up to. Fundamentally, I see the rest of the magazine as existing to support Branchlines (and the Sales reports and other regulars). I *know* reports like this are of interest not just to members of the local group concerned, but also, perhaps moreso, to members of nearby local groups who may be occasional visitors, know their neighbouring members, and want to know what they're up to. So you could take it away, and I, and obviously many others, wouldn't miss it. But why do that to the people who would?

[Turin 60]

I haven't visited the forum for a few days (as Mick says it is usually a fairly quiet place), and just look what you've been up to! For what it's worth my thoughts are that Branchlines should stay but trimming away the excess cake and coffee. Items brought along to meetings...if it,s worth mentioning then it might be worth photographing and sending in to the news, I'm sure Chris won't mind and perhaps these photo's could go into or expand the "one photo updates". Finally future meeting dates, contacts and venues, that's all good stuff too, and maybe list groups who are not as attached to the keyboard so new members can see if there's a group near to them however moribund (a new member might just re-invigorate them).

Just my thoughts....now get back to the modelling.

John Bruce No7, former TLO.

[Alan Feldon]

Sorry S.Arrowsmith cant let you get away with that , the news  most definitely does NOT  exist to support Branchlines .This is cart before the horse .The News is there for ALL members to keep them aware of what is going on (although see John Bruces post -less relevant now for new items ) .
In the past it included many construction topics whether rolling stock or layouts ,exhibition details etc etc.
Whatever your feelings for or against branchlines it came long after the News was in existence ,

[Stan Williams]

Alan you have an opportunity, form a group in Greece or write your piece to let people know what you are doing.

Branchlines is ideal.

Just get on with it.

Stan.

[Alan Feldon]

That is your opinion Stan but not of a lot of other people .
My last post was not advocating either way about branchlines  ,merely pointing out that the News is NOT there as a back up for Branchlines .

[MickT]

Not intending to open Pandora's Box and kick the hornets nest over again now that this topic has gone quiet, but it seems to be the most suitable place to post anything about 009 News on this forum as after all it is titled "Questions about THE NEWS" !

I am wondering if there is a problem with distribution this month? Normally I get my copy in the Saturday delivery either the 3rd or 4th week in November but when the December issue hadn't arrived by Monday last week, which is usually the latest in the month when it arrives, ie 1st post delivery on the last week of the month, mild concern set in. At Colehill last Saturday I asked around and discovered that nobody that I spoke to, from several different parts of the country had received their copies yet either.

So, worry about being "lost in the post" or "removed from the mailing list" was placated, but by the time we got to today, 3rd of December I had got a bit concerned as I can't remember in recent times when receipt of the new issue has been this late and gone over into the following month, so am wondering if there is or has been a problem? Any news about the News please?

Before anyone leaps on to soapboxes and starts another fatwah, I am not complaining, ranting, criticising or whingeing, just an innocent query trying to find out if there has been a problem, such as the suspension on Bill Luty's car broke taking 2000 copies of the News to the Post Office etc!

Mick

[JulienW]

Ahhh, it's not just me who hasn't had their monthly fix!

[Jeff Schumaker]

I received the pdf version of the Dec issue via email yesterday, which roughly a week later than in past months.

Jeff S.

[Hugh Norwood]

I don't think Bill is a member of this forum. We stuffed the envelopes on 22nd Nov. I would have thought the would have been delivered by now.

[Busman683]

Not intending to open Pandora's Box and kick the hornets nest over again now that this topic has gone quiet, but it seems to be the most suitable place to post anything about 009 News on this forum as after all it is titled "Questions about THE NEWS" !

I am wondering if there is a problem with distribution this month? Normally I get my copy in the Saturday delivery either the 3rd or 4th week in November but when the December issue hadn't arrived by Monday last week, which is usually the latest in the month when it arrives, ie 1st post delivery on the last week of the month, mild concern set in. At Colehill last Saturday I asked around and discovered that nobody that I spoke to, from several different parts of the country had received their copies yet either.

So, worry about being "lost in the post" or "removed from the mailing list" was placated, but by the time we got to today, 3rd of December I had got a bit concerned as I can't remember in recent times when receipt of the new issue has been this late and gone over into the following month, so am wondering if there is or has been a problem? Any news about the News please?

Before anyone leaps on to soapboxes and starts another fatwah, I am not complaining, ranting, criticising or whingeing, just an innocent query trying to find out if there has been a problem, such as the suspension on Bill Luty's car broke taking 2000 copies of the News to the Post Office etc!

Mick

Haven't received mine in Northamptonshire yet either !?

[MickT]

Thanks for the update Stephen. That explains things as normally if there is a delay that is known about, "One of Our Agents in Leeds" usually manages to get a message passed to the movement in order to stand down the suicide watch at the Samaritans.

From another thread, it seems as if at least one member has received their copy so someone in Royal Mail has opened at least one of Bill's grey bags!

Yellow ribbons out on the tree by the front gate and mounting overnight guard to intercept the postman tomorrow then!

Mick

[Stan Williams]

I saw Bill on the 24th November and he mentioned the News was going out on Monday 26th Nov.

Can only think there has been a hitch or Royal Mail have had a lot of mail to deliver.

Stan.