Merseyside & SWest Lancs Group meeting Saturday 23rd October

[Stan Williams]

We held our latest gathering yesterday 15th July in Rainford and we had a great turnout with 80 people through the door
Our previous best attendance was  65.

Great layouts and show you how stands.
The Model Shop Stand was also busy.
A number of society kits were also sold

We do it all again on  Saturday  19th  August  starting at  12.30pm.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Our next gathering is Saturday  19th August  starting at  12.30pm  Corpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford  WA11 8BY.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.

Eight NG Layouts,  supported by  Two show you how stands  and The Model Shop Stand offering a 20% discount.
Allen Doherty with his Worsley Works Stand.
There will be a batch of 009 society wagon kits available for members to purchase.
Excellent kits and very good value, without breaking the bank.

All welcome to join us, for a fun filled afternoon, playing trains, spending a few bob and having a chat with like minded NG modellers.
We had  80 people attend our last gathering on the 15th July, so if you have not yet been, do come along.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Future dates for our gatherings in 2023  at  Corpus Christi Hall,  Alfred Street,  Rainford  WA11 8BY.
Free Parking.

All Saturdays.
7th   October    from  12.30pm to  4pm.

4th   November from  11am   to  4pm.   Our gathering will include the 009 sales stand.

9th   December from  12.30pm to  4pm.

We will also be staging our  Rainhill NG Event on 25th November at the Rainhill Village Hall,  Rainhill, Merseyside.  10am to  5pm.

[Stan Williams]

Our next gathering is Saturday 7th October starting at  12.30pm at Corpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford WA11 8BY.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.

We have a super line up of layouts which includes three newcomers.
Keith Blincow with his 009 layout Penmaenmawr.
Martin Hallett with his 009 layout North Winterton (a snow scene layout, so make sure you are well wrapped up).
Derek Pratt from the local 16mm NG Assoc group is bringing a small battery operated layout and stock display.
All supported by a couple of show you how stands and the modelshop stand.
Bala Lake Rly. publicity stand.

A great afternoon, playing trains, having a brew and spending some money.
All welcome to join us.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Next gathering  Saturday  7th  October  starting at  12.30pm  at  Corpus Christi Hall, Alfred Street, Rainford  WA11 8BY.

There will be a batch of  009 society kits available for members to purchase.

Crummack Valley will be standing in for Tan Yr Allt.

All welcome to join us.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Our next gathering is Saturday  4th November  starting at  11am running till 4pm.
Corpus Christi Hall,   Alfred Street,  Rainford  WA11 8BY.
Free Parking.     Light Refreshments.
NG Layouts,
Tan Yr Allt 009,   South West Lancs 009, St Margarets Quay 009,  Smallville& Wilkston hon30.
Isle of Morella  5.5mm,   Sandy Lane 7mm,  Shorley Knott  09.
Model display by Keith Addenbrooke.
The Model Shop Stand with great discounts.
009 Society Sales Stand.

THe church ladies will be looking after the kitchen with bacon butties, sandwiches, cakes etc.
Come and join us for a fun filled day of playing trains, spending some money and enjoying the company of like minded NG modellers.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Remember,  your chance to get your hands on lots of goodies, if you come along to our next gathering

On Saturday  4th  November in Rainford.

The 009  Society Sales Stand  will be there and a chance to buy your own Christmas Present.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Not long to go until our next gathering on Saturday 4th November at Corpus Christi Hall,  Rainford  WA11 8BY.
We  open  at  11am and run till 4pm.
Free Parking.

We will be joined by the 009 Society Sales with locos, rolling stock, kits and lots more to spend your hard earned cash.
Great NG Layouts on display.
The Model Shop Stand with great discounts on all railway products.
Refreshments supplied by the church ladies.

All welcome to join us for a great day of narrow gauge modelling, having a brew and enjoying the company of like minded NG modellers.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Just 3 days to go, before you can get your hands on some wonderful offers.

Both from the 009 Sales Stand  and the  Model Shop Stand.

A chance to purchase that early Christmas present, you have always fancied.
Free advice, on how to sneak it, passed the domestic police !!   Yes, most have done at sometime !

A chance to meet, like minded NG modellers, have a brew and a bacon buttie, you know it makes sense.
See you there.
Stan.

[Stan Williams]

We had a great day yesterday in Rainford, with a total attendance of 98 modellers, visitors, bacon buttie eaters and cake lovers.

The 009 sales stand and the Model Shop Stand were kept busy throughout the event, with locos being very popular.
Big thank you to all the exhibitors for their hardwork.

The ladies in the kitchen did a splendid job, keeping everyone fed and watered.
We do it all again on Saturday  9th  December starting at  12.30pm.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Future dates for our gatherings in 2024 up to June 2024.
Corpus Christi Hall,  Alfred Street,  Rainford  WA11 8BL      All start at 12.30pm
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments.
All Saturdays.
6th   January.
17th February.
23rd March.
27th April.
18th May.
22nd  June is our Group Open Day at the West Lancs Light Rly.

All welcome tojoin us.
Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Well we return home again on Saturday 9th December to Corpus Christi Hall after a very successful day
at the Rainhill MRC Christmas Show.
We open up at  12.30pm
Layouts by,
Alastair Oldfield.
Chris Towers.
Rae Haigh.
Ian Bowker.
Dave Davies.
Roy Heslop.
Chris Meaney.
David Booth with a display of IOM stock.
Show you how by Les and Brian.
Plus the Model Shop Stand with great discounts.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Available at our Rainford gathering on Saturday  9th  December, starting at 12.30pm

A batch of the Peco FR Bowsider Coaches,  plus the latest Bachmann  Dinorwic slate wagons (pack of 3 ).
Plus lots more at discount prices.
Also on show will be,
Seven Narrow Gauge Layouts.
Two   Show you how stands.
Light Refreshments.
Free Parking.
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

All welcome to join us.
Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Due to a problem in the Corpus Christi Church, we have sadly had to cancel our meeting this coming
Saturday  9th December.
The Church will be using the Church Hall for Mass and other services at the end of this week and the weekend.
THerefore, our next gathering will be  Saturday  6th January 2024.

Stan.

[Stan Williams]

Saturday  6th  January 2024   Corpus Christi Hall,  Alfred Street,  Rainford WA11 8BY start at  12.30pm
THis is where you can have your fix for narrow gauge railways and blow away the cobwebs after Xmas & New Year.
Nine NG Layouts.
Two Show you how stands.
The Model Shop with all the latest rtr in 009 by  Peco and Bachmann with great discounts.
Free Parking.
Light Refreshments,  Mo s homemade cakes and those mince pies we need too eat up.

All welcome to join us and if its your first visit, you will be made very welcome.
Stan.