Renfrewshire MRC Exhibition 3rd - 4th December 2022

[Graeme Dunbar]

As mentioned in another post I received an invitation to exhibit at the Renfrewshire MRC show. This will take place in the Paisley Centre Shopping Centre on the above dates with setup possible from Friday afternoon.

It is something we can talk about at the next Zoom meeting so in the meantime if anyone has any ideas if and how we might support it, please jot them down.

It should be possible to post the banners to a member in the area as was done in preparation for Model Rail, as it would also be possible to send the slideshow on a USB stick or by drop-box but I think other items for a table would have to be sourced locally.

If there is an 009 layout available that would be even better. To date the partnership between a member with a layout working together with a small ScOONs stand seems to be working well. It provides some mutual backup and the combined size has more impact if they are side-by-side. Depending on the club arrangements there may also be a financial benefit if organizers are willing to give financial support to layout exhibitors but not society stands.

https://www.renfrewshiremrc.co.uk/paisleyshow.html

[Alan Pollock]

Hi Graeme

I can help with manning the stand as I'm presuming close to the paisley centre and could be there pretty easily if required

Thanks
Alan

[Graeme Dunbar]

Thanks Alan. It would be good if we could set up a stand.

I'm not familiar with the show so don't know how busy it will be and so how many people it will need to look after it. It is something we can discuss at the next meeting.

[Alan Pollock]

Hi Graeme

Yea it would be I'm looking forward to the zoom meeting now to give you an idea of the show the last 2/3 have been in Johnston town hall witch is pretty small I've not heard what unit the show is being held in so I'm going to stick my head out and say no more than 3 to 4 people to man a stand tops but please note the food outlets aren't as good as they used to be and most are closed on a Sunday

Thanks
Alan

[Graeme Dunbar]

I have heard nothing back from the Renfrewshire club and the feedback I have received from those members who originally expressed an interest appears to be that we let this one go so I suggest we take it no further.

[Alan Pollock]

I have heard nothing back from the Renfrewshire club and the feedback I have received from those members who originally expressed an interest appears to be that we let this one go so I suggest we take it no further.

Hi Graeme,

I think you have done everything you can to put this on it's now upto Renfrewshire MRC to do there job and if they don't want to communicate then I agree we shouldn't take it any further thanks for all your efforts in this

Thanks
Alan

[Graeme Dunbar]

Update:

At last night's Zoom meeting Ron Martin, being local to the area, said he would contact the Renfrewshire MRC with a view to setting up a ScOONs/009 Society stand.

I'll send out an updated 'round robin' email to all who registered an interest.

[Graeme Dunbar]

We now have official confirmation of attendance at the show. We have a small group of people who are willing to be the backbone of the stand though further helpers would be welcome to give them a break. Also, come along if you can and say hello.

If you can lend a hand, please get in touch.

If anyone wants it I can forward them the email from the club with the setting up details including access for bringing in layouts.

[Alan Pollock]

Hi Guys

Here's a list of layouts for anyone interested

Here is a list of the layouts and traders attending our show  on the 3rd and 4th of December so far...

N gauge:
Mauchline
Lammermuir
Wadelea
Lochside
Much Chattering
Bregenbach Im Schhwarzwald

OO gauge:
Laurencekirk
Millig yard
Wenstead
Drumcross
Strathmore
Gresty Bridge
Museum of Transport
Clarence Sidings
Cartom east depot
Dalzeil North
Ferness
Stanton Road
Interactive Kids Layout

HO gauge:
Balornock Goods
Belgium MPD

O gauge:
St George's Quay
Bridge End
Hillpark MPD
St Marnock
Bakers End

EM/P4:
GARLIESTON

G gauge:
Ochitldhu

Triang 3mm

Plus a few more.

Traders:
Squires
KMS
Rainbow railways
Shedring
Leven Valley Trains
Primo
Lathalmond
Franzi
Hamilton Toy Collection
RTI
Union of South Africa
North Road Trains

Plus demonstrators and club stands

[Alan Pollock]

Hi Guys

Thanks to Ron for setting up the stand I will be with Ron tomorrow and Sunday so if you are there please say hello

Thanks
Alan

[Graeme Dunbar]

Thanks All - I hope you have a good time over the weekend.

[Alan Pollock]

Hi Guys

Thanks to Ron and Tom for manning the Stand the show is going really well

Thanks
Alan

[Alan Pollock]

Hi Guys


Thanks to Ron Brian and Tom for doing a great service manning the stand it has been a good day so far even my 2-4-2 has behaved well

Thanks
Alan

[Alan Pollock]

Hi Guys

A big thanks to everyone who helped with the stand setting up and dismantling it I hope everyone is home and settled in all the comments I heard seems to be positive and well worth the effect put in and it was a real pleasure to be with everyone and I certainly hope we can do it again as I had a good time

Thanks
Alan

[Graeme Dunbar]

That's good. I look forward to hearing about it on Wednesday, which reminds me - I'll email out the usual reminder.