Show and Tell Event for Forum Members?

Apart from the Launceston Steam Railway, which is in town, I have yet to find anybody in the least bit interested in our hobby in the area. A meet up in Devon would be more than welcome.

I only saw this post today

Yes, subject to time and location, would love to attend

would be interested iam on the south coast just outside bournemouth

Don't get me wrong it's a good idea though. 

Edited By Michael-w on 17/05/2018 14:30:59

Michael

like you dosnt seem to be anyone near me but maybe now is the time to find out where fellow engineers are

and meet up find out what equipment we have and help each other out I have four cnc machines and quite happy to machine parts for members if they are fairly local, also I would like help setting up my engines out of the four I have made I have only got one to run , only that I'm impatient and want to get onto the next project if I had local advice I would take more time to make them run

seems a good idea to have local groups who could meet up and swap imformation

just my thoughts now going to a my profile

Geoff

I didn't respond because I live in France.

Otherwise, I would love to meet other members.

I have very fond memories of Launceston Steam Railway,

but that was 30 years ago.

Daniel

Same here. Anywhere near Perpignan?

Russell

There may be more than you think, but not sure how to make contact. There are two local model railway clubs I believe and a third that meet in Sourton because they can't find a closer room. Often people in one related field have an interest in another but not sure how to meet up.
Another aspect is how far you can travel. Plymouth MES is only 25 miles away which for rural folk is about the norm for anything.

As to the initial question distance is a limiting factor just to meet a few people. If associated with one of the shows or a vendor's open day it gives a bit more attraction. We did try I think about 5 years ago at the Bristol show but confusion over time and location in the show meant only two of us turned up.

There are a couple of groups near me but to be honest I'm a bit intimidated by it all. I'll get a bit more experience first then poke my head above the parapet.

Hi Russell,

I live near Limoges, unfortunately.

That doesn't read right. I don't unfortunately live near Limoges. I mean it's unfortunately far away from Perpignan.

However, I am often in Port Leucate, as a friend of mine keeps his boat there.

Next time I'm going down, I'll send you a message, and we could possibly meet up.

All the best,

Daniel

I have no objection to any forum members organising meet ups in their areas, but as I'm proposing to organise an event in my own time, it will have to be near to where I live.

Neil

It's a pity Rugely power station and its ME club are both history. We might have been able to wangle a tour aloing with the meet up/show and tell.

Edited By Mark Rand on 17/05/2018 21:33:14

I was convinced I had replied to this thread, blimey this is how starts !

I live in Crewe ( believe me that aint anything to brag about now adays ) and I would love to meet up with others, that's how I learn new things. If I can help someone else then I am more than happy to do so.

If it's within reasonable travelling of Manchester/Liverpool I'll come along

Edited By duncan webster on 17/05/2018 23:02:58

I’m up for a meet up - Rugby is quite near Neil I think.

I'm in Peterborough, know little but willing to drive to meet and chat to people and drink tea 😀👍

It would be nice if the location had public transport links, I stopped driving years ago.

John.

(Well, driving cars...trains are another matter!) 

Edited By OldMetaller on 18/05/2018 13:26:46

A day out any where is always welcome especially if its around the Midlands.

I'll have a word with some local clubs, see if one of them is happy to host us.

Neil

Hi Joe King 1,

Try looking up Southern Federation for a list of clubs then join one near you.

John