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IPMS (UK) Regional Events 2008
If you know of an event which you think deserves to be mentioned here and in the IPMS (UK) Members Magazine, let the Magazine Editor know about it. Don't forget to supply a date, venue (including post code if known please) and a contact, either telephone or email.

John Tapsell
IPMS(UK) Members Magazine Editor
29 Sidmouth Ave, Stafford, ST17 0HG

... and don't forget to let me know Webmaster

Regional Events 2008 including non-IPMS Events

May 18th ~ 'The Model Show' to be held at the Croft Village Hall, Mustard Lane Croft, Warrington WA3 7BG, approximately 50 yards from the old 'General Elliot'. Show open from 10am - 4pm, all proceeds donated to the British Heart Foundation.

Contact ~ Paul Gemmell - 01925 824182 or Neil Morrison - 01514 235496

May 31st ~ IPMS Salisbury annual show will be held at the usual venue of Wyvern College Sports Hall, Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury SP1 1RE.

Contact ~ Peter A. James: Peter@toggie.freeserve.co.uk or 01980 862403

June 1st ~ IPMS Tyneside present the 'Northern Model Show' to be held at the Temple Park Leisure Centre, South Shields NE34 8QN. Show open from 10am - 4pm

Contact ~ Graham 07876 441701

June 6th ~ IPMS Ipswich are pleased to announce that SBX Model Shop will be sponsoring the 3rd East Anglian Model Competition to be held at the Ransomes Sports and Social Club, Sidegate Avenue, IPSWICH, IP4 4JJ. Entry fee is 50p per model. Non-competition admission is £1.00 (concessions 50p). There will be a Licenced Bar and USAFE BBQ, available from 7pm until close. (Big screen TV available in case of FA interference - again!). Competition Entry closes 8pm, pre-register to avoid delay.

Contact ~ Kev Baxter: www.ipms-ipswich.org.uk or 01473 832163

June 7th ~ 'Flying the Phantom', a talk by Sqn Ldr Dave Hunt to be held at the 'Aeroventure' Museum, Dakota Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. This is the latest in a series of aviation and modelling lectures which is sure to appeal to all aviation enthusiasts, especially those with an interest in the fast jets of the Royal Air Force. Sqn Ldr Dave Hunt flew the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom in both Strike/Attack and Air Defence roles and went on to be the project pilot for the acquisition and rebuilding of former US Navy F-4N's and J's to Phantom F-3 specification for the RAF's 74 (Tiger) Squadron during 1983 - 86. He subsequently flew the Tornado F-3. Join Dave for the evening and learn about the RAF's usage of the phenominal Phantom from a pilot's perspective. dave will describe all aspects of the Phantom's career in British service and will be able to make comparisons with the performance and capabilities of it's successor, the Tornado.

Starting at 7pm, tickets are available priced at £7.50 and it's advisable to book in advance as there is a limit of 55 seats for this event. For further information and to book tickets, telephone the Museum on 01302 761616

Contact ~ Steve Hague on 07930 190738

June 15th ~ MAFVA Nationals to be held at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. As in previous years the day is shared with Duxfords' annual Military Vehicle Show, the Military Book Fair and of course the regular exhibits and flying programme of the museum, all for the same entry fee. The Nationals will be housed in a large marquee which will be filled with a mix of club stands and a wide variety of traders, as well as the competition tables. Setting up will be possible on the Saturday, when visiting vehicles will also be arriving. Gates open to the public at 10.00 on the Sunday.

Information ~ www.mafva.org.uk or send a large SSAE to the organiser, Paul Middleton, 39 The Leas, Baldock, Herts, SG7 6HZ.

June 21st ~ IPMS East Neuk annual model show to be held at the YMCA Hall, 93 Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife KY15 4LG.

Information ~ Dave 01334 652439 or Bruce 01382 543104

July 6th ~ Washington Model Club present the 'Washington Model Show' to be held at the Nissan Sports and Social Club, Washington Road, Sunderland SR5 3NS.

Contact ~ Tony Clark: oz@blueyonder.co.uk or 0191 4231267 / Brian Kennedy: briank@sunniside19.fsnet.co.uk

August 10th ~ IPMS West Norfolk wish to announce a forthcoming event ... 'Eastern Expo 2008', to be held at Pulse 8, College of West Anglia, Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 2QW. The show is for anyone interested in modelling plastic of any shape or interest. Opening times are 10.00 - 16.00, admission will be £2.00 for adults and £1.00 for under 16's. Proceeds to the Alzheimer's Society.

Contact ~ Abigail Brewin: abigail.brewin@northernfoods.com or 01406 371632 / 07912 898437

September 6th ~ IPMS West Cornwall wish to announce their annual model show to be held at St John's Hall, Alverton Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2QR. Opening times are 10.00 - 16.30, admission price £1.00.

Contact ~ Arthur Johnson: ipmswestcornwall@hotmail.co.uk or 01736 757726

September 6th ~ (Please note new date) ~ IPMS Glasgow present the Glasgow Open Model Show & Competition to be held at the Kelvin Hall, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW. Show open from 10am - 6pm. Glasgow Transport Museum just next door (free admission to the Museum which has a decent cafeteria) and Kelvingrove Art gallery and Museum over the road (also free).

Contact ~ Geoff Crow: geoff.crow@btinternet.com

September 14th ~ IPMS Fenland and Spalding Model Club present 'Wings and Things' to be held at the Grammar School, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 2XH.

Contact ~ Steve Abbott 01778 347695

September 21st ~ IPMS Farnborough present 'Modelfest', with a wide range of clubs and traders to be held at Kings International College, Watchetts Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU15 2PQ, which is approximately 2 miles from junction 4 (M3).

Information ~ http://www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk or 01736 757726

September 28th ~ IPMS Brampton wish to announce their annual show to be held at Burgess Hall, The St.Ivo Centre, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 6WU.

Information ~ http://www.bramptonscalemodelclub.fsnet.co.uk or email: bramptonshow@hotmail.co.uk

Contact ~ Dave 01480 861387 or Alec / Charlie 01840 896949

October 12th ~ IPMS Lincoln / IPMS Newark and the Spitfire SIG would like to announce that They're Back! ... at the usual venue of The Grandstand, Southwell Racecourse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0TS for 'Expo 2008'.

Contact ~ (Clubs / General Enquiries / Competition) Ian Crawford: expo@lincolnmodelclub.co.uk or 01522 804661 / (Traders) Steve Hesse: 01522 541146

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	IPMS (UK) Regional Events 2008 If you know of an event which you think deserves to be mentioned here and in the IPMS (UK) Members Magazine, let the Magazine Editor know about it. Don't forget to supply a date, venue (*including post code if known please) and a contact, either telephone or email. John Tapsell* IPMS(UK) Members Magazine Editor 29 Sidmouth Ave, Stafford, ST17 0HG ... and don't forget to let me know Webmaster Regional Events 2008 including *non-IPMS Events* May 18th ~ 'The Model Show' to be held at the Croft Village Hall, Mustard Lane Croft, Warrington WA3 7BG, approximately 50 yards from the old 'General Elliot'. Show open from 10am - 4pm, all proceeds donated to the British Heart Foundation. Contact ~ Paul Gemmell - 01925 824182 or Neil Morrison - 01514 235496 May 31st ~ IPMS Salisbury annual show will be held at the usual venue of Wyvern College Sports Hall, Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury SP1 1RE. Contact ~ Peter A. James: Peter@toggie.freeserve.co.uk or 01980 862403 June 1st ~ IPMS Tyneside present the 'Northern Model Show' to be held at the Temple Park Leisure Centre, South Shields NE34 8QN. Show open from 10am - 4pm Contact ~ Graham 07876 441701 June 6th ~ IPMS Ipswich are pleased to announce that SBX Model Shop will be sponsoring the 3rd East Anglian Model Competition to be held at the Ransomes Sports and Social Club, Sidegate Avenue, IPSWICH, IP4 4JJ. Entry fee is 50p per model. Non-competition admission is £1.00 (concessions 50p). There will be a Licenced Bar and USAFE BBQ, available from 7pm until close. (Big screen TV available in case of FA interference - again!). Competition Entry closes 8pm, pre-register to avoid delay. Contact ~ Kev Baxter: www.ipms-ipswich.org.uk or 01473 832163 June 7th ~ 'Flying the Phantom', a talk by Sqn Ldr Dave Hunt to be held at the 'Aeroventure' Museum, Dakota Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. This is the latest in a series of aviation and modelling lectures which is sure to appeal to all aviation enthusiasts, especially those with an interest in the fast jets of the Royal Air Force. Sqn Ldr Dave Hunt flew the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom in both Strike/Attack and Air Defence roles and went on to be the project pilot for the acquisition and rebuilding of former US Navy F-4N's and J's to Phantom F-3 specification for the RAF's 74 (Tiger) Squadron during 1983 - 86. He subsequently flew the Tornado F-3. Join Dave for the evening and learn about the RAF's usage of the phenominal Phantom from a pilot's perspective. dave will describe all aspects of the Phantom's career in British service and will be able to make comparisons with the performance and capabilities of it's successor, the Tornado. Starting at 7pm, tickets are available priced at £7.50 and it's advisable to book in advance as there is a limit of 55 seats for this event. For further information and to book tickets, telephone the Museum on 01302 761616 Contact ~ Steve Hague on 07930 190738 June 15th ~ MAFVA Nationals to be held at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. As in previous years the day is shared with Duxfords' annual Military Vehicle Show, the Military Book Fair and of course the regular exhibits and flying programme of the museum, all for the same entry fee. The Nationals will be housed in a large marquee which will be filled with a mix of club stands and a wide variety of traders, as well as the competition tables. Setting up will be possible on the Saturday, when visiting vehicles will also be arriving. Gates open to the public at 10.00 on the Sunday. Information ~ www.mafva.org.uk or send a large SSAE to the organiser, Paul Middleton, 39 The Leas, Baldock, Herts, SG7 6HZ. June 21st ~ IPMS East Neuk annual model show to be held at the YMCA Hall, 93 Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife KY15 4LG. Information ~ Dave 01334 652439 or Bruce 01382 543104 July 6th ~ Washington Model Club present the 'Washington Model Show' to be held at the Nissan Sports and Social Club, Washington Road, Sunderland SR5 3NS. Contact ~ Tony Clark: oz@blueyonder.co.uk or 0191 4231267 / Brian Kennedy: briank@sunniside19.fsnet.co.uk August 10th ~ IPMS West Norfolk wish to announce a forthcoming event ... 'Eastern Expo 2008', to be held at Pulse 8, College of West Anglia, Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 2QW. The show is for anyone interested in modelling plastic of any shape or interest. Opening times are 10.00 - 16.00, admission will be £2.00 for adults and £1.00 for under 16's. Proceeds to the Alzheimer's Society. Contact ~ Abigail Brewin: abigail.brewin@northernfoods.com or 01406 371632 / 07912 898437 September 6th ~ IPMS West Cornwall wish to announce their annual model show to be held at St John's Hall, Alverton Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2QR. Opening times are 10.00 - 16.30, admission price £1.00. Contact ~ Arthur Johnson: ipmswestcornwall@hotmail.co.uk or 01736 757726 September 6th ~ *(Please note new date)* ~ IPMS Glasgow present the Glasgow Open Model Show & Competition to be held at the Kelvin Hall, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW. Show open from 10am - 6pm. Glasgow Transport Museum just next door (free admission to the Museum which has a decent cafeteria) and Kelvingrove Art gallery and Museum over the road (also free). Contact ~ Geoff Crow: geoff.crow@btinternet.com September 14th ~ IPMS Fenland and Spalding Model Club present 'Wings and Things' to be held at the Grammar School, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 2XH. Contact ~ Steve Abbott 01778 347695 September 21st ~ IPMS Farnborough present 'Modelfest', with a wide range of clubs and traders to be held at Kings International College, Watchetts Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU15 2PQ, which is approximately 2 miles from junction 4 (M3). Information ~ http://www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk or 01736 757726 September 28th ~ IPMS Brampton wish to announce their annual show to be held at Burgess Hall, The St.Ivo Centre, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 6WU. Information ~ http://www.bramptonscalemodelclub.fsnet.co.uk or email: bramptonshow@hotmail.co.uk Contact ~ Dave 01480 861387 or Alec / Charlie 01840 896949 October 12th ~ IPMS Lincoln / IPMS Newark and the Spitfire SIG would like to announce that *They're Back!* ... at the usual venue of The Grandstand, Southwell Racecourse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0TS for 'Expo 2008'. Contact ~ (Clubs / General Enquiries / Competition) Ian Crawford: expo@lincolnmodelclub.co.uk or 01522 804661 / (Traders) Steve Hesse: 01522 541146 Home \| Branches \| SIG's \| Events \| Gallery \| Committee \| Links \| About \| Membership Webmaster