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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
5 Ashlands Lea Road, Hixon, Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 0NQ


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Regional Events 2009

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July 11th / 12th ~ IPMS Mid Sussex have organised a model show as part of the Ardingley Vintage & Classic Vehicle Show to be held at the South of England Showground, Ardingley, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6TL. On the Sunday only (weather permitting) there will be a flypast of the BBMF Spitfire and Hurricane.

Information ~ Ardingly VCV Show


July 19th ~ Letchworth Scale Modellers present 'Letchworth Showcase', to be held at Plinston Hall, Letchworth, Herts, SG6 3NX. Doors open 10am- 5pm, attractions include trade stands, visiting club displays, demos, competitions and wargames.

Information ~ letchworthsmc.synthasite.com or contact Bob Parker on 01480 891710

August 2nd ~ 'Automodellismo 2009' to be held at the Donington Collection near Kegworth, Leicestershire. This is a new show aimed at motorsport modelling of all types.

Contact ~ Ian Hartup

August 23rd ~ IPMS Avon 20th Anniversary Show to take place at the Yate Leisure Centre, Kennedy Way, Yate, South Gloucestershire BS37 4DQ. Open Competition, Club and trade stands, Refreshments and free parking. Show open 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Contact ~ Kevin Webb

September 5th ~ 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: Adults £1.50, Children £1

Information ~ Arthur Johnson: ipmswestcornwall@hotmail.co.uk

September 19th ~ IPMS Farnborough once again present 'Modelfest' to be held at the Kings International College, Watchetts Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU15 2PQ.

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

Contact ~ Pete Readman

September 20th ~ IPMS Fenland will once again present 'Wings and Things' at the Spalding Grammar School, Priory Road, Spalding PE11 2XH.

Contact ~ Steve Abbott - Phone 01778 347695

September 20th ~ Sutton Coldfield

September 27th ~ IPMS Brampton Model Show to be held at Burgess Hall, Westwood Rd, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 6WU.

Information ~ www.bramptonscalemodelclub.fsnet.co.uk

Contact ~ bramptonshow@hotmail.co.uk

October 4th ~ IPMS Ipswich are proud to announce that 'The East Anglian Model Show' will this year be held at Ipswich Town Football Club. There will be plenty of traders and club tables from all over the region.This will be the premier event in East Anglia at a most prestigious venue. Food and Drink can be purchased on the day and a bar will be available for those that are not driving. This event will also incorporate the East Anglian Modelling Competition which will be in its fifth year.

Contact ~ Kelvin English or Phone 07921 681303 / 01473 657744

October 11th ~ Expo 2009 presented by IPMS Lincoln and IPMS Newark to be held at the Grandstand, Southwell Racecourse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0TS. There will be the usual selection of club displays, traders, catering and competition. Free parking and free parking.

Competition and Club enquiries: Ian Crawford ~ 01522 804661 / Trade enquiries: Steve Hesse ~ 01522 541146

October 17th ~ Glasgow Open Model Show and Competition to be held at the Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW. This is the seventh year at the present venue, next to the Glasgow Transport Museum which is free entry, lots of 1:1 exhibits. There will be a 42 class open competition and more than a dozen traders and twenty club and SIG displays, including MAFVA Scotland. Catering will be available from the Transport Museum cafeteria which is open all day. Show open from 10.00am until 4.00pm. Admission is £3.00 (Adults), £1.50 (Children and Senior Citizens. Family ticket is available for £7.00 and will admit two adults and two children.

October 24th ~ IPMS Avro Lancs are holding the North West Plastic Kitswap to be held at the Canberra Club, A59, Samlesbury, Near Preston, Lancashire BB2 7LF. (adjacent to BAE Systems Samlesbury), 5 Minutes drive from Junction 31 of the M6. Doors open to sellers at 09:00, doors open to the General Public at 10:00, doors close at 15:30 prompt. Cost to sell is £4 per table (including admission for 1 seller) and £1 for each additional seller. Entrance to the public is £1 per person under 16s are free (but must be accompanied by a paying adult). Clubs and Societies are welcome. Refreshments will be available and there is ample free parking.

Contact ~ nwkitswap@google.com or telephone David 01772 468296 (evenings only please).

October 31st ~ UKGK 09, the Movie &TV, SCI-FI, Horror resin kit show to be held at the Oakley Centre, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 2PZ. Vouchers to be won for the best painted kit and best fancy dress costume. Lots of vendors, come and meet the sculptors and kit producers.

Contact ~ ukgk@hotmail.co.uk

November 7th / 8th ~ 'SMW' (Scale Modelworld) at the International Centre, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4JH

November 9th / 14th ~ Cosford Conservation Centre - Open Week.

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