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Regional Events 2010
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

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

March 12th / 13th / 14th ~ The Aviation & Military Book Centre, Cammett Limited, SB Models and Friendship Models present a Traders' Fayre in the Lansdowne Suite at The Premier Inn, Parkhouse Road, Carlisle. CA3 0HR. Opening times are: Friday 12th - 4-9pm, Saturday 13th - 9am-6pm, Sunday 14th - 9am-1pm. An added attraction is the Cammett Airbrush Surgery, visitors are invited to bring their airbrush and airbrushing problems to the Cammett stand for advice, assistance and repair.

Contact ~ Aviation Book Centre / Pre-order enquiries welcome 0845 260 4413

March 20th ~ Yorkshire Air Museum at Halifax Way, Elvington, York YO41 4AU is organising an event entitled 'Behind Enemy Lines' based on the theme of POWs and evaders with a significant WW2 bias, a night photoshoot will also form part of the event. Previous events have had IPMS SIG's successfully attending.

Information ~ www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk / download flyer / night shoot

March 20th / 21st ~ Southern Expo to be held at the Hornchurch Sports Centre, Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1JU. 'The Friendly Show' with Club and SIG stands, Traders, Open Competition (Sunday Only). Show open 10.00am - 5.00 pm. Admission: Adults £3.00, Children £1.00, Senior Citizens £2.00.

Information ~ http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/southernexpo

March 28th ~ Newbury Scale Model Club (IPMS Newbury) is pleased to announce their first model show 'Newmod 2010' sponsored by 'Airfix' to be held in the Liberty Ball Room Sports Hall at the former Greenham Common Air Base 187 Main Street, New Greenham Park, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 6HW. Model Competition, Best Club Stand Comprtition, Over 40 Clubs and Traders, plenty of free parking and refreshments will be available.

Information ~ Newmod2010

Contact ~ event@newmod.co.uk

April 10th ~ Darlington Military Modelling Society present 'Sword & Lance 2010' to be held at the Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington DL3 7AX. Show open from 10am to 4.30 pm. Model and Militaria displays, Demonstrations, Trade stands and Open Model Competition with sections for:- Military Figure, Aircraft and Vehicle painters, Military Modelling (scratchbuilt/ conversion, vignettes and dioramas), Miscellaneous and Juniors. Licensed bar plus hot and cold refreshments also available Admission £2.00 Adults, £1.00 Senior Citizens & Children

Contact ~ Colin Holmes 01325 489801

April 11th ~ IPMS Telford / Shropshire Scale Modellers present theShropshire Model Show to be held at RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP. 70+ Club Displays, 40+ Trade Stands, Open Competition, Tombola, Refreshments set in a rather nice museum. Show open 10.00 am - 4.00 pm.

Contact ~ Gary Stevens 01939 270481

April 17th ~ IPMS Dorset (Poole Vikings Model Club) wish to announce their model show to be held at Parkstone Grammar School, Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset BH17 7EP. Show open 10.30 am until 4.30 pm, Entrance fees will be £2.00 for Adults, £1.00 for Senior Citizens and Children, Family (2 Adults & 2 or more Children) £4.00. Trade and club stands, Competitions,Tombola, Refreshments available all day and Car parking is Free.

Contact ~ poole.vikings@virgin.net / Phone Sue Meadowcroft 01202 535059

April 24th / 25th ~ Scotish Nationals to be held at the Dewars Centre, Glover Street, Perth. The venue is a large sports centre close to the heart of Perth. There are several excellent hotels and eating establishments within easy reach of the hall so why not come and enjoy a relaxing and fun weekend in Perth PH2 0TH.

Contact ~ secretary@scotnats.org.uk

April 25th ~ East Midlands Model Show to be held at the Hinckley Leasure Centre, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 0JR. Show open from 10am - 4.30pm.
Contact ~ Traders and Clubs: show@eastmidsmodelclub.co.uk / all other information: info@eastmidsmodelclub.co.uk

April 25th ~ Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset BA22 8HT. Just across the road from the FAA, is the museum's Reserve Collection (Cobam Hall). Open to the public twice each year, it attracts visitors from all over the UK to see its unique collection of aircraft records and artefacts, many or which have never been seen before on public display.

Information ~ http://www.fleetairarm.com

May 9th ~ IPMS Gloucester present their 10th annual model show to be held at Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire GL3 2JH.

Contact ~ Jeff Brown / download flyer

May 16th ~ IPMS Tyneside announce the Northern Scale Model Show to be held at the Temple Park Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE34 8QN. One of the North's largest scale model shows, everything from aircraft, armour, cars, bikes, motorsport, ships, sci-fi, fantasy, figures and more, now in its 23rd year, open from 10am - 4pm.

Contact ~ Graham Trotter 07876 441701

May 22nd ~ IPMS Devon (South) announce the South Devon Model Extravaganza to be held at the Newton Abbot Race Course TQ12 3AF.

Contact ~ John Wilkes

May 23rd ~ IPMS Barnet / Harrow present the Hendon Model Show to be held at the RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, London NW9.

Contact ~ Les / download flyer

June 5th ~ IPMS Salisbury are holding their annual Model Show and Competition to be held at Wyvern College Sports Hall, Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1RE. Show open 0930 - 1630, there will be over 45 Clubs, SIG’s & Traders, Free Children’s 'Make & Take', Demonstrations, Competition plus refreshments and tombola, together with free on site parking.

Contact ~ Don Bartlett Telephone 01985 851113 / kateanddon@btinternet.com

Information ~ IPMS-Salisbury

June 19th ~ IPMS East Neuk present the Fife Scale Model Show to be held in the YMCA Hall, Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife KY15 4LG. Show open from 10am - 5pm. Clubs, Traders, Refreshments.

Contact ~ Dave (01334 652439) or Bruce (01382 543104)

June 27th ~ IPMS West Norfolk announce their model show to be held at Downham Market Town Hall, proceeds in aid of alzheimer's charities.

Contact ~ Graham Matthews or Mick Condra

June 27th ~ IPMS Coventry & Warwickshire announce a model show to be held at the Midland Air Museum (near Coventry Airport). Show open 10.00am - 5.00pm, Free Parking, Museum Entrance Fee includes Model Show.

Information ~ Midland Air Museum

Contact ~ ellis_tamworth@hotmail.com or Stephen Lockhart 01675 481687

July 4th ~ Staffordshire Moorlands inaugural show to be held at the TA Centre, Martin Leake House, Stonor Street, off Waterloo Road, Cobridge Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 3HJ. There will be a competition for seniors and juniors with Best in Show and Best Club Stand plus a separate competition for the ATC, the ATC local Squadron are to invite other local ATC Squadrons to enter the competition and there will be a Best Squadron trophy. The venue has an off road car parking area for approximately 100-150 cars and a small parking area for traders, car Parking is free. The TA are to provide a chef and kitchen facilities and will man the TA Bar. We will be running a Tombola and raffle to raise funds for both the ATC and 'Help for Hero's'. We are at the moment talking to the TA to see if they can put on some outdoor activities ie a climbing wall etc (which they will run) and the ATC will be running a recuiting stands. We are also talking to members of the South Cheshire Militaire Model Club where some of the members have vintage AFV's which they may be willing to bring along.

Contact ~ Club Secretary Phil Wain 01782 256286 / Show Manager John Lingwood smmc1@live.co.uk

Information ~ Staffordshire Moorlands / download flyer

August 8th ~ Automodellism 2010 to be held at the Donington Collection, Donington Park, Castle Donington DE74 2RB

Contact ~ Ian Hartup

September 18th ~ IPMS Farnborough wish to announce 'Modelfest 2010' which is to be held at the usual venue of Kings International College, Watchetts Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU15 2PQ. The show will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm. There will be refreshments available and as usual we are inviting a cross-section of model clubs, special interest groups, individual modellers and traders. Last year we raised £1,300 for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice as a direct result of the generosity of traders and participants. This year we will be supporting the Hospice once again.

Information ~ IPMS Farnborough

November 13th / 14th ~ IPMS (UK) Scale Modelworld to be held at the International Centre, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4JH.

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

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	Regional Events 2010 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 ... and don't forget to let me know Webmaster March 12th / 13th / 14th ~ The Aviation & Military Book Centre, Cammett Limited, SB Models and Friendship Models present a Traders' Fayre in the Lansdowne Suite at The Premier Inn, Parkhouse Road, Carlisle. CA3 0HR. Opening times are: Friday 12th - 4-9pm, Saturday 13th - 9am-6pm, Sunday 14th - 9am-1pm. An added attraction is the Cammett Airbrush Surgery, visitors are invited to bring their airbrush and airbrushing problems to the Cammett stand for advice, assistance and repair. Contact ~ Aviation Book Centre / Pre-order enquiries welcome 0845 260 4413 March 20th ~ Yorkshire Air Museum at Halifax Way, Elvington, York YO41 4AU is organising an event entitled 'Behind Enemy Lines' based on the theme of POWs and evaders with a significant WW2 bias, a night photoshoot will also form part of the event. Previous events have had IPMS SIG's successfully attending. Information ~ www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk / download flyer / night shoot March 20th / 21st ~ Southern Expo to be held at the Hornchurch Sports Centre, Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1JU. 'The Friendly Show' with Club and SIG stands, Traders, Open Competition (Sunday Only). Show open 10.00am - 5.00 pm. Admission: Adults £3.00, Children £1.00, Senior Citizens £2.00. Information ~ http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/southernexpo March 28th ~ Newbury Scale Model Club (IPMS Newbury) is pleased to announce their first model show 'Newmod 2010' sponsored by 'Airfix' to be held in the Liberty Ball Room Sports Hall at the former Greenham Common Air Base 187 Main Street, New Greenham Park, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 6HW. Model Competition, Best Club Stand Comprtition, Over 40 Clubs and Traders, plenty of free parking and refreshments will be available. Information ~ Newmod2010 Contact ~ event@newmod.co.uk April 10th ~ Darlington Military Modelling Society present 'Sword & Lance 2010' to be held at the Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington DL3 7AX. Show open from 10am to 4.30 pm. Model and Militaria displays, Demonstrations, Trade stands and Open Model Competition with sections for:- Military Figure, Aircraft and Vehicle painters, Military Modelling (scratchbuilt/ conversion, vignettes and dioramas), Miscellaneous and Juniors. Licensed bar plus hot and cold refreshments also available Admission £2.00 Adults, £1.00 Senior Citizens & Children Contact ~ Colin Holmes 01325 489801 April 11th ~ IPMS Telford / Shropshire Scale Modellers present theShropshire Model Show to be held at RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP. 70+ Club Displays, 40+ Trade Stands, Open Competition, Tombola, Refreshments set in a rather nice museum. Show open 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Contact ~ Gary Stevens 01939 270481 April 17th ~ IPMS Dorset (Poole Vikings Model Club) wish to announce their model show to be held at Parkstone Grammar School, Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset BH17 7EP. Show open 10.30 am until 4.30 pm, Entrance fees will be £2.00 for Adults, £1.00 for Senior Citizens and Children, Family (2 Adults & 2 or more Children) £4.00. Trade and club stands, Competitions,Tombola, Refreshments available all day and Car parking is Free. Contact ~ poole.vikings@virgin.net / Phone Sue Meadowcroft 01202 535059 April 24th / 25th ~ Scotish Nationals to be held at the Dewars Centre, Glover Street, Perth. The venue is a large sports centre close to the heart of Perth. There are several excellent hotels and eating establishments within easy reach of the hall so why not come and enjoy a relaxing and fun weekend in Perth PH2 0TH. Contact ~ secretary@scotnats.org.uk April 25th ~ East Midlands Model Show to be held at the Hinckley Leasure Centre, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 0JR. Show open from 10am - 4.30pm. Contact ~ Traders and Clubs: show@eastmidsmodelclub.co.uk / all other information: info@eastmidsmodelclub.co.uk April 25th ~ Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset BA22 8HT. Just across the road from the FAA, is the museum's Reserve Collection (Cobam Hall). Open to the public twice each year, it attracts visitors from all over the UK to see its unique collection of aircraft records and artefacts, many or which have never been seen before on public display. Information ~ http://www.fleetairarm.com May 9th ~ IPMS Gloucester present their 10th annual model show to be held at Churchdown Community Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucestershire GL3 2JH. Contact ~ Jeff Brown / download flyer May 16th ~ IPMS Tyneside announce the Northern Scale Model Show to be held at the Temple Park Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear NE34 8QN. One of the North's largest scale model shows, everything from aircraft, armour, cars, bikes, motorsport, ships, sci-fi, fantasy, figures and more, now in its 23rd year, open from 10am - 4pm. Contact ~ Graham Trotter 07876 441701 May 22nd ~ IPMS Devon (South) announce the South Devon Model Extravaganza to be held at the Newton Abbot Race Course TQ12 3AF. Contact ~ John Wilkes May 23rd ~ IPMS Barnet / Harrow present the Hendon Model Show to be held at the RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, London NW9. Contact ~ Les / download flyer June 5th ~ IPMS Salisbury are holding their annual Model Show and Competition to be held at Wyvern College Sports Hall, Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1RE. Show open 0930 - 1630, there will be over 45 Clubs, SIG’s & Traders, Free Children’s 'Make & Take', Demonstrations, Competition plus refreshments and tombola, together with free on site parking. Contact ~ Don Bartlett Telephone 01985 851113 / kateanddon@btinternet.com Information ~ IPMS-Salisbury June 19th ~ IPMS East Neuk present the Fife Scale Model Show to be held in the YMCA Hall, Bonnygate, Cupar, Fife KY15 4LG. Show open from 10am - 5pm. Clubs, Traders, Refreshments. Contact ~ Dave (01334 652439) or Bruce (01382 543104) June 27th ~ IPMS West Norfolk announce their model show to be held at Downham Market Town Hall, proceeds in aid of alzheimer's charities. Contact ~ Graham Matthews or Mick Condra June 27th ~ IPMS Coventry & Warwickshire announce a model show to be held at the Midland Air Museum (near Coventry Airport). Show open 10.00am - 5.00pm, Free Parking, Museum Entrance Fee includes Model Show. Information ~ Midland Air Museum Contact ~ ellis_tamworth@hotmail.com or Stephen Lockhart 01675 481687 July 4th ~ Staffordshire Moorlands inaugural show to be held at the TA Centre, Martin Leake House, Stonor Street, off Waterloo Road, Cobridge Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 3HJ. There will be a competition for seniors and juniors with Best in Show and Best Club Stand plus a separate competition for the ATC, the ATC local Squadron are to invite other local ATC Squadrons to enter the competition and there will be a Best Squadron trophy. The venue has an off road car parking area for approximately 100-150 cars and a small parking area for traders, car Parking is free. The TA are to provide a chef and kitchen facilities and will man the TA Bar. We will be running a Tombola and raffle to raise funds for both the ATC and 'Help for Hero's'. We are at the moment talking to the TA to see if they can put on some outdoor activities ie a climbing wall etc (which they will run) and the ATC will be running a recuiting stands. We are also talking to members of the South Cheshire Militaire Model Club where some of the members have vintage AFV's which they may be willing to bring along. Contact ~ Club Secretary Phil Wain 01782 256286 / Show Manager John Lingwood smmc1@live.co.uk Information ~ Staffordshire Moorlands / download flyer August 8th ~ Automodellism 2010 to be held at the Donington Collection, Donington Park, Castle Donington DE74 2RB Contact ~ Ian Hartup September 18th ~ IPMS Farnborough wish to announce 'Modelfest 2010' which is to be held at the usual venue of Kings International College, Watchetts Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU15 2PQ. The show will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm. There will be refreshments available and as usual we are inviting a cross-section of model clubs, special interest groups, individual modellers and traders. Last year we raised £1,300 for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice as a direct result of the generosity of traders and participants. This year we will be supporting the Hospice once again. Information ~ IPMS Farnborough November 13th / 14th ~ IPMS (UK) Scale Modelworld to be held at the International Centre, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4JH. Information ~ http://www.ipms-uk.co.uk / Directions Home \| About \| Membership \| Branches \| SIG's \| Events \| Members Gallery \| Committee \| Links *Contact Webmaster*